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World Trade Center (Taipei)
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The Taipei World Trade Center (TWTC), was started in January 1986 by Taiwan
's foremost trade promotion organization, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council
(TAITRA), to provide a single, modern venue that would combine exhibition
space, conference facilities, office
s, and hotel
accommodation for international business
. TWTC combines every possible service that brings together a vast consulting service on trade-related issues, trading partners, suppliers, and market
s.
This four-in-one complex, located in the city's Xinyi District
, is designed to accommodate the needs of the international business community, which is why there is not just one, but four structures at the TWTC. The Exhibition Hall, International Convention Center, International Trade Building and Grand Hyatt Taipei
, all comprise one integrated business complex.
(TAITRA) began on July 1, 1970. Where in an effort by the Republic of China
Government to further develop international trade activities following accelerated economic growth in the 1970s.
Initially, TAITRA did not have a specialized exhibition hall to accommodate the exhibitions of export goods. As a result of the lack of facilities, in March, 1974 the Taipei Grand Hotel was chosen for the first ever Taipei Trade Shows
- "Taiwan Export Clothings Exhibition". Subsequently, the necessity of a new exhibition hall allowed for the establishment of the TAITRA exhibition hall set up at Taipei Songshan Airport
. Yet shortly afterwards due to Taiwan's rapid economic growth as one of the Four Asian Tigers, TAITRA again found itself having to facilitate even larger scale exhibitions.
On December 31, 1985 the Taipei World Trade Center had its inaugural exhibition for IT Month, which coincided with the opening of the Exhibition Hall. Following suit, the International Tourist Hotel (completed in1987, renamed the Grand Hyatt Taipei
), the International Trade Building (completed in 1988) and International Convention Center (completed in 1989, now as TICC) were opened for use. Hence from January 8, 1990 the Taipei World Trade Center exists in its present form as an all-purpose four-in-one complex.
are going on at the time, it also provides exhibitor directory lists.
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
's foremost trade promotion organization, the Taiwan External Trade Development Council
Taiwan External Trade Development Council
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council is a non-profit government co-sponsored trade promotion organization in the Republic of China founded in 1970...
(TAITRA), to provide a single, modern venue that would combine exhibition
Trade fair
A trade fair is an exhibition organized so that companies in a specific industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products, service, study activities of rivals and examine recent market trends and opportunities...
space, conference facilities, office
Office
An office is generally a room or other area in which people work, but may also denote a position within an organization with specific duties attached to it ; the latter is in fact an earlier usage, office as place originally referring to the location of one's duty. When used as an adjective, the...
s, and hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
accommodation for international business
International Business
International business is a term used to collectively describe all commercial transactions that take place between two or more regions, countries and nations beyond their political boundary...
. TWTC combines every possible service that brings together a vast consulting service on trade-related issues, trading partners, suppliers, and market
Market
A market is one of many varieties of systems, institutions, procedures, social relations and infrastructures whereby parties engage in exchange. While parties may exchange goods and services by barter, most markets rely on sellers offering their goods or services in exchange for money from buyers...
s.
This four-in-one complex, located in the city's Xinyi District
Xinyi, Taipei
The Xinyi District is the seat of the Taipei mayor's office and the Taipei City Government. Key buildings including Taipei 101, Taipei City Council, Taipei International Convention Center, Taipei World Trade Center, and various shopping malls and entertainment venues make Xinyi the most modern...
, is designed to accommodate the needs of the international business community, which is why there is not just one, but four structures at the TWTC. The Exhibition Hall, International Convention Center, International Trade Building and Grand Hyatt Taipei
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Grand Hyatt Taipei, situated in the Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan, is located within the Taipei World Trade Center complex, adjacent to Taipei 101.- Accommodation :...
, all comprise one integrated business complex.
Establishment
The current Taipei World Trade Center only saw completion in 1985 following many drawbacks in construction and development. However, the history of the Taiwan External Trade Development CouncilTaiwan External Trade Development Council
The Taiwan External Trade Development Council is a non-profit government co-sponsored trade promotion organization in the Republic of China founded in 1970...
(TAITRA) began on July 1, 1970. Where in an effort by the Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
Government to further develop international trade activities following accelerated economic growth in the 1970s.
Initially, TAITRA did not have a specialized exhibition hall to accommodate the exhibitions of export goods. As a result of the lack of facilities, in March, 1974 the Taipei Grand Hotel was chosen for the first ever Taipei Trade Shows
Taipei Trade Shows
Taipei Trade Shows is a series of trade exhibitions organized by TAITRA in Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded from the Taiwan Clothes Export Mart Exhibition held in September 1974....
