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Miami Beach Convention Center by BIG

A large public square is at the heart of Danish firm BIG’s proposed overhaul of Miami Beach Convention Center, home to the annual Art Basel/Miami and Design Miami trade fairs (+ slideshow + movie). (more…)

Western Hunting and Conservation Expo and MDF National Convention Return to Salt Lake City, Utah

The Western Hunting and Conservation Expo (WHCE) and Mule Deer Foundation’s National Convention returns to Salt Lake City, Utah for the 7th year. The four day Expo will be held February [...] Read … Read More …

Conventional value: Conventions can strengthen the local tourism industry

Ever pull off the highway and saunter up to a hotel’s front desk hoping for a room, only to hear that it’s full because of a convention? Frustrating right? But for the local economy, it’s a good thing. Read More …

21 Things You Never Want To Hear In Your Trade Show Booth

February 10, 2013 by Mike Thimmesch It’s great to hear visitors to your trade show booth say things like, “You’ve got just what I need!” or “We love working with your company!” or “Your booth … Read More …

Treat a Trade Show Like Your Office, Not Your College Dorm

Just back from my first two trade shows of the season, and I am sad. It would seem, dear friends, that despite our resolve to not suck at these things, we just can’t seem to get it right. Last year we saw Angry Birds staffing booths, coffee cups greeting visitors and what happens when you… [...]

GOP looks at Charlotte 2016

This city proved it can throw a great party, and the Republican National Committee may ask to hold its next convention here Click to Continue “ Read More …

New Transport Hub Planned for Las Vegas Convention Center

An intermodal transportation center at the Las Vegas Convention Center is in the works. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority President and CEO Rossi Ralenkotter is expected to share details about the project Thursday at Preview Las Vegas…. Read More …

The Helsinki Exhibition & Convention Centre attracted more than a million visitors in 2012

A total of 95 exhibitions were held, covering various sectors and fields of interest. In addition, the Exhibition & Convention Centre was a popular venue for meetings: a total of 1,631 meetings, congresses and corporate celebrations were arranged over the year. Read More …

Malta Ratifies Maritime Labour Convention

The government of Malta recently has become the 34th International Labour Organization member state and the 12th European Union member state to ratify the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, which … Read More …

Convention Center Hotel may be on its way

After years of talk and failed plans, Onondaga County may finally be on its way to having its Convention Center Hotel. Read More …