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What it was like at BDC’s Good Housekeeping Live

This week, Business Design Centre has been host to Good Housekeeping Live, an event hosted by the publisher of Good Housekeeping magazine… The post What it was like at BDC’s Good Housekeeping Live appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

Rain water pours down from ceiling at Web Summit; organisers cancel day two

One of Europe’s biggest tech events cancelled its second day. Founders from across the world came to address the issue of leaky… The post Rain water pours down from ceiling at Web Summit; organisers cancel day two appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

Balloon Museum Opens at Immerse LDN as Ticket Sales Top 1.7 Million

Balloon Museum has joined Immerse LDN, the waterfront entertainment district at Excel London. Meanwhile, the district reports more than 1.7 million ticket sales since its launch. “Euphoria: Art is in the Air” opened Oct. 24, becoming the district’s 14th event. The interactive art exhibition adds to Excel’s entertainment offering alongside its convention and tradeshow business.

Farnborough International to host six launch events in 2027

Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre is set to host six new events in 2027, reinforcing its position as one of the… The post Farnborough International to host six launch events in 2027 appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

IEG Board approves report showing strongest Q3 revenues ever

The Board of Director of Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) has approved the consolidated interim management report as of 30 September 2026 which… The post IEG Board approves report showing strongest Q3 revenues ever appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

Bridging the Generational Divide

The friction between generations could actually serve as your team’s greatest untapped asset. Discover practical, ready-to-use strategies for communicating across age groups, resolving conflict and engaging the next wave of industry talent. These fresh ideas turn differences into stronger collaboration! The post Bridging the Generational Divide appeared first on IAEE.

One Contact, Multiple Hotels: MGM’s New Approach to Meetings

MGM's Ernest Stovall joins TSNN's Danica Tormohlen to unpack the hotel's new unified sales approach, property investments, changing customer priorities, and services that help trade show organizers create memorable events

Fiera Milano reports 27% revenue rise for first nine months of 2026

Fiera Milano has reported its financial results for the first nine months that have seen revenues rise 26.7% to €293.7m compared to… The post Fiera Milano reports 27% revenue rise for first nine months of 2026 appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

Clarion Events extends long-term commitment to Olympia with multi-year exhibition agreements

Clarion Events has strengthened its long-term commitment to Olympia, signing new multi-year agreements over the summer months for four of its established… The post Clarion Events extends long-term commitment to Olympia with multi-year exhibition agreements appeared first on Exhibition News | The trade for shows..

EIC Barometer Shows Event Demand Rising as Hotel Stays Lag

Requests for future business events exceeded pre-pandemic levels in the second quarter of 2026. However, hotel group stays and U.S. exhibition activity continued to trail 2019, according to the Events Industry Council (EIC). EIC’s Q2 2026 Global Events Barometer also shows higher quoted hotel rates, adding a cost challenge as the industry works toward recovery.

Robin Cardoso Named President of Crepes à Latte

Crepes à Latte has named Robin Cardoso president, overseeing daily operations, staff development, talent strategy, and client experience. She will also lead the systems supporting the company’s food and beverage services for tradeshows and events. Cardoso brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in hospitality, customer experience, and business transformation.

One Kit, Lots of Shows: How UK Exhibitors Make a Portable Stand Last the Year

By Tom Watts, Director, Stand Central A lot of UK exhibitors don’t do one big show a year anymore. They do eight, ten or more smaller ones: regional expos, trade days, conferences with a few tabletop spaces, the odd overseas event. That changes how you should think about your stand.

Oscar & Associates Celebrates Eight Decades of Capturing Moments that Matter

CHICAGO — In 2027, Oscar & Associates (O&A) is celebrating its 80th anniversary. This renowned, historic photography and videography service is known throughout the trade show industry and works with major events such as CES®, the National Association of Home Builders International Builders’ Show and the National Restaurant Association Show.