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CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) is celebrating the 2026 TSE Trailblazers throughout the month of June. These 10 up-and-comers were selected due to their exceptional innovation, leadership and impact in the events industry, and were celebrated at the 2026 TSE Fastest 50 Awards & Summit. We are kicking things off with Rebecca Burns, Conference Content Manager at Informa Markets. According to the organization, Burns’ contributions to SupplySide Global 2025 have […]
NEW ORLEANS — At the end of May 2026, New Orleans & Company invited Trade Show Executive (TSE) and other industry journalists to town as it was hosting two major events: Sail250, the U.S. Semiquincentennial maritime celebration, and the North America’s 50 Best Restaurants award ceremony. Signature Celebrations On May 28, North America’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 were revealed at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. Three New Orleans restaurants made the list: Dakar NOLA, Emeril’s Restaurant and Acamaya. The list was topped […]
WASHINGTON D.C. — Three industry events centered around education, advocacy and information sharing held back-to-back brought top-level leaders to Washington, D.C., last week. Lippman Connects’ Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) Legislative Action Day (LAD), and the all-new Global Policy Forum, hosted by MAD Event Management, ECA and UFI, The Global Association for the Exhibition […]
CHICAGO — Trade show organizers and suppliers educate exhibitors on maximizing the return on their investment with pre-show playbooks and strategic webinars. Exhibitor surveys and post-event interviews are useful tools for feedback. But what are exhibitors and attendees saying off the record, to one other? Trade Show Executive (TSE) dug deep on Reddit, visiting the […]
DUBAI — Manta Media Capital announced the launch of Manta Middle East, which will serve as a regional platform for investment, launching and scaling event businesses in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and the wider Middle East. Manta Media Capital is an event accelerator and investment firm that was built and led by event entrepreneurs, with the goal of […]
CHICAGO — Choose Chicago President & CEO Kristen Reynolds, CDME, recently hit her one-year mark in this vital role, in which she helps bring trade shows and events to one of the world’s top destinations. Trade Show Executive (TSE) sat down with Reynolds to talk about her achievements, how she is helping Choose Chicago weather economic and political […]
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. — Though the U.S. welcomed 68 million travellers last year, the third highest number in the world, it was the only country with a decline in international travel, according to Geoff Freeman, President and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “Our once $50-billion travel trade surplus is now a $70-billion deficit. While […]
SHELTON, Conn. — In spring 2026, Clarion Events North America announced a host of executive-level promotions. These include: Energy: Wayne Bishop Jr. joined Clarion as Executive Vice President of its Energy Portfolio Paul Daniel joined Clarion as Vice President of Energy Media Leigh Mann was promoted to Vice President of Strategy and Commercial Development for the Energy Portfolio Erin Moriarty expanded her role as Vice […]
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On Oct. 20-23, landscapers, contractors and outdoor power equipment operators will gather at the Kentucky Exposition Center for Equip Exposition, which provides four days of education, networking, product testing and entertainment. This year, the show, produced by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), will give attendees additional support with the launch of Equip Academy, which is an education platform featuring all of the show’s offerings online. Attendees receive a […]
CHICAGO — When you think of Baltimore, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Do you think of the $7-billion reinvestment project that’s underway in the city? Or the planned modernization projects happening at the convention center? With new leadership at the city’s DMO, Visit Baltimore, as Kireem Swinton was appointed as President and CEO, and a renewed energy to position Charm City as […]
