World Tobacco Asia 2008
11 - 13 November 2008
The Venetian Macau Resort Hotel, Macau, China

WORLD TOBACCO ASIA 2008 SHOW SUCCESS!

World Tobacco Asia 2008 took place between the 11 and 13 November 2008 in The Venetian Macau Resort Hotel, China. The show got off to a flying start with talks from accredited industry figures at the conference and positive feedback from exhibitors in the exhibition hall.

Graham Goodwin-King, Key Account Director for Payne complimented:
Asia for us is the fastest growing region for the tobacco industry in the world. It is always positive to showcase our company at these types of events as it is a great opportunity to meet up with our customers and some familiar faces. The show has been organised well and it has been a great venue to hold this show in.

China and the tobacco market

The importance of China and Asia to the worldwide tobacco markets has never been more obvious than now. As the worlds largest market for cigarettes with approximately 350m consumers, China produces more cigarettes than any other country producing 30% and consuming a third of the worlds cigarettes.  As the number of smokers in this part of the world continues to rise, China and Asia have become the most sought after markets for tobacco companies.

Macau has long been the world's unique and culturally rich destination, recognized by UNESCO for World Heritage status.  Now, Macau is fast becoming Asia's most exciting entertainment destination and pre-eminent convention destination as well.  Nowhere else in Asia will you find the rare combination of facilities, attractions, and amenities available here.

World Tobacco Asia 2008 was the latest in a series of exhibitions and conferences, from the team behind the market leading World Tobacco magazine that goes to the heart of these increasingly important markets.

The World Tobacco exhibitions have a proven track record attracting the right visitors.  Our previous China events have taken place in 1999, 2001 and 2004. In total these three events have attracted over 18,000 visitors.

The legacy of these events, and the strong and co-operative relationship with the Chinese and Asian tobacco industries, makes World Tobacco Asia 2008 a vital exhibition in which to participate.

Organised by the people who know the tobacco industry
World Tobacco Asia is organised by the team behind the market-leading publications World Tobacco, World Tobacco China Edition, World Tobacco Russia Edition, World Tobacco Directory and the World Tobacco Files / Market Reports and has more than 40 years experience in serving the international tobacco industry.

As well as Kunming 2004 and the Hong Kong 2001 & 1999 events, World Tobacco has organised a number of successful conferences and exhibitions over the past 30 years in locations including Dubai, Prague, Moscow, Vienna, Amsterdam, Geneva, Nice and The Hague.

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