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Travel Daily News
22-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Leading organisers unite to celebrate Global Exhibitions Day
Tenth edition of Global Exhibitions Day highlights the role of exhibitions in unleashing potential across all industries for all people. Leading exhibition organisers emphasise the importance of face-to-face connections and multi-industry growth. PARIS – The world's top exhibition organisers – Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa, and RX – join forces on Wednesday 4 June 2025 to celebrate the tenth edition of Global Exhibitions Day (GED). Under the theme 'Exhibitions Unleash Potential,' this milestone event underscores the invaluable role of exhibitions in driving multi-industry growth through in-person engagement. Exhibitions provide vital platforms for industries to connect, innovate, and develop. As businesses and communities navigate an evolving global landscape, the exhibition industry remains a vital catalyst for growth, enabling face-to-face engagement that accelerates opportunity and progress. The GED 2025 theme reflects the industry's unwavering commitment to unlocking potential across all sectors for all people. Uniting industries and empowring people through exhibitions As key stakeholders in the global exhibition ecosystem, Clarion Events, Comexposium, Emerald, Informa, and RX recognise the transformative impact of exhibitions. This year's GED theme highlights two fundamental ways exhibitions unleash potential: Empowering People Through Connection: At the heart of exhibitions lies the power of human interaction. In an increasingly digital world, the ability to meet face-to-face, exchange ideas, and forge meaningful relationships remains irreplaceable. Exhibitions create valuable opportunities for individuals to grow and succeed. By facilitating real, in-person connections, exhibitions foster trust, strengthen business resilience, and create dynamic, sustainable industry ecosystems. Fueling Multi-Industry Growth: Exhibitions are dynamic marketplaces where businesses across diverse sectors connect and collaborate to drive economic expansion. They serve as powerful bridges to international markets, helping companies navigate regulatory complexities and geopolitical challenges through direct engagement. Exhibitions also showcase industry excellence, elevating the global reputation and standing of host cities and countries while fostering sustainable, long-term economic growth. 'Exhibitions unlock potential by bringing industries, individuals, communities, and companies together driving real, lasting impact. Our industry has always been a force for collaboration and innovation, helping businesses and people grow, transform, and thrive. Exhibitions serve as powerful economic engines, accelerating progress, fostering development, and shaping the future of industries. Most importantly, they create invaluable face-to-face connections that amplify reach, strengthen brands, and propel businesses forward. At Clarion Events, we are proud to champion the exhibition industry and the extraordinary opportunities it creates worldwide.' says Lisa Hannant, CEO, Clarion Events. Renaud Hamaide, CEO, Comexposium, says, 'At Comexposium, we believe exhibitions reveal the best of what industries and people have to offer. Through networks such as SIAL and Vinexposium, we bring together with our teams and stakeholders communities to foster innovation, grow talent, and generate lasting impact. This global exhibitions day is a timely reminder of the power of face-to-face experiences to shape tomorrow's economy and society.' 'Exhibitions are more than gatherings – they are a driving force for business growth, bringing people together to spark ideas, build partnerships, and drive impact. Our in-person event ecosystem is a highly effective platform connecting buyers and sellers, fueling inspiration, discovery, and commerce beyond the show floor. By enabling face-to-face engagement, exhibitions grow the economy, create jobs, and empowers businesses to compete. Now more than ever, we must champion the essential role of in-person events in helping businesses connect, thrive, and deliver real ROI,' says Hervé Sedky, President & CEO, Emerald. 'Trade shows shape tomorrow's commercial landscape, creating platforms for communities to explore products, forge partnerships, and stay ahead in an ever-evolving world. The unique value of in-person events lies in their ability to bring communities together face-to-face to see, touch and test products, spark innovation, create and nurture lasting relationships, and unlock valuable opportunities to accelerate global trade.' – Patrick Martell, CEO, Informa Markets & COO, Informa Plc. 'As we celebrate the tenth Global Exhibitions Day, we're reminded of the incredible power of face-to-face connection in a world increasingly driven by digital. Exhibitions don't just bring people together – they unlock opportunity, fuel growth, create lasting value, and build trust across borders and industries. At RX, and through my role this year as President of UFI, we are proud to champion the vital role exhibitions play in driving progress and delivering tangible impact for people, businesses, and communities around the world. Together with our industry peers, we continue to shape a future where exhibitions remain a powerful force for positive change.' comments Hugh Jones, CEO, RX and President, UFI. 'Global Exhibitions Day is an opportunity to recognise the collective strength of our industry – organisers, venues, associations and partners – who work throughout the year to connect people and enable progress. This tenth edition is not only a celebration, but also a testament to the vital role exhibitions play in supporting dialogue, innovation and sustainable economic growth around the world. At UFI, we are proud to support this global community and the positive impact it delivers every day.' said Chris Skeith OBE, CEO & Managing Director, UFI. As the industry commemorates a decade of Global Exhibitions Day, we invite stakeholders to join in on 4 June 2025 to recognise the limitless potential that exhibitions unleash. Whether as organisers, exhibitors, attendees, or industry partners, we all play a role in shaping a future where exhibitions continue to drive progress.
