Organising an Exhibition in the UK & Abroad

As well as attending trade and public exhibitions in the UK and abroad, many of you often ask about how to go about organising an exhibition and where to get started.

One good way to get started is to touch base as soon as possible with the Exhibition Venue/s you are considering using and getting immediate feedback on facilities and costs. Many exhibition venues often have specialised staff for coordinating exhibitions management with clients and the ExCel Centre in London for example has a dedicated area on their site for Exhibition Organisers.

It can also be worth getting exhibition tips and advice and one specific consideration for organising an exhibition is time. The number of things you will need to consider will be many and the earlier you can start the planning the better. No amount of time can be too much.

If you are organising to exhibit at an exhibition, rather than organising the exhibition itself, then that is much easier but still needs careful planning. Some companies offer exhibition stands management and can often take care of all aspects of your stand needs including design, graphics and construction.
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Top Gear Live 2009 at the RDS

The Motor Show Exhibition will be one fascinating part of the 2009 Top Gear Live event at the RDS Exhibition Centre, Dublin. Taking place from today (3rd through to the 6th December) expect to see some excellent displays from the Top gear team and some very interesting workshops and exhibits.

This show and exhibition are part of the Top Gear Live world tour. The main presenters Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May will all be attending and one of the highlights of the show will the the Theatre Show which will include some good stunts and quite amazing cars.

In terms of exhibitors, there will be a number of zones and these will include:

• Classic Cars
• The 4x4 Driving experience
• Mad Motors
• Car Accessories

This really is a marvellous show for not only fans of the TV show but also of cars in general. Expect to see the very latest in car technology accessories and models. More about Top Gear 2009 online.

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2 Weeks to go - Clothes Show Live 2009

The fact that the Clothes Show Live event takes place over 6 days, rather than the normal length of 3 or 4 days of many exhibitions, shows the popularity and value put on the event by its organisers and visitors. This is a major exhibition and one of the worlds top Fashion and clothes shows worldwide.

Some quick facts for 2009:

• Dates: 4th - 9th December 2009
• Venue: NEC Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
• Official Site: http://www.clothesshowlive.com/

There are a number of areas which will be set up to entertain visitors and not all are directly related to clothes. In between enjoying the latest clothing designs, fashion and catwalk shows, you can also visit the 'Wellbeing Zone'. This area is designed to help you relax in between the show and features include massage, spa treatments and health drinks and food.

The Catwalk will again be central to the event, with a number of well known models showing off the latest 2010 styles. Collections from designers including John Galliano, Giles Deacon and Christopher Kane. Tickets are available online now!
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Eco Exhbitions and Fairs: - 3 worth attending in 2010

The recession has perhaps slowed down the interest in Green and Eco products as many people have focused a lot more on reducing costs in the last year. As Europe and the world begin to come out of recession now though, interest again is returning. Below a look at 3 Eco Exhibitions of interest for 2010.

1. Ecorismo 2010 - Takes place in Nantes, France this 13th and 14th January, 2010. This is a key event in Europe for the Eco movement and it focuses largely on eco-products and solutions, but with the travel and tourism industries the main focus. You will see some quite unique, futuristic and creative ideas at this event.

2. Eco World 2010, Singapore - Taking place in April 2010, this show in the 'Marina Bay Sands' in Singapore City focuses on Green Solutions, Eco Business and social involvement. This Expo attracts a truly international audience and is a large event in the Eco calendar.

3. China Eco Expo - This Beijing, China exhibition comes in June 2010 at the in the Beijing International Conference Center in the form of the Construction and Urban Services Show. China Eco Expo will organise this show, highlighting green construction and the need to combine air, water and building factors into development in China. For companies looking to get into the Chinese Eco market, this is a key show worth attending and a trade only event. Find more Eco & Solar events online.
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Good Food Time at the NEC

November is a month which for several years has meant that it is time for the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham and 2009 is no different. Food is always an important issue to us all but with the Festive Season edging closer and closer, good food is something many people might be thinking about even more. Christmas turkey, food hampers, chocolates and Christmas cakes come to mind.

