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Site Selection: The Attendee Factor |
April 2008
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Drawing attendees to SMERF events |
February 2008
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Open for Business |
January 2008
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Guide to Mid-Size Convention Centers |
April 2007
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Mixing business with pleasure |
| Resort destinations can boost attendance for some groups, but the challenge is to make the most of vacation appeal while managing the disadvantages. |
February 2007
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2007 JAN Open for Business PDF |
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Open for Business |
| EXPO’s annual review of new and expanded facilities features eight new facilities and eight expansions opened in 2006. Plus, an additional 57 facilities are currently under construction. |
January 2007
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Marketwatch: Facility rental |
| Most shows pay exhibit hall rental fees |
January 2007
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Convention center trends |
| A recent convention center report provides facility benchmarks on occupancy, building rental, food-and-beverage revenue and attendance. Find out how these factors affect your rates and what’s negotiable now. |
January 2007
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Prepared to go green |
| Environmental sustainability is not a passing fad. It’s become a major public concern. What does it mean for your show — and how much will it cost you? |
October 2006
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Site Selection Made Easy |
| 45 tips on how to maximize your time during site inspections, plus a list of the best tech tools for researching destinations |
November/December 2006
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Canada 411 |
| Insiders’ guide to producing shows in Canada |
October 2006
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Marketwatch: Site Selection |
| Lack of attendance draw is the No. 1 reason shows leave a city |
October 2006
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Annual convention center construction update |
| 41 construction projects underway in the United States and Canada will add 7.3 million square feet of exhibit space by 2010 |
September 2006
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25 Bargain Destinations |
| EXPO’s annual review of affordable cities |
July/August 2006
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Reinventing a city |
| How three cities used mega-events to transform their destinations and what it means for future shows By Heather Kirkwood |
June 2006
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Hot convention center technologies |
| 7 hi-tech features you gotta have and where you’ll find them |
May 2006
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Meeting Attendance Goals in the Northeast |
| Demographic and transportation advantages can make Northeast destinations worth the investment |
April 2006
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2006 March A directory of Hotels |
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5 Trends to Watch for Hotel Shows |
| With rising occupancy and rates, hotel shows continue to face a tighter, more competitive marketplace in 2006 |
March 2006
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10 Easy Places |
| Secrets from operations experts on the easiest cities in which to produce events |
March 2006
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Meeting attendance goals for shows in the west |
| No other region of the country has so many clearly branded, aggressively marketed destinations. These brand identities can boost attendance when they’re leveraged with the right groups. Here’s what you need to know to maximize attendance at your next event in the West. |
February 2006
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Open for Business |
| EXPO’s annual review of new and expanded facilities reveals 20 facilities that opened in 2005 came with abundant amenities for attendees and surprisingly attractive rates for show managers. Plus, 41 facilities are currently under construction. |
January 2006
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2006 Jan Open for Business Chart |
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New CVB Models |
| There’s a not-always-so-quiet revolution taking place at today’s CVBs, and if it hasn’t hit the cities in which you hold events, it likely soon will. At an EXPO roundtable, five bureau and convention center executives discuss the specifics of their new models, the motivation behind their changes and the ramifications for show organizers. |
October 2005
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Annual Convention Center Construction Update |
| 30 construction projects under way or planned in the United States and Canada will add more than 4.9 million square feet of exhibit space |
September 2005
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25 Bargain Destinations |
| EXPO’s annual review of cities with more than 150,000 net square feet of exhibit space offering the most affordable hotel and meal rates |
July/August 2005
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Cheat Sheet: Savings for smaller shows |
| Even if your small or mid-sized show doesn’t carry the clout of the big guys, there are still ways to save money without making it appear you’re cutting corners. |
June 2005
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5 essential event technologies (and what you need to know about them |
| From digital programs to wireless Internet access, technology has become a catalyst for adding value to show attendance and content. |
May 2005
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Meeting attendance goals in the Southeast |
| Capitalizing on travel trends to increase attendance |
April 2005
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Gaming Destinations: A New Deal |
| As capital pours into established destinations and options for leisure gaming multiply, show organizers will soon see new benefits |
March 2005
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Exclusive Series: Managing Hotel Shows |
| Part III: Site selection for hotel shows takes on greater urgency with rising occupancy and rates |
March 2005
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Meeting attendance goals in the Midwest |
| How show organizers can bridge the perception gap |
February 2005
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Open for Business |
| EXPO’s annual review of new and expanded facilities |
January 2005
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Exclusive EXPO Research: Site Selection Trends |
| The industry’s first-ever study reveals how show organizers make site selection decisions. |
November/December 2004
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Convention Center Construction Update |
| 27 construction projects under way in the United States and Canada will add more than 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space |
September 2004
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Exclusive Series: Managing Hotel Shows |
| Part II: Evaluating a hotel vs. a convention center for your next show |
July/August 2004
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The Going Rate |
| A recent convention center report provides facility benchmarks on occupancy, building rental, food-and-beverage revenue, attendance and hotel room nights. |
May 2004
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Exclusive Series: Managing Hotel Shows |
| Part I: Maximizing hi-tech features and services at your hotel show |
March 2004
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What you need to know about producing a show in a new building |
| Show managers reveal the pros and cons of holding shows at nine new or expanded convention centers |
March 2004
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What you need to know about producing a show in a new building |
| Show managers reveal the pros and cons of holding shows at nine new or expanded convention center |
March 2004
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No-cost marketing |
| Sound too good to be true? It’s not. More and more CVBs are offering an array of free promotions to help shows build attendance. |
February 2004
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Open for Business |
| EXPO’s annual review of new and expanded exhibition facilities worldwide |
January 2004
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The Outsiders |
