Company Chronicle

Breakthrough(2021~2023)

Hand In Hand with Chamber of Bakery, All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce

On February 8, Sinoexpo Informa Markets and All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce formed a strategic partnership in Beijing. Under the agreement, the two sides will jointly establish Guangzhou Bohong International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Which is responsible for the operation and future all-round development of the annual China Bakery Exhibition (CBE).

The 600,000 sqm Tourism Plus Shanghai stunned the world as an Innovative Creation to deliver four exhibitions at three key venues in Shanghai’s Pudong and Puxi

Advised by Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, The first edition of Tourism Plus Shanghai (TPS) were on stage from March 29 to April 3, consisting three branded exhibitions: Hotelex Shanghai in NCEC Hongqiao, Hotel & Shop Plus in SNIEC, Pudong, and CIBS & The Lifestyle Show and a newly-launch the Themed Exhibition in SWEECC, Pudong. TPS has been listed among Shanghai's peak tourism projects in the "fourteenth five-year" period and selected as one of Shanghai's three major iconic events. With a total exhibition area of 600,000 sqm, the world’s largest trade show of its kind, TPS brought together over 5,000 exhibitors and 370,000+ professional buyers, made Sinoexpo Informa Markets the first organiser to run concurrent shows at three venues in Shanghai.

Agreement Reached with MFV Expositions to jointly deliver IFE Shanghai

Sinoexpo Informa Markets and MFV Expositions jointly announced on June 2 that the 1st International Franchise Expo Shanghai (IFE Shanghai) would take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from March 29 to April 1, 2022 during HOTEL PLUS. As the Asia debut of IFE, the Shanghai Edition will be a highlight of the franchise industry in the Asia Pacific!

Connexion Chengdu made its debut in July

Originated from the past 7 years’ successful launch of HOTELEX Chengdu, the 1ST Connexion Chengdu is a new lifestyle exhibition designed for southwestern China, which combines products and services of food, catering, hotels, commercial spaces, furniture, home supplies, health and leisure. The show took place at the Chengdu Century City New International Convention & Exhibition Center from July 8 to 10.

"Innovation, Reshaping, Sustainability: 2022-2032" Sinoexpo Informa Markets Half-year Meeting was held successfully

On July 16, the company’s half year meeting was successfully held in Marriot Shanghai City Center with the theme "Innovation, Reshaping, Sustainability: 2022-2032", The whole event includes meeting sessions such as keynote speeches, case sharing, brainstorm and award ceremony, reviewed the company's results in the first half of 2021, and looked into the development of the company in the coming decade. Present were nearly 100 executives and key staff from the company.

The official entry of Salon Du Chocolate (Shanghai) 2022 into Chinese Market

On July 28, Sinoexpo Informa Markets and CHOCOLOCO INTERNATIONAL S.A, the organizer of SDC jointly announced at a press conference in Shanghai that the 1st Salon Du Chocolate (Shanghai) would take place at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre from November 8 to 10, 2022, concurrently with FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show.

2021

IM Sinoexpo Entered Digital4.0 Era by making Key breakthroughs in Online Business

IM Sinoexpo has upgraded Internet 3.5 to Digital 4.0, which is the cornerstone of Company’s breakthrough in the next few years. Last year, the development of Online Business made some key results
- The total traffic of the two major online platforms exceeded 200 million (226,877,659), a YOY increase of 102.1%, achieving the fastest growth rate in the past few years;
- The total number of inquiries on the two online platforms exceeded 70,000 (74,374) in 2021;
- The total number of buyers of EZ Buy mini-programs exceeded 50,000 (54,627);
-3,187 business matchmakings have been made, of which online video matching accounted for 75%. It means business matchmaking shifted from offline to online, which is an innovative breakthrough in the use of new technologies;
-The total revenue of online business of 2021 increased by 15.9% than in 2020.

2022

-Vice President Unit of SCEIA

January Shanghai IM Sinoexpo International Exhibition Co., Ltd. was elected as the vice president unit of the 6th Council of Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Industry Association(SCEIA), and Mr. Zhang Xueqiang, served as the vice president of the Association.

 

-Annual Meeting


On February 17th, the annual meeting of IM Sinoexpo with the theme of "Welcoming the New Year and Creating a Better Future" was held in the East Hall of Shanghai Library, based on the integrated development strategy of online and offline, and created a new platform for the sustainable development of cloud exhibition e-commerce.

-Set sail and Go Abroad

March - Furniture China @ Malaysia, August - Hotel & Shop Plus Thailand and September - Hotelex Malaysia were held in Malaysia and Thailand, opening a new chapter in Sinoexpo's overseas development and overseas exhibitions.

-Launch of Tourism Shanghai

On May 29, Tourism Shanghai Expo, HOTELEX Shanghai and SFE Spring Edition were successfully held at the NECC Shanghai, with a record high in exhibition area and revenue after 790 days, surpassing 2021 and with an exhibition scale of more than 400,000 square meters.

-Mid Year Meeting

On July 14, IM Sinoexpo’s Mid-Year meeting was held at the MGM West Bund Hotel in Shanghai, with the theme: Grasp the mind, grasp the future. At the meeting, Founder and Director Mr. Wang Mingliang proposed for the first time ten-year plan, aiming to double the company's turnover in 10 years since 2023, which will be the second stage of the company's everlasting and sustainable development.

-New Successful Launch of Connexion Shenzhen

On December 14-16, the first edition of Connexion ShenZhen was successfully held, with 10 exhibition halls, 170,000+ square meters, 1,500+ exhibitors, and 100,000+ visitors, which was not only the first time for the company to organize an exhibition in Shenzhen, but also the first time for IM Sinoexpo to hold a comprehensive super exhibition with an area of more than 150,000 square meters in a city other than Shanghai, realizing a major innovation and breakthrough in the company's regional strategy and sustainable development.

Awarded “2023 Shanghai Brand Exhibition” and “2023 Shanghai Outstanding Exhibition” Titles

In December, multiple events organised by Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Have been awarded by Shanghai Convention and Exhibition Industry Association :

 

2023 Shanghai Brand Exhibitions

  • FHC
  • FURNITURE CHINA

2023 Shanghai Outstanding Exhibitions

  • HOTELEX SHANGHAI
  • CPHI China
  • PMEC China
  • HOTEL&SHOP PLUS Shanghai
  • PROPAK CHINA
  • HI-FI Asia
  • CCE
2023