Global Exhibitions Day (GED) 2026 brought the exhibitions industry together June 3 under the theme “Exhibitions Drive Opportunities.” The 11th edition of the campaign highlighted
ConferenceDirect held its 2026 Annual Partner Meeting May 17-20 at Hilton Americas-Houston in Houston. The event drew 927 attendees. It also included 3,846 tradeshow appointments,
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
As millions of international soccer fans pour into stadiums across North America for FIFA World Cup 2026, they’ll be greeted by outdoor stages, activations, and
Gilbert is marking its 40th anniversary in experiential design, custom tradeshow exhibits, and branded environments. Founded in 1986 by Gil Ballen and Barry Ballen, the
Exhibition Services & Contractors Association (ESCA) shared new program and travel details for its 2026 Summer Educational Conference during a recent “Know Before You Go”
Let’s get something out of the way up front. Tradeshows work. Live events create the kind of connections, conversations, and pipeline moments that no algorithm,
More than 2,000 Las Vegas tradeshow workers represented by Teamsters Local 631 have ratified a four-year contract, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters announced June 4.
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
Jackie Boughton, director of commercial at the Barbican, will step back from her full-time role in September after 12 years with the London venue. Boughton
Visit Orlando has named Jessica Sibley senior director of convention sales. Sibley brings more than 17 years of group sales experience to the role. Most
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
