This Just In
PANAMA CITY — At the end of October, the Panama Convention Center team welcomed journalists from global trade publications to Panama to visit event offerings in Panama City and Boquete, including access to the first World of Coffee event to take place in the country. Trade Show Executive was on the ground in Panama to […]
CHICAGO — Are you looking for a city that offers your exhibitors and sponsors a way to entertain and host their customers in a unique setting that enhances ROI? Trade Show Executive (TSE) is exploring non-convention-center venues that show organizers can leverage to entice their customers to create more engaging attendee experiences and higher value […]
Desirability, Possibility and Partnership: The New Standard for Event Destinations is a sponsored article from the Seattle Convention Center. For years, event organizers selected destinations based on practical considerations: available dates, hotel inventory, air travel, exhibit space and budget. Those factors still matter, but as attendance patterns evolve, the first challenge for many events is […]
CHICAGO — Appearing as a supplement to Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) September issue, the World’s Top Convention Centers (WTCC) directory strives to be the ultimate companion for trade show organizers looking for concise and accurate information about the 298 largest convention centers in North America by prime exhibit space. Convention centers ranking among the largest […]
CHICAGO — Billington CyberSecurity, a CloserStill Media-owned leading cyber education company for executives in the public and private sector, announced the launch of Billington Critical Infrastructure CyberSecurity Summit. “The inaugural Billington Critical Infrastructure CyberSecurity Summit in San Antonio is a new brand extension for Billington CyberSecurity, which traditionally has focused on cybersecurity education for the government market,” said Thomas K. Billington, Chairman and Chief Content Officer […]
SAN ANTONIO, Texas —Visit San Antonio invited Trade Show Executive (TSE) to see what’s new in the flourishing event destination and experience the kickoff of Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference on June 2, 2026. “As the seventh largest city in the U.S., and one of the fastest growing regions in America, San Antonio is a city where inspiration doesn’t simply happen — it comes to life,” Mario J. Bass, President and CEO […]
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 […]
NEW ORLEANS — Did you know that NOLA is home to the National WWII Museum? The complex offers comprehensive, immersive exhibits with massive vehicles and a vast collection of mementos, a stunning 4D experience and more thrilling opportunities to educate and entertain visitors — plus, it is an impressive event space. “As New Orleans’ consistently top-rated attraction, the museum is already on many visitors’ ‘must-see’ lists — making it an especially […]
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 […]
CHICAGO — Happy Earth Day 2026! It’s time to reflect on the wonder and beauty of our home planet, and think about how we can help protect it. We checked in with four major convention centers to learn about their new sustainability strategies, which are making events more eco-friendly by the day. 1. Javits Center is launching a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) capable of generating 3.5 megawatts, ensuring […]
