Europe
New KPMG study shows EMECA members generate €82bn and secure 567,000 jobs in Europe
A new Economic Impact Study conducted by KPMG on behalf of the European Major Exhibition Centres Association (EMECA) has shown…
Chemspec Europe to return to Cologne in May 2026
Chemspec Europe, the cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals has announced its return to Cologne on 6-7 May…
Hyve reports double digit growth and plans series of launches in 2026
International exhibition organiser Hyve has reported double-digit growth for a third consecutive year and said it is on track to…
Vomela Companies acquires Moss and merges it into Fusion
European event graphics and structures specialist Moss has been acquired by The Vomela Companies, backed by The Riverside…
Heimtextil and Hospitality Interiors Europe announce partnership starting 2027
Messe Frankfurt GmbH will host the launch of Hospitality Interiors Europe (HINT), a new exhibition dedicated to the hospitality…
UFI appoints sustainable development coordinator
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has appointed Zeeshan Ghazi (pictured) as its sustainable development…
Trendz and ShowUP unite for joint refurbishment in The Netherlands
Easyfairs’ Trendz is to co-locate with ShowUP in a move the organisers’ say is to unite to create the largest retail event…
New Nineteen leadership team to power next stage of growth
UK-based organiser Nineteen Group has announced Alison Jackson is to step up to the role of CEO with Peter Jones moving to…
Lindsey Vonn to join ISPO 2026 line up as part of €1m content investment
New organisers of ISPO, the influential trade event for the sporting goods, outdoor and winter sports industries, have unveiled…
German trade fair sector generated €30bn and showed growth across the board in 2025
The trade fair industry in Germany contributes approximately 30bn to the country’s prosperity annually, according to new…
DVV Media International sells “Road” portfolio to Mark Allen Group
UK-based exhibition organiser Mark Allen Group (MAG) has acquired the Road portfolio from B2B media and events company DVV Media…