CHICAGO—A just-inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) has a twofold purpose: to re-establish a regular exchange between the associations benefitting their respective members, and to help promote the exhibition industry at large. Though it is too early to […]
Event ROI Is Under the Microscope. Here’s What You Can Do About It., is a contributed article from Nth Degree Events. Trade show and event organizers are feeling the strain of today’s event economics. Airfares, transportation, food and beverage, labor costs, venue rentals, and hotel prices have gone up in cost, especially in top-tier markets. […]
PARIS — Global Exhibitions Day (GED) has historically been held annually on the first Wednesday of June to build visibility for the exhibition industry around the world. Its participation spans no less than 100 countries and regions. Each year sees a different theme, and for this year’s event on June 5, organizers have chosen one […]
LAS VEGAS — ISC West, held April 9-12 at The Venetian Convention and Expo Center, produced by RX with the Security Industry Association (SIA) as a Premier Sponsor, grew by 20,000 net square feet this year. The annual event welcomed more than 29,000 industry professionals (an increase of more than 2,000 from 2023), and 750 […]
New Orleans is experiencing transformative investment in the city’s hospitality infrastructure. Cutting-edge meeting facilities, new hotel projects, expanding museums, and a thousand culinary offerings all in a 2-mile downtown area make New Orleans the total meeting package. The New Orleans Ernest N Morial Convention Center is undergoing a massive $557 million revitalization, enhancing meeting spaces […]
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) announced a brand-new session for the 2024 Fastest 50 Education Summit, taking place May 9, during the Fastest 50 Awards & Summit at Resorts World Las Vegas. The session, “Venue Town Hall: Costs, Challenges and Collaboration Opportunities,” will feature executive leaders from major convention centers having a candid discussion […]
CHICAGO — The 15th annual Billington CyberSecurity Summit will take place Sept. 3-6, 2024, in Washington, D.C., bringing together cybersecurity professionals and experts from the public and private sectors for a one-of-a-kind event in the industry. With a 20-plus year history in the cybersecurity industry, Billington CyberSecurity has cultivated an impressive sense of trust at […]
SAN ANTONIO — With a rich culture and history, unique attractions and a plethora of modern, flexible meeting spaces, San Antonio is a destination to watch for show organizers. Visit San Antonio invited Trade Show Executive to explore what the city offers for business events as its annual Fiesta celebration kicked off. “San Antonio is a […]
CHICAGO — Workforce development, including attracting and retaining professionals, has been an increasingly talked about priority for the trade show industry. As well-established professionals begin to retire, and event attendees and exhibit managers get younger, organizations are looking for ways to attract the next generation of talent to their ranks. The trade show industry generates […]
BRUSSELS —The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has joined Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the worldwide events industry initiative, to address climate change. The goal of NZCE is to move towards net zero by 2050. GBTA is a business travel and meetings trade organization serving stakeholders across six continents. GBTA and its more than 8,000 […]
