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UK to benefit from extra visitor spend, jobs and trade generated by the Events’ economy

Once again the eyes of the world will focus on Britain’s vibrant and prospering events industry this summer, as world-class business, cultural and sporting occasions are staged across the Nation. In addition to the many music festivals, agricultural shows and cultural events worth around £3bn to the economy, there’s a £2bn spectacular summer of sporting […]

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Cannes Lions Appoints Jack Morton to Create Documentary

Global brand experience agency Jack Morton Worldwide has been appointed by Lions Festivals, organisers of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, to create a documentary showcasing the festival which takes place from 15th – 21st June. Jack Morton was awarded the project following the success of last year’s documentary, which the agency also created, […]

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SINGAPORE EXPO WELCOMED 22,000 VISITORS TO HERBALIFE EXTRAVAGANZA 2014

ASIA – More than 22,000 visitors from more than 10 countries attended the Herbalife Extravaganza at the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, according to the show organiser.

Eve Wins Ryder Cup Contract

Eve has been confirmed as sole supplier of vehicle trackway, fencing and barriers to The Ryder Cup at Gleneagles, one among a telling number of extra-curricular contracts for 2014. Brian Logan, Eve’s Divisional Manager in the North, comments: “The breadth and depth of sporting events in Scotland this summer is unprecedented. It’s hugely exciting to […]

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Aztec to provide AV to The Meetings Show.

Aztec Event Services has been chosen by Centaur Exhibitions Ltd to provide AV equipment and services to The Meetings Show, July 8-10, Olympia, London Aztec will be responsible for equipping 5 conference theatres with full AV facilities, including projection, P.A. and  lighting. Aztec will also be deploying its comprehensive digital signage system, powered by EventIgnite […]

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Hospitality App for academic conferences

Kobe Portopia Hotel is the first hotel to develop “hospitality app” for attendees to academic conferences.

The hospitality app will offer each and every attendee with meticulous hospitality by providing not just area news and tourist information, but also a concierge function where they can make inquiries to the hotel. The staff will then swiftly respond to those inquiries.

Even if program modification notices, and information from the executive office doesn’t start up the app, it can still receive information. It will store inquiries and other users will be able to see them.

 

Trial fitting without getting dressed “Virtual Surprise KBD TryOn” – Kobundo Co.

Kobundo exhibited trial fitting without getting dressed “Virtual Surprise KBD TryOn”.
They introduced a system for synthesizing a figure to  match the body of the user, reflected in the camera in real time.