Dec 11, 2019 | Columns, Features, International Focus
by Cynthya Porter; Photo courtesy of AmCham Shangha Tension and uncertainty provoked by a tariff war between the U.S. and China has kept the economy, and the tradeshow marketplace in particular, off balance for the better part of 2019, at least in the U.S. Anecdotal... 
Dec 2, 2019 | As the Saw Turns, Columns, Features
by Jim Obermeyer I recently attended a leadership session led by one of my favorite speakers on the topic. In this session he was talking about how leaders must learn to lead in all directions – “up” (those you report to); “down” (those who report to you); “around”... 
Nov 18, 2019 | Columns, The Digital Frontier
by Amadeus Findlay Close your eyes. Take a moment and escape the day. Now listen intently; search for something to tune into. As you listen, think about what you see in your mind’s eye. Does it match the reality of what you are hearing, or have you, behind closed... 
Nov 12, 2019 | Columns, Features, International Focus
by Aloysius Arlando, president of AIPC For a number of years the meetings industry—and convention centers as their most visible representatives at the destination level—have been looking for appropriate vehicles to document and illustrate the broader benefits they... 
Nov 4, 2019 | Andy's Apps, Columns, Features
by Amadeus Finlay It’s good to talk. Studies have proven myriad benefits of frequent, meaningful conversation, with the art of relationships and the success of business resting upon the ability to communicate effectively. Today, the market is swamped with a multitude... 
Oct 14, 2019 | Columns, Features, The International Man
by Larry Kulchawik Many of the top industry global tradeshows take place in Germany. Every year there are about 150 international tradeshows in which more than 180,000 exhibitors participate. Germany has been the first international site experience for many of us in...
