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AIBTM: 90 Percent of Booth Space Sold
Its inaugural U.S. meetings trade show, AIBTM, is contracting booth space at an "unprecedented rate," according to Reed Travel Exhibitions.
IMEX America, MeetGreen Launch Sustainability Plan
When it debuts Oct. 11-13 in Las Vegas, the new IMEX America trade show will be green, according to the IMEX Group, which has announced the details of a sustainability plan that was developed in...
Association CEOs Collaborate to Serve Exhibition Industry
In joint pursuit of better outcomes for conventions, events and exhibitions, the CEOs of five meetings industry associations have agreed to meet regularly each year in order to collaborate on a "broad...
Cvent Reports Record Year of Growth
Meetings management technology company Cvent experienced 50 percent year-over-year revenue growth in the fourth quarter of 2010, making last year the most successful year in the company's history.
Czarnowski Introduces Carbon Footprinting Service for Events
Event and exhibit firm Czarnowski has introduced a new service that helps events and exhibits calculate their carbon footprint.
IMEX America Set to Exceed Original Forecasts
Citing "enormous demand from suppliers across the industry," the IMEX Group is now forecasting attendance of more than 1,500 exhibiting companies at its inaugural IMEX America trade show.
Vice President Biden Announces High-Speed Rail Initiative
Vice President Joe Biden has announced a six-year, $53 billion plan to continue construction of a national high-speed and intercity passenger rail network, which could improve attendee access to...
CEIR Focuses on Research, Hires Research Director
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research is enhancing its research focus with a new in-house position devoted to exhibition industry intelligence, as well as a new custom market research service.
HITEC 2011 Tests New Exhibitor Benefit: Exhibiting Effectiveness Evaluation
Meeting planners who are looking for ways to enhance exhibitor value will find new inspiration at the 2011 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference, where exhibitors will receive...
NBTA Officially Becomes 'Global Business Travel Association'
To better reflect its international membership, as well as the globalization of business travel, the National Business Travel Association has officially changed its name to the Global Business Travel...
PCMA's 55th Annual Meeting Sets Attendance Record
The Professional Convention Management Association's 55th Annual Meeting hosted a record 3,743 attendees from more than 40 countries in Las Vegas last month.
IAEE Commits Hosted Buyers, Education to IMEX America
IMEX America has formed a new strategic partnership with the International Association of Exhibitions and Events, which has promised to provide the show with attendees and educational content.
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