Orlando briefs this month track convention activity at major venues, strong theme park performance, visitor safety planning, and long-term airport investments as Central Florida moves toward a busy summer season.
Las Vegas has lived in two sports lanes lately: Fernando Mendoza owning draft headlines and the Golden Knights grinding through Round 2 of the NHL
Convention center upgrades stack up nationwide, from Wi-Fi 7 and LEED wins to recovery work and new reports, as venues point to strong 2026 demand.
In the tradeshow and live-events industry, work happens under fixed deadlines and in temporary conditions. Crews arrive, build complex environments, and operate with little margin for error. In that context, preparation matters as much as execution. One way the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC) approaches readiness is through physical, hands-on environments that reflect the constraints of the jobsite.
International briefs this month span venue operations, certifications, sustainability tools, congress growth, destination marketing, and event technology across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
The live events and tradeshow industry is operating at full speed again. What has not fully rebounded is the skilled labor force needed to support that growth. For the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT), the focus has been on building workforce stability rather than relying on short-term fixes.
The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) is reshaping its campus around one goal: give large shows a single, connected exhibit floor.
Las Vegas briefs this month track two forces moving in opposite directions: big-show volume inside the halls and softer demand signals outside them. April’s calendar
Artificial intelligence is showing up across the tradeshow industry, from early design work and planning to marketing and day-to-day operations. At the same time, recent research has raised concerns about how frequent reliance on these tools may affect problem solving, judgment, and independent thinking, particularly among younger workers who engage with them most often.
International briefs this month track meeting and venue operations across Asia-Pacific and Europe, with updates on conference scale, facility upgrades, and sustainability programs. UFI drew
U.S. convention center briefs this month focus on operational changes that affect booking and delivery, from venue upgrades and accessibility work to major-event reporting and
Waterfall-like LED rock walls, 3D-printed sculptural forms, and mushroom-themed environments stood out during a recent EDPA Mountain/Northwest webinar on EuroShop 2026. However, the biggest takeaway
