Expo Industry Wire

High-Tech Exhibits Draw Record 25,550 Attendees to Retail’s ‘Big Show’

traphael — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:56:53 +0000

02/2012

4D holograms, avatars headline NRF’s 101st Annual Convention and EXPO.

UBM TechWeb Acquires 4G World Conference and Expo

traphael — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:31:06 +0000

02/2012

Company hopes to grow attendance, move into emerging markets.

Audrain Jumps to Clarion from Messe Frankfurt

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:31:11 +0000

02/2012

David Audrain will be establishing North American HQ out of Atlanta.

IAVM Realigns Staff, Appoints New Senior-Level Positions

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:26:15 +0000

02/2012

Organization’s goal is to improve customer service.

Reed Exhibitions' BookExpo America Acquires Book Blogger Convention

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:53:26 +0000

02/2012

At new co-location at Javits, publishers will get exposure to prominent bloggers.

U.S. Travel Association Rolls Out Congressional Awareness Campaign

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:20:01 +0000

02/2012

U.S. Travel has pinpointed 12 Congressional districts where conventions give the biggest boost to local economies.

VisitPittsburgh Tourism Agency Hires First Digital Marketing Executive

traphael — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:56:45 +0000

02/2012

David Atkins will boost organization’s online strategy, leverage social media.

Penton Hires David Kieselstein as CEO

traphael — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:19:12 +0000

01/2012

The former TNS North America CEO will also join the board of directors.

AMI to Co-Locate with USPoultry, American Feed Expos

traphael — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:31:02 +0000

01/2012

Expanded International Meat Expo expected to draw 1,000 exhibitors on almost one million square feet in Atlanta.

Messe Dusseldorf Group Sales Rise 6.25% to $378.8 Million in 2011

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:54:29 +0000

01/2012

Messe Dusseldorf GmbH post-tax profit of $19.9 million soars 90% from $10.4 million.

CFO Publishing Expands Events Division With Acquisition of Innovation Enterprise Group

traphael — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:29:44 +0000

01/2012

Move doubles size of business from a revenue standpoint.

67 Percent of Show Organizers Expect Bigger Profits in 2012

traphael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:58:26 +0000

01/2012

Execs are optimistic about the coming year, UFI’s Global Exhibitor Barometer shows.

Industry Applauds Obama’s International Travel Strategy

traphael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:44:28 +0000

01/2012

Enhanced visa processing expected to boost travel from emerging markets up to 275% and bring in billions of revenue.

San Diego Convention Center Gets Free Public Area Wi-Fi

traphael — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:09:09 +0000

01/2012

Move part of Smart City Network’s 35-venue expansion.

Reed Exhibitions Acquires Two Security and Safety Events in Mexico

traphael — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 22:13:03 +0000

01/2012

Expo Seguridad Mexico and Mexico Safety Expo to join ISC Events portfolio.

Texworld USA Sees 22 Percent Increase in Attendees

traphael — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 19:44:53 +0000

01/2012

Social media and a strengthening economy drive the show’s growth.

Construction Delays Cause Cancellations For Nashville's New Venue

traphael — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:11:37 +0000

01/2012

Floods, domestic and abroad, push back deadline.

World Dairy Expo Expands by 26,000 Square Feet

bmickey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:23:34 +0000

01/2012

Temporary indoor “trade center” still not expected to meet overwhelming demand.

Hanley Wood Slashes Debt Via New Ownership Group

traphael — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:08:06 +0000

01/2012

Long-term debt cut from $410 million to $80 million.

Kathy Astromoff Named CEO of UBM Electronics

bmickey — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:41:03 +0000

01/2012

Former TechWeb EVP takes over for Paul Miller, whose responsibilities expand.

Mexico Meetings Network Sees Business Bump With Help From Cvent

traphael — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:51:59 +0000

01/2012

Company increases RFPs sent to Mexico by 24.6 percent.

UPDATED: Pennsylvania Convention Center Draws $2.8 Billion in Expansion-Related Business

traphael — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 14:48:01 +0000

01/2012

225 meetings and conventions booked for 2012, with an impact of more than $813 million.

F+W Buys World Tea Media

bmickey — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:34:11 +0000

01/2012

The World Tea Expo, among other assets, to help grow F+W's cooking and food offerings.

2011 Another Slow Year for Domestic Event M&A

bmickey — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:47:24 +0000

01/2012

Ten deals a slight increase over 2010's eight.

North American Manufacturing Expo to Launch in February

traphael — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:02:20 +0000

01/2012

Event will draw 3,000 attendees, 175 exhibitors to 139,000 square feet in Cleveland’s Galleria Mall.