Trade Show News Network (TSNN)

Trade Show News Network (TSNN.com) is the leading news outlet for the worldwide trade show sector.

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Our Monthly Roundup of New Hires & Promotions

1 week ago | tsnn.com | Lisa Plummer Savas

In recent weeks, the trade show/corporate event industry has announced a new roster of fresh additions to their teams as organizations across the country and the pond tap experienced leaders and staff, as well as promote seasoned industry professionals to elevated roles. TSNN’s Take on the biggest recent move: The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) appointed 27-year tourism and hospitality industry veteran Dan Williams as its next president and CEO.
Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2025 Boasts Increased Attendance, Expanded Expo Floor

1 week ago | tsnn.com | Lisa Plummer Savas

Focused on meeting the apparel industry’s growing demand for responsible sourcing options that can meet both performance and environmental standards, Functional Fabric Fair recently completed its Portland Spring 2025 edition that boasted a 9% bump in attendance across a 30% larger exhibition floor showcasing the latest trends in textile development for the apparel industry.
New Initiative Tackles Event Industry’s Talent Shortage

1 week ago | tsnn.com | Lisa Plummer Savas

Trade show organizers and suppliers struggling with staffing challenges now have a powerful new resource to help build their future workforce. The  Exhibitions Industry Collective, representing six major industry organizations, has launched a nationwide initiative that could help solve one of the biggest pain points facing event professionals today: finding and developing qualified talent.
Hyatt Breaks Ground on 800-room Headquarters Hotel in Miami Beach

2 weeks ago | tsnn.com | Danica Tormohlen

After years of planning, civic leaders, developers, and meeting and hospitality executives gathered last Friday in Miami Beach, Fla., to officially break ground on a new 800-room Grand Hyatt Miami Beach that will be connected via skywalk to the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC).
Heather Larson, President & CEO, Meet Chicago Northwest

2 weeks ago | tsnn.com | Lisa Plummer Savas

Heather Larson’s journey into the hospitality, tourism, and events industries began at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she developed a strong passion for service, relationships, and travel. After graduating and falling in love with Chicago’s stately old grand hotels, she began her career honing her skills at iconic Windy City properties including The Allegro (formerly The Bismarck), The Whitehall, The Drake, and the Fairmont Hotel.
ANDMORE, Smithbucklin, Tradeshow Logic and More Announce Leadership Updates, Expanded Teams, and Retirements

2 weeks ago | tsnn.com | Lisa Plummer Savas

Since February, event organizers and suppliers across the country have been welcoming new leadership and increasing team headcount, as well as bidding farewell to seasoned industry veterans. TSNN’s take on the biggest recent move: Following a successful 37-year career in the U.S. gift and home trade show industry, veteran B2B Public Relations specialist Cathy Steel has retired.
FENCETECH 2025 Grows Exhibitors by 10%+ Year Over Year in Salt Lake City

2 weeks ago | tsnn.com | Danica Tormohlen

When the American Fence Association (AFA) gathered for its annual convention and trade show in February at the Salt Palace Convention Center, FENCETECH increased the number of its exhibitors from 310 in 2024 to 343 in 2025, reflecting a year-over-year growth of 10.6%. Of those,103 exhibitors were new. After posting record attendance of 7,517 in Nashville last year, the rotating event attracted 5,128 fence industry professionals to Salt Lake City from February 24 to 28.
5 Convention Center Chefs Share Best Practices for Maximizing Sustainability at Trade Shows

2 weeks ago | tsnn.com | Lisa Plummer Savas

Sustainability is increasingly becoming a driving force behind the way trade shows are planned and executed, and food and beverage (F&B) is taking center stage as a key opportunity for organizers to reduce the environmental impact of their events. From sourcing local, seasonal ingredients and plant-forward menus to minimizing food waste and reducing single-use serve and serviceware, sustainable F&B practices can significantly contribute to an event’s overall eco-footprint.
What’s Hot vs. Not in Trade Shows Today

2 weeks ago | tsnn.com | Shannon Thaler

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)—the largest association for the industry, representing more than 12,000 professionals—recently released the latest edition of its landmark “The Art of the Show” textbook. Unveiled in March, it marks the sixth edition of the text, and the first to be published in nearly four years.
5 Takeaways from CEIR’s Q4 2024 Index

2 weeks ago | tsnn.com | Danica Tormohlen

The U.S. business-to-business (B2B) exhibition industry continues to rebound, recording the strongest quarter since the pandemic in the fourth quarter (Q4) 2024, according to the recently released Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) Index that measures exhibition performance for exhibitors, attendance, net square footage, and real revenues. “Recent results confirm the continued recovery in trade show activity through the end of last year,” said Tourism Economics President Adam Sacks.