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CHICAGO — When you think of Panama, what comes to mind? Is it the historic Panama Canal? Or is it the flavors of specialty coffee, its several national parks or Casco Viejo, the historic district of Panama City and a UNESCO World Heritage site? Or is the Panama Convention Center (PCC), the region’s largest venue that sits on the Gulf […]
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Midsized Convention Centers report focuses on venues falling into the middle tier of trade show facilities, offering between 125,000 square feet (sf) and 349,999 sf of prime exhibit space. “Midsized convention centers contribute significantly to the trade show industry, offering show organizers versatile options in convenient locations for events of moderate size,” Carri […]
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Hotel/Convention Center Complexes report focuses on convention centers throughout North America that have hotels within a one-block proximity and all-in-one event facilities that can host trade shows while also offering guest rooms on the premises. “Evaluating the abundant venue choices to find the ideal fit for both the trade […]
ROSEMONT, Illi. — Located just three miles from Chicago’s O’Hare Airport lies the 840,000-square-foot Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. For the last 50 years, the convention center has been expanding and evolving — and the impact extends outside of its walls to the surrounding town of Rosemont. “Our core values remain focused on world-class service, […]
HOUSTON — Texas’ convention industry is in a state of flux, from the state capital to its biggest city. In Houston, a $2-billion, 700,000-square-foot expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center is expected to increase events at the facility by 30% annually. Phase One will connect it to the Toyota Center and add two […]
LOS ANGELES — After multiple delays, the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) Expansion and Modernization Project officially began construction on Oct. 1. The $2.6-billion project, which was approved by the Los Angeles City Council on Sept. 19, will add 190,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space connecting LACC’s South Hall and West Hall over Pico […]
CINCINNATI — Ohio’s Queen City is working on a $264-million redo of its Duke Energy Convention Center, which, when it reopens by January 2026, will make it one of the premier convention centers in the Midwest. When complete, the center will total 750,000 square feet, including setup and support space, with 200,000 contiguous square feet […]
CHICAGO — Robert “Bob” Boyle, former President of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center and dedicated public servant, passed away at age 89 on July 21, 2025. Boyle left a lasting impact on the trade show and events industry through his leadership at Javits, which saw him lead a landmark labor reorganization that saw labor […]
New Orleans: A Premier Destination for Meetings, Built to Host, Built to Inspire is a sponsored article from New Orleans and Company New Orleans is more than a destination — it’s a transformative experience. Known worldwide for its rich culture, renowned cuisine, iconic architecture, and unparalleled hospitality, New Orleans also stands as a beacon for […]
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive (TSE) tracks 53 convention centers throughout North America in the annual Large Convention Centers report. These are the facilities offering the highest amounts of prime exhibit square footage (sf) throughout the region, and they make up TSE’s top two convention center ranking tiers: the Millionaire’s Club (1,000,000+ sf of prime […]
