Industry News
Curated headlines from the trade show and exhibition industry's top publications, associations, and expert blogs. Stay current with exhibitor announcements, show openings, industry trends, and market news from across the events world. Whether you follow technology, healthcare, food, or manufacturing events, our news feed surfaces the stories that matter to trade show professionals, exhibitors, and event marketers.
Blackstone’s ANDMORE Inks Deal With Housewares Association to Move Its Trade Show From Chicago to Atlanta
An eight-year agreement brings the housewares industry's largest North American trade show to Atlanta's permanent showroom campus beginning January 2028.
Tampa Convention Center’s Juan Lopez on Expansion Plans, IAVM Award, And $44M Investment
A recent feasibility study recommended the venue nearly double in size and add a headquarters hotel. Now he’s sharing that message with stakeholders to gain buy-in for funding.
Forge Names Four Group Presidents to Lead Market-Focused Growth Strategy
New structure organizes combined Emerald-Questex business around luxury, healthcare, lifestyle and technology markets following Becker's Healthcare acquisition
German Consumer Tech Trade Show IFA Reports 240,000 Attendees, Debuts Robot Catwalk
The Berlin event for consumer electronics and home appliances reported 9% attendance growth and featured its largest humanoid robot exhibition to date.
What Awards Can Do For Trade Show Registration
Discover how awards can enhance registration and engagement in the week’s Grow Your Show Marketing Playbook
M&A: Forge to Acquire Becker's Healthcare, Expanding Healthcare Events and Media Portfolio
Deal adds 16 conferences and digital publications to company's Fierce Healthcare and Life Sciences brands
Deal Tracker: Opus Origin Partners With Life Science Intelligence to Scale Its Portfolio
Investment firm led by Greg Topalian backs medtech events and intelligence platform's expansion plans
Freeman Introduces Turnkey Booth Solutions With Sustainability Focus
New program provides trade show organizers with plug-and-play, custom hybrid and bespoke booth options to offer exhibitors
What’s Driving Tampa Bay’s Record-Breaking Tourism & Meetings Boom
In our Executive Interview Series, Visit Tampa Bay President & CEO Santiago Corrada explained how the city exceeded $1 billion in hotel taxable revenue for the 4th consecutive year
September Destination News: More Ways to Connect, Experience, and Explore
This month: Los Angeles expands its global reach, Raleigh puts its history on the map, and Orlando taps AI to make trip planning feel a little more local.
SISO CEO Vinnie Polito on AI, M&A and the Future of Trade Shows
In our Executive Interview Series, TSNN caught up with the SISO CEO to discuss market trends, the rise of strategics in 2027, and more.
LIONS Expands Global Platform with VidCon Combination, Riyadh and Singapore Festival Launch
Creator economy event joins portfolio as LIONS brand announces regional expansion strategy
The Power of Scent at Events
Discover how scent can enhance the event experience and elevate emotions
Executive Interview Series: Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority's Rebecca DeLuca
The VP of Destination Sales shared her journey and insights into the events industry, as well as what’s new in Las Vegas for trade shows, meetings and events
Strategy Isn’t Stodgy
Explore how strategy fuels success in trade show marketing in this week’s Grow Your Show Marketing Playbook podcast
Dennis Edwards Set to Retire as President and CEO of Greater Raleigh CVB
44-year hospitality veteran led destination through nearly two decades of tourism growth
Caravan Salon 2026 Has Set the Course for the Future of Mobile Travel
The annual trade fair for the caravanning industry welcomed a record number of exhibitors this year and introduced new sections featuring roof tents and off-road vehicles.
Executive Interview Series: Mike Waterman, President & CEO, Visit Anaheim
More than $10 billion in tourism-related development is planned for Anaheim over the next decade
M&A: ALTOUR Acquires UK Meetings Provider Your Event Solutions
25-year-old YES brand transitions to ALTOUR, combining corporate travel management with end-to-end event services
Informa CMO Jill Dougan on AI, Data and the Future of Event Marketing
Find out how AI, audience data and streamlined technology are driving growth across a global events business