ALA takes a chance on New Orleans 
Following Hurricane Katrina, 87 events cancelled or moved to other cities, taking with them more than $2 billion worth of meetings, convention and trade show business from the city of New Orleans. But ALA decided to stand by their commitment to come to New Orleans, becoming the first citywide convention since Katrina. Here’s the real story behind how the show came together, and what other organizers can expect in New Orleans.
By Heather Kirkwood
September 2006

Trends for Religious Conventions
Religious meetings and conventions posted their third year in a row of big gains in 2005. But rising hotel and travel costs are forcing religious groups to rethink their events.
By Maxine Golding
September 2006

Annual convention center construction update
EXPO presents its annual convention center construction update, which includes 41 construction projects underway in the United States and Canada that will add 7.3 million square feet of exhibit space by 2010.
By Kelly Lanigan
September 2006

Marketwatch: Sponsorships
Revenue will increase from 14 percent of total show revenues in 2005 to 17 percent in 2006. For most, sponsorship revenues remained flat from 2004 to 2005 — with 53 percent of respondents reporting it’s about the same.
By Danica Tormohlen
September 2006

Best Practices: Rapid relocation Art
Chicago abandoned its outdoor venue and moved to the Merchandise Mart in just 72 hours. The show assigned teams to work non-stop to layout the floor plan, service exhibitors and publicize the relocation.
By Cathy Chatfield-Taylor
September 2006

Cheat Sheet: Bill reconciliation
The most common billing issues to be aware of and tips for reviewing your invoices. Plus, learn how to plan ahead to avoid billing disputes.
By Linda C. Chandler
September 2006

Editor's Column: The Twilight Zone
By Danica Tormohlen
September 2006

City Insider: Grand Rapids, MI
September 2006 Advertorial
September 2006