This Just In
Washington, DC – Commenting on the meetings, conventions and exhibitions industry’s integral part of the economic and social landscape, Washington, DC Mayor Anthony Williams encouraged citizens to consider how much influence this industry has had on both local and national economic development. Mayor Williams made the remarks at a gathering of industry leaders in Washington, DC […]
Orlando, FL – Meeting planners expect to host more meetings in the next 12 months than in the previous year, according to new research by Yesawich, Pepperdine, Brown & Russell, a national advertising, marketing, research and pr firm that specializes in business and leisure travel. “However, there is a longer lead time than expected and venues […]
Orange, CA – dmg world media acquired Seascape Production’s San Diego Interior Design & Landscape Expo on Oct. 29th. The 2004 event, held at the San Diego Convention Center, featured 500 exhibits in 140,000 net square feet of space. The purchase expands dmg’s portfolio of shows to over 300, and 53 of those are consumer home […]
London – A consortium of partners, led by global trade show organizer Montgomery, announced today the purchase of Expo Center NASREC in Johannesburg, South Africa, nearly four years after it went into liquidation. Montgomery now has a 75% controlling interest in the facility, located 25 minutes from Johannesburg’s International Airport. The largest event held at NASREC […]
Chicago, IL – The Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) announced today that it has sold its TS2 – The Trade Show About Trade Shows to National Trade Productions (NTP) for an undisclosed amount. TSEA will remain the show sponsor and continue to create and direct its educational content and host its annual meeting at TS2. When last held in July […]
Chicago Ridge, IL – SISO will hold a Web Seminar on “The Business of Webinars” tomorrow, October 28 at 2:00 pm EST. This session focuses on how to use web seminars to expand your business, and it will cover Webinar fundamentals, best practices, costs, pricing strategies, and marketing. The Webinar will be hosted by Carl Pugh, […]
Las Vegas – Jim Pickering, General Manager of the Las Vegas Convention Center, has retired after 21 years, effective October 15. Craig Rowley, Director of Materials Management will step into the role of Interim General Manager until a search for a new general manager is completed. Don Ahl, the center’s Director of Security has retired as […]
Lake Buena Vista, FL – Exhibitors who exhibit at any trade show held at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort can take advantage of Disney’s world-renowned creative services including event management, audio visual, food & beverage, photography and floral – for free. Disney’s Exhibitor Concierge Service is timed to support the new exhibit hall at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort which […]
Dallas – Larry Arnaudet, Executive VP of Sales, Exposition Services for Freeman, will be leaving the company on November 1st, after 23 years, following a mutually agreeable separation. Joe Popolo, President & CEO of Freeman, says, “Larry has been a key contributor to our company for many years and he will be missed.” Martin Moggre and […]
Needham, MA – GMD/FuelDog and ACT Inc./EXPOCAD have reached an agreement that will incorporate an optional floor plan integration module into the Javelin Event Management System. The partnership represents the shift occurring in the industry as vendors form strategic alliances to offer single-package solutions to customers, says GMD’s Tom Maher. The interactive floor plan will expand […]
