Woodward quoted in Alibaba.com release

Alibaba.com has just announced a new programme for partnership with exhibition organisers. The company's official press release includes a quotation from BSG Principal Paul Woodward:

Industry analysts agree that with increased competition in Asia's trade show sector, trade show organizers who adopt innovative media strategies will have an edge over the competition. Paul Woodward, Business Strategies Group (BSG) founder and a veteran of business development in Asia with over 20 year experience in the region, said: ''The Chinese exhibitions industry has been growing at over 20% a year for the past five to 10 years. It is increasingly important for trade show organizers to distinguish the quality of their events with much more sophisticated communications programs and doing so with the right media partner.''

UFI Asia Seminar 2 weeks to go

With just over 2 weeks to go, sign-up for the UFI Asia/Pacific Seminar has substantially exceeded our expectations. At close of play on Friday we were expecting 144 delegates from all over the world (see the website for list of who is coming). As well as the anticipated strong showing from all over Asia, we have delegates from as far afield as Russia, the Czech Republic and the USA.

Event sponsors are the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Tourism Board, AsiaWorld-Expo, and Adventor. Thanks to all of them.