Global Snapshot
Middle East – Dubai World Trade Centre( DWTC) and Informa Group will form a joint venture, Informa International, that will be fully operational by Q4 2025. The new company will be headquartered in Dubai.
The venture will merge DWTC’ s exhibitions with Informa’ s UAE-based portfolio, managing 40 + business events across industries including: Food – Gulfood; Technology – GITEX, GISEC; Healthcare – WHX( formerly Arab Health); Energy – Middle East Energy and Aviation – Dubai Airshow. Projected annual revenue is $ 700m +.
Americas – Raccoon Media Group has announced the launch of Abilities International Accessibility Conferences, a series of B2B events where professionals, innovators and organisations can network. The US conferences build on the legacy of Abilities Expo, a series of consumer events in seven major US cities.
The first conference in the series was in Long Beach on 26-27 March, to be followed by New York on 30 April-1 May and Chicago on 11-12 June 2025.
Raccoon group CEO, Mike Seaman said:“ This is a pivotal moment for our business and the sector at large.”
Americas – Organiser Messe Berlin’ s
ITB global family is expanding, with the announcement of the launch of ITB Americas in Guadalajara, Mexico, 2026.
The travel trade show will run over three days, 10-12 November at Expo Guadalajara, embracing the region from Canada to Patagonia. The show will gather leaders, innovators, and professionals and attendees from 35 countries.
A Messe Berlin statement said:“ The region is an ideal location for hosting a travel trade show like ITB Americas. Hosting the event closer to participants in the Americas also reduces the need for long-haul travel.”
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