The Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA) has responded to UK member feedback and increased its international representation by joining the International Federation of Exhibition and Event Services (IFES).
Emerging and developing markets specialist ITE Group has acquired international exhibition company MVK from its owners, a group of private shareholders.
The International Centre in Telford will host a national furnishers trade exhibition in 2011 after the association behind it opted to move from its former home.