The Center for Exhibition Industry Research reports that the trade show industry continues its growth streak with a 2.6 percent increase compared to Q1 of last year. The results mark the 23rd consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth. Rachel Wimberly, President and Editor-in-Chief of Trade Show News Network, explains how the results remain positive despite a sluggish macro economy. The growth was driven by strong industry sectors such as...

Some tradeshow exhibitors go for an informational, strictly business approach at their booth. Others entice potential customers by handing out promotional items. Rachel Wimberly of TSNN explains how the busiest booths are ones that create a fun, engaging experience. At the recent Annual Meeting for the American Society of Association, the Visit Milwaukee booth served up over-the-top Bloody Mary drinks to tradeshow attendees. Megan Gaus, senior...

New reports show that the Trade Show Industry saw growth in the first quarter of 2015 despite much of the United States being blanketed in snow this winter. According to Rachel Wimberly’s article for Trade Show News Network, Trade Show Industry Grows Impressive 4.6 Percent in Q1 2015, “The Center for Exhibition Industry Research’s quarterly CEIR Index Report tracking growth to be 4.6 percent in Q1 2015, compared with the same time period...

Hotel room block poaching is best defined as paying for hotel rooms that do not really exist. Companies advertise fraudulent hotel rooms with the purpose of scamming unsuspecting trade show attendees. Hotel room block poaching is a major problem in Las Vegas and has steadily increased throughout the United States over the past 5 years. Poaching negatively effects trade shows because it deters guests from registering and attending events....

Las Vegas, Nevada is an epicenter for trade shows and world-renowned events. Over the years, Sin City has been home to major trade shows such as The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), CONEXPO-CON/AGG, and a myriad of other consumer goods events. The extensive list of casinos and hotels provide the infrastructure needed  for Las Vegas to host the fast growing lineup of annual events. Mandalay Bay Hotel & Casino recently announced that their...