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<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>®<br />
<strong>September</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />
News, Views and Tools for <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> and Event <strong>Executive</strong>s<br />
Mike<br />
Rusbridge<br />
Sets His Sights on<br />
Doubl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Reed Exhibitions’<br />
$1.4 Billion<br />
Turnover<br />
Medical Report<br />
Unlock<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> DNA of a<br />
Successful Medical <strong>Show</strong><br />
Case Study<br />
How Hanley Wood<br />
Reversed 17% Decl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Special ReporT<br />
Stats, Facts & Analysis<br />
on Hotel/Convention<br />
Center Complexes<br />
www.<strong>Trade</strong><strong>Show</strong><strong>Executive</strong>.com
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<strong>September</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />
VOLUME 9 NUMBER 9<br />
Cover Story<br />
20<br />
Power Lunch with<br />
Mike Rusbridge<br />
How <strong>the</strong> CEO of <strong>the</strong> World’s<br />
Largest Exposition Firm is Driv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Growth Through Thick and Th<strong>in</strong><br />
Instant Replay<br />
16 Tips on Motivat<strong>in</strong>g Your<br />
Sales Staff<br />
Consultant Helen Berman gives sage<br />
advice on how to keep your sales<br />
staff <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> game dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> economic<br />
downturn.<br />
Special Report<br />
19 Unlock<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> DNA of a<br />
Successful Medical <strong>Show</strong><br />
What are <strong>the</strong> build<strong>in</strong>g blocks of a<br />
successful medical show?<br />
Case Study<br />
25 When Exhibitor<br />
Discontent Surfaces<br />
Hanley Wood’s Galen Poss reveals <strong>the</strong><br />
strategy that reversed a 17% decl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> company’s Surfaces show.<br />
20<br />
Feature<br />
28 TSE’s 4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center<br />
Complexes<br />
The percentage of North American<br />
convention complexes with at least<br />
one hotel across, adjacent, attached or<br />
with<strong>in</strong> is on <strong>the</strong> upsw<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Insert p.19<br />
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<strong>September</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />
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Editor-at-large:<br />
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News Editor:<br />
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Nicole Burnes (760) 929-9604<br />
nburnes@tradeshowexecutive.com<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Editor, ZOOM, The <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Locator:<br />
V<strong>in</strong>ce Battaglia(702) 839-8181<br />
v<strong>in</strong>ce@<strong>the</strong>tradeshowcalendar.com<br />
Columnists:<br />
Bob Dallmeyer (323) 934-8300<br />
bdallmeyer@tradeshowexecutive.com<br />
Raúl de la Cerda, Editor <strong>in</strong> Chief,<br />
másexpos magaz<strong>in</strong>e, editorial@nuestromundogm.com<br />
6 News<br />
• Reed Elsevier is Hav<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
Good Year<br />
• Marketplace Events Moves<br />
Quickly <strong>in</strong> Revitaliz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Consumer <strong>Show</strong>s<br />
• AEM Launches New <strong>Show</strong><br />
• Questex Buys Spa<strong>Trade</strong><br />
• Boston Gift <strong>Show</strong> Acquired<br />
by GLM<br />
• Korse and Shomer Acquire<br />
Abilities Expo<br />
• New Timetable for Expansion of<br />
Las Vegas Convention Center<br />
• Boyd Suspends Construction<br />
of Echelon Complex<br />
• Red 7 Media to Manage<br />
<strong>the</strong> Exhibit Designers &<br />
Producers Association (EDPA)<br />
12 Trend<strong>in</strong>g & Spend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The Economy Takes Three<br />
Steps Forward but Still Has<br />
a Long Way to Go<br />
18 Postponed<br />
Ziff Postpones DigitalLife, Cit<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Weak Economy<br />
60 Industry Events<br />
62 ZOOM TM <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Locator<br />
74 People<br />
• Skip Farber<br />
• Andrew Goodenough<br />
• William Reilly<br />
• Lori Kisner<br />
• Roy Turner<br />
• Nikki Houston<br />
• Amy Hornby<br />
• Doog Becker<br />
• Lou Pavledes<br />
74 Index to Advertisers<br />
SALES & MARKETING<br />
Vice President/associate Publisher:<br />
Irene Sperl<strong>in</strong>g (818) 990-1080<br />
irenesperl<strong>in</strong>g@tradeshowexecutive.com<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g manager:<br />
L<strong>in</strong>da Braue (310) 792-6081<br />
l<strong>in</strong>dabraue@tradeshowexecutive.com<br />
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Rafael Hernández +52 (55) 2455-3545 Ext. 117<br />
rafa.hernandezg@nuestromundogm.com<br />
Director of events:<br />
Diane Bjorklund (630) 312-8915<br />
dbjorklund@tradeshowexecutive.com<br />
Art Director & Production Manager:<br />
Tony MacAllister (760) 929-9564<br />
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rbello@tradeshowexecutive.com<br />
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Rick Simon, Chairman of <strong>the</strong> Board<br />
Mark Feldman, President<br />
Joan Feldman, Vice President<br />
Darlene Gudea, Vice President<br />
TSE’s <strong>2008</strong> EDITORIAL advisory board<br />
• Jack Chalden, Pr<strong>in</strong>cipal, BD Metrics<br />
• Cris Levy, Manag<strong>in</strong>g Partner,<br />
Encore Media Partners<br />
• Sam Lippman, Producer, ECEF<br />
and Large <strong>Show</strong> Roundtable<br />
• Lori Marker, Director of Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Management, National Athletic<br />
Tra<strong>in</strong>ers’ Association<br />
• Phil McKay, President and CEO,<br />
PPM Media<br />
• Colette O’Donnell, Group Controller,<br />
Advanstar, Inc.<br />
• Henry M. Schaffer, Esq., Jenner & Block<br />
• Frank Stasiowski, President,<br />
PSMJ Resources, Inc. and Metalcon<br />
International<br />
• Lu<strong>the</strong>r Villagomez, General Manager,<br />
George R. Brown Convention Center<br />
• Mark Zimmerman, General Manager,<br />
Georgia World Congress Center<br />
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News<br />
Good Year So Far for Reed Elsevier<br />
London, England – A solid first-half<br />
show<strong>in</strong>g by Reed Exhibitions helped keep<br />
parent company Reed Elsevier on track to<br />
meet its <strong>2008</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial goals, <strong>the</strong> company<br />
announced at <strong>the</strong> midpo<strong>in</strong>t of <strong>the</strong> year.<br />
Reed Elsevier said its cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g<br />
operations, which <strong>in</strong>clude Reed<br />
Exhibitions, had grown 5% <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> first<br />
half of <strong>the</strong> year to £1.97 billion (about<br />
$3.7 billion). Operat<strong>in</strong>g profit, adjusted<br />
for amortization, restructur<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
<strong>in</strong>tegration costs, climbed 12% to £577<br />
million. “I am confident we will deliver<br />
on our goals,” said Reed Elsevier CEO Sir<br />
Crisp<strong>in</strong> Davis.<br />
While onl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>formation and<br />
workflow products were also major<br />
contributors to <strong>the</strong> results, <strong>the</strong> exhibitions<br />
division received glow<strong>in</strong>g praise from<br />
Davis <strong>in</strong> his presentation on July 31.<br />
Reed Exhibitions posted first-half<br />
revenues of £377 million pounds ($702.8<br />
million), up 9% from <strong>the</strong> £315 million<br />
($587.2 million) <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> first half of 2007.<br />
The adjusted operat<strong>in</strong>g profit of £128<br />
million ($227.3 million) for <strong>the</strong> first half<br />
of <strong>2008</strong> was 16% over <strong>the</strong> same period<br />
last year.<br />
The company said that while <strong>the</strong><br />
SIMA residential property show <strong>in</strong><br />
Madrid was hit hard by <strong>the</strong> downturn<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Spanish real estate market, strong<br />
growth was reported across <strong>the</strong> board.<br />
Particularly robust this year were <strong>the</strong> PGA<br />
Merchandise <strong>Show</strong>, JCK jewelry and ISC<br />
West security shows <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> U.S., along with<br />
M-Tech <strong>in</strong> Japan and Interclima Interconfort<br />
<strong>in</strong> Paris.<br />
“We’re see<strong>in</strong>g very high ROI from our<br />
customers com<strong>in</strong>g from <strong>the</strong>se face-to-face<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>gs,” Davis said.<br />
Reed Exhibitions launched 11 events<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> first half of <strong>2008</strong> and acquired<br />
six. The company now br<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong> 20%<br />
of its exhibitions bus<strong>in</strong>ess from socalled<br />
emerg<strong>in</strong>g markets. Much of <strong>the</strong><br />
exhibition growth was <strong>in</strong> boom<strong>in</strong>g sectors<br />
such as alternative-energy and “green”<br />
technology, aerospace and medical<br />
devices. “Hav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> leadership show <strong>in</strong><br />
each of <strong>the</strong>se sectors rema<strong>in</strong>s crucial,”<br />
Davis said.<br />
Reed Exhibitions annually organizes<br />
more than 500 events <strong>in</strong> 38 countries<br />
that draw more than 6 million total<br />
attendees.<br />
Reach Mike Rusbridge, chairman and<br />
CEO of Reed Exhibitions at +44 (0) 208<br />
910 7901 or mike.rusbridge@reedexpo.<br />
co.uk<br />
Marketplace Events Hits <strong>the</strong> Ground Runn<strong>in</strong>g after<br />
Acquir<strong>in</strong>g dmg’s Home <strong>Show</strong> Portfolio<br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
Cleveland, OH – The new company<br />
formed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> sale of dmg world media’s<br />
North American home shows portfolio<br />
wasted no time <strong>in</strong> hir<strong>in</strong>g a high-profile<br />
spokesman and also launch<strong>in</strong>g a<br />
consult<strong>in</strong>g service for consumer show<br />
organizers and exhibitors.<br />
Marketplace Events, which acquired<br />
<strong>the</strong> dmg shows on July 24 <strong>in</strong> a deal<br />
valued at $53 million, followed up with<br />
<strong>the</strong> announcement July 25 that it had<br />
signed Ty Penn<strong>in</strong>gton, host of ABC’s<br />
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, as <strong>the</strong><br />
official spokesman for <strong>the</strong> 38 shows held<br />
<strong>in</strong> 27 markets.<br />
Tom Baugh, who ran <strong>the</strong> home<br />
shows for dmg and has been named<br />
<strong>the</strong> first CEO of Marketplace Events,<br />
said Penn<strong>in</strong>gton’s deal showed that<br />
<strong>the</strong> newly formed company was <strong>in</strong>tent<br />
on streng<strong>the</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> portfolio. “Our<br />
new partnership with Ty Penn<strong>in</strong>gton is<br />
just one example of how we <strong>in</strong>tend to<br />
grow our bus<strong>in</strong>ess by aggressively and<br />
strategically differentiat<strong>in</strong>g ourselves<br />
from o<strong>the</strong>r home show producers,” said<br />
Baugh.<br />
Marketplace Events consists<br />
of <strong>the</strong> dmg North American home<br />
shows division and was formed for<br />
<strong>the</strong> purpose of <strong>the</strong> acquisition by an<br />
affiliate of Stephens Inc., a private<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment bank<strong>in</strong>g firm based <strong>in</strong> Little<br />
Rock, AR.<br />
Baugh will be jo<strong>in</strong>ed at Marketplace<br />
Events by a host of dmg employees who<br />
were <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> transaction. Senior<br />
executives <strong>in</strong>clude CFO Mark White,<br />
who had been vice president f<strong>in</strong>ance at<br />
dmg; Lisa Kropf, senior vice president,<br />
Tom Baugh<br />
Ty Penn<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
sales and market<strong>in</strong>g and former director<br />
of market<strong>in</strong>g and sponsorship at dmg,<br />
and Regional Vice Presidents Liz<br />
Benkovich and Mike Webster, both<br />
former dmg regional directors.<br />
Along with keep<strong>in</strong>g its shows<br />
operat<strong>in</strong>g as scheduled, Marketplace<br />
Events is also branch<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong><br />
consult<strong>in</strong>g field. Marketplace Event<br />
Consultants will be led by <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
veteran Paul Schweitzer, who began<br />
his career <strong>in</strong> 1979 with Sou<strong>the</strong>x<br />
Exhibitions, which was acquired by dmg<br />
<strong>in</strong> 1996.<br />
Baugh said <strong>the</strong> consultancy would<br />
draw on his staff ’s collective experience<br />
to assist consumer show exhibitors and<br />
producers of events <strong>in</strong> non-competitive<br />
markets. “We produce 38 shows each<br />
year, which gives us an opportunity to<br />
test, measure and learn what works –<br />
and what doesn’t – much more quickly<br />
than o<strong>the</strong>r operators,” he said.<br />
Reach Tom Baugh at (866) 463-3663<br />
or tom@marketplaceevents.com<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 8<br />
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Little Italy and Ukra<strong>in</strong>ian Village not only welcome <strong>the</strong> world, <strong>the</strong>y embody it. What’s more, <strong>the</strong> McCormick Place Campus,<br />
with its own diverse array of meet<strong>in</strong>g facilities, lets you plan events of all shapes and sizes.<br />
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News<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 6<br />
AEM Targets Global<br />
Audience for New<br />
Farm <strong>Show</strong><br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
Milwaukee, WI – The Association of<br />
Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will<br />
launch an ambitious new agriculture<br />
trade show <strong>in</strong> 2010 that will seek out an<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational audience and aim to become<br />
a mid-W<strong>in</strong>ter hub of corporate meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r activities for <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
The AG CONNECT Expo will debut<br />
January 12-15, 2010 at <strong>the</strong> Orange County<br />
Convention Center <strong>in</strong> Orlando, FL. The<br />
AEM has a goal of 250,000 net square<br />
feet of exhibit space and around 20,000<br />
attendees and 700 exhibitors from a wide<br />
base of farmers and companies <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
agriculture sector.<br />
The event will be held aga<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> 2011<br />
and <strong>the</strong>n switch to a biennial schedule<br />
that better aligns with o<strong>the</strong>r major<br />
<strong>in</strong>ternational farm shows.<br />
While many U.S. farm shows tend<br />
to be regional <strong>in</strong> nature and are aimed<br />
at more of a consumer-show audience,<br />
AG CONNECT Expo targets major<br />
growers along with big-ticket equipment<br />
manufacturers and producers of seeds,<br />
fertilizers and o<strong>the</strong>r agricultural <strong>in</strong>puts.<br />
The show also will <strong>in</strong>clude a robust<br />
educational component. “When<br />
we worked with focus groups we<br />
learned people wanted <strong>the</strong> educational<br />
component, but didn’t want to be stuck<br />
sitt<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> a 300-seat auditorium listen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to lectures. They wanted <strong>the</strong> opportunity<br />
to <strong>in</strong>terface with <strong>the</strong> speakers and with<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir peer group,” Charlie O’Brien, AEM’s<br />
vice president of agricultural services,<br />
told <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>.<br />
O’Brien said that while <strong>the</strong> First<br />
Quarter of <strong>the</strong> year was generally <strong>the</strong><br />
high season for agricultural meet<strong>in</strong>gs, <strong>the</strong><br />
AEM anticipated its show would become<br />
a must-attend event that would draw<br />
smaller summits, association meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
and corporate ga<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>in</strong>to its orbit.<br />
“The <strong>in</strong>tent is to make this a ga<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g<br />
place for agriculture,” O’Brien said. “As<br />
we found on <strong>the</strong> construction side of <strong>the</strong><br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess, people like to take advantage<br />
of a ‘ga<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g place’ and have strategic<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>gs. Everyone is so busy <strong>the</strong>se days,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y want to take advantage of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
people be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> same place at <strong>the</strong><br />
same time,” he added.<br />
The added attraction of Florida <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> W<strong>in</strong>ter should also be an enticement<br />
for attendees. While golf courses and<br />
amusement parks spr<strong>in</strong>g to m<strong>in</strong>d, <strong>the</strong><br />
Sunsh<strong>in</strong>e State has o<strong>the</strong>r draws for <strong>the</strong><br />
farm crowd. “Florida has pretty deep<br />
roots <strong>in</strong> agriculture,” O’Brien said. “There<br />
are 280 different crops that are grown<br />
very close to Orlando, so we expect to<br />
extend out from <strong>the</strong> actual trade show<br />
and give people some opportunities to<br />
see some of <strong>the</strong> agriculture <strong>in</strong> Florida as<br />
well.”<br />
Reach Charlie O’Brien at (414) 298-<br />
4157 or cobrien@aem.org<br />
Questex Adds<br />
Spa<strong>Trade</strong> to Beauty<br />
Group Portfolio<br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
Newton, MA - Questex Media Group, Inc.<br />
heated up its position <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> boom<strong>in</strong>g<br />
spa <strong>in</strong>dustry by acquir<strong>in</strong>g Spa<strong>Trade</strong>,<br />
organizers of <strong>the</strong> SpaExec network<strong>in</strong>g<br />
events and two <strong>in</strong>dustry portals.<br />
Spa<strong>Trade</strong> will be added to Questex’s<br />
Beauty Industry Group portfolio which<br />
<strong>in</strong>cludes <strong>the</strong> International Beauty <strong>Show</strong>s,<br />
<strong>the</strong> International Es<strong>the</strong>tics, Cosmetics & Spa<br />
Conferences (IECSC) and <strong>the</strong> SPATEC<br />
appo<strong>in</strong>tment events.<br />
Questex has built a portfolio that<br />
also <strong>in</strong>cludes American Spa and American<br />
Salon magaz<strong>in</strong>es to compliment its<br />
events. Spa<strong>Trade</strong> has two <strong>in</strong>dustry Web<br />
portals with 15,000 registered members<br />
represent<strong>in</strong>g spa owners, operators,<br />
practitioners, and suppliers from 94<br />
countries.<br />
Terms of <strong>the</strong> acquisition were not<br />
revealed <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> August 20 announcement.<br />
Questex President & CEO Kerry Gumas<br />
stated that Nancy Griff<strong>in</strong>, <strong>the</strong> founder<br />
and president of Spa<strong>Trade</strong>, would<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue to run <strong>the</strong> company.<br />
Spa<strong>Trade</strong> was launched <strong>in</strong> 2000, <strong>in</strong><br />
time to catch a develop<strong>in</strong>g bull market <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> spa <strong>in</strong>dustry. A study releasd <strong>in</strong> May at<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>2008</strong> Global Spa Summit <strong>in</strong> New York<br />
estimated <strong>the</strong> worldwide spa <strong>in</strong>dustrty was<br />
valued at $250 billion <strong>in</strong> 2007, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
core revenues of $60.3 billion.<br />
The spa market<strong>in</strong>g company<br />
SpaF<strong>in</strong>der, Inc. issued a survey of travel<br />
agents on August 19 <strong>in</strong> which 58%<br />
expected book<strong>in</strong>gs for spa visits to<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue to grow <strong>in</strong> <strong>2008</strong> despite <strong>the</strong> weak<br />
economy. The survey concluded that<br />
spa access was <strong>the</strong> top consideration for<br />
travelers look<strong>in</strong>g for resort options, and<br />
that <strong>the</strong> client demographic was shift<strong>in</strong>g<br />
from Baby Boomers to <strong>the</strong> 35-to-45-yearold<br />
age bracket.<br />
Reach Kerry Gumas at (617) 219-8300<br />
or kgumas@questex.com; Nancy Griff<strong>in</strong><br />
at (707) 773-0382 or nancy@spatrade.<br />
com<br />
Urban Expositions<br />
Acquires Boston Gift<br />
<strong>Show</strong> from GLM<br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
Boston, MA – The divestiture of events by<br />
dmg world media cont<strong>in</strong>ued <strong>in</strong>to August<br />
with <strong>the</strong> announcement that <strong>the</strong> venerable<br />
Boston Gift <strong>Show</strong> had been acquired by<br />
Urban Expositions.<br />
Terms of <strong>the</strong> transaction between<br />
Urban Expositions and GLM, a division<br />
of dmg, were not revealed, although <strong>the</strong><br />
deal announced August 1 took effect<br />
immediately.<br />
The 161st annual Boston Gift <strong>Show</strong><br />
will take place March 28-31, 2009 at <strong>the</strong><br />
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.<br />
The event is expected to draw roughly<br />
500 exhibitors and 7,000 attendees. The<br />
<strong>2008</strong> show had an exhibit area of 59,625<br />
net square feet accord<strong>in</strong>g to dmg.<br />
The announcement came a week after<br />
<strong>the</strong> blockbuster sale of <strong>the</strong> dmg portfolio<br />
of 38 home shows <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> U.S. and<br />
Canada to Marketplace Events, a newly<br />
created division of Stephens Capital<br />
Partners LLC, an affiliate of <strong>the</strong> Arkansas<br />
<strong>in</strong>vestment bank<strong>in</strong>g firm Stephens Inc.<br />
The shows had been on <strong>the</strong> block s<strong>in</strong>ce<br />
last Fall.<br />
Urban Expositions was founded <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> Atlanta area <strong>in</strong> 1995 and organizes gift<br />
shows <strong>in</strong> Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Orlando<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r cities. It also runs <strong>the</strong> National<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 8<br />
Lawn & Garden <strong>Show</strong> <strong>in</strong> Wheel<strong>in</strong>g, IL,<br />
Birdwatch America, Material World and<br />
Technology Solutions <strong>in</strong> Miami Beach.<br />
“We are look<strong>in</strong>g forward to extend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
our regional market niche to Boston and<br />
<strong>the</strong> New England area,” said Doug Miller,<br />
president of Urban Expositions. He<br />
added that his company’s sales, market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and buyer relations staff would ensure a<br />
smooth transition and additional product<br />
offer<strong>in</strong>gs for <strong>the</strong>ir Boston customers.<br />
Reach Alan Steel at (914) 421-3200 or<br />
alan_steel@glmshows.com; Doug Miller at<br />
(678) 285-3976 or dmiller@urban-expo.com<br />
Korse and Shomer<br />
Acquire Abilities Expo<br />
from Questex<br />
Santa Monica, CA - 5Net4 Productions,<br />
a new company formed by <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
veterans David Korse and Lew Shomer,<br />
has purchased Abilities Expo, a series<br />
of three shows geared to people with<br />
disabilities and corporate and HR<br />
managers that oversee ADA programs.<br />
The expo is a strategic fit with Shomex<br />
Production’s diversity career fairs. Shomer<br />
started with one event <strong>in</strong> 1984 and has<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce produced over 500 events.<br />
Richard and Pat Wooten launched<br />
Abilities Expo <strong>in</strong> 1979 to improve <strong>the</strong><br />
quality of life for those with disabilities<br />
by <strong>in</strong>troduc<strong>in</strong>g products, services<br />
