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“ I have long ago given up on government and the civil service having any idea about what trade shows are and what they do . But I occasionally have fantasies about national newspapers making something of an effort .”
EN guest editor Phil Soar on how the mainstream media views the exhibitions and trade show sector
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ExCeL London ’ s 25,000sqm extension gets green light
ExCeL London has secured Newham Planning Committee approval to expand the venue , which will increase the building ’ s usable event space by 25,000sqm . Construction works are expected to start in 2022 . CEO Jeremy Rees said the decision is a “ key moment ” not just for ExCeL but for its customers and the entire UK events industry . “ The expansion of ExCeL will ensure that London and the UK remains internationally competitive and a destination of choice for world leading events , for years to come . Moreover , this investment will ensure that we can continue to meet the needs of our customers by providing opportunities for growth , complimented by a world class guest experience ,” he said . Humaid Matar Al Dhaheri , MD and group CEO of Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company ( ADNEC ) said that the investment “ continues to affirm its commitment towards developing its assets in London ”. He added : “ This consolidates ExCeL ’ s position as one of the largest exhibition and conference hubs in Europe and its pivotal role through the direct and indirect economic impact . “ It is an extension of the expansion phase launched in 2010 which supports our goals of meeting the needs of our partners and providing flexible spaces for hosting mega events .” Following the initial expansion of the venue in 2010 , including the opening of London ’ s International Convention Centre , it has been a long-term ambition to further extend ExCeL . This new investment will deliver an additional 25,000sqm of event space , with 12,000sqm of exhibition space on the ground floor and integrated into the existing venue . The plans also show a convention space , meeting rooms and catering facilities on the upper floor . Investment will be made in enhanced greenery along the dock edge , as well as improved landscaping and a new pocket park . The extension will increase overall floorspace by 25 %.
Coventry Building Society Arena ’ s event space in square metres .
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ICC Wales has confirmed 29 event confirmations totalling £ 1.53m in value .
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The number of national pavilions exhibiting at Expo 2020 Dubai .
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The number of speakers at The Photography Show & The Video Show .
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The number of visitors who attended CHEMUK 2021 . m 2
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