Backstage Boss
July 17, 2026
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
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
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
Kentucky Trailer Specialty Vehicles (KTSV) builds innovative, durable custom mobile environments for marketing, experiential, and mission critical service applications. With more than a century of
June’s international briefs tracked leadership changes, congress wins, venue investment, and tradeshow growth across four regions. In Europe, highlights included Vienna’s top association meetings ranking,
As Employco marks its 30-year milestone, its origins, growth, and the moments that shaped it come into focus Employco was established in 1996 by Bob
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