and <strong>in</strong>formation that were previously<br />
<strong>in</strong>accessible to <strong>the</strong>m. Richard Wooten,<br />
who was paralyzed with polio when he<br />
was 15, said, “At Abilities Expo, you can<br />
turn someone’s life around <strong>in</strong> just a few<br />
days.”<br />
Abilities Expo will be held <strong>in</strong><br />
M<strong>in</strong>neapolis, <strong>September</strong> 12-14, <strong>2008</strong>;<br />
Metro New York, April 17-19, 2009;<br />
and Sou<strong>the</strong>rn California, May 29-31,<br />
2009. Korse has plans to expand <strong>the</strong><br />
franchise <strong>in</strong>to o<strong>the</strong>r areas of <strong>the</strong> country.<br />
“With an ag<strong>in</strong>g population of seniors,<br />
return<strong>in</strong>g veterans and <strong>the</strong> technology<br />
that prolongs people’s lives, we feel that<br />
Abilities Expo will provide <strong>the</strong> latest<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation on products and services<br />
that will enhance <strong>the</strong> quality of life for<br />
caregivers and people need<strong>in</strong>g assistance<br />
with disabilities,” said David Korse, CEO<br />
of 5Net4.<br />
Reach David Korse, CEO at (310)<br />
450-8831 x130 or dkorse@shomex.comm<br />
Vegas Economy<br />
Rearranges Convention<br />
Center Expansion<br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
Las Vegas, NV – The first full makeover<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Las Vegas Convention Center<br />
will get off to a more low-key start<br />
after officials decided it would be more<br />
prudent to divide <strong>the</strong> project up <strong>in</strong>to<br />
three stages and extend <strong>the</strong> construction<br />
schedule.<br />
The new plan for <strong>the</strong> $890 million<br />
project calls for <strong>the</strong> renovation of two<br />
exist<strong>in</strong>g exhibit halls before <strong>the</strong> construction<br />
of new meet<strong>in</strong>g rooms and a grand<br />
concourse and lobby is started. The work<br />
will beg<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> early 2009 ra<strong>the</strong>r than this year<br />
and will likely push completion back from<br />
<strong>the</strong> orig<strong>in</strong>al target of 2010 until 2011.<br />
The change was not expected to affect<br />
any events currently on <strong>the</strong> convention<br />
center schedule, said Chris Meyer, vice<br />
president of convention sales for <strong>the</strong> Las<br />
Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority<br />
(LVCVA).<br />
The revised construction plan will be<br />
carried out <strong>in</strong> three phases:<br />
Phase 1<br />
• Renovations of <strong>the</strong> North and Central<br />
exhibit halls, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> current<br />
Grand Concourse.<br />
• Utility relocation.<br />
• Construction of additional restrooms<br />
for Central Hall.<br />
• Construction of new police and<br />
fire stations.<br />
Phase 2<br />
• Renovation of South Hall, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
new meet<strong>in</strong>g rooms.<br />
Phase 3<br />
• Construction of new lobby and<br />
Grand Concourse.<br />
The LVCVA said <strong>the</strong> major reason for<br />
<strong>the</strong> change <strong>in</strong> plans was <strong>the</strong> nationwide<br />
economic slowdown which has led to<br />
reduced visitor spend<strong>in</strong>g and a downturn<br />
<strong>in</strong> room tax revenue<br />
The economy, particularly <strong>the</strong> tighter<br />
credit market, was cited by Boyd Gam<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Corporation earlier this month when it<br />
announced it was temporarily suspend<strong>in</strong>g<br />
construction of its Echelon hotel project.<br />
In addition, it took MGM Mirage more<br />
time than orig<strong>in</strong>ally anticipated to l<strong>in</strong>e<br />
up f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g for its ambitious CityCenter<br />
project.<br />
The Las Vegas Convention Center<br />
was opened <strong>in</strong> 1959 and is now one of<br />
<strong>the</strong> busiest convention and trade show<br />
venues <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> U.S. It offers 1,984,755<br />
square feet of prime exhibit space and is<br />
No. 3 on TSE’s rank<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>the</strong> nation’s<br />
top convention centers.<br />
Reach Chris Meyer, vice president of<br />
convention sales, at (702) 892-0711 or<br />
cmeyer@lvcva.com<br />
Boyd Temporarily<br />
Suspends Construction<br />
of Echelon<br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
Las Vegas, NV – Boyd Gam<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Corporation announced August 1 it was<br />
suspend<strong>in</strong>g construction of its $4.8 billion<br />
Echelon complex on <strong>the</strong> Las Vegas Strip<br />
due to a tough U.S. credit market and a<br />
slowdown <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> overall economy.<br />
Orig<strong>in</strong>ally scheduled to open <strong>in</strong> 2010,<br />
construction of Echelon began last<br />
Summer on an 87-acre site where <strong>the</strong><br />
landmark Stardust cas<strong>in</strong>o once stood.<br />
When announc<strong>in</strong>g its Q2 f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
results, Boyd said that it would likely be<br />
three or four quarters before work would<br />
resume on Echelon, which will <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
approximately 5,000 hotel rooms and<br />
180,000 square feet of exhibit space.<br />
“While we rema<strong>in</strong> enthusiastic about<br />
<strong>the</strong> long-term prospects for <strong>the</strong> Las Vegas<br />
market and Echelon, this is <strong>the</strong> right<br />
decision for our company at this time,”<br />
said Keith Smith of Boyd Gam<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Smith, who became president and<br />
CEO <strong>in</strong> January, said Boyd was <strong>in</strong><br />
discussions with its two development<br />
partners about delay<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir respective<br />
agreements on <strong>the</strong> project. The delay<br />
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would allow Boyd more time to nail down<br />
f<strong>in</strong>anc<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>the</strong> projects.<br />
Reach Keith Smith at (702) 792-7200<br />
or keithsmith@boydgam<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />
Red 7 Media to<br />
Manage EDPA<br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
Norwalk, CT – Red 7 Media took its first<br />
step <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> association management<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess July 28 by w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
management contract for <strong>the</strong> Exhibit<br />
Designers and Producers Association<br />
(EDPA), a trade association that<br />
represents companies that design, build<br />
and <strong>in</strong>stall trade show exhibits. Kerry<br />
Smith, president and CEO of Red 7<br />
Media, will also serve on <strong>the</strong> board of <strong>the</strong><br />
Society of Independent <strong>Show</strong> Organizers<br />
(SISO), giv<strong>in</strong>g him broad oversight of<br />
two major <strong>in</strong>dustry associations.<br />
Management of <strong>the</strong> EDPA and its<br />
foundation will transition <strong>in</strong> August to<br />
Red 7 Media from Kellen Company,<br />
which ran <strong>the</strong> association for <strong>the</strong> past 10<br />
years with Peter Dicks as its executive<br />
director. The EDPA will be managed<br />
from <strong>the</strong> Red 7 Media office <strong>in</strong> Norwalk,<br />
CT with Event Market<strong>in</strong>g Institute<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Michael Westcott serv<strong>in</strong>g as<br />
<strong>in</strong>terim manag<strong>in</strong>g director. Terms of <strong>the</strong><br />
contract were not revealed.<br />
Red 7 Media was formed <strong>in</strong> 2002<br />
and publishes <strong>the</strong> exhibition-<strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
magaz<strong>in</strong>es EXPO, Event Marketer and<br />
Event Design.<br />
“We share a number of mutual goals<br />
for <strong>the</strong> exhibit and event <strong>in</strong>dustry, and<br />
<strong>the</strong> team at Red 7 is poised to take on this<br />
new role and hit <strong>the</strong> ground runn<strong>in</strong>g,”<br />
MaryBeth Gieser, president of <strong>the</strong> EDPA,<br />
told <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>.<br />
The association is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> middle of<br />
a 5-year bus<strong>in</strong>ess plan aimed at overall<br />
growth. Gieser said Red 7 Media would<br />
be responsible for educational programs,<br />
operations and events.<br />
The EDPA has more than 400<br />
corporate members <strong>in</strong> 18 countries. Its<br />
<strong>2008</strong> Annual Conference & Supplier <strong>Show</strong>case<br />
will be held December 3-5 <strong>in</strong> Miami.<br />
Red 7 Media hardly swooped out of<br />
<strong>the</strong> blue to capture <strong>the</strong> EDPA contract.<br />
Gieser told <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> that <strong>the</strong><br />
two parties had crossed paths repeatedly<br />
with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> exhibit <strong>in</strong>dustry and had<br />
collaborated on sponsorship programs<br />
s<strong>in</strong>ce 2005. In addition, both have been<br />
active <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Certified Exhibit Designer<br />
program as well as o<strong>the</strong>r educational<br />
efforts. “It seemed natural to explore<br />
our mutual <strong>in</strong>terests fur<strong>the</strong>r <strong>in</strong> order<br />
to enhance our member value and <strong>the</strong><br />
growth of <strong>the</strong> EDPA,” she said.<br />
Reach Kerry Smith at (203) 854-<br />
6730 or ksmith@red7media.com;<br />
MaryBeth Gieser at (303) 572-1149 or<br />
marybeth@proctorproductions.com;<br />
Michael Westcott at (203) 854-6730 or<br />
mwestcott@red7media.com<br />
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T r e n d i n g & S p e n d i n g<br />
The Economy Takes Three Steps<br />
Forward but Has a Long Way to Go<br />
Darlene Gudea,<br />
VP/publisher & editor<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>’s<br />
Trend<strong>in</strong>g & Spend<strong>in</strong>g Forecast<br />
Fig. I: TSE Forecast of<br />
Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space<br />
1.8% October<br />
2.0%<br />
4th Quarter<br />
2.2%<br />
<strong>2008</strong><br />
Fig. II: TSE Forecast of Number<br />
of Exhibit<strong>in</strong>g Organizations<br />
2.0% October<br />
2.2%<br />
4th Quarter<br />
2.1%<br />
<strong>2008</strong><br />
Fig. IlI: TSE Forecast of<br />
Professional Attendance<br />
3.1% October<br />
2.0%<br />
4th Quarter<br />
0.3%<br />
<strong>2008</strong><br />
Fig. lV: TSE Annual Forecast<br />
of Revenue<br />
4.2%<br />
Frank Chow,<br />
senior economist<br />
Year End<strong>in</strong>g December <strong>2008</strong><br />
By Darlene Gudea,<br />
VP/publisher & editor<br />
Carlsbad, CA - What a difference a<br />
month can make. Crude oil prices have<br />
fallen 24% s<strong>in</strong>ce reach<strong>in</strong>g a record level<br />
of $147 per barrel on July 17th. In<br />
response, gas prices dropped 8% dur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> same period. In turn, food prices<br />
are com<strong>in</strong>g down due to <strong>the</strong> drop <strong>in</strong><br />
energy and transportation costs. “These<br />
developments may slow down <strong>in</strong>flation,<br />
which accelerated <strong>in</strong> recent months due to<br />
<strong>the</strong> dramatic <strong>in</strong>creases <strong>in</strong> energy prices,”<br />
said Frank Chow, senior economist for<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> magaz<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
Demand for Oil is Slow<strong>in</strong>g Worldwide<br />
In previous columns, we highlighted <strong>the</strong><br />
recent changes <strong>in</strong> consumer behavior<br />
sparked by <strong>the</strong> unprecedented high energy<br />
prices. “These changes are f<strong>in</strong>ally mak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
a serious dent <strong>in</strong> energy demand and<br />
br<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g down oil prices with it,” said<br />
Chow.<br />
How long can we expect energy<br />
demand and oil prices to cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />
fall<strong>in</strong>g? Some economists have said<br />
that given <strong>the</strong> pullback <strong>in</strong> gas prices,<br />
demand could come back if motorists<br />
feel more comfortable with <strong>the</strong> cost of<br />
fill<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir gas tanks, Chow po<strong>in</strong>ted out.<br />
However, <strong>the</strong> U.S. Energy Information<br />
Adm<strong>in</strong>istration (EIA) reported <strong>in</strong> August<br />
that oil demand dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> first half of<br />
<strong>2008</strong> fell by an average 800,000 barrels<br />
per day (bpd) compared to 2007 – <strong>the</strong><br />
biggest volume decl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> 26 years.<br />
Moreover, <strong>the</strong> EIA predicts U.S. petrol<br />
consumption <strong>in</strong> 2009 will be even lower<br />
than <strong>2008</strong>, which would mark a drop <strong>in</strong><br />
demand for three straight years.<br />
Energy demand is deteriorat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
not only <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> U.S., but also <strong>in</strong> most<br />
developed countries. Develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
countries such as Ch<strong>in</strong>a and India are still<br />
quite robust, but slow<strong>in</strong>g, accord<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
<strong>the</strong> International Energy Agency (IEA).<br />
The IEA lowered its <strong>2008</strong> forecast for<br />
oil demand from 30 developed countries<br />
(mostly <strong>in</strong> Europe and North America),<br />
to 48.6 million bpd, down 1.3 % from last<br />
year. But it said demand from develop<strong>in</strong>g<br />
countries would offset those decl<strong>in</strong>es.<br />
OPEC, which produces about 40% of<br />
<strong>the</strong> world’s oil, also revised its forecast for<br />
global oil demand <strong>in</strong> <strong>2008</strong>, from 1.20%<br />
to 1.17%. However, <strong>the</strong> cartel held its<br />
2009 forecast at 1.03%. Due to a major<br />
slowdown <strong>in</strong> transportation and <strong>in</strong>dustrial<br />
fuel consumption, growth <strong>in</strong> demand<br />
from <strong>in</strong>dustrialized nations is expected<br />
to decrease <strong>in</strong> 2009, mak<strong>in</strong>g growth <strong>in</strong><br />
world oil demand <strong>the</strong> lowest s<strong>in</strong>ce 2002.<br />
The streng<strong>the</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g U.S. currency, which<br />
reduces demand for dollar-priced oil, is<br />
contribut<strong>in</strong>g to <strong>the</strong> decl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> crude oil<br />
prices.<br />
Airl<strong>in</strong>es Are Dramatically<br />
Reduc<strong>in</strong>g Capacity<br />
Even though it appears that oil prices<br />
may moderate for ano<strong>the</strong>r year, some<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>esses have decided it cannot take<br />
<strong>the</strong> risk. Airl<strong>in</strong>es are mak<strong>in</strong>g startl<strong>in</strong>g<br />
reductions <strong>in</strong> capacity. Accord<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Official Airl<strong>in</strong>e Guide (OAG), <strong>the</strong>re<br />
will be almost 60 million fewer tickets<br />
available <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Fourth Quarter of this<br />
year compared to last year. Routes will<br />
be scrapped at 275 airports around <strong>the</strong><br />
world and 3,500 fewer planes will be<br />
needed. The U.S. will be worst hit, with a<br />
reduction of about 20 million seats, while<br />
Europe loses just 5.5 million. Experts<br />
predict fur<strong>the</strong>r reductions are sure to<br />
follow <strong>in</strong> 2009 as <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry adjusts to<br />
<strong>the</strong> current economic downturn. Willie<br />
Walsh, chief executive of British Airways,<br />
said <strong>the</strong> ail<strong>in</strong>g airl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong>dustry is fac<strong>in</strong>g its<br />
worst-ever bus<strong>in</strong>ess environment and this<br />
reduced availability is almost certa<strong>in</strong> to<br />
force up ticket prices.<br />
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T r e n d i n g & S p e n d i n g<br />
The Big 3 American auto makers are<br />
retool<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir factories from trucks and<br />
SUVs to smaller and more fuel-efficient<br />
cars and hybrids. GM and Ford have lost<br />
billions <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> past year and both face<br />
possible bankruptcy if <strong>the</strong>y can’t f<strong>in</strong>ance<br />
<strong>the</strong> cash needed to shift operations, Chow<br />
noted. Chrysler has completely elim<strong>in</strong>ated<br />
its popular leas<strong>in</strong>g programs due to fall<strong>in</strong>g<br />
vehicle prices. The Big 3 have elim<strong>in</strong>ated<br />
more than 100,000 manufactur<strong>in</strong>g jobs <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> U.S. s<strong>in</strong>ce 2006 and are <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> process<br />
of cutt<strong>in</strong>g ano<strong>the</strong>r 10,000 salaried workers<br />
this year.<br />
Energy-Dependent Industries<br />
Undergo<strong>in</strong>g a Metamorphosis<br />
Coupled with <strong>the</strong> ris<strong>in</strong>g chorus for<br />
more <strong>in</strong>vestment <strong>in</strong> w<strong>in</strong>d and solar<br />
power, liquefied natural gas (LGN)<br />
cars, electric vehicles and drill<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>the</strong><br />
energy-dependent <strong>in</strong>dustries <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
U.S. are undergo<strong>in</strong>g a metamorphosis<br />
that may determ<strong>in</strong>e <strong>the</strong>ir very survival.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> IEA po<strong>in</strong>ted out, <strong>the</strong> fastergrow<strong>in</strong>g<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g countries will have<br />
more <strong>in</strong>fluence on oil prices than <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustrialized nations <strong>in</strong> future years.<br />
“This means that <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> long-term –after<br />
<strong>the</strong> energy market rids itself of enough<br />
speculation – oil prices will once aga<strong>in</strong><br />
climb and U.S. firms must prepare now to<br />
meet this challenge,” Chow warned.<br />
Dismal Statistics<br />
Economic reports from government<br />
agencies are bleak:<br />
• Jobs cuts are still <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g. The total<br />
decl<strong>in</strong>e is 463,000 jobs so far this year<br />
and <strong>the</strong> unemployment rate jumped to<br />
5.7% <strong>in</strong> July.<br />
• Retail sales are barely keep<strong>in</strong>g pace<br />
with <strong>in</strong>flation over <strong>the</strong> past few<br />
months. The value of stimulus checks<br />
have been offset to some extent by<br />
higher energy costs. Their impact on<br />
consumer spend<strong>in</strong>g is now wan<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
• The International Monetary Fund<br />
estimated bank losses at $510 billion<br />
thus far, but believes total losses will<br />
reach over $1 trillion. New York<br />
University Economist Nouriel Roub<strong>in</strong>i<br />
estimates losses may reach $2 trillion.<br />
• Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, <strong>the</strong> two<br />
largest providers of mortgage capital,<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ue to have problems despite a<br />
huge government bailout plan.<br />
• Some 38% of small bus<strong>in</strong>esses<br />
surveyed by <strong>the</strong> National Federation of<br />
Independent Bus<strong>in</strong>ess said <strong>the</strong>y plan to<br />
raise <strong>the</strong>ir prices <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> com<strong>in</strong>g months.<br />
• U.S. consumer prices shot up a higherthan-expected<br />
5.6% <strong>in</strong> July, fuel<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
biggest year-over-year jump <strong>in</strong> more<br />
than 17 years.<br />
• After adjust<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>in</strong>flation, <strong>the</strong><br />
average weekly paycheck dropped by<br />
0.8% from June to July, extend<strong>in</strong>g an<br />
ongo<strong>in</strong>g slide <strong>in</strong> real <strong>in</strong>come. That left<br />
real earn<strong>in</strong>gs 3.1% lower <strong>in</strong> July than<br />
<strong>the</strong>y were a year ago.<br />
• National ga<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> worker productivity<br />
are dim<strong>in</strong>ish<strong>in</strong>g. The amount a U.S.<br />
employee produces for every hour<br />
grew 0.55% <strong>in</strong> Q2 of <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
• Central banks around <strong>the</strong> world are<br />
rais<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>terest rates to fight <strong>in</strong>flation.<br />
However, recent economic <strong>in</strong>dicators<br />
<strong>in</strong> Europe have been po<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g to a<br />
slowdown <strong>the</strong>re as well.<br />
• Exist<strong>in</strong>g U.S. home sales fell to a 10-<br />
year low <strong>in</strong> Q2 and <strong>the</strong> median price<br />
for a s<strong>in</strong>gle-family house dropped 7.6%<br />
as <strong>the</strong> real estate recession deepened.<br />
• Foreclosures are now a third of all<br />
sales. Bank seizures of properties <strong>in</strong><br />
default rose 184% to 77,295 <strong>in</strong> July,<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to RealtyTrac. That was <strong>the</strong><br />
steepest <strong>in</strong>crease s<strong>in</strong>ce <strong>the</strong> company<br />
began report<strong>in</strong>g data <strong>in</strong> January 2005.<br />
The Herd Mentality<br />
The economy took three steps forward<br />
last month and a few backward, but those<br />
forward steps are <strong>the</strong> ones that impact our<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>the</strong> most: lower energy prices,<br />
lower food prices and <strong>the</strong> expectation<br />
of a moderation <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>flation. But show<br />
managers have to be ever-vigilant to<br />
stay ahead of <strong>the</strong> game. Retail<strong>in</strong>g and<br />
apparel shows are suffer<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> most <strong>in</strong><br />
this economic downturn, contribut<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to a major drop <strong>in</strong> forecasted attendance<br />
(see Figure III). And <strong>the</strong> herd mentality<br />
is an ever-present danger – when a few<br />
bellwe<strong>the</strong>rs pull out <strong>in</strong> a very public way,<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs may follow suit. See how Hanley<br />
Wood successfully overcame that scenario<br />
on p. 28.<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>’s<br />
Trend<strong>in</strong>g & Spend<strong>in</strong>g Forecast<br />
Fig. V: Sector Performance<br />
Best Perform<strong>in</strong>g Sectors<br />
• Automotive • Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Services • Medical<br />
• Communications • Hospitality<br />
• Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment • Technology<br />
• Government • Transportation<br />
Mixed Performance<br />
• Construction • Sport<strong>in</strong>g Goods<br />
worst Perform<strong>in</strong>g Sectors<br />
• Apparel<br />
• Retail<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• Food<br />
Fig. VI: 10 Economic Indicators<br />
Consumer Confidence: The Consumer Confidence Index<br />
improved <strong>in</strong> July and made fur<strong>the</strong>r ga<strong>in</strong>s <strong>in</strong> August, reach<strong>in</strong>g 56.9<br />
(1985=100), up from 51.9 <strong>in</strong> July and 50.4 <strong>in</strong> June.<br />
GDP Growth: After adjust<strong>in</strong>g for <strong>in</strong>flation, <strong>the</strong> economy grew<br />
3.3% <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Second Quarter, defy<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> accepted def<strong>in</strong>ition of a<br />
recession, which is two successful quarters of negative GDP.<br />
Hous<strong>in</strong>g Starts: Construction on new homes fell 11% from<br />
