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NEW YORK CITY — Today, the New York Convention Center Operating Corporation, which operates Javits Center, unveiled a new brand identity for the venue, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This effort also coincides with President and CEO Joyce Leveston, CMM, CVP’s, one-year anniversary at the venue. The refresh launches “Javits on the Hudson,” a new campaign that spotlights Javits Center’s transformation into a dynamic waterfront destination […]
LOUISVILLE — On Feb. 23, 2026, local and state officials, business leaders, long-standing clients and Kentucky Venues staff convened for an official Topping Off Celebration at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Guests signed the final structural beam before it was raised into place at the facility’s newest building, which is 350,000 square feet and part of Phase One of its $470-million transformation project. “The new building is a world-class venue in a central […]
LOS ANGELES — During a recent private event at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC), attendees were able to unwind and immerse themselves in the show thanks to specialty bar installations that were built specifically for the occasion. The attendees got an authentic bar-hopping experience and the LACC got 8,000 pounds — or four tons — of wood that […]
ORLANDO — Cvent named Orlando the North American No. 1 Top Meeting Destination in 2026. This is the city’s 10th year in a row topping Cvent’s list and it is showing no signs of slowing down. Orlando is completing various venue and transportation upgrades, and new experiences are popping up all over the city, including Universal Epic Universe, the first major theme park to open there in 25 years. Trade Show Executive checked in with Casandra Matej, President & CEO of Visit Orlando, to […]
LAS VEGAS — At the end of January 2026, the Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority invited Trade Show Executive (TSE) to attend Preview Las Vegas and see what’s new in the city for meetings and events. In part two of this trip recap, TSE explores more of the resorts, event venues and activities that make Las Vegas one of the world’s top convention destinations. Resorts World Las […]
NEW YORK CITY — For its 40th anniversary in April 2026, Javits Center is launching a brand refresh. This brand evolution will help the convention center strengthen its identity as: A sustainability leader A technology-forward venue An innovation hub A community parter Trade Show Executive (TSE) sat down with Pooja Kaul, the venue’s Director of Marketing, to discuss this effort. ANDREW: What prompted Javits Center to pursue […]
LAS VEGAS — On Jan. 30, 2026, Vegas Chamber™ hosted their annual Preview Las Vegas event. This networking and economic forecasting exhibition showcased the best of the Las Vegas business community, analyzed trends and shared news. The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) invited Trade Show Executive (TSE) to attend the show and, while in town, experience what’s new in this major events hub. Continuous reinvestment is a theme across the region, with numerous venues […]
U.S. Convention Center Projects Surge as Cities Chase Event-Driven Revenue Growth is a contributed article from Mary Scott Nabers, President and CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc. Across the U.S., cities are making major capital commitments to convention centers as competition for events, visitor spending and downtown revitalization intensifies. According to industry research, the global meetings, […]
RALEIGH, N.C. — On Dec. 1, 2025, a fire broke out on the roof of the Raleigh Convention Center. The venue reopened the week of Jan. 12, with construction efforts still continuing. By reopening then, the convention center retained approximately $4 million in revenue and 28,000 hotel room nights. Trade Show Executive (TSE) checked in […]
CHICAGO — Just under a year after announcing plans to launch a joint venture, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and Informa have confirmed a strategic partnership to form inD, a new operating business. The partnership combines Informa’s wholly-owned B2B Live Events business in the UAE and IMEA region with DWTC’s B2B Live Events business. The new business will bring together a strong lineup of […]
