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Joshua Moore Named OKCCC Food and Beverage Director
The Oklahoma City Convention Center and Legends Global have promoted Joshua Moore to director of food and beverage. Moore will oversee food and beverage operations for conventions, conferences, banquets, tradeshows, and other events at the venue. Legends Global manages the convention center and…
Inaugural Experiential Design Forum: a Brilliant Success
In July 2026, TruNorth hosted its Experiential Design Forum at Pilot Project Brewing in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, where 75 experiential professionals, including creatives, designers, producers, and operators, gathered to discuss, collaborate, and learn. The event also marked TruNorth’s…
RX Global to Launch Hardlines Supplier Event in Las Vegas
RX Global, an events and exhibitions organizer, will launch the Hardlines Supplier Event (HSE) March 9-10, 2027, in Las Vegas. The new tradeshow will focus on connecting hardlines buyers with manufacturers and suppliers. RX says it developed HSE in response to changing sourcing demands. The event…
SUPERZOO 2026 Spotlights Pet Wellness, Tech, and New Products
SUPERZOO 2026 brought more than 22,000 pet professionals and more than 1,100 exhibitors to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas Aug. 12-14, but the size of the show told only part of the story. Across more than 350,000 square feet of exhibit space, the floor reflected a pet industry…
Las Vegas August Briefs: Shows, Resorts, and Venues
Las Vegas briefs this month track tradeshow growth, major resort and venue development, new hospitality concepts, entertainment expansion, and transportation improvements. Highlights include a 7 percent increase in Las Vegas Market buying accounts, more than 1,200 exhibitors at SUPERZOO, approval…
Québec City Convention Centre Renews AIPC Gold, Marks 30 Years
The Québec City Convention Centre has renewed its AIPC Quality Standards Gold Level Certification following an external audit through the AIPC Quality Standards Programme. The renewal keeps the venue among more than 30 convention centers worldwide that hold the Gold designation. The program…
Legends Global Signs 10-Year Coventry Arena Partnership
Legends Global has signed a 10-year partnership with Coventry City Football Club and Coventry Building Society Arena, backed by more than £15 million in joint investment over the next three years. The agreement covers venue operations, hospitality, food and beverage, technology, premium spaces, and…
Expo Centric Launches Western Australia Joint Venture
Expo Centric and Event Mill have launched Expo Centric WA (Western Australia), a joint venture based at a new 2,200-square-meter manufacturing and production facility in Jandakot. The operation gives the companies local capacity to design, manufacture, pre-build, store, and deliver exhibits and…
Veronica Castro Named Executive Director of Visit El Paso
Destination El Paso has named Veronica Castro executive director of Visit El Paso, following more than 20 years with the organization. Castro most recently served as director of tourism development and strategic alliances, a role she held for nine years. In her new position, she will oversee the…
OCCC North-South Building Earns LEED Platinum Certification
The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) has earned the first LEED Platinum certification in its history, with its North-South Building achieving LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance certification at the program’s highest level. The U.S. Green Building Council awarded the certification Aug. 5.…
Orlando August Briefs: July Results, Fall Shows, and New Attractions
Orlando briefs this month track strong tradeshow attendance, major convention investment, new immersive attractions, and fresh hospitality development across the region. Highlights include more than 10,000 attendees at ICAST, a sold-out Florida Health Care Association tradeshow with 300-plus…
North America Leads 2026 Physical Engagement Benchmark for Exhibitions
The 2026 Physical Engagement Index found that North America had the highest regional engagement rate among the six regions measured. The benchmark from Exposure Analytics draws on more than 3,000 events and 43.8 million measured visitors across 18 countries and 18 sectors since 2020. According to…
Exhibitus Announces Seven dotComm Awards
Submitted by Deborah Cox, Exhibitus Atlanta, Georgia August 21, 2026 – Exhibitus is excited to announce the following recognition from dotCOMM Awards for 2026. These awards honor excellence in web creativity and digital communications, as judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication…
ExCeL London Trading Card Game Market Grows 330 Percent Since 2023
ExCeL London says its trading card game market has grown 330 percent since 2023, driven by rising attendance and larger events tied to Pokémon, FAB, Grand Archive, MTG Spotlight, and other titles. The venue has become a regular host for major trading card tournaments and fan events, including the…
HKTDC August Fairs Draw Record 520,000-Plus Visits
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) says five concurrent August fairs drew more than 520,000 public visits, setting a record for the event series. The Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, Home Delights Expo, Food Expo PRO, and Hong Kong International Tea Fair brought together more than…
ASAE Names 2026-27 Board Leaders, Approves New Strategic Framework
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) installed new officers and directors for its Board of Directors and ASAE Research Foundation Board during the 2026 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Indianapolis. Their terms begin Sept. 1. Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, chief executive officer of the…
Engineering Human Experiences: How Simple Technology Creates Meaningful Connections
By Hussain Yunnaz, Creative Project Manager, Expo Convention Contractors Inc. For years, innovation in the experiential and exhibition industries has often been associated with more technology: larger screens, more digital content, increasingly sophisticated systems, and bigger production budgets.…
Pepe Gorbea Joins Hyperquake as VP of International Growth
Hyperquake has appointed Jose “Pepe” Gorbea vice president of international growth and development. The position is new and will focus on growing the agency’s international business. Gorbea is based in Barcelona and brings nearly 30 years of experience in marketing, brand strategy, sustainability,…
IMEX America 2026 Buyer Registration Runs Ahead of Last Year
IMEX America 2026 is heading into its October show with buyer registration running ahead of the same point last year and several destinations expanding their presence on the show floor. The event returns to Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas Oct. 13-15. Montreal, Texas, Los Cabos, Egypt, and Barbados are…
Chris Konecki Named General Manager of McCormick Place
The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) has named Chris Konecki general manager of McCormick Place, effective Aug. 24. Konecki returns to the Chicago convention center after previously spending 16 years with MPEA. He began his career at McCormick Place and later served as an event…