June levels and 30% from July 2007. This is <strong>the</strong> slowest pace <strong>in</strong><br />
more than 17 years.<br />
Industrial Production: Industrial production <strong>in</strong>creased only<br />
0.2% <strong>in</strong> July after advanc<strong>in</strong>g 0.4% <strong>in</strong> June.<br />
Inflation: Core <strong>in</strong>flation, which excludes volatile food and energy<br />
costs, rose dramatically by 2.4% <strong>in</strong> July. Overall <strong>in</strong>flation reached<br />
an annual rate of 5.6%.<br />
Interest Rate: The Fed held its key federal funds rates steady<br />
at 2%.<br />
Job Growth: U.S. employers cut 51,000 jobs from <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
payrolls <strong>in</strong> July, a net loss for <strong>the</strong> seventh straight month. This<br />
br<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>the</strong> number of lost jobs this year to 463,000.<br />
Lead<strong>in</strong>g Indicators:The lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dex decreased sharply <strong>in</strong><br />
July by 0.7% as a result of plummet<strong>in</strong>g build<strong>in</strong>g permits and<br />
fall<strong>in</strong>g stock prices.<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g: Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g activity was essentially flat <strong>in</strong><br />
July with <strong>the</strong> ISM Index at 50.2.<br />
Retail Sales: July retail sales dropped 0.1%, led by weak auto<br />
sales and a slump at restaurants and sport<strong>in</strong>g goods stores.<br />
Unemployment Rate: The unemployment rate edged up<br />
slightly from 5.5% to 5.7%.<br />
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics;<br />
The Conference Board; The Institute for Supply Management<br />
(ISM); U.S. Commerce Department<br />
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T r e n d i n g & S p e n d i n g<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>’s Exposition Forecast<strong>in</strong>g Board<br />
Darlene Gudea,<br />
Publisher & Editor,<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
Frank Chow,<br />
Senior Economist,<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
Tom Caridi,<br />
CFO,<br />
Questex Media Group<br />
Nancy Walsh,<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Vice President,<br />
Reed Exhibitions<br />
Chris Meyer,<br />
Vice President, Convention Sales,<br />
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors<br />
Authority<br />
“We have seen an <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> future bus<strong>in</strong>ess leads<br />
over <strong>the</strong> last three months. <strong>Trade</strong> show attendance<br />
at retail-related events has decreased moderately.<br />
Construction, communications and technology events<br />
have all had significant <strong>in</strong>creases <strong>in</strong> attendance,<br />
with some percentages reach<strong>in</strong>g double digits.<br />
Industry events such as DMAI [Dest<strong>in</strong>ation Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Association International] and MPI [Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Professionals International] had double-digit growth<br />
<strong>in</strong> attendance.”<br />
Chris Meyer<br />
cmeyer@lvcva.com<br />
Margaret<br />
Pederson,<br />
President,<br />
Amerix<br />
Doug Ducate,<br />
President & CEO,<br />
Center for Exhibition<br />
Industry Research (CEIR)<br />
Tim McGill,<br />
CEO,<br />
Hargrove Inc.<br />
Jack Chalden,<br />
VP, Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Development<br />
& Industry Relations,<br />
BDMetrics, Inc.<br />
Skip Cox,<br />
President & CEO,<br />
Exhibit Surveys<br />
“The <strong>in</strong>creased cost of travel will likely be <strong>the</strong><br />
primary driver of negative pressure on attendance<br />
growth <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> short term, probably more so than <strong>the</strong><br />
economy. This could result <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>creased regionality<br />
of attendance for some shows. None<strong>the</strong>less, we still<br />
expect modest overall growth <strong>in</strong> attendance for <strong>the</strong><br />
year.<br />
“Major B-to-B marketers are cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g to feel<br />
cost-cutt<strong>in</strong>g pressures. S<strong>in</strong>ce exhibit and event budgets<br />
are now command<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> largest percentage of <strong>the</strong><br />
market<strong>in</strong>g budget (accord<strong>in</strong>g to recent research of B2B<br />
marketers by Forrester and Market<strong>in</strong>g Profs), exhibits<br />
and events are likely to be <strong>the</strong> biggest target. Longterm,<br />
however, trade shows and events should fare<br />
well as <strong>the</strong>se same marketers are plac<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>creased<br />
importance and value on customer-fac<strong>in</strong>g activities,<br />
accord<strong>in</strong>g to research by <strong>the</strong> CMO Council. It will be<br />
more critical <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> future for exhibitions to substantiate<br />
<strong>the</strong> ROI/ROO exhibitors can achieve at exhibitions as we<br />
cont<strong>in</strong>ually compete for market<strong>in</strong>g budgets.”<br />
Skip Cox<br />
skip@exhibitsurveys.com<br />
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T r e n d i n g & S p e n d i n g<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>’s Exposition Forecast<strong>in</strong>g Board<br />
Terence Donnelly,<br />
VP, <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Markets,<br />
Experient<br />
“Of all <strong>the</strong> events that Experient is manag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
attendee registration, 52% are ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir pace with last year. Approximately 25%<br />
have decl<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g attendance. The rema<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
23% tracked attendance growth. There are two<br />
sectors that are completely flat <strong>in</strong> attendance<br />
numbers: Food and Raw Materials/Science. The<br />
largest decl<strong>in</strong>es <strong>in</strong> event attendance occurred<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Build<strong>in</strong>g, Construction, Home & Repair<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry. The largest growth occurred <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
Government, Public and Nonpublic Services<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry.”<br />
Terence Donnelly<br />
terence.donnelly@experient-<strong>in</strong>c.com<br />
Brian Tully,<br />
Senior Vice President,<br />
Food Market<strong>in</strong>g Institute<br />
Steven Hacker,<br />
President & CEO,<br />
International Association of<br />
Exhibitions & Events (IAEE)<br />
Carrie Freeman<br />
Parsons<br />
Vice Chairman &<br />
Chief Market<strong>in</strong>g Officer, Freeman<br />
Steve Moore,<br />
President & CEO,<br />
Greater Phoenix Convention<br />
& Visitors Bureau<br />
Clark Williams,<br />
President,<br />
CompuSystems<br />
Tom Mobley<br />
Senior Vice President,<br />
Convention Centers,<br />
Global Spectrum<br />
Gregg Caren,<br />
Senior Vice President<br />
of Strategic Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
Development, SMG<br />
Robert Canton,<br />
Director, Convention &<br />
Tourism Service,<br />
PricewaterhouseCoopers<br />
James Rooney,<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director,<br />
Massachusetts Convention<br />
Center Authority<br />
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Instant Replay<br />
Economy <strong>in</strong> Retreat Means It’s Time for<br />
Sales Staffs to Charge Full Speed Ahead<br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
Long Beach, CA – The downshift<strong>in</strong>g of<br />
<strong>the</strong> U.S. economy means trade show<br />
organizers could see <strong>the</strong>ir sales force <strong>in</strong><br />
danger of becom<strong>in</strong>g bogged down <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
same malaise that will be gripp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
exhibitors and key attendees.<br />
And accord<strong>in</strong>g to Helen Berman, a<br />
longtime consultant and coach for sales<br />
professionals, that means managers will<br />
have <strong>the</strong>ir hands full<br />
ensur<strong>in</strong>g that sales<br />
staff have everyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong>y need to keep<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir customers – and<br />
<strong>the</strong>mselves – from<br />
fall<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>to a funk as<br />
market<strong>in</strong>g budgets<br />
tighten.<br />
“A lot of us are<br />
scared and a lot of us<br />
Helen Berman<br />
are <strong>in</strong> denial,” Berman told <strong>the</strong> Southwest<br />
Chapter of <strong>the</strong> International Association of<br />
Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) July 22.<br />
“The next th<strong>in</strong>g you have to do is to face<br />
reality and also get to <strong>the</strong> po<strong>in</strong>t where<br />
your colleagues do as well.”<br />
Reality will be different from show to<br />
show depend<strong>in</strong>g on what <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>the</strong>y<br />
serve, although higher costs for travel<br />
and st<strong>in</strong>gier market<strong>in</strong>g budgets will likely<br />
have organizers across <strong>the</strong> board digg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong> for a rough ride. “How are you go<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to ride this rollercoaster by m<strong>in</strong>imiz<strong>in</strong>g<br />
anyth<strong>in</strong>g negative and at <strong>the</strong> same time<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g advantage of anyth<strong>in</strong>g new?,”<br />
Berman asked <strong>the</strong> crowd of nearly 70<br />
IAEE members – many <strong>the</strong>mselves <strong>in</strong><br />
sales – who attended her presentation at<br />
<strong>the</strong> Long Beach Convention Center.<br />
Berman’s advice boiled down to <strong>the</strong><br />
fact that just a few years ago, exhibitors<br />
may have signed up after a few phone<br />
calls. Now, <strong>the</strong>y may have to be coaxed,<br />
cajoled and o<strong>the</strong>rwise reeled <strong>in</strong> like a<br />
marl<strong>in</strong> on <strong>the</strong> run. Therefore, it is up to<br />
sales staffs to keep <strong>the</strong> clients engaged<br />
and l<strong>in</strong>es of communication open over<br />
<strong>the</strong> long haul so that exhibitors don’t<br />
make <strong>the</strong> potentially disastrous mistake of<br />
decid<strong>in</strong>g that a trade show won’t offer an<br />
adequate ROI next time around.<br />
Personal Playbook for Tough Times<br />
• Commit yourself to giv<strong>in</strong>g 100% to<br />
your job. Don’t let <strong>the</strong> idea that <strong>the</strong><br />
economy is slow become an excuse<br />
for slow<strong>in</strong>g down. “There is no magic<br />
bullet,” Berman said. “A lot of it is<br />
gett<strong>in</strong>g back to basics.” Make sure<br />
your sales staff ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s a consistent<br />
pace of phone calls to prospects. Have<br />
<strong>the</strong>m keep a log of how many calls<br />
were made and how many times <strong>the</strong>y<br />
got through to <strong>the</strong> decision maker.<br />
• Keep <strong>the</strong> l<strong>in</strong>es of communication<br />
open. Berman suggested that<br />
sales people take on <strong>the</strong> role of<br />
“compassionate cheerleader” –<br />
someone who allows clients to cry on<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir shoulder while encourag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>m<br />
to stay <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> game and not become<br />
so discouraged <strong>the</strong>y do someth<strong>in</strong>g<br />
rash such as skip a trade show. “Don’t<br />
let your clients use a recession as an<br />
excuse to fail,” she said.<br />
• Don’t take rejection personally.<br />
Sales people are often <strong>the</strong>ir own breed<br />
of cat, psychologically. Those who<br />
revel <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> euphoria of clos<strong>in</strong>g a big<br />
deal can tumble <strong>in</strong>to despair when<br />
<strong>the</strong>y hit a cold streak and <strong>the</strong>ir meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
quotas appear even more daunt<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
“Tra<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>m to stay on task, stay <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
game, and don’t let your clients bench<br />
<strong>the</strong>mselves,” said Berman.<br />
• Look to <strong>the</strong> future. Sometimes, you<br />
have to accept it when an exhibitor<br />
downsizes. “At least <strong>the</strong>y are still on<br />
board and recognize that your show is<br />
a positive <strong>in</strong>vestment,” she said. When<br />
<strong>the</strong> economy improves, <strong>the</strong>se clients<br />
may <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>the</strong>ir spend<strong>in</strong>g. “It’s not<br />
an ‘all-or-noth<strong>in</strong>g’ game,” Berman said.<br />
Buy<strong>in</strong>g Decisions<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ue <strong>in</strong><br />
Economic Downturn<br />
Sales consultant and coach<br />
Helen Berman advised attendees<br />
at <strong>the</strong> IAEE Southwest Chapter<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g on July 22 to be m<strong>in</strong>dful<br />
that <strong>in</strong> a recession, key buyers will<br />
still make buy<strong>in</strong>g decisions despite<br />
<strong>the</strong> slow economy and tighter<br />
budgets. Berman sourced f<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
from <strong>in</strong>dependent surveys by BtoB<br />
magaz<strong>in</strong>e and Yankelovich/Harris<br />
to illustrate her po<strong>in</strong>t that sales<br />
dollars are potentially still available,<br />
even if not plentiful:<br />
• BtoB found 70% of marketers<br />
<strong>in</strong>dicate <strong>the</strong>y will ei<strong>the</strong>r hold or<br />
<strong>in</strong>crease <strong>the</strong>ir market<strong>in</strong>g budgets<br />
dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>2008</strong> despite concerns<br />
about a recession.<br />
• As of February, 58.3% still had<br />
not revised <strong>the</strong>ir budgets; 12.3%<br />
revised up; and only 29.4%<br />
revised down.<br />
• The Yankelovich/Harris survey<br />
stated that even <strong>in</strong> a down<br />
economy:<br />
- 97% of executives agree<br />
with <strong>the</strong> statement that it is<br />
“important to cont<strong>in</strong>ue to<br />
<strong>in</strong>vest to rema<strong>in</strong> competitive <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> future.”<br />
- Over 85% believe advertis<strong>in</strong>g<br />
(market<strong>in</strong>g) dur<strong>in</strong>g that time is<br />
crucial.<br />
- 99% agree on <strong>the</strong> importance<br />
of keep<strong>in</strong>g abreast of new<br />
products and services.<br />
- 95% ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> a high <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> and learn<strong>in</strong>g those<br />
new products.<br />
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Instant Replay<br />
Postponed<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 16<br />
No Rest for Management, Ei<strong>the</strong>r<br />
Sales people can’t be left to <strong>the</strong>ir own<br />
devices dur<strong>in</strong>g an economic downturn.<br />
Supervisors, department heads and even<br />
chief executives will have to pay closer<br />
attention to <strong>the</strong>ir folks <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> field to keep<br />
<strong>the</strong>m focused and enthusiastic.<br />
As <strong>the</strong> sledd<strong>in</strong>g gets tougher, sales<br />
people naturally beg<strong>in</strong> agoniz<strong>in</strong>g. It can<br />
get to <strong>the</strong> po<strong>in</strong>t, Berman warned, that fear<br />
leads to a freeze-up <strong>in</strong> which sales people<br />
and perhaps even <strong>the</strong>ir supervisors retreat<br />
<strong>in</strong>to a shell and go through <strong>the</strong> motions<br />
when <strong>the</strong>y should be out hustl<strong>in</strong>g harder<br />
than ever.<br />
Berman said senior sales staff and<br />
department heads need to step <strong>in</strong> and<br />
offer <strong>the</strong> guidance and encouragement<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir junior employees will need to rema<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> game. “If <strong>the</strong>y are ever go<strong>in</strong>g to fall<br />
down <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> job, this will be <strong>the</strong> time <strong>the</strong>y<br />
do it,” Berman said. “And it will be out of<br />
fear.”<br />
Seek Out <strong>the</strong> Senior ‘Yes’ Men<br />
When <strong>the</strong>re is less money to spend on<br />
exhibit<strong>in</strong>g, it may be necessary for show<br />
organizers to bypass mid-level managers<br />
and take <strong>the</strong>ir case upstairs. People tasked<br />
with approv<strong>in</strong>g trade show expenditures for<br />
an exhibitor may be under firm orders to<br />
hold down expenses, which means a show<br />
sales person is wast<strong>in</strong>g time s<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
benefits of exhibit<strong>in</strong>g. “We need to speak to<br />
<strong>the</strong> ultimate decision maker,” Berman said.<br />
“What we need to do is go up.”<br />
Such situations provide show<br />
organizers <strong>the</strong> opportunity to step <strong>in</strong><br />
and use <strong>the</strong>ir connections and seniority<br />
to ga<strong>in</strong> access to <strong>the</strong> vice presidents and<br />
CEOs of exhibit<strong>in</strong>g companies who can<br />
make th<strong>in</strong>gs happen. In <strong>the</strong> executive<br />
suite, <strong>the</strong> logic of exhibit<strong>in</strong>g can be more<br />
persuasive, and deals can be made.<br />
Protect Your Prices<br />
The rationale for exhibit<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> good<br />
times is much <strong>the</strong> same as it is when<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs are not so good and should be<br />
<strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> focus of a sales presentation.<br />
But sales staff should expect that more<br />
customers will flat-out ask for discounts<br />
on <strong>the</strong>ir booth space. That, she said, is a<br />
slippery slope best to be avoided. “If you<br />
start play<strong>in</strong>g that game, you are go<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
be play<strong>in</strong>g it for years to come,” she said.<br />
Some o<strong>the</strong>r ideas to consider:<br />
• New sponsor packages. Give<br />
exhibitors a deal to buy <strong>in</strong>to<br />
sponsorship programs or upgraded<br />
packages. The <strong>in</strong>creased visibility will<br />
give <strong>the</strong> exhibitor a better chance for<br />
a good ROI while <strong>the</strong> show ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>tegrity of its pric<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
• Create webcasts. Pre-show Internet<br />
presentations give exhibitors ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
opportunity to get <strong>in</strong> front of <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
customers. Companies that simply<br />
cannot afford to spr<strong>in</strong>g for a large<br />
booth can augment <strong>the</strong> ROI on a<br />
10’x10’ booth by sponsor<strong>in</strong>g an onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
presentation as well.<br />
• Consider new events. A smaller,<br />
more focused show may be more<br />
economical and appeal<strong>in</strong>g to an<br />
undecided exhibitor. “You can slice<br />
and dice <strong>the</strong>ir marketplace and you’ll<br />
be <strong>the</strong> ones that br<strong>in</strong>g it to <strong>the</strong>m,”<br />
Berman said.<br />
• Become an <strong>in</strong>formation font for <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry. Sales people can become a<br />
primary source of solid <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
about <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry <strong>the</strong>y serve because<br />
<strong>the</strong>y are <strong>in</strong> constant contact with so<br />
many of <strong>the</strong> players. But don’t give it<br />
away, Berman said. Sales people can<br />
use <strong>the</strong>ir knowledge as leverage to<br />
keep l<strong>in</strong>es of communication open<br />
with customers. “Tell <strong>the</strong>m, ‘You don’t<br />
necessarily have to pay for it, but you<br />
have to engage me,’” Berman said.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> same time, managers should<br />
make sure <strong>the</strong>ir junior people are well<br />
schooled and up to date on <strong>the</strong> issues<br />
affect<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir exhibitors’ bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
so <strong>the</strong>y can carry on an <strong>in</strong>-depth<br />
discussion.<br />
Pep Talk Over, Sales Team Takes <strong>the</strong> Field<br />
Berman left <strong>the</strong> IAEE crowd know<strong>in</strong>g<br />
that while <strong>the</strong>y would likely face a tough<br />
game <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> months ahead, <strong>the</strong>y could<br />
come out on <strong>the</strong> w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g side with some<br />
smart play, teamwork and effort. “The<br />
companies that do <strong>the</strong> best job and fight<br />
for progress are <strong>the</strong> ones that are go<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
survive,” she said.<br />
Reach Helen Berman at (310) 230-<br />
3899 or hberman@helenberman.com<br />
Economy Scrubs<br />
Ziff’s DigitalLife<br />
Expo for <strong>2008</strong><br />
By Hil Anderson, senior editor<br />
New York, NY – The ail<strong>in</strong>g U.S.<br />
economy prompted Ziff Davis Media to<br />
cancel this year’s edition of its DigitalLife<br />
Expo <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 11th hour even though<br />
<strong>the</strong> consumer show drew a record<br />
attendance last year.<br />
Paul O’Reilly, vice president of <strong>the</strong><br />
company’s Consumer Group, said <strong>the</strong><br />
plan is to br<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> show back <strong>in</strong> 2009.<br />
“Poor economic conditions have created<br />
a very different and difficult dynamic<br />
for us this year and we weren’t confident<br />
that we could present a show experience<br />
that was consistent with <strong>the</strong> successes<br />
of prior years,” O’Reilly told <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong><br />
<strong>Executive</strong>. “We are hopeful a bigger and<br />
stronger DigitalLife will return <strong>in</strong> 2009.”<br />
DigitalLife <strong>2008</strong> was scheduled for<br />
<strong>September</strong> 25-28 at <strong>the</strong> Jacob K. Javits<br />
Convention Center <strong>in</strong> New York. The<br />
consumer show was com<strong>in</strong>g off a<br />
record year <strong>in</strong> 2007 <strong>in</strong> which it drew<br />
a reported 54,700 attendees. <strong>Show</strong><br />
management said <strong>the</strong> exhibit floor<br />
covered 250,000 square feet.<br />
The event was held <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> run-up to<br />
<strong>the</strong> Christmas shopp<strong>in</strong>g season, and <strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>the</strong> past, featured <strong>the</strong> latest consumer<br />
electronics and video gam<strong>in</strong>g products.<br />
Some products were just reach<strong>in</strong>g retail<br />
store shelves, so DigitialLife offered <strong>the</strong><br />
opportunity for consumers to ga<strong>in</strong> some<br />
hands-on experience.<br />
Media outlets also ga<strong>the</strong>red fodder<br />
for product reviews and stories on <strong>the</strong><br />
latest gift ideas for holiday shoppers.<br />
Industry sources said <strong>the</strong> show was<br />
lack<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>novative product launches<br />
this year. New products announced<br />
last year at <strong>the</strong> show were from Dell,<br />
Polk Audio, Hewlett-Packard and o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
electronics companies.<br />
Ziff faces an uphill battle <strong>in</strong><br />
resurrect<strong>in</strong>g a canceled show. COMDEX<br />
and o<strong>the</strong>r shows that were canceled or<br />
postponed never rega<strong>in</strong>ed a solid foot<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Reach Paul O’Reilly at (212) 503-<br />
3951 or paul_oreilly@ziffdavis.com<br />
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meet you <strong>the</strong>re.<br />
Airport<br />
to Downtown Com<strong>in</strong>g<br />
2009!<br />
Airport to Downtown Com<strong>in</strong>g 2009!
