3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (597+ words) By Phil Soar, Chairman of Closer Still Group and Nineteen Group I was in Warsaw in 1990 walking round a market with a Polish friend. We stopped at one stall which, strangely, appeared to be selling light bulbs which didn't work…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago  (322+ words) The Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) marked its 20th anniversary at the 15th IEIA Open Seminar & Exhibition Services Expo 2026, an event that drew more than 1, 200 delegates from across India's exhibitions and MICE sectors. Held under the theme "When the Right Dots Meet,…...

6+ day, 5+ min ago  (279+ words) Event logistics specialists Europalco has announced the expansion of its logistics infrastructure in Portugal, with larger facilities in Porto and a new warehouse in the Algarve. The company, which claims to be the largest provider of solutions for events and…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (150+ words) The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has revealed Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, in Sakhir, Bahrain, as its newest international member. Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre hosts indoor and outdoor live events and has a capacity of 10, 000. The venue is built approximately…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (260+ words) North America-based consumer and trade show organiser Marketplace Events (MPE), has announced the acquisition of the Travel & Adventure Shows, the only series of consumer-facing travel trade shows in the United States. The transaction, which closed 1 May, 2026, represents the largest acquisition…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (321+ words) RX, a global leader in events and exhibitions, has unveiled'a new digital platform designed to redefine how people discover, connect and do business at live events. RX NOW, offering real-time data and AI-powered personalisation, claims to deliver smarter, more personalised…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (212+ words) Peter Heath will step down as managing director of the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA). He will remain in the role while a successor is recruited and plans to continue supporting the organisation through the #We Make Events campaign…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (260+ words) 5th May 2026 | published by Paul Colston SHARE'Exhibition News Clarion Events North America has announced that Wayne Bishop Jr. has joined the organisation as executive vice-president of energy. With more than 30 years in the electric power and energy sectors, Bishop brings expertise,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (308+ words) Big news has arrived in the trade show industry. UK organiser Closer Still Media'has been valued at "1. 35bn ($1. 77bn) after Searchlight Capital Partners joined existing owner Providence Equity Partners. This deal'ranks as the second largest in trade show history. Searchlight takes stake…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (176+ words) Excel London has welcomed more than 500, 000 sports fans and competitors over the past 12 months. The increase in attendance has been driven by high-profile events launching at or relocating to the East London venue. HYROX recently extended its agreement with Ex…...