ASM Global appoints Group Director of Arena Operations

ASM Global has appointed Meagan Walker as Group Director of Arena Operations, replacing Tim Worton. Meagan will lead the ASM Global arena network in Australia while supporting other arena venues in the region with a focus on event acquisition, operational planning for best practice patron experience and event delivery.

CEO of ICC Sydney steps down

Geoff Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer of ICC Sydney and Group Director – Convention Centres, ASM Global (APAC), will step down later this month. He joined ASM Global in 1994, and led various venues in the group.

500,000+ visits at HKTDC Food Expo and concurrent events

Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo and its concurrent fairs concluded with the total number of visits over 500,000. The overall spending capita was HK$1,615 (US$207). The five fairs featured some 1,860 exhibitors from 30 countries and regions.

CENTRESTAGE opens to public

CENTRESTAGE, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) annual fashion extravaganza, will open its door at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), from 4th to 7th September 2024. The exhibition will be open to industry buyers and the public for the first time for all four days, providing an opportunity for fashion enthusiasts to explore and purchase from some 250 brands from 17 countries and regions, offering products for retail sale.