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London – As London Transport struggles to get as much of the Underground system back in operation a day after the series of bombings shut down the entire network, most Londoners seemed determined to get back on the job. That includes picking up where disrupted exhibition activities are concerned. Alastair Gornall, CEO of Reed Exhibitions, said […]
Woodland Hills, CA – Advanstar made headlines on April 4th, and again on May 23rd, when it announced an agreement and then the subsequent sale of five key divisions — 25% of the company — to Questex Media Group for $185 million in cash. But Advanstar created an even bigger buzz this week when the New York Post broke a […]
Alexandria, VA – Since purchasing TS 2 from the Trade Show Exhibitors Association (TSEA) in October, National Trade Productions (NTP) has been working hard to revitalize the show. Based on figures that show a 43% increase in the number of conference attendees pre-registered one week before the show, NTP is well on its way to achieving success. As […]
McLean, VA – The Convention Industry Council announced today that Tom Mobley, Jr., General Manager and Chief Executive Officer of the Washington Convention Center, has moved up from Vice Chair to Chairman of the Board of the Convention Industry Council (CIC). He replaces Michael Bandy, Partner of Bandy & Associates, Inc., who has served as Chair […]
Chicago – Proposed legislation by the city of Chicago that would require hotels to inform customers about strikes and lockouts generated mixed reaction from those in the hospitality and trade show industries. Proponents believe the law would help inform and protect show organizers and visitors to Chicago, while opponents believe it might drive business out of […]
Westport, CT – Cygnus Business Media is already the dominant player in the fire and emergency services niche, but with today’s acquisition of Summer Communications and Expo Productions, Cygnus now has an even bigger piece of the emergency pie. Summer Communications produces EMS Expo, EMS Magazine, Advanced Rescue Technology, Frontline First Responder magazine and accompanying websites. The firm, […]
Chicago -To preview its SISO Executive Conference, the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) will present one of the event’s most popular sessions, “Super-ROI Attendee Marketing Campaigns,” on July 21 at the Hilton at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The presentation will cover audience profiling and targeting, the value of multiple delivery systems and innovative media buying […]
Saint John, NB – Canadian service contractor Global Convention Services (GCS) announced today the acquisition of Freeman’s Halifax operation, according to a joint statement from both companies. The acquisition includes Freeman’s equipment inventory. Starting July l, Freeman employees will become employees of GCS and the company will service existing customers in the Halifax region. Freeman said […]
Boulder, CO – Penton Media, Inc. expanded its New Hope Natural Media portfolio with the purchase of the Kosher World Conference & Expo from Shows International. Launched two years ago, Kosher World has three editions: Kosher World Miami, Kosher World Southern California in Anaheim and Kosher World Los Angeles. Penton’s New Hope division produces two of the largest natural and organic products trade […]
McLean, VA – Six industry luminaries will be inducted into the Convention Industry Council (CIC)’s Hall of Leaders in a ceremony to be held August 20, 2006 in Boston. They are being recognized for one defining quality: that the industry would not be what it is today without their contributions. They include Bob Dallmeyer, President, R.D. […]