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March Trade Shows Tout Promising Growth, Robust Participation
Three major U.S. trade shows reported successful – and in two cases, growing – editions in Las Vegas, Orlando and Philadelphia last month. Take a look at our roundup of major U.S. trade shows held in March.
2023 Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates For Labor and Equipment Released
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While exhibition rates are more broadly aligning with inflation this year, specific areas, such as material handling rates, continue to outpace inflation, according to the findings of the Annual Survey of Exhibition Rates.
Destination Spotlight: What’s New & Trending in Las Vegas For Events in 2024
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What’s the latest in Las Vegas? We spent a few days in Vegas in January, and here are some of the highlights about what’s new and trending for events in the ever-popular desert city.
Visit Anaheim Taps Mike Waterman as Its New President & CEO
Visit Anaheim, the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for Anaheim, Calif., has appointed Mike Waterman as its new president and CEO, effective April 29.
Cvent Reveals Agenda for Its Annual User Conference With Blackstone’s Jennifer Morgan as Keynote
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Cvent CONNECT, an annual user conference that drew 10,000 meetings, events and hospitality professionals in 2023, in-person and online, unveiled its full 2024 agenda and its first keynote speaker, Blackstone Global Head of Portfolio Operations
What’s Trending in Exhibitions in Asia-Pacific: Q&A With UFI’s Mark Cochrane
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What’s the state of the exhibition industry in the Asia-Pacific region?
Brand USA Taps 30-Year Travel Industry Veteran Fred Dixon as Its New President & CEO
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After a nearly 20-year tenure at NYC Tourism + Conventions, Fred Dixon has been appointed president and CEO of the U.S.’s official destination marketing organization,
Taste Trends: Q&A With Sodexo Live!’s Molly Crouch on Sustainable Menus
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For organizers who are truly serious about sustainability and lowering the environmental footprint of their trade shows, meetings and events, incorporating plant-forward menus is more than a culinary trend — it’s a strategic choice that aligns with broader societal shifts, especially among younger generations.
CES 2024 Audit Verifies 138,700+ Attendees, Marking 20% Year-Over-Year Surge
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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) recently revealed its final attendance data for CES 2024, the association’s annual tech mega-event in Las Vegas. According to an audit by Alliance for Audited Media (AAM), the trade show and conference drew 138,739 participants, including buyers, booth personnel and media, revealing a 20% increase year over year (YOY).