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Liz Nacron Takes Full Ownership of Live Marketing
Liz Nacron has assumed full ownership of Live Marketing, a Chicago-based corporate event production agency, following a planned leadership transition. Nacron takes full ownership Nacron, who has helped shape the agency’s growth, culture, and client relationships for more than 20 years, now serves…
Women in Print Alliance Plans PRINTING United Expo Events
Women in Print Alliance, a division of PRINTING United Alliance, will offer pre-show education, networking events, and community programming during PRINTING United Expo 2026, set for Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Programming starts before Expo The Women in Print…
Cvent Plans $1B Event Technology and AI Investment
Cvent plans to invest more than $1 billion in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and product development as the company expands its event technology platform. The company announced the multi-year investment July 14 during Cvent CONNECT, its customer and industry conference. According to…
IPPE Commits to Atlanta Through 2036
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has committed to remain in Atlanta through 2036, extending one of the city’s longest-running tradeshow relationships. IPPE commits to Atlanta Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau (ACVB) announced the commitment July 20 after a signing event at…
Greater Columbus Convention Center Adds Ohio Tourism Campaign
The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) will use its building to promote travel across Ohio through a new tourism partnership. Ohio brand moves inside GCCC The Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority and the Ohio Department of Development announced the new effort. It brings the “Ohio,…
Orlando July Briefs: June Results, August Shows, and New Venues
Orlando briefs this month track strong convention attendance, a busy August show calendar, new meeting and hotel capacity, major attraction openings, and infrastructure investment. Highlights include IDDBA’s record exhibitor count, more than 21,000 Southern Baptist Convention registrants, nearly…
Aiming to Bring Joy: The Ran Zookin Philosophy
Ran Zookin, CEM, is the founder and managing member of ESM Pros. With his leadership and operational expertise, the company’s success had an impact on the events industry. While staffing is its core organizational service, ESM Pros positions itself as an all-encompassing, solutions-oriented…
Aluvision Welcomes Nova Douglas as Design Engineer
Aluvision is thrilled to announce the growth of its technical design department with the hiring of Nova Douglas as Design Engineer. An integral part of Aluvision’s customer service, the department supports Aluvision customers with design ideas, 3D models and CAD drawings, as well as collaborating…
Aluvision Welcomes Jason de Zwaan as Financial Analyst
Aluvision is excited to announce the growth of its finance department with the addition of Jason de Zwaan as Financial Analyst. This newly created position will support Aluvision’s continued growth in the North American market by strengthening financial analysis, business insights, and strategic…
Vegas Briefs: June Results, August Shows, and New Attractions
Las Vegas briefs this month track major tradeshow results, August show previews, hotel investment, new attractions, and entertainment announcements. Highlights include InfoComm’s 28,132 verified attendees, JCK’s 30,000-plus professionals, a planned $150 million hotel near the convention center, Las…
Rethinking HR: Accountability, Culture, and the Post-Pandemic
“What do people think HR is?” asked Tom Gardner, SVP, Human Resources (HR), at Access TCA. “Do they think we’re cops, the fun police, the folks who hire and fire people? There are also a lot of things people think we should do but that we shouldn’t do.” At its core, HR’s role is one […] The post…
Backstage Boss
Alessandro Barbisotti on Purpose, Partnership, and the Power of Showing Up At 17, Alessandro Barbisotti found himself on a plane to Moscow, headed to work as a waiter in a VIP restaurant inside a tradeshow pavilion. It was a favor to his former boss, but it marked the beginning of a global career…
Pennsylvania Convention Center Green Team Marks 10 Years
The Pennsylvania Convention Center (PCC) is marking 10 years of its Green Team. The group helps guide sustainability work at the Philadelphia venue. Green Team reaches 10 years PCC formed the Green Team in June 2016. The goal was to expand its sustainability work and help event clients with…
ESCA Leadership Lab Webinar to Focus on Safety Culture
The Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) will host a free Leadership Lab webinar on safety culture and duty of care in events July 28 at 1 p.m. ET. Webinar focuses on show-floor safety “The Human Side of Safety: Creating a Culture of Care in Events” will cover how safety decisions,…
LVCVA Invests $458K in European Tourism Tradeshows
In the wake of declining tourism numbers, Las Vegas is shelling out $458,000 to have a presence on the show floor at World Travel Market (WTM) London, IBTM World Barcelona, and International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, major tradeshows promoting tourism destinations around the world. The…
LEAP East Draws 25,000 to HKCEC
LEAP East 2026 brought more than 25,000 attendees to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) for the first Asian edition of Saudi Arabia’s LEAP technology conference brand. LEAP East fills 35,000 square meters The event used more than 376,700 square feet of rentable space in Hall 1…
U.S. Convention Center Briefs: Dallas, Salt Palace, Miami Beach, and San Diego
U.S. convention center briefs this month track major expansions, hotel development, facility upgrades, certifications, and leadership changes. Highlights include Dallas’ revised 2030 opening, Salt Palace reconstruction plans, Miami Beach Convention Center’s AIPC Gold certification, new hotel…
GAP and BCJ Group Partner on Event Security and Guest Services
by Mary Klida, Executive Director Marketing, Global Awareness Professionals LLC DALLAS – July 13, 2026 – Today, Mark Herrera, president and chief security strategist for Global Awareness Professionals, LLC (GAP) is pleased to announce a partnership between GAP and the BCJ Group, global leaders in…
HKTDC Opens Three Summer Fairs at HKCEC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened three public fairs July 15 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), giving visitors access to books, sports, leisure programming, and snacks with one ticket. The 36th Hong Kong Book Fair, ninth Hong Kong Sports and Leisure…
Element Event Solutions Opens Etobicoke Showroom
Element Event Solutions has opened a new showroom at 91 Advance Road in Etobicoke, Ontario. The location gives the company another west-end site to serve event rental clients in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). New west-end showroom The showroom includes displays of tableware, furniture, drapery,…