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Terrapinn acquires NoVacancy Hotel Accommodation Industry Expo, Australia’s leading hospitality trade show, from National Media Terrapinn, the global media and events company, today announced it had acquired NoVacancy Expo, Australia’s largest and most important tradeshow for the hotel and accommodation industry from National Media. Launched in 2018, NoVacancy Expo serves the A$22 Billion hotel and accommodation market, bringing together the entire ecosystem of suppliers, buyers and investors seeking the latest solutions in technology, in-room, sustainability, furniture & design, operational, and guest experience. To ensure continuity for exhibitors and visitors, the show team responsible for driving NoVacancy has joined the Terrapinn business, effective immediately. Terrapinn Australia’s Managing Director, Craig Macfarlane, said: “We have tracked the growth of NoVacancy over the years and are really excited to welcome it to our portfolio of leading events. We also look forward to welcoming the show team to Terrapinn.” National Media CEO, Brad Langton, said: “We’ve absolutely loved growing NoVacancy to the highly successful event the industry embraces today. We look forward to seeing its continued growth and success with Terrapinn - their platform, culture and approach is a great fit and a seamless continuation of our work.” Greg Hitchen, Group CEO, Terrapinn, said: “Mark Harvey, Brad Langton and the National Media business do a fantastic job in growing industry exhibitions in the Australian market and we love NoVacancy’s potential in Australia and other markets.” Mark Harvey, Managing Director, National Media added: “It’s exciting to see NoVacancy join the Terrapinn portfolio. The sale will enable National Media to continue our growth plans through both launch and strategic acquisitions here in Australia.” Terrapinn will open the 2024 edition of NoVacancy Expo at the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre on 18-19 September 2024. ENDS Enquiries and further comments to: Craig Macfarlane, Managing Director, Terrapinn Australia | [email protected] Greg Hitchen, Group CEO, Terrapinn, [email protected] Brad Langton, CEO, National Media, [email protected]