Sector: Exhibitions
Merged IBTM Hailed Successful
IBTM Americas 2018, which took place in Mexico City following the merger of IBTM’s Latin and North American events, has been cited a success by organisers. Over 12,500 pre-planned meetings were held during the two-day event, with more than 400 exhibitors at the show, a 50 percent increase on last year. From CIM News Magazine…
The Exhibition Industry: Moving Forward, More Caution is Required
The exhibition industry is currently firing on all cylinders. That was a clear takeaway from the recent UFI Global Barometer (see Research). For the first time in ten years, all four global regions together reported positive turnover development. But the outlook for 2018 is globally lower. UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf explains. From UFI…
Expo Center Opens in New York State
The $63 million Expo Center has opened at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse during the 2018 Great New York State Fair. The facility has 110,000 square feet of exhibition space, as well as 4,000 retractable seats, and should attract events previously too large for the area. From Meetings & Conventions…
Sports Betting Forum to Address Sector Integrity
The first-ever Sports Betting Forum will take place at the TEAMS ’18 Conference & Expo this October in Louisville, Kentucky. The event, presented in conjunction with the Geneva-based Sport Integrity Global Alliance, will address a US Supreme Court decision earlier this year paving the way for legal sports betting in every state. From Meetings & Conventions…
Peru: History, New Infrastructure and a Growing Economy
While the larger markets of Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia will surely be the focus of the upcoming UFI Latin America Conference, the growing economy of Peru is also worthy of attention. Better known as a holiday destination and for Machu Picchu, a new convention center has been built in the capital city, Lima. From UFI…
Attendee ROI Playbook Series
A random sampling of B2B exhibition organizers from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) Census was pulled to generate an attendee sample for this project. A total of 21 exhibition organisers in the United States and Canada agreed to participate, with a minimum of one event per sector, with the exception of Sporting Goods, Travel…
The Trade Fair Industry in Asia – 14th Edition (July 2018)
The latest UFI / Business Strategies Group report on the trade fair industry in Asia has now been published complete with updated statistical information from 2017. Leaflet here… The Trade Fair Industry in Asia – 14th Edition (July 2018) – Leaflet Order form here… The Trade Fair Industry in Asia – 14th Edition (July 2018) –…
Trade Show Exhibition Space Sales Up, Says Report
Trade show exhibition space sales are on the upswing, according to a study. Nearly three-quarters (72 percent) of organisers said exhibit space sales grew for their most recent event, according to the 2018 Benchmarks & Trends in Exhibit and Sponsorship Sales. The figure is a four-year high. From Meetings & Conventions…
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