More International Participants Sign up for the First Beauty Trade Show in the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines, March 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Organisers of the first beauty trade show to be launched in Philippines, UBM, are pleased to welcome international exhibitors to the show. Philbeauty, taking place from 18-20 June 2014 at the SMX Convention Centre in Manila, will be a showcase of international and local exhibitors including companies from Thailand, Italy, Australia, and China.

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Philbeauty is supported by leading international beauty associations including the Chamber of Cosmetic Industry of the Philippines (CCIP), the Thai Cosmetic Manufacturers Association, Spa & Wellness Association - Singapore, as well as the Filipino Hairdressers Cooperative led by Mr. Ricky Reyes, cited by Forbes Magazine as one of the 48 Heroes of Philanthropy list in the Asia-Pacific region. "We are pleased to partner up with UBM, an international organizer of such strong competence and eminence in the beauty industry," said CCIP President Anna Marie Anastacio.

Philbeauty will be a platform for international business to take place as more companies confirm their participation.

"The Thai Cosmetics Manufacturers Association is pleased to be joining Philbeauty with an official pavilion from Thailand. We are excited about introducing Thai cosmetics into the Philippines as the beauty industry here presents many opportunities for us to network and build essential business contacts. Philbeauty will also provide us the chance to meet with new buyers and suppliers interested in doing business with Thailand," said Ms Ketmanee Lertkitcha, President the Thai Cosmetics Manufacturers Association.

Philbeauty will bring together key industry professionals from around the region to network and enhance their industry education by gaining access to a lucrative beauty market in the Philippines. Steady growth and favourable government policies are leading international businesses to explore the exciting new beauty markets that are emerging in ASEAN countries and the Philippines beauty industry is increasing in value per annum, on the back of more favourable economic conditions. "Philbeauty is the perfect platform to tap into a highly lucrative market with showcases ranging from skincare, hair care, perfumes and cosmetics as well as the spa and wellness industry," said M. Gandhi, Managing Director, UBM ASEAN.

Philbeauty will take place at the SMX Convention Centre in Manila from 18-20 June 2014 and is open for all trade professionals in the beauty industry. For more information please visit www.philbeautyshow.com

Notes to Editor:

Philbeauty is organised by UBM ASEAN, part of UBM Asia.

About UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in mainland China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 25 major cities with 30 offices and over 1,400 staff. With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 21 market sectors with 160 dynamic face-to-face exhibitions, 75 high-level professional conferences, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock vertical portals and virtual event services for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 11 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Guzhen and Shenzhen, where we organise more than 70 exhibitions and conferences. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with over 60 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai organise 20 exhibitions and 60 conferences every year across the country.