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India’s travel market is no longer merely a growth opportunity on the horizon. It is becoming a market that the global travel industry needs to connect with and compete for now. ITB India 2026 brought more than 100 exhibiting brands and 600 travel trade buyers together in Mumbai and the conversations taking place there offered a clear signal of where the industry is heading next. by Archie Marshall || 22 September 2026 A meeting point for India and the world The fourth in per

Pet Fair Asia 2026 turned Shanghai into one of the world's biggest meeting points for the pet business, with record international participation, 2,600+ exhibitors and a trade programme increasingly built around doing business, not just displaying products. by Archie Marshall || There are trade shows that fill exhibition halls. Then there are trade shows that make you realise an entire industry has changed. Pet Fair Asia 2026 firmly belongs in the second category. The 28th edi

TMX 2027 will bring more than 100 exhibitors, over 4,000 industry professionals and 400+ business matching meetings to Bangkok with AI and sustainability firmly at the centre of the conversation along with a focus on face to face business opportunities. by Archie Marshall || The MICE industry is being reshaped by artificial intelligence, digitalisation, rising costs and increasingly demanding customers. But as technology changes how events are planned, marketed and delivered,

Travel technology is no longer simply about better booking engines or faster connectivity. As artificial intelligence, digital payments, personalisation and automation reshape how travel businesses operate, the real opportunity lies in putting the companies developing these solutions in front of the people who can actually buy them. by Archie Marshall || 20 August 2026 Travel Tech Asia 2026 is responding with a dedicated Hosted Buyer Programme designed to do exactly that. Tra

LAAX brings alpine innovation to Germany roadshow: The Swiss alpine destination will be presenting itself from October 6th to 8th in Cologne, Frankfurt am Main and Stuttgart. Flagship Location Galaxy (Image: Ammann). LAAX embarks on a German roadshow: From October 6th to 8th, 2026, the Swiss Alpine destination will present itself as part of an exclusive MICE event series in Cologne, Frankfurt am Main, and Stuttgart. The focus will be on personal interaction with selected indu

INTERGEO, the world's leading exhibition and conference for geodesy, geoinformation and land management, is entering a new era after DVW e.V. and Hamburg Messe und Congress signed a landmark 10 year partnership that will reshape where and how the event is held. Beginning in 2028, the agreement will introduce a renewed rotating venue model while establishing Hamburg as INTERGEO's flagship host city in odd numbered years from 2029 onwards, reinforcing the event's international

The European exhibition industry has entered a new chapter. On 31 July 2026, Easyfairs completed its acquisition of Xpo Group, bringing together two of the continent's most established organisers of specialist trade events. The move creates a significantly larger international portfolio spanning dozens of industries, strengthens Easyfairs' presence across Europe and beyond, and reflects the wider trend of consolidation as organisers seek greater scale and stronger sector expe

Hong Kong has strengthened its position as one of Asia's leading innovation hubs after hosting the first ever LEAP event outside the Middle East. Bringing together more than 25,000 technology professionals, 300 startups and 600 global investors managing over $6.5 trillion in assets, LEAP East made a landmark debut at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC.) This success has already been confirmed by an exclusive three year agreement that will keep the event in

As part of the international portfolio of Spielwarenmesse, the world's leading toy trade fair held annually in Nuremberg, Kids India is the premier B2B platform for India's rapidly expanding toy market. By connecting manufacturers, buyers and industry experts, it strengthens global business ties and creates new opportunities across one of the world's fastest growing toy industries. by Archie Marshall || 25 June 2026 Ahead of the next edition, taking place from 4 to 6 March 20

From 22 to 25 September 2026, Messe Essen will place an even stronger focus on the security and defence industry: EURO DEFENCE EXPO (EUDEX) will be held at the Essen exhibition grounds for the first time, in parallel with Security Essen. SCHWEISSEN & SCHNEIDEN will use these synergies with a joint stand at EUDEX, showcasing the role that joining, cutting and surfacing technologies play in modern defence applications. By Archie Marshall || 22 June 2026 At the joint stand in Ha

Despite ongoing geopolitical instability, inflationary pressure and rising operational costs, Europe’s exhibition industry continues to demonstrate strong resilience, international expansion and sustained investment in innovation, according to discussions at the 2026 EMECA General Assembly in London. Representatives from the European Major Exhibition Centres Association (EMECA) gathered at ExCeL London on 13 May, where members outlined a positive outlook for the sector despit

Deutsche Messe AG is restructuring its personnel and consistently aligning its board of directors with the further development of the company and, in particular, the exhibition grounds. With an expanded three-member board, the company is setting clear priorities in the areas of trade fair business, digitalization and site development & transformation, as the Lower Saxony Minister of Economic Affairs and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Messe AG, Grant Hendrik T

With the return of the Kuwait site, NÜSSLI has successfully concluded the final chapter of Expo 2025 Osaka. The other pavilion sites had already been dismantled on schedule and restored to their original condition. Inside the Swiss pavilion at EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan. With the completion of Expo 2025 Osaka, NÜSSLI has set another milestone in its history: The major project was completed fully and successfully – and the realized pavilions were simultaneously awarded numerous

AERO Friedrichshafen has formalised a strategic partnership with the German Business Aviation Association (GBAA), reinforcing its role as a central meeting point for business aviation in Europe and setting the stage for a significantly expanded industry presence at the 2026 edition. The agreement sees organiser Fairnamic GmbH join the GBAA, deepening ties between the show and Germany’s business aviation ecosystem. As part of the partnership, the GBAA will act as AERO ’s main

Brussels, 31 March 2026 - Easyfairs is stepping up its sustainability strategy with the release of a second Sustainability Report, signalling a more mature, data-led approach to reducing environmental impact while embedding responsibility across its global events portfolio. The report marks a transition away from overbearing, high-level commitments towards measurable performance and operational integration. Central to this is the deployment of a new ESG platform, enabling Ea

The autoXpérience Geneva underscores the enthusiasm of French-speaking Swiss for automobiles and the continued importance of this sector in the region. One hour before the fair closed on March 8th, the 2026 edition had already recorded 26,300 visitors, with particularly high attendance throughout the entire weekend. Exhibitors report a significant increase in sales compared to 2025, confirming the relevance of a format that focuses consistently on test drives and the purcha

5.5 MWp photovoltaic system goes online, marking a milestone for sustainable energy supply in Friedrichshafen and the wider region. As of February 24 2026, Messe Friedrichshafen has officially commissioned one of the largest rooftop photovoltaic systems in the Lake Constance region, bringing a 5.5 megawatt peak (MWp) installation online across ten exhibition halls. The project represents a major step forward in the venue’s sustainability strategy and significantly strengthe

Since the 1 February, Lars Wismer has assumed leadership as Regional Head of the "Messe Düsseldorf for Asia (MDfA)". In his inaugural interview, he highlights the importance of Asian markets, talks about strategic opportunities, and about the role of MDfA as a connecting element in the global trade fair portfolio. "Everywhere we recognise opportunities, we want to use them." In 2024, Messe Düsseldorf bundled its activities in Asia under one roof: The Regional Hub "Messe Düsse