The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has reaffirmed its standing as the venue of choice for leading global and Chinese Mainland organisers, emphasize those responsible.
The international concrete trade fair "Vietconcrete" will take place from April 20 to 22, 2027, in Hanoi, Vietnam. The event is organized by Informa Markets Vietnam, with Merebo Messe International organizing the Europe Pavilion.
The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has certified six new destinations as MICE Cities, expanding Thailand’s nationwide MICE City network to 16 destinations under the “2026 MICE City: 16 Destinations” initiative.
Dmg events has appointed Agop Niksarlioglu as Chief Technology Officer, further strengthening its technology, data and digitization capabilities as the company continues to invest in digital innovation across its growing international events portfolio.
AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) announced an invitation for global corporations and brands to submit Expression of Interest (EOIs) for the naming right and strategic brand partnerships for the flagship indoor multipurpose Super Arena at AWE Phase 2.
New report shares the strategy, targets and KPIs behind bematrix’s sustainability ambitions
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) have strengthened their partnership.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has named accommodation specialist bnetwork as the winner of the 2026 UFI Industry Partners Award.
Exhibit Africa and jwc will hold the first edition of the ‘Africa Exhibition Forum’ on 4 and 5 December 2026, hosted by the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi.
The inaugural edition of the event will feature nearly a hundred top-level experts who will address the challenges of the sector.
The international reach of German trade fairs is one of their defining strengths and key competitive advantages, expresses the association of the German trade fair industry (AUMA).
According to the Oxford Economics study commissioned by The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA), Hong Kong’s exhibition industry continues to serve as a key economic catalyst.
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) is set to welcome the highly anticipated 93rd UFI Global Congress, taking place from 2-5 November 2026 at EWB.
The first visible phase of the construction of Solar, the extension of the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, has been completed.
ITB Americas, taking place 10 – 12 November 2026, in Guadalajara, Mexico, continues to gain momentum.
Ahead of welcoming the global prosthetics, orthotics and assistive technology community to Bangkok in March 2027, Impact Muang Thong Thani is highlighting the barrier-free access built into every hall.
In the first half of the year, the Italian Exhibition Group achieved revenue of €162.8 million, nine percent more than in the same period of 2005.
Global fitness race Hyrox is accelerating its expansion across Asia, with plans to stage its largest-ever race in the region, “BYD Hyrox Bangkok”
The specialist section of Fitur is expanding its space in Hall 4 and solidifying its position as a hub for business, knowledge and inspiration for cruise lines, destinations, travel agencies and travellers, with Puerto Rico as its sponsor.
The 11th edition of Auto Aftermarket Guangzhou (AAG) will take place from 19 to 21 August 2026 at the Poly World Trade Expo Center.
17.08.2026
The Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo and Home Delights Expo, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), concluded successfully today.
The two trade fairs — Food Expo Pro and Hong Kong International Tea Fair — also closed on 15 August. The five fairs brought together over 1,850 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, attracting over 520,000 public visits in total - a record high. Per capita spending continued to grow, reaching HK$1,685, reflecting the continued vibrancy of the local consumer market and strong public demand for gourmet food, healthy living and quality home products.
For trade exhibitions, the Food Expo Pro and Hong Kong International Tea Fair drew some 20,000 buyers from 64 countries and regions. Apart from Hong Kong, buyers came from Chinese Mainland, Macao, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, as well as ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines, among others, reinforcing Hong Kong's unique advantages as a food trading hub.
The International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products, organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA) together with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions, also concluded successfully on 15 August. Over 30 distinguished speakers attended to discuss innovation, research and development in Chinese medicine, and global opportunities.
Smilely Lam, associate executive director of the HKTDC, said: "This year's fairs received an
enthusiastic response. Attendance recorded solid growth, and per capita spending
reached a record high alongside visitor numbers, reflecting the strong market
demand for quality food, healthy living and novel experiences. This year's five
fairs, themed 'Live Well · Stay Well', gathered a diverse range of food and
beverage, wellness and related lifestyle products, services and experiences
from around the world, comprehensively showcasing the latest trends in
the health and wellness sector, and creating more business opportunities for
the industry."
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