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19.01.2026 New Study highlights importance of German trade fair industry
The trade fair industry in Germany contributes approximately 30 billion euros to the country's prosperity annually.
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15.01.2026 EMECA members secure 567,000 jobs in Europe
A new Economic Impact Study conducted by KPMG on behalf of EMECA highlights the relevance of the European exhibition industry.
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12.01.2026 AsiaWorld-Expo extends UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is pleased to announce that AsiaWorld-Expo has renewed its multi-year UFI Diamond Sponsorship agreement further strengthening its longstanding partnership with UFI.
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17.12.2025 New IMEX report reflects on 2025: 25 trends
A new report from IMEX, 25 in 2025, offers event industry professionals around the globe a fresh, thought-provoking look at the ideas, movements, and cultural shifts that defined the past year—and a glimpse of what’s coming next.
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15.12.2025 Automechanika Shanghai: 14 percent more visitors
Automechanika Shanghai 2025 concludes successfully on 29 November, leaving a lasting impression marked by record-breaking participation from visitors and exhibitors.
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10.12.2025 First study on artificial intelligence within the trade fair industry
Artificial Intelligence is set to change the German trade fair industry. Precisely how has been revealed in a new study conducted by the association the German trade fair industry, AUMA.
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04.12.2025 Fitur Woman will project the future of tourism
Organised by Fitur together with Women Leading Tourism (WLT) it will explore the role of tourism as a platform for employment, entrepreneurship and female leadership.
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30.11.2025 92nd UFI Global Congress at AsiaWorld-Expo
The 92nd UFI Global Congress, the exhibition industry’s largest global meeting of the year, officially closed on 22 November at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE).
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24.11.2025 Bahrain to host the 93rd UFI Global Congress in 2026
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has successfully concluded its participation at the 92nd UFI Global Congress, held in Hong Kong last week – the world’s most influential annual gathering of the global exhibitions industry.
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19.11.2025 UFI in Hong Kong: Combining business with culture
The UFI Global Congress is set to become an unforgettable experience. AsiaWorld-Expo will be showcasing its merits as a good host in a variety of ways.
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17.11.2025 Jwc announces change in management
The international consulting firm for the exhibition and conference industry, today announces a change in its management structure.
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10.11.2025 RAI Amsterdam expands Aquatech into Southeast Asia
From 25 to 27 November 2026, the new international trade show for water technology — Aquatech Asia — will take place for the first time in Bangkok.
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05.11.2025 The new issue of TFI has been published!
The new issue of Trade Fairs International was published at the beginning of November. Its 92 pages contain the most important news from the national and international trade fair industry.
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30.10.2025 Tomorrow.Mobility 2025 sets the pace for the future of urban mobility
The fifth Tomorrow.Mobility World Congress (TMWC), the global event driving a new sustainable and intelligent urban mobility, returns to Barcelona on November 4–6, 2025.
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27.10.2025 Some 3,000 global exhibitors join twin lighting fairs
The 27th Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition), organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today.
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13.10.2025 German Pavilion - Three million visitors and two awards
After 184 days at Expo 2025 Osaka, the German Pavilion “Wa! Germany” has closed its doors – an event that can be summed up as an all-round success.
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06.10.2025 IMEX has expanded its welcome events for first timers
IMEX has expanded its welcome events for first timers at this month’s IMEX America, taking place October 7 – 9 in Las Vegas.
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29.09.2025 Global events industry gains recognition: New ISO Technical Committee
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is proud to announce the approval of a new ISO Technical Committee on Events (TC 354).
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23.09.2025 Support for young companies at Interzoo 2026
Interzoo 2026 supports start-ups and innovators from the pet supplies industry with special stand areas and formats such as the Fresh Ideas Stage.
News from the trade fair industry
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26.06.2024 Fitur is celebrating its 45th anniversary next year
Organised by Ifema Madrid, the International Tourism Fair will be held with good prospects and in a positive context for the industry.
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24.06.2024 Bahrain Wins bid to host the UFI Global Congress in 2026
The Kingdom of Bahrain has won the prestigious bid to host the 93rd Global Congress of the global association of the exhibition industry, UFI.
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21.06.2024 HKCEC attracts over 640,000 buyers in first 5 months of 2024
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML) announced that the B2B exhibitions held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in the first five months of 2024 attracted over 640,000 international and local buyers.
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20.06.2024 How AI can enhance the visitor experience
The foundation ExpoTalent invited a group of 25 students to the Cybersec Europe show at the Jaarbeurs in Brussels and asked them to interview the audience and inquire, "How can AI improve the Customer Journey?"
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19.06.2024 Hong Kong: New airspace exhibition in Asia Pacific
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) is excited to announce the launch of Airspace Asia Pacific a brand-new exhibition and conference dedicated to airspace and unmanned traffic management (UTM) in the Asia Pacific region.
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17.06.2024 The ESC is coming back to Messe München
Messe München will once again be an international hotspot of medical research and innovation. After eight years, the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress is returning to the Bavarian capital in 2026.
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12.06.2024 Panittha Buri elected as UFI president for 2025-26
The UFI board of directors has elected Panittha Buri, vice-chairperson of Bhiraj Buri Group, as the UFI president for the 2025-26 period.
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10.06.2024 UFI in Zurich: Five trends that also move trade fairs
This year, the global association of the exhibition industry is set to hold its European Conference in Zurich from 11 to 13 June. The UFI conference will once again be hosted by the MCH Group.
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05.06.2024 Hong Kong’s exhibition industry delivers strong recovery performance
The Hong Kong Exhibition & Convention Industry Association (HKECIA) has released its latest annual exhibition survey, which acts as an important barometer of the performance of the industry.
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28.05.2024 When it comes to Gen Z, there really is no substitute for experience
Positioning a destination effectively is all about knowing what your newest audience is really looking for, says Duangdej Yuaikwarmdee, director of exhibitions at the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB).
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TFI-Know-how
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What to do when things go wrong at virtual or in-person events?
In the event world, it’s simply part of life if things don’t work out as planned.
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How can networking be made to work at online events?
Networking typically happens at real, in-person events. But it’s also possible to do it online; it just works a little differently. There are various options available to organisers.
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How can exhibitors stand out at trade fairs?
New products and a well-conceived stand design are not the only drivers for a successful presence. Many other factors are also important, but trade fair planners often lose sight of them.
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How can industry decision-makers be reached online?
Trade fairs and trade fair companies need to constantly further develop, become more agile and flexible and offer services all year round. New, digital offerings are very important here. With its TrustedTargeting technology, Messe München offers its customers access to leading business-to-business decision-makers on the Internet.