Sleep and Arc were both launched in 2005. Sleep, comprising a design-led exhibition, high-level conference and prestigious awards ceremony; has rapidly established itself as Europe's leading event for all those involved in the creation of new hotels. Now in its third year, the show is bigger than ever and has moved to a new venue; the Business Design Centre, Islington, to accommodate the increasing participation demand.
Arc exhibition and conference, is the UK's leading event for Architectural, Retail and Commercial lighting. UK architects, designers and lighting designers are creating stunning high profile projects across the world as emerging economies transform their cityscapes. With such an influential and powerful buying audience, Arc has also rapidly outgrown its venue and in 2009 will re-locate to Earls Court 2, Olympia, to accommodate further anticipated growth.
Sleep and Arc complement both Decorex and the Interiors series. Decorex is globally recognised, providing an exclusive trade event for the top end domestic and commercial interior design sector.
Interiors Group Director, Andy Braid said: "We have always admired the Sleep and Arc events and are absolutely delighted to welcome them into the portfolio. We look forward to a strong ongoing partnership with both Sleeper and Mondo Arc magazines, as we continue to develop these events, with the same high level of content and insight into the industry on which their success has been created.
Both shows have huge international potential, which with our international network of offices and events, we are well placed to support with the continued partnership and involvement of the magazines".
Damian Walsh added: "Over the past three years we have developed a strong relationship with UBM and are delighted to entrust the growth of these very special shows to them. Both Sleep and Arc have an enormous opportunity in the international markets and we look forward to working alongside them with our magazines, Sleeper and Mondo Arc, to see that potential fully realised."
(Claire Beeson)
