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UBM India’s SATTE enters its 24th year in the Capital

Flagship Travel & Tourism Expo Launches SATTE Awards 2017 as its prelude

NEW DELHI, February 14th, 2017: UBM India inaugurated the 24th edition of SATTE, South Asia’s leading travel trade show at the Le Meridien, New Delhi today which was followed by the launch of SATTE Awards 2017. In its 24th year, SATTE is represented by over 870 exhibitors and participants from over 40 countries and 28 Indian states and will be held from 15th – 17th February 2017 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Chief Guest, Dr Mahesh Sharma, Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Govt. of India ( TBC ) along with Mr. Vinod Zutshi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Mr. Surendra Patwa, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism, Madhya Pradesh, Mr. Ashwani Lohani, CMD, Air India, Mr. Subash Goyal, Chairman, Stic Travel and Member, National Tourism Advisory Council, Mr. Dato Seri Mohamed Nazri, Minister of Tourism and Culture, Malaysia and Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India inaugurated the show amidst an industry august gathering from the travel and trade fraternity.

SATTE provides a comprehensive platform to domestic and international buyers and professionals from across the travel, tourism and hospitality industry along with National and State Tourism Boards (NTOs and STOs) to congregate and conduct business, arrive at solution-driven innovations to counteract economic uncertainties, and promote inbound, outbound and domestic tourism in India. This most favoured industry platform is also well-supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Govt. of India.

Spread over 3 days, SATTE 2017 will be witness to several exciting partnerships and announcements that promise to augur in new trends in the industry. Visitors at the signature expo can expect to witness a number of features including a special start-up pavilion that will encourage travel start ups and their innovative ideas, power packed knowledge forums and conferences, innovative features like B2B Scheduler which is a business matchmaker, Chai Adda, cultural entertainment acts, Destination Theme Nights, to name a few.

The expo will see participation from almost all State Tourism Boards. As far as NTOs are concerned, USA, Mexico, Czech Republic, Spain, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Israel, Thailand, Indonesia, Macau, Fiji, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, New Zealand, Reunion Island, Turkey and Egypt amongst others have confirmed their participation with Peru, Vietnam and Sharjah joining in for the first time. While Turkey, Dubai, Sri Lanka and Thailand are partner countries, Sharjah is the feature country for SATTE 2017. Similarly, in India, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Karnataka are our partner states while Odisha is the Premium Partner State and Jammu & Kashmir is the feature state for this year.

SATTE 2017 is also going to witness an active participation from hospitality players such as, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, ITDC, Sterling Resorts, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Movenpick Hotel & Resorts, Minor Hotels, Melia Hotels International, ONYX Hospitality Group, Ramee Group of Hotels, Shangri –La Hotels and Resorts, Venetian Cotai amongst others. Apart from NTOs and State Tourism Boards, travel & hospitality companies, airlines, cruiseliners, DMCs, OTAs and tourism products will also join the event. SATTE works closely with renowned travel associations, organisations and media houses, keeping visitors and buyers at the show well-informed on trends and updates of the industry.
As a pre-cursor to the expo, UBM India is hosting the SATTE Awards 2017 for the first time. The awards is an endeavour to recognize and celebrate the excellence, achievements and innovations of key stakeholders in the Travel and Tourism industry and will be based on transparent, authentic and genuine parameters, a philosophy which is imbibed in the values of SATTE. The awards night also includes networking opportunities, presentations and other features. The 19 award covers various segments of the travel and tourism industry including airlines, cruise, tour operators, hotels, destinations, online travel portals, to name just a few. In its first edition, the Awards has received an overwhelming response from the travel and industry.

SATTE continues to receive support of international organisations and Indian travel trade associations such as World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Indian Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), SKAL International, United Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA), Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) and IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI), to name a few.

Speaking at the inauguration of the 24th edition of SATTE, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “The current economic conditions have placed the world of tourism at an extremely interesting juncture, especially when seen from India’s perspective. This is where a travel and tourism show of SATTE’s stature is so significant. Backed by international organizations and Indian associations, SATTE will strive to analyze trends, forecast future developments, come up with viable solutions and of course, help businesses thrive. Be it the overwhelming response from exhibitors, or the discussions at our conference pertaining to trending subjects like sustainable tourism, how to create irresistible travel packages, or understanding the nuances of the GST, SATTE is a wholesome experience that no travel professional can afford to miss. Every year, we put in our best efforts to make the show more promising than the last one and we are looking forward to some constructive and interesting developments and trends from SATTE’s 2017 edition.”

He added, “Our government has also shown a lot of promise for the tourism sector with the recent Union Budget. Apportioning Rs 3.9 lakh crores to infrastructure development, developing tourism zones in partnership with states, identifying 2,000 km of coastal roads for development, and granting Rs. 64,000 crores for national highways are very forwarded thinking measures by the Government which are bound to improve tourism and the general standard of living.”

About UBM India
UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in.

Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India Pvt Ltd. – picture

Expectations from budget for the T&T industry - Mr Yogesh Mudras MD UBM India

“The government has rightly placed tourism as one of the primary components of economic growth in the country after identifying it as one of the core sectors of the ‘Make in India’ initiative. While the industry is poised to see a steady growth, efforts should be made to make it a less taxed one. The service tax of late has been a big surprise, increasing the price of packaged tours significantly. Hopefully, other aspects of taxation can be addressed for relief to travellers.

That the railway budget has been merged with the Union Budget from this year is a good sign and we expect the upcoming Budget to allocate funds to the tune of more than Rs 1 trillion. This would speed up business opportunities, help in faster execution of projects, leading to world class infrastructure. Apart from technological advancement, infrastructure improvement is one of the most important catalysts when it comes to hastening the growth of travel and tourism.

Through our insights into this domain, we have observed that the Indian traveller is increasingly turning experimental. Correspondingly, there’s been a rise in travel start-ups and SMEs in India, providing brilliant and innovative ideas to them. We urgently hope the government provides more opportunities for funding support to these enterprises. Apart from off the beaten track ideas, cruise tourism should get more encouragement, considering a large part of India is coastal.

Business travel in India also shows high prospects and the number of Indians travelling on business is slated to be the second highest in the world by 2030 after China. It will be fitting if Corporate India -- which is adding to the travel business -- gets some relief too, with an expected reduction in corporate tax this year.

2016 has been an extremely interesting year with talk of demonetization and GST dominating the news bytes. We look forward to an exciting 2017-18!”

A wealth of renowned Travel and Tourism brands to embark on the SATTE 2017 bandwagon

India’s Flagship Show for Travel and Tourism Industry by UBM India

NEW DELHI, January 19th, 2017: UBM India will be hosting the 24th edition of SATTE, South Asia's leading travel trade show from 15-17 February 2017 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The expo is represented by more than 870 exhibitors and participants from over 40 countries and 28 Indian states, with several significant exhibitors making an inroad to SATTE 2017 for the first time. SATTE will provide a comprehensive platform to domestic and international buyers and professionals from across the travel, tourism and hospitality industry along with National and State Tourism Boards (NTOs and STOs) to congregate and conduct business, arrive at solution-driven innovations to counteract economic uncertainties and promote inbound, outbound and domestic tourism in India. This most favoured industry platform is also well-supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.

SATTE continues to receive support of international organisations and Indian travel trade associations such as World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), Indian Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB), Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), SKAL International, United Federation of Travel Agents Associations (UFTAA), Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI), Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) and IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI), to name a few. Spread over 3 days, SATTE 2017 will be witness to several exciting partnerships and announcements that promise to augur in new trends in the industry. Visitors at the signature expo can expect to witness a number of features including a special pavilion of 12 start-ups and venture capital firms that will be on board to provide seed investments for innovative ideas.

The expo will see participation from almost all State Tourism Boards. As far as NTOs are concerned, USA, Mexico, Peru, Czech Republic, Spain, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Israel, Thailand, Indonesia, Macau, Fiji, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, New Zealand, Reunion Island and Egypt amongst others have confirmed their participation with Peru, Vietnam and Sharjah Joining in for the first time. Turkey and Maldives are all set to confirm their participation soon. Dubai, Sri Lanka, and Thailand are partner countries for SATTE 2017.

SATTE 2017 is also going to witness an active participation from hospitality players such as, Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, ITDC, Sterling Resorts, Dubai Parks & Resorts, Movenpick Hotel & Resorts, Minor Hotels, Melia Hotels International, ONYX Hospitality Group, Ramee Group of Hotels, Shangri –La Hotels and Resorts, Venetian Cotai amongst others. Apart from NTOs and State Tourism Boards, travel & hospitality companies, airlines, cruiseliners, DMCs, OTAs and tourism products will also join the event. SATTE works closely with renowned travel associations, organisations and media houses, keeping visitors and buyers at the show well-informed on trends and updates of the industry.

Pronab Sarkar, President, Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) said, “SATTE has emerged as one of the premium platforms in the country, where one can find all the segments that make up the travel industry. This is the place where the entire tourism fraternity comes under one umbrella and a lot of actual business happens. Also through SATTE, newer and hitherto unknown destinations get a lot of focus and this is very important for tourism to grow.”

According to PP Khanna, President, Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), “SATTE is the biggest travel trade exhibition in South Asia. It brings international exhibitors and buyers who have travel business in India under one roof. Not only does it give fresh exposure to established players, it also offers a plethora of opportunities to new entrants. It is a great networking platform where participants get to generate a lot of business leads and transact business.”

Lauding the SATTE platform, Biji Eapen, President, IATA Agents Association of India, opined, “We are sure that SATTE 2017 will follow its tradition and the newer features will only help SATTE establish new growth paths for the Indian Travel and Tourism Industry. SATTE 2016 -- the 23rd edition of SATTE – was labeled ‘Unprecedented and Bold’, and had also proved to be a spectacular event with around 860 exhibitors from 35 countries, 30 international & 28 domestic Tourism Boards. The key sessions and panel discussions had covered a wide range of subjects and relevant topics that brought together industry stakeholders on a single platform allowing a valuable exchange of ideas.”

