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TSE Special Section: COVID-19

As news of the COVID-19 virus and its spread continues to develop, Trade Show Executive is monitoring and reporting on its impact and implications on the exhibition industry. Read our weekly reports and focused articles in this special section.
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CHICAGO — On March 14, Cvent announced it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of Blackstone-managed private equity funds for $4.6 billion. The acquisition will make Cvent a privately held company again.  “We are excited...
Las Vegas truly excels at extending the trade show experience long after the show floor packs up. With the help of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, show organizers can offer groups the VIP treatment with all the Entertainment...
LAS VEGAS — The second annual edition of the Las Vegas Food & Beverage Industry Week (LVFBIW), in partnership with Emerald, Comexposium and Questex, is returning to the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) March 27-30, 2023. The event spotlights four F&B...

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CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) welcomes Cal Bates to the TSE team as Managing Editor in March and recently promoted Maddy Ryley to Senior Associate Editor.  “It’s with great excitement that we bring Cal into the TSE family and...
BEIJING—The major hurdle to the return of China’s trade show industry has been removed, as the government announced it would allow all categories of visas to be issued, starting on Wednesday, March 15.  The country has seen a swift turnaround...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — An alliance with Destinations International will potentially put GroupSync, Groups360’s booking technology solution, in the hands of its more than 650 member organizations across 23 countries and territories.    “The GroupSync Marketplace is already available to show organizers to search,...
CHICAGO — ProMat, produced by MHI, will return to McCormick Place for the first time since 2019 on March 20-23, 2023.  The 2023 edition of ProMat has already surpassed 2019 numbers in terms of net square footage, number of exhibitors...
ROSEMONT, Ill.—The strong performance of The Inspired Home Show—billed as the world’s leading home + housewares show—reflects the recovery being seen throughout that industry, according to its organizers.  After its initial return in 2022, the show, which is owned and...
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md — Last week, from March 7-9, POWER OF PURPOSE: Business Events Industry Week (POP), organized jointly by three of the top hospitality and events industry associations, returned to the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National...
LAS VEGAS — Baskow Talent/Las Vegas Speakers Bureau, a celebrity and talent broker company based in Las Vegas, is celebrating its 45th anniversary.   Jaki Baskow, Baskow Talent/Las Vegas Speakers Bureau CEO and Owner, remembers leaving her home in New Jersey...
CHICAGO — Analysis of Trade Show Executive’s proprietary data shows that the Fastest 50 Class of 2022 grew at unprecedented rates, signaling the trade show industry is experiencing a strong recovery from the pandemic lockdowns. Likewise, the TSE Next 50...
LONDON — Informa Markets has bought Tarsus Group from private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners for $940 million. In a statement, Informa Group CEO, Stephen Carter said, “We have long admired the Tarsus business which, like Informa, has been built...

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