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IBISWorld Industry Report X0018

Exhibition and Conference Centres in Australia

May 2012 Aries Nuguid

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About this Industry

Industry Definition Main Activities Similar Industries Additional Resources

17 Competitive Landscape

17 Market Share Concentration 17 Key Success Factors 17 Cost Structure Benchmarks 19 Basis of Competition 19 Barriers to Entry 19 Industry Globalisation

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Industry at a Glance Industry Performance

Executive Summary Key External Drivers Current Performance Industry Outlook Industry Life Cycle

20 Major Companies 22 Operating Conditions

22 Capital Intensity 23 Technology & Systems 23 Revenue Volatility 24 Regulation & Policy 24 Industry Assistance

11 Products & Markets

11 Supply Chain 11 Products & Services 12 Demand Determinants 13 Major Markets 13 International Trade 15 Business Locations

25 Key Statistics

25 Industry Data 25 Annual Change 25 Key Ratios

26 Jargon & Glossary

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Exhibition and Conference Centres in Australia May 2012

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About this Industry

Industry definition

This industry includes companies involved in organising and hosting exhibitions and conferences. Industry revenue comes from venues (for example, convention centres and hotels) that are hired for events. Revenue also comes from event organisers and is typically generated from venue hire, registration fees, food and beverage and accommodation.

Main Activities

The primary activities of this industry are Hosting exhibitions Hosting conferences

The major products and services in this industry are Accommodation Beverages Car park fees and other income Food Venue hire

Similar Industries

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