BCEC secures major international medical congress

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Brisbane, 3rd July: The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) announced the World Congress of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (WCPGHAN), held every four years, will be held in Brisbane in 2028, and it is the first time for Australia to host the congress.

It is also the first time for Australia to host the congress. WCPGHAN 2028 will run from 6th to 10th June 2028 at BCEC, and is expected to attract more than 2,000 delegates.

Inaugural IBTM Asia Pacific to be held at AWE

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Hong Kong, 11th July: RX Global, organiser of IBTM World, has confirmed the inaugural IBTM Asia-Pacific will be held in Hong Kong, at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE).

It is expected some 250 pre-qualified buyers and 1,500 visitors from across the region to attend IBTM Asia-Pacific, which will take place from 19th to 20th March 2025.

In addition, the international and regional chapters of International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) Asia Pacific, Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and International Association of Professional Conference Organisers (IAPCO) will partner with IBTM Asia Pacific.

Japan’s tourism to break records in 2024

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Japan, 5th July: Japan is expecting a record-breaking 2024 for its travel and tourism sector, based on its “robust recovery” in 2023.

According to the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research, the travel and tourism sector will account for 7.5% of Japan’s GDP, reaching almost 44.6 trillion yen (US$276 billion), which is a 5.7% increase compared with 2019.

Quick takes

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UFI releases 2024 UFI Marketing Award

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, released the 2024 UFI Marketing Award winner to be RX Germany. The topic for this year was “Data-driven revenue: The secret ingredient for Venues and Event Organisers”. RX Germany will present its project at the 91st UFI Global Congress from 20th to 23rd November 2024 in Cologne, Germany.

Maritz acquires Convention Data Services

Maritz, a leading company in meetings and event management, announced the acquisition of Convention Data Services (CDS), a registration, on-site and lead services partner for trade shows and association events, from Freeman. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SCIIF 2024 successfully concludes

Jointly organised by Hannover Milano Fairs (HMF) Shanghai and DLG Exhibitions & Events Shanghai Industry & Commerce Exhibition Co., Ltd., the South China International Industry Fair (SCIIF) 2024 concluded at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center, covering a total area of 80,000 m2 and featuring over 800 exhibitors. Over 133,000 professional visits were recorded during the three-day event.