A welcome to three new UFI members !
EW welcomes three new members of UFI , the global association for the exhibition industry , with a short showcase of each
Pabellon Sopladores , Explanada Sopladores and Nave Mitsubishi .
All in all , at CINTERMEX and Parque Fundidora More than 49,873sqm across 50 closed spaces for events .
There are event spaces over 3,500sqm of gardens and 33 outdoor plazas .
Feria de Valladolid
Feria de Valladolid ( pictured below ), in Spain ’ s north-west interior , is facing its future with a strong commitment to internationalisation and a high degree of specialisation of its events . Management says it is keen to develop shows focused on a wide range of contents and sustainable concepts .
The variety of sectors serviced by Feria de Valladolid , includes agriculture , wine industry and tourism , the audiovisual industry , inland tourism , biomass and video games . Agraria , FINE # WineTourismExpo , Shooting Locations Marketplace , INTUR , SIEB , Expobiomasa and Ultralan are just some of the projects developed and held at Feria de Valladolid .
The venue has a history of almost 60 years , and offers versatile spaces and recently renewed pavilions .
Feria de Valladolid has a uniquely central location being just ten minutes walking from Plaza Mayor , the main square of the city , which is a friendly destination with a vibrant cultural and artistic life and top gastronomic and wine tourism offers .
Feria de Valladolid joined UFI this year and is one of the founding partners of AFE , Asociación de Ferias Españolas ( The Spanish Association of Fairs ) created in 1964 .
CINTERMEX International Convention and Exhibition Center
CINTERMEX International Convention and Exhibition Center , in Monterrey , Mexico , opened its doors on 25 April , 1991 , and has 30 years of experience in the events industry .
It hosts a range of events , from executive meetings of 10 people , conferences , training , anniversary events , loyalty and seniority awards , to large congresses , graduations , quinceañera ( 15-year-old party ), weddings and , of course , exhibitions .
The centre ’ s facilities , services and comprehensive technology are focused both on events and on the Permanent Business area ( Condominiums ).
CINTERMEX ( pictured right ) currently has ISO 9001:2015 certification + Clean Point ( Punto Limpio ) and Distinctive H ( Distintivo H ) in the Gran Cocina de Eventos and in the restaurant LA ARCADA 1200 .
The venue is located within Parque Fundidora , a multifunctional urban park , which makes a major contribution to the area ’ s social fabric by offering a green , safe , and 100 % free access space .
To organise events at Parque Fundidora , you can do so through CINTERMEX . Events can be held in any of its gardens and plazas , as well as in the majestic Nave Lewis ,
The Panama Convention Center
The Panama Convention Center is a monumental structure designed for exhibitions and conventions and offers spaces that are carefully designed to satisfy the most demanding standards of event organisers .
Strategically located on the banks of the Panama Canal , next to the heart of Panama ’ s administrative centre and the Museum of Biodiversity designed by Frank Gehry , the Panama Convention Center is one of the largest in the Central American region , with more than 33,500sqm and it is equipped with the most advanced state-of-theart technology .
The imposing structure stands out for its avant-garde design and includes a 2,000sqm Center Lobby with two main entrances : one overlooking the Canal and the other facing the cosmopolitan Panama City .
You can also find a 4,000sqm banquet hall facing the entrance of the Panama Canal , and an Exhibition Hall with more than 15,000sqm and a maximum capacity of 23,906 people .
With almost 1,700 parking spaces , the entire building sits on 62,000sqm .
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