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09.10.2024 Exhibition World Bahrain achieves dual ISO certifications
Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB) has achieved two certifications: ISO 9001:2015 for Quality Management Systems and ISO 22000:2018 for Food Safety Management Systems and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP).
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01.10.2024 UFI selects Chris Skeith as next CEO
The global association of the exhibition industry, has selected Chris Skeith, OBE, as the organisation’s next Chief Executive Officer, taking over from Kai Hattendorf on the 1st of January 2025.
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30.09.2024 UFI Americas Conference unites industry leaders in Monterrey
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, reports the successful conclusion of the 2024 UFI Americas Conference, which brought together over 170 exhibition industry leaders and stakeholders from across the Americas and beyond.
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27.09.2024 Trends in the German trade fair Industry published
Alliances are getting stronger, cooperation among trade fair organisers is increasing. This is one of eight current trends in the trade fair industry in Germany, according to the annual publication ‘AUMA Trends 2024/2025’
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23.09.2024 Appointment of YB V. Sivakumar as a chairman of MyCEB
Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is proud to announce the appointment of YB V. Sivakumar as its new chairman, effective 30 August 2024.
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18.09.2024 Fira de Barcelona strengthens its activity in China
Fira de Barcelona's foreign activities are gaining presence in Asia with the holding of Alimentaria Chengdú and Smart City Expo Hangzhou at the start of the course.
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17.09.2024 IFES Welcomes Gregor Bischkopf as new executive director
The International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES) is excited to announce that Gregor Bischkopf has joined the association as the incoming executive director.
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13.09.2024 Deutsche Messe: With momentum in the second half of 2024
With the start of the IAA Transportation on September 16th, Deutsche Messe is ringing in the second half of the year at the exhibition center in Hanover.
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11.09.2024 Google Xi is bringing its CoLaboratory back to IMEX America
Google Xi is set to introduce event and experience professionals to different ways of applying design thinking, fostering collaboration and delivering on the promise of inclusion at their events through an ongoing partnership with IMEX.
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06.09.2024 The power of co-creation
Co-creating an event with local partners and the destination itself can provide greater access to buyers, build trust and improve engagement for exhibition visitors.
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05.09.2024 Fira Barcelona’s autumn agenda
Fira Barcelona will be the epicentre this autumn of international medical and technological advances.
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02.09.2024 Thailand: Impact sees surge in venue bookings
Impact Muang Thong Thani reports a 10 percent increase in venue bookings for the first half of the year, reports the venue management company.
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30.08.2024 IAPCO and Fiexpo Exhibitions partner in Latin America
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO), in partnership with Fiexpo Exhibitions Group, announces an the Latin America region’s business and professional events industry.
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29.08.2024 34 new exhibitions and conferences secured by HKCEC
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has continued to prove itself the preferred venue for international organisers staging leading exhibitions and conferences in Hong Kong.
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27.08.2024 UFI announces upcoming departure of CEO Kai Hattendorf
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, announces that Kai Hattendorf will leave UFI at the end of 2024, having been the CEO since 2015.
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19.08.2024 Malaysia: Second Asia Convention Alliance Association Forum
An convergence of minds and ideas unfolded as Malaysia hosted the second Asia Convention Alliance Association Forum (ACAAF) at the prestigious Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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12.08.2024 AUMA Board of Directors: Mario Tobias newly elected
The General Assembly of the association of the German trade fair industry, AUMA, elected Mario Tobias to the Board of Directors at its annual meeting in Berlin, on 13 June.
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08.08.2024 IMEX America responds to what’s hot
The team behind IMEX America has revealed how the show, taking place October 8–10 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, is set to respond to shifts in the business events sector, in which rising costs, resource limitations and a fast-changing geopolitical landscape are all at play.
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05.08.2024 UFI expands education programmes globally to foster industry excellence
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is excited to announce the expansion of its education programmes globally.
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01.08.2024 Farnborough International Airshow: Over 100,000 visitors
Farnborough International Airshow 2024 cemented its positioning as must-attend event in the aerospace calendar and delivered its busiest event in recent decades, with a 33% increase on visitors.
Hong Kong wins 2026 Lions International Convention
21.08.2024
Hong Kong has secured the hosting right of the prestigious Lions International Convention in 2026, one of the world's largest service club events.
With an estimated 20,000 attendees from over the globe expected to descend upon the city, this annual gathering of Lions Clubs International members promises to be a truly global and significant event. The 2026 Lions International Convention will be held in July 2026, at the AsiaWorld-Expo, strategically located next to the Hong Kong International Airport, the venue will provide a first-class and seamless connectivity for Lions community activities and an extensive convention programme.
Hong Kong has twice been the host city for the Lions International Convention in 1992 and 2005. This massive win marks the triumphant return of one of the biggest conventions and the event also underlines Hong Kong's excellent ability to host large-scale international events and reinforces its position as a leading MICE destination in the region.
"Hong Kong is ready to roar with excitement as we support the Lions Clubs International District 303 to host the 2026 Lions International Convention," said Pang Yiu-kai, GBS, JP, the chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), which is one of the supporting organisations of the event. "This event aligns with our mission to grow the MICE sector and bring the world's most prestigious events to our vibrant city and drive social and economic benefits for Hong Kong. We can't wait to welcome the member of the Clubs to our city once again with much new attractions and excitements developed in the past and coming years."
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service organisation, with more than 1.4 million members in more than 48,000 clubs in 200 countries and geographic areas around the globe, where members benefit their communities through social and humanitarian services.
“We’re thrilled to host 2026 Lions International Convention in Hong Kong. The city’s diverse culture and dynamic energy will fuel ‘Lionism’ by providing a robust platform for members from around the world to come together and interact with each other as they enjoy making a difference in their communities,” said Sammy Shum, district governor, Lions Clubs International District 303.
During their stay in Hong Kong, convention guests will be treated to a dazzling array of experiences that demonstrate the city's diverse charms. Hong Kong's infectious energy and warm hospitality will leave a lasting impression on all the Lions Clubs International members in attendance.
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