Apr 14, 2013
After more than a decade of small and large businesses being scammed out of millions of dollars when were offered what they thought were free listings in a Fair Guide, the Federal Trade Commission has temporarily halted operations of the Slovakian-based guide’s publisher – Construct Data.
"The sweetest justice is justice delayed," said Past-IAEE President Steven Hacker. "This has taken far too long allowing these thugs to terrorize exhibitors and take their money. The industry is a better place today."
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events… more
Apr 13, 2013
TSNN is proud to present another webinar in its acclaimed series, "Busting the Myths of Exhibitor Education &Why Show Organizers Should Care", April 17 at 1 p.m. EST. Sign up HERE for this complimentary event led byexhibit marketing strategist Marlys Arnold.
In virtually every industry, there are a wealth of opportunities for continuing education - in fact, it's a primary focus of any association conference.
Yet, the Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s report, "How the Exhibit Dollar is Spent", states that only 1 percent of an average trade show budget is spent on educating… more
Apr 10, 2013
Portland-Maine-based Diversified Business Communications made two acquisitions - the Institute of Finance and Management (IOFM) from Greenhaven Partners, a U.S. private equity firm, and U.K.-based Intelligent Exhibitions Limited from Owner and Operator Versha Carter, a producer of international exhibitions and conferences.
Both buys will expand not only Diversified’s print, eMedia and marketing services product lines, but also events portfolio.
“These are strategic acquisitions that expand our reach into the business service, ocean technology and 3D data capture and imaging… more
Apr 09, 2013
More than 20 years ago, 10 for-profit show organizers, including Michael Hough, Peter Nathan and Jason Chudnofsky, to name a few, got together and formed the Society of Independent Show Organizers.
This year marked a record for the organization when close to 300 attendees, including sponsors, guests and industry partners, gathered for the SISO CEO Summit April 8-11 at the Kiawah Island Golf Resort in South Carolina.
An even more impressive number, though, according to SISO Executive Director Lew Shomer, is the number of SISO members at the event, which also saw a big uptick from 130 to 166… more
Apr 08, 2013
Food Waste Recycling World will be collocated alongside Clarion Event North America's Atlanta Foodservice Expo Oct. 20-22 at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center.
“Our goal is to provide a forum with Food Waste Recycling World that will provide solutions and better practices for the reduction of food waste,” said Peter Johnson, owner of SEMCO Productions.
He added, “We are excited about the potential to advance the food waste conversation through the collaboration of the major food supply chain that will be on hand at the Atlanta Foodservice Expo.”
Food… more
Apr 08, 2013
North America Prospect Expo, billed as the largest E&P (Upstream) Oil & Gas show in the United States, will launch a regional NAPE Rockies event Dec. 11-13 in Denver.
NAPE Expo is held biannually in Houston, and the new event will focus on the energy-rich Rockies region from Colorado to Canada.
"This is a big year for NAPE as our Houston Winter NAPE show in February marked 20 years, we are also expanding from two to four shows annually," said Marty Schardt , executive vice president of American Association of Professional Landmen.
He added, "It can be tough for some… more
Apr 06, 2013
The 3rd edition of the Beijing International Emergency Rescue Expo (ERE China), an event dedicated to advancing the Chinese emergency rescue industry, continues to receive positive industry support.
The event, co-organized by E.J. Krause & Associates and authorized by the Ministry of Commerce of People’s Republic of China, has gained backing from several organizations, such as the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters, National Security and Emergency Rescue Command Center, Equipment & Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, P.R. China, China Marine… more
Apr 06, 2013
The Coex Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul has named Bo Kyung Byun as its new president and CEO, taking over for three-year predecessor Sung Won Hong .
The leadership transition was effective as of March 28.
Byun has extensive experience heading several of Korea’s top information and technology corporations, including LG-IBM PC and KOLON Global.
Since 2011, Byun has contributed substantially to Korea’s global convention and exhibition industry and international relations through his role as CEO and president of the Seoul Business Agency, one of Korea’s leading… more
Apr 06, 2013
ISH China & CIHE – the China International Trade Fair for Sanitation, Heating, Ventilation & Air-Conditioning, on tap this week in Beijing, will be 13-percent larger than last year’s event.
The exhibition is taking place in Beijing’s biggest exhibition venue, the New China International Exhibition Centre, where it will cover six halls, totaling 80,000 square meters of exhibition space.
Exhibitors are expected to show their latest selection of products and technological breakthroughs in items such as boilers, wall-hung boilers, heat pumps, solar energy-based… more
Apr 05, 2013
Asian-inspired Resorts World Las Vegas will add more than half a million square feet of convention space to the city when it opens in 2016.
Malaysia-based Genting Group is banking on iconic Asian elements, including the replica of the Great Wall of China, red-roofed pagoda-style buildings and a panda habitat, at its new 87-acre development on the Strip.
The multi-billion dollar property will feature about 3,500 rooms, 175,000 square feet of gaming space, dining, retail, a theater and more than 300,000 feet of pool and water features.
“The convention business has always been an… more
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