Delhi (ja) - Hanover Fairs International?s Indian exhibitions are not taking place this year in Mumbai but, from November 21 to 24, in Delhi?s India Expo Centre and in Mart, Greater Noida. They are Cemat India, MDA India, Industrial Automation India, Surface India and Laser India.

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EUROPE - Container transport and logistics event Intermodal Europe moves from Hamburg Messe to Amsterdam Rai for this year's edition.

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Jeddah (ja) - To satisfy burgeoning demand for all kinds of machinery and equipment, Machinex Arabia was staged in 2011 as a first time event to showcase the best equipment and services and to provide a meeting point for manufacturers, entrepreneurs and prospective partners. Organised by ACE Exhibitions the second edition will take place February 19 to 22, 2012 at the Jeddah Centre for Forums and

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AFRICA - The Zimbabwe Government is to construct a multi-million dollar convention centre at Victoria Falls.

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Madrid (ja) - Expoóptica 2012 takes place from February 17 to 19 at Feria de Madrid with a new format. The International Optics and Optometry Fair, organised by IFEMA, will be more practical, active and focused on doing business, coinciding with Optom, the International Optometry, Contactology and Ophthalmic Optics Conference.

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AUSTRALASIA - Three consortia have been shortlisted for the contract to build and operate the proposed 12-hectare exhibition precinct in Sydney.

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Malmö (ja) - The new MalmöMässan exhibition centre managed by Artexis Nordic is about to open. On February 8 and 9 easyFair?s Fastighetsmässa Öresund 2012 will be the first show held there. The venue offers approximately 20,000m². In addition to the main hall (14,000m²), it is also suitable for conferences, with a capacity of up to 600 people and two restaurants.

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WORLD - Cvent, which claims to be the world's largest meetings and event management technology company, has launched a new edition of its free online Cvent Destination Guide.

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VNU Exhibitions Europe from the Netherlands and the TCC Exhibition and Convention Center from Thailand have embarked on a joint corporate venture, bearing the name VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific, to be based in Bangkok. The new Thai organiser expects to benefit from the combination of the sales and marketing expertise and the international network brought in by VNU Exhibitions Europe with TCC?s

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EUROPE - The Madrid International Fashion Fair (SIMM) is increasing its international attendance with an expanded representation from French companies.

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Koelnmesse?s earnings in 2011, at more than ?235 million, look set to match the previous year?s record performance of ?237m. The rigorous efficiency policy, which was moved up another gear in 2011, also had an impact. Says Gerald Böse, chief executive officer: ?We succeeded in improving our results by around ?15m.? However, high rental payments for the northern site mean that the

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EUROPE - Deutsche Messe's Domotex Middle East is moving to Turkey after six successful years in Dubai.

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Singex and Fiera Milano have signed a joint venture agreement to develop more global events in Asia. The first show to emerge from this Singaporean-Italian partnership will take place in early 2013. Named Rehabtech Asia, the inaugural edition of Asia?s first assistive technology, integrated care and rehabilitation engineering event is expected to attract much interest and attention from

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AMERICAS - Clarion Events has confirmed the appointment of Messe Frankfurt North America's president as its new CEO and president for the region.

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Things have been happening at Marketplace Events. First Larry Little was appointed the new vice president and general manager of the Motorcycle Group. This was followed by the announcement of a new initiative, revealing plans to develop the American International Motorcycle Expo (AIME). The event signifies Marketplace Events? foray into the motorcycle marketplace, set to take place in the

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Expo Seguridad Mexico and Mexico Safety Expo are the latest additions to Reed Exhibitions? ISC Events portfolio, a growing family of physical security events. The acquisition will allow Reed to expand value for customers with a platform that includes exhibitions in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Held in Mexico City at the Banamex Center, Expo Seguridad Mexico will take place April 24 to

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vice president at Koelnmesse, is to leave the company on March 31, 2012. Until a replacement is found, vice president Katharina C. Hamma is being placed in charge of the division.

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group exhibitions director, is set to assume responsibility for Epoc Messe Frankfurt?s entire portfolio of eight shows in Dubai. In addition to Automechanika Middle East, Beautyworld Middle East, Paperworld Middle East, Playworld Middle East and Materials Handling Middle East, he will now oversee Intersec, Hardware亊 Middle East and Light Middle East.

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Messe Düsseldorf?s provisional figures for 2011 are as follows: group earnings ?360 million (2010: ?335m), earnings at Messe Düsseldorf ?289m (2010: ?272m), international sales ?34m (2010: ?38m). For the business year 2011, subject to finalisation of the accounts, Messe Düsseldorf will post profit after tax of ?15.2m (2010: ?8m). Messe Düsseldorf president and CEO Werner

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London (ja) - The UK?s first live event dedicated to the world of cakes, breads and the art of baking ? The Cake & Bake Show ? is launching from September 22 to 23, 2012 at Earls Court, London. The event is aimed at all ages with hands on workshops and skills demonstrations for those looking to improve their craft.

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Chicago (ja) - ?Be There? is the motto under which the expos Industrial Automation North America (IANA) and International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) will jointly address industry captains from all over the world. For the first time Deutsche Messe will stage IANA alongside the IMTS from September 10 to 15, 2012 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois.

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