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Planning and Construction of Exhibition Centers in China: Problems and Future Uses : Planning and Construction of Exhibition Centers in China: Problems and Future Uses


1、Present Situation of Exhibition Center Construction in China. : 1、Present Situation of Exhibition Center Construction in China.


1） More than 20 cities have built modern exhibition centers: Dalian, Xiamen, Nanjing, Wuhan, Shenyang, Changchun, Shanghai, and etc. : 1） More than 20 cities have built modern exhibition centers: Dalian, Xiamen, Nanjing, Wuhan, Shenyang, Changchun, Shanghai, and etc.


Utilization Rates of Some newly established Exhibition Center : Utilization Rates of Some newly established Exhibition Center


2) A number of old exhibition halls have been renovated: Beijing Exhibition Hall and Shanghai Exhibition Hall. : 2) A number of old exhibition halls have been renovated: Beijing Exhibition Hall and Shanghai Exhibition Hall.


3） Many more cities are under the process of planning and constructing new exhibition centers: Beijing, Suzhou, Shenzhen, and zhenzhou. : 3） Many more cities are under the process of planning and constructing new exhibition centers: Beijing, Suzhou, Shenzhen, and zhenzhou.


Slide9 : 4) Summary: 158 exhibition centers (indoor space): 3.22 million sqm (outdoor space): 2.21 million sqm


Slide10 : 5) Occupancy: National average 10% Beijing 35%


2、Characteristics of the New Exhibition Centers. : 2、Characteristics of the New Exhibition Centers.


1）Symbol of the city : 1）Symbol of the city


2）Large scale to meet demands of the industry : 2）Large scale to meet demands of the industry


3） Utilization of high-tech : 3） Utilization of high-tech


4） Service-oriented and convenient facilities in the centers : 4） Service-oriented and convenient facilities in the centers


3、Driving forces behind the Development of Exhibition Centers. : 3、Driving forces behind the Development of Exhibition Centers.


1）Demands from the government sector: city image and local economic development. : 1）Demands from the government sector: city image and local economic development.


2）Inputs from the government sector: Fund, favorable conditions such as policies, tax reduction low interest rate. : 2）Inputs from the government sector: Fund, favorable conditions such as policies, tax reduction low interest rate.


3）Rapid development of exhibition and tourism industries : 3）Rapid development of exhibition and tourism industries


4） Olympic Games’ 2008 is a driving force behind Beijing’s Convention and Exhibition Industry. : 4） Olympic Games’ 2008 is a driving force behind Beijing’s Convention and Exhibition Industry.


Slide21 : 5）World Expo’ 2010 in Shanghai has a strong impact on construction of Convention and exhibition centers in cities near Shanghai.


4、Problems in Planning and Construction of Exhibition Centers in China. : 4、Problems in Planning and Construction of Exhibition Centers in China.


Slide23 : 1) Lack of central planning in accordance with regional economic and social development: exhibition centers scatter mostly in coastal areas.


2）Lack of marketing research leads to inadequate size: oversupply of space, strong competition to be expected. : 2）Lack of marketing research leads to inadequate size: oversupply of space, strong competition to be expected.


3） Overemphasis on deluxe interior and exterior decoration leads to high cost and impracticality. : 3） Overemphasis on deluxe interior and exterior decoration leads to high cost and impracticality.


4） Site selection is not rational : 4） Site selection is not rational ----Serious traffic problem due to being located in downtown area or far away from the city. ----Inadequate planning inside the centers due to insufficient land space. ----No space reserved for future development ----Parking problem.


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