Washington, D.C. – February 21, 2012 – The U.S. Department of Commerce’s U.S. Commercial Service is pleased to announce that it has granted Trade Fair Certification status to Reed Exhibitions and the American Gaming Association, 
to organize the official United States Exhibitor Pavilion at the Global Gaming Expo Asia 2012 (G2E Asia 2012) exhibition to be held at the Venetian Macao, in Macau S.A.R., People’s Republic of China, May 22 – 24, 2012. Detailed information can be found at: http://www.g2easia.com/en/.
G2E Asia is the largest and most sophisticated gaming exhibition and conference dedicated to the Asian gaming industry. The event provides industry suppliers the opportunity to showcase their most up-to-date technology, develop new business leads, learn the latest gaming trends and network with industry players from across Asia.
Sales Potential – Revenues from gaming in Asia are forecast to more than double from $34.3 billion in 2010 to $79.3 billion by 2015, representing an annual compound growth of 18.3%. Formerly a Chinese territory under Portuguese administration, Macau became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) upon reversion to China on December 20, 1999. The SAR maintains a high degree of autonomy, except in foreign affairs and defense, and retains its own currency, laws, and border controls. Macau does not use common law, but uses code law patterned on the Portuguese system.
Through certification, the U.S. Commercial Service recognizes the capability and exhibition experience of Reed Exhibitions to organize a world class event for U.S. exhibitors to showcase products and services for the gaming industry. The show serves as an excellent venue for U.S. companies to establish and expand overseas distribution, generate sales leads, evaluate competitors, and to work with U.S. Commercial Service Trade Specialists to identify potential buyers and partners. The U.S. Commercial Service helps U.S. companies establish international business relationships. The agency’s global network includes locations in more than 100 U.S. cities and in American consulates and embassies in nearly 80 countries. For more information on the U.S. Commercial Service, please visit www.export.gov.
The U.S. Commercial Service is actively promoting this event in the United States. Commercial Staff from the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong will be available at the exhibition to assist participating U.S. firms with their export needs and to facilitate contacts, meetings and appointments between U.S. exhibitors and business visitors.
Interested U.S. companies should contact Michael Johnson at Reed Exhibitions: mjohnson@globalgamingexpo.com, Tel: 203-840-5860.
Global Gaming Expo (G2E) is the international gaming trade show and conference “by the industry and for the industry.” Organized by the American Gaming Association (AGA) and Reed Exhibitions, G2E made its debut in fall 2001, defining itself as the pre-eminent show for the gaming-entertainment industry.
The AGA represents the commercial casino-entertainment industry by addressing federal legislative and regulatory issues. The association also serves as a clearinghouse for information, develops educational and advocacy programs, and provides leadership on industry-related issues of public concern.
Reed Exhibitions is the world’s leader in organizing a wide range of events, including exhibitions, conferences, congresses and meetings. In 2006 Reed brought together more than 6 million industry professions from around the world, generating billions of dollars in business. Today Reed events are held in 34 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific, and organized by 37 fully staffed offices. Reed’s portfolio of more than 460 events services 52 key industry sectors.
