Industry News

Dallas, TX – Getting Chinese exhibitors and attendees to trade shows in the United States is no simple task; however, knowing the right person to call at U.S. Consulates in China can be invaluable for event organizers. The International Association of

Larkspur, CA and Little Rock, AR – There’s more proof that the business and financial profile of the events industry continues to attract new investors. Marketplace Events LLC, which has been formed by Stephens Capital Partners LLC, acquired the entire North

Cincinnati, OH – Aaron Bludworth will join the George E. Fern Company as chief operating officer (COO) after nearly a year at GES Exposition Services in Las Vegas where he served in a dual role of vice president of corporate events

Miami Beach, FL – The Miami Beach City Commission gave its preliminary approval to a move to turn over management of the Miami Beach Convention Center to a partnership between Global Spectrum and European organizer and venue operator Messe Schweiz. The

Carlsbad, CA – A great team effort brought Trade Show Executive four APEX awards for articles written in 2007, including a Grand Award for its article previewing executive compensation in the coming year. Judges said the feature article was an “informed and informative roundup,”

New York, NY – John French announced Thursday he was stepping down as chief executive officer of Penton Media, Inc., but would remain on the publishing company’s board of directors. French, who became CEO in 2006, said in a memo to

Washington, DC – Allen Blue, co-founder of LinkedIn, will present a general session at the inaugural  Event Technology Expo (ETE), held September 10-11 as part of HSMAI’s Affordable Meetings National at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC. Blue’s discussion will cover the

New Windsor, NY – Trade show audio-visual company Hi-Tech Rentals Inc. was acquired by Production Resource Group (PRG) on July 2. The deal expands PRG’s reach into the exhibition market and enables Hi-Tech to tap into PRG’s market-leading position in the

Pasadena, CA – A celebration to commemorate the completed steel structure for the Pasadena Convention Center expansion took place on June 25 at the construction site. Pasadena City Mayor Bill Bogaard participated in the topping off ceremony along with Mike Ross,

Toronto, Ontario – The new stand-alone conference center that will open next Summer at Exhibition Place in Toronto will be christened the Allstream Centre under a 10-year sponsorship agreement announced June 24. MTS Allstream Inc., a Canadian communications services company, signed