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New AIPC survey confirms strong revenue and attendance growth at centres
The International Association of Convention Centres (AIPC) says growth in congress centre business is outpacing that of the…

New deal brings stronger US-Russia ties for expo industry
Exhibition organisers in Russia are the latest to strengthen ties with US-based event organisers after a new partnership deal was…

New exhibition industry association launches in South Africa
The Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa (EXSA) has hit back at claims it is “not serving the best interest”…

UFI releases certified statistics for European trade fairs
International exhibition association UFI has released the latest edition of its Euro Fair Statistics report. The 92-page report…

More than 56,000 visitors attend Decorex Joburg home improvement expo
Fans of inspired design turned out in record numbers for design showcase 100% Design South Africa and its co-located home…

Air Traffic Control Week takes off
Air traffic management professionals are invited to pack their bags for the United Arab Emirates as global exhibition organiser…

Positive growth for Hong Kong trade show organisers
Hong Kong trade show exhibitor and visitor numbers grew last year, despite protestors occupying the city’s business district…

Australia’s Sexpo gets new moves for UK market
Wet T-shirt contests could make way for champagne bars as Australia’s largest sexual health and lifestyle exhibition becomes less…

Toronto’s Direct Energy Centre re-named Enercare Centre
in $7.5m deal
New naming rights have been agreed for Canada’s largest exhibition and convention facility. What was formerly the Direct Energy…

People moves: August 12
In a week which saw senior management changes at ITE Group, here’s this week’s appointments wrap up: NürnbergMesse…

Record expo crowd comes out to play for gamescom
A record 345,000 visitors converged on Cologne last week for one of the world’s largest computer and video game exhibitions…