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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Countries/Regions represented through WTC Operations

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Current WTC Licensees around the World

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

  • New Opportunities Between China and Indonesia - A seminar on "New Opportunities for China-Indonesia Economy, Trade and Investment under RCEP" was held in Shanghai on March 30.  Co-hosted by Shanghai "Belt and Road" Comprehensive Service Center and Indonesia Trade Promotion Center in Shanghai, the seminar was guided by the ... more

  • EMA 2023 SERIES AT WTC EXPO BINH DUONG NEW CITY - Dong Nam Advertising & Trading Company and Khang Phat International Corporation are jointly organizing the EMA Vietnam 2023 Series at WTC Expo Binh Duong New City, which includes the Electrical, Industrial Machinery, and Automation Industries; the Energy Vietnam 2023 Exhib... more

  • Are You Or Your Employees Burning Out? - Wisdom For Creating Profitable Companies Powered By Positivity Burnout has become a crisis in recent years with rates climbing to 77% in 2023. It is a serious problem that affects many employees.  1. Are you  experiencing burnout in your job?   2. Are you a manager or s... more

  • WTCA Attended CCPIT Global Trade Promotion Summit - Invited by China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Mr. Luciano Montenegro de Menezes, Vice Chair of WTCA board, attended Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2023 hosted by CCPIT in Beijing, China on May 24, 2023 on behalf of Chairman John E. Drew a... more

  • WTCSY joined International Construction Conference - On May 15th, a grand event in the architecture industry kicked off at the Shenyang New World Expo Center - the 19th International Green Building and Energy-saving Construction Conference and New Technology and Product Expo, and the 10th China (Shenyang) International Modern Ar... more

  • Leaders! Don’t do these ten things! - By JoAnna Brandi, Certified Chief Happiness Officer and Happiness Coach While one wouldn’t expect a Happiness Coach to speak in “don’ts” rather than “do’s,” today I’m breaking my own rules to share this list of 10 things you DO NOT want to do to your staff – especially i... more

  • PROMOTING VIETNAM-INDIA TRADE AND INVESTMENT 2023 - On the afternoon of May 23, 2023, World Trade Center Binh Duong New City (WTC BDNC) and Binh Duong Industry & Trade Department co-organized the Conference on Promoting Vietnam-India Trade and Investment 2023 at Binh Duong Convention & Exhibition Center. This conference... more

  • PAMELA D. PASCUAL, THE NEW PRESIDENT OF PACEOS - The Philippine Association of Convention/Exhibition Organizers and Suppliers Inc. (PACEOS) elected a new set of officers for 2023 during its General Membership Meeting held recently at Conrad Hotel Manila. Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) maven Ms. ... more

  • WTC BINH DUONG ATTENDS ELECS 2023 IN HANOI - The Electric Energy Show 2023 (ELECS 2023) took place from May 17-19th in Hanoi with the participation of over 170 domestic and international enterprises showcasing Power Generation Equipment, Renewable Energy, and Transmission Equipment products. Among them are LS Electric, K... more

  • 5 million Brazilian companies landed in Lisbon - On April 24, 2023, WTC Lisboa announced a partnership with the Brazilian National Confederation of the Commerce of Goods, Services, and Tourism (CNC) at the inauguration of that Brazilian entity's international representation in Portugal, as a member of WTC Lisboa Business... more