Gold Coast Expo turns it on

The transfer of the Australian Motorcycle Expo from Brisbane to the Gold Coast has been hailed as a massive success by the event organiser, Exhibition and Trade Fairs (ETF).

22,000 enthusiasts experienced the sights and sounds of the expo from February 20-22, steamrolling the attendance figure in Brisbane by a claimed 65 percent.

Exhibits, displays and action demonstrations made full use of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre's interior and exterior facilities, with constant crowds adding to the family-friendly atmosphere.
 
"The Australian Motorcycle Expo Gold Coast shows that the industry is thriving despite tough financial times," said Mark Petersen, the event manager. "We're ecstatic with the response from visitors, who really embraced the event and all it had to offer.
 
"The venue's extension allowed us to expand on exhibition space and demonstration areas, and the locality made the various test ride options a favourite with visitors.
 
"All exhibitors should be congratulated on the quality of their displays, including manufacturers and distributors who went to amazing lengths to secure the newest and most exclusive motorcycles for public viewing.
 
"We were privileged to host some very special guests, including Troy Bayliss, Chris Vermeulen, Jamie Whincup and Seth Enslow, who were very popular with visitors.
 
"We're already looking forward to next year, with every indication the event will return and already a huge amount of interest in bookings."

With Gold Coast all done, show season now continues with the AMCN-sponsored expo at this weekend's opening round of the Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island.