A tornado that struck downtown Minneapolis August 19 caused an estimated $350,000 to $500,000 worth of damage to the Minneapolis Convention Center, according to Meet Minneapolis, the city’s convention and visitors association. Repairs to the...
The exhibition industry declined 10.9 percent in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year, performing slightly better than it did in the first quarter, when it declined 11.6 percent, according to the CEIR Index, published by the...
On September 15, the U.S. Travel Association will announce the results of an Oxford Economics study that focuses on the return on investment of all types of business travel...
The overarching theme of the incentive industry’s major show is also the industry’s newest buzzword: engagement. This year’s Motivation Show meets from Tuesday, September 29, through Thursday, October 1, at McCormick Place, Chicago, and features...
Expect to see booth sizes shrink as recently enacted state laws go into effect and pharmaceutical and medical device companies continue to refine their responses to the various voluntary ethical codes at medical trade shows.
The Convention Industry Council’s Accepted Practices Exchange Panel on Green Meeting and Event Practices has released the final draft of its green meetings standards and is now encouraging review and comment by the meetings industry. City...
There was something new and exciting going on last month during the trade show at the 2009 World Education Congress in Salt Lake City, organized by Meeting Professionals International. At first glance, a petition wall hosted by The Krisam Group a...
On August 24, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security will add 13 airports to its Global Entry pilot program, which streamlines the arrival process for enrolled U.S. travelers returning from international destinations...
