The results of the first nine months of 2026 are: revenues at 222.6 million euros, plus 16.7 per cent, Adjusted EBITDA at 59.3 million euros, plus 31.6 per cent with an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 26.7 per cent.
In an interview with Trade Fairs International, Sara Ahmed Buhejji, CEO of the Bahrain Tourism & Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and chairperson of Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), discusses the 93rd UFI Congress as well as the future of the MICE industry in Bahrain.
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has signed a two-year Diamond Sponsorship agreement with UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s UFI Medals of Honour, announced during the 93rd UFI Global Congress in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The Kingdom of Bahrain today welcomed the global exhibitions community as it officially opened the 93rd UFI Global Congress at Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), bringing together industry leaders and c-suite professionals from around the world to discuss the future of the exhibitions industry.
Representatives from UFI member companies worldwide gathered in the Kingdom of Bahrain today for the UFI General Assembly, where they reviewed the association’s activities from 2026 and shared the priorities for 2027.
ESMO Congress brought together nearly 40,000 specialists from around the world at Ifema from 23 to 27 October to showcase the latest breakthroughs in cancer research, diagnosis and treatment.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has released the 16th edition of the Euro Fair Statistics report, which provides certified data on the European exhibition market in 13 countries for 2025.
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney), managed by Legends Global, has unveiled its Annual Performance Review FY2025/26.
The business value of showing up in person was evident across day two of Imex America, with exhibitors securing new opportunities, buyers seeking emerging or new destinations and industry leaders exploring why human connection remains the event sector’s most powerful advantage.
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.
In June and July, five important exhibitions took place at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong, four of them were inaugural shows.
The six international congresses hosted by Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre brought more than 25,000 congress guests to Helsinki during the first half of the year.
Fiturnext announces that it has already analyzed more than 250 initiatives implemented around the world for the 2026 Challenge.
Sophia Chong has been appointed executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) with effect from 1 October.
IMEX has strengthened its partnership with destination management company (DMC) PRA, a recognized company in the business events industry.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has released the latest 35th edition of its Global Exhibition Barometer report.
Germany is the leading trade fair location worldwide - also in terms of the high levels of internationality on exhibitor and visitor side, according to the association of the German trade fair industry AUMA.
The 35th HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, 8th HKTDC Sports and Leisure Expo and 5th HKTDC World of Snacks drew to a successful close on Tuesday.
Bematrix, a leading company in modular frame systems, unveiled a fresh rebranding with its customers during a memorable events week at the end of June.
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has announced that its 94th UFI Global Congress will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, from 3-6 November 2027, hosted by the Guadalajara Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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