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U.S. Venue Briefs: Upgrades, Access, and 2026 Planning
U.S. convention center briefs this month focus on operational changes that affect booking and delivery, from venue upgrades and accessibility work to major-event reporting and destination funding moves. Updates span new sustainability diversion efforts, pre-event planning for 2026 mega-events, and…
Bowling Together: Four Months of Ten Pin in Reno Tahoe
Although United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is a step beyond your Saturday recreational bowling with friends and family, its increase in participation over the years tells a story of increased interest in team sports and the events that highlight them. The post Bowling Together: Four Months of…
Stitching Together a Resistance Movement
The quilts on display at an annual convention didn’t just showcase artistry and technique, many spoke volumes about social issues.
Meet Retile Floor — the sustainable modular flooring for exhibitions
The video showcases Retile Floor, an innovative and sustainable modular flooring system developed by 4foreverything made of recycled carpet. Designed for trade shows, exhibitions, and corporate events, the solution reimagines temporary flooring through a circular, sustainable approach. Retile Floor…
The Unsung Hero: Roberto Gonclaves, reception manager at QEII Centre
In this series, features and series developer Heather Nicholls speaks to the unsung heroes of the events industry to reveal what really drives their passion and the remarkable contributions we too often overlook. In this edition, we meet Roberto Gonclaves, reception manager at the QEII Centre.…
M&A report shows event acquisitions are increasing
Event acquisitions are increasing, with private equity playing a larger role in deals, according to new data. The latest M&A update from Grimes, McGovern & Associates (GMA), based on more than 360 transactions in 2025, shows renewed momentum in the events sector. Activity has risen steadily over…
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…
Phil Soar: How will the war in Iran affect trade shows?
By Phil Soar, Chairman of CloserStill Group and Nineteen Group First of all – I don’t know. Secondly, no-one knows. Thirdly, Trump certainly doesn’t know. It depends on whether the duration is short or long. Remember: Putin was told his Ukraine invasion would be over in a week. Here we are four…
Premier Connects
Premier Connects is a full-service delegate management company built for event professionals who need registration, check-in, and badging to work flawlessly every time. A specialist division of Premier Events, Premier Connects combines powerful technology with hands-on human expertise. From the…
In Its Second Edition, Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2026 Draws 4,500 MICE Professionals
Connect Marketplace Hong Kong 2026 brought together global MICE leaders, fostering innovation, connections, and business growth in APAC.
Brianna Clark | PCMA Member Spotlight
Get to know PCMA Member Brianna Clark, Department Chair of the Event and Hospitality Management Department, High Point University
Grade II* listed wedding venue put up for sale for £2.5m
A Grade II* listed wedding venue in Nottinghamshire has been put up for sale with a guide price of £2.5m. Joint fixed charge receivers Andrew Foster and Chris Walker have instructed Christie & Co and Watling Real Estate to sell The Lakeside venue in Mansfield Road, Arnold. The property has been…
India Gaming Show 2026: India’s Premier Gaming Trade Fair Returns to Chennai
India Gaming Show 2026 is set to be one of the most anticipated events in the gaming and technology calendar, bringing together developers, publishers, gamers, and industry leaders under one roof. As the Indian gaming industry continues to grow rapidly, this international trade fair and exhibition…
Wealthy American fans of Bridgerton and The Crown are flocking to the Cotswolds for a quintessential British wedding
Wealthy Americans are flocking to the Cotswolds for ‘picture perfect’ weddings after being inspired by hit Netflix shows like Bridgerton and The Crown. Wedding planners say that US brides are looking for a quintessential British wedding, which they have seen in the popular costume dramas. The grand…
Leading Event Industry Advisors, Kershaw Partners, Launch Exclusive Members Community
To mark 10 years advising the events industry, Kershaw Partners, the event industry’s leading business advisors, has announced a new membership community for business owners and seniors leaders in the events sector. The exclusive collective, ‘Club Altura’, has been designed for leaders looking to…
Britannia Row continues Live Sound Education for BRIT Awards Students
Alongside designing robust systems utilising state-of-the-art technologies for the UK’s premier popular music awards ceremony, the BRIT Awards, including DiGiCo, L-Acoustics and Shure, Britannia Row again took on students from the BRIT School’s Production Arts course – a qualification for young…
Fire Safety Security Expo 2026: Gujarat’s Premier Platform for Safety, Surveillance & Security Innovation
The Fire Safety Security Expo 2026 is set to become a landmark event in India’s rapidly evolving safety and security ecosystem. Scheduled from 16th to 18th April 2026, this three-day exhibition will take place at GIDC Bharuch, Gujarat, India, bringing together industry leaders, innovators,…
One in three neurodivergent workers feel their employer does not cater to their needs at events
To mark World Autism Awareness Day (2nd April), Center Parcs Conferences & Events new research shows that the appetite for work events among neurodivergent employees is strong and growing. Almost half (42%) stating the number of events they attend has increased over the last three years but almost…
What venues can learn from the humble Easter egg
Venues have more in common with the humble Easter egg than you might think, especially when it comes to enhancing experiences, explains Lynnette Crisp, Director of Communications & Public Engagement at The Historic Dockyard Chatham. Have you ever watched a film or TV show and spotted a carefully…
Putting Delegates First: How Venues Lead the Way on Welfare
At Confex 2026 James Dickson speaks with Katie Whitby, Head of Sales at The Venues Collection, about modern delegate welfare. They discuss practical, easy-to-implement measures venues can offer — from quiet spaces and residential options to allergen kits, accessible tech and inclusive catering —…