UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry promotes , represents and serves the interests of the world ’ s leading show organisers , fairground owners and operators , major national and inter national associations of the exhibition industry and industry partners . As a non-political and non-profit organisation , UFI ’ s main goal is to serve the exhibition industry worldwide and to emphasise its unique marketing characteristics for the development of world trade .
Present on six continents , in 84 countries , UFI is a unique and neutral forum for dialogue dedicated to all professionals involved in the trade fair business . Serving the exhibition industry since 1925 , UFI applies its professional experience and renown to providing its members and the industry with the extensive know-how required to meet the challenges of everchanging needs .
Being a member of UFI is a proof of quality and international recognition . Over 4,500 tradefairs and exhibitions are organised by its members . More than 900 of these are international exhibitions , app roved by UFI , based upon strict and exacting quality criteria , assuring excellent services for the benefit of exhibitors and visitors .
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In this issue :
NEWS & OPINION
5 Editor ’ s Note
6-7 Global Update
9 UFI : Kai Hattendorf rounds up the association ’ s springtime projects
INSIGHTS & INTERVIEWS
18-19 Hot on the trail Paul Colston breaks down big deals from three industry titans
22 All for one , and one for all Oana Cipca , MECC Maastricht , sets the scene for hosting the UFI European Conference in June
35-39 Keeping the line open Communication is key for ACS ’ Jarno de Boer , Catie Owen finds
FEATURES
20-21 Geo-adaptation MBB CEO Matthias Tesi Baur shares the wisdom of his International Confex panellists
Far left , top : Hot on the acquisition trail , pages 18-19
Left : All for one , and one for all in Maastricht , page 22
Far left , bottom : Geo-adaptation , pages 20-21
Left : Greener accessability , pages 43-45
26-27 Stateside with Stephanie A look ahead to Legislative Action Day , and into how the industry can build better communities
40-41 Event tech A light is shone on managing event platforms , and Mark Maydon returns to navigate a use for QR codes
43- 45 Greener accessability The Bulb ’ s Meg Strahle demonstrates how accessible events don ’ t need to deprioritise sustainability
THINK TANK
11 Dealmakers Steve Monnington casts his eye over the M & A landscape
29 Waste management Glenn Hansen shares details of a new standard in Singapore for managing exhibition waste
31 Recruitment ESP Recruitment ’ s Liz Sinclair asks the pressing question : is it time to raise salaries ?
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