Quick takes

RELX exhibitions ahead of 2019

Good news from RELX in its trading update for the first half. Exhibitions, which currently account for 12% of revenues, are up. Event revenue across the portfolio are ahead of 2019 levels. And in China, which represents about 10% of event revenues, is also generating revenues above 2019 levels.

Cosgrave damages his event with one Tweet

This is not an Asian story, but worth reading. One tweet from Web Summit founder sharing his take on the Israeli-Hamas war has caused sponsors and speakers to pull out of the next edition of the event. Cosgrave subsequently published a 600-word apology and explanation of his views.

Messe Frankfurt takes cybersecurity event to Abu Dhabi

Messe Frankfurt partners with HITB Limited to launch a new edition of its cybersecurity event. The first edition will be held in May 2024 in the Etihad Arena. The difficult to type event is named HITB+in{:cyber}.

Jublia partners with MICEcarbon

Singapore-based Jublia has joined forces with MICECarbon to help the business events industry to reduce the effects of fossil-fuel emissions. The two companies aim to raise awareness of genuine carbon-offset projects that they can support via a platform that offers ease and transparency.