Monday, May 7, 2012
At many cities and convention centers, there is a growing and resilient strength below the surface, which they need to better educate lawmakers and the public about—particularly as the events industry rebounds.
Monday, April 9, 2012
After 40 years of hosting its annual convention in Chicago, the International Plastics Showcase moved to Orlando.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Revamped plan designed to attract meeting and trade show planners takes effect July 1.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Pomona Fairplex conference center gives business travelers added options.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
An additional 38,000 square feet of meeting space added by late 2012.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Union files lawsuit against funding practices; San Diego Superior Court to hear case April 6.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Announcement represents an end to Gerald McQueen’s 16-year tenure.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Navigating political climate while maintaining event commitment among top priorities.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
AeroQuestUSA plans new facility 15 miles outside of Las Vegas, adjacent to Henderson Executive Airport.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Video gaming event to donate $325,000 to academic institute.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
According to one poll, only 38 percent of registered voters support the project.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
The Jacob Javits Center would be dismantled, paving the way for a 3.8 million square foot venue in Queens.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
The news that WonderCon is moving cities rubbed some attendees the wrong way, but presented favorable circumstances for the new Image Expo event.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Though the construction will be complete in Fall 2013, 39 shows have already signed on and leads on others continue to grow.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
After the proposed $30 million development is completed in 3 years the Cleveland I-X Center will house 1.4 million square feet.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
New survey results show that site selection—and its marketing—is getting much more complicated.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Located atop the Pier Shops at Caesars in Atlantic City, One Atlantic stands 100 yards out over and 80 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. The independent event space features an open-air terrace and floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the beach, boardwalk and ocean, making it an ideal setting for cocktail receptions, banquets and other corporate or special events.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Located on the top floor of the Palms Casino Resort, Alizé features a dramatic, 280-degree view of the famous Las Vegas Strip. Named after the gentle trade winds that sweep the French Caribbean Islands, Alizé features 16-foot floor-to-ceiling windows and a U-shaped dining area. A perfect venue for special events and corporate meetings, intimate dining is available for groups of 10 to 60, or the entire restaurant can be rented to host up to 120 guests.
Monday, March 1, 2010
From cocktail receptions to corporate meetings, 33’s unique combination of elegant modern decor and award-winning contemporary American cuisine makes it an ideal venue for special events. The Boston venue’s decor features LED-lit stair walls, purple heart floors, rolling maple ceilings, and brick arches. The multi-functional venue can accommodate private and semi-private groups of up to 500.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Parkers’ Lighthouse is a full-service, contemporary seafood restaurant and bar serving lunch and dinner with attentive service in a relaxed atmosphere. A perfect locale for private functions such as board and committee meetings, the venue is housed in a dramatic, free-standing building with an outstanding waterfront location at the point of Shoreline Village in Long Beach, CA.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Boston - FELT. Next door to the restored Opera House theater, and steps from major hotels like The Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt Regency in Boston’s Ladder District, FELT is a four-floor lounge that offers a little something for everyone, including pool tables, a nightclub and two private function rooms.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
DALLAS
FIVE SIXTY
Located atop Dallas’ Reunion Tower, this revolving fine-dining restaurant sports floor-to-ceiling windows lining the entire space to reveal 360-degree views of the city’s skyline. Featuring modern Asian fusion cuisine by Wolfgang Puck, the restaurant’s modern interior creates a warm, sophisticated ambiance with a palette of warm gray, ivory and silver as well as natural materials such as wood, glass, ceramic tile and stone.
Friday, May 1, 2009
The newly opened Patriot Place, a 1.3 million-square-foot shopping, entertainment and commercial use facility adjacent to Gillette Stadium, has scored big with Showcase Live. The entertainment venue is designed to host major musical touring acts, but is also able to accommodate major corporate events within its 16,000 square feet.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
April 2008 Site Selection: The Attendee FactorAs education-rich shows become the norm, show organizers focus site selection decisions on educational logistics and an in-depth knowledge of their participants’ attendance habits.By Patricia D.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
April 2008 Site Selection: The Attendee FactorAs education-rich shows become the norm, show organizers focus site selection decisions on educational logistics and an in-depth knowledge of their participants’ attendance habits.By Patricia D.
