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German exhibition industry restarts in 12 states after eight-month standstill
After a standstill of almost eight months since the beginning of November 2020, trade fairs are again taking place again in…

Getting a Grip on Precision Communities
Market engagement platform for events, Grip, has announced a partnership with Precision Communities, the B2B event…

Shanghai DLG Exhibitions and Events wins 2021 UFI Digital Innovation Award
Shanghai DLG Exhibitions and Events has been announced the winner of the 2021 UFI Digital Innovation Award for its work on…

Penny Lion leaves Tourism Australia as part of Business Events reorganisation
As financial pressures from the pandemic continue to hit business events, Tourism Australia is the latest organisation to report…

STB, PCMA and UFI launch White Paper to reimagine the future of business events
Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) and global association of the exhibition…

Second UK pilot business event confirmed
The Home and Gift Buyers’ Festival and the Manchester Furniture Show at Harrogate Convention Centre has been chosen as part of…

All eyes on China
Paul Woodward talks to UFI’s Asia/Pacific Chapter chairman and long-term organiser of shows in China, David Zhong, and marks our…

Emerald and Comexposium to partner on launch of SIAL America in Vegas
Global event organiser Emerald Holding, Inc. and Comexposium have announced they will join forces in a strategic partnership to…

The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair turns a page for live events
The 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will run 14-20 July at…

Alliance formed to promote tradefair business in Northern China and Tianjin national exhibition economic zone
A new strategic alliance was signed on 24 June 2021 at the National Convention & Exhibition Center (NCEC Tianjin), by the…

MCEC appoints chief commercial officer
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) has announced the appointment of Melissa Sweetland to the role of chief…