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LAS VEGAS — Caesars Palace invited Trade Show Executive and other events industry publications to participate in its 60th anniversary celebrations. We got an inside look at the venue’s history and current operations, along with a sneak peek at its future. Defining Modern Hospitality In 1966, Jay Sarno founded Caesars to create “a palace for […]
CHICAGO, Ill. — For Monique Rochard, CITP, CMM, CMP, CTSM, MBA, the future of food at conventions and trade shows can sometimes be measured in what she leaves on the plate. A beautifully prepared entrée arrives during an event. Once, it might have looked like lunch. Now Rochard, Head of Global Commercial Services & Operational […]
Back to School, But Not Back to the Office? is a contributed article from Douglas Emslie. September means one thing for millions of young people: back to school. They’ll learn from teachers, but they’ll learn just as much from being around other people — watching, listening, making mistakes, building friendships and developing confidence. Yet, when they […]
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LONDON, U.K. — Nineteen Group’s Safety & Security Event Series is billed as Europe’s largest exhibition dedicated to the safety and security of people, places and assets. These co-located shows take place at NEC Birmingham and include: The Security Event The Health & Safety Event The Fire Safety Event The Workplace Event National Cyber […]
MINNEAPOLIS — On Aug. 19-21, Outdoor Retailer’s first edition in the “City of Lakes” drew more than 1,800 attendees, 275-plus exhibiting brands and more than 400 qualified retailers as organizer Forge sought to reset the legacy trade show around buyer engagement, emerging brands and creator-driven exhibitor ROI. The event also generated nearly 4,400 lead scans […]
LAS VEGAS — RX announced the launch of the Hardlines Supplier Event (HSE), which will bring together retailers, brands, distributors, wholesalers and private label leaders in the hardlines industry, which encompasses durable, non-perishable goods such as tools, appliances, furniture, electronics and sporting equipment. HSE aims to help attendees uncover new sourcing opportunities, strengthen supply […]
SEATTLE — The Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) brought its annual Leadership Conference to the Seattle Convention Center in 2026 under the theme of “Design. Activate. Thrive.” The event once again saw attendance growth as a greater number of companies sent representatives to Seattle for the program. “We were excited to welcome a […]
SAN DIEGO — The Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC), which was held on July 28-29 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, saw exponential growth this year with a revamp that led to a 27% increase in registrations. At first blush, you may assume that the California Building Industry Association (CBIA), the organization that […]
An ambitious program at FASHION by Informa is elevating the trade show experience through curated, one-on-one business meetings. Started four years ago, it has grown to about 1,000 meetings annually. The FASHION by Informa portfolio of events includes MAGIC, PROJECT, SOURCING, OFFPRICE and COTERIE. FASHION by Informa’s team of retail experts matches retailers and exhibitors […]
SOUTH BARRINGTON, Ill. — eShow introduced eShow Kinective, an analytics and insights dashboard that tracks attendee behavior with the company’s new Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) and Near Field Communication (NFC) solutions. John Dandeneau, Executive Vice President at eShow, explained that Kinective started with a conundrum the organization kept encountering: Events generate enormous amounts of data, but almost […]
New Orleans: Where the Show Extends Beyond the Show Floor is a sponsored article from New Orleans & Company For trade show organizers, the exhibit hall may be the center of the event, but increasingly, the attendee experience extends far beyond it. In New Orleans, the destination becomes part of that experience. Within a compact, […]
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