USA National Pavilion at Shanghai World Expo Names American Airlines Exclusive Airline Sponsor

The USA National Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo has partnered with American Airlines as its exclusive passenger airline sponsor. This collaboration marks a significant step in showcasing the best of America to China and the world. Top companies such as Wal-Mart, PepsiCo, Microsoft, and General Electric have also committed to the event. The USA Pavilion will be one of the largest national exhibitions at the Expo, with over 60,000 square feet of space. The event will run from May 1 to October 31 and is expected to attract 70 million visitors, a record in Expo history.

Key Takeaways:

• The USA National Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo has named American Airlines its exclusive passenger airline sponsor, joining a group of leading companies committed to showcasing America to China and the world.
• The USA Pavilion will be one of the largest national exhibitions at the Expo, featuring over 60,000 square feet of space and a theme of "Rising to the Challenge."
• The event is expected to attract 70 million visitors, a record in Expo history, and will run from May 1 to October 31.
• American Airlines has a long history of connecting the citizens of the U.S. and China, and the USA Pavilion will be a platform to deepen their mutual understanding.
• The USA Pavilion will showcase American culture, values, innovation, and business, while celebrating friendship and cooperation between the U.S. and China.
• The USA Pavilion experience is expected to inform and delight millions of visitors, leaving them with a warm and in-depth understanding of the United States.

Statistics:

• 70 million visitors expected to attend the Expo (Biotech Week, 2010)
• 60,000 square feet of space for the USA Pavilion (Biotech Week, 2010)
• May 1 to October 31 : Dates for the Shanghai World Expo (Biotech Week, 2010)
• 150 years : The longest period of Expo or World Trade Fair history (Biotech Week, 2010)

Sources:

• Biotech Week editors from staff and other reports, Copyright 2010, Biotech Week via NewsRx.com