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4 things you didn’t know about the $1.6trn global meetings industry
Yesterday, 3 April, was Global Meetings Industry Day. It fuels economies and quietly shapes the deals, networks and global ties…

Five global trade shows that stand to benefit from US tariffs
Washington just massively raised tariffs. For some trade shows, the potential benefits are huge. Increasing trade tensions with…

Railtex 2025 postponed amid RX portfolio shake-up
Rail industry trade show Railtex 2025 has been postponed just two months ahead of its planned return to Birmingham’s NEC on…

Which US industries could take the biggest exhibition hit from new tariffs?
On 2 April, President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports to the United States, including a 10% baseline tariff on…

ICC Belfast strengthens team with three appointments
ICC Belfast has strengthened its team with the appointment of Jill Houlahan as head of corporate sales, alongside the promotions…

GES EMEA publishes roadmap to Net Zero 2050
GES EMEA has published its official Roadmap to Net Zero, outlining a path to achieving net zero emissions by 2050. The…

Excel London takes home Exhibition Venue of the Year
Excel London took home the prize of Exhibition Venue of the Year at the 18th edition of the EN Awards at Park…

NOWIE’s ‘Big Survey’ reveals challenges faced by women working in events
The Network of Women in Events (NOWIE) has launched an annual report aimed at better understanding the challenges faced by women…

Cho Sang-hyun appointed CEO of Coex for three-year term
Coex has appointed Cho Sang-hyun as its new CEO for a three-year term running from March 2025 to March 2028. The…

DWTC achieves 37% growth in off-site catering
DWTC Hospitality, the hospitality division of Dubai World Trade Centre, served nearly one million guests across more than 2,400…

HIP 2025 gives €84m economic boost to Madrid
In Madrid, the ninth edition of a major hospitality show, Horeca Professional Expo (HIP), concluded on 12 March. Bringing…