Alibaba 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.
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Cvent: 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.
15,600 visitors at ISPO Shanghai 2019
/Shanghai, 7th July: Earlier this month, ISPO Shanghai, a leading event serving sports business professionals in China, concluded at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). ISPO Shanghai attracted 15,600 trade visitors – which represents an increase of 8% over last year.
Organised by Messe München, ISPO Shanghai ran from 5th to 7th July featuring about 550 brands from a range of sectors including running, outdoor, health & fitness, winter sports and water sports. In addition to the exhibition, exhibitors and visitors also participated in a matchmaking program to connect with both Chinese e-commerce providers and retail chains.
HKTDC’s Fashion Week opens with 1,000+ exhibitors
/Hong Kong, 8th July: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened its 26th Hong Kong Fashion Week for Spring/Summer on 8th July at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). Over 1,000 exhibitors from 12 countries and regions attended offering visitors the latest fashion designs, international brands, garments, fabrics and accessories.
The four-day event concluded on 11th July. Key attractions at this year’s edition included: the Corporate Fashion and Uniforms Zone; the Fashion Gallery presenting high-end fashion and designer collections; the International Fashion Designers’ Showcase bringing fashion accessories inspired by the hiragana characters created by renowned Japanese calligrapher Saori Kunihiro. According to the HKTDC, over 10,000 buyers from 73 countries and regions joined the event.
SAFE & OSH South India features 120+ exhibitors
/Hyderabad, 27th June: Informa Markets (UBM India) organised the 5th edition of the Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) South India and 6th edition of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) South India in Hyderabad at the Hitex International Convention & Exhibition Center last month. More than 120 exhibitors participated in the shows.
Running from 27th to 29th June, SAFE South India featured over 50 exhibitors, presenting 70+ Indian and international brands including video surveillance, access control entrance and home automation, and perimeter protection solutions.
OSH South India, taking place from 27th to 28th June featured over 70 exhibitors and more than 90 brands.
Plans to launch hospitality expo in Penang
/Penang, 9th July: The World Hospitality, Lifestyle & Entertainment Exhibition & Conference (WHOLE) will be launched in Penang, Malaysia later this year. The new event will run from 10th to 12th September 2019.
Organised by the Alpine Group Service, in collaboration with the Penang State Government, the new show will be held at the SPICE Arena and is expected to attract 350 exhibitors and more than 5,000 visitors and participants from 20 countries. Exhibitors will primarily be from the hospitality, catering, lifestyle and entertainment sectors.
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ITE releases positive Q3 trading update
/London, 3rd July: Earlier this week, London-listed ITE Group plc released its trading update for the three-month period from 1st April to 30th June 2019.
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