Help & FAQ
Trade Show Center

Trade Show Center - Buyers
• What is Trade Show Center?
• What can you do in Trade Show Center?
• Where can I find a list of trade shows?
• I want to attend this trade show. How can I obtain more information about the show
and how can I register and obtain an invitation letter?

Trade Show Center - Organizers
• How can I promote my trade show on Global Sources Online?
• What is a Trade Show Alliance?
• What is a Micro-site?
• What is a Trade Show Listing?

China Sourcing Fairs - Registration and general inquiries
• How do I register to attend a China Sourcing Fair?
• What are the benefits of pre-registration?
• Do I need to register for travel companions? Are children allowed to attend the shows?

China Sourcing Fairs - Visa and travel arrangements
• Can you help me with accommodation? What are the recommended hotels to stay at
for the China Sourcing Fairs?


What is Trade Show Center?
Global Sources Trade Show Center is a comprehensive resource for trade shows and conferences that provides information on events worldwide with a focus on Asia and China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. It aims to keep buyers informed of the latest trade events in industries in which they are interested, and to help them plan their sourcing strategies and trade-show visits.

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What can you do in Trade Show Center?
You will find:

•  Comprehensive websites of leading trade shows that provide detailed information for visitors and exhibitors, such as show organizers, contact details, services provided and travel information
•  A directory of trade shows worldwide listed by date, industry and country
•  Online show sites that provide an electronic catalog of exhibitors at the show and non-exhibitors who supply products in the same category
•  Exhibitor lists with contact details for selected shows
•  New-product information, industry-trend details and other news from trade shows
•  Previews and reviews of major shows worldwide
•  Marketing channels for organizers to promote their trade events

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Where can I find a list of trade shows?
To view a list of trade shows and exhibitions, please visit the Trade Show Center Event Calendar by clicking on "Find a show" under Trade Shows on the left navigation bar.

Using search function at the top of the page, you can locate trade shows and exhibition by regions, industries, months and keyword(s). Kindly contact the organizers directly if you are interested to attend these shows.

Trade Show Center Event Search

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I want to attend a trade show found in Trade Show Center. How can I obtain more information about the show and how can I register and obtain an invitation letter?
Contact the trade-show organizer direct for more information on the show, registration and procedures for obtaining an invitation letter.

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How can I promote my trade show on Global Sources Online?
Global Sources offers three ways to help you promote your trade show: Trade Show Alliance, Micro-site and Trade Show Listing.

Find out more on how to promote your show to the Global Sources community of over 419,000 buyers and over 132,000 suppliers worldwide.

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What is a Trade Show Alliance?
Trade Show Alliance is a marketing solution that uses a powerful combination of online marketing, e-mail campaigns and print advertising to increase traffic at your trade show. Learn more about Trade Show Alliance.

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What is a Micro-site?
A Micro-site is a customized website promoting your company and its services to the Global Sources community. Prospective customers can get in-depth information about your business and contact you direct through an online inquiry service. Learn more about Micro-sites.

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What is a Trade Show Listing?
Organizers can submit details of their trade events and be added to Trade Show Center's Event Calendar database. Submit your show details.

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How do I register to attend a China Sourcing Fair?
To register, click on the Register button on the respective Sourcing Fair homepages.

You can begin by selecting the Fair you wish to attend from China Sourcing Fairs homepage by clicking on "China Sourcing Fairs" under Trade Shows on the left navigation bar.

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What are the benefits of pre-registration?
During pre-registration, you can either choose to receive your admission badge by having to be sent to your mailing address or you can choose to pick up your badges at the Fair. With an admission badge, you can arrange to attend conferences and schedule private meetings with exhibitors.

Admission Badge

Plus you will receive information on special hotel rates, as well as regular show updates. Pre-registration is FREE.

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Do I need to register for travel companions? Are children allowed to attend the shows?
All attendees need to register for the show. Children under the age of 18 are not allowed to enter the show venue.

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Can you help me with accommodation? What are the recommended hotels to stay at for the China Sourcing Fairs?
Book HotelsYou can take advantage of the special rates negotiated with our partner hotels. Find out about these rates and get details on how to make reservations by visiting the China Sourcing Fairs homepage. From here, click on the Sourcing Fair you are attending and click on "Book your hotel" at the right navigation bar of the Sourcing Fair homepage.



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