Connecting Businesses Globally

Access the power of the World Trade Centers Association to unleash your global potential.

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Global Network

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Current WTC Licensees around the World

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Countries/Regions represented through WTC Operations

About WTCA

The World Trade Centers Association stimulates trade and investment opportunities for commercial property developers, economic development agencies, and international businesses looking to connect globally and prosper locally.

Our association serves as an 'international ecosystem' of global connections, iconic properties, and integrated trade services under the umbrella of a prestigious brand.

The exclusive 'World Trade Center' and 'WTC' branded properties and trade service organizations are located in more than 90 countries and supported by 15,000 WTC professionals that deliver integrated, reciprocal resources to solve your business needs.

Learn about the benefits of becoming a WTC License Holder or a Business Member of a local WTC.

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Empower & Compete

Gain Competitive Differentiation & Advantage. Learn how the WTC Business Network can position you for success.

How We Help You

The WTCA is the only association with exclusive rights to license 'World Trade Center' and its 'WTC' brands to real estate developers, businesses and communities worldwide.

You choose us to gain competitive differentiation and advantage, and to attract investment. We choose you - our strategic partner - to grow the footprint and quality of the WTCA ecosystem.

If you are hungry to grow your business and want to set yourself apart, click below to learn how we can help you.

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Commercial Property Developer

Commercial Real Estate Developers, Investors, Owners or Financiers looking to create an iconic, multi-use property to house premier tenants active in the international marketplace and serve the local business community.

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Economic Development Agency

Organizations that promote international trade and foreign direct investment, such as an economic development agency, chamber of commerce/trade association, university, port, airport, etc.

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International Business

Businesses and corporations, ranging from small to large, looking to expand their international reach and growth.

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Join Us

JOIN US

Join our global network by becoming a Licensed World Trade Center. For candidacy consideration, please submit an Expression of Interest Form.

Should you qualify for an Application, we will contact you directly.

We look forward to beginning the journey of building a stronger network through our mutual collaboration and partnership.

Sincerely,

Your WTCA Team

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Expression Of Interest Form

The Accreditation Program provides an opportunity for WTCA Members who meet or exceed industry standards to have their facilities and services recognized internationally. It also helps the network as a whole differentiate itself and raises the profile of the WTC brand. Accreditation further strengthens the benefits of being a WTCA Member and is designed to: celebrate the WTCA champions, strengthen the brand, support Members to excel in industry standards, have Members’ facilities and services recognized internationally, create motivation for continuous improvement, reflect the diversity of service offerings from WTCA Members **NOTE: With two types of Accredited Members (Accredited and Premier Accredited) and four specializations (in Trade Development, Commercial Real Estate and Services, Business and Member Services, Conference and Exhibition Services), the WTCA Accreditation Program embodies the WTCA brand. For questions, please email accreditation@wtca.org.

Upcoming Events

The WTCA organizes international events and participates in major international tradeshows. Join the WTCA at any of the following events:

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In the News

Stay on top of market trends with the latest international news and media coverage of the WTCA and its esteemed network of WTC operations.

2023

  • LVCC Named Top Convention Center - The Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) was number one among The Wall Street Journal’s  list  of the 30 best convention centers in the U.S., with rankings based on the quality of the facility and the vibrancy of the surrounding city.  The Venetian Convention and Expo C... more

  • CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honorees - The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® today announced its CES® 2024 Innovation Awards honorees – including 36 products recognized as the year’s ‘Best of Innovation.’ The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer... more

  • Del. Workshop to Showcase Benefits of Foreign Trad - NEWS RELEASE  World Trade Center Delaware  Monday, December 4, 2023  Media contact:  Carla Stone, 302-656-7905 , cstone@wtcde.com Workshop to Showcase Benefits of Foreign Trade Zones on Dec. 12  A workshop in Wilmingt... more

  • Demand for Cyprus Real Estate remains high - According to data from the Comparative Sales Department of the Land Registry and CartoAcil, the real estate market continues to be resilient to challenges. In particular, the nine-month period of the year saw a total of 8,681 property transfers nationwide with a total value o... more

  • Economy sustains growth despite external pressures - The economic growth rate remains robust, standing at 2.5% in the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same quarter in 2022, despite prevailing external pressures, as reported by the Statistical Service. After adjusting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for seasonal variations... more

  • WTC NDITA Inks MOU with WTCs of 5 States - World Trade Center NDITA — the first World Trade Center (WTC) project by Merlin Group in Salt Lake — has signed a MoU with the World Trade Centers of Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kochi and Noida on Wednesday at the urban infrastructure session at Biswabanga Mela Prangan of Beng... more

  • WTC Visag Meets WTC Global Leaders - We are excited to share that our Chairman, Mr. Varaprasad Reddy Yarram, recently met with John Drew, World Trade Center Washington D.C, Vijay Kalantri, World Trade Center - Mumbai, and Freerk Faber, World Trade Center Twente at the WTCA Member Forum. This event was a great opp... more

  • Second Batch of CCC Completed - WTC Shamhabad, as part of the Connecting Campuses to Corporates, has successfully trained about 80+ students on Digital Marketing and Digital Transformation for Finance Professionals for final year B.com students of the Bhavans Vivekanand College of Arts, Science and Commerce,... more

  • MOU Signing - WTC Shamshabad & Visakhapatnam Chairman Varaprasad Reddy Yarram recently met with Robin van Puyenbroeck, signing an agreement for a new World Trade Center license.More details will be revealed soon. more

  • Workshop on CRISPR - WTC Shamshabad has collaborated with the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), in collaboration with the Agri Biotech Foundation - India (ABF) organized a comprehensive six-day workshop. Titled '𝗖𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗣𝗥-𝗖𝗮𝘀: 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯,' this im... more