Global Snapshot
Global
snapshot
EW explores some regional
news highlights in the global
exhibitions industry
US - Aventri has released ‘The Top
100 Meeting and Event Venues in the
United States,’ a free guide that highlights
the event tech company’s top 10 venue
picks in each of its 10 top-rated meeting
and event cities.
Aventri’s top 10 city list comprises: Las
Vegas, New York, San Diego, Orlando,
Chicago, Atlanta, Nashville, Phoenix,
Washington, DC, and Dallas.
Also in the guide are recommended
activities and restaurants for attendees to
enjoy during their stay.
The 44-page guide features a curated list
of 100 venues in these 10 most sought-
after event cities in the US, based on
sourcing activity during the past year
on the Aventri Strategic Venue Sourcing
platform.
UK - International exhibition and
event organiser ITE Group has
posted revenues of £107.8m (US$136.45m)
for the six months to 31 March 2019
representing growth of 6% on a like-for-
like basis. ITE’s headline profit before tax
for the period was £24.5m, with growth of
7% on a like-for-like basis, and increased
margins. Statutory profit before tax was
£1.9m after increased M&A-related costs,
including amortisation on acquired
intangible assets, loss on disposal of
non-core events, and transaction and
integration costs.
Net debt has increased, however, from
£51.2m to £108.9m following the Ascential
Events and Mining Indaba acquisitions.
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Russia - Beviale Moscow is set to
move to a new venue next year. From
24- 26 March 2020, Eastern Europe’s first and
only tradeshow for the beverage chain will
welcome experts and visitors to the capital’s
Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre.
The 2019 edition in February was held at the
Crocus Centre.
The Sokolniki exhibition grounds are
centrally located in one of Moscow’s major
parks. Organisers Nuremberg Messe
claim the change of location offers more
opportunities for organisers and exhibitors.
UAE - Abu Dhabi National
Exhibitions Company (ADNEC)
has launched a new product to reward its
visitors and exhibitors, dubbed Capital Plus:
Where Business and Leisure Meet.
The programme gives visitors and
exhibitors the opportunity to experience
Abu Dhabi’s top dining destinations, spa
treatments, and even take part in fun
adventures at some of the grandest theme
parks, all located in the heart of Abu Dhabi
and Al Ain, with discounts of up to 30%.
Register at www.adnec.ae
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