MOD’12 to honor best in modular designs

MOD’12 to honor best in modular designs

On Tuesday, March 6, tradeshow professionals will gather at the Hard Rock Café on the Las Vegas strip to celebrate the best in modular design. The 6th annual MOD Awards, which honor the best portable modular exhibit designs for the past year, will showcase the work of designers throughout...

Obama announces strategy to boost travel to the US

Obama announces strategy to boost travel to the US

On January 19, President Barack Obama released an Executive Order outlining a national strategy for travel and tourism to boost visitation to the U.S. Through this Executive Order, the president has charged several government agencies to take part in efforts and new initiatives to signific...

China works toward standardizing exhibition industry

China works toward standardizing exhibition industry

During the month of December, many of the exposition industry associations in the world conduct their annual conferences with members. EDPA, IAEE, ExpoSystems (Brazil), Adam & Eve (FAMAB) and several others are all are held around this time of the year, when tradeshows are slow and qui...

2012 International CES is largest and best show yet

2012 International CES is largest and best show yet

The 2012 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) broke records as it opened its doors January 10-13 in Las Vegas. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that this year’s edition of the annual tradeshow was the largest in its 44-year history, with over 1.851 million ne...

The I&D story and how it changed our world

The I&D story and how it changed our world

Editor's Note: This article is part of  Who's on Your Crew, a three-part special publication from Exhibit City News. Part two of this publication will examine the unlimeted growth that the installation and dismantle industry has undergone since the early days of I&D. It will be publis...

Venue Planning: To union or not to union

Venue Planning: To union or not to union

Choosing the ideal exhibition venue requires thought about what is most valuable. Whether the choice is between saving money or superior service, selecting a non-union or a union venue can mean sacrificing one or more important elements needed for a smooth show.

Snapshots of Asia’s Convention Centers

Snapshots of Asia’s Convention Centers

For exhibitors looking to take their work outside of the usual places, several destinations in Asia have state-of-the-art convention centers. Although the travelling might require a little more effort, moving a tradeshow to a different and unique convention center opens up the exhibiting p...

People on the Move

People on the Move

Soon you will be at the Exhibit City News People on the Move page. In the meantime, do you recognize anyone? Many tradeshow professionals have changed positions, been promoted or joined a new company. Send us yours!  

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GES adds three professionals to team

Global Experience Specialists (GES), an exhibition, event and retail marketing services provider, has announced the addition of three industry professionals with diverse backgrounds to its Exhibits and...

3D Exhibits continues to expand

3D Exhibits, an exhibit and event design, fabrication and management agency, has hired a new senior account manager. This employee was most recently an account manager for Derse.

Vegas Teamster joins Employco USA

A former convention business agent for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 631 in Las Vegas, Nev., has joined the staff at Employco USA Inc. as a show foreman.

MG Design names new VP of sales

MG Design has appointed a new vice president of sales. This individual has been known for providing clients with marketing creativity.

US Commerce Secretary swears in new TTAB member

U.S. Secretary of Commerce John Bryson recently conducted a swearing-in ceremony and met with the 32 newly appointed members of the U.S. Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB).

Innovative meeting design elements of EMEC revealed

Freeman appoints new chief sales officer

Steer clear of common resume mistakes

AFR meets 2012 with new hires

Photosound expands team

Skyline names new VP of sales

RMC Destination Management continues growth

QuickMobile names new chairman of the board

CMT Agency promotes employee to brand manager

Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority adds sales manager

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MOD’12 to honor best in modular designs

On Tuesday, March 6, tradeshow professionals will gather at the Hard Rock Café on the Las Vegas strip to celebrate the best in modular design. The 6th annual MOD Awards, which honor the best...

HCEA Summit launches a new year of education

HCEA Summit launches a new year of education

The Healthcare Convention and Exhibitors Association (HCEA) traditionally holds two large events each year in addition to its webinars and regional mixers. The Annual Meeting is generally held in June,...

GRI announces new sustainability guidance

Event organizers can now report on sustainability issues like impacts on communities, natural environments, and local and global economies, thanks to new guidance published by the Global Reporting Initiative...

Obama announces strategy to boost travel to the US

On January 19, President Barack Obama released an Executive Order outlining a national strategy for travel and tourism to boost visitation to the U.S. Through this Executive Order, the president...

Survey reveals industry could do more for sustainable travel

The travel and tourism industry could do more for responsible and sustainable tourism, reveals a survey that took place at World Travel Market 2011 - the leading global event for the travel industry -...

