Kathy Monte

United States

Senior News Editor at Trade Show Executive

Contributing Editor at The Meeting Magazines

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How Meeting Planners Are Rethinking Security Protocols in 2025

1 month ago | themeetingmagazines.com | Kathy Monte

The much-publicized killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside the Hilton Midtown in Manhattan has sent shockwaves through the corporate event planning world. Thompson had been scheduled to speak at the company’s annual investor conference, and it is alleged that Luigi Mangione approached him from behind and shot him with a ghost gun, striking the executive in the back and calf. Thompson ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
How Green Practices Can Boost Attendance at Association Meetings

1 month ago | themeetingmagazines.com | Kathy Monte

In today’s event landscape, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a powerful draw for attendees who prioritize environmental responsibility. Integrating green and net zero initiatives into a convention strategy can enhance appeal and demonstrate a commitment to the planet. Plus, many attendees no longer see sustainability as a nice option in the meetings industry. They now consider it as a must-have.
How To Navigate Weather Challenges for Meetings and Conventions

2 months ago | themeetingmagazines.com | Kathy Monte

In 2024, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) was forced to cancel its October convention in Tampa, FL, ahead of Hurricane Milton. “We have to consider health, safety and welfare above all else,” said Marsia Geldert-Murphey, who was president of the organization at the time. “This is not a decision we take lightly, because the annual convention is our flagship event.
71st PGA Show Drives the Business of Golf

Feb 1, 2024 | tradeshowexecutive.com | Kathy Monte

ORLANDO — More than 31,000 golf industry professionals from 89 countries and 50 U.S. states came together to meet with more than 1,000 golf companies and brands at the 71st PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, Jan. 23-26, 2024. With the continued upswing in consumer golf participation, the PGA Show, organized by RX and the PGA of America, signaled a bullish year ahead for the $102 billion golf industry.
NAMM Show Makes Music in Anaheim

Jan 25, 2024 | tradeshowexecutive.com | Kathy Monte

ANAHEIM — One of Anaheim’s largest business-to-business conventions, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Show, has returned to the 1.8 million-square-foot Anaheim Convention Center in its traditional, four-day January time slot. Set for Jan. 24-28, 2024, the trade show is expected to attract more than 75,000 attendees who will book 25,000 hotel nights. The projected economic impact on the local community is $120 million.
Freeman Launches Impact Report Focused on its People, Principles and the Planet

Jan 4, 2024 | tradeshowexecutive.com | Kathy Monte

DALLAS — Freeman, a leader in trade shows and events, has released its 2023 Annual Impact Report highlighting its initiatives focused on driving positive impact in three core areas — its People, Principles, and the Planet. “We believe creative energy can spark positive change that promotes equity and wellbeing for all. That’s why our annual Impact Report focuses on the three core areas of People, Principles and the Planet.
Buoyant Outlook for the 2024 Economy

Dec 28, 2023 | tradeshowexecutive.com | Kathy Monte

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Fourth-quarter gross domestic product estimates in the U.S. have risen, jobless claims have remained low and inflation has receded, all good news for the trade show industry as it heads into 2024. Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius says there is just a 15% chance of a U.S. recession in 2024, down from the 35% possibility he predicted in January 2023. A recession will be averted, barring any unforeseen crisis.
Las Vegas Icon Jaki Baskow Receives Prestigious Dream Award

Dec 28, 2023 | whatshappeningnevada.com | Kathy Monte

LAS VEGAS — Jaki Baskow, CEO, and owner of Baskow Talent and Las Vegas Speakers Bureau, recently received a prestigious Dream Award that honors those in the Las Vegas entertainment and media community. For 45 years, Baskow has helped companies worldwide create memorable experiences with world-renowned speakers and entertainers. “I am so honored to be acknowledged as a dreamer.
Maritz Partners With CLEAR for Identity Verification During Event Registration

Dec 28, 2023 | tradeshowexecutive.com | Kathy Monte

ORLANDO — Maritz, an experience-design company, recently partnered with CLEAR, an identity platform, to launch an identity-verification system that has the potential to revolutionize on-site registration for trade shows. CLEAR’s identity-verification solution was piloted at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy’s (AMCP) annual Nexus Show, held Oct. 16-19, 2023, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, where 2,708 attendees gathered.
PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 Conference Set for Jan. 7-10

Dec 8, 2023 | tradeshowexecutive.com | Kathy Monte

CHICAGO — Convening Leaders 2024, the Professional Convention Management Association’s (PCMA) annual conference, will challenge participants to “Think Bigger.” From Jan. 7-10, 2024, PCMA Convening Leaders 2024 will be held at the San Diego Convention Center. The event will help brands, communities and organizations connect people with ideas and opportunities, and San Diego’s entrepreneurial spirit, cultural diversity, innovative research and wellness benefits will be showcased.