Quick takes

UFI reports on the sustainability of the exhibition industry

According to findings from UFI – The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, most exhibitors (86%) and visitors (87%) believe exhibitions help them save time and money – with the added benefit of reducing travel and its associated carbon footprint. Respondents felt the industry was halfway between “only starting” and “very advanced” sustainability.

HKTDC’s twin jewellery shows close successfully

The concurrent 37th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 7th edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show ended on 29th July, attracting over 13,700 buyers. The shows were also open to the public for the first time with more than 17,000 public visitors attending.

Singapore’s MICE industry remains optimistic

Singaporean tradeshow and conference organisers anticipate the easing of restrictions on business events and quarantine-free arrivals for vaccinated travellers, and organisers believe the industry will show signs of improvement by the end of the year. However, with slow vaccination rollouts in some Asian countries, the reopening of Singapore’s borders remains uncertain.