The BBC Good Food Show takes place three times a year with the Summer show in June in Birmingham, with the Scottish version at the end of October and also with the 25th - 29th November Food Show in Birmingham's NEC.

A lot of the regular exhibitors will again be in attendance for the show in 2 weeks time, companies including the likes of Avanti Kitchens, Sainsbury's, Revolution Tea and Westons Cider. There are literally a couple of hundred exhibitors and in addition to many regulars, a number of new exhibitors will be present.

The popularity of this event is always complimented with the 'Masterchef Experience' where visitors can meet celebrity chefs and also see a number of workshops and demonstrations. (Separate tickets are needed for these). Some authors also use the event to promote their books and this is a great chance for the public to meet Tom Kitchin, Martin Wishart and James Martin at this year's event.

General admission this year costs £19. There are a number of possible addons though i.e. for the drinks theatre, Tasting Beers Live and the Invention Test exhibits.
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Life at the World Travel Market in London

It's been a wonderful day at the World Travel Market and it's been both interesting and fun today. Several celebrities have been down here including people such as Dwight Yorke, the ex-Man Utd player who is acting as an ambassador to promote Tobago. Andy Townsend, Jon Gaunt and Jimmy Choo are other famous people others have said they've seen down here.

Despite the Travel Market being on weekdays, this does not seem to affect the popularity and if anything it perhaps makes it easier for people to attend as part of their work time. As usual there are many freebies at this event and I have enough free pens left to last me for another 12 months.

I attended the 'Sports Tourism Takes Pole Position' presentation and it was a fascinating and insightful look at many aspects of tourism and sport. Tourism takes on many forms whether it be travel for food and drink, sports, work or for business and this was a reminder of how important niche tourism products can be.

Tomorrow - Tuesday 10th November if you are down here at the World Travel Market, two talks you might especially find interesting are 'Advances in Travel Philanthropy' and 'Institute of Travel and Tourism Question Time'. You can buy tickets on the door if you have not yet bought them and the event goes on until 5pm Thursday.
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Travel Exhibitions week in London

In addition to the World Travel Market which I covered in the last blog (Travel Market), this week is a real big week for Travel Exhibitions with the Luxury Travel Fair also on right now here in London. The Luxury Travel Fair got underway yesterday and so far it has been busy and should pick up even more over the weekend. I have met a lot of interesting people here yesterday and have greatly enjoyed walking around the exhibits: There is always something new to see every year. The travel industry like every other, has been affected by the recession and British Airways huge loss which was announced this morning, has been largely accredited to the downturn in flights to long-haul destinations (many of which are considered by many to be luxury travel destinations). Being at this show though one is inspired and going by some of the great exhibits I have seen down here, the future looks very positive for the luxury travel industry. If you have not already bought tickets you can certainly still visit the show later today or over the weekend. Entrance starts from 10am each morning through to and including Sunday 8th November. This is a relaxed show to walk around and a great atmosphere so why not pop down to the Olympia Exhibition Centre this weekend? ------ Brought to you from Clip Ltd - UK Exhibition Stands Specialists.

Only a few days to go....World Travel Market 2009

We are only 6 days away now from the 2009 World Travel Market, one of the best UK based Travel Exhibitions in the annual events calendar. The event is in fact arguably also one of the best in Europe for the travel industry and companies worldwide ensure they have representation at this popular trade and public event.

2009 workshops and seminars: One of the popular parts of this show for many visitors each year are the selection of presentations which take place. For 2009 some of the highlights will include:

• Innovative Travel Marketing in a recession
• The Medical Tourism Market and trends
• Mobile Technology in Travel
• Travel and Tourism Emerging Markets

There are in fact almost 100 presentations, talks and workshops and this is a great opportunity to catch up on all aspects of the industry including the health, business and technology side of travel.

The ExCel Exhibition Centre is once again the venue for this event, with the show in previous years often having taken place in Earls Court. (More information is available online regards the ExCel Centre facilities and parking).

For visitos, excellent news in that you can attend this show for free by simply completing the online registration from the official World Travel Market website.
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