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CHICAGO — The International Woodworking Fair (IWF) Atlanta established a cooperation agreement with the European Federation of Woodworking Machinery Manufacturers (EUMABOIS), making IWF the only woodworking trade show in North America to be designated as an EUMABOIS-supported exhibition. The cooperation agreement will help expand IWF’s global reach and enhance its services in the European woodworking […]
CHICAGO—A growing strategy among sustainability-focused trade show organizers, event venues and industry suppliers is carbon offsetting—the practice of purchasing offset credits that are used to convey a net climate benefit from one entity to another. There are many reputable carbon offsetters; however, the trade show industry was recently challenged by a report in the U.K. newspaper, The […]
CHICAGO — RX Global, one of the world’s leading events companies and trade show organizers, was recognized for having one of the best global company cultures and marketing teams by the 2023 Comparably Awards. RX was ranked No. 10 for Best Global Culture, a significant jump from the company’s No. 31 ranking in 2022 and […]
CHICAGO — The Kentucky General Assembly and Governor Andy Beshear adopted a revision to the state’s sales tax on space rental for face-to-face business events. The tax, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2023, imposed a 6% tax on rental spaces for meetings and large events. The revision comes as good news to trade show […]
CHICAGO — Major trade show organizers have released their fourth–quarter (Q4) and 2022 full-year financial results, with earnings reflecting a strong comeback of in-person events. Emerald Holding, Inc.’s Q4 and full-year financial results for 2022 saw increases in revenues and net income over 2021, and the company predicts even stronger earnings in 2023. Emerald saw […]
LAS VEGAS — Trade show organizers and executives gathered in Las Vegas March 20-23 for the 2023 Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) CEO Summit. The four-day event provided educational sessions on a wide variety of topics, from insights on the next few years to talent trends and employees’ expectations to merger and acquisition outlooks, […]
CHICAGO — Bob Priest-Heck, CEO of Freeman, was honored at the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) CEO Summit this year with the auspicious Robert L. Krakoff Industry Award of Excellence. The Krakoff Industry Award of Excellence is named in honor of industry legend Robert L. Krakoff, who built and managed some of the most […]
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, shop, and book group guest rooms and meeting space at more than 203,000 hotels globally at no cost,” Tim Flors, Chief […]
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 Harbor, Md. Its inaugural event was held last March, after two years of restrictions […]
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 Capital of the World has to offer right outside the trade show doors. Options include […]
