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Flagship Convention Spaces Bet On Retail

EventMB

Event industry trade shows such as IMEX in Frankfurt present a unique opportunity to showcase new venue openings. Politicians and policymakers are keen to discuss their visions for attracting delegates to their destinations, while planners seek out the latest and most impressive new venues. Christchurch, New Zealand.

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Outdoor Retailer Summer’s Redesigned Show Floor Encourages Community and Connection

Event Marketer

The demand has since softened in some sectors, leading to excess inventories, and the OR organizers saw this as an opportunity to evolve several aspects of the show and open up new avenues to deliver value. Off-Piste Provisions brought elements from New Zealand to Salt Lake City along with samples of its plant-based meat snacks.

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Exhibitions key to economic recovery to be key focus for Global Exhibitions Day 2 June

Event Industry News

Claudia Sagripanti, EEAA Chief Executive said that Australia has developed world’s best practice in hosting COVIDSafe events and will share the learnings from consumer and trade shows. Paul Bloxham, Chief Economist, Australia, New Zealand and Global Commodities, HSBC 3.30pm PANEL DISCUSSION: Learnings from COVIDSafe Shows.

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Trying to Solve for Networking in a Virtual Event

PCMA Convene

The International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems was set to take place in Auckland, New Zealand, until the pandemic changed those plans. In the digital world, you have a whole new digital landscape for opportunities,” Gunther said. Miles Holden). In March, it became obvious to Gita Sukthankar, Ph.D.,

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From 2021 come-back to 2022 bounce-back: IMEX America numbers suggest confidence boost for the industry

Event Industry News

Global destinations from across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East make a significant return to the show, many having been unable to attend in 2021. They include Abu Dhabi, Australia, Bahamas, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Dubai, Greece, Hawaii, Ireland, Switzerland, Turkey and New Zealand.

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People on the Move

PCMA Convene

Zhang will be responsible for total account management within the Asia Pacific region, including Japan, Korea, China, Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. In this new role, she will oversee mergers and acquisitions in the Tarsus U.S. trade show division. She is based out of the Four Seasons Hotel Shanghai.

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Everyone counts – ‘She Means Business’ digs into diversity at IMEX in Frankfurt

Event Industry News

Among the many exhibitors already confirmed are New Zealand, Senses of Cuba, Barcelona Convention Bureau, Visit Brussels, Kempinski Hotels, Meliá Hotels and Latvia. During the three days of the IMEX trade show, buyers can meet with more than 3,500 suppliers from every sector of the global meetings and events industry.