Meetings & Events: The Invisible Industry
May 11, 2021
Except for those who work in it, few understand the importance of tradeshows and events. They create jobs, produce sales and generate tax revenues. The
Except for those who work in it, few understand the importance of tradeshows and events. They create jobs, produce sales and generate tax revenues. The
Massachusetts’ convention economic impact and the planned reopening of the state On April 27, Gov. Baker of Mass., announced the planned reopening timeline for the
A Brief History of Tradeshows, 1851-1901 Tradeshows today owe a debt to the past. Exhibitions, expositions, and world’s fairs in the 19th century invited companies
Tradeshows are an engine that drives the economy; and that engine is sparking back to life. Each month the good news regarding the industry gets
A Sampling of Some Recent Shows Tradeshows are happening. Convention centers are opening. Capacities are increasing. People want to attend face-to-face events. A recent LCVA study reported
In 2017, the direct spending of the meetings industry, worldwide, was $1.07 trillion. That amount, at the time, was larger than the net worth of
Tradeshows have the power to establish a brand and energize a company. They can even revolutionize daily life. Want examples? Alexander Graham Bell first publicly
by Bob McGlincy, director, business management at Willwork Global Event Services There is magic happening with face-to-face events, as more show management companies prove safe,
by Bob McGlincy, director, business management at Willwork Global Event Services Tradeshows work. They work very well. They establish brand recognition; they generate sales; and,
by Bob McGlincy, director, business management at Willwork Global Event Services For decades, Orlando and San Francisco were two of the top ten busiest convention
by Bob McGlincy, director, business management at Willwork Global Event Services Wherever there are crowds, there is the possibility to sell products and to make
by Bob McGlincy, director, business management at Willwork Global Event Services On Dec. 18, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research announced, “approximately 97 percent of
