Newsletter: IAAPA Expo Asia exceeds last year’s attendance, showing continued growth in the APAC region

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IAAPA Expo Asia 2025 concluded today at the Shanghai New International Expo Center (SNIEC), bringing together the global attractions industry for three dynamic days of networking, innovation, and inspiration. The vibrant setting welcomed 7,093 verified attendees out of 8,016 registered, all eager to explore the future of attractions and entertainment. The trade show floor also welcomed 5,651 qualified buyers representing 85 countries. 

Newsletter: Shanghai’s Iconic Peace Hotel to Join the Glamorous Raffles Portfolio

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Accor and Jinjiang International Group today announced a new era for the world-renowned Peace Hotel, one of Shanghai’s most beloved landmarks. Built in 1929 by Sir Victor Sassoon as the Cathay Hotel, the art deco masterpiece has been owned by Jinjiang Group since 1984, and became a part of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in 2010. The legendary hotel will remain open during its transformation before debuting in 2027 as the Raffles Peace Hotel Shanghai, a flagship among a celebrated portfolio that includes the illustrious Raffles Singapore as well as the historic Raffles London at The OWO.