Trade show focused on the hospitality industry in Mexico and the Caribbean. AHEC will be active during this show to ensure that American hardwoods remain represented when development plans are created for hotels and public spaces.

Wood education seminars for the local furniture industry. Topics will include a presentation on grading from NHLA Chief Inspector Mr. Dana Spessert, a presentation on the American Forest Resource from AHEC International Programs Manager Tripp Pryor, and wood use in interior design from American Architects.

ABASTUR is the leading exhibition in Mexico and Latin America for suppliers to the hospitality sector. AHEC will attend to promote the use of sustainable American hardwood products in hotels and commercial ventures.

Don't miss the AHEC China Convention in Nankang, Ganzhou! This event will be held just before the Interzum Guangzhou trade show in March in the growing city of Ganzhou in southern Jiangxi province. With the support of the local Nankang Furniture Association, AHEC will host educational seminars and introduce the region to American hardwood products. Currently, only about 1/4 of the local industry is using American hardwoods, and many are using rubberwood or softwood. This growth market is focused on meeting the demand of the interior Chinese consumer and aims to rebuild America's hardwood trade in China. Interested Companies should reach out to Peggy Yu in AHEC's Hong Kong office: <peggy.yu [at] ahec-china.org>.