AMERICAS – Meetings tradeshow IMEX America 2012 achieved 63 per cent compliance with the APEX/ASTM Environmentally Sustainable Event Standards, Level One.
Bad weather and economy ‘boosts visitor numbers’
Two shows at Manchester Central have reported increases in visitor numbers, with one organiser claiming the cold snap and economic woes could have boosted attendance.
Northern Angling Show Beats the Snow and Enjoys Successful Show at EventCity
The Northern Angling Show, held at EventCity last weekend (23rd-24th March 2013) beat the terrible snow condition to enjoy a successful event at Manchester biggest and most flexible event venue.
5800 customers attended the show over the weekend in spite of severe snow and news channels advising people to stay indoors, with show organisers reporting to have 80 very happy exhibitors who are all keen to re book and increase the size of their stands for the next event.
Lee Spence-Partington, Organiser of The Northern Angling Show said, “EventCity is a fantastic venue and we are extremely pleased with how well our show did there. Many of our exhibitors commented that it is one of the best venues they have been too, and that the EventCity show is the best show of the year, with several retailers saying it was the best show spend of their winter!”.
Andy Orr, Managing Director of EventCity said, “At EventCity our dedicated team strive to make every event a success for our organisers and it is fantastic to hear such positive feedback from both organisers and exhibitors of The Northern Angling Show. The team from The Northern Angling Show were fantastic to work with – they really know their market and put on an event that had everyone looking forward to next year’s show”.
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Brighton Marathon Runners Warm-Up At The Brighton Centre
In the lead up to the 2013 Brighton Marathon, the Brighton Centre is to host the warm-up event that gives runners the opportunity to get key advice from experts ahead of the race. Opening up the venue on the 12th and 13th April 2013, 18,000 runners will be able to collect their race packs in preparation for the big day.
“The Brighton Marathon is a key event for the city as a whole,” said Howard Barden, General Manager for the Brighton Centre. “For many of the local runners, this will be one of the first opportunities they will have to experience the refurbished venue. For other runners traveling to the city, it is the perfect opportunity to showcase what Brighton has to offer.”
In attendance at the Centre, key Brighton Marathon partners, a wide range of specialist running retailers, experts in nutrition, training, and physiotherapy will be on hand to ensure that the Brighton Marathon weekend kicks off with a bang. For those taking part in the Marathon this is the chance to get some last minute tips from the experts and start to take in the excitement that the Marathon brings.
“We are delighted that we are able to collaborate and make use of the Brighton Centre facilities in the lead-up to the race,” said Matt Hudson, organiser of the exhibition. “As a local event with many local participants, the Brighton Centre and its newly revived facilities allow us to keep everything within the city, giving the runners a sense of the enthusiasm and local spirit that this event receives.”
The Brighton Marathon on the 14th of April, spreads 26.2 miles across the unique and diverse city. With the majority of runners running and raising funds for good causes, the Brighton Marathon will help charities raise £5 million. This financial benefit comes alongside the economic benefit to the city estimated to be £4million.
With the race preparations well underway, it has also just been announced that, for the first time ever, the Brighton Marathon is to be televised by Channel 4. This is an incredible opportunity for the city, its runners and its causes, helping to promote and encourage additional support in this and future races. Key sponsors have also been announced as Gatorade for the full marathon, and Shlurp! For the junior, Mini Mile race which takes place over the last mile of the course.
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Kennedy is new ESSA vice-chair
The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has elected Perton Signs director Andrew Kennedy to the position of vice-chair following a recent board meeting.
ENERGY EVENT BRANDS TO CO-LOCATE IN 2014
AFRICA – US organiser PennWell Corporation will co-locate the electricity transmission and distribution shows DistribuTECH Africa and POWER-GEN Africa in South Africa next year.
Manchester Central Marches to Success as Exhibitions Thrive
The only way is up for exhibition and event organisers at Manchester Central, after two major shows reported substantial increases in visitor numbers for their March events.
The north of England’s leading events, conference and exhibition venue enjoyed a successful month with returning exhibitions going from strength-to-strength.
This year’s Northern Restaurant & Bar Show (on March 5 & 6) was a resounding success, reporting a 13% rise in visitors and an impressive 60% increase in onsite re-bookings for 2014.
The event attracted 5,700 publicans, bartenders, restaurateurs, hoteliers, chefs and deli owners from across the north of England.
Thom Hetherington, Managing Director at Holden Media Ltd, which organises the NRB Show, said: “Manchester Central is a perfect venue for us as its location and connectivity gives us a perfect catchment across the North, particularly the M62 corridor. Equally important is that our visitors and exhibitors love being in the heart of the city and use it as an opportunity to check out the best of Manchester’s burgeoning food and drink scene.”
Meanwhile the 50+ Show (held on March 1 and 2) – Britain’s biggest show for the active over 50s – said they enjoyed almost a 9% increase in visitor numbers compared to last year’s show.
5319 visitors enjoyed the two-day exhibition, and visitor feedback was extremely positive about using Manchester Central as a venue.
Angie Robinson, Chief Executive at Manchester Central, said “We are delighted to learn that these two shows were so successful, with increased visitor numbers and increased re-bookings and interest for 2014.
“Manchester Central will continue to attract the biggest and best exhibitions and conferences and we work closely with our clients to help ensure success.”
Both events enjoyed Manchester Central’s free Wi-Fi in action. Manchester Central was the first major venue in the country to make free Wi-Fi available to all, including exhibitors. Manchester Central’s new concierge service was also on hand to support visitors, exhibitors and organisers alike.
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Andrew Kennedy elected as vice-chair of ESSA
Andrew Kennedy, ESSA vice chair
At it’s most recent board meeting the Event Supplier & Services Association (ESSA) has elected director of Perton Signs, Andrew Kennedy to the position of vice-chair. Kennedy will be working alongside ESSA and GES chairman EMEA Nick Marshall and ESSA director Chris Skeith to continue the associations drive to support members and the industry. Kennedy brings with him over 29 years experience in the industry.
Kennedy said, “I am delighted to be able to take up the position of vice-chair of ESSA. Perton Signs is approaching 150 years of trading and as the first member of both ESSA and its predecessor BECA, membership 001 of both, I felt that the time was right to take on this role. I am looking forward to working with Nick and Chris in the coming months.”
Marshall commented, “I am delighted to have Andrew working as vice-chair, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the board and he will be a great ambassador for the association.”
The ESSA chair serves a two year term and is succeeded by the vice-chair.
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NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO FOR COEX EXHIBITION CENTRE
ASIA – Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, Korea has appointed Bo Kyung Byun as president and CEO. Byun took over from his predecessor, Sung Won Hong, on 28 March.
N200 claims business as usual after SO Group deal
Registration company N200 has revealed it has not been affected by US contracting giant Freeman’s purchase of SO Group’s business and assets.