Power Lunch<br />
MIKE RUSBRIDGE<br />
Aim<strong>in</strong>g to Double<br />
Reed’s $1.4 Billion<br />
Exhibition Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
Mike Rusbridge is chairman and CEO<br />
of Reed Exhibitions Worldwide, based<br />
<strong>in</strong> Richmond, Surrey, UK. He jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong><br />
company <strong>in</strong> 1979 and became manag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
director of Cahners Exhibition Group,<br />
Ltd. (part of Reed Elsevier) <strong>in</strong> 1982,<br />
chief executive of Reed Exhibitions<br />
Europe <strong>in</strong> 1988, president of Reed<br />
Exhibitions Europe and Asia <strong>in</strong> 1994,<br />
and chairman of Reed Exhibitions<br />
Worldwide <strong>in</strong> 1996. He has guided <strong>the</strong><br />
company to unparalleled global success,<br />
oversee<strong>in</strong>g a dramatic expansion of Reed’s<br />
presence <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> emerg<strong>in</strong>g BRIC economies<br />
(Brazil, Russia, India and Ch<strong>in</strong>a) as<br />
well as <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Middle East and Lat<strong>in</strong><br />
America. We spoke two days before he<br />
left for a safari to Zambia with his family.<br />
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Bob: Reed Exhibitions Worldwide<br />
has experienced phenomenal growth<br />
under your leadership. How have you<br />
structured <strong>the</strong> company to achieve<br />
this?<br />
Mike: First and foremost, we are<br />
comprised of local teams serv<strong>in</strong>g local<br />
markets, which need to be quick, adaptive<br />
and entrepreneurial. Our competition is<br />
often not from o<strong>the</strong>r large organizers, but<br />
ra<strong>the</strong>r from local and national companies.<br />
We have regional presidents cover<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
world, report<strong>in</strong>g to me, as well as offices<br />
<strong>in</strong> 39 countries with 2,600 employees<br />
runn<strong>in</strong>g 500 shows.<br />
Bob: What is your revenue breakdown,<br />
vis-à-vis organic growth, acquisitions<br />
and launches?<br />
Mike: Revenue <strong>in</strong>creased 42% over <strong>the</strong><br />
last four years. That breaks down to<br />
38% organic growth, 12% launch, 15%<br />
acquisition and 23% go<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r way<br />
-- divested bus<strong>in</strong>ess.<br />
Bob: Do you have an <strong>in</strong>-house<br />
“Incubator Team” for acquisitions?<br />
Mike: Not really. We average about 8 to<br />
10 acquisitions a year, <strong>in</strong>vest<strong>in</strong>g between<br />
U.S.$150 to 200 million annually. We have<br />
a central team here that acts as a filter<br />
for 20 or 40 different properties that we<br />
are constantly evaluat<strong>in</strong>g, which <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
f<strong>in</strong>ancial, legal, etc. In <strong>the</strong> majority of<br />
cases, however, <strong>the</strong> management teams<br />
around <strong>the</strong> world drive our acquisitions –<br />
it’s truly a “flow up” system.<br />
Bob: What about enter<strong>in</strong>g new markets<br />
or territories?<br />
Mike: A team that reports to our<br />
commercial director does <strong>the</strong> bigger<br />
deals here and I get <strong>in</strong>volved with f<strong>in</strong>al<br />
approval.<br />
Bob: What do you look for primarily?<br />
Mike: We’re after a strategic fit with <strong>the</strong> 47<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry sectors where we have developed<br />
– or are develop<strong>in</strong>g – a global event<br />
network. We acquire for <strong>the</strong> long term,<br />
unlike many bus<strong>in</strong>esses funded by venture<br />
capital, which look for a three to five-year<br />
return. We look as far out as<br />
we can, comforted by Reed<br />
Elsevier’s f<strong>in</strong>ancial back<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
We are constantly seek<strong>in</strong>g<br />
high quality, market-lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
events with good susta<strong>in</strong>able<br />
growth as well as excellent<br />
management.<br />
Bob: How important is <strong>the</strong><br />
management team <strong>in</strong> an<br />
acquisition?<br />
Mike: One of <strong>the</strong> th<strong>in</strong>gs that<br />
could be a deal breaker is <strong>the</strong><br />
quality of <strong>the</strong> management<br />
team and whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y will<br />
stay on board. I would be<br />
less <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> an event or<br />
company if we felt that with<strong>in</strong><br />
six months, we could lose those<br />
people who developed that bus<strong>in</strong>ess and<br />
have <strong>the</strong> market reputation, knowledge<br />
and <strong>in</strong>telligence. We have been very<br />
fortunate <strong>in</strong> most of our acquisitions to<br />
reta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> management. Also, I am always<br />
<strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> opportunities where we can<br />
add to our own management team.<br />
Bob: What about your launches? How<br />
quickly can you tap <strong>in</strong>to a new market<br />
opportunity?<br />
Mike: Ideally, we look at a m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />
launch time of 12 months out, but<br />
preferably 18 months out. We have<br />
launched a few shows <strong>in</strong> six months’ time<br />
to ga<strong>in</strong> a competitive edge or when our<br />
research identified a strong immediate<br />
need.<br />
Bob: How many shows do you launch<br />
each year?<br />
Mike: Historically, we have launched<br />
between 30 to 40 new shows a year. This<br />
year, we’re probably go<strong>in</strong>g to launch<br />
25 to 28 events that will come from<br />
our show teams <strong>in</strong> particular markets.<br />
Approximately 50% will be brand<br />
extensions. We’re also look<strong>in</strong>g seriously<br />
at green <strong>the</strong>mes.<br />
Bob: Can you give an example of a<br />
brand extension <strong>in</strong> a new region?<br />
Top of <strong>the</strong>ir Game. Mike Rusbridge (right) and Alastair Gornall,<br />
chief executive of Reed Exhibitions UK (left), are part of a team<br />
that has built <strong>the</strong> $1.4 billion company.<br />
Mike: Virtually our entire manufactur<strong>in</strong>g<br />
portfolio has been migrated to Asia or<br />
<strong>the</strong> BRIC economies. We now have 40<br />
events <strong>in</strong> Ch<strong>in</strong>a, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g electronic<br />
manufactur<strong>in</strong>g, packag<strong>in</strong>g and o<strong>the</strong>rs that<br />
began elsewhere. We’ve done this by<br />
track<strong>in</strong>g major <strong>in</strong>dustry shifts and moved<br />
our events accord<strong>in</strong>gly. Tim<strong>in</strong>g used to<br />
be quite flexible, but today’s w<strong>in</strong>dow for<br />
accept<strong>in</strong>g an event is quite precise.<br />
Bob: I have observed that this<br />
migration has been <strong>in</strong>tegral to your<br />
success over <strong>the</strong> years.<br />
Mike: Look<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>the</strong> West, mean<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
U.S. and Europe, versus <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong><br />
world, Asia and <strong>the</strong> BRIC countries were<br />
9% of our total bus<strong>in</strong>ess 10 years ago.<br />
Today, <strong>the</strong>y are over 20% and will grow to<br />
30% with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> next few years. Ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
part of our success is <strong>the</strong> ability to see<br />
th<strong>in</strong>gs multi-dimensionally and def<strong>in</strong>e<br />
what <strong>in</strong>dustry sectors and geographies<br />
we want to be <strong>in</strong> and <strong>the</strong>n create events<br />
where our skills match <strong>the</strong>se goals. I<br />
th<strong>in</strong>k we’re good at do<strong>in</strong>g this.<br />
Bob: What are <strong>the</strong> ma<strong>in</strong> global<br />
challenges to Reed Exhibitions today?<br />
Mike: Be<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> 47 <strong>in</strong>dustry sectors and 38<br />
countries gives you a greater resilience to<br />
<strong>the</strong> vagaries of <strong>the</strong> economy. Short of<br />
everyth<strong>in</strong>g be<strong>in</strong>g down, as it was back <strong>in</strong><br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 22<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 21<br />
Long-Distance Champs. Mike Rusbridge and Olympic track star Sebastian<br />
Coe ga<strong>the</strong>r at Reed Exhibitions’ Senior Management Conference where Coe<br />
was <strong>the</strong> keynote speaker. Coe is <strong>the</strong> chairman of <strong>the</strong> London Committee of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Olympic Games.<br />
2002 to 2003 when we had <strong>the</strong> unholy<br />
tr<strong>in</strong>ity of a global economic downturn,<br />
a war and terrorism – oh yes, and SARS<br />
– you simply cannot buck that trend<br />
completely. For example, we are more<br />
resilient to what’s happen<strong>in</strong>g today <strong>in</strong><br />
America, due to compensat<strong>in</strong>g higher<br />
growth from markets <strong>in</strong> Brazil, Ch<strong>in</strong>a<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Middle East. Our blend has<br />
contributed to our double-digit revenue<br />
growth. We are just nudg<strong>in</strong>g a turnover<br />
of U.S.$1.4 billion on a management<br />
basis.<br />
Bob: That’s amaz<strong>in</strong>g for our <strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
Mike: The quality and depth of our<br />
management has fueled and susta<strong>in</strong>ed this<br />
k<strong>in</strong>d of growth and I’m really very proud<br />
of all of our people. We also made our<br />
customers <strong>the</strong> focus of our bus<strong>in</strong>ess; we<br />
try to stay very close to <strong>the</strong>ir needs <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
marketplace. Our service levels are be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
greatly enhanced, with such additions<br />
as <strong>the</strong> “Mystery Shopper” program, our<br />
Exhibitor University and several o<strong>the</strong>r<br />
<strong>in</strong>novations. Clearly, what’s happen<strong>in</strong>g<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e is ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
challenge and we’ve<br />
set ourselves a goal<br />
of driv<strong>in</strong>g U.S.$100<br />
million <strong>in</strong> e-revenue.<br />
Bob: Reed Elsevier<br />
recently put its<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t bus<strong>in</strong>ess on<br />
<strong>the</strong> block. Has it<br />
been sold?<br />
Mike: It is <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
process of be<strong>in</strong>g<br />
divested.<br />
Bob: Do you th<strong>in</strong>k<br />
o<strong>the</strong>r media<br />
companies will<br />
follow Reed’s<br />
example and sell<br />
off <strong>the</strong>ir pr<strong>in</strong>t<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess?<br />
Mike: I th<strong>in</strong>k it<br />
all depends on a<br />
company’s strategy.<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>t is a very good<br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess but it just<br />
didn’t fit <strong>the</strong> future strategy of Reed<br />
Elsevier.<br />
Bob: How would you sum up that<br />
strategy?<br />
Mike: They are look<strong>in</strong>g at market-lead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
positions, high-growth opportunities,<br />
global positions, provid<strong>in</strong>g solutions and<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e opportunities. Reed Exhibitions<br />
doesn’t fit <strong>the</strong> latter onl<strong>in</strong>e category, but<br />
we are def<strong>in</strong>itely market-lead<strong>in</strong>g, highgrowth,<br />
global and solutions-oriented.<br />
This is why we were reta<strong>in</strong>ed.<br />
Bob: What are <strong>the</strong> challenges with your<br />
onl<strong>in</strong>e offer<strong>in</strong>gs?<br />
Mike: We have about 400 websites,<br />
some of which are good and o<strong>the</strong>rs are<br />
“not quite <strong>the</strong>re.” We are add<strong>in</strong>g onl<strong>in</strong>e<br />
directories and improv<strong>in</strong>g functionality<br />
around those. We’re develop<strong>in</strong>g vertical<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry portals with three or four<br />
underway. We are look<strong>in</strong>g at platform<br />
solutions and acquisitions. In <strong>the</strong> last 12<br />
months, we’ve built an impressive team<br />
of <strong>in</strong>-house professionals to move us<br />
forward with greater confidence.<br />
Bob: Audience <strong>in</strong>volvement today is<br />
generally a comb<strong>in</strong>ation of face-toface,<br />
pr<strong>in</strong>t and onl<strong>in</strong>e. With <strong>the</strong> sale<br />
of Reed’s pr<strong>in</strong>t bus<strong>in</strong>ess, how will that<br />
affect media coverage of your events?<br />
Mike: Interest<strong>in</strong>gly, most of our shows<br />
were not associated with Reed Elsevier<br />
publications. We always had <strong>the</strong> freedom<br />
to choose among publishers. Historically,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re has been no favoritism with <strong>the</strong><br />
Reed publications and vice versa – we<br />
embrace everyone <strong>in</strong> our communities<br />
and sectors.<br />
Bob: Regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> economy, do you<br />
feel that exhibitions are a lagg<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>in</strong>dicator of economic health?<br />
Mike: I th<strong>in</strong>k that it’s historically true: “last<br />
<strong>in</strong>, last out.” By that I mean companies<br />
tend to book space 12 or even 24 months<br />
<strong>in</strong> advance, so our <strong>in</strong>dustry tends to feel<br />
<strong>the</strong> impact a little later than pr<strong>in</strong>t and<br />
comes out of <strong>the</strong>se cycles a bit later. Of<br />
course Reed Exhibitions will be impacted<br />
but we are tak<strong>in</strong>g steps to m<strong>in</strong>imize this.<br />
I also believe we are much more resilient<br />
than we were 10 years ago.<br />
Bob: Do you feel <strong>the</strong> competition has<br />
changed given <strong>the</strong> current economic<br />
climate <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> West?<br />
Mike: Aga<strong>in</strong>, I’m sure that most of my<br />
colleagues would agree that <strong>in</strong> tougher<br />
economic times, <strong>the</strong> money follows <strong>the</strong><br />
market-lead<strong>in</strong>g events. This situation is<br />
like freez<strong>in</strong>g water <strong>in</strong> a rock: it will f<strong>in</strong>d<br />
<strong>the</strong> weak spots and expose <strong>the</strong>m. If you<br />
are not close to your customers or your<br />
value proposition is not <strong>in</strong> l<strong>in</strong>e with <strong>the</strong><br />
market, you are go<strong>in</strong>g to f<strong>in</strong>d out about<br />
it very quickly. We don’t sell real estate<br />
anymore; we sell market<strong>in</strong>g solutions,<br />
respond<strong>in</strong>g to strategic imperatives of<br />
our customers. Build<strong>in</strong>g a good solution<br />
for <strong>the</strong>m may be <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g exhibit space,<br />
but <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>gly it is a multiple platform<br />
that responds to what <strong>the</strong>y hope to<br />
achieve. Personalized solutions are <strong>the</strong><br />
new norm.<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 24<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 22<br />
Bob: What are you do<strong>in</strong>g to help<br />
exhibitors deal with escalat<strong>in</strong>g costs<br />
associated with exhibitions?<br />
Mike: Several th<strong>in</strong>gs: we leverage our<br />
buy<strong>in</strong>g power for our customer’s benefit.<br />
We advise <strong>the</strong>m on how to participate,<br />
look<strong>in</strong>g at exhibit packages to fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
reduce <strong>the</strong>ir total cost. By stay<strong>in</strong>g close to<br />
customers, we are better able to provide<br />
solutions that do not necessarily <strong>in</strong>volve<br />
<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir real estate impr<strong>in</strong>t. More<br />
and more, our exhibitors come to us for<br />
assistance with <strong>the</strong>ir global market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
programs – and that’s wonderful. In<br />
essence, <strong>the</strong>ir global trade is <strong>in</strong>tertw<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
with our exhibitions.<br />
Bob: Do you still manage associationowned<br />
shows?<br />
Mike: Yes, but less than we used to. We<br />
have management contracts but more<br />
often partnerships and jo<strong>in</strong>t ventures.<br />
Depend<strong>in</strong>g on where you are <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> world,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y are very important to entry <strong>in</strong>to a<br />
marketplace and event success.<br />
Bob: How do you identify and<br />
develop future leaders with<strong>in</strong> Reed<br />
Exhibitions?<br />
Mike: We are spend<strong>in</strong>g more time<br />
develop<strong>in</strong>g our management team and<br />
enhanc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong>ir career paths. Our<br />
first requirement for any growth is<br />
to have managers available to handle<br />
it successfully. We have a variety of<br />
programs with<strong>in</strong> certa<strong>in</strong> skill areas, and we<br />
take advantage of Reed Elsevier’s many<br />
management programs. We also send<br />
people to advanced courses at schools<br />
such as Harvard University.<br />
Bob: Who were your mentors along<br />
<strong>the</strong> way?<br />
Mike: I would say that I enjoyed work<strong>in</strong>g<br />
with or for quite a number of f<strong>in</strong>e people<br />
over <strong>the</strong> years, whe<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong>y were at Clapp<br />
& Poliak, Cahners, Reed Exhibitions or<br />
Reed Elsevier. You pick up great skills and<br />
knowledge – and th<strong>in</strong>gs not to do – from<br />
all of <strong>the</strong>se contributors over <strong>the</strong> years.<br />
Bob: What advice would you give<br />
a middle-management trade show<br />
executive?<br />
Mike: The trade show <strong>in</strong>dustry worldwide<br />
is a multi-billion dollar <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
comprised of talented people but <strong>the</strong>y<br />
often wouldn’t have known about <strong>the</strong><br />
bus<strong>in</strong>ess if <strong>the</strong>y hadn’t fallen <strong>in</strong>to it. It’s<br />
fast-grow<strong>in</strong>g and excit<strong>in</strong>g with enormous<br />
potential for career growth. We need<br />
more of those k<strong>in</strong>ds of people and we<br />
need <strong>the</strong>m to stay once <strong>the</strong>y jo<strong>in</strong> us. It’s<br />
quite a multi-faceted <strong>in</strong>dustry today, and<br />
we are hir<strong>in</strong>g people who “don’t look like<br />
us”, i.e. those with different specialist skill<br />
sets. I’ve enjoyed my time <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
and highly commend it to those already<br />
here and those consider<strong>in</strong>g jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g us.<br />
Bob: What keeps you up at night?<br />
Mike: It’s dangerous to make <strong>the</strong><br />
statements I’m about to make, as<br />
comments like <strong>the</strong>se have a nasty habit<br />
of com<strong>in</strong>g back to bite one <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
future. That said, as far as I see Reed<br />
Exhibitions and our <strong>in</strong>dustry right now,<br />
<strong>the</strong>re isn’t anyth<strong>in</strong>g out <strong>the</strong>re to upset<br />
our momentum. What potentially could<br />
impact us spr<strong>in</strong>gs from our own <strong>in</strong>ternal<br />
management challenges, i.e. enough of<br />
<strong>the</strong> right people to manage our growth.<br />
M<strong>in</strong>d you, I’m very focused on any<br />
possible Achilles’ Heel, know<strong>in</strong>g that it<br />
could come from with<strong>in</strong> as well as from<br />
outside. One of our strengths is that we<br />
have “stuck to our knitt<strong>in</strong>g” and executed<br />
well on what we know best. Right now,<br />
<strong>the</strong> challenge is be<strong>in</strong>g able to ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong> our<br />
growth levels and doubl<strong>in</strong>g our bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
down <strong>the</strong> road.<br />
Reach Mike Rusbridge at +44 208 910<br />
7901 or mike.rusbridge@reedexpo.co.uk<br />
Worldwide leaders. Paul Zilk, president of Reed Midem; Paul Beh, president of Reed Exhibitions Asia/<br />
South Pacific; and Rusbridge have good reason to smile as <strong>the</strong> company is enjoy<strong>in</strong>g robust global growth.<br />
Bob Dallmeyer is<br />
Past Chairman of<br />
both <strong>the</strong> International<br />
Association of<br />
Exhibitions and<br />
Events (IAEE)<br />
and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Trade</strong><br />
<strong>Show</strong> Exhibitors<br />
Association (TSEA),<br />
as well as a former Bob Dallmeyer<br />
Director of <strong>the</strong><br />
Center for Exhibition Industry Research<br />
(CEIR). In 2006, he was <strong>in</strong>ducted <strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong><br />
Convention Industry Council’s “Hall of<br />
Leaders.” Contact Bob at 323-934-8300 or<br />
bdallmeyer@tradeshowexecutive.com<br />
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Case Study<br />
When Exhibitor Discontent Surfaces:<br />
Hanley Wood’s Turnaround Strategy<br />
By Renee Di Iulio, senior editor<br />
The year was 2003, and Surfaces, <strong>the</strong><br />
most significant show for <strong>the</strong> residential<br />
floor<strong>in</strong>g market acquired by Hanley Wood<br />
<strong>in</strong> 2000, had just experienced its best<br />
show ever. The show’s 925 exhibitors<br />
occupied 535,275 net square feet of space<br />
and drew 40,000 attendees—all records<br />
for <strong>the</strong> event. Even better, <strong>the</strong> show had<br />
also generated record revenues, more<br />
than $11 million. But before organizers<br />
could recycle <strong>the</strong>ir champagne bottles,<br />
a significant number of major buyers<br />
pulled out of <strong>the</strong> show, plac<strong>in</strong>g it <strong>in</strong> mortal<br />
danger.<br />
Hanley Wood’s first<br />
reaction was natural:<br />
confusion, panic,<br />
anger, litigiousness,<br />
fear. But <strong>the</strong> team was<br />
also smart, so it rode<br />
