News
Sep 09, 2012
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre continues to be one of the busiest venues in the region, hosting 1,224 events, 116 of which were exhibitions held by 52 organizers in FY 2011/12.
Of these organizers, 28 were from outside Hong Kong: 17 were international companies with local representative offices, 10 were overseas organizers and one was from Mainland China.
Nearly all of the exhibitions held in the FY2011/12 were recurrent events.
Nine of the year’s 116 exhibitions werefirst-time events at the HKCEC, all new ventures by different organizers… more
Sep 09, 2012
Updated Sept. 16, 2012 - According to IMTS officials, the show, which ran Sept. 10-15 at Chicago's McCormick Place was the most successful show in a decade with 100,200 attendees. The story below was written a few days earlier.
The massive biannual International Manufacturing Technology Show is on track for another successful event with the doors opening today at Chicago’s McCormick Place and running through Sept. 15
The show’s pre-registration numbers have surpassed 2010’s total registration numbers of 82,411. As of Sept. 10, the show has 86,102 total… more
Sep 09, 2012
Earlier this month, the inaugural Australian edition of food and beverage trade show, lunch!, attracted the attendance of around 120 exhibitors and 3,674 trade buyers to the Royal Hall of Industries in Sydney. The two-day trade show is organised by Diversified Business Communications and took place from 6th to 7th August 2012.
The lunch! series of trade shows serves the food-to-go industry which originally debuted in the U.K. – and is the winner of the Association of Event Organisers (AEO) Trade Exhibition Show of the Year (under 2,000 sqm) Award in 2010 and 2011, and the AEO… more
Sep 09, 2012
The 106th edition of the China Daily Use Articles Trade Fair (CDATF) concluded with 3,800 booths covering an exhibition area of 90,000 square meters at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC) this year – a new show record with growth of 30 percent over the 2011 edition.
Running from 2nd to 4th August, Reed reported the attendance of more than 22,000 visitors with exhibited products including homeware, glassware, ceramics, bamboo products, kitchen & metal accessories and textiles. This was the first edition of CDATF organised under the new management of Reed Huabai… more
Sep 09, 2012
Exhibition organisers UBM Live and UBM Asia have jointly announced the launch of industrial security, fire and safety exhibition –IFSEC Southeast Asia. The show will be held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) Sept. 11-13, 2013.
IFSEC Southeast Asia is the latest addition to the IFSEC brand of shows which also includes geo clones in the U.K., India and Africa. UBM expects the inaugural show to attract over 11,000 visitors next year.
Charlie Cracknell, event director of IFSEC, said, “Having acquired the ASEAN M&E Show, UBM Live has taken the strategic decision to… more
Sep 09, 2012
International exhibition organiser, Reed Exhibitions, announced the promotion of Mike Johnson to event director and general manager of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia.
Johnson has previously worked on the G2E portfolio of events for six years, and will continue to act as director of sales and industry development for G2E Asia and G2E in Las Vegas. He will manage all of G2E and G2E Asia’s related businesses, from management of exhibition to development of conference programmes.
Reed’s senior VP Courtney Muller said, “Based on his energy, expertise and wide-ranging experience… more
Sep 08, 2012
These are busy days at TSNN with another new webinar recently announced and preparations for the 3rd Annual TSNN Awards: Celebrating Trade Show Excellence in full swing for Nov. 2-4 in Louisville, Ky.
TSNN’s newest complimentary webinar that’s part of a monthly series is “Internet Connectivity: How to Stay Connected at Events with More Demand Than Ever”.
The webinar is Sept. 25 at 1 p.m. EST and the link to register is HERE.
With more and more demand on wireless networks, this latest TSNN webinar will delve into what show organizers need to be considering to ensure attendees get connected and… more
Sep 06, 2012
Medical meetings have continued to grow, despite the overall economy and other pressures the sector has faced in recent years.
The Healthcare Convention & Exhibitors Association recently released its annual list of the top 50 largest U.S. medical meetings held in 2011, and average reported professional attendance increased 3.2 percent from 2010, while average reported total attendance increased 2.2 percent.
These results suggest an uptick in the number of medical professionals deciding to attend these bellwether events, according to HCEA officials.
The Radiological Society of North… more
Sep 06, 2012
With Los Angeles’ largest trade show, the Entertainment Software Association’s E3 Expo, recently signing on to stay through 2015, there was even more good news for the destination that 2012 will mark the best year the city has had since 2001, with 24 citywide conventions.
Besides the convention market, Los Angeles also is on pace for a record-breaking tourism year, according to officials from the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LA Tourism).
A mid-year forecast projects the destination will welcome 41.3 million visitors by year-end, 2.4 percent above the current… more
Sep 05, 2012
Overall unemployment in the United States still might be down, but hiring in the trade show industry has continued to pick up speed though the summer and into the fall.
L.A. Mart proudly recently brought back Frank Joens as senior vice president and general manager of the venue in Los Angeles.
Joens returns to the L.A. Mart after a brief break in his decade-long tenure of service with the building. He began his career at the L.A. Mart in 2001 as director of marketing and then two years later was promoted to director of leasing, where he helped his team achieve a more than 90 percent… more
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Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
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The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact