International Archive - CIMunity: Conference & Incentive Management

Excel London welcomes 60 millionth visitor

von Anuschka Dinter-Mathei | 29.04.2025 | International

During this week’s Learning Technologies exhibition, Excel London welcomed its 60 millionth visitor, coinciding with its 25th anniversary year. With four million annual visitors, a major venue expansion underway, and the launch of a new immersive district, 2025...

Helsinki Expo Centre Reports Record Growth in 2024

von Anuschka Dinter-Mathei | 28.04.2025 | International

The Finnish Fair Corporation, operator of the Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre, has reported record-breaking figures for 2024. Nearly 900,000 visitors attended its events, revenue rose by 13.9% to € 58.4 million, and several new initiatives were launched to support...

FERMA CEO Typhaine Beaupérin to step down in June

von Anuschka Dinter-Mathei | 25.04.2025 | International

The Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) has announced that CEO and Secretary General Typhaine Beaupérin will step down in June. Appointed CEO in 2015 and Secretary General in 2019, Beaupérin has played a key role in advancing the...

Accessibility Advisory Committee Appointed in Victoria

von Anuschka Dinter-Mathei | 24.04.2025 | International

Victoria’s major convention venues have formed Australia’s first permanent external advisory group focused on accessibility. The Victorian Convention and Event Trust (VCET) has appointed Briar Harte, Nikhil Bora, Jess Price and Alex Stratikis to advise on inclusive...

IEG Acquires 51% Stake in Brazil’s Fenagra Fair

von Anuschka Dinter-Mathei | 23.04.2025 | International

The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has secured a 51% ownership interest in Fenagra—organized by Editora Stilo—which will join the 12-strong portfolio of its subsidiary IEG Brasil. Fenagra’s 18th edition runs 13–15 May 2025 at São Paulo’s Anhembi District, featuring...

CityDNA 2025: Beyond Boundaries

von Anuschka Dinter-Mathei | 22.04.2025 | International

The City Destinations Alliance International Conference & General Assembly opened with calls to expand the role of destination marketing organisations beyond promotion, positioning them as stewards of inclusive, resilient urban environments. The conference...