EXPO Magazine’s 2006 Best New Show Award Winners What’s the formula for launching a successful show today? If the winners of EXPO Magazine’s 2006 Best New Show Awards are any indication, it’s not only who you know, but also what you know about the industry your show serves. Five organizers share their award-winning strategies for launching shows. By Danica Tormohlen July/August 2006
New Association Show Models EXPO recently talked to three executives who have operated some of the largest and most competitive association shows. All three reorganized their shows and increased revenues. Here’s how they did it. By Patricia D. Sherman July/August 2006
25 Bargain Destinations As business and leisure travel continues to rise, so do airfares, hotel rates, car rentals and other travel costs. While most corporations have beefed up their travel budgets for exhibitors and attendees, it’s getting harder and harder to find affordable rates. Find out which cities offer the best deals today. By Barbara Axelson July/August 2006
5-minute interview: Laura McConnell Laura McConnell oversees MAGIC, the Advanstar-owned group of fashion events, including MAGIC, WWDMAGIC, MAGIC for kids and Sourcing Zone at MAGIC. July/August 2006
Marketwatch: Housing Despite rising occupancy rates, most shows aren’t having trouble finding rooms July/August 2006
Best Practices: Hosting an unconference Disney Corp. foregoes structured agenda to put program planning in participants’ hands. Management invited attendees to come prepared to speak, set up a Wiki to propose topics beforehand, and posted sign-up sheets for one-hour time slots in eight meeting rooms. July/August 2006
