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The agreement builds on a successful relationship spanning more than 20 years, during which ITP has operated Time Out franchises in cities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), including Time Out Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Riyadh and Jeddah. Under the new agreement, ITP Media will assume responsibility for Time Out's Media operations in Hong Kong and Singapore, including digital platforms, social channels, events and experiential activations. Time Out Hong Kong and Time Out Singapore will continue to publish under the Time Out brand through a long-term franchise partnership with Time Out Group.
Hong Kong and Singapore are two of Asia's most dynamic cities, known for their world-class food scenes, vibrant cultural offerings and international audiences. Time Out has built strong brands in both markets, helping millions of people discover the best things to do, see and eat through trusted local recommendations and expert city coverage.
The partnership reflects Time Out's strategy of working with experienced local operators who can build strong local businesses while maintaining the editorial quality, trusted recommendations and city expertise that define the Time Out brand globally.
Rob Biagioni, CEO of Time Out Media, said:
"ITP has been a trusted Time Out franchise partner for more than 20 years, and this new 10-year agreement reflects the strength of that relationship and our confidence in their ability to continue growing the brand.
Hong Kong and Singapore are two of Asia's most exciting urban destinations and remain important markets for Time Out. We are delighted to be working with ITP on this next chapter and look forward to seeing the brand continue to thrive in both cities."
Martin Chambers, Managing Director at ITP Media Group, said:
"We are proud to strengthen our long-standing relationship with Time Out through this new agreement.
Time Out is one of the world's most recognisable city brands, and Hong Kong and Singapore are territories with enormous opportunities for growth across content, commercial partnerships, events and experiences. We look forward to building on Time Out's strong foundations and continuing to connect audiences with the very best of city life."
The agreement forms part of Time Out's wider franchise strategy, enabling the brand to grow through experienced local operators while maintaining the editorial standards and trusted recommendations that audiences expect from Time Out.
Time Out Hong Kong and Time Out Singapore will continue serving audiences, readers, commercial partners and contributors with no interruption to operations.
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ABOUT TIME OUT GROUP
Time Out Group is a global media and hospitality brand that inspires and enables people to experience the best of the city through Time Out Media and Time Out Market. Time Out launched in London in 1968 to help people discover the exciting new urban cultures that had started up all over the city – today it is the only global brand dedicated to city life. Expert journalists curate and create content about the best things to do, see and eat across over 350 cities in over 50 countries, and across a unique multi-platform model spanning both digital and physical channels. Rooted in the Time Out brand, Time Out Market is the world's first editorially curated food and cultural market, bringing a city's best chefs, restaurateurs and cultural experiences together under one roof. The portfolio includes 13 Markets in cities such as Lisbon, New York and Dubai, and several new locations with expected opening dates in 2026 and beyond, in addition to a pipeline of further locations in advanced discussions. Time Out Group PLC, listed on AIM (AIM: TMO), is headquartered in the United Kingdom. Learn more at www.timeout.com and LinkedIn.
ABOUT ITP MEDIA GROUP
ITP Media Group is a privately owned media business and one of the world’s most diversified media houses, with a portfolio spanning publishing, influencer marketing, live events and creative communications solutions. The company is led by Chief Executive Officer Ali Akawi.
Founded in 1987, ITP operates more than 40 media brands and over 200 live events annually from offices in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, India and the UK, with further global expansion planned for 2026.
Across a vast network of digital, social, audio, video, print and events platforms, ITP Media Group reaches a monthly global audience in excess of 200 million.
ITP Media Group's current portfolio includes leading regional and international brands across luxury, business, lifestyle, hospitality, sport, gaming, entertainment and events, including ahlan, Arabian Business, Boutique Hotelier, Caterer Middle East, Commercial Interior Design, Construction Week, Hotelier Middle East, Out Of Office and WatchPro, while the company also operates Complex, Cosmopolitan, Dazed, Esquire, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar, Icon, Spartan, Time Out and Tough Mudder in the Middle East.