out <strong>the</strong> emotions and<br />
began to form and<br />
execute a plan. Galen<br />
Galen Poss Poss, president of<br />
Hanley Woods Exhibitions, shared that<br />
plan and <strong>the</strong> results at <strong>the</strong> Exhibition and<br />
Convention <strong>Executive</strong>s Forum (ECEF) <strong>in</strong><br />
June.<br />
The Situation: The show’s success<br />
had worked aga<strong>in</strong>st it. The bellwe<strong>the</strong>r<br />
exhibitors, with a very wide reach <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry, saw <strong>the</strong> grow<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>ternational<br />
presence as a threat and wanted more<br />
control, so <strong>the</strong>y pulled out and took<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs with <strong>the</strong>m. In <strong>the</strong> 10-day run-up to<br />
<strong>the</strong> space draw, Surfaces lost 90,000 square<br />
feet or 17% of <strong>the</strong> show floor. Over <strong>the</strong><br />
next 30 days, an additional 15,000 net<br />
square feet resulted from cancellations or<br />
downsiz<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The Reaction: The rumors began fly<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and reporters were circl<strong>in</strong>g. Hanley Wood<br />
executives considered <strong>the</strong> extent of <strong>the</strong><br />
problem. “We realized we could lose <strong>the</strong><br />
show if we didn’t act smartly, quickly, or<br />
correctly,” said Poss. The team wanted to<br />
stop <strong>the</strong> bleed<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The Plan: Hanley Wood’s first step was<br />
to determ<strong>in</strong>e its allies. These <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>the</strong><br />
key exhibitors still <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> show, <strong>in</strong>dustry<br />
associations, publications, buyers, retailers,<br />
key consultants and show suppliers.<br />
These groups could deliver positive<br />
multiple messages about <strong>the</strong> show. Hanley<br />
Wood chose not to respond directly to<br />
rumors to avoid re<strong>in</strong>forc<strong>in</strong>g a negative<br />
message, but it did release positive aspects<br />
of <strong>the</strong> show on a frequent basis, some of<br />
which were delivered through <strong>the</strong> groups<br />
identified as allies. And some groups<br />
stood to benefit from a healthy show. For<br />
example, for magaz<strong>in</strong>e publishers, often<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir biggest issues – and <strong>the</strong>refore a large<br />
portion of <strong>the</strong>ir earned advertis<strong>in</strong>g dollars<br />
– were tied to show issues.<br />
The Message: “We changed <strong>the</strong> look,<br />
size and frequency of <strong>the</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
communications program,” says Poss.<br />
The show’s look had been<br />
sophisticated and elegant. Elements of<br />
that concept were reta<strong>in</strong>ed, but some<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 26<br />
Full House. The Surfaces team enlisted <strong>the</strong> help of allies <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g loyal exhibitors, associations and <strong>in</strong>dustry publications which helped streng<strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong> show after<br />
some bellwe<strong>the</strong>rs pulled out.<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 25<br />
Smaller Retailers Make a Big Difference. Surfaces developed an Installation<br />
<strong>Show</strong>case for small retailers who often set <strong>the</strong>mselves apart from <strong>the</strong> big box stores<br />
with <strong>in</strong>stallation services.<br />
ads were bold (such as one<br />
announc<strong>in</strong>g “CHOICES”) and<br />
o<strong>the</strong>rs were blatant (ano<strong>the</strong>r<br />
full-page ad listed participat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
exhibitors).<br />
Hanley Wood doubled<br />
<strong>the</strong> length and number of<br />
telemarketers to cast a wider<br />
net. It also reached out to<br />
more associations and shoulder<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustries. Market<strong>in</strong>g lists were<br />
expanded and <strong>the</strong> market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
budget grew. “If you get <strong>in</strong>to this<br />
situation, be prepared to spend<br />
money,” said Poss.<br />
The Execution: Poss also<br />
emphasized <strong>the</strong> importance<br />
of <strong>in</strong>novation. Hanley Wood<br />
<strong>in</strong>troduced five new features to<br />
draw people to <strong>the</strong> show floor:<br />
The Installation <strong>Show</strong>, which<br />
promoted small retailers; The<br />
Surfaces Celebration with Kool<br />
and <strong>the</strong> Gang, which drew 5,000<br />
attendees; a “W<strong>in</strong> a Designer”<br />
contest; a Town Hall; and a Best<br />
Practice Retail Forum with experts<br />
to grade metrics. New pavilions<br />
and a customized program for<br />
big builders (which <strong>in</strong>cluded<br />
appo<strong>in</strong>tment sett<strong>in</strong>g) were also<br />
new. “The sales team sought to<br />
lock up exhibitors committed<br />
to <strong>the</strong> show and gave a higher<br />
degree of personalized service<br />
to <strong>in</strong>sure that exhibitors got<br />
what <strong>the</strong>y needed,” said Poss.<br />
Attendees also received<br />
attention. A new Loyalty Club<br />
rewarded those return<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir fifth consecutive year with<br />
perks like free Internet access.<br />
A private sale for Power Buyers<br />
was created to draw decision<br />
makers.<br />
The Result: Eventually, many<br />
came around and <strong>the</strong> 2004 Surfaces<br />
show had a respectable turnout:<br />
925 exhibitors, <strong>the</strong> same as 2003;<br />
471,000 net square feet, a drop<br />
of 12%; 36,140 attendees, a 10%<br />
decrease; and a mere 2% loss <strong>in</strong><br />
revenue over 2003.<br />
The show has cont<strong>in</strong>ued to<br />
grow. Last year, 944 exhibitors<br />
used 490,051 net square feet<br />
and drew an audience of 34,540.<br />
Revenues <strong>in</strong>creased 25% over <strong>the</strong><br />
2003 record event.<br />
In 2009, <strong>the</strong> fluctuat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
economy is expected to have<br />
some impact on <strong>the</strong> show.<br />
However, Poss estimates that<br />
exhibit space will be off only<br />
about 15,000 net square feet and<br />
exhibitors will actually <strong>in</strong>crease<br />
a bit to 950 exhibitors. And <strong>the</strong><br />
day before Poss’s presentation<br />
at ECEF, <strong>the</strong> Surfaces team<br />
had gotten a call. One of <strong>the</strong><br />
bellwe<strong>the</strong>rs, who had orig<strong>in</strong>ally<br />
pulled out, is consider<strong>in</strong>g com<strong>in</strong>g<br />
back.<br />
Reach Galen Poss at (972)<br />
536-6311 or gposs@hanleywood.<br />
com<br />
Lessons Learned<br />
<strong>the</strong> Hard Way<br />
Galen Poss, president of Hanley Wood<br />
Exhibitions, felt <strong>the</strong> Surfaces team<br />
learned some valuable lessons while<br />
sav<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> show from <strong>the</strong> loss of a<br />
number of bellwe<strong>the</strong>r exhibitors.<br />
Lessons learned <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />
1.<br />
2.<br />
3.<br />
4.<br />
5.<br />
“The fragile nature of trade shows<br />
cannot be overstated,” cautioned<br />
Poss.<br />
No matter what your customers<br />
say about <strong>the</strong> long-term benefits of<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g a lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dustry event,<br />
<strong>the</strong>y will almost always do what <strong>the</strong>y<br />
perceive is best for <strong>the</strong>ir bus<strong>in</strong>ess –<br />
even if it means pull<strong>in</strong>g out of your<br />
show.<br />
It is important to have deep and<br />
broad relationships throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry.<br />
Big problems require a lot of people<br />
to fix.<br />
You must Invest time and f<strong>in</strong>ancial<br />
resources to reverse a decl<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
Poss said a big factor <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> turnaround<br />
was <strong>the</strong> determ<strong>in</strong>ation of <strong>the</strong> staff to<br />
overcome <strong>the</strong> challenges presented<br />
by <strong>the</strong> exhibitor fallout and not let that<br />
damage <strong>the</strong> show. “The staff, led by<br />
Michelle Troop [former show director],<br />
was unbelievable <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir s<strong>in</strong>gle-m<strong>in</strong>ded<br />
focus,” Poss emphasized. “The amount<br />
of time and people <strong>the</strong>y <strong>in</strong>corporated<br />
<strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> process is what made it possible<br />
for <strong>the</strong>m to implement all <strong>the</strong> tactics<br />
[noted <strong>in</strong> this article].”<br />
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Special Report<br />
The Seamless Integration of<br />
Hotels with Convention Centers<br />
By Renee Di Iulio, senior editor, news & directories<br />
With a special report on Mexico by MAI HERNÁNDEZ C, editor-<strong>in</strong>-chief of masexpos magaz<strong>in</strong>e<br />
Carlsbad, CA – Today, 71% of <strong>the</strong> top<br />
exhibition centers <strong>in</strong> North America now<br />
offer at least one hotel which is attached,<br />
adjacent, across or with<strong>in</strong>, accord<strong>in</strong>g to<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong>’s 4th Annual Report of<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes. This is<br />
up 8 facilities from a year ago when 70%<br />
of <strong>the</strong> exhibition centers offered this<br />
convenience.<br />
Once considered a competitive<br />
advantage, a hotel <strong>in</strong> close proximity is<br />
now a necessity. As a result, 4% of those<br />
without a hotel strategically located are <strong>in</strong><br />
some stage of <strong>the</strong> development to make<br />
that a reality <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> years ahead.<br />
From a macro perspective, <strong>the</strong>re are<br />
over 62 million hotel rooms <strong>in</strong> close<br />
proximity to convention centers <strong>in</strong><br />
North America, add<strong>in</strong>g some needed<br />
convenience for <strong>the</strong> trade show attendee.<br />
Here is how <strong>the</strong> numbers break down:<br />
n Total number of North American<br />
exhibition facilities: 299*<br />
• With a convenient hotel:<br />
212 or 71%<br />
• Without a convenient hotel:<br />
75 or 25%<br />
• Proposed or under construction:<br />
12 or 4%<br />
n Total number of U.S. exhibition<br />
facilities: 197<br />
• All-<strong>in</strong>-One: 55 or 28%<br />
• Attached/Adjacent/Across:<br />
132 or 67%<br />
• Proposed or under construction:<br />
10 or 5%<br />
n Total number of Canadian exhibition<br />
facilities: 11<br />
• All-<strong>in</strong>-One: 1 or 9%<br />
• Attached/Adjacent/Across: 9 or 82%<br />
• Proposed or under construction:<br />
1 or 9%<br />
n Total number of Mexican exhibition<br />
facilities: 16<br />
• All-<strong>in</strong>-One: 1 or 6%<br />
• Attached/Adjacent/Across:<br />
14 or 88%<br />
• Proposed or under construction:<br />
1 or 6%<br />
The <strong>in</strong>formation listed here is <strong>in</strong>tended to<br />
get your research started and offer some<br />
new possibilities. <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong><br />
will cont<strong>in</strong>ue to track future hotel<br />
developments.<br />
* From <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Excecutive’s <strong>2008</strong> Directory of <strong>the</strong> World’s Top Convention Centers<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 30<br />
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4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes of North America<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 28<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes <strong>in</strong> United States<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Albuquerque 166,546 sf Attached: Doubletree Hotel Albuquerque, 295 rooms, 8,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(505) 247-3344, www.doubletree.com<br />
Albuquerque, NM<br />
Adjacent: Hyatt Regency Albuquerque, 395 rooms, 24,515 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
www.albuquerquecc.com<br />
(505) 842-1234, www.albuquerque.hyatt.com<br />
Alliant Energy Center 150,000 sf Attached: Clarion Suites Central, 140 rooms, 2,350 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Madison, WI<br />
(608) 284-1234, www.choicehotels.com<br />
www.alliantenergycenter.com<br />
Across: Sheraton Madison, 237 rooms, 16,000+ sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(608) 251-2300, www.sheraton.com/madison<br />
America’s Center 502,000 sf Adjacent: Renaissance St. Louis Grand & Suites Hotel, 1,083 rooms,<br />
St. Louis, MO<br />
45,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (314) 621-9600, www.marriott.com<br />
www.americascenter.org<br />
AmericasMart 600,000 sf Attached: The West<strong>in</strong> Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta, 1,068 rooms, 80,000 sf<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (404) 659-1400, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
www.americasmart.com<br />
Anaheim Convention Center 815,000 sf Adjacent: Anaheim Marriott, 1,031 rooms, 81,157 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Anaheim, CA<br />
(714) 750-8000, www.marriott.com; Hilton Anaheim, 1,572 rooms,<br />
www.anaheim.net/conventioncenter<br />
100,000 sf event and meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (714) 750-4321, www.hilton.com<br />
Arl<strong>in</strong>gton Convention Center 50,000 sf Adjacent: Sheraton Arl<strong>in</strong>gton Hotel, 310 rooms, 21,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Arl<strong>in</strong>gton, TX<br />
(817) 261-8200, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
www.arl<strong>in</strong>gtoncc.com<br />
Atlantic City 500,000 sf Attached: Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, 502 rooms,<br />
Convention Center<br />
20,000+ sf function space, (609) 344-3535, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Atlantic City, NJ<br />
www.accenter.com<br />
See our ad on p.9<br />
Aust<strong>in</strong> Convention Center 246,097 sf Across: Hilton Aust<strong>in</strong>, 800 rooms, 60,000 sf event space,<br />
Aust<strong>in</strong>, TX<br />
(512) 482-8000, www.aust<strong>in</strong>.hilton.com<br />
www.aust<strong>in</strong>conventioncenter.com<br />
See our ad on p.29<br />
Baltimore Convention Center 300,000 sf Attached: Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, 337 rooms, 22,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Baltimore, MD<br />
(410) 962-8300, www.starwoodhotels.com; Hyatt Regency Baltimore, 488 rooms,<br />
www.bccenter.org<br />
29,000 sf function space, (410) 528-1234, www.baltimore.hyatt.com<br />
Baton Rouge River Center 100,000 sf Adjacent: Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center, 290 rooms, 15,844 sf<br />
Baton Rouge, LA<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (225) 344-5866, www.hilton.com<br />
www.brrivercenter.com<br />
Across: Sheraton Baton Rouge Convention Center Hotel, 300 rooms,<br />
36,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (225) 242-2600, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Bayside Exposition Center 260,000 sf Adjacent: Doubletree Club Hotel Boston Bayside, 199 rooms, 12,000+ sf<br />
Boston, MA<br />
event space, (617) 822-3600, www.doubletree.hilton.com<br />
www.baysideexpo.com<br />
M.C. Benton Convention Center 50,000 sf Attached: Embassy Suites W<strong>in</strong>ston-Salem, 146 rooms, 46,008 sf<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ston-Salem, NC<br />
exhibit space, (336) 724-2300, www.emabassysuites.com;<br />
www.tw<strong>in</strong>cityquarter.com<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ston-Salem Marriott, 315 rooms, 14,557 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(336) 725-3500, www.marriott.com<br />
Big Sandy Superstore Arena 60,000 sf Adjacent: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Hunt<strong>in</strong>gton - Civic Arena, 135 rooms,<br />
Hunt<strong>in</strong>gton, WV<br />
(304) 523-8880, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
www.bigsandyarena.com<br />
Birm<strong>in</strong>gham-Jefferson 220,000 sf Attached: Sheraton Birm<strong>in</strong>gham Civic Center Hotel, 757 rooms, 350,000 sf<br />
Convention Complex<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g & exhibit space, (205) 324-5000, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Birm<strong>in</strong>gham, AL<br />
www.bjcc.org<br />
Boston Convention & 516,000 sf Attached: West<strong>in</strong> Boston Waterfront Hotel, 793 rooms, 70,000 sf<br />
Exhibition Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (617) 532-4600, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Boston, MA<br />
www.advantageboston.com<br />
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Branson Convention Center<br />
Where it all comes toge<strong>the</strong>r<br />
technology<br />
The Branson Convention Center offers <strong>the</strong> latest <strong>in</strong> cutt<strong>in</strong>g-edge meet<strong>in</strong>g technology<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g LCD screens outside every meet<strong>in</strong>g room, video conferenc<strong>in</strong>g, optional<br />
soundproof rooms, and wireless Internet communication packages to meet your<br />
every technological need.<br />
style<br />
Breathtak<strong>in</strong>g design welcomes guests <strong>in</strong>to a comfortable sett<strong>in</strong>g of beautifully rich<br />
architecture. Events held <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> 23,000 square foot ballroom are accentuated by a<br />
stunn<strong>in</strong>g, choreographed light and sound display of birds <strong>in</strong> flight customized to<br />
make any event truly one-of-a-k<strong>in</strong>d.<br />
location<br />
With<strong>in</strong> walk<strong>in</strong>g distance of Historic Downtown Branson and Branson Land<strong>in</strong>g, guests can<br />
enjoy 450,000 square feet of retail shops, restaurants, mar<strong>in</strong>as and boardwalk. The Branson<br />
Convention Center is also located with<strong>in</strong> easy driv<strong>in</strong>g distance of several championship<br />
golf courses, lakes, museums, <strong>the</strong>me parks and 49 live enterta<strong>in</strong>ment <strong>the</strong>aters.<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Ideal for any size event and ga<strong>the</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g – from national and regional trade shows<br />
and conventions, to religious symposiums, corporate meet<strong>in</strong>gs, public expos, and<br />
large-scale enterta<strong>in</strong>ment events – <strong>the</strong> Branson Convention Center has it all.<br />
Br<strong>in</strong>g it all toge<strong>the</strong>r for your next event at <strong>the</strong> Branson Convention Center.<br />
Managed by Hilton Hotels Corporation<br />
www.<strong>Trade</strong><strong>Show</strong><strong>Executive</strong>.com bransonconvention.com | 417.336.5401 <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> | 200 <strong>Executive</strong> Sycamore Street Branson, MO 65616 <strong>September</strong> <strong>2008</strong> 31
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 30<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Branson Convention Center 50,000 sf Attached: Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, 294 rooms, 53,000 sf<br />
Branson, MO<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (417) 336-5400, www.hilton.com<br />
www.bransonconvention.com<br />
Across: Hilton Promenade at Branson Land<strong>in</strong>g, 242 rooms, 1,000+ sf<br />
See our ad on p.31<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (417) 336-3500, www.hilton.com<br />
George R. Brown 893,590 sf Attached: Hilton Americas-Houston (see list<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
Convention Center<br />
Houston, TX<br />
www.houstonconventionctr.com<br />
See our ad on p.33<br />
Buffalo Niagara 64,000 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency Buffalo, 396 rooms, 21,352 sf flex space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(716) 856-1234, www.buffalo.hyatt.com<br />
Buffalo, NY<br />
www.buffaloconvention.com<br />
Cajundome/Convention Center 77,303 sf Adjacent: Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome, 153 rooms, 2,300 sf<br />
Lafayette, LA<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (337) 291-1977, www.hiltongarden<strong>in</strong>n.hilton.com<br />
www.cajundome.com<br />
CAL EXPO/California 209,000 sf Across: Vagabond Inn <strong>Executive</strong> Sacramento Cal Expo, 230 rooms,<br />
Exposition & State Fair<br />
(916) 929-5600, www.vagabond<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />
Sacramento, CA<br />
www.calexpo.com<br />
Century II Perform<strong>in</strong>g Arts & 195,500 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency Wichita, 303 rooms, 35,748 sf event space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(316) 293-1234, www.wichita.hyatt.com<br />
Wichita, KS<br />
Across: The Broadview Hotel, 231 rooms, 25,000 sf event space,<br />
www.century2.org<br />
(316) 262-5000, www.broadview-hotel.com<br />
Charleston Area Convention 76,980 sf Adjacent: Embassy Suites North Charleston - Airport/Hotel & Convention,<br />
Center Complex<br />
255 rooms, (843) 747-1882, www.embassysuites.com<br />
Charleston, SC<br />
www.charlestonconvention.com<br />
Charlotte Convention Center 280,000 sf Across: The West<strong>in</strong> Charlotte, 700 rooms, 38,217 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Charlotte, NC<br />
(704) 375-2600, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
www.charlotteconventionctr.com<br />
Chattanooga 100,000 sf Attached: Chattanooga Marriott at <strong>the</strong> Convention Center, 342 rooms,<br />
Convention Center<br />
10,212 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (423) 756-0002, www.marriott.com<br />
Chattanooga, TN<br />
Adjacent: Staybridge Suites Chattanooga Downtown Convention Center,<br />
www.chattconvention.org<br />
124 rooms, 192 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (423) 267-0900, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
Across: Days Inn Rivergate, (423) 266-7331, www.days<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />
Cleveland Convention Center 375,000 sf Adjacent: Crowne Plaza Hotel Cleveland, 470 rooms, 27,000 sf<br />
Cleveland, OH<br />
function space, (216) 771-7600, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
www.city.cleveland.oh.us<br />
Cobb Galleria Centre 144,000 sf Attached: Renaissance Waverly Hotel, 521 rooms, 60,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
(770) 953-4500, www.marriott.com<br />
www.cobbgalleria.com<br />
Across <strong>the</strong> street: Sheraton Suites Galleria - Atlanta, 278 rooms, 9,000+ sf<br />
