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Time Out Hong Kong and Singapore Franchise Signed
Time Out Group plc has entered into a new 10-year franchise agreement with ITP Media Group for its Media operations in Hong Kong and Singapore, effective immediately. This agreement allows ITP to operate Time Out Hong Kong and Singapore, encompassing editorial, digital platforms, social channels, events, and experiential activations. This partnership builds upon a successful over 20-year relationship where ITP has managed Time Out franchises across the GCC. The transaction supports Time Out's strategy of partnering with experienced local operators to grow its Media business and generate recurring franchise fee income, with the Hong Kong and Singapore Media teams transferring to ITP. Disclaimer*
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01 July 2026 Time Out Group plc ("Time Out", the "Company" or the "Group") Time Out Group signs 10-year franchise agreement with ITP Media Group for Hong Kong and Singapore Time Out Group plc (AIM: TMO), the global media and hospitality business, today announces that it has entered into a new 10-year franchise agreement with ITP Media Group ("ITP") covering Time Out's Media operations in Hong Kong and Singapore. Under the agreement, ITP will operate Time Out Hong Kong and Time Out Singapore, including their editorial operations, digital platforms, social channels, events and experiential activations. The agreement builds on a successful partnership spanning more than 20 years, during which ITP has operated Time Out franchises across the Gulf Cooperation Council ("GCC"), including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha, Riyadh and Jeddah. ITP Media Group is a leading media company operating more than 40 brands and over 200 live events annually, reaching a global monthly audience of more than 200 million across digital, social, print and live platforms. Hong Kong and Singapore are well-established Time Out Media businesses with strong audiences and significant long-term growth potential. The new agreement supports Time Out's strategy of partnering with experienced local operators to grow the Media business while maintaining the editorial quality, trusted recommendations and city expertise that define the Time Out brand. 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 of 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 continu...
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