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World Cup 2026: Los Angeles Kicks Off Its Unprecedented Decade in Hosting Major Sporting Events
The city is embracing its eclectic neighborhoods as one of this year's World Cup hosts—and showing off its readiness ahead of Super Bowl LXI and the 2028 Olympics.
World Cup 2026: See How 4 Host Cities Prepared for Soccer's Biggest Stage
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest in the competition's 96-year history. We examine four host cities and how they prepped for this unprecedented scale.
Who is Our Biggest Trade Show Competitor?
Recently, I've been on the road, visiting Classic Distributors in the Midwest and South. We chat about industry trends, new products, and challenges in their market. Occasionally, they will ask me about competitors. That's a topic, to be honest, that makes me uncomfortable. The post Who is Our…
World Cup 2026: Atlanta Makes Enhancements Hoping to Create Lasting Benefits
Matches in the city kick off today, while the official FIFA Fan Festival takes over Centennial Olympic Park.
World Cup 2026: Toronto's Multicultural Identity Takes Center Stage
After hosting Canada's home opener, Toronto is ready to showcase why it's a city that already feels "deeply connected to the world."
Dark Social: The Hidden Channel Driving Event Registrations
Dark Social: The Hidden Channel Driving Event Registrations is a contributed article from Ian Davis, VP of Marketing at Snöball Deciding to attend an event is not a small commitment. Someone is weighing travel, time out of the office and whether the trip is worth the disruption. That decision…
The Ministry & Ministry of Sound – Venues for Christmas Parties that will have you jumping
Christmas in London is a busy market for venues, and once the festive season takes hold, it can be hard to separate one space from another. The Ministry and Ministry of Sound sit outside of that noise. Both are established London venues used for Christmas parties at different scales, each offering…
Meet the 2026 TSE Trailblazers: Courtney Ford
As an emerging leader behind the marketing and audience growth strategy for CES®, Courtney Ford, Director, Digital Engagement, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, translates data and audience insights into strategies that produce measurable results and manages the operational demands of…
Global Exhibitions Day 2026 Highlights Industry Opportunity
Global Exhibitions Day (GED) 2026 brought the exhibitions industry together June 3 under the theme “Exhibitions Drive Opportunities.” The 11th edition of the campaign highlighted the role exhibitions play in workforce development, face-to-face business, sustainability, market access, and customer…
Visit Searcys at The London Christmas Party Show to discover iconic venues, bespoke festive packages, and exceptional hospitality for unforgettable Christmas celebrations.
Searcys offers a collection of unique venues in prime city locations, each providing a stunning setting for festive celebrations. With a range of bespoke Christmas party packages available, guests can enjoy tailored experiences designed to suit everything from intimate gatherings to large corporate…
World Cup 2026: Kansas City Is Ready for an International Spotlight
For its first match on June 16, the Heart of America hosts the reigning FIFA World Cup champions.
Full Steam Ahead for Nineteen Group as Chicago Build 2026 Poised for Growth at McCormick Place
CHICAGO — Chicago Build 2026 is gearing up for its biggest edition to date at McCormick Place this October. With a 20% increase in exhibitors being projected and attendance expected to climb to more than 30,000 attendees this year, the show is enhancing its programming and design to meet the…
Is Your Event an Experience or Just a Service?
Time is the new currency, smartphones are your competition and your attendees are settling for less than they truly want. The most forward-thinking organizations are already moving from passive presentations to dynamic conversations and from information delivery to collaborative output that…
Is Your Event an Experience or Just a Service?
Time is the new currency, smartphones are your competition and your attendees are settling for less than they truly want. The most forward-thinking organizations are already moving from passive presentations to dynamic conversations and from information delivery to collaborative output that…
beam appoints Jess Brabant Consulting to strengthen agency community
beam has appointed Jess Brabant Consulting as its agency engagement partner, with a dedicated focus on strengthening relationships across the agency community, increasing awareness of the association’s work and ensuring agencies are represented within industry conversations. With extensive…
ConferenceDirect Draws 927 to Annual Partner Meeting
ConferenceDirect held its 2026 Annual Partner Meeting May 17-20 at Hilton Americas-Houston in Houston. The event drew 927 attendees. It also included 3,846 tradeshow appointments, 61 education sessions, peer discussions, award recognition, sustainability efforts, and a community-service initiative.…
Las Vegas Briefs: May Numbers and June Updates
Las Vegas briefs this month track final May tradeshow numbers, upcoming July show activity, venue investment, major hospitality deals, and citywide event planning. Highlights include Sweets & Snacks Expo’s first Las Vegas edition, new meeting space at Green Valley Ranch, a planned hotel near the…
INDEXPLUS 2026 New Delhi: India’s Premier Exhibition for Furniture, Interiors & Design Innovation
Introduction to INDEXPLUS 2026 New Delhi INDEXPLUS New Delhi is one of India’s most prestigious trade fairs dedicated to furniture, furnishings, lighting, architecture, interior design, and premium décor solutions. Scheduled to take place from 07 August to 09 August 2026 at Yashobhoomi (IICC),…
NTIA Backs Burnham for Prime Minister to Cut VAT on Nightlife, Hospitality and Events
Industry Calls for Leadership Change as Night-Time Economy Warns It Cannot Survive Three More Years of Economic Uncertainty under the current leadership regime. The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) has today backed Andy Burnham’s call for a reduction in VAT across hospitality and the wider…
INDTECH EXPO 2026 Complete Guide
INDTECH EXPO 2026: India’s Premier Industrial Technology and Manufacturing Exhibition INDTECH EXPO is one of India’s most anticipated industrial trade exhibitions, bringing together cutting-edge technologies, smart manufacturing solutions, automation systems, machinery, robotics, and engineering…