See our ad on p.35<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (770) 955-3900, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Cobo Center 700,000 sf Across: Detroit Riverside Hotel, 367 rooms, 5,000+ sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Detroit, MI (313) 965-0200<br />
www.cobocenter.com<br />
Colorado Convention Center 584,000 sf Across: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 1,100 rooms,<br />
Denver, CO<br />
60,600 sf function space, (303) 436-1234, www.denverregency.hyatt.com<br />
www.denverconvention.com<br />
Greater Columbus 426,000 sf Attached to hotels via covered walkway: closest <strong>in</strong>cludes Hyatt Regency<br />
Convention Center Columbus, 631 rooms, 63,000 sf event space, (614) 463-1234,<br />
Columbus, OH<br />
www.columbusregency.hyatt.com<br />
www.columbusconventions.com<br />
Connecticut Convention Center 140,000 sf Attached: Marriott Hartford Downtown, 409 rooms, 13,500 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Hartford, CT<br />
(860) 249-8000, www.marriott.com<br />
www.ctconventions.com<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 32<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Cox Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Services 100,000 sf Attached: Sheraton Oklahoma City, 395 rooms, 27,000 sf function space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(405) 235-2780, www.sheratonokc.com; Renaissance Oklahoma City<br />
Oklahoma City, OK<br />
Convention Center Hotel, 311 rooms, 66,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
www.coxconventioncenter.com<br />
(405) 228-8000, www.marriott.com<br />
Crown Center Exhibit Hall 52,000 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency Crown Center, 731 rooms, 42,860 sf function space,<br />
Kansas City, MO (816) 421-1234, www.crowncenter.hyatt.com; The West<strong>in</strong> Crown Center, 729<br />
www.crowncenter.com<br />
rooms, 53,873 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (816) 474-4400, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Dallas Market Center 550,000 sf Across: Hilton Anatole (see list<strong>in</strong>g); Renaissance Dallas Hotel,<br />
Dallas, TX<br />
518 rooms, 9,000 sf event space, (214) 631-2222, www.marriott.com;<br />
www.dallasmarketcenter.com<br />
Sheraton Suites Market Center, 251 rooms, 5,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(214) 747-3000, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Dayton Convention Center 77,000 sf Attached: Crowne Plaza Hotel Dayton, 248 rooms, 12,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Dayton, OH<br />
(937) 224-0800, www.cpdayton.com<br />
www.daytonconventioncenter.com<br />
DCU Center, Arena & 100,310 sf Across: Hilton Garden Inn Worcester, 199 rooms, 3,800 sf<br />
Convention Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (508) 753-5700, www.hiltongarden<strong>in</strong>n.hilton.com<br />
Worcester, MA<br />
www.dcucenter.com<br />
DeVos Place 162,000 sf Attached: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, 723 rooms, 47,120 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Grand Rapids, MI<br />
(616) 774-2000, www.amwaygrand.com<br />
www.devosplace.org<br />
Duke Energy Center 195,000 sf Attached: Millennium Hotel C<strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>nati, 872 rooms, 27,000 sf flex space,<br />
C<strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>nati, OH<br />
(513) 352-2100, www.millenniumhotels.com; The West<strong>in</strong> C<strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>nati,<br />
www.C<strong>in</strong>cyMeet<strong>in</strong>gs.com 456 rooms, 30,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (513) 621-7700,<br />
www.starwoodhotels.com; Hyatt Regency C<strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>nati, 488 rooms,<br />
33,324 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (513) 579-1234, www.c<strong>in</strong>c<strong>in</strong>nati.hyatt.com<br />
Dulles Expo & 185,000 sf Adjacent: Holiday Inn Select Chantilly - Dulles Expo Hotel, 233 rooms, 2,300 sf<br />
Conference Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (703) 815-6060, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
Chantilly, VA<br />
www.dullesexpo.com<br />
Duluth Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment 100,000 sf Hotels connected via skywalk; closest <strong>in</strong>cludes The Suites Hotel at<br />
Convention Center<br />
Waterfront Plaza, 136 suites, (218) 727-4663, www.<strong>the</strong>suitesduluth.com<br />
Duluth, MN<br />
www.duluthconventioncenter.com<br />
El Paso Convention & 80,000 sf Adjacent: Cam<strong>in</strong>o Real El Paso, 359 rooms, 36,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Perform<strong>in</strong>g Arts Center<br />
(915) 534-3000, www.cam<strong>in</strong>oreal.com<br />
El Paso, TX<br />
www.visitelpaso.com<br />
Fairplex, Sou<strong>the</strong>rn California’s 250,000 sf Adjacent: Sheraton Suites Fairplex, 247 rooms, 11,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Event & Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Center<br />
space, (909) 622-2220, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Pomona, CA<br />
www.fairplex.com<br />
Fargodome 110,000 sf Adjacent: Candlewood Suites Fargo-North Dakota State University, 72 rooms,<br />
Fargo, ND<br />
(701) 235-8200, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
www.fargodome.com<br />
Across: Days Inn and Suites Fargo 19th Ave/Airport Dome, 60 rooms,<br />
(701) 232-0000, www.days<strong>in</strong>n.com; Homewood Suites by Hilton,<br />
73 rooms, (701) 232-0000, www.homewoodsuites.hilton.com<br />
Greater Fort Lauderdale/ 199,526 sf Across: Fort Lauderdale Grande Hotel & Yacht Club, 589 rooms, 21,300 sf<br />
Broward County Convention Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (954) 463-4000, www.fortlauderdalegrande.com<br />
Ft. Lauderdale, FL<br />
www.ftlauderdalecc.com<br />
Fort Worth Convention Center 253,226 sf Across: Park Central Hotel, 110 rooms, (817) 336-2011,<br />
Ft. Worth, TX<br />
www.parkcentralhotel.com<br />
www.fortworthconventioncenter.com<br />
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ExpEriEncE<br />
Cobb Galleria Centre<br />
Atlanta’s premier convention, meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
and special events venue with <strong>the</strong> perfect<br />
location, well-designed space, superior food<br />
and unrivaled service.<br />
Atlanta, GA www.cobbgalleria.com 770.955.8000 • 770.955.7719 fax<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 34<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Fredericksburg Expo & 82,000 sf Adjacent: Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg - Celebrate Virg<strong>in</strong>ia,<br />
Conference Center<br />
122 rooms, (540) 786-5530, www.hampton<strong>in</strong>n.hilton.com; Hilton Garden Inn<br />
Fredericksburg, VA Fredericksburg, 148 rooms, 2,628 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (540) 548-8822,<br />
www.fredericksburgexpocenter.com<br />
www.hiltongarden<strong>in</strong>n.hilton.com; Homewood Suites by Hilton Fredericksburg,<br />
124 rooms, (540) 786-9700, www.homewoodsuites1.hilton.com<br />
Fresno Convention & 98,000 sf Adjacent: Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 321 rooms, (559) 268-1000,<br />
Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Center<br />
27,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, www.fresnoconferencehotel.com<br />
Fresno, CA<br />
www.fresnoconventioncenter.com<br />
Garden State Convention 62,000 sf Attached: Doubletree Somerset Hotel and <strong>Executive</strong> Meet<strong>in</strong>g Center, 435<br />
& Exhibit Center<br />
rooms, 31,433 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (732) 469-2600, www.doubletreesomerset.com<br />
Somerset, NJ<br />
www.gsec.com<br />
Gatl<strong>in</strong>burg Convention Center 67,000 sf Across: Gatl<strong>in</strong>burg Microtel Inn, 86 rooms, (865) 436-0107,<br />
Gatl<strong>in</strong>burg, TN<br />
www.microtel<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />
www.gatl<strong>in</strong>burg-tennesee.com<br />
Georgia Dome 102,000 sf Adjacent: Omni Hotel at CNN Center, 1,067 rooms, 120,000 sf<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (404) 659-0000, www.omnihotels.com<br />
www.gadome.com<br />
Across: Embassy Suites Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park,<br />
338 rooms, 16,538 sf event space, (404) 223-2300, www.embassysuites.com<br />
Georgia World 1,400,000 sf Attached: Omni Hotel at CNN Center, 1,067 rooms, 120,000 sf<br />
Congress Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (404) 659-0000, www.omnihotels.com<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
www.gwcc.com<br />
See our ad on p.37<br />
Henry B. Gonzalez 440,000 sf Adjacent: Grand Hyatt San Antonio, 1,003 rooms, 115,000 sf flex space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(210) 224-1234, grandsanantonio.hyatt.com, Across: San Antonio Marriott<br />
San Antonio, TX Riverwalk, 512 rooms, 12,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (210) 224-4555<br />
www.sanantonio.gov/convfac<br />
www.marriott.com; Hilton Palacio del Rio, 482 rooms, 17,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(210) 222-1400, www.hilton.com<br />
Grand Wayne 50,000 sf Adjacent: Hilton Fort Wayne at <strong>the</strong> Grand Wayne Convention Center,<br />
Convention Center<br />
246 rooms, 8,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (260) 420-1100, www.hilton.com<br />
Fort Wayne, IN<br />
www.grandwayne.com<br />
Hampton Coliseum 84,827 sf Across: Embassy Suites Hampton Roads - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center,<br />
Hampton, VA<br />
295 rooms, 3,500 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (757) 827-8200, www.embassysuites.hilton.com<br />
www.hamptoncoliseum.org<br />
Hampton Roads 102,600 sf Attached: Embassy Suites Hampton Roads - Hotel, Spa & Convention Center,<br />
Convention Center<br />
295 suites, 3,500 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (757) 827-8200, www.embassysuites.hilton.com<br />
Hampton, VA<br />
www.<strong>the</strong>hrcc.com<br />
Hot Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Civic & 103,000 sf Attached: Embassy Suites Hot Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Hotel & Spa, 246 rooms,<br />
Convention Center<br />
3,800 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (501) 624-9200, www.embassysuiteshotspr<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />
Hot Spr<strong>in</strong>gs National Park, AR<br />
www.hotspr<strong>in</strong>gs.org<br />
John B. Hynes Veterans 175,000 sf Attached: Sheraton Boston Hotel, 1,216 rooms, 70,000 sf<br />
Memorial Convention Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (617) 236-2000, www.starwoodhotels.com;<br />
Boston, MA<br />
The West<strong>in</strong> Copley Place, Boston, 803 rooms, 54,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
www.advantageboston.com<br />
(617) 262-9600, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Indiana Convention Center 495,300 sf Attached via skywalk to 8 hotels. Closest <strong>in</strong>cludes Indianapolis Marriott<br />
& Lucas Oil Stadium Downtown, 622 rooms, 40,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (317) 822-3500,<br />
Indianapolis, IN<br />
www.<strong>in</strong>dymarriott.com; Hyatt Regency Indianapolis, 497 rooms,<br />
www.icclos.com<br />
35,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (317) 632-1234, www.<strong>in</strong>dianapolis.hyatt.com;<br />
The West<strong>in</strong> Indianapolis, 573 rooms, 35,000+ sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(317) 262-8100, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
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4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes of North America<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 36<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Iowa Events Center 198,000 sf Adjacent: Quality Inn & Suites Event Center of Des Mo<strong>in</strong>es, 155 rooms,<br />
Des Mo<strong>in</strong>es, IA<br />
(515) 282-5251, www.desmo<strong>in</strong>esquality<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />
www.iowaeventscenter.com<br />
Kansas City Convention & 388,000 sf Attached: Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 983 rooms, 91,570 sf<br />
Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (816) 421-6800, www.marriott.com<br />
Kansas City, MO<br />
www.kcconvention.com<br />
Kansas Expocentre 69,500 sf Adjacent: Capitol Plaza Topeka, 224 rooms, 25,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Topeka, KS<br />
www.capitolplazahoteltopeka.com<br />
www.ksexpo.com<br />
KCI Expo Center 70,000 sf Attached: Holiday Inn Kansas City Airport, 141 rooms, 2,500 sf<br />
Kansas City, MO<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (816) 801-8400, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
www.kciexpo.com<br />
Kentucky Exposition Center 1,100,000 sf Across: <strong>Executive</strong> West Hotel - Louisville, 611 rooms, 50,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Louisville, KY<br />
(502) 367-2251, www.executivewest.com<br />
www.kyexpo.org<br />
See our ad on p.27<br />
Kentucky International 200,000 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency Louisville, 393 rooms, 20,600 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(502) 581-1234, www.louisville.hyatt.com<br />
Louisville, KY<br />
www.kyconvention.org<br />
John S. Knight Center 50,000 sf Across: Quaker Square Inn at <strong>the</strong> University of Akron, 91 rooms,<br />
Akron, OH<br />
60,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (330) 253-5970, www.quakersquareakron.com<br />
www.johnsknightcenter.org<br />
Knoxville Convention Center 119,922 sf Adjacent: Holiday Inn Select Knoxville @ Convention Center, 293 rooms,<br />
Knoxville, TN<br />
5,802 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (865) 522-2800, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
www.kccsmg.com<br />
The Lakeland Center 82,582 sf Attached: Hyatt Place Lakeland Center, (863) 413-1122,<br />
Lakeland, FL<br />
www.lakelandcenter.place.hyatt.com<br />
www.<strong>the</strong>lakelandcenter.com<br />
Lans<strong>in</strong>g Center 72,000 sf Attached: Radisson Hotel Lans<strong>in</strong>g, 257 rooms, 10,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Lans<strong>in</strong>g, MI<br />
(517) 482-0188, www.radisson.com<br />
www.lans<strong>in</strong>gcenter.com<br />
Las Vegas Convention Center 1,984,755 sf Attached: Las Vegas Hilton Hotel (see list<strong>in</strong>g); Adjacent:<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel, 548 rooms, 20,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
www.lvcva.com<br />
(702) 784-5700, www.renaissancelasvegas.com<br />
See our ad on cover 2<br />
Lex<strong>in</strong>gton Center 66,000 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency Lex<strong>in</strong>gton, 365 rooms, 20,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Lex<strong>in</strong>gton, KY<br />
(859) 253-1234, www.lex<strong>in</strong>gton.hyatt.com<br />
www.lex<strong>in</strong>gtoncenter.com<br />
Across: Lex<strong>in</strong>gton Downtown Hotel and Conference Center, 374 rooms,<br />
21,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (859) 231-9000, www.radisson.com<br />
Long Beach Convention 224,000 sf Adjacent: Hyatt Regency Long Beach, 528 rooms, 27,000 sf event space,<br />
& Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment Center<br />
(562) 491-1234, www.longbeach.hyatt.com<br />
Long Beach, CA<br />
Across: Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, 374 rooms, 21,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
www.longbeachcc.com<br />
(562) 437-5900, www.marriott.com<br />
Louisiana Superdome 166,000 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency New Orleans Hotel, currently closed,<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
(504) 561-1234, www.neworleans.hyatt.com<br />
www.superdome.com<br />
McCormick Place 2,700,000 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, 800 rooms, 43,500 sf<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
function space, (312) 567-1234, www.mccormickplace.hyatt.com<br />
www.mccormickplace.com<br />
See our ad on p.7<br />
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Isolated locations, void of any form of popular enterta<strong>in</strong>ment,<br />
are always best. This ensures your “cocktail” hour is a total success.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> Myrtle Beach Convention Center, we only have one rule. Host great meet<strong>in</strong>gs.<br />
And we do. Our amaz<strong>in</strong>g facilities provide everyth<strong>in</strong>g you need dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> convention,<br />
and <strong>the</strong> prist<strong>in</strong>e beaches and world-class golf offer endless opportunities for fun when it’s over.<br />
Why settle for a drab location when you can come to one of <strong>the</strong><br />
top three tourist dest<strong>in</strong>ations on <strong>the</strong> East Coast?<br />
A FACILITY OF THE CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH<br />
Break with convention.<br />
Book your next meet<strong>in</strong>g at <strong>the</strong> Myrtle Beach Convention Center.<br />
1-800-537-1690 or 843-918-1225 • Fax: 843-918-1243<br />
www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com<br />
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4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes of North America<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 38<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Meadowlands 61,000 sf Adjacent: Embassy Suites Secaucus - Meadowlands, 261 rooms, 3,288 sf<br />
Exposition Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (201) 864-7300, www.embassysuites.com<br />
Secaucus, NJ<br />
www.mecexpo.com<br />
Memphis Cook 160,000 sf Attached: Memphis Marriott Downtown, 600 rooms, 312,434 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(901) 527-7300, www.marriott.com<br />
Memphis, TN<br />
www.memphisconvention.com<br />
Midwest Airl<strong>in</strong>es Center 189,695 sf Attached: Hilton Milwaukee City Center, 730 rooms, 30,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Milwaukee, WI<br />
(414) 271-7250, www.hiltonmilwaukee.com; Hyatt Regency Milwaukee<br />
www.midwestairl<strong>in</strong>escenter.com<br />
483 rooms, 19,986 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (414) 276-1234, www.milwaukee.hyatt.com;<br />
Across: Doubletree Hotel Milwaukee City Center, 243 rooms, 3,500 sf<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (414) 273-2950, www.doubletree.hilton.com<br />
M<strong>in</strong>neapolis Convention Center 475,000 sf Attached: Millennium Hotel M<strong>in</strong>neapolis, 321 rooms, 20,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
M<strong>in</strong>neapolis, MN<br />
(612) 332-6000, www.millenniumhotels.com<br />
www.mplsconvctr.org<br />
Adjacent: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites M<strong>in</strong>neapolis - Downtown<br />
(Convention Center), 96 rooms, (612) 341-3300, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
Across: Hyatt Regency M<strong>in</strong>neapolis, 533 rooms, 74,000 sf flex space,<br />
(612) 370-1234, www.m<strong>in</strong>neapolis.hyatt.com<br />
Myrtle Beach 100,800 sf Attached: Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel, 402 rooms,<br />
Convention Center<br />
100,000 sf function space, (843) 918-5000, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Myrtle Beach, SC<br />
www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com<br />
See our ad on p.39<br />
Nashville Convention Center 118,675 sf Attached: Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 673 rooms, 31,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Nashville, TN<br />
(615) 255-8400, www.marriott.com<br />
www.nashvilleconventionctr.com<br />
Nassau Veterans 60,000 sf Adjacent: Long Island Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 618 rooms,<br />
Memorial Coliseum<br />
27,000 sf function space, (516) 794-3800, www.marriott.com<br />
Uniondale, NY<br />
www.nassaucoliseum.com<br />
New Orleans Morial 1,100,000 sf Adjacent: Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 1,616 rooms, 130,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(504) 561-0500, www.hilton.com<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
Across: Hampton Inn & Suites – New Orleans, 288 rooms, 12,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
www.mccno.com<br />
space, (504) 566-9990, www.hampton<strong>in</strong>n.com; New Orleans Marriott at <strong>the</strong><br />
Convention Center, 331 rooms, 25,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (504) 613-2888,<br />
www.marriott.com<br />
Ocean Center 94,695 sf Across: Hilton Daytona Beach Resort/Ocean Walk Village, 744 rooms,<br />
Daytona Beach, FL<br />
50,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (386) 254-8200, www.hilton.com<br />
www.oceancenter.com<br />
Ontario Convention Center 115,000 sf Adjacent: Ayres Hotel & Suites Ontario Convention Center, 167 rooms,<br />
Ontario, CA<br />
4,500 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (909) 390-7778, www.ayreshotels.com/ontarioairport;<br />
www.ontariocc.com<br />
Doubletree Hotel Ontario Airport, 484 rooms, 27,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(909) 937-0900, www.doubletree1.hilton.com<br />
Across: Ontario Airport Marriott, 299 rooms, 26,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(909) 975-5000, www.marriott.com<br />
Orange County 2,100,000 sf Adjacent: Rosen Plaza Hotel, 800 rooms, 60,000 sf event space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(407) 996-9700, www.rosenplaza.com; Rosen Centre Hotel, 1,334 rooms,<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
100,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (407) 996-9840, www.rosencentre.com<br />
www.occc.net<br />
Across: The Peabody Orlando (see list<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
See our ad p.41<br />
Oregon Convention Center 255,000 sf Attached: Inn at <strong>the</strong> Convention Center, 97 rooms, (503) 233-6331,<br />
Portland, OR<br />
www.<strong>in</strong>natcc.com<br />
www.oregoncc.org<br />
Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile 100,000 sf Attached: Renaissance Riverview Plaza Hotel, 374 rooms,<br />
Convention Center<br />
44,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (251) 438-4000, www.marriott.com<br />
Mobile, AL<br />
www.mobileconventions.com<br />
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FedEx K<strong>in</strong>ko’s – Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Centers<br />
SmartCity – Telecommunications<br />
and Internet Service<br />
LMG – Audio Visual Services<br />
Bags & Cars – Skycap and Valet Services<br />
Scootaround Mobility Services TM<br />
for all your mobility needs<br />
iStreamPlanet – Webcast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
On-site Gold Key Partners<br />
Universal Orlando Resort®<br />
SeaWorld® Orlando<br />
WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort<br />
P.O. Box 691509 • Orlando, Florida 32869-1509<br />
Phone: 407-685-9800 • Toll Free: 1-800-345-9845<br />
www.occc.net<br />
The Center of Hospitality,<br />
where it’s all about your experience.<br />
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4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes of North America<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 40<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Overland Park 60,000 sf Attached: Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at <strong>the</strong> Convention Center, 412 rooms,<br />
