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LONDON — In 2026, the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions’ (IAAPA)® IAAPA Expo Europe hosted its largest show floor to date, which spanned more than 245,000 square feet. This is a 50% growth since the event, which rotates cities annually, was last held in London in 2022. IAAPA Expo Europe welcomed 16,530 verified […]
LONDON — Informa continues to dominate the global exhibitions industry with the acquisition of Clarion Events from asset manager Blackstone. The deal is expected to be completed in Q4 of 2026, subject to customary regulatory clearances. The £2.24 billion ($2.97 billion) acquisition is one of the industry’s biggest deals in history, topping the amount that Apollo […]
DALLAS — Freeman has released its Freeman Trends Report: Pre-Event Edition to gain insights about how attendees and exhibitors are discovering, evaluating and preparing for trade shows and conferences. Based on the data, it’s clear that event organizers still have the in-person advantage when it comes to being the external resource of choice for professionals, […]
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ROSEMONT, Ill. — A toilet paper toss. A mop relay. A rapid vacuum race. If you think this describes a sporting event of sorts, you would be right. Trade show competitions are held on show floors across the world to engage attendees, celebrate industry professionalism and standards, and celebrate the best of the best in […]
Attendees spill off of the trade show floor at the end of the day knowing that the upcoming evening’s receptions present a new challenge: unstructured networking. The problem is getting through the first five minutes. One attendee will pause at the edge of a ballroom, scanning faces. Everyone appears to be talking to someone already. […]
PALOS VERDES, Calif. — At the 2026 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Education Summit, two TSE Trailblazers sat down to discuss their careers and achievements: Jordan Tuchband, Senior Vice President at RX, and Vanessa Dang, Audience Development Manager, CommerceNext. Dang walked through how she built a scalable demand generation engine and transformed organic sales efforts into predictable […]
PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Last month, Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit recognized event success and offered elite experiences at Terranea Resort. The Gold 100 Education Summit was packed with thought leaders, who highlighted key trends and best practices to help attendees get ahead. Courtesy of Rozie Synopsis, TSE put together 10 key takeaways. 1. Geopolitical Tensions […]
LAS VEGAS — On Sept. 23-25, 2026, PRINTING United Expo brought together 27,000 registered attendees from 100 countries and more than 850 exhibitors across approximately one million square feet at the Las Vegas Convention Center. According to Joshua Carruth, Executive Vice President, Expositions at PRINTING United Alliance, the equipment displayed at the show was an especially tangible measure […]
LAS VEGAS — Oct. 13-15, event professionals will fill the Mandalay Bay Convention Center for IMEX America, exchanging ideas, leveling up their skills, making new connections and reconnecting with old ones. IMEX America 2026 will be its largest to date by net square feet, with the show floor expanding by around 5% compared to last year. Carina Bauer, CEO […]
CHICAGO — For show organizers, the registration deadline isn’t what it used to be. Attendees who once committed months in advance are increasingly waiting until closer to show time, compressing registration windows and making it harder to forecast hotel room blocks, staffing, food and beverage, and other operational needs. “We’re in the process of analyzing 2026 […]
MCLEAN, Va. — With mental health issues increasing in recent years, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA) wanted to address the need to make health and wellness a priority in the workplace — and decided to lead by example. The result was a menu of wellness activities that was unveiled […]
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