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The partnership between the FESPA Americas, Graphics of the Americas (GOA) and ISS exhibitions has increased interest and boosted advance registrations, it has been reported. A 40 percent rise in bookings has been recorded since it was announced that GOA would co-locate with the other events.

FESPA says a 'festival of print' will be the outcome of holding the three shows in one location – Orlando, Florida – from February 24th to 26th. FESPA chief executive Frazer Chesterman comments: "We're delighted to see such strong evidence that the combination of GOA, FESPA and ISS is delivering new momentum to this long-established, international graphic arts event. We're excited to bring everyone to this 'superevent' in Orlando."

"The tide has turned. The strongest individuals and companies, who have been paying attention to trends and are looking to access new revenue streams, are coming to Orlando in February," adds says George Ryan, GOA president. "Our three-way partnership with FESPA and ISS offers visitors enhanced value, and this spike in pre-registrations proves that the mix appeals strongly to visitors from across the regions we serve."

EFI, Enfocus, EskoArtwork, HP, MGI, Mutoh and Presstek are among the confirmed GOA exhibitors.