HCEA Summit showcases education on Sunshine provisions

2012 International CES is largest and best show yet

The I&D story and how it changed our world

Ask the Sales Expert: Greg McCormack, The Expo Group

PCMA holds inaugural town hall meeting

Hill & Partners donates $2,500 to Habitat for Humanity

Snapshots of Asia’s Convention Centers

Exhibit industry launches new products

San Diego Convention Center recognized for green business practices

Associations review 2011, speculate on 2012

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AIBTM seeks speakers for June conference

The Americas Meetings & Events Exhibition (AIBTM) is looking for industry experts to apply to speak at their annual tradeshow, taking place June 19 – 21 in Baltimore, Md. The three-day conference...

Milos Group launches new website

Milos Group, a manufacturer of aluminum truss and other modular structural systems, has announced the launch of its new corporate website, www.milosgroup.com. The new site offers an updated design, organizing...

Nimlok and Sho-Link celebrate 10 years together

Nimlok, a provider of custom modular and portable tradeshow exhibits , has announced that 2012 marks its 10-year partnership with Sho-Link, a service provider of installation and dismantling (I&D)...

Venue Planning: To union or not to union

Choosing the ideal exhibition venue requires thought about what is most valuable. Whether the choice is between saving money or superior service, selecting a non-union or a union venue can mean...

Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge honored with PCMA Chairman’s Award

Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, winner of the 2011 PCMA Chairman’s Award Photo Credit: Jacob Slaton (www.jacobslaton.com) In recognition of her leadership and overcoming difficult challenges during...

OnStar and Cadillac select inVNT for product launches at CES

Freeman Chairman receives PCMA Lifetime Achievement Award

NY Governor announces plans for America’s largest convention center

GES recognized for providing outstanding customer service

H.B. Stubbs Company to create Hyundai exhibit at NAIAS

Eved raises $9.5 million to expand internet marketplace for meeting industry

MPEA security members join Local 727 pension fund

Tradeshow Logic hosts peer-to-peer session

Understanding the history behind I&D

IMEX America releases 2012 predictions

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NAMM brings record-breaking attendance to Anaheim

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) brought in record breaking numbers to this year’s show at the Anaheim Convention Center January, 19-22, 2012.

Messe Düsseldorf closes 2011 on a successful note

The Messe Düsseldorf Group closed the 2011 financial year on a successful note and thus laid the foundation for its continued growth. Sales of Messe Düsseldorf GmbH totaled Euro 289 million and are 7...

George R. Brown Convention center releases 2025 master plan

An increased number of downtown hotel rooms is the most immediate objective of the George R. Brown Convention Center’s (GRB) newly released 2025 master plan, which calls for an expanded Convention District...

Taipei: Calling all hard hats

As the capital of Taiwan, Taipei is the country’s manufacturing hub and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, vast ocean and modern and classic architecture. The city is one of the fastest growing in...

LVCC partners with Smart City for digital signage

Smart City Networks has completed the installation of a permanent digital signage network at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), offering new opportunities for digital advertising at the center. ...

Exhibition Industry Summit II planned for February in Atlanta

Detroit Metro CVB launches new website

China works toward standardizing exhibition industry

Alliance Tech selected as tech partner for South by Southwest

Reed CEO sets sights on growth in China

2020 Exhibits opens Las Vegas facility

ExpoSystems conference unites professionals in Latin America

NürnbergMesse expects strong year of exhibitions in 2012

Cobo Center to make 2012 auto show family friendly

ProExhibit employees volunteer at Sacred Heart Community Service

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It’s time to sell

I’m not sure who said it, but somewhere in the last year I read the following quote: “You can’t save your way out of a recession. At some point, you have to get out and sell something.”

Greetings to readers everywhere!

Another year has passed. Interesting how a different perspective regarding the passing of "time" is to someone in media. Each week, we write about the birth and life cycles of people, companies and products....

Bring the focus back to America

The biggest question facing us in the tradeshow industry is: “When will the economy rebound and return to the prosperous levels we saw in the past?” We’d all like to return to the affluence we saw...

Taking risks: Building business in 2012

I’m writing this while sitting in my hotel room at the December EDPA Conference. I love coming to this event. The keynote speakers are excellent and the sessions are full of valuable information. Supporting...

Be more selective in your tradeshow selection

Welcome, students. Today we are going to learn how to be more selective in deciphering which tradeshows will best suit your company’s needs; a process that will ultimately and directly impact your bottom...

And a greener new year

Keeping your interviews “legal”

Networking for a trusted partner at EDPA ACCESS

Consumerism at its finest during the holidays

Random thoughts

Red, white and blue make green

The subculture of social media and tradeshows

Time for a sales force upgrade

Greetings to readers everywhere!

Thank you for the Randy

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