Speaking on the upcoming 24th edition of SATTE and its latest developments, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “SATTE has now become an institution and has evolved as a truly global exhibition in this part of the world. In spite of worldwide uncertainties this year, it stands taller than ever before. SATTE has an expected turnout of over 21,000 qualified travel professionals – each visiting the expo with a high expectancy from the event and its innovative, solution-driven features like the knowledge seminars, product launches and a grand Awards Night that is set to celebrate excellence and innovation within the industry.”

One of the key features of SATTE 2017 will be the conference programme scheduled for February 15 and 16 that promises industry discussions and sharing of new insights pertaining to the sector and industry best practices. Additionally, key stakeholders are looking forward to the six intensive panel discussions that SATTE is also set to host this year.

As a pre-cursor to the expo, UBM India will be hosting the SATTE Awards 2017 for the first time. Slated for the evening of February 14, the awards is an endeavour to recognize and celebrate the excellence, achievements, and innovations of key players in the Travel and Tourism industry. It will be based on transparent, authentic and genuine parameters, a philosophy which is imbibed in the values of SATTE. Networking opportunities, presentations, and other features will add substance and style to the evening. The 19 award categories will cover various segments of the travel and tourism industry including airlines, cruise, tour operators, hotels, destinations, online travel portals, to name just a few.

About UBM India

UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in

…Reiterates renewed focus on Renewable Energy in India

Over 600 exhibitors, over 26,000 visitors, 40 countries & 10 country pavilions
Exuberant International Participation, Global Interest, International Investments & Technology Breakthroughs marked the 10th Anniversary of REI
Renewed support of Central & State Governments and Key Nodal Agencies
Three-day Industry conference on ‘Renewables…surging ahead’, captured the entire breadth of the Renewable Energy Spectrum with 23 Sessions and workshops
An exclusive Session on International Solar Alliance by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, reinforced the key aspects of policy and the growing importance of Indian Leadership on the World Energy Map
Crucial Industry Dialogues in the form of CEO Conclave, took forward important discussions on Industry, Policy and International perspectives
Growth of 13 % in footfalls.
The 2nd edition of the Renewable Energy India (REI ) Awards, a prelude to the REI Expo, recognised and honoured excellence in the various facets of the Renewable Energy project development and performance.

Sept, Delhi (NCR): UBM India, India’s leading exhibitions organiser, successfully concluded the 10th edition of its flagship event, Renewable Energy India (REI) Expo held from 7th to 9th September 2016 at the India Expo Center & Mart, Greater Noida. The event was supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India (MNRE), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA), Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) and International collaboration through the Indo-German Energy Forum (IGEF) and Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF).

The expo was certified by UFI, the global association of the Exhibitions Industry, and saw the presence of key dignitaries, Shri. Upendra Tripathi, Secretary, MNRE , Government of India; Mr. Justin Wu, Head of APAC, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, Hong Kong; Hon’ble Mr. James Gordon Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, Government of Canada; Mr. Hans-Josef Fell, President of the Energy Watch Group (EWG) & Former Member of German Parliament; Mr. Munehiko Tsuchiya, Executive Director, NEDO, Japan; H.E Ambassador Tomasz Łukaszuk, Embassy of Poland in India; Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India and Mr. Rajneesh Khattar, Group Director, UBM India amidst an august industry gathering.

The show brought together internationally renowned exhibitors, consultants, business experts and key government officials under one common platform, to discuss global best practices and seek solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in the power and energy sector.

REI in its 10th anniversary saw over 600 exhibiting companies and participation from countries such as India, Japan, Switzerland, USA, Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia, Italy, Canada, Malaysia, Netherlands, Israel, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Belgium.

Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India Pvt. Ltd, said “With REI Expo 2016, UBM India bridged the gap between the Industry, Government & Investors. REI ably supported the Indian Government’s endeavours of a quantum growth in the renewable energy sector by serving as an Industry catalyst, bringing in the international fraternity, including investors and technological experts, to India. I am confident that this will enable the fruition of potential projects and setting up of manufacturing units under the ‘Make in India’ campaign. The show witnessed an impressive turnout of visitors and is clearly Asia’s largest industry event in the renewable energy sector. It duly concluded amidst industry applauds from both International participants as well as Central & State Governments.”

“The special 10th anniversary of the expo saw multiple country participation, best of technology, cost effective solutions, participation of industry leaders and various country delegations, top global brands exhibiting their product and solution offerings, and content-rich conferences,” he summed up.

The REI Expo served as a showcase and launch pad for companies to introduce new products and technologies. These included:

-        Webdyn, a French company, launched two main innovative products in India to help with the smart collection of data : WebdynSun & WebdynModbus . The company is a European leader in the supply of multi-protocols concentrators and sensors that cover applications of teleservice and monitoring.

-        Vikram Solar Pvt. Ltd. showcased the Solar Tracker device that can increase energy generation by following the Sun’s direction during the day.