| At an EXPO Roundtable, three CVB executives from outside the industry discuss the challenges they face and reveal their strategies for expanding their revenue base, garnering support from their communities, and competing against hundreds of other cities to get your business. |
October 2003
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Built to Serve |
| Convention Centers old and new keep up with the times |
October 2003
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Changing Spaces |
| 4 trends in convention center design and how they will affect your show |
September 2003
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25 Bargain Destinations |
| With exhibitor and attendee budgets tighter than ever, EXPO presents our annual review of cities that offer the most affordable hotel and meal rates |
July/August 2003
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Exhibitor Picks |
| 10 cities exhibitors choose as their favorites for shows |
June 2003
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Northern Sites |
| The Northeast hosts thousands of exhibitions, attracting more than 3.3 million buyers annually. What does this booming region offer for your next show? |
May 2003
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Hotspots: Where you want to be |
| Wireless Internet access leads the technology revolution in convention centers and hotels |
May 2003
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Winning the popularity contest |
| 16 tips for producing events in the 10 most popular states for shows |
April 2003
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CVBs under scrutiny |
| From budget cuts to increased public attention, the issues facing CVBs will impact your show as well |
February 2003
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Operations: Choose wisely |
| Advice from general contractors about selecting the right facility |
February 2003
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Open for Business 2003 |
| EXPO presents its yearly update of new and expanded exhibition facilities worldwide |
January 2003
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Bring the Kids |
| 20 cities that provide great working vacations for show attendees and their families |
November/December 2002
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25 bargain destinations |
| The best cities to host a show on a budget |
July/August 2002
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Is gaming your lucky ticket? |
| From low hotel rates to state-of-the-art convention facilities, gaming destinations offer many perks for show organizers. |
June 2002
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Good service |
| How convention centers are re-evaluating exclusives |
May 2002
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Site selection made simple |
| Case study: TMC requests proposals online |
May 2002
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Beyond Space |
| 10 cities that offer a complete destination experience |
May 2002
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Rolling out the red Carpet |
| From providing multimedia facilities to hosting pre-show breakfasts, these 10 cities give show organizers VIP treatment |
April 2002
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Uniting Against the Odds |
| CVBs give their time and money to help shows draw attendees and exhibitors |
February 2002
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Open For Business |
| EXPO’s annual review of new and expandedexhibitionfacilities around the world |
January 2002
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Caution: Hard Hats Required |
| More than 85 facilities in the United States are building new exhibit space, so show managers face a challenge – planning shows in spaces under construction, or that exist only in the minds of architects. |
October 2001
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The 10 fastest-growing cities for shows |
| Skyrocketing population growth and convention center construction mark these 10 cities as the hottest markets for shows in the United States |
September 2001
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On Top of the World |
| 10 of the busiest international exhibition facilities from around the world |
May 2001
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Facilities Then and Now |
| Serving exhibitions for more than a century |
April 2001
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What it really costs a facility to hold your show |
July/August 2000
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On the House |
| CVBs revolutionize convention housing |
April 2000
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Open for Business |
| A Review of Newly Opened and Expanded Exposition Facilities Around the World |
January 2000
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Change of Venue |
| Why show organizers choose non-traditional facilities |
June 1999
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The House That Jack Built |
| EXPO teams up with IAAM to construct the ideal convention center |
May 1999
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Open for Business |
| A Review of Newly Opened and Expanded Exposition Facilities Around the World |
January 1999
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International Open for Business |
| A Review of Newly Opened and Expanded Exposition Facilities Around the World |
July/August 1998
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Facility Boom |
| Will U.S. trade show growth keep pace with facility construction, or vice versa? |
March 1998
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Virtual Tours |
| Exploring convention and exposition destinations online |
February 1998
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Demon Dates |
| Local and regional show organizers battle a modern-day Medusa |
September 1997
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Facilities on the Make |
| They want your business, but when and why will they give you the best rates? |
May 1997
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The Site Selection Companion |
| Where do you want to go next? |
March 1997
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High on High Tech |
| Convention and exposition centers ride a wave of new technology into the future |
October 1996
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On-Site Cost Controls |
| Negotiating better prices for your exhibitors -- and for yourself |
September 1996
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The Red Carpet |
| Why small to mid-size shows check out the hotel scene |
May 1996
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Gaming Destinations |
| Are the cards stacked in your favor? |
February 1996
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World Trade Centers |
| Open one door, and open a door to the world |
September 1995
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Privatization |
| Competition is the watchword; and efficiency, innovation and partnership are the new tools of the trade in convention center management. |
July/August 1995
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It's a Jungle Out There! |
| From site selection to survival guides, here are the top 10 ways CVBs help get the job done |
May 1995
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Multipurpose Facilities |
| The new superheroes of the industry, MPFs let mild-mannered meetings and blockbuster shows strut their stuff side by side. |
May 1995
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Downtown Facilities |
| Give in to the allure of bright lights, big cities |
April 1995
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Second-Tier Cities |
| Do they still have the "big fish-small pond" advantage? |
February 1995
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Selecting an International Show Site |
September 1994
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Suburban Alternatives |
| Halls in smaller areas can mean big value |
May 1994
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Hotel Shows |
| Is a hotel the right site for your next exposition? |
March 1994
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Bienvenidos! |
| Producing a show in Mexico |
March 1994
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Tomorrow's Facilities |
| Their form and function |
February 1994
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Convention Center 2000 |
| How will it be operated? |
February 1994
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Creative Negotiations |
| The changing structure of facility contracts |
November/December 1993
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Beyond the Fine Print |
| Coping with facility contracts |
July/August 1991
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