July 4 Has Always Been America’s Biggest Live Event
July 1, 2026
On July 4, America does not just celebrate. It builds. For one day each year, parks become concert venues, streets become parade routes, harbors become
On July 4, America does not just celebrate. It builds. For one day each year, parks become concert venues, streets become parade routes, harbors become
Orlando briefs this month track strong convention activity, record visitor volume, venue sustainability work, major airport shifts, and continued theme park investment. Highlights include Premiere
Chicago briefs this month reflect a city entering its busiest stretch of the year, with major medical and design conventions drawing thousands to McCormick Place,
Las Vegas briefs this month track final May tradeshow numbers, upcoming July show activity, venue investment, major hospitality deals, and citywide event planning. Highlights include
In Memoriam: Thomas James Bacha June 12, 1953 – May 24, 2026 Thomas James Bacha died peacefully on May 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Joyce Leveston, president and chief executive officer of Javits Center, has been elected chair of UFI’s North American Chapter. Her three-year term will begin after
Business events activity across Asia-Pacific and the Americas in May reflected continued investment in venue operations, destination marketing, industry partnerships, and event infrastructure. Highlights included
ARCHEX, a Montreal-based event design company led by sisters Anik Forest and Stéphanie Forest, will mark its 50th anniversary June 9. The company designs custom
McCormick Place has become the first facility to earn Cleaning Industry Management Standard (CIMS) Green Building + Sustainability Certification with Honors from ISSA, The Association
European business events activity in May centered on venue investment, destination performance, certification, logistics, and industry advocacy. Highlights include London’s continued meetings growth, Olympia’s redevelopment,
Welcome back to “A Look Back at ECN Tradeshow History.” This month, the archives move from pandemic recovery to digital reinvention and long-running industry change.
Freeman has released a new report on why professionals skip conferences and tradeshows, and what might persuade them to attend.