-        Rays Power Infra. Ltd. launched their rooftop residential business
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-        Canadian solar energy Pvt. Ltd. showcased 5 busbar modules, Mono PERC modules, double glass modules and 1500 V modules

-        SMA Solar India Pvt. Ltd. showcased Zeversolar- rooftop solution

-        DuPont highlighted products including DuPont™ Solamet® photovoltaic metallization that helps in significantly increasing the efficiency of solar cells and the power output of solar panels. The second product highlighted was DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride films - the only backsheet material proven to protect solar panels for more than 30 years even in extreme climactic conditions.

-        Mundra Solar PV Ltd. displayed advanced technologies such as High Efficiency, Multi Crystalline silicon solar cell, Mono PERC Technology, Module Level Power Technology along with high-end Inverters, AC Solar Modules and Bifacial Technology at the event

-        RelyOn Solar announced a partnership deal with MiaSolé for sales and marketing of its Next Generation, Flexible, Ultra-light Solar Technology and will represent MiaSolé for the India and South Asia markets

-        SEMIKRON launched its High Voltage (3300 V) and High current (1000 A & 1400 A) for the first time in India further strengthening its already strong and vast product portfolio.

-        Hitachi Hi-Rel offered Grid Connected Solar Inverters with an available range between 250 kW to 1.25 MW, having 1.2 GW installed base in India

-        Waaree Energies Ltd, a solar photovoltaic module manufacturer launched the new 1500V System Voltage crystalline solar module. The module comes packed with a whole lot of inherent advantages which are absent in 1000 V modules. Certain key ones include the lowering of balance of system costs as high voltage systems allow larger number of modules to be connected in a single string, reducing the number of combiner boxes, shorter runs of wiring, trenching, labour and DC breakers, all of which create reduced efficacy in the system.

-        Renesola launched their high frequency modules, based on PRC technology, and double glass-based modules that are expected to be available in the market from 2017

-        SOLARGISE displayed and demonstrated their latest technology with new modules for the first time in public. The production of the new module which has less glass and more of plating is expected to commence soon.

-        ABB displayed new string inverters, sample inverters and outdoor switch gate

About UBM India

UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in.

UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in

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India Kitchen & Bath Show 2016 further harnesses the potential for Kitchen and Bath market in India

A congregation of 100 renowned Indian and Global brands by UBM Index Trade Fairs

22nd July 2016, New Delhi: UBM Index Trade Fairs, host of the flagship show, Index, inaugurated its 2nd edition of India Kitchen and Bath show 2016 ( 22-24 July at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi ). The show was inaugurated by eminent industry designers and dignitaries, Mr. Pratap Jadhav: IIID- All India President, Ar. Radhika Viswanathan, Chairperson, IIID- Delhi Chapter, Ar. Tanuja B K – Immediate Past chairperson, IIID – Delhi chapter, Ar. Meena Mani, Mani Chowla Architects, Mr. Nitin Nagrale – Founder and General Secretary – HPMF, Ar. Habeeb khan, Smita & Habeeb Khan Architects, Mr. L.A Khan: Managing Director- UBM Index Trade Fairs and Mrs. Sylvia Khan: Director- UBM Index Trade Fairs.

Supported by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), All India Hardware Association, Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum, Indian council of ceramic tiles & sanitary ware,endorsed by the India Design Council (IDC) & Knowledge Partner National Institute of Design the three day show brought together buyers and traders in kitchen and bath equipments, OEM white goods, accessories, kitchen and bath furniture and fittings, lighting products with architects, interior designers, builders, project managers, consultants, procurement heads across the hospitality, corporate and government sectors. Renowned companies such as Hafele, Geberit, Godrej Interio, Century Ply, Kkolar, Labacha, Saniflo, Hardwyn, Blum, Liebherr, Nagold, Glint Faucets, Lifetime, Brassage, Ecostone, JB Glass, Slimline, Karcher, Wadbros, Aquarium Bath, Sanituf, Mahalaxmi lumbers, Supreme Solar, Venus and Surajwood amongst others, displayed their products and offerings.

Highlights of the show include the Sculpture Zone, presented by Aura Art showcasing sculptures by artists such as ( Sculptors) Suresh Kumar, Asurvedh, Pradeep Jogdand, Pardeep Kumar and (Painters) Tejinder Kanda, Veguri Ravindra Babu, Vikash Kalra, Madan Lal. It also includes KUDOS, the popular showcase honouring inspirational work of top 15 eminent architects of India. The fair is also marked by knowledge forums, seminars and will also see a presentation on the ‘India Design Mark’ by The India Design Council, to promote innovations of budding Architects & Designers of the industry.

One of the highlights of the event include ‘Design Yatra’, an all India initiative by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers ( IIID ) to spread design in the masses. Design Yatra is a convoy of four nano cars that was inaugurated at the National convention of IIID at Indore in February 2016. The convoy which is commencing its journey from IKB 2016, will campaign in about 30 cities comprising IIID’s regional chapters and centers that will organise a number of events around the theme “Design for the masses.” The second day of the event will feature the Interactive knowledge seminar “A treat in retreat” by Ar. Tony Joseph and IIID,

Delhi chapter along with the Flag off ceremony of “Design Yatra” which is expected be attended by over 80 eminent Architects.

