Venues & Destinations

UFI Central & South American Conference and Event Directors Summit head to Brazil in December
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is to take its Central & South American Conference and Event…

International Confex launches new venue trends and procurement research initiative
International Confex has launched two new cross-sector industry surveys designed to uncover how venues and organisers are…

EMECA points to revenue growth during General Assembly 2026 at Excel London
The European Major Exhibition Centres Association (EMECA) expects revenue growth, it was made clear at the association’s 2026…

Olympia unveils new openings ahead of redevelopment programme
London’s Olympia site has announced a further wave of openings ahead of its £1.3bn redevelopment, including new hospitality…

jwc appoints MD for Africa
Germany-based exhibition and conference industry management consultancy, jwc has appointed Daniel Mesfin as its managing director…

Italian Exhibition Group increases revenues 2.1% to €105m in Q1, as organic growth continues
The Board of Directors of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG) has approved its consolidated interim financial report, as of 31…

Olympia Events hires Richard Harris as technology director
Olympia Events has appointed Richard Harris as technology director as the London venue continues its £1.3bn redevelopment. Harris…

Trivandi strengthens Saudi leadership to support event pipeline in the Kingdom
International design and advisory company for major events, venues and destinations Trivandi, has announced a significant…

Sold out ITB China 2026 expands 20%
ITB China 2026, the B2B travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market, is set to grow by 20% in net…

AEV welcomes Bahraini venue as newest international member
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has revealed Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, in Sakhir, Bahrain, as its newest international…

Leading exhibition organisers champion Global Exhibitions Day 2026
The world’s leading exhibition organisers, including Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa Markets, Messe Frankfurt and…