Geoff Donaghy to step down as ICC Sydney CEO

Geoff Donaghy will step down from his role as CEO of ICC Sydney after 30 years of venue management leadership. He will leave on 30th August 2024. Donaghy will become an advisor to the business until the end of the year.

Deutsche Messe is back on track

Deutsche Messe AG posted record results in 2023, with revenue of €354 million (US$391 million) and a net profit of €46 million (US$51 million). In 2023, the company organised a total of 76 trade fairs and events in Germany and abroad, featuring over 27,000 exhibiting companies and attracting 4.7 million visitors.

HKTB and Art Basel ink new agreement

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has signed a new three-year global partnership with Art Basel. The deal between HKTB and MCH, the show organiser, extends the collaboration beyond Hong Kong to all Art Basel shows worldwide. HKTB will be Art Basel’s partner at all editions of the show in Paris, Miami, Basel and Hong Kong.