Convention Center<br />
21,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (913) 234-2100, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Overland Park, KS<br />
www.opconventioncenter.com<br />
Palm Beach County 100,000 sf Across: West Palm Beach Marriott, 362 rooms, 18,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(561) 833-1234, www.marriott.com<br />
West Palm Beach, FL<br />
www.palmbeachfl.com<br />
Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs 92,000 sf, Attached: Wyndham Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, 410 rooms, 30,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Center expandable to (760) 322-6000, www.wyndham.com<br />
Palm Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CA<br />
112,000 sf<br />
www.palmspr<strong>in</strong>gscc.com<br />
Pasadena Convention Center 26,650 sf, Adjacent: Sheraton Pasadena Hotel, 317 rooms, 11,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Pasadena, CA expand<strong>in</strong>g to (626) 449-4000, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
www.pasadenacenter.com 80,000 sf <strong>in</strong> 2009<br />
Pennsylvania 440,000 sf Attached: Downtown Philadelphia Marriott, 1,332 rooms, 92,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Convention Center<br />
space, (215) 625-2900, www.marriott; Adjacent: Hilton Garden Inn Philadelphia<br />
Philadelphia, PA Center City, 279 rooms, 2,300 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (215) 923-0100,<br />
www.paconvention.com<br />
www.hiltongardenphilly.com<br />
Peoria Civic Center 110,000 sf Across: Hotel Pere Marquette, 327 rooms, 18,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Peoria, IL<br />
(800) 447-1676, www.hotelperemarquette.com; Staybridge Suites<br />
www.peoriaciviccenter.com<br />
Peoria Downtown, 106 rooms, (309) 673-7829, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
Phoenix Convention Center 645,500 sf Adjacent: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel, 1,000 guest rooms, 80,000 sf<br />
Phoenix, AZ<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (602) 262-2500, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
www.phoenixconventioncenter.com Across: Hyatt Regency Phoenix, 712 rooms, 48,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g, (602) 252-1234,<br />
www.phoenix.hyatt.com<br />
Pittsburgh Expo Mart 106,000 sf Attached: Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh, 322 rooms, 14,000 sf function space,<br />
Monroeville, PA<br />
(412) 373-7300, www.radisson.com/monroevillepa<br />
www.pghexpomart.com<br />
Roland E. Powell 67,000 sf Adjacent: Maridel Hotel, 40 rooms, (410) 289-7665,<br />
Convention Center<br />
www.maridelmotel.com<br />
Ocean City, MD<br />
www.ococean.com<br />
Qwest Center Omaha 194,000 sf Attached: Hilton Omaha, 450 rooms, 30,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Omaha, NE<br />
(402) 998-3400, www.hilton.com<br />
www.qwestcenteromaha.com<br />
Qwest Field and Event Center 350,000 sf Across: Silver Cloud Hotel - Stadium, 211 rooms, 2,800 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
(206) 204-9800, www.silvercloud.com<br />
www.qwestfield.com<br />
Raleigh Convention 150,000 sf Attached: Raleigh Marriott City Center, 400 rooms, 15,000 function space,<br />
& Conference Center<br />
(919) 833-1120, www.marriott.com<br />
Raleigh, NC<br />
www.raleighconvention.com<br />
Calv<strong>in</strong> L. Rampton Salt 515,000 sf Adjacent: Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown, 381 rooms,<br />
Palace Convention Center<br />
15,000 sf event space, (801) 531-7500, www.radisson.com<br />
Salt Lake City, UT<br />
Across: Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown, 515 rooms,<br />
www.saltpalace.com<br />
22,000 sf flex space, (801) 531-0800, www.marriott.com<br />
Reliant Park 1,056,213 sf Adjacent: Holiday Inn Houston Reliant Park Medical Center Area Hotel,<br />
Houston, TX<br />
238 rooms, 2,320 sf ballroom, (713) 790-1900, www.hotelhoustontexas.com<br />
www.reliantpark.com<br />
Reno-Sparks 381,000 sf Across: Atlantis Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort and Spa, 1,000 rooms, 47,000+ sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(800) 954-5900, www.atlantiscas<strong>in</strong>o.com, soon to be attached by skyway<br />
Reno, NV<br />
www.visitrenotahoe.com<br />
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4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes of North America<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Rhode Island 100,000 sf Attached: The West<strong>in</strong> Providence, 564 rooms, 22,877 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(401) 598-8000, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Providence, RI<br />
www.riconvention.com<br />
See our ad on p.43<br />
Greater Richmond 178,159 sf Attached: Richmond Marriott, 401 rooms, 30,000 sf event space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(804) 643-3400, www.marriott.com<br />
Richmond, VA<br />
www.richmondcenter.com<br />
Roberts Centre 70,000 sf Attached: Holiday Inn Hotel at Roberts Centre, 116 rooms, (937) 283-3200,<br />
Wilm<strong>in</strong>gton, OH<br />
www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
www.robertscentre.com<br />
Rochester Riverside 50,000 sf Attached: Rochester Clarion Riverside Hotel, 465 rooms, 30,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Convention Center<br />
space, (585) 546-6400, www.clarionriversidehotel.com; Hyatt Regency<br />
Rochester, NY Riverside, 338 rooms, 13,800 sf function space, (585) 546-1234,<br />
www.rrcc.com<br />
www.rochester.hyatt.com<br />
Sa<strong>in</strong>t Paul RiverCentre 145,182 sf Across: Holiday Inn St. Paul - Downtown (RiverCentre), 194 rooms,<br />
Sa<strong>in</strong>t Paul, MN<br />
1,975 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (651) 225-1515, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
www.rivercentre.org<br />
San Diego Convention Center 615,701 sf Adjacent: Hilton San Diego Bayfront, 1,190 rooms, 165,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
San Diego, CA<br />
space, (619) 231-6664, www.hilton.com, open<strong>in</strong>g Dec. <strong>2008</strong>; San Diego<br />
www.visitsandiego.com<br />
Marriott Hotel & Mar<strong>in</strong>a, 1,362 rooms, 110,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(619) 234-1500, www.marriott.com<br />
Across: Omni San Diego Hotel, 511 rooms, 27,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(619) 231-6664, www.omnihotels.com<br />
St. Charles Convention Center 37,500 sf Attached: John Q Hammons Embassy Suites Hotel, 296 suites,<br />
St. Charles, MO<br />
6,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (636) 946-5544, www.embassysuitesstcharles.com<br />
www.stcharlesconventioncenter.com<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 44<br />
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Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
San Jose McEnery 223,000 sf Attached: Hilton San Jose, 353 rooms, 7,500+ sf event space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(408) 287-2100, www.hilton.com, San Jose Marriott, 506 rooms,<br />
San Jose, CA<br />
14,000+ sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (408) 280-1300, wwwsanjosemarriott.com<br />
www.Meet<strong>in</strong>gs.sanjose.org<br />
Sands Expo & 935,000 sf Attached: The Venetian Resort Hotel Cas<strong>in</strong>o (see list<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
www.sandsexpo.com<br />
See our ad on p.45<br />
Santa Clara 100,000 sf Adjacent: Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, 501 rooms, 60,000 sf function space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(408) 200-1234, www.santaclara.hyatt.com<br />
Santa Clara, CA<br />
www.santaclara.org<br />
Savannah International <strong>Trade</strong> 100,000 sf Attached: The West<strong>in</strong> Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, 403 rooms,<br />
& Convention Center<br />
14,900 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, www.west<strong>in</strong>savannah.com<br />
Savannah, GA<br />
www.savtcc.com<br />
SeaGate Convention Centre 75,000 sf Attached: Park Inn Toledo, 400 rooms, 12,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Toledo, OH<br />
(419) 241-3000, www.park<strong>in</strong>n.com/toledooh; Toledo Hotel SeaGate,<br />
www.toledo-seagate.com<br />
212 rooms, (419) 242-8885, www.hotelseagate.com<br />
Sevierville Events Center 108,290 sf Attached: Wilderness at <strong>the</strong> Smokies Events Center Hotel, 234 rooms,<br />
at Bridgemont<br />
(877) 325-9453, www.wildernessat<strong>the</strong>smokies.com<br />
Sevierville, TN<br />
www.seviervilleeventscenter.com<br />
See our ad on p.3<br />
<strong>Show</strong>place 84,000 sf Across: Radisson Hotel High Po<strong>in</strong>t, 252 rooms, 12,000+ sf<br />
High Po<strong>in</strong>t, NC<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (336) 889-8888, www.radisson.com/highpo<strong>in</strong>tnc<br />
www.showplace-highpo<strong>in</strong>t.com<br />
Shreveport Convention Center 95,000 sf Attached: Hilton Shreveport, 313 rooms, 34,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Shreveport, LA<br />
(318) 698-0900, www.hilton.com<br />
www.shreveportcenter.com<br />
Sioux Falls 50,400 sf Attached: Sheraton Sioux Falls Hotel, 243 rooms, (605) 331-0100,<br />
Convention Center<br />
www.sheratonsiouxfalls.com<br />
Sioux Falls, SD<br />
www.siouxfallsconventioncenter.org<br />
Spokane Convention Center 100,160 sf Attached: Doubletree Hotel Spokane City Center, 375 rooms, 21,000 sf<br />
Spokane, WA<br />
function space, (509) 455-9600, www.doubletree.com<br />
www.spokanecenter.com<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield Exposition Center 112,000 sf Across: University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center, 271 rooms,<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>gfield, MO<br />
43,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (417) 864-7333, www.upspr<strong>in</strong>gfield.com<br />
www.spr<strong>in</strong>gfieldexpo.com<br />
Statehouse Convention Center 83,000 sf Attached: Peabody Little Rock, 418 rooms, 40,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Little Rock, AR<br />
(501) 906-4000, www.peabodylittlerock.com<br />
www.littlerock.com<br />
Donald E. Stephens 840,000 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, 1,100 rooms, 110,000 sf,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(847) 696-1234, ohare.hyatt.com; Sofitel Chicago O’Hare, 300 rooms,<br />
Rosemont, IL<br />
(847) 678-4488, www.sofitel.com<br />
www.rosemont.com<br />
Across: Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, 518 rooms, 55,000 sf event space,<br />
See our ad on cover 4<br />
(847) 671-6350, www.crowneplazaohare.com; Doubletree Hotel Chicago<br />
O’Hare-Rosemont, 369 rooms, 13,500 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (847) 292-9100,<br />
www.doubletree.com; Embassy Suites Chicago, 293 rooms, 15,000 sf<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (847) 678-4000, www.embassysuites.com<br />
Greater Tacoma Convention 51,000 sf Across: Courtyard Tacoma Downtown, 162 rooms, 6,661 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
& <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
(253) 591-9100, www.marriott.com<br />
Tacoma, WA<br />
www.tacomaconventioncenter.com<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 44<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Tampa Convention Center 200,000 sf Attached: Embassy Suites Tampa - Downtown Convention Center, 360 rooms,<br />
Tampa, FL<br />
8,000 meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (813) 769-8300, www.embassysuites.hilton.com<br />
www.TampaConventionCenter.com<br />
Adjacent: Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel and Mar<strong>in</strong>a, 717 rooms,<br />
50,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (813) 221-4900, www.marriott.com;<br />
West<strong>in</strong> Tampa Harbour Island, 299 rooms, 15,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(813) 229-5000, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Tucson Convention Center 147,000 sf Adjacent: The Hotel Arizona at <strong>the</strong> Tucson Convention Center, 307 rooms,<br />
Tucson, AZ<br />
40,000 meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (520) 624-8711, www.<strong>the</strong>hotelarizona.com<br />
www.tucsonconventioncenter.org<br />
Tulsa Convention Center 102,600 sf Attached: Doubletree Hotel Tulsa - Downtown, 400+ rooms,<br />
Tulsa, OK<br />
22,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (918) 587-8000, www.tulsa.doubletree.com<br />
www.smgtulsa.com<br />
Valley Forge 108,000 sf Attached: Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, 328 rooms, 24,828 sf event space,<br />
Convention Center<br />
(610) 337-2000, www.radisson.com/k<strong>in</strong>gofprussiapa; The Valley Forge Scanticon<br />
K<strong>in</strong>g of Prussia, PA<br />
Hotel and Conference Center, 160 rooms, 15,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
www.vfconventioncenter.com<br />
(610) 265-1500, www.scanticonvalleyforge.com<br />
See our ad on p.46<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Beach 150,000 sf Adjacent: Doubletree Hotel Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Beach, 292 rooms, 12,000 sf<br />
Convention Center<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (757) 422-8900, www.doubletreehotel.com<br />
Virg<strong>in</strong>ia Beach, VA<br />
www.virg<strong>in</strong>iabeachconventioncenter.com<br />
Von Braun Center 145,680 sf Attached: Huntsville Embassy Suites Hotel & Spa, 295 suites, 7,000+ sf<br />
Huntsville, AL<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, www.embassysuiteshuntsville.com<br />
www.vonbrauncenter.com<br />
Across <strong>the</strong> street: Holiday Inn Huntsville Downtown, 270 rooms, 14,000 sf<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (256) 533-1400, www.ichotelsgroup.com
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Waco Convention Center 74,000 sf Attached: Hilton Waco, 195 rooms, 3,877 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (254) 754-8484,<br />
Waco, TX<br />
www.hilton.com; Adjacent: Courtyard Waco, 147 rooms, 1,250 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
www.wacocvb.com/conv.html<br />
(254) 752-8686, www.marriott.com<br />
Walter E. Wash<strong>in</strong>gton 703,000 sf Across: Renaissance Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC Hotel, 807 rooms,<br />
Convention Center<br />
64,000 sf event space, (202) 898-9000, www.marriott.com<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
www.dcconvention.com<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton State 205,700 sf Adjacent: Sheraton Seattle Hotel, 1,258 rooms, 75,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention & <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
(206) 621-9000, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
www.wsctc.com<br />
The Wildwoods 75,000 sf Across: Oceanic Hotel, 64 rooms, (609) 522-6500, www.ocwildwood.com;<br />
Convention Center<br />
Days Inn Suites, 79 rooms, (609) 522-0331, www.days<strong>in</strong>nwildwood.com<br />
Wildwood, NJ<br />
www.WildwoodsNJ.com<br />
XL Center 68,000 sf Attached: Hilton Hartford, 404 rooms, 15,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Hartford, CT<br />
(860) 728-5151, www.hilton.com<br />
www.xlcenter.com<br />
Proposed/under construction<br />
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Dallas Convention Center 1,018,942 sf Hotel proposed<br />
Dallas, TX<br />
www.dallasconventioncenter.com<br />
Gillette Stadium 200,000 sf Adjacent: Renaissance Hotel and Spa at Patriot Place, www.patriot-place.com,<br />
Foxborough, MA open<strong>in</strong>g 2009<br />
www.gillettestadium.com/event_plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Jackson Convention Complex 60,000 sf Attached hotel scheduled for completion <strong>in</strong> 2010<br />
Jackson, MS<br />
www.jacksonconventioncomplex.com<br />
Jacob K. Javits 814,400 sf Attached hotel proposed as part of expansion<br />
Convention Center<br />
New York, NY<br />
www.javitscenter.com<br />
Lancaster County 50,000 sf Attached Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, 300 rooms,<br />
Convention Center (717) 239-1600, www.marriott.com, scheduled to open March 2009<br />
Lancaster, PA<br />
www.lccca.com<br />
Los Angeles 770,000 sf Hotel proposed<br />
Convention Center<br />
Los Angeles, CA<br />
www.laccl<strong>in</strong>k.com<br />
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The Meet<strong>in</strong>g Center 321,000 sf Convention construction delayed on 5,000-room hotel and<br />
at Echelon<br />
exhibition center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
www.echelonresorts.com<br />
Nicholas J. Pirro Convention 65,250 sf Adjacent: West<strong>in</strong> Syracuse Convention Center Hotel, 65 rooms,<br />
Center at Oncenter 17,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, proposed for completion Sept 2010<br />
Syracuse, NY<br />
www.oncenter.org<br />
Puerto Rico Convention Center 152,700 sf Hotel managed by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide<br />
San Puan, PR<br />
under Sheraton banner to open across <strong>the</strong> street <strong>in</strong> late 2009 with<br />
www.prconvention.com<br />
500 rooms and 60,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space<br />
Rock F<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>Show</strong>place 214,000 sf Phase II plans <strong>in</strong>clude a hotel<br />
Novi, MI<br />
www.rockf<strong>in</strong>ancialshowplace.com Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 48<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 47<br />
All-<strong>in</strong>-one hotel/exhibition centers <strong>in</strong> United States<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
John Ascuaga’s Nugget Prime Exhibit 1,400 rooms, (775) 356-3300<br />
Resort Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />
Space: 65,000 sf<br />
Reno, NV<br />
ww.janugget.com<br />
Bally’s Las Vegas Prime Exhibit Bally’s: 2,814 rooms, (877) 603-4390<br />
Las Vegas, NV Space: 87,000 sf Attached: Paris Las Vegas (see list<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
www.lvmeet<strong>in</strong>gsbyharrahs.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
175,000 sf<br />
Boca Raton Resort and Club Prime Exhibit 1,043 rooms, (561) 447-3584<br />
Boca Raton, FL<br />
Space: 146,000 sf<br />
www.bocaresort.com<br />
The Broadmoor Prime Exhibit 744 rooms, (800) 633-7711<br />
Colorado Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CO<br />
Space: 60,000 sf<br />
www.broadmoor.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
185,000 sf<br />
Caesars Palace Prime Exhibit 3,370 rooms, (877) MEET-702<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Space: 50,000 sf<br />
www.lvmeet<strong>in</strong>gsbyharrahs.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
240,000 sf<br />
Caribe Royale Orlando Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space: 1,218 suites, (407) 238-8000<br />
All-Suites Hotel &<br />
150,000 sf<br />
Convention Center<br />
Flex Space:<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
54,800 sf<br />
www.cariberoyale.com<br />
Crowne Plaza Denver Event Space: 255 rooms, (303) 371-9494<br />
International Airport<br />
70,000 sf<br />
Denver, CO<br />
www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
Disney’s Contemporary Resort Prime Exhibit 655 rooms, (321) 939-7127<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL<br />
Space: 72,000 sf<br />
www.disneymeet<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
43,000 sf<br />
Disney’s Coronado Prime Exhibit 1,921 rooms, (321) 939-7127<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort<br />
Space: 86,000 sf<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.disneymeet<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />
168,000 sf<br />
Disney’s Yacht & Prime Exhibit 1,217 rooms, (321) 939-7127<br />
Beach Club Resorts<br />
Space: 50,000 sf<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.disneymeet<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />
23,000 sf<br />
Fantasy Spr<strong>in</strong>gs Resort Cas<strong>in</strong>o Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space: 250 rooms, (800) 827-2946<br />
& Special Events Center<br />
50,000+ sf<br />
Indio, CA<br />
www.fantasyspr<strong>in</strong>gsresort.com<br />
Foxwoods Resort Cas<strong>in</strong>o Prime Exhibit 2,200 rooms, (860) 312-3053<br />
Mashantucket, CT<br />
Space: 90,000 sf<br />
www.foxwoods.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
75,000 sf<br />
National Harbor Gaylord Resort Prime Exhibit 2,000 rooms, (301) 965-2300<br />
& Convention Center<br />
Space: 180,000 sf<br />
Landover, MD<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.gaylordhotels.com<br />
167,021 sf<br />
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Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Gaylord Opryland Resort Prime Exhibit 2,881 rooms, (615) 458-2899<br />
& Convention Center<br />
Space: 263,000 sf<br />
Nashville, TN<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.gaylordhotels.com<br />
337,000 sf<br />
Gaylord Palms Resort Prime Exhibit 1,406 rooms, (407) 586-0300<br />
& Convention Center<br />
Space: 178,500 sf<br />
Kissimmee, FL<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.gaylordhotels.com<br />
200,000 sf<br />
Gaylord Texan Resort Prime Exhibit 1,511 rooms, (817) 778-3001<br />
& Convention Center<br />
Space: 180,000 sf<br />
Grapev<strong>in</strong>e, TX<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.gaylordhotels.com/texan<br />
220,000 sf<br />
Grand Hyatt Las Vegas Prime Exhibit 2,998 rooms, (702) 309-6300<br />
at <strong>the</strong> Cosmopolitan Resort<br />
Space: 75,000 sf<br />
and Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
180,000 sf<br />
www.cosmolv.com<br />
Grand Sierra Resort & Cas<strong>in</strong>o Prime Exhibit 1,995 rooms, (775) 789-2000<br />
Reno, NV<br />
Space: 130,791 sf<br />
www.grandsierraresort.com<br />
Flex Space:<br />
46,942 sf<br />
Hilton Americas Prime Exhibit 1,203 rooms, (713) 739-8000<br />
Houston Hotel<br />
Space: 66,000 sf<br />
Houston, TX<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.americashouston.hilton.com<br />
91,500 sf<br />
Hilton Anaheim Prime Exhibit 1,572 rooms, (714) 740-4234<br />
Anaheim, CA<br />
Space: 57,084 sf<br />
www.hilton.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
43,000 sf<br />
Hilton Anatole Prime Exhibit 1,734 rooms, (214) 748-1200<br />
Dallas, TX<br />
Space: 128,595 sf<br />
www.anatole.hilton.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
357,509 sf<br />
Hilton New York Prime Exhibit 1,980 rooms, (212) 261-5966<br />
New York, NY<br />
Space: 51,084 sf<br />
www.hilton.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
100,000 sf<br />
Hiltons of Chicago Prime Exhibit 1,544 rooms, (312) 609-1914<br />
Chicago, IL Space: 119,000<br />
www.hiltonfamilychicago.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
44,000 sf<br />
Hyatt Regency Atlanta Prime Exhibit 1,260 rooms, (404) 577-1234<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
Space: 58,243 sf<br />
www.hyattregencyatlanta.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
180,000 sf<br />
Hyatt Regency Chicago’s Prime Exhibit 2,019 rooms, (312) 565-1234<br />
Riverside Center<br />
Space: 70,000 sf<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.chicagohyatt.com<br />
228,000 sf<br />
Flex Space:<br />
76,682 sf<br />
Hyatt Regency O’Hare Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Exhibit 1,100 rooms, (847) 696-1234<br />
Rosemont, IL<br />
Space: 110,000 sf<br />
