There’s no denying the downturn in visitors to Las Vegas. Blackjack tables are a little less crowded, Strip traffic is lighter, and you might not need a reservation to get into Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen. Better call to make sure.
Behind every bustling tradeshow and dazzling expo is a complex operation built on precision and increasingly, on sustainability. Convention centers are not only reducing their environmental impact but also saving money by lowering energy consumption and investing in technology that pays for itself over time.
Miami Beach is known for sunshine and spectacle, but at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), owned by the City of Miami Beach and managed by Oak View Group), something quieter is shaping the city’s future: collaboration. At “SkillBuild at the Beach,” contractors, union leaders, and venue management came together not to negotiate, but to train the next wave of skilled labor.
Legends Global, premier partner to the world’s greatest live events, venues, and brands, closed out 2025 with a truly inspiring fourth annual “Global Month of Giving” program, which encouraged the company’s team members to commit time and energy in service of their local communities.
Enter the expansive Central Hall grand lobby of the renovated Las Vegas Convention Center and you’ll be blinded by the light, a stark contrast to the dark and gloomy corridor that welcomed guests in the past.
It’s a focal point of the $600 million convention center renovation that was completed in time for CES, the enormous tradeshow that spotlights the latest and greatest inventions in consumer electronics.
Convention centers, venues, and event suppliers across the United States close out 2025 with record attendance, major capital projects, and new industry recognition. From convention center expansions and hotel renovations to award wins and operational upgrades, the developments reflect continued domestic demand for meetings, conventions, and live events heading into 2026.
Biz New Orleans has named New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) President and CEO Jim Cook to its 2025 “New Orleans 500” list. The annual publication recognizes the most influential business leaders and professionals whose work is shaping the region’s economy and future.
New Scholarship Program for Hospitality Majors at Temple University submitted by Pennsylvania Convention Center Philadelphia, PA – The Pennsylvania Convention Center Authority (PCCA) is partnering
The renewal marks a major technology upgrade featuring Wi-Fi 7, enhanced cybersecurity, and advanced network redundancy at one of the country’s premier convention destinations. submitted
(Attendees explore outdoor equipment demos during The Utility Expo at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The biennial trade show, the largest gathering for utility
Legends Global to Continue Management of Newly Renovated Venue Through 2036 submitted by Sydney Wade, Legends Global Dayton, OH — Montgomery County Convention Facilities Authority (MCCFA) is
(Image Credit RATIO | TVS) submitted by the Raleigh Convention Center RALEIGH, N.C. – The Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex unveiled the architectural renderings of
