Journalists met with AsiaWorld-Expo and Global Sources chiefs on the sidelines of the popular China Sourcing Fairs. A main topic of conversation was the impact the new infrastructure projects further connecting Hong Kong with the Pearl River Delta would have on the city’s trade fair industry.

Over a media luncheon held on 22 April, Mr. Allen Ha, Chief Executive Officer of AsiaWorld-Expo, Ms. Sarah Benecke, Executive Director of Global Sources and Mr. Tommy Wong, General Manager of Global Sources, shared the latest developments and their views on the importance of the MICE industry in Hong Kong.

"Currently, AsiaWorld-Expo accounts for almost a third of Hong Kong's exhibition market. Overall it brings around HK$8 billion of economic benefit to the local economy on an annual basis and has created some 18,000 jobs,” Mr. Ha said.

Mr. Ha said he saw room for further growth, supported by the development plans of the Mainland and Hong Kong governments. These include major infrastructure projects such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, scheduled for completion in 2015, and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Airport Link.

“These transport infrastructure projects further link AsiaWorld-Expo and Hong Kong’s International Airport into an enlarged trading and business hub across the dynamic Pearl River Delta region, putting our venue in an ideal location to lead the growth in the local exhibition and conference industry,” explained
Mr. Ha.

Echoing Mr. Ha’s comments, Ms. Benecke said the bridge and airport link would help more mainland exhibitors participate in  AsiaWorld-Expo shows, and make it easier for buyers to travel to suppliers and factories in Southern China.

Speaking  about  the China  Sourcing  Fairs : Electronics  &  Components, Ms. Benecke said the electronics and components fair was the fourth largest in the world with over 2,500 booths and 1,900 exhibitors from 14 countries and territories. “This April, we welcomed almost 28,000 international buyers and hosted Asia’s largest “In-car Electronics’ and ‘GPS’ pavilions in Asia,” she added.

Major buyers came from global names such as 3M, Carrefour, Sanyo, Hitachi, Mattel, Panasonic, IBM, Siemens and Toshiba.

The last in the series of China Sourcing Fairs is currently being held at AsiaWorld-Expo featuring ‘Gifts & Premiums’, ‘Fashion Accessories’ and ‘Underwear & Swimwear’.

As global businesses assess the impact of the economic downturn, attention has shifted to which regions will lead the recovery. Asia, and in particular China, is attracting strong attention. To ensure that Hong Kong is primed to benefit from these opportunities, the local government is stepping up the pace on a number of infrastructure projects that will further accelerate economic integration between Hong Kong and Mainland China. These include the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Airport Link and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link.

150 exhibitors from around the world will gather for the fourth Asia International Arts and Antiques Fair, which showcases a range of classic and contemporary artwork.

Enjoy Asia’s leading arts and antiques fair in May, with over 150 exhibitors and 250 booths, displaying a wide selection of antique and contemporary art.

Now in its fourth year, the event brings together exhibitors from Europe, US, Korea, Japan, Russia, Vietnam, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau and Hong Kong.

Highlights of the fair, which will be open to trade buyers and the public, include a ‘Private Collection Pavilion’, a free on site antique valuation service, and a display of classic paintings from celebrated artists such as Chen Yi Fei, Cui Ru Zhuo, Li Yan Sheng, Xue Liang, Zheng Yi and Guan Qi Jun.

Global aerospace leaders including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, CFM International, Goodrich, Lufthansa Technik and SR Technics will gather once again in Hong Kong for the flagship international Asian aerospace events.

World’s aviation community gathers in Hong Kong, once again, for Asian aerospace. 

Following the success of Asian Aerospace 2007, which was held in Hong Kong, the event organisers are once again returning to AsiaWorld-Expo to host the world’s largest single-focused exhibition and congress for the commercial aerospace and civil aviation market. 

Global aerospace leaders including Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, CFM International, Goodrich, Lufthansa Technik and SR Technics have already committed to attending and exhibiting in the main exhibition, while registration at the concurrently-run Aircraft Interiors Asia, Air Freight Asia and the Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium is also strong.

AsiaWorld-Expo has emerged as a highly popular choice due to a combination of its event facilities, convenient location and established track record as a springboard city to and from Mainland China, considered among the highest potential markets for the aviation sector.

Located alongside the Hong Kong International Airport, AsiaWorld-Expo provides excellent transport links for delegates flying in from across the region and around the world.   Combining bus and ferries to Mainland cities and an in-venue direct MTR railway station, AsiaWorld-Expo offers delegates convenient connections to all parts of Hong Kong and Mainland China.  

Car-lovers were in for a treat on 4 and 5 April when the first Asia-Motorsport Show was held at AsiaWorld-Expo. As well as enjoying some of the world’s most spectacular new and classic cars, the crowd enjoyed an impressive drifting display by one of Japan’s leading drivers. A Racing Queen competition, lucky draw and live performances by local DJs ensured it was a day to remember.

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For petrol-heads and lovers of muscle cars, it was a day to remember as some of the world’s hottest cars showed off their power at AsiaWorld-Expo.

Date

Event

Nature

27-30/4/2009

Exhibition (Trade)

28/4-1/5/2009

Exhibition (Trade)

Exhibition (Trade)

22-25/5/2009

Exhibition (Trade & Public)

1-4/6/2009

International Call2All Gathering

11-14/6/2009

Exhibition & Conference (Trade)

18-21/6/2009

Exhibition (Trade)

31/7-2/8/2009

4th Hong Kong International Pet & Accessory Expo

Exhibition (Trade & Public)

31/7-2/8/2009

Family Expo HK

Exhibition (Trade & Public)

31/7-2/8/2009

Hong Kong International Aqua Expo

Exhibition (Trade & Public)

Please visit www.asiaworld-expo.com for the most up-to-date event calendar.

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