Aktuelle Ausgabe
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10.06.2025 Wolfram Diener elected as the UFI president for the 2026-27 term
Diener will join the UFI presidential trio as incoming president in November 2025 and will become president in November 2026 at the 93rd UFI Global Congress in Bahrain.
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30.05.2025 Prague ranks in top five most popular meeting destinations
The Czech capital has reaffirmed its position among the top 10 most sought-after meeting destinations in the world, despite the growing competition of Asian cities.
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28.05.2025 Ifema’s activity generates 5.779 billion euros in Madrid's economy
According to a study conducted by PwC, the creation of wealth in its environment has increased by more than 13.2 per cent since the latest estimate.
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26.05.2025 Exhibition World Bahrain takes part in IMEX Frankfurt
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) wrapped up its participation at IMEX Frankfurt 2025, held from 20 to 22 May in Frankfurt, Germany.
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20.05.2025 IMEX 2025: Responding to rapid changes
The MICE industry is meeting up in Frankfurt again from 20 to 22 May. The trade fair is responding to the breathtaking pace of change.
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16.05.2025 Hong Kong: International Medical and Healthcare Week
The fourth International Healthcare Week (IHW), coordinated by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will take place from 26 May to 15 June.
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14.05.2025 ICC Sydney with investment in LED technology inventory
In a move set to drive change through innovation, International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by ASM Global, has announced a A$2.09 million investment in audio visual, LED screen and lighting inventory.
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09.05.2025 World Summit 2025 at Excel London
Women in Exhibitions has announced the 2025 edition of its World Summit, taking place 8–9 July 2025 at Excel London. This year’s theme is “Elevate, Accelerate: Together We Rise”.
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07.05.2025 Hostelco launch Mexico Hospitality Expo
The Mexican city of Guadalajara hosts the first edition of Mexico Hospitality Expo (MHE), a new event resulting from the cooperation between Fira de Barcelona – through its Hostelco brand – and Expo Guadalajara.
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05.05.2025 „Wa! Germany” opened at Expo 2025 in Osaka
The German Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan opened its doors in mid-April. The focus is on the principle of circularity.
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10.04.2025 Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo 2025 concludes successfully
The Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) concluded successfully on 2 April 2025 at the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Center (CIECC).
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01.04.2025 Registration now open for 92nd UFI Global Congress in Hong Kong
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has officially opened registration for the 92nd UFI Global Congress, which will take place from 19-22 November 2025 at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong SAR.
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27.03.2025 Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre to build Solar event space
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre is growing along with the city of Helsinki and will build Solar, an event space of the future.
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25.03.2025 The CCIB hosts the world's leading conference on wound care
Tomorrow, Barcelona will host the opening of the world’s leading conference on wound treatment. Until Friday, the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB), managed by Fira de Barcelona, will welcome over 6,000 professionals from 90 countries.
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18.03.2025 Alex Hsu as progamme manager content & communities
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is pleased to welcome Alex Hsu as the association’s new programme manager content & communities.
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13.03.2025 Farnborough International Airshow 2026 already 85 percent sold & reserved
Farnborough International Airshow has experienced unprecedented demand for its 2026 instalment with more than 85 percent of the show floor and chalets already reserved or sold.
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10.03.2025 Twin jewellery shows attract over 82,000 global buyers
The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show drew to a successful close on Saturday while the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show ended on Thursday.
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07.03.2025 Cairns Convention Centre to host Aus-Omics Global Conference 2025
The Cairns Convention Centre in Tropical North Queensland, Australia, will welcome the prestigious Aus-Omics Conference from May 18-21, 2025.
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05.03.2025 ITB Americas: New B2B travel trade show to be launched in 2026
From 10 to 12 November 2026, ITB Americas will celebrate its debut as a B2B tourism trade show in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025: “Your Bleisure, our Pleasure”
07.11.2024
Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025 will unite the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) community from March 19-21, 2025, at AsiaWorld-Expo.
Organized by Informa Markets, with Informa Connect as co-organizer, this premier Asia Pacific event marks the inaugural Connect Marketplace in Asia, aiming to elevate experiences and shape the future of the MICE industry. With the theme “Your Bleisure, Our Pleasure”, the event will serve as a platform for the global meetings industry, tourism authorities, and related stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and build relationships that will redefine MICE networks across Asia Pacific and beyond. Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025 will feature hundreds of exhibitors and suppliers across 11,360 square meters of exhibition space.
The event is set to welcome more than 600 hosted buyers from
around the world and attract 8,000 visitors from 14 countries and regions,
including Australia, China, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, and the USA.
Exhibitors will include a wide range of services, such as airlines, AV and
entertainment companies, event contractors, hotels and resorts, tourism boards,
technology suppliers and more. Hosted buyers and visitors will come from
diverse segments, including associations, corporate organizations, event
management companies, and international societies. Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025 is proudly supported by the Hong Kong
Tourism Board (HKTB) and AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). Their support will enhance the
event's offerings and ensure an enriched experience for all participants.
Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025 is more than just an exhibition; it’s a gateway to immersive, purposeful experiences. At the core of our event are pre-scheduled, one-on-one meetings between high-quality hosted buyers and suppliers, ensuring every conversation is meaningful and impactful. Alongside these curated interactions, attendees can enjoy networking parties, keynote speeches from industry thought leaders, and engaging onsite activities, including city tours that showcase the vibrant surroundings of Hong Kong.
Uniting the MICE Community
"Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025 is committed to
fostering impactful connections and empowering the MICE community in Asia,“ said
Margaret Connolly, CEO and president of Informa Markets Asia. "We are
thrilled to bring together industry professionals to showcase the latest
services and attractions, share knowledge, and forge relationships that will
elevate the future of MICE in the Asia Pacific region." Dane Cheng,
executive director, HKTB, commented that “We're thrilled to support Connect Marketplace
Hong Kong 2025, a flagship MICE trade show from North America expanding its
APAC footprint through Hong Kong. This is a strong testament to our city's
status as the world's meeting place and events capital of Asia, and we look
forward to providing participants with enriching experiences while fostering
the success of this inaugural show.”
“Hosting the inaugural Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2025 at
AsiaWorld-Expo is not only a key highlight of our 20th-anniversary
celebrations, it marks a significant milestone for the Asia Pacific MICE
industry.“ said Irene Chan, CEO of AsiaWorld-Expo, “With AsiaWorld-Expo’s
strategic location at the centre of the thriving China Greater Bay Area, we are
confident that this premier networking event will set the stage for a new era
of connections and collaborations across the Asia Pacific region.” Join us from
March 19-21, 2025, at AsiaWorld-Expo, Halls 5 & 7, and be part of the
movement transforming events and elevating experiences across Asia Pacific (www.connectmarketplacehongkong.com).
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