Speaking at the inauguration of the 2nd edition of India Kitchen and Bath Show, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “The luxury market in India is growing at a CAGR of 25 per cent over the last couple of years. With factors such as higher standards of living, increasing disposable income and increasing expenditure on beautifying homes, India is no longer a testing ground, but a profitable market for premium brands. Consumers are gradually willing to spend on premium quality products. The modular kitchen and sanitary ware markets have witnessed a shift from utility to luxury and is expected to grow further. With its second edition, UBM Index Trade Fairs will help tap and further harness the potential for this maturing market in India.”

“The show being one of the leading trade events in the Northern region will provide an excellent platform to the Specifier community. It will offer market-entry and business opportunities to companies in this region and will strength the supply chain cycle of the industry” he added.

Mr L.A Khan, Managing Director, UBM Index Trade Fairs further elaborated, “The demand for modular kitchens and sanitary ware is growing particularly for branded quality products. Change in lifestyle and increasing purchasing power has driven the demand for such super-premium products. India Kitchen & Bath is an extension of our offering to the niche segment of the Specifier industry we have been catering to, since the last 28 years. It is a platform that will give an exposure to Indian and global brands to showcase their products, technology and innovations to the industry and will help buyers to meet and network with quality brands in order to grow their business.”

UBM India hosts UBM Index annually in Mumbai, India's biggest interiors, architecture and design event, that hosts over 25,000 trade visitors and 300 exhibitors with country pavilions from China, Turkey, UK and Spain.

About UBM India

UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in.

Industry gears up for Renewable Energy India 2016

Global Investments & Technological breakthroughs mark the 10th edition

· REI : (September 7-9) South Asia’s leading Renewable Energy Trade Expo by UBM India; 40 participating countries, over 650 exhibitor, 1000 + Delegates, estimated to attract over 25,000 visitors

· Three day power packed conference - “Renewables : Surging Ahead”: (September 7-9) Conference to highlight innovations, challenges and way forward

· 2nd edition of Renewable Energy India Awards: ( 6th September ) To recognize Innovation & Excellence in the Renewable Energy Industry

New Delhi, 21st July 2016: UBM India, India’s leading exhibitions organiser will host the 10th edition of its flagship event, Renewable Energy India Expo (REI) from 7th to 9th September 2016 at the India Expo Center, Greater Noida. REI is a global platform where India’s green economy community including overseas participants will congregate to discuss industry trends, challenges and market insights including the Indian regulatory framework. The event aims to further upscale and mainstream the applications of renewable energy resources, showcase product launches, innovations and augment the forethought through international exhibition and conference platform.

REI 2016, the 10th anniversary of the expo will see participation from countries such as India, Japan, Switzerland, USA, Korea, Taiwan, China, Australia, Italy, Canada, Malaysia, Netherlands, Israel, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Belgium and is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt of India (MNRE), Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA), Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) and International collaboration through Indo German Energy Forum (IGEF) and Bloomberg New Energy Finance(BNEF).

The expo is certified by UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibitions Industry and will see the presence of key dignitaries, Shri. Upendra Tripathi, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India; Shri Ashvini Kumar, Managing Director, SECI; Shri K.S. Popli, CMD, IREDA; Mr. Simon Stolp, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank; Mr. AK Jain, CMD, Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited. Mr. Justin Wu, Head of Asia, Bloomberg New Energy Finance; Hon’ble Mr. James Gordon Carr, Minister of Natural Resources, Canada and Mr. Munehiko Tsuchiya, Executive Director, NEDO, Japan amongst others.

Bringing together Manufacturers, EPC, and service provides, the expo will have over 650 exhibitors including companies like Lerri Solar, Adani, Skypower, Trina Solar, Tata Power, JA Solar, KRYFS, Suzlon, Solargise, Waaree, Vikram Solar, L&T, Rays Power, Canadian Solar, Sova Power, Azure Power, Delta Power, Fronius, SMA India, Huawei, Bosch, ABB India, Moser Baer, Talesun Power, Mahindra Susten, GCL, Senvion, Gamesa India, Inox Wind, DHHI, Renesola amongst others. The show will feature country pavilions from Japan, Canada, Italy, Taiwan and China.

