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5 TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2021
5 TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2021

5 TRENDS TO WATCH IN 2021

We are in unchartered territory with a global pandemic disrupting lives and livelihoods. But, with successful trials paving the way for mass vaccinations, with better knowledge around COVID-19 and faster and more efficient testing schemes available, we are finding ways to live with and ultimately manage this virus. The tide is turning. As we head towards 2021, the UFI team has – as every year – put together five trends that we believe will drive our industry’s development over the next 12 to 18 [...]

By Kai Hattendorf| 2020-12-02T13:34:33+00:00 December 2nd, 2020|Americas, Asia – Pacific, Europe, Exhibition Industry, Middle East – Africa|0 Comments

TCEB sets up the first milestone of “Thailand LOG-IN Events”
TCEB sets up the first milestone of “Thailand LOG-IN Events”

TCEB sets up the first milestone of “Thailand LOG-IN Events”

TCEB sets up the first milestone of “Thailand LOG-IN Events” to energize the economy with trade exhibitions. TCEB reviewed the first year of “Thailand LOG-IN Events,” the master plan to boost Logistics, Infrastructure, and affiliated target industries. The bureau promoted international trade exhibitions and officially announced allies in both government and private sectors while the strategic directions of 2021 was also announced. Aiming to step up the foundation development plan and enhance the [...]

By TCEB| 2020-11-27T12:39:01+00:00 November 27th, 2020|All, Americas, Asia – Pacific, Europe, Middle East – Africa, Shenzen - UFI Diamond Sponsor|0 Comments

Travel is the key for recovery
Travel is the key for recovery

Travel is the key for recovery

5 Key Takeaways from #UFICongress Keynote - Travel is the key for recovery “It is crucial to work together to align ourselves, especially during this recovery,” said Gloria Guevara Manzo, President & CEO at the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), during a live keynote at the UFI Global Congress Americas Programme. She presented the latest WTCC research, outlined the organization’s efforts to jumpstart the recovery for the sector, and provided key learnings from previous crises as the [...]

By Danica Tormohlen| 2020-11-27T15:55:52+00:00 November 26th, 2020|All, Exhibition Industry|2 Comments

Case Study: Entrance examination of the Laurea University of Applied Sciences
Case Study: Entrance examination of the Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Case Study: Entrance examination of the Laurea University of Applied Sciences

Entrance examination of the Laurea University of Applied Sciences, organised by Messukeskus Helsinki and in co-operation with Laurea, took place October 26-29, 2020 in Messukeskus Helsinki, Expo and Convention Centre. The show welcomed 5,000 participants (1,100 to 1,450 persons/day) over 4 days! What % of the attendees were international (exhibitors, visitors): Laurea is an international university of applied sciences with approximately 7,800 students. The exact number of international applican [...]

By Guest| 2020-11-20T10:58:11+00:00 November 20th, 2020|All, Americas, Asia – Pacific, Europe, Exhibition Industry, Middle East – Africa|1 Comment

Case Study: The Finnish War Veterans Federation
Case Study: The Finnish War Veterans Federation

Case Study: The Finnish War Veterans Federation

The Annual Meeting of the Finnish War Veterans Federation, organised by Messukeskus Helsinki in Co-Operation with The Finnish War Veterans Federation, took place in September 2020. This event welcomed 200 particpants during the course of the day, and included welcoming lunch and special programme. What % of the attendees were international (exhibitors, visitors): This was a purely domestic event. What were the most important factors contributing to the re-opening events overall success? COVID-19 [...]

By Guest| 2020-11-20T11:04:28+00:00 November 20th, 2020|All, Americas, Asia – Pacific, Europe, Exhibition Industry, Middle East – Africa, Shenzen - UFI Diamond Sponsor|0 Comments

Meet Speaker Celia Navarrete
Meet Speaker Celia Navarrete

Meet Speaker Celia Navarrete

Mexico-based Celia Navarrete is both the current president of AMPROFEC, the Mexican Association for the Exhibition Industry and Vice President, Construction of Informa Mexico. She was part of a panel 'Government and Associations' during the 87th UFI Global Congress. Her focus is on successfully restarting the expo industry in today’s world, with today’s safety concerns top of mind, and she’s not alone. To help Mexican federal and local governments understand how different face-to-face business e [...]

By Stephanie Selesnick| 2020-11-18T09:39:25+00:00 November 12th, 2020|All, Americas, Asia – Pacific, Europe, Middle East – Africa|1 Comment

Meet Speaker Lucia Palacios
Meet Speaker Lucia Palacios

Meet Speaker Lucia Palacios

Lucia Palacios, the Commercial Promotion Coordinator for VESTEX, the Apparel and Textile Association of Guatemala is part of The Future Ahead, a panel discussion during the UFI Global Congress on Tuesday, November 17 at 12:20pm (Bogota, Colombia time). Guatemala’s exhibition industry is comprised of mostly association shows with a few commercial enterprises producing proprietary expos. VESTEX, an UFI member joined the associationfor exposure to international exhibitions and the high level of edu [...]

By Stephanie Selesnick| 2020-11-12T08:21:57+00:00 November 10th, 2020|All, Americas, Asia – Pacific, Europe, Middle East – Africa|0 Comments

Meet Speaker Laura Barrera
Meet Speaker Laura Barrera

Meet Speaker Laura Barrera

Tarsus Mexico held physical exhibitions this quarter, then made the decision to hold off on anymore until March 2021, hoping the spring will bring warmer weather and less COVID-19 cases. The shows that were held had great, enthusiastic exhibitors and visitors – and followed safety protocols to the letter. Laura Barrera, Group Show Director of Tarsus Mexico is a panelist on the Industry Leaders session at the upcoming UFI Global Congress, Tuesday, November 16th at 9:45am (Bogota, Colombia time). [...]

By Stephanie Selesnick| 2020-11-10T11:26:53+00:00 November 10th, 2020|All, Americas, Asia – Pacific, Europe, Middle East – Africa|0 Comments

SISO/UFI Deeper Dive: Case Study on Super Pet Expo
SISO/UFI Deeper Dive: Case Study on Super Pet Expo

SISO/UFI Deeper Dive: Case Study on Super Pet Expo

How All Show Services Produced a B2C Show Safely and Successfully in Virginia Find out how All Show Services produced a B2C show safely and successfully in Virginia! Show Producer Eric Udler shares insight on how his team and their partners were able to pull off one of the first consumer shows in the U.S. since COVID-19. To help members understand the full picture, SISO and UFI take a deeper dive by including perspective from convention center management, an attendee, and an exhibitor on their s [...]

By Guest| 2020-11-06T13:40:31+00:00 November 6th, 2020|All, Americas, Best Practices, Exhibition Industry, Exhibition Industry Research, Operations & Services|0 Comments

Message from UFI President Mary Larkin – November 2020
Message from UFI President Mary Larkin – November 2020

Message from UFI President Mary Larkin – November 2020

It is hard to believe that a year has passed since I accepted the role of President of UFI during the 2019 Congress in Bangkok. And what a year it has been! As I write my final column as President, I marvel at how the industry has come together in a time of crisis and is ensuring that we will come out of this pandemic stronger and better than before. As we entered a new decade, we had no idea what was going to hit our industry. During the CEO Summit in Rome in February, the discussion around [...]

By UFI President| 2020-11-04T08:51:14+00:00 November 3rd, 2020|Americas, Asia – Pacific, Europe, Exhibition Industry, Middle East – Africa, UFI News|0 Comments