Exhibition Showcase Showcasing the World of Exhibition

  • Dato’ Sri Dr. Irmohizam Ibrahim, Group Managing Director, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur & Board Of Director, World Trade Centers Association
    by editorial on July 23, 2025 at 10:21 am

    Malaysia: Where Business Meets the World ES. Malaysia has emerged as a preferred destination for international events. What factors do you believe are driving this growth? Dato’ Sri Dr. Irmohizam Ibrahim. Malaysia is very well known for its warm hospitality and world-class infrastructure, making it an increasingly attractive destination for international events. Its rise as a preferred Business Events hub can be attributed to several

  • Matthias Tesi Baur, Founder, MBB-Consulting Group
    by editorial on July 23, 2025 at 10:16 am

    “In a World of Algorithms and Acceleration, Trust Remains the True Currency of Exhibitions” ES. Matthias, with over 24 years in the global B2B and trade fair industry, how would you describe the evolution of exhibitions in today’s interconnected business world? Matthias Tesi Baur. In the last 25 years, I’ve seen several events that have truly shaped our industry. The first one was undoubtedly the

  • Ray Bloom, Chairman, IMEX Group
    by editorial on July 23, 2025 at 10:05 am

    From Frankfurt to Vegas – The IMEX Story of Global Connection and Growth ES. IMEX has become one of the most influential global events for the MICE industry. How do you see its journey so far, and what developments have shaped its evolution over the years? Ray Bloom. The journey of IMEX so far has been shaped by our deep-rooted connection with the global business

  • Michael Duck, Executive Vice President – Commercial Development, Informa Markets
    by editorial on July 23, 2025 at 10:01 am

    ES. As Executive Vice President of Commercial Development at Informa Markets, what key priorities are shaping your strategy in 2025 and beyond? Michael Duck. Informa Markets’ exhibition strategy for 2025 and beyond focuses on three distinct market segments: transaction-led events (Informa Markets), content-led events (Informa Connect), and experience-led events (Informa Festivals). Key priorities include maximizing data-driven marketing, enhancing customer experience through technology, and expanding international

  • India to Resume Tourist Visas for Chinese Citizens After Five-Year Suspension
    by editorial on July 23, 2025 at 8:00 am

    In a notable step towards improving diplomatic relations between two countries, India has announced it will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens starting July 24, marking the end of a five-year suspension prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic and intensifying border tensions. The announcement was made by the Indian Embassy in China and follows a series of diplomatic discussions aimed at restoring normalcy between the