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ATM 2026 rescheduled amid safety concerns
Leading organizer RX has announced the rescheduling of Arabian Travel Market 2026. The show has been moved from May to August, where Dubai World Trade Centre will remain the host venue. This move comes amid concerns over the safety of visitors and partners. Your other main industry stories include: CloserStill Media announces the launch of …
Informa reports record revenue and adjusted operating profit
Leading B2B event organizer Informa has reported more than £4 billion in record revenue for 2025. The company also revealed an adjusted operating profit of almost £1.14 million. This has led to double-digit adjusted earnings-per-share growth for the fifth consecutive year. Your other top stories include: RX appoints its new global head of corporate communications …
Collaboration in events: is it essential to work closer with competitors?
Collaboration in events is now more imperative than ever. This doesn’t just mean deepening existing collaborative relationships with partners- it means embracing an industry-wide shift in cooperation between competitors. The following article will break down what this looks like, including answering the following questions: As we move further into a tech-driven future, being overly competitive …
Trade show lead capture: what are the key attributes?
The choice of trade show lead capture technology directly shapes how well prospects convert into opportunities. This article breaks down the core features of lead capture systems, answering the common questions: You’ll learn which attributes make lead capture effective, how event lead management tracks and nurtures prospects, and how privacy rules influence these tools—so you …
UFI stands in solidarity with Middle East events community
UFI has express its solidarity with Middle East events community amid military escalations across the region. The organization has released a statement which sets out the safety and wellbeing of industry professionals is at the top of its minds and of paramount importance. Here are your other top headlines from the events industry this week: …
The Event Data Crisis: Why detached leadership fails
Event chiefs might have grown too detached from their own exhibitions to understand where they are failing on experiences, according to an industry strategist. Barış Onay, founder of Precision Communities, argues organizers are hiding behind expensive technology to mask the disorganized state of their underlying data. He believes industry bosses need to step up and …
Event meeting formats: which should you choose for your next show?
There is a range of event meeting formats available, but finding the right one to your purpose is where it matters. Attendees and exhibitors increasingly want hyper-personalized experiences that make it easy to achieve their goals. The expectation and pressure are on organizers to provide the correct formats to facilitate this. So what are the …
‘Exhibitions thriving in world where uncertainty is certain’
Exhibitions are thriving in a world where “uncertainty is certain” thanks to a long history of dealing with disruption, according to an industry leader. Chris Skeith OBE, CEO of UFI, argues the sector has become “insanely good at dealing with disruption” and is now moving toward a state of permanent operational readiness. It was highlighted …
‘Why stop at $2m when the marketing pie is $10m?’
The balance of power in marketing is shifting toward in-person events – and those who can capitalize on their data will reap the rewards, according to an industry leader. Paul Miller, CEO of Questex, argues smart organizers are waking up to a world where they aren’t just selling booths – they’re now data engines with …
Nineteen Group forms strategic partnership with Montgomery Group
Welcome to the Week in Events. You top story is Nineteen Group has expanded its portfolio following a strategic partnership with Montgomery Group. At the core of this collaboration is the forthcoming Professional Woodworking Expo. The built environment and manufacturing event will be co-located with InstallerSHOW 2026 and the Painting & Decorating Show at the …


