Alibaba.com opens platform to U.S. suppliers
/China, 23rd July: The Alibaba Group’s B2B platform, Alibaba.com, plans to open its platform to manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors in the U.S.
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UFI: exhibition industry sees slower growth in 2019
/Paris, 25th July: Last week, UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released its latest biannual, Global Barometer Survey, designed to assess the state of global exhibition industry. According to the survey, the first half of 2019 is expected to be weaker than 2018 in terms of revenue growth.
Read MoreHong Kong hosts 138 exhibitions in 2018
/Hong Kong, 26th July: The Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has released the results of its annual exhibition survey for 2018. A total of 138 exhibitions (with a minimum gross size of 2,000 m2 of larger) were held in 2018 in Hong Kong. 88 were classified as “trade” and “trade and consumer” exhibitions. The remaining 50 exhibitions were purely “consumer” exhibitions, which were not included in the survey results.
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Read MoreRELX’s exhibition revenues up 5%
/London, 25th July: This week, London-listed RELX Group (formerly Reed Elsevier) also reported its results for the six months ended 30th June 2019. The group’s total revenues were £3.9 billion (US$4.9 billion), representing an underlying growth of 3%. Adjusted operating profits in the period were up 4% to £1.2 billion (US$1.6 billion).
Read MoreInforma’s revenues up 47% in first half
/London, 24th July: London-based Informa Group has released its half-year results for the six months ended 30th June 2019. Revenues in the period were £1.4 billion (US$1.8 billion), representing growth of 47% - including UBM’s results.
Read MoreAlibaba and Salesforce partner in China
/China, 25th July: Earlier this week, Alibaba and Salesforce announced a new partnership which appoints Alibaba as the exclusive provider of Salesforce’s CRM services in China.
Read MoreCvent: Singapore remains top meeting destination in Asia
/Asia, 22nd July: Cvent unveiled its annual global list of Top Meeting Destinations. This year, Cvent has split Asia Pacific into two separate regions, Asia and Australia & Oceania. Singapore continues to lead the Top 25 Meeting Destinations in Asia for the fourth consecutive year.
Read MoreHKCEC begins US$128m renovation project
/Hong Kong, 24th July: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML), the management company of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), has provided an update on its five-year, HK$1 billion (US$128 million) renovation of HKCEC facilities and infrastructure.
Read MoreMesse Frankfurt acquires Busworld India
/India, 23rd July: Messe Frankfurt’s Indian subsidiary, Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd, has acquired the license to organise Busworld, a leading B2B exhibition for the bus and coach sector, from Busworld International CVBA. No financial details for the acquisition were disclosed.
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Read MoreNew dive show to be launched in the Philippines
/Philippines, 18th July: The Department of Tourism (DoT) in the Philippines will launch its first Philippines International Dive Show (PHIDEX) this September aiming to capitalise on the country’s reputation a leading, global diving destination.
Read MorePCEB launches new MICE campaign
/Penang, 16th July: Recently, the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) launched new campaign, “Penang 2020: BE Unfiltered,” with the aim of enhancing appeal of Penang for business events. The new campaign consists of a new mobile app, a support programme for business events, a CSR initiative and an extended airline partnership.
Read MoreMalaysia launches tourism matching fund
/Malaysia, 10th July: The Malaysian government announced a new RM5 million (US$1.2 million) tourism fund for private-sector tourism industry players – part of its “Visit Malaysia Year 2020” initiative which is targeting 30 million tourist arrivals next year.
Read MoreGIIAS 2019 features 300+ brands
/Jakarta, 10th July: Comexposium’s GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2019 will be held at the ICE (Indonesia Convention Exhibition) venue from 18th to 28th July showcasing more than 300 brands at the show.
Read More890 exhibitors attend ProPak China 2019
/Shanghai, 12th July: ProPak China 2019, organised by Sinoexpo Informa Markets, was held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) (NECC). The event featured a total of 890 exhibitors from 22 countries and regions. This represents an increase of over 30% compared to last year’s figure.
Read MoreFuture edition of IFFS in Singapore put on hold
/Singapore, 12th July: The organisers of the International Furniture Fair Singapore (IFFS), a sourcing platform for furnishings in Singapore, will not take place in 2020. It is unclear if the event will return in 2021.
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Read MoreTCEB launches new Chinese market initiative
/Thailand, 8th July: Recently, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) launched a new initiative to strengthen Thai-Sino business ties.
The new initiative, “360 Degree Exhibition Success” features three key elements: 1) the “Bidding Fund Programme” helps organisers launch international exhibitions in Thailand by providing on-the-ground market support and access to local industries; 2) “Exhibiz in Market” gives national pavilion leaders priority access to exhibitions in Thailand; and 3) “ASEAN+6 Privilege” assists business missions in bringing trade visitors from ASEAN+6 countries to Thailand for business meetings during Thai exhibitions.
MCEC hosts 247 events in 2018/19
/Melbourne, 11th July: The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), now celebrating its 10th anniversary, has posted some record results in the one year since the venue expansion at MCEC was completed.
MCEC, which open in July 2009, has hosted more than 7,000 events and welcomed millions of visitors to the venue. Since the new expansion was completed in July 2018, the venue has hosted 247 events including meetings, conferences and exhibitions.