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Trade Shows Boosted by Strong Asian Interest

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Skift Take: Increased business travel from Asia is good news for global trade shows. Meanwhile, IMEX reports strong buyer demand from Korea and China. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings MWC Barcelona 2023 is seeing a solid increase in overall attendance, but it is still far from 2019 levels.

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Informa Confident of Trade Show Business Growth

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Skift Take: Trade show business is booming, and could get even better should international shows resume in China in the near future. Miguel Neves and Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Covid in China Could Affect Event-Merchandise Orders

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With Chinese factories producing less and freight trips across the Pacific being cancelled more often, meeting hosts, sponsors, and exhibitors might want to rethink their approach to attendee gifts and giveaways this year. and around the world, according to this article on CNBC.com.

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China Shutters Major Event 9 Hours Before Opening Due to Covid Outbreak?

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Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center Skift Take: TCT Asia, a major trade show, was shut down by Shenzhen authorities nine hours before it was set to open due to Covid numbers in the city creeping up to 24. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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China Shutters Major Event 9 Hours Before Opening Due to Covid Outbreak?

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Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center Skift Take: TCT Asia, a major trade show, was shut down by Shenzhen authorities nine hours before it was set to open due to Covid numbers in the city creeping up to 24. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Informa Acquires Trade Show Rival Tarsus for $940 Million

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Skift Take: Informa, the world's largest trade show organizer, is acquiring Tarsus, a well-respected competitor. It will also strengthen its position in China as it prepares for a full return to in-person events in 2024. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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The Evolution of the Exhibition Industry

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Skift Take: UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf shares key trends impacting the exhibition industry and paints a picture of what trade shows will look like in the future. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.