Informa Markets’ revenues up 11% in 2025

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London, 12th March: Informa PLC released its full year results for the year ended 31st December 2025, reporting revenues of £4.04 billion (US$5.4 billion), which represents underlying growth of 6.3%. Adjusted operating profits for the year were £1.14 billion (US$1.5 billion), representing underlying growth of 8.7%.

In 2025, Informa Markets, part of Informa’s B2B Live Events business, reported revenues of £1.96 billion (US$2.6 billion), representing underlying growth of 11%. Revenues generated from the B2B Live Events business for the year were £3.0 billion (US$40.4 billion), with adjusted operating profits of £857.5 million (US$1.2 billion).

Stephen A. Carter, Group Chief Executive, Informa PLC, said, “The Informa Group delivered an outstanding performance in 2025, delivering double-digit growth in revenues, adjusted earnings per share and cash flow. The Power of Live, the value of proprietary First Party Data, deep international reach and the deployment of AI technology are driving strong customer demand for our specialist Brands, underpinning our confidence in the compounding growth opportunities for Informa.”

In 2026, the company targets higher underlying revenue growth at about 6%, with B2B Live Events underlying growth of over 7%.

Pico Thailand posts loss in Q1

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Bangkok, 16th March: Earlier this week, Pico Thailand, the Thai-listed subsidiary of Pico Far East Holdings, announced its results for the quarter ended 31st January 2026. Revenues during the quarter were US$6.2 million, representing a year-on-year decrease of 34%.

The company posted a net loss of US$426,000 in the quarter, compared with a profit of US$239,000 recorded in the same quarter last year.

The company attributed the decrease in revenues to a decline in income from the public sector due to the political climate, particularly during the transition period under a caretaker government, which impacted budget approvals and project decision-making.

Separately, Pico Thailand announced the approval of the appointment of Ms. Chia Yuan Jiun, as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company, effective from 16th March 2026.

SM Hotels to open 3 new trade halls

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Manila, February: SMX Convention Center in the Philippines will open three new SMX Trade Halls in the fourth quarter in 2026 in Luzon, which will be located in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija; Santo Tomas, Batangas; and Santa Rosa, Laguna.

The new halls will be owned and managed by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation (SMHCC), providing more than 13,000 m2 of total leadable exhibition space, positioning the new halls as thriving commercial hubs to serve regional demand while supporting national event expansion beyond Manila.

SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Senior Vice President Mr. Walid Wafik, was quoted, “With the addition of these three trade halls, we are not only expanding our geographic reach but also creating more opportunities for businesses and communities to connect. Our continued investments reflect our confidence in the Philippines’ growing MICE potential and our mission to deliver accessible, high-quality event spaces across the country.”

Intertraffic launches Intertraffic Asia in Bangkok

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Bangkok, 13th March: VNU Asia Pacific announced the expansion of Intertraffic into the Southeast Asia, by launching Intertraffic Asia, in Bangkok, running from 28th to 30th April 2027.

The new Intertraffic Asia will be under the Intertraffic portfolio, including events in Amsterdam, Mexico and China.

Under the strategic partnership between RAI Amsterdam and VNU Asia Pacific, the collaboration combines deep local market expertise with Intertraffic’s international network and knowledge to deliver a world-class event tailored to the Southeast Asian market.

Ms. Panadda Kongma, Vice-President Business, VNU Asia Pacific, commented, “As part of a global organization headquartered in the Netherlands, with our Bangkok office driving market development across Asia for more than a decade, VNU Asia Pacific combines international expertise with deep regional insight. Together with RAI Amsterdam, we are confident in building Intertraffic Asia in Bangkok into Southeast Asia’s leading platform across traffic management and C-ITS, road safety and enforcement technologies, parking management, road infrastructure, and smart mobility, connecting global innovation with the region’s evolving transport challenges and opportunities.”

Quick takes

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Fiera Milano posts record revenue in FY2025

For the financial year 2025, Fiera Milano posted a record revenues of €380 million (US$446 million), a year-on-year increase of 39%. Net profit for the year jumped 165%, reaching €50 million (US$59 million). According to the company, a total of 105 congress events were held during the year.

IEG appoints new Global Exhibition Director of F&B Division

Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has appointed Ilaria Cicero as the new Global Exhibition Director of its Food & Beverage Division, and she continues to be the Chief Executive Officer of IEG Asia in Singapore. She also experienced in the trade fair and conference sector, especially in the areas of Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Lifestyle, Retail, Oil & Gas, and Interior & Design.

RX’s Global Head of Corporate Communications appointment

RX, a global leading events and exhibitions company, has announced the appointment of Katrine Graugaard as Global Head of Corporate Communications, succeeding Nathalie Haxby, who will retire at the end of March. Katrine has more than 20 years of international communications experience across large, complex, multi-market organisations. She will lead RX’s global communications strategy, strengthen its internal and external narrative, support the Executive Leadership Team, and partner across the business to evolve RX’s storytelling, positioning and engagement in line with its strategic ambitions.