Dear Readers,
JULY / AUGUST 2025 INVESTMENT
TRENDS IN
COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ISSUE
Welcome to the July/August 2025 Summer Double Issue of the WTCA Meridian newsletter. e-
This month's issue focuses on investment trends in Commercial Real Estate (CRE), with a feature article on how the the global CRE landscape is shifting for the remainder of 2025 in response to earlier market volatility, and a blog post featuring a testimonial from an executive at Colliers International on why WTCA is a game-changing partner for global real estate developers, economic development leaders and trade organizations.
Lastly, this month's issue includes a Q&A with some of our newest WTCA Members, the comprehensive 2025 WTCA Global Business Forum PR Coverage Report, recent articles from our global PR efforts, upcoming events, and news from our Membership.
P.S. For this issue's CALL TO ACTION, share your insights on game-changing trends in events and trade shows. Respond by Tuesday, September 2 and you could be featured in our next issue! Email newsletter@wtca.org
Check out the full WTCA Events calendar for network-wide conferences, trade shows, networking and more.
2025 WTCA Member Forum (100% VIRTUAL)
Dates: October 27-28, 2025
Location: Virtual
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Tendências & Insights Redefinindo o
Mercado Imobiliário na América Latina
Date:
Location:
2025 WTCA Latin America Conference
Dates:
August 11-13, 2025
2025 WTCA Middle East & Africa
Conference
Dates:
September 06-08, 2025
In Person by Invite Only in São Paolo, Brazil
WTC Curitiba Curitiba, Brazil
Location: Register Here
WTC Algiers Algiers, Algeria
Location: Register Here
Dates:
Location: �� August 07, 2025
WTCA @ China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT)
2025 WTCA China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) Program
Dates:
September 08-11, 2025
Xiamen, China Mainland
More Information
WTCA MAC Insight Series: Business Clubs
Date: More Information
September 18, 2025
Location: Virtual
Information
September 10-14, 2025
Location:
Beijing, China Mainland
Information
10th Edition WTCA Prime Office Index (LatAm): Trends in the Real Estate Market (Mexico)
Date:
September 18, 2025
Location:
In Person by Invite Only in Mexico City, Mexico
Date:
September 16, 2025
Location: Virtual
Sector Salon: Tech More Information
2025 WTCA China International Import Expo (CIIE) Program
Dates:
September 19, 2025 (participant deadline) November 05-10, 2025 (CIIE)
Location:
Shanghai, China Mainland & Virtual
Dates: November 20-22, 2025
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Location: WTC Mumbai | Mumbai, India
�� Note for all WTCA Regional Conferences: At least one free ticket is available for every WTC business located in the region, with heavily discounted tickets available for additional attendees. Limited quantities, so register early.
INVESTMENT TRENDS IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FOR H2 2025
(5-minute read)
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. This article explores the key CRE investment trends defining the second half of 2025 across WTCA’s five global regions: Asia Pacific, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, and North America.
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HOW COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL IS DRIVING REAL ESTATE
INNOVATION
WITH WTCA
(3-minute read)
In a powerful testimonial, Juan J. Gallardo, MCR, Executive Vice President of Latin American Client Solutions at Colliers International, shares why WTCA is a game-changing partner for global real estate developers, economic development leaders and trade organizations.
Read more >
Q&A WITH WTCA's NEWEST MEMBERS
(5-minute read)
Check out this Q&A featuring a few of our newest Members to learn more about their plans for their new WTC businesses. Read on for our conversations with WTC Campinas and WTC Ribeirão Preto.
Read more >
WTCA IN THE NEWS
WTCA is making headlines! Our network is shaping conversations on trade, real estate and business across top global publications. Check out the comprehensive 2025 WTCA Global Business Forum (GBF) PR ��
Coverage Report, featuring a collection of coverage secured by our WTCA global PR teams surrounding the recent GBF in Marseille, France. In total, this year's PR campaign secured 1,460 total pieces of coverage and reached 1,234,174,068 unique readers. Thank you to the WTC Marseille Provence team, GBF speakers and WTCA Members for participating in this year's campaign and making it a great success!
Advertiser Serbia highlights key takeaways from the recent WTCA European
�� Conference hosted by WTC Sofia (AF), and discusses the future of Southeastern Europe as a destination and a significant player in global trade.
�� Business World features an interview with WTCA Vice President, Asia Pacific Scott Wang on the rise in India’s geopolitical risk index signaling increased vulnerability and trade disruptions. He also discusses the newly launched Geopolitical Annual Trade Risk Index (GATRI) tool.
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The Daily Chronicle shares key takeaways from a keynote speech at the WTCA Day
APAC Webinar held in June — given by Dr. Chandrasekhar, Chair of Indian Green Building Council’s Bengaluru Chapter — on why businesses are urged to prioritize resource efficiency over ESG checkboxes.
�� Trade Show News Network features WTC Miami President and CEO Ivan Barrios and WTC Miami COO Alice Ancona as they share strategies for supporting international trade amidst shifting market dynamics during the recent WTCA North America Conference hosted by WTC Kansas City.
NOTE: All WTCA media coverage secured by WTCA's global PR teams can be found on the WTCA Resource Center here For any inquiries, reach out to media@wtca.org
AROUND THE WTCA NETWORK
Discover how WTCA Members are driving innovation, trade and growth across the globe.
From recapping the WTCA Geopolitical Update Webinar (June 2) to celebrating World Environment Day and from announcing the recent recipient of the Export Merit
Award to highlighting Vietnam's province mergers...Read what's happening around the WTCA network.
Read WTCA Member News
WELCOME NEW WTCA MEMBERS
Stay tuned for an interview with our newest Members in a future edition of Meridian.
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CELEBRATING JULY / AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES
Join us in recognizing these milestone anniversaries across the network.
World Trade Center Mumbai — 55 years
World Trade Center Warsaw — 35 years
World Trade Center Bengaluru — 15 years
World Trade Center San Pedro Sula — 15 years
World Trade Center Dhaka — 10 years
World Trade Center Punta del Este — 10 years
World Trade Center Jeju — 1 year
World Trade Center Osaka — 1 year
World Trade Center Tokyo — 1 year
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