How Conference & Exhibition Organizers are Evolving: From Event Executors to Experience Designers - Exhibitions and conferences are undergoing a fundamental transformation. While they were once viewed as transactional marketplaces where deals were made and products were showcased, they are now evolving into dynamic platforms that integrate sustainability, innovation ... more

2025 WTCA Middle East & Africa Conference Recap - This article is part of a new series, "WTCA Member Spotlight," a series of articles written by WTCA team members to give readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community. Penned by Milan Ramjee, WTCA Membership & Business Development Lead-M... more

2025 WTCA Latin America Conference Recap - This article is part of a new series, "WTCA Member Spotlight," a series of articles written by WTCA team members to give readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community. Penned by Magdalena Torres, WTCA Business Coordinator, Latin America  Th... more

How a WTC License Transforms Commercial Developments into International Business Hubs - World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) Chair of the Board, John E. Drew, shares how a World Trade Center (WTC) License has distinguished his commercial developments. In the video interview, WTCA Chair of the Board John E. Drew shares how the WTC brand elevated The ... more

2025 WTCA North America Conference Recap - This article is part of a new series, "WTCA Member Spotlight," a series of articles written by WTCA team members to give readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community. Penned by Sharon Armogan-Aguayo, WTCA Member Engagement Manager  We were... more

How Colliers International is Driving Real Estate Innovation with WTCA - In a powerful testimonial, Juan J. Gallardo, MCR, Executive Vice President of Latin American Client Solutions at Colliers International, shares why World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) is a game-changing partner for global real estate developers, economic development le... more

Investment Trends in Commercial Real Estate for H2 2025 - As we continue into the second half of 2025, the global Commercial Real Estate (CRE) landscape is shifting in response to earlier market volatility, rising interest rates, and climate-driven insurance costs. Investors are moving away from saturated core markets, where high... more

2025 WTCA European Conference: Rethinking Trade, Technology & Territory - This article is part of a new series, "WTCA Member Spotlight," a series of articles written by WTCA team members to give readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community. Penned by Anaïs Jan, WTCA Membership Development Lead - Europe The 2025... more

COMMISSIONING OF THE WTC GEORGETOWN BUILDING - This article is part of a new series, "WTCA Member Spotlight," a series of articles written by WTCA team members to give readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community. Penned by Carlos Ronderos, WTCA Regional Director, Latin America On Frid... more

THE POWER OF THE WTC BRAND: SPOTLIGHTS ON WTC BOSTON AND WTC MUMBAI - In honor of WTCA Day (June 12), the June issue of WTCA Meridian focuses on the impact of the WTC brand, and includes Q&As with two WTCA Board Directors whose WTC businesses (WTC Boston and WTC Mumbai) are celebrating milestone anniversaries this year as part of the global ... more

A Journey Through the Middle East - This article is part of a new series, "WTCA Member Spotlight," a series of articles written by WTCA team members to give readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community.  Penned by Milan Ramjee, WTCA Membership & Business Development L... more

"WTCA Tour de France" - WTCA Visits French WTC Businesses - This article is part of a new series, "WTCA Member Spotlight," a series of articles written by WTCA team members to give readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community. Penned by Chanelle Dimalanta, WTCA Senior Communications Manage... more

WTCA TRADE SERVICES MAC ON GLOBAL TRADE CLIMATE - Since their inception in 2018, WTCA's Member Advisory Councils (MACs) have evolved into a vital platform for engagement and collaboration, and serve as an inclusive space for sharing ideas and exploring opportunities. MACs are exclusive Working Groups formed around WTCA's fou... more

Importance Integrating ESG Principles in Business - Despite ongoing geopolitical challenges, the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, remains a critical blueprint for peace, prosperity, and environmental stability. At its core is the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals... more

The Importance of Women’s Leadership in Economies - The Importance of Women’s Leadership in Economies Around the World Around the world, companies and organizations are recognizing that gender-diverse leadership is not just a social imperative, but an economic one — unlocking new markets, improving corporate governance and... more

Q&A With the Women of the WTCA Board of Directors - The WTCA Editorial Team sat down with the women of our WTCA Board of Directors for a Q&A to gauge how they define leadership, how they progressed in their careers, their tips on how to expand businesses globally, and their advice for the next generation of women leaders.  ... more

Global Trade & Importance of Connections w/ People - The global trade community enters 2025 with a sense of uncertainty. After hitting a record US $33 trillion in global trade revenue last year, the threat of tariffs has complicated some long-standing trade relationships. As tariffs have now become a reality this year, the need ... more

Q&A With WTCA's RAC Chairs - The WTCA Editorial Team sat down with our new Regional Advisory Council (RAC) Chairs for a Q&A to gauge their thoughts on what Members within their regions should expect in 2025. Our interviewees: Remy Swaab [RS], Chair, Latin America (LatAm) RAC Ed Allison-Wright [EAW... more

Malta, from Hidden Treasure to Investment Hotspot - This article is part of a new series, " WTCA Member Spotlight,"  a series of articles written by WTCA team members to give readers a glimpse into the diversity and dynamism of the global WTCA community.  Penned by Anaïs Jan, WTCA Membership Development Lead - Europe At t... more

Trends in Business Travel for 2025 - Five years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic brought business travel to an abrupt halt — and in the ensuing years, teams got used to fewer trips and more virtual meetings. But as we enter the second half of the decade, experts expect business travel to continue its return to norma... more