Global Sources Hong Kong Shows opens Phase II

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Hong Kong, 18th April: Global Sources Hong Kong Shows opened its second phase from 18th to 21st April 2025, at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE). More than 2,000 export-oriented companies showcased some 150,000 innovative products at the shows.

Four major trade shows featured at this phase included: Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security & Appliances, Lifestyle, and Home & Kitchen. Under the theme of “Forecasting Future Markets, Leading New Procurement Trends”, the combined trade shows aimed to create a commercial ecosystem, integrating trend insights, product sourcing, and connections with premium suppliers.

Products presented at the shows included: mobile devices, smart wearables, augmented reality/virtual reality (AR/VR) technology, smart home solutions, personal healthcare products, and pet supplies. According to organiser, the shows serve as a resource for professional buyers seeking forward-thinking procurement strategies, by showcasing products offering designed to distinguish themselves in a competitive market.

Men’s lifestyle and fashion magazine launches in Hong Kong

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Hong Kong, 16th April: GQ, a global men’s lifestyle and fashion magazine, will launch in Hong Kong. The first digital edition will introduce in Summer 2025, while the first print edition will launch in September, under license from Condé Nast.

GQ was founded in New York in 1931, with its event, Men of the Year, considering a significant cultural event in every GQ market, including U.S., U.K., Japan, Korea, Italy, Middle East, Thailand, etc. GQ Hong Kong will be published in traditional Chinese, with a bi-lingual website and social media platforms.

Christiane Mack, chief content operations officer, Condé Nast, said, “We are excited for GQ to launch in Hong Kong in partnership with Rubicon Publishing. With this launch, Hong Kong cements its reputation as an important destination for men’s fashion, and confirms GQ’s global authority continues to expand.”

GL events Exhibitions’ revenues grow 23%

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Lyon, 16th April: Last week, GL events released its financial results for the quarter ended 31st March 2025. Revenues at GL events Exhibitions business were €123.3 million (US$133 million), up 23.5% over the figure in the first quarter of 2023.

The company’s management attributed the increase in its exhibitions’ revenue to a positive biennial effect, confirm the sector’s post-COVID rebound. In addition, the CACLP exhibition in China maintained a high level of activity, retaining its position as a world’s leading exhibition for the in vitro diagnostic industry.

Overall, GL events’ group revenues increased by 11.3% in the quarter, reaching € 430 million (US$465 million). GL events Live generated €195.5 million (US$211 million), up 1.6% year-on-year. While GL events Venues posted revenues of €111.2 million (US$120 million), growth of 18.1%.

Olivier Ginon, Chairman-CEO of GL events Group, commented, “GL events has gotten off to an excellent start in 2025, bolstered by strong fundamentals… and by the remarkable commitment of its teams around the world. This double-digit growth confirms our strategic market position as an organiser of major world events and a promoter of sustainable management and operating models for major event venues contributing to the socio-economic development of destinations.”

Quick takes

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Visitor arrivals up 11% in Q1 in Macau

According to Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC), visitor arrivals to Macau increased by 11.1% year-on-year, reaching 9,862,665 in the first quarter of 2025. Same-day visitors were up by 21.5%, however, overnight visitors dropped by 1.1%.

33,000+ visitors at Hong Kong coffee festival

Organised by Coffee Hong Kong, COFFEE HK x Tokyo Coffee Festival @West K, the inaugural outdoor coffee festival, attracted over 33,000 visitors, to the Great Lawn in Art Park, West Kowloon District. Running from 18th to 21st April 2025, the event featured over 10 Japanese coffee brands and more than 20 brands in Hong Kong. Over 100 international and coffee shops, workshops, market stalls, music, pet activities, and family-friendly events were at the event.

IEG’s new acquisition in Brazil

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) announced the acquisition of 51% of Fenagra – the International Agroindustry Feed & Food Fair, organised by Editora Stilo. After the acquisition, Fenagra will become part of IEG Brazil’s portfolio. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.

Informa TechTarget 2025 outlook

Informa TechTarget re-confirmed its revenue range for 2024, expecting to be from US$285 million to US$295 million, with pro-forma revenues expecting to be from US$490 million to US$500 million. In 2025, the company’s focus will be combing strengths of Informa and TechTarget, to position the business for long-term growth.