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SMI, as the UK Pavilion organiser, is currently booking exhibitors to join the UK Pavilion at Sea Asia 2025. Held in Singapore, Sea Asia 2025 is an opportunity for the UK domestic maritime industry to connect with the South Asian maritime marketplace. An incredibly buoyant territory for maritime business, Singapore has long established maritime ties with the UK. With the UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D 2024 funding call now open, there is now even more scope for UK maritime businesses to develop closer ties with the region. As UK Pavilion organisers, we seek to alleviate the exhibition's administration and organisational burden and proactively facilitate connections with local maritime businesses. Register to join the UK Pavilion at Sea Asia 2025 at https://lnkd.in/eyVcFvad Further information on the UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D 2024 funding can be found at https://lnkd.in/g2d8DQjH #SeaAsia2025 #UKinSingapore #Shipping

𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓 60 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒆𝒔, 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏’𝒔 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒎𝒆𝒈𝒂 𝒎𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑯𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑲𝒐𝒏𝒈, 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒊𝒇𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅’𝒔 𝑴𝒆𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒍 Hong Kong received about 21 million visitors between January and June this year, and about half of them stayed overnight. Among overnight visitors, MICE arrivals accounted for 700,000 visitors, which has recovered to about 80% of the level recorded in the same period of 2018, making MICE the fastest-recovering visitor segment in Hong Kong. The 60 major international events in the pipeline are expected to attract more than 180,000 Mainland and international visitors. The events span a wide range of themes and industries. On top of sectors where Hong Kong boasts unique strengths, such as innovation and technology (I&T), medical sciences, and financial services, new themes of other sectors such as aviation, architecture, and education are also trending among the latest event wins. These significant event wins not only solidify Hong Kong’s status as the world’s meeting place but also strengthen the city’s leading status across these industry sectors. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gtgKn2hj    Phoebe Shing #MEHK #MICE #MeetingsandExhibitionsHongKong #events #TheWorldsMeetingPlace #conference #eventprof #MeetingsandExhibitionsHongKong #InternationalMeeting #InternationalConference #HongKong #BusinessEvents #Conferences

🌱𝐊𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐚 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨: 𝟕 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬🌱 Q: Buyers from which countries can register for the Korea Seed Expo?  A: Buyers from any country can register to participate in the Expo. The Korea International Trade Association (KITA) has representative offices worldwide, so you can easily reach out to the closest office for assistance with registration. If you are from the Indochina region, feel free to contact me directly for support. Q: Is there any requirement for overseas buyers to consider when registering for the event?" A: 1️⃣ Buyers must ensure that the products they're looking for are aligned with the domestic seller company's product line 2️⃣ Participate faithfully in more than 6 consultations (1:1 meeting) over 2 days of the event and 3️⃣ be qualified for applying for the South Korea visa Q: Can 2 or more people from each company participate? A: Yes. However, only one person can get financial support, including Flight subsidy, Accommodation, Domestic transportation, and Meal, provided by the organizer. Q: How can I get financial support  A: ✈Airfare will be issued to overseas buyers via a travel agency designated by KITA 🏨 Accommodation fees will only be supported if overseas buyers make reservations at the hotel designated by the organizer 🚗 Domestic transportation will be only available for those who traveling with the schedule of 10/15 Jeonju IN, 10/18 Jeonju OUT 🍱 The meal will be served on 16th, 17th October 👨💼 An Interpretation will be supported at the meeting/consultation table Q: Event Schedule A:  - 15th Oct (Tue): Buyer Entry and Check-in - 16th Oct (Wed): Opening Ceremony - Bussiness meeting 1:1 - Dinner - 17th Oct (Thur): Business meeting 1:1 - 18th Oct (Fri): Check-out and return Q: When will the registration result be announced? A: The result will be announced at the end of August, directly by the organizer Q: How to discover partners for the 1:1 meeting section? A: A seller directory book will be provided in advance. Overseas buyers can choose at least 6 Korean sellers and the organizer will help arrange meeting schedules Click the link below for more information about Korea Seed Expo 2024!!! https://lnkd.in/gwbQFhyN

🎉 Japan ranks 7th in ICCA’s Worldwide Rankings for 2023 and maintains the top position in the Asia-Pacific region! 🎉 The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has just released its latest Country and City Rankings for 2023. With 363 conferences, Japan has achieved 7th place in the global country rankings for congress destinations, moving up from #12 in 2022. According to the analytics, the number of conferences worldwide has recovered to 10,187 in 2023, approximately 74% of the 13,799 held in 2019 before the COVID-19 pandemic. In the Asia-Pacific region, Japan maintains the top position for the second consecutive year. In terms of number of conferences held by city in the Asia-Pacific region, 15 cities in Japan are ranked among the top 70, including Tokyo (3rd place with 91 conferences) and Kyoto (10th place with 41 conferences). Thank you for your support. Japan will continue to offer world-class meeting and event destinations where new ideas start. https://lnkd.in/g39WbJ2B #MICE #ICCA #meetingplanners #meetingprofs #meetingsandevents #eventprofs

