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Jan 06, 2013
U.K.-based Tarsus Group’s strategy of deriving 50 percent of its revenues from emerging markets by 2013 – Project 50/13 – has been completed a year ahead of time, and now the company is embarking on its next strategy they are calling “Quickening the Pace.”
“2012 was a transformational year for Tarsus with the completion of Project 50/13 well ahead of schedule,” said Douglas Emslie, managing director of Tarsus Group.
He added, “Our ‘Quickening the Pace’ strategy will focus our efforts on the next stage of our development -… more
Jan 06, 2013
Trade Show News Network is pleased to announce submissions now are open for all U.S.-based trade shows for the 2012 TSNN Top 250 list.
Please click HERE to access the form. Deadline is March 20 to submit. If your show is over 40,000 NSF there's a chance it might place - don't delay!
The TSNN Top 250 trade show is the most comprehensive data representing the largest shows in the U.S.
Culled from show management and data supplied to TSNN, the list represents the top 250 trade shows held last year in the U.S. ranked by net square footage.
Last year, the Association of… more
Jan 04, 2013
For many show management teams, the task of selling out an exhibit floor is an all-consuming process, so the idea of additional revenue generation falls by the wayside or lands squarely in the lap of the sponsorship team. Allowing exhibitors to enhance their online listings is a great way to give your exhibitors extended coverage and improve the attendee experience.
Common enhancements are extended length profile listings, press releases, and additional space for logos and branding. Think of the last time you visited a major retail website like Amazon. If you search… more
Jan 04, 2013
For many show management teams, the task of selling out an exhibit floor is an all-consuming process, so the idea of additional revenue generation falls by the wayside or lands squarely in the lap of the sponsorship team. Allowing exhibitors to enhance their online listings is a great way to give your exhibitors extended coverage and improve the attendee experience.
Common enhancements are extended length profile listings, press releases, and additional space for logos and branding. Think of the last time you visited a major retail website like Amazon. If you search… more
Jan 02, 2013
The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show and the Tailgating Industry Association has been acquired by Nielsen Expositions. The acquisition is effective immediately.
"The Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show is a premier trade event dedicated to sports licensing and tailgating products, and we are very excited about adding it to our sports portfolio," said Darrell Denny, senior vice president of Nielsen Expositions.
Under an agreement with Showproco, the Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show and Tailgating Industry Association will join Nielsen's retail-related exposition… more
Jan 02, 2013
Robert "Bob" Jameson has been named the new president and CEO of the Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau, and Ernest (Ernie) Wooden, Jr., has been named president and CEO of the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (LA Tourism).
Jameson will be replacing David Dubois, who ran the Fort Worth bureau for five years and now is president of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events.
Jameson takes office effective Jan. 19.
"We conducted an extensive national search through an executive placement firm, bringing qualified candidates from across the… more
Jan 01, 2013
CTIA-The Wireless Association will combine its larger, annual CTIA Wireless trade show, which is focused on technology and consumer electronics, and its smaller MobileCON event, with an emphasis on mobile IT solutions, into one ‘super mobile show’ in 2014.
CTIA 2014 will be held Sept. 9-11 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center.
"The wireless industry is evolving rapidly, and there is a need to have a show that centers on the entire global mobile ecosystem in a way that hasn’t existed among the current shows, which is why CTIA 2014 will be unique,” said Rob… more
Jan 01, 2013
Just a few days shy of the kickoff of the AGENDA trade show for the streetwear and action sports industries, on tap Jan. 4-5 at the Long Beach (Calif.) Convention Center, it was acquired by Reed Exhibitions. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"We are really excited to work with a world-class exhibition company like Reed. Reed is the global leader in exhibitions with over four hundred fifty events and offices in thirty-six countries,” said Aaron Levant founder of the AGENDA show.
He added, “We know Reed is the best because of their truly global view of the trade show… more
Dec 31, 2012
The 2013 International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions’ Leadership Conference and Latin America Networking Event will take place March 6-8 in São Paulo, Brazil.
The event will provide insights into six amusement parks, family entertainment centers, water parks, zoos and museums located around São Paulo, according to association officials.
“The 2013 IAAPA Leadership Conference is an excellent way for attractions industry professionals to learn firsthand from some of the most successful operators in the region,” said Paul Noland, IAAPA… more
Dec 31, 2012
The National Association for the Specialty Food Trade’s Winter Fancy Food Show, on tap in January in San Francisco, is set to feature a bevy of TV food personalities, along with a packed showfloor and education sessions.
The show has teamed up with Cooking Channel for a special session on how to connect with an audience on camera and beyond, according to show organizers.
“Chop, Chat and Charm: Connecting with Your Audience,” will feature Melissa D’Arabian, host of “Ten Dollar Dinners” on Food Network and Drop 5lbs. on the Cooking Channeland Sara… more
Partner Voices
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Mandalay Bay continues to invest in a new wave of enhancements both in the convention space and within the resort as a whole. New restaurant openings including Orla by Michael Mina, drawing inspiration from the award-winning chef’s childhood in Egypt and with flavors and décor inspired by the spices found in markets common to coastal Mediterranean towns, as well as Caramá by Wolfgang Puck, bringing the essence of Italy and spirit of Wolfgang into one concept, are recent additions. The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas also experienced a recent remodel of all 424 rooms. Swingers, a high-end, adults-only golf and entertainment concept will debut in Fall 2024.
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Sustainable Spectacles
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The Mandalay Bay campus’ recent upgrades represent a bold step forward in redefining the Las Vegas experience. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled service, Mandalay Bay sets a new standard for excellence in business hospitality. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge conference facilities, world-class dining options, or simply a luxurious retreat, an unparalleled meeting experience awaits.