Messe Frankfurt India and Austrian Fibers Institute announce collaboration

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Mumbai, 15th January: Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India, the Indian subsidiary of international exhibition organiser, Messe Frankfurt, announced the collaboration for Techtextil India, a leading platform for the technical textiles industry in India, with Austrian Fibers Institute.

Under the strategic alliance, the two technical textiles platforms will bring the Asia edition of Dornbirn GFC at a part of Techtextil India Symposium in 2025, targeting to offer opportunities for the entire value chain of the technical textiles industry to explore global advancements in fibre technology, sustainable materials and cutting-edge applications, aligning with the growing focus on innovations in the domain.

The next edition of Techtextil India is scheduled from 19th to 21st November 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre in Mumbai. In its 10th edition, the event will also open its doors for the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress Asia on 18th November 2025, under Techtextil India Symposium.

According to Messe Frankfurt, Dornbirn GFC Asia in India 2025 will be titles as “Shaping the future: Sustainable Grow in Fiber Solutions and Innovations”. The conference will be led by globally acclaimed subject matter experts, researchers, manufacturers and thought leaders.

Mr Raj Manek, Executive Director and Board Member, Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, was quoted, “The technical textiles industry is at a transformative juncture in India. At this point of time, the partnership of Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India with Austrian Fibers Institute to organise Dornbirn GFC along with Techtextil India 2025 will amplify the benefits of networking and knowledge sharing for the industry professionals. A collaboration of this stature for technical textiles will set a new benchmark for the industry segment.”

Nineteen Group acquires Pro Integration Future Asia

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Singapore, 20th January: Nineteen Group, international exhibition organiser and media company, announced the acquisition of Pro Integration Future Asia (PIFA) Singapore from Montgomery.

Following its opening of the APAC HQ in Singapore and the launch of Safety & Security Asia, Nineteen Group further expands into the APAC market.

PIFA is a leading international event for the Professional Audiovisual, Lighting & Live Entertainment Technologies in the Southeast Asia. Nineteen Group will host the next edition of PIFA in November 2025.

Peter Jones, CEO of Nineteen Group, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome PIFA to our APAC portfolio. This acquisition strengthens our global presence and enhances value for exhibitors and visitors. We look forward to building on Montgomery’s strong foundation and driving PIFA’s future growth.”

Messe München strengthens IMEA regions

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Munich, 16th January: International exhibition organiser, Messe München announced to strengthen its strategic focus on the Indian, Middle Eastern and Africa regions by combing responsibility for this area in “IMEA” (India, Middle East, Africa).

At the same time, the company appointed Bhupinder Singh as President IMEA, effective 1st January 2025. Previously the CEO of Messe München India, he has led the subsidiary to become the second largest international subsidiary of the Messe München Group. In addition to his responsibility in India, he will also oversee Messe München’s events in Africa and drive the company’s market entry in the Middle East in the new position.

The two CEO’s Stefan Rummel and Reinhard Pfeiffer, commented, “Bhupinder Singh is characterized by his strategic vision, his in-depth understanding of the dynamics of the trade fair industry and his exceptional leadership. He has already led our Indian subsidiary to extraordinary success and will now also establish our trade fairs in the Middle East.”

Quick takes

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Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo to be held in Singapore

Organised by Experia Events, the Business Aviation Asia Forum and Expo (BAAFEx) will be held for the first time in Singapore, at Changi Exhibition Centre, running from 4th to 6th March 2025. The event will include an exhibition, aircraft displays, networking opportunities, and a conference with expert panels and keynote speakers.

Macau welcomed 34m+ visitor arrivals in 2024

Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released its latest visitor arrivals for the year 2024. Macau welcomed a total of 34,928,650 visitor arrivals in 2024, an increase of 24% year-on-year. Same-day visitors grew 35%, while overnight visitors were up by 13%. The average length of stay of visitors shortened by 0.1 day, at 1.2 days.

NürnbergMesse posts new sales record in 2024

In year 2024, NürnbergMesse posted a new sales record of €360 million (US$373 million), compared with €257 million (US$266 million) in 2022 cyclically. In 2024, the company organised some 140 events worldwide, featuring 33,900 exhibitors and welcoming 1.56 million visitors, with a net exhibition space of 1.18 million m2.

Messe Düsseldorf hosts 76 trade fairs in 2024

Messe Düsseldorf GmbH generated €363 million (US$376 million) in sales in 2024, with profits after taxes of €60 million (US$62 million). During the year, the company hosted a total of 76 trade shows in Düsseldorf and worldwide, with several new events. The company also announced the expansion in the Middle East, with a new management company in Dubai and expanding its portfolio in the region.