Motor 1
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Rétromobile Partners With Gooding Christie's Auction House
Organised by Comexposium, one of the world's leading event organisers, Rétromobile is gearing up for an exceptional year in 2026, for two reasons. In Paris, the show will celebrate its 50th anniversary, while on the other side of the Atlantic, the first American edition will be held in the heart of New York. It is in this context that Comexposium and Rétromobile are delighted to announce the signing of a multi-year partnership with Gooding Christie's auction house. This collaboration will offer collectors the most exceptional selection of vehicles ever presented at auction during the anniversary edition and future editions of the show, both in Paris and New York. After a record-breaking 2025 edition which attracted to Paris 146,000 visitors from all over the world, Rétromobile—in keeping with its mission to be a showcase for the classic car industry—has now chosen to cross the Atlantic. In 2026, this second edition of the iconic show, organized in partnership between Comexposium and duPont Registry Group , will offer a unique event for enthusiasts and collectors across North America. In Paris and New York, the shows will put in the spotlight a wide variety of vintage and rare classic cars, the heritage of more than a century of automotive history. The event reflects not only the historical and cultural significance of these mechanical gems but also the richness of craftsmanship, innovation, and design. More than a car show, Rétromobile is a celebration of automotive beauty. Beginning in 2026, one of its key highlights will be top-tier auctions conducted under the hammer of Gooding Christie's. Photo by: Gooding & Company Since its establishment in 2003 by David Gooding and his wife Dawn Ahrens, Gooding & Company has established itself as one of the world's leading auction houses in the collector car market. As a result, the auction house holds numerous world records for the most prestigious marques (including Ferrari, Bugatti, Porsche and Duesenberg). Founded in 1766, Christie's has been a global leader in the art and luxury goods market, present in nearly 50 countries (across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific), and with international salesrooms in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris, and Geneva. Christie's acquired Gooding & Company in September 2024 and the auction house was subsequently renamed Gooding Christie's. David Gooding, Chairman of Gooding Christie's, said: 'We are proud to announce our first ever European auction as Gooding Christie's, and what better event to partner with than the illustrious Salon Rétromobile, the leading European classic car event. Rétromobile has been a vibrant marketplace for the last 50 years, with the most prominent collectors and dealers transacting the most significant cars. We look forward to taking the center stage at the Parisian and New York events' Francis Belin, President of Christie's Asia-Pacific, who also oversees the global luxury portfolio of activities, added: 'The Rétromobile team hosts a wonderful event for the global automotive community centered in the heart of Paris, and we could not be more enthused about our new partnership as the official auction house. In addition to the Parisian event, the New York edition provides a spectacular venue for our new North American auction, and presents Gooding Christie's with the next step of growth and expansion in the international collector car market.' Romain Grabowski, Director of the Rétromobile show, continued: 'During my travels in the United States I had the opportunity to attend several sales orchestrated by David Gooding and his team. The quality of the collections on display was simply exceptional. It is this expertise, these values, and the reputation of this auction house that attracted us, as well as Christie's' international reach and expertise in the art and luxury goods world. There is no doubt that this new collaboration will be one of the highlights of our 50th edition. The entire Rétromobile team joins me in welcoming everyone at Gooding Christie's to the great Rétromobile family!' Gérard Neveu, Director of Rétromobile in New York, concluded: 'Who better than Gooding Christie's to lead the auction at the new Rétromobile New York show? With David Gooding as the world-renowned expert in the classic car market together with the prestige and heritage of Christie's name. With this new partnership, and for the ultimate pleasure and benefit of American car collectors and all our future visitors, Rétromobile New York has once again been afforded the best means possible to prepare for an exceptional event in Manhattan from November 19 to 22, 2026.' Share this Story Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Got a tip for us? Email: tips@ Join the conversation ( )
