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SOURCE: Trade Show Executive

Marketplace Events, which produces 76 North American business-to-consumer shows, has acquired the Nashville Home Show from All Show Services.

Visit https://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/marketplace-events-acquires-nashville-home-show-all-show-services/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: TSNN News 

For more than 25 years, Candy Adams has brought her homemade cookies to trade shows she was working at, an act that’s resulted in many new relationships over the years.

Visit https://www.tsnn.com/news/sweet-way-candy-adams-aka-booth-mom-builds-relationships to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: EXHIBITOR

The Orange County Convention Center has announced that Eric Blanc, Sr., CMP has joined its team.  Blanc, who has 25 years of experience in event management and convention center sales, will be the OCCC’s new assistant director of sales.

Visit https://www.exhibitoronline.com/news/article.asp?ID=20101 to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Forbes

Here are several New Year’s marketing resolutions for your team to consider to ensure your marketing efforts are effective this year.

Visit https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescommunicationscouncil/2020/01/02/a-marketers-new-years-resolutions-for-2020/#4057235f7bef to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Meetings & Conventions

A new $810 million expansion of the City of Arlington’s Entertainment District will include a new hotel, 216,000-square-foot convention center, offices, restaurants and shops.

Visit http://www.meetings-conventions.com/News/Meeting-Venues/Arlington-Texas-Convention-Center-Loews-Hotel-Project-Development-Entertainment-District/ to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: Guidebook Blog

The events industry is constantly evolving, so it is important for organizers to stay updated on the recent innovations and developments to meet attendee expectations. Here are three trends that will likely shape attendee experience over the next year.

Visit https://guidebook.com/mobile-guides/2020-event-trends-attendee-experience/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: Exhibition News

Next month’s Business Travel Show will focus on several industry issues and includes a session on how to introduce an ethical travel program.

Visit https://exhibitionnews.uk/business-travel-show-to-look-at-ethical-travel/ to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: SmartSource

Technology continues to evolve and is changing our events for the better. Here are several tech trends that will likely have an impact on the event industry this year.  

Visit https://www.smartsourcerentals.com/blog/news-and-tips/event-tech-outlook-what-to-expect-in-2020 to view the full article online.

 

SOURCE: IAEE 

The International Association of Exhibitions and Events gave back to local organizations during Expo! Expo! in December. Each year, Expo! Expo! attendees take part in activities and fundraisers that benefit organizations local to the host city.

Visit https://www.iaee.com/news/attendees-give-back-at-expo-expo-iaees-annual-meeting-exhibition/ to view the full article online.

 
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SOURCE: CEIR Blog

The entrepreneurial spirit is one that can be embodied by non-entrepreneurs to enhance their professional lives. Here are five ways you can take on the characteristics of an entrepreneur.

Visit https://ceirblog.wordpress.com/2019/12/29/finding-the-entrepreneurial-spirit-in-the-meeting-industry/ to view the full article online.

 
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