Press Releases
Euro Bus Expo Press Releases
4th September 2008
ROYAL VISITOR TO JOIN INDUSTRY CELEBRATION
HRH The Duke of Kent will be taking part in a celebration of today’s modern and forward thinking passenger transport sector, when he pays a visit to Euro Bus Expo 2008, which opens in just two months time.
The Royal visitor will be coming to the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on Thursday 6th November, the third and final day of the coach and bus industry’s biennial trade event.
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15th August 2008
A TRIP TO SEE THE LATEST BUSES AND COACHES COULD LEAD TO A TICKET TO RIDE ON A CAMEL
Visitors who pre-register for their free entry ticket to Euro Bus Expo - Europe’s biggest dedicated trade event for the bus and coach sector in 2008 - will automatically get the chance to win a fabulous trip for two in Dubai.
Dubai is one of the world’s most exotic destinations, which combines a luxurious cosmopolitan lifestyle with the adventure of Arabia, with its bustling souks and majestic deserts. The massive investment in transport and tourism infrastructure makes it a fantastic destination to visit and a superb place to relax and unwind.
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22nd July 2008
Leading names join the debate at international Bus & Coach Conference
Leading names from both Europe and North America will be debating some of the key issues facing the bus and coach sector at a high profile International Conference taking place in conjunction with Euro Bus Expo 2008 this autumn.
The Conference, which organised and hosted by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) - the trade body for the bus, coach and light rail industries in the UK - will take place over two half day sessions on the afternoon of Wednesday 5th and the morning of Thursday November 6. The Conference will run in parallel with three day Euro Bus Expo 2008, which runs November 4 to 6 inclusive also at the NEC in Birmingham, UK
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26th June 2008
New exhibitors and new zones add extra dimension to Euro Bus Expo
Euro Bus Expo 2008 will host over 50 new exhibitors when the three day trade-only show opens for business on Tuesday 4th November. Newcomers to EBE08 will feature in all areas of the show, including the three dedicated zones for Technology, Environment and Training & Development which are also making their debuts.
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13th June 2008
Major Bus Groups put environmental credentials on at Euro Bus Expo 2008
Five of the UK’s largest bus groups, who between them run more than 30,000 vehicles and provide more than 2 billion passengers per year, will be using Euro Bus Expo this autumn to demonstrate how they are reducing their respective carbon footprints.
Co-ordinated by the Confederation of Passenger Transport (CPT) UK and in a major first for what is Europe’s largest dedicated industry event this year, Arriva plc, FirstGroup plc, Go Ahead Group plc, National Express Group plc and Stagecoach Group plc will all be highlighting a range of initiatives that they are individually deploying to reduce the environmental impact of their respective operations in a special “Environment Zone” at the show.
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20th May 2008
Bus Minister to give keynote address at Euro Bus Expo 2008
Minister of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Rosie Winterton MP, will make a keynote address when she visits the bus and coach industry’s biennial showcase on Thursday 6th November this year.
Rosie Winterton will be the first of a series of high profile speakers on the second day of an International Conference programme which is running in parallel with Euro Bus Expo 2008. The Conference will focus on the latest challenges facing the European bus and coach sector.
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25th May 2008
Europe?s bus and coach show in 2008
Taking place less than two months after the PCV/LGV Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) comes into force (for PCV) across all European Union member states, the highly topical and important issue of training in the bus and coach sector will be fully recognised at Euro Bus Expo 2008 thanks to a special initiative announced by the show organisers.
Sponsored by GoSkills, a dedicated Training & Development Zone has been established right at the heart of the show to allow visitors direct access to a host of training suppliers positioned in a central area, with further specialist advice and information also available from staff at GoSkills.
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25th April 2008
Euro Bus Expo 2008 almost fully sold out
The latest sales figures released by the organisers of Euro Bus Expo 2008 confirm that the exhibition is already very close to being fully sold out, despite being more than six months away from the opening of the show in November.
With less than 5% of stand space yet to be allocated, Euro Bus Expo (EBE08) is proving to be a hit with Exhibitors old and new, with sales significantly ahead of the equivalent point in 2006 when the highly successful inaugural show was staged. The three day biennial trade-only event will take place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on 4-6th November 2008.
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14th March 2008
Technology takes centre stage at Euro Bus Expo 2008
The latest developments in technology, that are increasingly shaping the European Bus and Coach industry, will play a central role at Euro Bus Expo 2008 with a dedicated Technology Zone fully integrated into the show for the first time.
″The adoption of new technology – be it in improving the efficiency of vehicle operations or enhancing the passenger experience – has accelerated in recent years as bus and coach operators seek new ways of attracting and retaining passengers, differentiating their product offer, as well as reducing their cost base″, according to Euro Bus Expo ′08 Show Director, Mark Griffin.
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14th February 2008
Europe′s bus and coach show in 2008
Manufacturers and suppliers from every corner of Europe′s bus and coach thriving industry are already planning their presence at what will be the largest dedicated exhibition for the sector on the continent this year.
Euro Bus Expo 2008 takes place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham on 4-6th November, with leading industry names from countries including Belgium, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, Turkey and of course the UK contributing to the list of 175 exhibitors taking space at the show.
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