Exhibit City News

1 week ago | exhibitcitynews.com | Mark Hebert

(Image of SITE NITE Europe 2025 brought together 500 global incentive travel professionals in Frankfurt for networking, cultural exchange, and the launch of the SITE affiliates program.)Tracking global rankings, venue developments, and major bookings at convention centers around the worldConvention centers across the globe reported new infrastructure projects, international event bookings, sustainability initiatives, and high rankings during and around IMEX Frankfurt.

2 weeks ago | exhibitcitynews.com | Mark Hebert

(Photo courtesy of the National Restaurant Show 2025.)Chicago is heading into summer with momentum from a record-setting year in tourism and a packed calendar of conventions and festivals. From medical and travel industry shows to high-profile concerts and new venue openings, the city continues to demonstrate its role as a top-tier destination for business and leisure alike.

3 weeks ago | exhibitcitynews.com | Mark Hebert

(Photo by Felipe Valduga via Flickr.)From licensing deals and crypto debates to shifting tourism trends and new openings, Las Vegas heads into summer with a packed calendar and a few surprises. June brings major tradeshows, immersive entertainment at Sphere, high-profile restaurant closures, and continued signs of adjustment across the Strip as the city balances growth with caution.

3 weeks ago | exhibitcitynews.com | Mark Hebert

(Photo courtesy of Universal Orlando Resort)Orlando enters summer with a mix of momentum and uncertainty. While Epic Universe opens its gates to eager crowds and the city holds its place as North America’s top meeting destination, challenges like international travel declines and rising costs continue to shape the local economy. From major tradeshows to high-profile restaurant closures, the region’s tourism, events, and development sectors are all in motion.

3 weeks ago | exhibitcitynews.com | Mark Hebert

(Don Bendickson with 3M’s Pete Gavin in the ‘70s at Dimensional Display & Design in St. Paul, Minnesota. Exhibit City News 2020.)From floods and test tracks to TV show builds and leadership spotlights, Exhibit City News takes a walk down memory lane through the events and people who shaped our industry each June. Welcome back to “A Look Back at Tradeshow History.” This month, we’re digging into the archives for June issues over the past 25 years.