World Tea Expo Wins Again

Annual tradeshow twice recognized for rapid growth

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second time in three years,
World Tea Expo(R) has been named one of TSW's Fastest 50, the annual list of
the most vibrant events in North America.
The World Tea Expo(R) is a robust marketplace that brings together
hundreds of new products, the latest industry innovations and relevant,
cutting-edge educational sessions, providing tea professionals with a one-stop
opportunity to help drive their business, fuel industry growth and encourage
further exploration of the art and science of tea. The Expo also hosts the
World Tea Championship(TM) which is a global competition evaluating the best
teas available in the marketplace. All entrants receive a World Tea
Rating(TM) and are published in the World Tea Buyers' Guide(TM).
From 2005 through 2007, the period measured for this year's awards, the
Expo had compounded annual growth of 30 percent in attendance, 28 percent in
exhibiting firms and 25 percent in exhibit space. It was also a Fastest 50
show in 2006.
"This is the Oscars of the trade show community, and we are honored to
once again be on the list," said George Jage, President of World Tea Expo(R).
"When we started this Expo, many people didn't believe the tea community could
sustain its own trade event. Tradeshow Week's recognition truly belongs to the
exhibitors and attendees who proved those naysayers wrong. We are optimistic
that we will take the top honor this year."
The Fastest 50 awards are given by Tradeshow Week magazine, a leading
publication covering the trade and consumer event industry. Producers of
Fastest 50 shows will meet in Baltimore on Nov. 8, when the overall
fastest-growing events will be announced at a black-tie gala.
The next World Tea Expo(R) will take place at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las
Vegas, May 2-4, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.worldteaexpo.com.
The World Tea Expo(R) is produced by SFG Group LLC, headquartered in Las
Vegas, NV. For more information, visit http://www.worldteaexpo.com.
SOURCE World Tea Expo

George Jage of World Tea Expo, +1-702-253-1893, george@worldteaexpo.com