Highlights of the expo include a power packed three-day conference themed “Renewables : Surging Ahead” with content rich sessions by MNRE, Bloomberg New Energy Finance, IBA, IGEF, Bridge to India, Solar Thermal Federation of India, Council on Energy Environment and Water (CEEW), Mercom and NIWE. The sessions will cover various key topics such as ‘Market landscape: Taking stock of India’s RE goals; milestones achieved; and challenges ahead’, ‘Tipping Point: The rising trend of Competitive Bidding, ‘Wind: Policy Roadmap for the 60 GW target; How far we have reached; What are the specific challenges of the sector; Financing challenges for the Offshore and policy incentives’, ‘Looking Beyond Installation: Operation and Maintenance towards Sustainability of Long Term Projects’, ‘On Top of the Roof: Assessing the 40 GW of Rooftop target in respect to residential Solar’ and ‘Riding the Manufacturing high: , How Much? How Far? How Long? Make in India’ to enhance the usage of Renewable Energy in India. Eminent industry speakers from across the world such as Mr. Simon Stolp, Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank, Mr. Praveer Sinha, CMD, Tata Power DDL; Sanjay Sharma, Head of Contracts, SECI; Sanjay Mandavkar, Sr. President, Corporate Finance, YES BANK; Sunil Jain, MD, Hero Future Energies; .Mr. Gyanesh Chaudhary- MD & CEO, Vikram solar; David Keck; President and CEO, GTAT technologies, USA ; Pankaj Batra, Chief Engineer, Central Electricity Authority, Gerhard Mütter ,Technical Director, Alternative Energy Solutions GmbH, Austria, Dr. Klaus Eberhardt, Technology Manager, M+W Group, Sutterlueti, Juergen , Head of Energy Segment and Business Development, Gantner Instruments Group , Austria amongst other industry stalwarts will discuss on key issues and trends related to Renewable Energy.

Other highlights include World of Innovation Arena for Tech talk & Product launch, Multiple workshops, CEO conclave, Session on Smart Grid, Finance Roundtable and a Skill development program by National Institute of Wind Energy.

The expo will also take forward the hugely popular Business Plan Competition in association with TiE ( Delhi ) where selected entrants would present an innovative business idea, which will be rated by the jury comprising Investors, Entrepreneurs and Tech Gurus. The program will kick-start with an engaging Panel Discussion on ‘Opportunities in Cleantech & Renewables Sector: Scenario for Entrepreneurs. This will be followed by individual pitches by selected entries and unveiling of their Business Plans for which the best ideas will be awarded. Taking it further a specific Ideation Table, delving deeper on each component with the subject expert will be conducted that will provide a unique opportunity for the budding entrepreneurs to be mentored by the best in the Industry.

Speaking on the announcement of the 10th anniversary of Renewable Energy India, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “India is set for a period of rapid and sustained growth in energy demand and plans to quadruple its renewable power capacity to 175 Gigawatt by 2022 as part of the government’s plan to supply electricity to every household. India, home to 18% of the world’s population, uses only 6% of the world’s primary energy. India’s energy consumption has almost doubled since 2000 and the potential for further growth is enormous. Developing a robust ecosystem is the need of the hour and UBM India with REI stands ready to support this vision by serving as an Industry catalyst in bringing the technology and the international fraternity including investors to India to enable potential projects and set up manufacturing units under the ‘Make in India’ campaign.”

“This year, we have also reached an important milestone and achieved a new momentum with the 10th anniversary of the expo. The expo will provide a perfect platform for stakeholders from the renewable energy community to come together and address challenges that have acted as speed bumps to this growth. It will have multiple country participation, best of technology, cost effective solutions, participation of Industry leaders, various country delegation, top global brands exhibiting their product and solution offerings and content rich conferences.” he add

The trade show will also be preceded by the 2nd Renewable Energy India Awards, slated for 6th September, 2016 that aims to recognise the efforts, innovation, and excellence and promote the talent in the industry. The Awards will have an august audience of industry stalwarts competing under various categories from both manufacturing & implementing communities.

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UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences & seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia. For further details, please visit ubmindia.in.

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Over 100 renowned brands to showcase at the 2nd edition of India Kitchen and Bath

A pioneer exhibition for the kitchen and bath industry by UBM Index Trade Fairs

07 July 2016, New Delhi: UBM Index Trade Fairs, organisers of the flagship show INDEX FAIRS, will host the 2nd edition of India Kitchen & Bath, its pioneer exhibition for the kitchen and bath industry. The exhibition will be held from 22-24 July 2016 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

The three day trade fair is a strategic platform that will bring buyers and traders from sectors such as kitchen and bath equipments, OEM white goods, accessories, kitchen and bath furniture and fittings, lighting products with architects, interior designers, builders, project managers, consultants, procurement heads across the hospitality, corporate and government, all under one roof. The event is supported by Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), All India Hardware Association, Hospitality Purchasing Managers Forum, India council of ceramic tiles & Sanitary ware and Endorsed by India Design Council (IDC).

The fair will be marked by knowledge forums, seminars , an Art enclave, a Sculpture Zone and a Kudos Gallery (A tribute to Indian Architecture Design). The trade fair will also see a presentation on the ‘India Design Mark’ by The India Design Council, to promote innovations of budding Architects & Designers of the industry. One of the highlights of the event include ‘Design Yatra’, an all India initiative by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers ( IIID ) to spread design in the masses. Design Yatra is a convoy of four nano cars that was inaugurated at the National convention of IIID at Indore in February 2016. The convoy which will commence its journey from IKB 2016, will campaign in about 30 cities comprising IIID’s regional chapters and centers that will organise a number of events around the theme “Design for the masses.” The second day of the event will feature the Interactive knowledge seminar “A treat in retreat” by Ar. Tony Joseph and IIID, Delhi chapter along with the Flag off ceremony of “Design Yatra” which is expected be attended by over 80 eminent Architects.

