RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA — The Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP) and Informa are joining forces to create the partnership Tahaluf, which will help launch new exhibition brands in Saudi Arabia. The partnership will create large-scale events in 2023 and 2024 to serve key verticals in Saudi Arabia in the
SAKHIR, Bahrain — ASM Global made history with the inauguration ceremony of Exhibition World Bahrain, which is now the largest exhibition center in the Middle East at 95,000 square meters of exhibition space and managed by ASM Global. The venue features adaptable and flexible design, with 10 halls with
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. economy again bucked at projections of a looming recession over the Thanksgiving holiday. Americans returned to their pre-pandemic spending habits with Adobe Analytics tracking $29.3 billion in sales revenue over the Thanksgiving weekend. Thanksgiving Eve saw $3.28 billion, $5.3 billion on Thanksgiving Day $9.12 billion
CHICAGO — Organizations across the trade show industry are using this day, known as Giving Tuesday—and this season—to raise awareness and funds for nonprofits of all sizes and missions. One cause that has been front of mind for many is human trafficking, which takes places not just in motels,
BANGKOK—After two years of pandemic standstill, Thailand has emerged as one of the most promising destinations in Asia for international as well as regional and local shows. The country experienced a 4.5% expansion in GDP in Q3 of 2022, largely due to tourism, according to the Thai National Economic and
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — After a successful inaugural event last March, three of the major industry organizations will unite once again next year for Power of Purpose–Business Events Industry Week 2023, held March 7-9 at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. The second annual multi-day experience will offer several
DALLAS — The midterm elections brought about the approval of Proposition A in Dallas, a bill that implements a “tourism tax” designed to generate funding for renovations of Fair Park and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD). The proposition will increase the hotel occupancy tax from 13%
ORLANDO, Fla. — Surf Expo, the leading watersports and beach lifestyle trade show produced by Emerald, will be held Jan. 4-6, 2023, at the Orange County Convention Center, and the show is forecasted to expand by more than 20% in attendees and exhibitors compared to the prior year. “The business
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events’ (IAEE) annual Expo! Expo!, the trade show industry’s “show for shows,” will be held at the Kentucky International Convention Center Dec. 14-15, with the Omni Louisville Hotel serving as the headquarters hotel. New this year, Education Day will take place
MUSCAT, Oman — The 89th UFI Global Congress, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat from Nov. 14-17, drew around 400 attendees from some 50 countries and regions for an array of presentations, focus sessions and networking opportunities as the industry continues to strategize in a
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