MERGERS and acquisitions (M&A) activities are intensifying in Asia as more international exhibition organisers are drawn to the region in search of growth opportunities.

Hardly any country in Europe has seen such an expansion in the trade fair sector in the last decade as Turkey.

Understanding why some well established companies, apparently with all the expertise and experience needed to launch, choose joint-ventures instead of going it alone.

Case study: how to successfully replicate an exhibition, globally. IDG World USA talks about the replication of Linux World, how cooperation with competitors can mean benefit all.