Destinations International (DI) today announced the contract extension of President & CEO Don Welsh through December 31, 2027. Welsh and the Executive Committee of the DI Board of Directors mutually agreed to extend the previous agreement, which had been set to conclude at the end of 2026.
CenterPoint is excited to announce that Jason Weddle has joined CenterPoint Marketing as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective February 2, 2026. In this role, Jason will oversee day-to-day operations, drive revenue growth and profitability, and work closely with the executive team to execute the company’s long-term vision.
Align Exhibits announced the addition of Tanner Holmes as Account Manager, further strengthening its client delivery team with a steady, execution-focused leader known for managing complex trade show programs.
The International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and PCMA have formalised a strategic collaboration through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at PCMA Convening Leaders 2026, last week in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The agreement strengthens cooperation across thought leadership, professional education, research, and emerging leader engagement within the global business events industry.
ColorCraft, a leading custom trade show exhibit design and fabrication company, has launched a newly redesigned website aimed at more effectively reflecting the company’s evolving capabilities, portfolio, and approach to experiential structures and environments.
ColorCraft, an Orlando-based leader in custom trade show exhibit design and fabrication, has named Wayne Larsen as the recipient of its 2025 “Founder’s Award of Excellence.” Presented annually by ColorCraft CEO and Founder Doug Hughes, the award recognizes an employee who exemplifies the company’s longstanding commitment to excellence by demonstrating quality, accountability, and execution at the highest level.
NPARALLEL + Atomic Props, an experiential marketing agency that transforms brand interactions into moments of connection through award-winning trade show exhibits, immersive brand activations, and innovative OOH installations, is pleased to announce that Bruce Powell has joined the team as Account Director.
Structure has appointed Dave Callahan as director of operations in Chicago. Callahan brings more than 30 years of experience across the tradeshow, event, and museum industries. His background includes production, warehouse operations, site supervision, project management, estimating, sales, and accounting, giving him direct experience with both day-to-day execution and operational oversight.
The Exhibitor Advocate and EVOLIO Marketing have released their second annual research report titled “The Evolving Landscape of Event Marketing: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers.” The report provides critical data on the shifting outlook and sentiment of exhibitors, offering vital insights as show organizers and the broader exhibitions industry work to create experiences that drive success for all stakeholders.
Sparks, an award-winning brand experience agency, today announced the appointment of Melissa Levy as President. Levy will report directly to Janet Dell, CEO of The Freeman Company, and will lead Sparks’ creative, strategy, client services, operations, and production functions.
Exhibitus today announced the launch of EXstudios, a dedicated experiential strategy and creative ideation studio that formalizes and expands the experiential work the company has been delivering to clients. EXstudios represents a focused evolution of Exhibitus’ existing capabilities, designed to place greater emphasis on front-end strategy, creative development, and experiential storytelling across a wider range of face-to-face marketing channels.
UFI, The Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of Raya Al Taher as Research Coordinator. In her role, Raya will work alongside Research Manager Christian Druart and Research Coordinator Natalia Limonova-Bonnel to conduct analyses and reports that support UFI’s strategic insights for the global exhibition industry.
