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Rock ‘n’ (Spring) Roll? How This Hospitality Group Is Rethinking Concert Menus
This summer, Liberty Oak View Entertainment is taking F&B inspiration from the musical acts performing at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium.
Diversified Helps Local Community with Day of Caring 2026
PORTLAND, Maine — For a few years, the event organizer Diversified participated in United Way’s annual Day of Caring, which brings together volunteers from numerous companies across the U.S. Diversified’s employees really enjoyed this opportunity, but the organization wanted them to work together…
Executive Leader Fellowship Informational Webinar
Join Vince Gennaro, Founder and Executive Director of the NYU SPS Lab for Transformative Leadership, for a 45-minute overview of the new Executive Leader Fellowship from PCMA Institute and the NYU School of Professional Studies.
Destination Spotlight: Baltimore’s City-Wide Transformation to Benefit Event Organizers
CHICAGO — When you think of Baltimore, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Do you think of the $7-billion reinvestment project that’s underway in the city? Or the planned modernization projects happening at the convention center? With new leadership at the city’s DMO, Visit Baltimore, as…
10 Online Tools for Classic Exhibits Distributors
At a recent Shared Knowledge University, we reviewed ten online tools available to all Classic Exhibits Distributors. The attendees told us that these tools are invaluable to their sales, marketing, and customer service teams and are unique within the exhibit industry. The post 10 Online Tools for…
Why Small Businesses Fail to Grow by Jay Goltz
Excerpt from the "Art of Running a Small Business." Many, if not most, Classic Exhibits distributors fall into the small business classification as defined by the Small Business Administration. Small businesses have challenges that larger businesses do not. The post Why Small Businesses Fail to…
Top 12 Trade Show Bad Habits
All animals, humans included, are creatures of habit. We learn how to survive, then follow those routines day after day. Trade shows are no different. Exhibitors and attendees find their safe space and get comfortable: same shows, same people, same message. The post Top 12 Trade Show Bad Habits…
The Meetings Show to become first event industry trade show to introduce dedicated crèche
The Meetings Show will mark a milestone this year as the first meetings, incentives, and events industry trade show to offer a fully staffed on-site crèche for attending families. Delivered in partnership with event childcare specialist Nipperbout, the initiative forms part of The Meetings Show’s…
Your Trade Show Marketing in 2026
When it comes to trade shows, many exhibitors don't have a detailed plan on how to market their company. They purchase a display, which they think is the key to a successful show. Your exhibit may be the star of the show but it's only one element in a comprehensive strategy. The post Your Trade…
People on the Move
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where.
Bridal Asia Delhi 2026: India’s Premier Luxury Wedding & Bridal Exhibition
Introduction to Bridal Asia Delhi 2026 Bridal Asia Delhi is one of India’s most prestigious luxury bridal and wedding exhibitions, bringing together top bridal designers, luxury jewelry brands, wedding planners, beauty experts, décor specialists, and premium lifestyle companies under one roof. The…
World Cup Host Cities Seize the Global Spotlight
In part three of our series, TSNN offers a sneak peek at how Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Seattle and Mexico City aim to take advantage of The World Cup's global stage to lure future events.
SportAccord Looks to 2027 After Baku Postponement
BAKU, Azerbaijan — When the current conflict in Iran forced the postponement of the 2026 SportAccord convention, organizers faced a challenge familiar to event professionals worldwide: how to preserve confidence and momentum when circumstances beyond anyone’s control derail years of planning.…
Hong Kong Tourism Board signs MoU with Informa Markets to bring in premium exhibition IPs
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global exhibition organiser Informa Markets designed to bring a portfolio of premium international exhibition IPs to Hong Kong. Through the global exhibition platform, The Festival of Connoisseurs…
Built to Be Reused, Not Discarded: Bakers Basco Recovers Thousands of Items from Event Sites
20,000 Items Recovered: Bakers Basco Highlights Ongoing Equipment Losses and Environmental Impact During 2025 Outdoor Events Season London, UK – May 2026 – Bakers Basco is urging festival organisers, caterers and event suppliers to take greater responsibility for reusable equipment, after…
Vikings immersive exhibition wins four Eventex Awards
FKP Scorpio Entertainment (FKPE) and producer Alegria Exhibition have won four Eventex Awards for Vikings: The Immersive Experience, the touring attraction billed as the UK’s largest immersive Viking exhibition. The show received Gold awards for Best Set Design and Best Use of Audiovisual,…
Gther appoints Hana Robinson as client success director
Event technology platform gther has appointed Hana Robinson as client success director. Robinson said: “Having used the platform, myself and worked closely with the team, I’ve seen first-hand the difference gther can make. So, when the opportunity arose to join such a forward-thinking company, it…
Change of leadership at NürnbergMesse Austria
Following ten successful years at the helm, managing director Inge Tremmel will hand over operational responsibility for NürnbergMesse Austria to her longtime colleague Rosa Greul on 1 August 2026. Since NürnbergMesse Austria was founded, Tremmel has played a pivotal role in developing and shaping…
ProWave Expo 2026 Hyderabad: India’s Premier Electronics, Electrical & Power Industry Exhibition
Introduction to ProWave Expo Hyderabad ProWave Expo 2026 Hyderabad is one of the most awaited industrial exhibitions in South India. The event will bring together leading professionals, innovators, manufacturers, suppliers, and decision-makers from the electronics, electrical, power, renewable…
The Experiential Design Authority Announces Student Design Awards Finalists
The Experiential Design Authority (TEDA) today announced seven finalists for the Best Student Design category of the 2026 ExSys Awards, recognizing undergraduate and graduate students whose exhibit design concepts demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, and mastery of system-based design…