- "Taiwan Export Clothings Exhibition". Subsequently, the necessity of a new exhibition hall allowed for the establishment of the TAITRA exhibition hall set up at Taipei Songshan Airport
Taipei Songshan Airport
Taipei Songshan Airport or Taipei Sungshan Airport is a midsize commercial airport and military airbase located in Songshan, Taipei, Taiwan...
. Yet shortly afterwards due to Taiwan's rapid economic growth as one of the Four Asian Tigers, TAITRA again found itself having to facilitate even larger scale exhibitions.
On December 31, 1985 the Taipei World Trade Center had its inaugural exhibition for IT Month, which coincided with the opening of the Exhibition Hall. Following suit, the International Tourist Hotel (completed in1987, renamed the Grand Hyatt Taipei
Grand Hyatt Taipei
Grand Hyatt Taipei, situated in the Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan, is located within the Taipei World Trade Center complex, adjacent to Taipei 101.- Accommodation :...
), the International Trade Building (completed in 1988) and International Convention Center (completed in 1989, now as TICC) were opened for use. Hence from January 8, 1990 the Taipei World Trade Center exists in its present form as an all-purpose four-in-one complex.
Exhibition Building (Hall 1)
Exhibition Hall
- 1st floor: Usually referred to as "Exhibition Hall 1". Showroom floor area is 23450 square metres, accommodates 1304 display booths, and is divided into 4 quadrants (A, B, C, D). Popularly, Taipei Trade ShowsTaipei Trade ShowsTaipei Trade Shows is a series of trade exhibitions organized by TAITRA in Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded from the Taiwan Clothes Export Mart Exhibition held in September 1974....
and other larger exhibitions are held here.
- 2nd floor: Also known as "Area H", has an aerial bridge that connects to Taipei 101Taipei 101Taipei 101 , formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan. The building ranked officially as the world's tallest from 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010...
, floor area of 4789 square meters, accommodates 250 standard sized exhibition booths. Exhibitions in this area typically range from small to mid-sized local expositions or education related expositions.
Convention Room
Located on the 2nd floor, divided into 3 rooms, mainly functions as meeting or board room for exhibition organizers, additionally, the 3rd and 4th rooms can be connected accordingly to accommodate varying delegations.TAITRA Book Store
Open for business during weekdays, or on holidays when there is and exhibition. Book collection is mainly compromised of sales trading related items. When Taipei Trade ShowsTaipei Trade Shows
Taipei Trade Shows is a series of trade exhibitions organized by TAITRA in Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded from the Taiwan Clothes Export Mart Exhibition held in September 1974....
are going on at the time, it also provides exhibitor directory lists.
Trade Market (Sales Display)
Catering to different needs, the 2nd to 6th floors are set as an "Export Market", with the 7th floor as the "Import Market". First opened in June 1985 for product export companies to register for sales. There are currently 1052 displays.Exhibition Hall 3
Start to use from 2003 September 18, showground area is 7481 square meter, able to accommodate 365 display booths, and floors above 2nd floor are planned into parking area. During large exhibition periods, the parking rate will adjust accordingly.Important exhibitions
- Note: Exhibitions are listed below according to the holding time for some of the more important annual exhibitions. For more information, please refer to the timetable provided by Taipei World Trade Center or the exhibition organizer respectively.
- Taipei International Book ExhibitionTaipei International Book ExhibitionThe Taipei International Book Exhibition , abbreviated TIBE) is a book fair organized by the Taipei Book Fair Foundation and supervised by the Government Information Office. It was established on 15 December 1987 at the National Central Library and focused on distribution and copyright negotiations...
(http://www.tibe.org.tw/) - COMPUTEX (http://www.computextaipei.com.tw/)
- Taipei Computer Application Show (http://www.tica.tw/)
- IT Month (http://www.itmonth.org.tw/)
- Taipei International Travel Fair (http://www.taipeiitf.org.tw/)
- TAITRATaiwan External Trade Development CouncilThe Taiwan External Trade Development Council is a non-profit government co-sponsored trade promotion organization in the Republic of China founded in 1970...
Taipei Trade ShowsTaipei Trade ShowsTaipei Trade Shows is a series of trade exhibitions organized by TAITRA in Taipei, Taiwan. It was founded from the Taiwan Clothes Export Mart Exhibition held in September 1974....
(http://www.taipeitradeshows.com.tw/)
- Taipei International Book Exhibition
See also
- Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition HallTaipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition HallTaipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall is a superimposed purpose-built exhibition complex in Nangang, Taipei, Taiwan which consists of two exhibition halls, one over the other...
- Taipei 101/World Trade Center Station
- Grand Hyatt TaipeiGrand Hyatt TaipeiGrand Hyatt Taipei, situated in the Xinyi District, Taipei, Taiwan, is located within the Taipei World Trade Center complex, adjacent to Taipei 101.- Accommodation :...