Moderated by TFWA Conference Director Michele Miranda and author & venture capitalist Azran Osman-Rani (former CEO at AirAsia X), 2024 TFWA Asia Pacific Conference & Exhibition officially kicked off with day one’s morning conference session. “This conference will cover critical topics that will shape our industry in the years to come,” Miranda stated. TFWA President Erik Juul-Mortensen delivered an opening address. This will be his final show in the role of President of the association, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. While the rate of recovery continues to vary widely across the region, he said China remains a “powerhouse.” This is despite the crackdown on the Daigou market (particularly in Korea) and evolving travel retail expectations that are proving harder to raise spend per head. ForwardKeys reported that China was up on traffic bookings in Q1 2024 (down 32% vs. 2019). In contrast, duty free sales in Hainan rose over 25% last year, measured against visitor growth of about 60% which equates to lower spending. He also cited the cruise industry as achieving impressive growth at a modern rate and two topics of concern in the channel based on collaboration: the lack of accessibility of market data and the lack of coherence among sustainability practices. TFWA (Tax Free World Association)

Navigating the Complexities of Exhibiting in Asia: A Different Ballgame Exhibiting at trade shows in Asia can be quite a task, especially if you're used to the circuits in the USA and Europe. It's about understanding and adapting your strategy to fit the region's specific demands and opportunities. **𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞'𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 #𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐂***: 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬: From booth setup to travel and accommodation, expenses can quickly add up. Shipping materials across continents can be both time-consuming and expensive, not to mention the complexity of dealing with customs regulations. 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫: Sending your team to Asia can also be a significant expense. Flights, accommodation, meals, and transportation all contribute to the overall cost. 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: you could take local marketing assistance to drive leads and be present onsite as a sales rep. 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭: The Asian market presents its own set of challenges and opportunities. Cultural nuances and business practices can vary greatly from what you're accustomed to in the USA and Europe. Conducting thorough market research is essential. Understanding local preferences, business etiquette, and consumer behaviour can make or break your exhibition success. 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐬: Communication can be another significant barrier. While English is widely spoken in business settings, it's not universal. Investing in translation services or hiring local staff who can bridge the language gap can be invaluable. 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: Despite these complexities, the potential rewards of exhibiting in Asia are immense. The region's fast-growing markets offer opportunities that are not always present in Europe or the USA. By overcoming the initial challenges, you can tap into new customer bases, establish your brand in emerging markets, and drive significant business growth. While the costs and complexities may be higher, the potential for growth and new business opportunities makes it a worthwhile endeavour.  So, take the plunge, explore the vibrant Asian market, and discover the benefits of diversifying your exhibition strategy. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐲 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐥𝐧𝐤𝐝.𝐢𝐧/𝐠𝐠𝐯𝐐8𝐌3𝐭  #GlobalMarketing #ExhibitionStrategy #AsiaMarket #BusinessGrowth #GlobalExhibitions #TradeShows #NRF #singapore #bangkok #imcas

Today, let's see how to choose the right International trade exhibition to attend. #businesstips #exhibition #businessstrategy

As Hong Kong prides itself as the "City of Events," the MICE industry plays a crucial role in driving the economy and promoting business opportunities. However, the environmental impact of organizing these events is hard to ignore. Despite the urgency of mitigating the damage to the environment, the complexity behind organizing MICE event is making it difficult for radical change to happen. Our esteemed speakers from Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Macau Fair & Trade Association will share from a policy level, how it can encourage paradigm shift in the industry. Meanwhile, industry leaders from Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited, Informa Markets, KPMG, New World Corporate Services Limited and ReThink HK will discuss what can be done on a practical level to realize the feasibility of integrating resource circularity in the MICE industry. Join us in exploring innovative strategies and collaborative approaches that can reshape the MICE industry toward a more sustainable future. Together, we can make a positive impact on the environment and create a thriving business ecosystem. Whether you are coming from a MICE industry background, if organizing event is part of your business outreach strategy, this is the event for you to learn more about how you might run event that are more align with the rising sustainability trend. Register now: https://lnkd.in/gkYmekWU The event details are as follows: Date: 6 June 2024 (Thursday) Time: 2:30pm – 5:30pm (4:30pm – 5:30 will be the networking session) Venue: Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong Language: Mainly English and Cantonese (with simultaneous interpretation in English and Cantonese) Format: Physical and Online via Zoom #pslb #svc #businesssustainability #sustainabilityleadership #sustainability #business #sme #collaboration #sustainablevaluechains #sdgs #undp #HSBC #HBF 

🌐 [Internationally Recognised 1+4 MICE Capacities] UFI Event Stimulates Macao’s Economic Development 📢 The 2024 UFI Asia Pacific Conference is currently taking place in Macao! As the event organiser, the Macau Fair & Trade Association expects that this two-day event of UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry will drive the development of various sectors in Macao, including media, translation, public relations, F&B, booth construction, and other exhibition-related industries. 🎯 By attracting more international conventions and exhibitions, Macao is working towards enhancing its global influence and creating valuable opportunities for industry professionals to engage in international events and network with their counterparts from around the world. 👍 Macao's MICE software and hardware capacities have garnered international recognition. With an expanded venue area and professional teams of MICE practitioners, Macao is fully equipped to host top international conferences and exhibitions. Additionally, Macao was awarded the title of "Best Convention City in Asia" in 2023, further solidifying its reputation. 🔗 For more details, please refer to the full press release at https://lnkd.in/guCFgfyd #UFIAsiaPacificConference #UFI #Macao #MICEIndustry #MICEDestination #BusinessOpportunities 

Here's our first article in a four-part series exploring how Macau is diversifying its economy https://lnkd.in/gtSvKfkx