This Just In
PLANO, Texas — Events industry veteran Jason Ware passed away on June 24, 2026. Ware’s more than 20-year career in the trade show industry included roles at Meeting Professionals International, the American Heart Association, the Cardiovascular Research Foundation and MCI USA. “If there is one thing Jason Ware taught us, it’s this: Live fully, laugh often, celebrate others and […]
CHICAGO — There was a time when junior employees wedged into middle seats on predawn flights could console themselves with a small but meaningful fantasy: The miles were theirs. The points — those tiny, glittering promises of future upgrades, lounge access and maybe a vacation — belonged to the employees. Now, the airlines have changed […]
ANAHEIM — The city of Anaheim released strong results of its performance in 2025, including welcoming a record 26.5 million visitors throughout the year and hosting major marquee events. The record-breaking year has been the result of the city investing in an “always-on” culture, providing visitors with a non-stop supply of experiences, events and entertainment. […]
In Events, Value Isn’t a Slogan — it’s the Job is a contributed article from Peter Lindsay, Chief Strategy Officer, RX Strategy can sound complicated. But a good strategy is just about defining clearly the few significant choices that you are making to seize an opportunity ahead of you. In this industry, our job is […]
DALLAS — The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) released benchmarking studies for small, midsize and healthcare B2B exhibitions. These reports reveal engagement metrics, revenue drivers and the 2026 outlook for events under 50,000 net square feet (NSF) and between 50,000 and 200,000 NSF, and healthcare shows, respectively, and are available for free to members of the […]
ATLANTA — As FIFA World Cup fever is gripping the U.S., host cities and show organizers have gotten creative to keep events running smoothly. FAN EXPO Dallas and IntraLogisteX Dallas adjusted their spring and summer schedules because the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas was transformed into the International Broadcast Centre for the 2026 FIFA World […]
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — The Africa Food Show will join Koelnmesse GmbH’s global Anuga network and become Anuga Select South Africa — and Koelnmesse’s debut in Africa. It will serve as an international launchpad for producers, innovators and SMEs, and is scheduled for June 22-24, 2027, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). […]
DALLAS — New research from The Freeman Company (TFC), titled The Belief Gap™, explores the channels marketers are turning to in order to help build authority and customer loyalty. The “Belief Gap” is defined as the gap between a customer knowing a brand exists and one who believes in a brand enough to choose, defend […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland refreshed its 19,000-square-foot urban farm, which has supplied fresh ingredients, supported pollinator health and showcased urban agriculture for more than a decade. Its new features include: A small fruit-tree orchard, with a combination of approximately 12 cherry, apple and pear trees, replacing the farm’s pigs. Raised cedar planting beds, which will […]
CHICAGO — Trade Show Executive’s final 2026 Trailblazer spotlight is on Shannon Twombly, Senior Event Coordinator, Diversified. Twombly approaches her work with confidence, curiosity and maturity, and is a major proponent of modernization. In 2025, Diversified restructured its Clean Energy Events team, which required Twombly to take on new responsibilities and a higher level of […]