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Exploring Successful Internship Programs that Address Critical Industry Challenges
CHICAGO — The Invisible Industry. The Largest Industry You’ve Never Heard Of. These taglines have made their way into the mainstream when it comes to defining the business events industry to highlight its often-unseen economic impact — their messages are accurate, but they also put on display a…
Visit Baltimore Names Kireem Swinton President and CEO
BALTIMORE — Visit Baltimore announced that Kireem Swinton will serve as the organization’s permanent President and CEO, following his brief stint as interim CEO from July 2025 to April 2026. Swinton is stepping into the role with a clear focus on fostering collaboration, building meaningful…
JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa Upgrades Event Space
TUCSON, Ariz. — JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort & Spa renovated its 115,000 square feet of meeting and event space, connecting modern comfort with the grounding presence of the surrounding terrain. The resort’s 575 guest rooms and suites are also undergoing a phased renovation, with full…
Sustainable Events Industry Players Highlight
CHICAGO — With Earth Day just around the corner, April is all about sustainability. From highlighting sustainability strategies to showcasing Earth Day celebrations to keeping the industry up to date with certifications, Trade Show Executive (TSE) is working to keep industry leaders in the know on…
International Franchise Expo Expects Strong Turnout for 2026 Despite Headwinds
NEW YORK CITY — The franchise industry has always been a counter-cyclical economic force, moving in the opposite direction of the overall economy. Accordingly, despite soaring prices, a weak job market and the conflict in Iran, organizers of this year’s International Franchise Expo at Javits…
CEIR Releases Exhibitor Spending Report
DALLAS — The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) unveiled a report exploring exhibitor spending. Titled How the Exhibit Dollar is Spent 2026, this resource outlines how exhibitors allocate their budgets across key expense categories and how these patterns are changing, answering key…
Javits Center Launches Brand Refresh
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…
Thomas Kemp Receives 2026 Krakoff Award at SISO CEO Summit
KIAWAH ISLAND, S.C. — At the 2026 Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) CEO Summit, Thomas Kemp received the Krakoff Industry Award of Excellence. Kemp is a decorated events professional whose career milestones include starting media brands and launching events at Miller Freeman, being…
How to Build a LinkedIn Following
CHICAGO — Growing your LinkedIn presence can help you build your network, find opportunities and gain recognition. For up-and-comers, though, crafting the perfect post can seem intimidating. Yvette Campbell, CMP, Global Meeting Broker – Hotel & Venue Sourcing at Meetings Made Easy, sat down with…
2026 New York Restaurant Show Drives Exhibitor ROI and Attendance with New Program
NEW YORK CITY — This year’s New York Restaurant Show, which was held March 8–10 at Javits Center, continued its upward trajectory with a 4% increase in attendance and a 9% increase in exhibitor square footage from last year. This growth was bolstered by the word of mouth created after the previous…
Conflict in Middle East Continues to Disrupt Events Industry
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Informa is among a growing number of trade show organizers pushing their gatherings to later in the year due to geopolitical instability tied to the Iran War. Informa has postponed two of its largest regional events, LEAP and Middle East Energy, into late summer and…
Freeman Blue Echo Leverages 3D Venue Visualization to Aid Organizers, Designers and Brands in Planning
DALLAS — Today, Freeman launched its new AI-powered 3D venue visualization platform, Freeman Blue Echo, which uses scans of convention centers to create fully navigable environments to plan, visualize and experience an event’s design before getting onsite. The new tool aims to provide designers,…
Financial Updates Emphasize Events’ Resilience Amid Uncertainty
CHICAGO — Despite volatile conditions early in 2025 and ongoing uncertainty around the economic and political landscape globally, publicly listed companies in the trade show industry reported strong financial results for the year ending on Dec. 31, 2025. Trade Show Executive dived into the major…
Trade Show Executive Pardon Our Dust Report Preview: Expansions Continue at the Largest Convention Centers in North America
CHICAGO — A total of 35 trade show venues are listed in next month’s edition of Trade Show Executive’s (TSE) Pardon Our Dust report, 20 of which are weighing expansion options while 15 have broken ground and are actively working on new event facilities. “The April edition of TSE’s semi-annual…
ISC West Introduces Featured Areas to Represent the Evolving Industry Landscape
LAS VEGAS — ISC West 2026, set for March 23–27 at The Venetian Expo, is offering comprehensive security education, cutting-edge technologies and quality networking experiences — while going one step further. Recognizing the evolving security industry landscape, the show has created featured areas…
Why Food Safety Is Defining the Future of Event Experiences
Why Food Safety Is Defining the Future of Event Experiences is a contributed article from the Seattle Convention Center CHICAGO — Earlier this month, Trade Show Executive’s Young Professionals Corner took a deep dive into event security, looking at how organizers are keeping participants safe with…
Boosting Event Retention with Personalization in 2026
Boosting Event Retention with Personalization in 2026 is a contributed article by Ashleigh Cook, Chief Marketing Officer at RainFocus The global events industry is projected to hit $2.1 trillion by 2032, yet only about 30% of attendees return to the same event. This gap is raising alarms,…