Europe
Phil Soar: How will the war in Iran affect trade shows?
By Phil Soar, Chairman of CloserStill Group and Nineteen Group First of all – I don’t know. Secondly, no-one knows. Thirdly…
Barcelona’s Equiplast 2026 launches congress focused on recycling
From 2 to 5 June, Fira Barcelona, Gran Via will host the launch of Equiplast’s own congress. Thirty sessions will take place…
GMID 2026 putting the accent on the human catalyst for growth
The Events Industry Council (EIC) has announced the launch of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2026 and advocacy framework, a…
GL events’ acquisition of Fimalac venues approved
Integrated event group GL events has said it has received approval from the French competition authority to proceed with the…
Barcelona International Boat Show sets marketing sails for October edition
Barcelona International Boat Show will return to Barcelona’s Port Vell in October, bringing together a wide selection of…
New Brazil acquisition and Italian expo launch for IEG
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has boosted its trade show portfolio in Italy and abroad by acquiring 51% of the Nutrition…
IEG posts 6.6% jump in revenues on rising organised and hosted events
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG) has approved draft statutory financial statements and the…
Electronics industry event switches on to eighth country with Swiss debut
The Swiss debut, 23 April 2026, of the international Evertiq Expo will mark a new chapter in one of Europe’s most…
Event acquisitions are on the rise, with more private equity backing
This latest M&A activity update from Grimes, McGovern & Associates (GMA) offers data about how the events, media and…
GES EMEA grows operation into France
Global Experience Specialists (GES) EMEA has opened a Paris office and facility, part of the UK-based event services group’s…
ASTA announces 2027 River Cruise Expo will anchor in Vienna
The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) has announced at its fifth 2026 River Cruise Expo, held in Amsterdam, that the…