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New Transformation Project Manager at GES EMEA

GES EMEA announced the appointment of Jess Metcalfe as Transformation Project Manager with a particular focus on expanding the business and strengthening its presence in new territories. She has over a decade of experience in the exhibitions and conferences industry, with expertise spanning operations, project management, and large-scale transformation initiatives. She has also held senior roles with leading organisers, where she successfully delivered integration, M&A, and change management projects of critical importance.

Macau records 4m+ visitor arrivals in August

Macau’s Statistics and Census Service (DSEC) released its latest number of visitor arrivals in August 2025, with a record of 4,219,034, a year-on-year increase of 15.5%. Same day visitors grew 25.1%, while overnight visitors increased by 3.4%. The average length of stay was held at 1.1 days, which remained unchanged.

Messe Frankfurt launches new show in Uzbekistan

International exhibition organiser, Messe Frankfurt, has expanded its portfolio in the Central Asian market, by launching its first ever technical trade fair in Uzbekistan, Intelligent Building Expo 2026. Taking place in Tashkent, the new trade fair will run from 20th to 22nd May 2026, covering areas of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and water supply, lighting and building automation, security technology and IT security.

160,000+ visits at Furniture China 2025

The 30th edition of Furniture China and Maison Shanghai 2025, organised by China National Furniture Association and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets, attracted 163,527 visits from 174 countries and regions, with overseas visitors increased by 13.9% year-on-year, reaching 32,618. Furniture China was held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC), running from 10th to 13th September 2025, while Maison Shanghai took place at Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center (SWEECC), from 9th to 12th September 2025. Under the theme “BEYOND NEXT”, the events showcased over 3,200 exhibitors, covering areas from finished furniture to raw materials and smart manufacturing, and occupied an exhibition space of 350,000 m2.