Brussels, November 20, 2007: "The European Major Exhibition Centres Association EMECA has set itself the target of strengthening Europe as an exhibition location to enable it to retain its unique position in the world. This necessitates continuously adapting the exhibition concepts, developing innovative services for exhibitors and visitors and expanding the infrastructure of the exhibition centres at a high level," said Marc Granier, EMECA President and CEO of the Paris Nord and Le Bourget exhibition centres, at a press conference in Brussels. The study on accessibility at European exhibition centres was conducted jointly with the Universities of Milan and Brescia and is intended to provide a key contribution to this issue against the background of the demographic development in Europe.
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Hong Kong (akm) - Trade exhibitors and visitors from Asia and the rest of the world are gearing up for Asia's trade exhibition for the international fresh fruit and vegetable business. Asia Fruit Logistica takes place from September 2 to 4, 2009 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. More than 200 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and 3,500 visitors are expected. The exhibition runs alongside Asiafruit Congress, Asia's leading fresh produce business conference.

Shenzhen (akm) - The 9th China (Shenzhen) International Brand Clothing & Accessories Fair (SZIC) from July 9 to 11, 2009 will be held at Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center with an exhibition area close to 100,000 sqm and more than 4,000 booths in 9 halls. 2009 Shenzhen international trade fair for apparel fabrics and accessories, Intertextile Pavilion, is going to be held at the same time. With the aim of developing the apparel culture, leading the fashion trend, promoting communication in the apparel industry and achieving prosperity, the trade fair sets a stage for apparel manufacturers to exhibit their brand clothing.

London (akm) - Marketing Week Live, provides a single destination event for market research, online marketing, data marketing and in-store marketing activity. The event takes place at Olympia Exhibition Centre, London, from June 30 to July 1, 2009. Four individual exhibitions, In Store Show, Online Marketing Show, Insight (market research) plus a new launch for the data marketing community, the Data Marketing Show, will be brought together into one venue at one time, creating a melting pot of ideas and inspiration for marketers.