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14.04.2021 Trade show organisers and associations join forces to create safe, successful platforms for economic recovery
As global economies look for opportunities to rebuild business in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, exhibition organisers and associations from around the world are joining together to form a coalition dedicated to bringing critical live event platforms back to market, with safety at the foundation of the collaborators’ approach.
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07.04.2021 Sonia Thomas to join jwc as senior consultant
Sonia Thomas, ex-chief operations officer of UFI, the global association of the exhibition Industry, will join jwc GmbH as senior consultant 1st May 2021 onwards.
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22.03.2021 Europe’s exhibition industry welcomes European Commission’s green certificate proposal and common path to safe re-opening
“European Exhibition Industry Alliance (EEIA) welcomes the European Commission’s legislative proposal to create a Digital Green Certificate to resume safe travel in the EU. We now call upon the European Parliament and the Member States to ensure its quick approval and its swift technical implementation. We also expect that it will be interoperable with other international systems to facilitate travel on a global scale”, says Barbara Weizsäcker, secretary general.
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16.03.2021 HKTDC International Sourcing Show opens tomorrow
As global sourcing becomes increasingly digitalised in the wake of the pandemic, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is debuting the HKTDC International Sourcing Show, a trade exhibition held in both online and physical formats, to help businesses adjust to the new sourcing model. The online section of the show begins tomorrow (17 March).
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15.03.2021 Ifema is back in business – with an ambitious health protection strategy for its fairs
As the second most important economic engine of Madrid, Ifema is renowned for its capacity to boost employment and wealth. It is getting ready to start working at full capacity after a year of forced inactivity apart from some virtual events, and some hybrid meetings, such as the MBFWMadrid fashion show.
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11.03.2021 IMEX: Special interest and general education confirmed March – September
Bespoke education and insights designed for different audiences within the business events community is set to be launched by the IMEX Group. Specialist programmes for corporate, association and agency buyers launch in April while general sessions, which are open to all, start this month (March).
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09.03.2021 The sixth annual Global Exhibitions Day will take place on 2 June 2021
Global Exhibitions Day (GED) recognises the important role that trade exhibitions play in driving economies throughout the world. The Covid-19 pandemic has had significantly detrimental, and potentially lasting, effects on the global economy, across nearly all business sectors and regions. Exhibitions have traditionally played a role in bolstering and growing economic sectors, but this year they will play a new role – rebuilding and recovering communities.
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08.03.2021 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre’s new Harbour Studio: One-stop solution for virtual events
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Limited (HML) has launched Harbour Studio, a brand-new facility at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for online and virtual events.
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04.03.2021 Exhibitions in 2021/22 – a global outlook
As an international association, IFES (International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services) gets insights into many trade fairs markets worldwide. For this global outlook, Justin Hawes, president of IFES & MD of Scan Display (South Africa) talked to IFES members from 5 continents.
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22.02.2021 Biofach/Vivaness 2021 eSpecial inspires
The organic food and natural and organic personal care products community came together for their annual sector gathering on 17-19 February 2021.
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16.02.2021 Eventmaker becomes an UFI software partner
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, is pleased to announce an agreement which will see Eventmaker become a dedicated software partner of the association.
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12.02.2021 IELA WS21 Building the Future of the Exhibition Logistics Industry – Post-Covid
During these challenging times, education is a crucial element in getting ready for the “New Now” and the restart of events in 2021. On January 28th, IELA launched a new agenda of online events to support its membership. It kicked off with the 2021 Online IELA Winter Seminar from January 28th to February 2nd, organised by the IELA Education & Training Programme Working Group (E&T WG).
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10.02.2021 Registration open for Thailand MICE Virtual Expo, February 24 – 25, 2021
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) brings forth the inaugural Thailand MICE Virtual Expo on February 24 to 25, 2021, matching 30 local exhibitors with international MICE industry players.
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08.02.2021 Malaysia is No. 4th ‘Most Expected MICE Destination’ for the year 2020
Malaysia’s status as Asia’s preferred destination for business events has been recognised at the 13th China MICE Industry Golden Chair Awards as the country has been awarded as No. 4th Most Expected MICE Destination for the year 2020. Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is truly honoured to be conferred the award presented by MICE Industry Golden Chair Awards for the 5th consecutive year.
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02.02.2021 Marie-Laure Bellon to join UFI as new chief operating officer
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has appointed Marie-Laure Bellon as its next chief operating officer. Currently the CEO and general manager at French exhibition organiser Eurovet, she will join UFI on 1 March, and work out of the organisation’s headquarters in Paris.
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27.01.2021 UFI Global Barometer provides 2020 results and 2021 perspectives for the exhibition industry
UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has released the latest edition of its flagship Global Barometer research, which takes the pulse of the industry. Results highlight the severe impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the exhibition industry worldwide, in 2020. There are also positive signs regarding a quick recovery in 2021.
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26.01.2021 EEIA welcomes EU Council rapid antigen tests and vaccination decisions and calls for speedy implementation
European Exhibition Industry Alliance (EEIA) welcomes yesterday’s European Council decisions related to rapid antigen tests and vaccinations.
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19.01.2021 UFI releases first Industry Partners Benchmark Survey: Exhibition service providers have a relatively high impact on overall event success
Exhibition organisers and venue operators state that service providers have a relatively high impact on overall event success. This is a core finding from the first edition of the new Industry Partners Benchmark Survey, released by UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry.
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18.01.2021 Bau Online provides guidance in turbulent times
Intensive B2B networking and many-faceted market insights: Bau Online’s offering proved to be an important anchor point for the construction industry in turbulent times. 247 exhibitors offered digital live presentations and one-on-one conversations.
Thailand remained a preferred destination for European
11.01.2021
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau and Thai MICE entrepreneurs reported their successfully participation at IBTM World Virtual 2020. They gained 52 leads and are confident in Thailand’s attractiveness in the European markets.
Mr. Chiruit Isarangkun Na Ayuthaya, President of Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (Public Organization) or TCEB, said the Thai delegation, comprising Thailand Incentive and Convention Association (TICA) and 30 Thai MICE companies, were very successful during their participation in the IBTM World Virtual 2020, Europe’s premier trade show for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE). By the end of the show, Thai MICE entrepreneurs managed to secure a total of 52 leads encompassing 11,800 potential meeting and incentive travellers. These leads are worth an estimated 743.40 million baht in revenue for Thailand.
This encouraging result
shows that Thailand remains a favourite destination among MICE buyers in Europe,
he said and added that “Europe is a priority long-haul market for Thailand. By participating
in this virtual event, Thai MICE entrepreneurs demonstrated that they are
determined to remain fully engaged with their European customer and to brief
their clients on the Covid-19 situation in Thailand. It was also a good
opportunity to inform our European partners of TCEB’s marketing campaigns and
special initiatives that planners and visitors can benefit from”.
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