Venetian also claimed to have letters of intent
from other trade-show organisers interested in
holding events in Macau.
"Almost every week the momentum of our Cotai
Strip development reaches a new level," said Sheldon G. Adelson, chairman and CEO of Las Vegas Sands Corp.
The Asian Automotive Aftermarket Products
Expo (AAPEX) is booked for two annual shows with
the first taking place in 2008.
AAPEX will follow in the footsteps of successful
AAPEX shows in Mexico City and Las Vegas. The
Las Vegas show is spread over 46,500 sqm of exhibition space with 2,000 exhibiting companies and 80,000 attendees each year.
The CMPAsia Jewellery and Watch Show will open
in January 2008 and will be a complementary event
to the Hong Kong Jewellery and Watch Fair.
The Hong Kong event is Asia's largest jewellery
fair and one of the top three events of its kind in
the world.
In 2005 it attracted 811 exhibitors from 26 ountries
and 19,603 visitors from 102 countries.
The Global Gaming Expo Asia (GGEA), organised by Reed Exhibitions, is booked for two annual shows, the first of whichwill be held in 2008.
GGEAis modelled after the successful Global
Gaming Expo (G2E) held annually in Las Vegas,
occupying 28,000 sqm of exhibition space with 720
exhibiting companies and 17,000 attendees.
William Weidner, president and chief operating
officer of Las Vegas Sands Corp said: "We can provide organisers with the best resources to plan and execute their events.
"More importantly, we can anticipate their needs
and react swiftly to meet those needs."
Venetian announces Macau trade shows
MACAU The Venetian Macau has announced it is to host several international trade shows that will significantly boost the SAR's economy. The Venetian, scheduled to open later this year, said it had won 13 separate events for the SAR.
