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As Southwest Florida Recovers After Hurricane Ian, Other Impacted Destinations Are Back in Business

A week after Ian pummeled Southwest Florida as a Category 4 hurricane then slowly weakened as it barrelled through the middle of the state and on to the Carolinas, the hardest hit destination, Lee County, Fla., remains all but closed to visitors, while other areas throughout Florida and South Carolina have resumed normal operations and are welcoming visiting groups for events. Following is an update from several destination marketing organizations throughout the region.

Four Tips to Provide an Exclusive Brand Experience by Using NFTs

As an event planner, you’re in the business of attention. You likely spend your days searching for ways to generate buzz and sustain audience engagement—an increasingly difficult feat in a highly fragmented marketplace. So it makes sense that you and others are looking toward a new trend: non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

Vision Expo West Converges in Las Vegas With Renewed Enthusiasm and Strength

The full scope of the vision care industry came together to reconnect and do business face-to-face at an energetic Vision Expo West 2022, held Sept.

Canada Lifts COVID-19 Entry Restrictions; U.S. Travel Urges Biden Administration to Follow Suit

Effective Oct. 1, it became easier for international travelers to go to Canada, including those attending events, as the country officially removed all COVID-19 entry requirements as well as testing, quarantine and isolation measures for arriving visitors. Other COVID-19 travel restrictions were also dropped throughout the country.

BPA Worldwide Acquires Digital Events Data Standards Group VSef

BPA Worldwide, a leading global assurance provider of media, technology, events and sustainability standards compliance, has purchased VSef, the global data format for the digital events industry, founded by Explori. The move is the next step following its collaboration with VSef to create a single industry standard for digital events.

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority Seeks Ideas for Re-Imagining of Lakeside Center at McCormick Place

The Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority (MPEA) in Chicago is soliciting ideas for the potential redevelopment of some or all of Lakeside Center

How Exhibitors Can Maximize Trade Show Effectiveness and Address Risk Management

As consumers are venturing out to peruse goods and services in person again, many exhibiting companies are wondering about the future of trade shows. For roughly two years, trade shows could only occur virtually or were canceled completely, but as COVID-19 precautions have become more effective and widespread, it’s fair to wonder if trade shows will make a solid comeback.

Major Trade Shows and Events Cancel as Hurricane Ian Impacts Florida

Packing maximum sustained winds of 155 mph, Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida on Sept. 28 as one of the region’s most intense hurricanes on record.

The Category 4 hurricane produced massive storm surge, destructive winds and flooding rainfall.

A Festive Surf Expo Summer Edition Wraps Up With Strong Attendance

Harkening back to pre-pandemic times, the latest edition of Surf Expo boasted a bigger crowd and showfloor, with buyers and brands feeling comfortable and relaxed as they reconnected face-to-face to conduct business over the course of three busy days.

2022 TSNN Awards: Comeback and Innovation Show Finalists Revealed; Outstanding Show Pro Winners Named

A record-breaking number of nominations came flying in for the 2022 TSNN Awards, including nominations in 12 categories for the Innovation Awards and an incredible number of nominations for the Outstanding Show Pro Awards.

TSNN has named those who will be recognized with Outstanding Show Pro Awards and unveiled the finalists for the Innovation Awards as well as the Comeback Awards, which honor shows that have demonstrated resilience by “coming back” in areas such as attendance, overall business excellence and customer connectivity.

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