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Easyfairs acquires Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.International organiser Easyfairs has announced the acquisition of Paris-based Food Hotel Tech and Tech For Retail, two leading events dedicated to innovation in the hospitality and retail sectors. The union will see the incumbent entrepreneurial team, led by Karen Serfaty,[…]
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WTM Africa 2026 posts record numbers in Cape Town
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 delivered the largest and most internationally diverse edition to date, 13-15 April, at CTICC in Cape Town. The show attracted 8,000 trade professionals from 63 countries. Fifteen countries sent buyers for the show for[…]
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DWTC serves up record results
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Hospitality is reporting record-breaking results for 2025, noting it served 1.28m guests across 2,578 events over the year. This represents a 37% increase from 930,000 guests in 2024. The latest annual results for the hospitality[…]
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UFI Associations Committee re-elects chair and vice-chair with new three-year mandate
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.UFI, the global association of the exhibition industry, has re-elected its chair and vice-chair for its Associations Committee. They will begin their three-year mandate at the 93rd UFI Global Congress in November 2026. Jörn Holtmeier (pictured) – managing director of AUMA[…]
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PP Graphics secures FESPA sustainability accreditation after rebrand
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.PP Graphics has achieved FESPA ‘Sustainable Waste’ accreditation. This follows its rebrand from Psycho Peacock in February 2026. The accreditation recognises waste reduction and process improvements. It comes as the company positions sustainability within its operations and client services, including[…]
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Aircraft Interiors Expo ready for take off in Hamburg
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.RX Global’s Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) 2026 will reflect the full scale and ambition of modern aviation when it runs at Hamburg Messe, 14-16 April. This year’s 479 exhibitors represent a cross-section of the industry and will showcases the international[…]
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Map Your Show launches AI technology to personalise the trade show experience
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.US-based trade show operating system Map Your Show has launched MYS Connected, an AI-powered technology designed to create a personalised trade show experience for attendees. Using real-time event data and intelligent matchmaking, the technology guides attendees to the right exhibitors,[…]
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Exhibit3Sixty receives Better Stands Gold Award
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.Exhibit 3Sixty, an exhibition contractor, has been awarded the Better Stands Gold award for its collaboration with premium appliance brand ASKO at kbb Birmingham, held from 5–8 March 2026. The certification, issued by Informa Markets, represents the highest level of[…]
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Freemans appoints projects director to drive strategic growth
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.Freemans Event Partners in the UK has appointed Roger Lowe as projects director, a strategic role focused on driving new ventures, partnerships, and commercial growth across the business. Lowe brings extensive experience across motorsport, live entertainment, and venue development. He[…]
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Construction begins on Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre’s extension
Exhibition News | The trade for shows.Construction of Solar, Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre’s event space of the future, has begun. Once completed, the Solar will be one of the most modern event spaces in the Nordic countries. New architecture will combine with top-class AV services,[…]
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