India Kitchen & Bath 2016 will witness the presence of renowned brands such as Hafele, Geberit, Godrej Interio, Century Ply, Kkolar, Labacha, Saniflo, Hardwyn, Blum, Liebherr, Nagold, Glint Faucets, Lifetime, Brassage, Ecostone, JB Glass, Slimline, Karcher, Wadbros, Aquarium Bath, Sanituf, Mahalaxmi lumbers, Supreme Solar, Venus and Surajwood amongst others that will display their products and offerings. The event will see participation from countries such as France, South Korea & China.

Speaking on the announcement of the second edition of India Kitchen and Bath 2016, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “With the luxury market in India growing at a CAGR of 25 per cent over the last couple of years, the modular kitchen and sanitary ware markets have witnessed a shift from utility to luxury. Factors such as increasing disposable incomes, higher standards of living, increasing expenditure on beautifying homes and purchase of premium products, the industry is expected to further grow in the coming years. Against this landscape, UBM Indexfairs India with its second edition of India Kitchen and Bath will help tap and further harness the potential for this growing market in India”.

“With India Kitchen and Bath being one of the leading trade events in the Northern region, UBM Indexfairs will provide an excellent platform to the Specifier community. It will offer market-entry and business opportunities to the growing market in this region while strengthening the supply chain cycle of the industry” he added.

Mr L.A Khan, Managing Director, UBM Index Trade Fairs further elaborated, “Rapid urbanisation has lead to increased standards of living, which has resulted in escalated demand for super-premium or luxury bathroom products as well as prefabricated kitchens. India Kitchen & Bath is an extension of our offering to the niche segment of the Specifier industry we have been catering to, since the last 28 years. It is a platform that will give an exposure to Indian and global brands to showcase their products, technology and innovations to the industry and will help buyers to meet and interact with quality brands in order to grow their business.”

UBM India hosts UBM Index annually in Mumbai, India's biggest interiors, architecture and design event, that hosts over 25,000 trade visitors and 300 exhibitors with country pavilions from China, Turkey, UK and Spain.

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Over 60 Indian and global brands to showcase at Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) 2016

May 26 2016, 11.30 PM IST || Pocket News Alert

South India's only Security and Fire exhibition by UBM India

Chennai, 26th May, 2016: After a successful completion of the first edition, UBM India, organisers of IFSEC India, announced the second edition of ‘Security and Fire Expo (SAFE) – South India’. Slated for 9th -11th June 2016’ at the Chennai Trade Centre, the expo aims to bring together over 60 renowned Indian and International brands from surveillance, entrance and home automation industry, consultants, business experts and key government officials to congregate, interact, network, see the latest innovations from world’s leading companies, source business solutions and gather invaluable expert support, all under one roof. The expo is supported by electronic security association of India (ESAI) and Asian Professional security Association (APSA).

The event provides an opportunity for the visitors to learn about the latest technology and industry trends and discover the best solutions to keep their business and clients secured. SAFE – South India is the key Security and Fire event in the Southern market of India with products like CCTV & video surveillance, biometrics & RFID, integrated systems, access control, cyber security, integrated systems, physical security, perimeter protection, fire detection systems, intruder alarms and fire alarms on display.

In its second year, SAFE India has grown in size and depth, attracting industry leaders and key exhibitors including our Premier Partners Accu-Vision, ERD Technologies, Prama Hikvision, Hi-Focus, Unicam, XYZ Digital Pvt. Ltd., Samriddhi Automations Pvt. Ltd., Sparsh , Uniview and others such as A-ID Systems (I) Pvt. Ltd., Altrox World Corp, Atlanta Systems Pvt Ltd, ATSS, Automation Zone, Axestrack Software Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Cloud 9 Securities, Clumaxx Technology, Divine Eye, Gasvigil Technologies Pvt. Ltd., , In4 Solutions, Jack Enterprises, Krinovate Services, Kubhera Cable Private Limited (Crest), Leaf Technologies Pvt Ltd, Mark Electronics, Matrix Comsec Pvt. Ltd., Metro Electronics, Movision Technologies, Mudra Electronics, MX-MDR Technologies Ltd, Onebee technology Pvt. Ltd., Ontracking Fzco, Rahul Cable, Ranjana Computers, Rax-Tech International, Sidhi Vinayak Security Systems, Sun Security System, Swaraj Secutech Pvt. Ltd., Unicom IT Solutions amongst others.

Speaking on the announcement, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India Pvt. Ltd, said “Today, the growing consensus amongst several South Indian State Governments on the need for providing a safe working environment in line with the best practises adopted in some of the world’s safest cities, has opened up a huge market, setting the stage for fierce competition amongst the leading players in security industry. South India has long been an important business hub for commercial and homeland security in India. With SAFE 2016 being the only such trade event in the region; UBM India intends to offer market-entry and business opportunities to the growing market in the region while strengthening the supply chain cycle of the industry.”

