Research on Global Exhibition Industry Management Models and Their Implications for China's Regional Exhibition Industry

Abstract

The exhibition industry, as an integral part of the modern service sector, functions as a catalyst for regional economic development and is one of the key indicators of a region's openness and developmental potential. With over 170 years of growth, international exhibition industry management models have matured significantly. Developed countries such as Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and Canada have gradually established four predominant development models: government-led, market-led, association-led, and a hybrid of government and market. These models hold a dominant position in the global development of the exhibition industry. The pace and level of development of the exhibition industry largely depend on the chosen management model. An appropriate industry management model can foster rapid development of the exhibition industry, whereas an unsuitable one can hinder progress. Under the new circumstances, China insists on implementing more extensive, broader, and deeper opening-up policies, accelerating the internationalization of the exhibition industry and gradually forming five major regional clusters: the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta, the Bohai Rim, the Northeast, and the Midwest. In this context, analyzing international exhibition industry management models is of significant importance for improving China's exhibition industry management and promoting high-quality development of regional exhibition industries in China.