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HKTDC Opens Three Summer Fairs at HKCEC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened three public fairs July 15 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), giving visitors access to books, sports, leisure programming, and snacks with one ticket. The 36th Hong Kong Book Fair, ninth Hong Kong Sports and Leisure…
When Culture Meets Corporate: Event Lessons from Live Music and Theatre
As the lines between conferences, cultural programming and live entertainment continue to blur, three event managers at Aviva Studios in Manchester, home of Factory International, the UK’s most significant producer of new art and performance, share why belonging, atmosphere and emotional connection…
Government Music Plan Endorses Industry Climate Action
Show Must Go On Report and Green Event Code of Practice – published by Vision for Sustainable Events – have been acknowledged as cornerstones of sustainable sector growth in the Government’s New Music Plan. Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, has officially announced the Government’s bold new music…
New Research Reveals Parking Still a Key Barrier to UK Event Attendance
As summer arrives in the UK, so too does a whole slate of live events. From England Test cricket to Wimbledon, Silverstone, Royal Ascot and a summer of musical festivals and stadium tours; Brits will be traversing across the country to enjoy themselves. However new data from JustPark reveals that…
FSIE – Fire & Security India Expo 2026: India’s Leading Fire, Safety and Security Trade Exhibition
FSIE – Fire & Security India Expo 2026 – Event Overview FSIE – Fire & Security India Expo 2026 is one of India’s most important B2B trade exhibitions dedicated to fire protection, industrial safety, homeland security, surveillance, emergency response, and security management. Scheduled to take…
Cvent launches rebrand and $1bn investment plan
Tech event platform company Cvent has launched a new brand identity and announced plans to invest more than $1bn in technology, AI and product development. The announcements were made at Cvent CONNECT in Nashville, the company’s annual customer conference, which attracted nearly 5,000 in-person…
BLTM – Business & Luxury Travel Mice New Delhi 2026: India’s Premier B2B Travel and MICE Exhibition
BLTM – Business & Luxury Travel Mice New Delhi 2026 – Event Overview BLTM – Business & Luxury Travel Mice New Delhi 2026 is one of India’s most prestigious B2B travel trade exhibitions dedicated to Business Travel, Luxury Travel, and the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions)…
REV EXPO 2026: India’s Premier Renewable Energy and Electric Vehicle Exhibition in Lucknow
REV EXPO 2026 – Event Overview REV EXPO 2026 is one of India’s most anticipated B2B trade exhibitions dedicated to renewable energy and electric mobility. Scheduled to take place from 11th September to 13th September 2026 at the Defence Expo Ground, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, this three-day exhibition…
Educational programme announced for the Unique Venues of London Showcase
The Unique Venues of London Showcase, taking place on Tuesday 6 October at the iconic Somerset House, has unveiled the themes for its educational programme, giving event professionals even more reason to secure their complimentary place. Created in partnership with Event Industry News, the showcase…
Element Event Solutions Opens Etobicoke Showroom
Element Event Solutions has opened a new showroom at 91 Advance Road in Etobicoke, Ontario. The location gives the company another west-end site to serve event rental clients in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). New west-end showroom The showroom includes displays of tableware, furniture, drapery,…
Olympia Events Names Carlo Zoccali Event Operations Director
Olympia Events, managed by Legends Global, has appointed Carlo Zoccali event operations director. Zoccali brings more than 20 years of experience across events, venues, exhibitions, conferences, and sports. His background includes senior commercial and operational roles with Fully Charged Show,…
Moss Accelerates Live Events Expansion with Sign Up Systems Acquisition
Moss, a leading producer of premium graphics, complex structures and custom installations, has acquired Sign Up Systems, the innovative UK developer of patented extrusion and tensioning systems. The move adds further momentum to the business’s live events expansion, strengthening its offer in…
Messe Frankfurt UK takes over LiGHT Expo London
Messe Frankfurt has acquired LiGHT Expo London from [d]arc media, adding the UK lighting exhibition to its global Light + Building portfolio. LiGHT launched in 2022 and has grown into one of the UK’s leading events for the lighting specification community, bringing together architects, interior…
Glasgow 2014 legacy has been ‘rocket fuel’ for delivering the 2026 Commonwealth Games
The legacy of Glasgow 2014 has been hailed as ‘rocket fuel’ for this summer’s Commonwealth Games, with a senior 2026 team member saying it has enabled delivery at record pace and on a “boutique” budget – an approach that could reshape how future major events are planned and delivered. Speaking on…
Cvent Unveils New Brand Promise Built for The Presence Premium™ Era
Cvent has unveiled a new brand identity at Cvent CONNECT, its flagship industry and customer conference. The launch comes at a defining moment for the broader business landscape: As AI makes content, outreach, and personalisation infinitely scalable, audiences are growing more sceptical. In…
KTSV: A Legacy of Innovation Driving Mobile Marketing
Kentucky Trailer Specialty Vehicles (KTSV) builds innovative, durable custom mobile environments for marketing, experiential, and mission critical service applications. With more than a century of manufacturing experience and the resources of Marmon Holdings, KTSV brings rare depth, financial…
“WellnessFirst” Workforce
Reimagining Workplace Culture in Experiential Marketing Agencies by Deborah Cox, Marketing Consultant and Bree Patterson, Marketing Content Manager, at Exhibitus When fresh talent enters the experiential marketing world, they bring energy and expectations. Today’s entrants arrive informed,…
Decathlon alcanza las 700 tiendas equipadas con las soluciones de Vusion
La plataforma de Vusion, actualmente desplegada en 54 países de tres continentes, mejora la eficiencia operativa de los equipos de Decathlon y optimiza la experiencia del cliente. PARÍS, 15 de julio de 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vusion, líder mundial en soluciones de digitalización para el...
Decathlon franchit le cap des 700 magasins équipés des solutions Vusion
Déployée dans 54 pays sur trois continents, la plateforme Vusion optimise l'efficacité opérationnelle des équipes de Decathlon et améliore l'expérience client. PARIS, 15 juillet 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vusion, leader mondial des solutions de digitalisation du commerce physique, annonce...
Decathlon erreicht Meilenstein: 700 Stores arbeiten mit den Lösungen von Vusion
Die Vusion-Plattform, die mittlerweile in 54 Ländern auf drei Kontinenten im Einsatz ist, steigert die betriebliche Effizienz der Decathlon-Teams und verbessert das Kundenerlebnis. PARIS, 15. Juli 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vusion, der weltweit führende Anbieter von Digitalisierungslösungen für...