“ It aims to draw together Indian and International brands from surveillance, entrance and home automation industry, showcase latest innovations from leading companies across the globe, source business solutions and garner invaluable expert support, all under one roof.” He added.

The expo will also be a launch pad for leading security companies to introduce products in an emerging market, whilst establishing relationships with key decision-makers. The congregation will see professionals from across the industry including security and safety managers from Hospitality, IT/BPO & Service Industry, Real estate, Port Authorities, Power plants, Logistics, Construction, Architecture, Automobile, Manufacturing, Industrial, Retail, Jewellery, Health, Education, IT, Networking, Telecoms, Automation, BFSI.

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UBM India’s Child, Baby and Maternity Expo India opens it’s 4th edition today

April 20 2016, 17.21 PM IST || Pocket News Alert

April 20, 2016: CBME India 2016, the three day (20th – 22nd April 2016) trade show hosted by UBM India, commenced today at Bombay Convention and Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The event was inaugurated by Chief Guest Smt Poonam Mahajan, Member of Parliament; Guest of Honour Smt Snehal Ambekar, Mayor of Mumbai; Special Guest Dr Nandita Palshetkar, President, Mumbai Obstetrics and Gynecological Society and Mr Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India amidst an august industry gathering. The show brought together global suppliers and manufacturers of child, baby and maternity products and services under one roof.

UBM India’s Child, Baby and Maternity Expo India opens it’s 4th edition today

Chief Guest Smt. Poonam Mahajan highlighted that events like CBME India help in creating awareness which is the need of the hour. She also emphasized that she would take this initiative further with the Government as companies exhibited products which were in line with the ‘Make in India’ campaign, as stated on the sidelines of CBME India 2016.

CBME India 2016 in its fourth year, is India’s one of a kind B2B exhibition with over 100 exhibitors and 300 Indian and global brands. The expo intends to provide an unrivalled business opportunity to Indian and global manufacturers and providers of child, baby and maternity products and services, providing access to thousands of retailers, wholesalers, distributors, investor, importers, franchisee market and educational institutions. The event is supported by All India Association of Industries.

The companies participating this year are key world-renowned brands like J L Morrison, Mother Care, Piramal, Me and Moms Pvt Ltd, Little’s (India), Bonny Products, TOONZ Retail, Chicco, Lovi, Smitten Baby, Farlin, Gemini Lifestyle Private Ltd, Posh Baby and Kids India, R for Rabbit Baby Products Pvt Ltd, Momzjoy and Royal Brushes Ltd amongst others providing a wide spectrum of quality international products and technology.

Speaking on the inaugural, Mr. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “The children and baby care products market has emerged as one of the most lucrative markets in India over a period of time. Continuous innovation and development of brands and increase in investments from both domestic and International have contributed to the growth of this industry in the recent years making India a worthwhile market for such products amongst the other emerging nations. The kind of industry response we at UBM India have received towards CBME India 2016 further validates the potential of this industry. This year too, we are glad to showcase over 300 Indian and global brands providing you access to further your business.”

This year’s edition includes the launch of Cool Kids Fashion India, a first of its kind event which highlights premium kids fashion from both well-known and emerging designers, brands and manufacturers. A signature affair to position India on the map of the kids fashion industry, Cool Kids Fashion India includes a complete overview of children’s clothing and accessories and showcases various features such as Premium Exhibition, A Fashion Design contest for kids, trend forum launch pad, Kids fashion gallery and workshops on merchandising and styling. The expo also presents an Innovative Product Corner (IPC) wherein CBME India will recognise design excellence and innovation from the participating exhibitors at IPC with an Innovative Product Award.

Like every year, the expo has a series of panel discussions and knowledge sessions with speakers from renowned retail and e-commerce companies such as J L Morison (India) Ltd., Wazir Advisor; Being Human, Tommy Hilfiger, Supplified.com; Apples eyes; Deal jeans; The Children’s Palace, Pepe, SafetyKart.com, Musafir.com and YoStartups.com amongst others. The first day witnessed a panel discussion that included topics such as ‘How can brands and SMEs successfully leverage the E-commerce Business Opportunity and Operational Excellence and Driving Efficiencies in Supply Chain – Way ahead. Whereas, the second day will witness seminars that will discuss the following themes - ‘Indian kids’ wear market: Global brands fill in the gap, Luxe and designer kids’ wear: Is it just the tip of the iceberg?’

It may be mentioned here that UBM India is India's leading exhibition organizer that provides the industry with platforms that bring together buyers and sellers from around the world, through a portfolio of exhibitions, content led conferences and seminars. UBM India hosts over 25 large scale exhibitions and 40 conferences across the country every year; thereby enabling trade across multiple industry verticals. A UBM Asia Company, UBM India has offices across Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai. UBM Asia is owned by UBM plc which is listed on the London Stock Exchange. UBM Asia is the leading exhibition organizer in Asia and the biggest commercial organizer in mainland China, India and Malaysia.