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who was the proud winner of the competition, taking home the prize. With free flights, transfers and seven nights’ accommodation at the relaxed and trendy QT Resort, along with a free day at the theme park for both him and a guest, this was an added sweetener to what Thompson already deemed a fantastic and successful two-day trade event. Keno AHG Expo Chief Executive Officer Doug Flockhart is pleased with the result of the inaugural event, and is looking forward to growing its footprint in the years ahead. ‘The positive feedback we have received from both delegates and exhibitors overwhelmingly confirms the Expo was a resounding success, and indicates the support for a national show early in the year here in Queensland,’ Flockhart says.
With the overwhelming industry support for this national event, it is not surprising that the Keno AHG Expo has already outgrown the Gold Coast venue in its first year. Given this success, an alternate option had to be considered moving forward, to accommodate the growing number of exhibitors and visitors forecast for the 2016 event and beyond. ‘We have considered all options, and while the Gold Coast was a fantastic launch pad for the Keno AHG Expo, Brisbane has a greater capacity to accommodate growing exhibitor and visitor interest,’ says Flockhart. Given the success of the event this year, and forecast growth ongoing, the Keno AHG Expo 2016 is now set to call the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (at Southbank) the Expo’s new home. You can now lock in Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 March 2016 as must-attend dates in your diary for next year’s event in Brisbane. Vibrant, young and entrepreneurial, Brisbane balances its natural beauty, enviable climate and relaxed lifestyle with a thriving metropolis. Filled with cosmopolitan dining options, fantastic accommodation and the Southbank cultural/ entertainment precinct, Brisbane and its surrounds are a natural and suitable expansion for the Keno AHG Expo. A huge thank you must be extended to the sponsors for their support, and for putting their faith into this inaugural show, along with our visitors who came from far and wide to be a part of the Keno AHG Expo. We look forward to your continued support in 2016. C&PM
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