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LAS VEGAS — At IMEX America 2026, trade show booths became stages for live art, immersive storytelling and multisensory experiences designed to turn passing attendees into engaged prospects. The 15th annual show, held Oct. 13-15 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center, attracted more than 17,800 event professionals. Across the show floor, attendees encountered silent discos, live […]
PALOS VERDES — In an education session at the 2026 Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit, Tommy Goodwin, President and CEO of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), spotlighted “What’s New on Capitol Hill.” There were plenty of tactical takeaways from Goodwin’s presentation, from what to watch in the year ahead to inbound […]
ARLINGTON — Trifecta Collective acquired the Medical Spa Show (MSS) from the American Med Spa Association (AmSpa), entering into a long-term strategic partnership with AmSpa. This is the fifth transaction Corporate Solutions has closed with Trifecta Collective in the last four years. The prior transactions were the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) Trailer Show, International Mass Timber Conference & Expo, TRANSACT, […]
SAN ANTONIO — Premiere San Antonio 2026 saw a 30% increase in attendance this year. This dramatic surge, which far outpaces industry growth averages tracked by Trade Show Executive (TSE), is credited to a powerful new partnership between the Premiere brand and SalonCentric, and an acceleration in the show’s planning and sales cycle. The regional […]
CHICAGO — For organizers, the post-event survey is an important bridge that wraps up one event and provides a roadmap for the next one. Attendee feedback on the surveys is invaluable to organizers, who gather that information in different ways. Some encourage attendees to complete surveys in real time while the experience is still fresh. […]
PALOS VERDES, Calif. — Hosted meetings and appointment programs at B2B events are growing in popularity, but it’s not a trend organizers can jump into quickly. At the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 Awards & Summit, three industry leaders debunked myths about meetings programs, explored the holistic approach necessary to make them successful and […]
My son got me into fencing. He had been competing for years and kept encouraging me to join him at tournaments, usually with the words: “Well, at least I know I’ll never come last.” He had a point. Whenever we fenced, he destroyed me. Eventually, however, my competitive drive kicked in, and I discovered how […]
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. — 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 […]