www.ohare.hyatt.com/property/<strong>in</strong>dex.jhtml<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 50<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 49<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
JW Marriott Desert Prime Exhibit 950 rooms, (450) 293-5000<br />
Ridge Resort & Spa<br />
Space: 89,000 sf<br />
Phoenix, AZ<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.jwdesertridgeresort.com<br />
200,000 sf<br />
Joseph S. Koury/Sheraton Prime Exhibit 990 rooms, (336) 292-9161<br />
Greensboro Hotel at Four<br />
Space: 100,000 sf<br />
Seasons Convention Center<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
Greensboro, NC<br />
250,000 sf<br />
www.kourycenter.com<br />
Las Vegas Hilton Hotel Prime Exhibit 3,000 rooms, (702) 732-5111<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Space: 200,000 sf<br />
www.lvhilton.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
41 Breakout Rooms<br />
Mandalay Bay Resort Prime Exhibit With<strong>in</strong>: Mandalay Bay: 440 suites, (877) 632-7900;<br />
& Cas<strong>in</strong>o Space: 934,731 sf Four Seasons Las Vegas, 424 rooms on 35th to 39 floors of<br />
Las Vegas, NV Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space: Mandalay Bay tower, (702) 632-5000, www.fourseasons.com<br />
www.mandalaybay.com<br />
604,522 sf<br />
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Prime Exhibit 1,316 rooms, (202) 328-2000<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
Space: 95,000 sf<br />
www.wardmanpark.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
78,000 sf<br />
MGM Grand Hotel & Prime Exhibit 5,044 rooms, (702) 891-1111<br />
Conference Center<br />
Space: 192,000 sf<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.mgmgrand.com<br />
399,000 sf<br />
Miami Mart Airport Hotel Prime Exhibit 332 rooms, (305) 261-3800<br />
Miami, FL<br />
Space: 115,500 sf<br />
www.miamimartairporthotel.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
24,160 sf<br />
The Mirage Cas<strong>in</strong>o-Hotel Prime Exhibit 2,763 rooms, (702) 791-7111<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Space: 89,400 sf<br />
www.mirage.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
170,000 sf<br />
Orlando World Prime Exhibit 2,000+ rooms, (407) 239-4200<br />
Center Marriott<br />
Space: 165,000 sf<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.marriottworldcenter.com<br />
285,000 sf<br />
Paris Las Vegas Prime Exhibit With<strong>in</strong>: Paris Las Vegas, 2,916 rooms;<br />
Las Vegas, NV Space: 87,000 sf Attached: Bally’s Las Vegas (see list<strong>in</strong>g)<br />
www.lvmeet<strong>in</strong>gsbyharrahs.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
140,000 sf<br />
The Peabody Orlando Event Space: 891 rooms, (407) 352-4000<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
57,000 sf<br />
www.peabodyorlando.com<br />
Peppermill Hotel Cas<strong>in</strong>o Prime Exhibit 1,635 rooms, (866) 821-9996<br />
Reno, NV<br />
Space: 84,784 sf<br />
www.PeppermillReno.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
102,000 sf<br />
Pheasant Run Resort and Spa Prime Exhibit 473 rooms, (800) 474-3272<br />
St. Charles, IL<br />
Space: 38,000 sf<br />
www.pheasantrun.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
102,000 sf<br />
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Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
The Renaissance Montgomery Prime Exhibit 347 rooms, (334) 481-5000<br />
Hotel & Spa at <strong>the</strong><br />
Space: 73,000 sf<br />
Convention Center<br />
Flex Space:<br />
Montgomery, AL<br />
400 sf<br />
www.visit<strong>in</strong>gmontgomery.com<br />
Renaissance Schaumburg Prime Exhibit 474 rooms, (847) 303-4100<br />
Hotel & Spa at <strong>the</strong><br />
Space: 100,000 sf<br />
Convention Center<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
Schaumburg, IL<br />
48,000 sf<br />
www.renaissanceschaumburg.com<br />
See our ad on p.51<br />
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Cas<strong>in</strong>o Prime Exhibit 2,563 rooms, (877) MEET-702<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Space: 55,000 sf<br />
www.lvemeet<strong>in</strong>gsbyharrahs.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
163,000 sf<br />
Riviera Hotel & Cas<strong>in</strong>o Flex Space: 2,071 rooms, (702) 794-9561<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
90,640 sf<br />
www.rivierahotel.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
30,000 sf<br />
Rosen Centre Hotel Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space: 1,334 rooms, (407) 996-9840<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
100,000 sf<br />
www.rosencenter.com<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 52<br />
unconventionally easy.<br />
Only 26 miles from Chicago and 12 miles from O’Hare Airport, <strong>the</strong> Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center is at <strong>the</strong><br />
center of it all. Featur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> latest technology <strong>in</strong> a sleek, fully <strong>in</strong>tegrated space, our 100,000 square-foot convention center makes<br />
organiz<strong>in</strong>g trade shows hassle-free. Plus, with an additional 48,000 square feet of attached meet<strong>in</strong>g space and 500 luxurious<br />
guest rooms, <strong>the</strong>re’s plenty more opportunity to make a big impression.<br />
To book your trade show or for more <strong>in</strong>formation, call 847-303-4115<br />
or visit schaumburgconventioncenter.com.<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 51<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Rosen Sh<strong>in</strong>gle Creek Prime Exhibit 1,500 rooms, (407) 996-9939<br />
Hotel & Golf Club<br />
Space: 95,848 sf<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.rosensh<strong>in</strong>glecreek.com<br />
250,000 sf<br />
Seaport Hotel and Prime Exhibit 426 rooms, (617) 385-4000<br />
Seaport World <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
Space: 118,000 sf<br />
Boston, MA<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.seaportboston.com<br />
200,000 sf<br />
Sheraton Dallas Hotel Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Exhibit 1,840 rooms, (214) 922-8000<br />
Dallas, TX<br />
Space: 160,000 sf<br />
www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
South Po<strong>in</strong>t Hotel and Cas<strong>in</strong>o Prime Exhibit 2,163 rooms, (702) 796-7111<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Space: 80,000 sf<br />
www.southpo<strong>in</strong>tcas<strong>in</strong>o.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
See our ad on p.53<br />
80,000 sf<br />
Town & Country Resort Prime Exhibit 1,000 rooms, (619) 291-7131<br />
San Diego, CA<br />
Space: 162,243 sf<br />
www.towncountry.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
247,000 sf<br />
Tropicana Resort & Cas<strong>in</strong>o Prime Exhibit 1,878 rooms, (702) 739-2222<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Space: 54,720 sf<br />
www.tropicanalvsales.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
34,000 sf<br />
Trump Taj Mahal Prime Exhibit 1,250 rooms, (609) 449-1000<br />
Cas<strong>in</strong>o & Resort<br />
Space: 93,000 sf<br />
Atlantic City, NJ<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.trumptaj.com<br />
140,000 sf<br />
The Venetian Resort Prime Exhibit 4,027 suites, (702) 414-4334<br />
Hotel Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />
Space: 105,600 sf<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.venetian.com<br />
368,000 sf<br />
Walt Disney World Prime Exhibit 2,265 rooms, (407) 934-4000<br />
Swan & Dolph<strong>in</strong> Hotel<br />
Space: 110,500 sf<br />
Lake Buena Vista, FL<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
www.swandolph<strong>in</strong>meet<strong>in</strong>gs.com<br />
329,000 sf<br />
West<strong>in</strong> Diplomat Resort & Spa Prime Exhibit 1,000 rooms, (954) 602-6000<br />
Hollywood, FL<br />
Space: 50,000 sf<br />
www.west<strong>in</strong>.com/diplomat<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
150,000 sf<br />
Wynn Las Vegas Prime Exhibit 2,700 rooms, (702) 770-7800<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
Space: 75,586 sf<br />
www.wynnlasvegas.com<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Space:<br />
122,164 sf<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 54<br />
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4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes of North America<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 52<br />
Hotel/Convention center complexes <strong>in</strong> Canada<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Calgary TELUS 50,000 sf Attached: Calgary Marriott Hotel, 384 rooms, 4,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Centre<br />
(403) 269-1961, www.marriott.com; The Fairmont Palliser, 405 rooms,<br />
Calgary, AB<br />
(403) 262-1234, www.fairmont.com/palliser; Hyatt Regency Calgary,<br />
www.calgary-convention.com<br />
355 rooms, 33,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (403) 717-1234, www.calgary.hyatt.com<br />
Metro Toronto 600,000 sf Attached: Hyatt Regency Montreal, 605 rooms, 34,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Convention Centre<br />
(514) 982-1234, www.montreal.hyatt.com; InterCont<strong>in</strong>ental Toronto Centre, 586 rooms,<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
18,000 sf function space, (416) 597-1400, www.torontocentre.<strong>in</strong>tercont<strong>in</strong>ental.com<br />
www.mtccc.com Across: Embassy Suites - Montreal, 210 rooms, (514) 288-8886,<br />
www.embassysuites1.hilton.com; Holiday Inn Select Montreal, Holiday Inn Select<br />
Montreal Centre-Ville, 235 rooms, 14,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (514) 878-9888,<br />
www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
Niagara Convention and 100,000 sf A current Sheraton hotel will be located across <strong>the</strong> street from <strong>the</strong> convention<br />
Civic Centre center when <strong>the</strong> center is completed <strong>in</strong> 2011.<br />
Niagara Falls, ON<br />
www.fallsconventions.com<br />
Palais des congrès 200,000 sf Adjacent: InterCont<strong>in</strong>ental Montreal, 357 rooms, 23,000+ sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
de Montréal (Convention Centre)<br />
(514) 987-9900, www.montreal.<strong>in</strong>tercont<strong>in</strong>ental.com; Hyatt Regency Montreal,<br />
Montréal, QC<br />
605 rooms, 34,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (514) 982-1234, www.montreal.hyatt.com<br />
www.congresmtl.com<br />
Place Bonaventure 298,000 sf With<strong>in</strong>, top 2 floors of center: Hilton Montreal Bonaventure, 395 rooms,<br />
Montreal, QC<br />
42,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, www.hiltonmontreal.com<br />
www.placebonaventure.com<br />
Across: Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, 1,039 rooms, 50,000 sf mtg space,<br />
(514) 861-3511, www.fairmont.com/queenelizabeth<br />
Québec City Convention Center 75,000 sf Attached: Hilton sur Vieux Québec, 571 rooms, (418) 647-2411,<br />
Québec, QC<br />
www.hiltonquebec.com; Delta Québec, 377 rooms,<br />
www.convention.qc.ca<br />
12,000+ sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (418) 847-1717, www.deltaquebec.com<br />
Shaw Conference Centre 109,600 sf Adjacent: Courtyard Edmonton Downtown, 177 rooms, 11,270 sf<br />
Edmonton, AB<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (780) 423-9999, www.marriott.com<br />
www.shawconferencecentre.com<br />
Toronto Congress Centre 500,000 sf Adjacent: Radisson Suite Hotel Toronto Airport, 216 rooms, 1,800 sf<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (416) 242-7400, www.radisson.com<br />
www.torontocongresscentre.com<br />
Across: Doubletree by Hilton – Toronto Airport, 433 rooms, 60,000 sf<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (416) 244-1711, www.doubletree.com<br />
Vancouver Convention 91,000 sf Attached: Fairmont Pacific Rim, 415 rooms, to be completed 2009,<br />
& Exhibition Centre<br />
www.fairmontpacificrim.com<br />
Vancouver, BC<br />
Across: Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, 504 rooms, 42,000 sf function space,<br />
www.vcec.ca<br />
(604) 662-8111, www.panpacific.com/Vancouver/Overview.html<br />
W<strong>in</strong>nipeg Convention Centre 78,000 sf Attached: Delta W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, 393 rooms, 18,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
W<strong>in</strong>nipeg, MB<br />
(204) 942-0551, www.deltahotels.com<br />
www.wcc.mb.ca<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> and 53,000 sf Attached: The Pr<strong>in</strong>ce George Hotel, 203 rooms, 6,800 sf event space,<br />
Convention Centre Halifax<br />
(902) 425-1986, www.pr<strong>in</strong>cegeorgehotel.com; Delta Barr<strong>in</strong>gton, 200 rooms,<br />
Halifax, NS<br />
5,000 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (902) 429-9205, www.deltahotels.com<br />
www.wtcchalifax.com<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 56<br />
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4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes of North America<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 54<br />
Hotel/Convention center complexes <strong>in</strong> mexico<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Acapulco International Center 244,168 sf Across: Hotel Elcano, 180 rooms, 2,508 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (744) 435-1500,<br />
Acapulco, Guerrero<br />
www.hotel-elcano.com<br />
www.centroacapulco.com<br />
Azul Ixtapa Convention Center 9,580 sf Adjacent: Meliá Azul Ixtapa, 400 rooms, 5,511 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Ixtapa, Guerrero<br />
(755) 555-0000, www.solmelia.com<br />
www.meliaazulixtapa.solmelia.com<br />
Cancun Center Conventions 77,500 sf Across: Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Cancún, 602 rooms,<br />
& Exhibitions<br />
15,338 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (998) 881-3200, www.fiestamericana.com;<br />
Cancun, Qu<strong>in</strong>tana Roo<br />
Across: Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa, 379 rooms, 6,137 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
www.cancuncenter.com<br />
(988) 848-7000, www.dreamsresort.com; Hyatt Regency Cancun, 295 rooms,<br />
8,630 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (988) 891-5555, www.hyatt.com; NH Krystal Cancun,<br />
325 rooms, 5,412 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (988) 848-9800, www.nh-hotels.com;<br />
Riu Cancun, 569 rooms, (998) 848-7151, www.riu.com; Presidente Cancún<br />
Resort, 299 rooms, 9,687 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (998) 848-8700,<br />
www.ichotelsgroup.com/<strong>in</strong>tercont<strong>in</strong>ental<br />
CECONEXPO 48,674 sf Adjacent: Fiesta Inn Morelia, 253 rooms, 7,384 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Morelia, Michoacan<br />
(443) 322-8000, www.fiestamericana.com<br />
www.ceconexpo.com<br />
CINTERMEX Convention Center 197,840 sf Adjacent: Holiday Inn Monterrey Parque Fundidora, 246 rooms, 3,886 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Monterrey, Nuevo León<br />
space, (81) 8369-6000, www.ichotelsgroup.com<br />
www.c<strong>in</strong>termex.com.mx<br />
Across: Hotel AntariSuites C<strong>in</strong>termex Luxor Hotels, 146 rooms, 5,662 sf<br />
meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (81) 8318- 0444, (81) 8369-6969, www.hotelantaris.com<br />
Expo Bancomer Santa Fe 464,140 sf Across: Fiesta America Santa Fe, 172 rooms, 11,474 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Mexico City, DF<br />
(55) 1105-5000, www.fiesta<strong>in</strong>n.com; Fiesta Inn Santa Fe, 189 rooms,<br />
www.expobancomer.com.mx<br />
(55) 1105-5100, www.fiesta<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />
Expo Guadalajara 414,410 sf Across: Hilton Guadalajara, 356 rooms, 17,226 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Guadalajara, Jalisco<br />
(33) 3678-0505, www.hilton.com; Across: Cam<strong>in</strong>o Real Expo, 198 rooms,<br />
www.cam<strong>in</strong>oreal.com/guadalajara<br />
6,641 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (33) 3134-2424, www.expo-guadalajara.com;<br />
See our ad on p.57<br />
Ibis Gudalajara, 159 rooms, (33) 3880-9600, www.ibishotel.com; Hotel Eurhotel,<br />
76 rooms, (33) 3134-3230, www.eurhotel.com.mx; Fiesta Inn Guadalajara,<br />
158 rooms, 1,259 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (33) 3669-3200, www.fiesta<strong>in</strong>n.com;<br />
Hotel Celta, 144 rooms, 1,582 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (33) 3880-0222,<br />
www.hotelcelta.com; Cityexpress Guadalajara, 145 rooms, (33) 3880-3700,<br />
www.citypremios.com.mx<br />
Expo Imperial (open<strong>in</strong>g Oct. 1) 242,180 sf Adjacent: Casa Imperial, open<strong>in</strong>g Dec. 15,<br />
Acapulco, Guerrero 800 rooms, (744) 466-3322<br />
www.expoimperial.com<br />
www.expoimperial.com.mx<br />
Expocentro Juriquilla 24,219 sf Adjacent: Misión Juriquilla, 196 rooms, 2,971 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Juriquilla, Queretaro<br />
(442) 234-0000, www.hotelesmision.com.mx<br />
www.expocentrojuriquilla.com<br />
Expo Reforma CANACO 60,816 sf Across: Misión Reforma, 164 rooms, 2,917 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Mexico City, DF<br />
(55) 5141-0442, www.hotelesmision.com; Fiesta Americana Reforma,<br />
www.exporeforma.com.mx<br />
616 rooms, 27,200 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (55) 5140-4100, www.fiesta<strong>in</strong>n.com;<br />
Hotel Emporio Reforma, 145 rooms, 2,174 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
(55) 5566 -7766, www.hotelesemporio.com; Embassy Suites, 162 rooms,<br />
1,399 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (55) 5061-3000, www.embassysuitesmexicocity.com<br />
Moon Palace Resort 63,507 sf Adjacent: Moon Palace, 2,031 rooms, (998) 881-6000, www.palaceresorts.com<br />
& Convention Center<br />
Cancun, Qu<strong>in</strong>tana Roo<br />
www.palaceresorts.com<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on page 58<br />
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4th Annual Report on<br />
Hotel/Convention Center Complexes of North America<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 56<br />
Hotel/Convention center complexes <strong>in</strong> mexico<br />
Exhibition Facility & Location Prime Exhibit Space Hotel Details<br />
Poliforum Leon 413,603 sf Across: Real de M<strong>in</strong>as Poliforum León, 173 rooms, 15,790 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Leon, Guanajuato<br />
(477) 710-4090, www.reladem<strong>in</strong>aspoliforum.com.mx; Real de M<strong>in</strong>as Express,<br />
www.poliforumleon.com<br />
143 rooms, (477) 710-0005, www.realdem<strong>in</strong>asexpress.com.mx; Holiday Inn<br />
León - Convention Center, 170 rooms, 2,486 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (477) 710-0003,<br />
www.ichotelsgruop.com<br />
Sheraton Centro Historico 35,521 sf Attached: Sheraton Centro Historico Hotel & Convention Center, 457 rooms,<br />
Hotel & Convention Center<br />
(55) 5130-5300, www.starwoodhotels.com<br />
Mexico City, DF<br />
www.sheraton.com.mx/<br />
Tuzo Forum 19,913 sf Adjacent: Crowne Plaza, 106 rooms, (771) 717-8700, www.crowneplaza.com<br />
Pachuca, Hidalgo<br />
www.tuzoforum.com.mx<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> Center Veracruz 244,168 sf Adjacent: Galería Plaza, 258 rooms, 15,058 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
Veracruz, Veracruz<br />
(229) 989-0505, www.brisas.com.mx.<br />
Across: Crowne Plaza Hotel Veracruz Torremar,<br />
www.wtcveracruz.com.mx 229 rooms, 15,295 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (229) 989-2100,<br />
www.crowneplaza.com/cpveracruz; Hotel Mocambo, 101 rooms,<br />
3,500 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (229) 922-0200, www.hotelmocambo.com.mx;<br />
Holiday Inn, 155 rooms, 9,688 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (229) 923-2050,<br />
www.holiday<strong>in</strong>n.com<br />
WTC Mexico City 258,334 sf Across: Crowne Plaza Hotel de México, 310 rooms, 9,881 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space,<br />
International Exhibition<br />
01 800 112 7696, www.crowneplace.com; Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites,<br />
& Convention Center<br />
217 rooms, 6,468 sf meet<strong>in</strong>g space, (55) 1164-1160, www.holiday<strong>in</strong>n.com;<br />
Mexico City, DF Suites del Parque, 20 rooms, (55) 5536-1450<br />
www.exposwtc.com<br />
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Industry Events<br />
By Nicole Burnes, assistant editor October <strong>2008</strong><br />
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday friday saturday<br />
1 2 3<br />
4<br />
Association of<br />
Corporate Travel<br />
<strong>Executive</strong>s (ACTE)<br />
Global Education<br />
Conference<br />
October 5-7, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Rome Marriott Park Hotel,<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
Canadian Society of<br />
Association <strong>Executive</strong>s<br />
(CSAE) <strong>2008</strong> National<br />
Conference & <strong>Show</strong>case<br />
October 2-4, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Sheraton Vancouver Wall<br />
Centre, Vancouver, BC<br />
Rome, Italy<br />
Western Association<br />
of Convention &<br />
Visitors Bureaus<br />
(WACVB) Annual<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Vendor<br />
<strong>Show</strong>case<br />
October 8-11, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Doubletree Tucson<br />
Reid Park, Tucson, AZ<br />
Tucson, AZ Stockholm, Sweden<br />
12 9<br />
13 14<br />
15<br />
16<br />
17 18<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> Centers American Society of<br />
Association (WTCA) Association <strong>Executive</strong>s<br />
Dest<strong>in</strong>ation Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
International (ASAE) & The Center for<br />
Association International<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Forum Association Leadership<br />
(DMAI) CEO Forum –<br />
October 15, <strong>2008</strong> F<strong>in</strong>ancial Management<br />
Europe<br />
The Fairlane Club, for CEOs<br />
October 16-18, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Dearborn, MI<br />
October 16, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Radisson SAS Royal Vik<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ASAE & The Center Build<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
Hotel, Stockholm, Sweden<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
Dearborn, MI<br />
Randy Smith Memorial<br />
Golf Classic<br />
October 24, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA<br />
Vancouver, BC<br />
5 6 7 8 9 10 11<br />
Michael Gehrisch<br />
19 20 21 22<br />
23<br />
24 25<br />
International<br />
Association of<br />
Assembly Managers<br />
(IAAM) Annual<br />
International Crowd<br />
Management<br />
Conference (ICMC)<br />
October 26-29, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Wyndham Phoenix,<br />
Phoenix, AZ<br />
More Details<br />
Canadian Society of Association <strong>Executive</strong>s<br />
(CSAE) <strong>2008</strong> National Conference & <strong>Show</strong>case<br />
October 2-4, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Sheraton Vancouver Wall Centre, Vancouver, BC<br />
www.csae.com<br />
Event Management: CSAE, (416) 363-3555 x236<br />
Association of Corporate Travel <strong>Executive</strong>s<br />
(ACTE) Global Education Conference<br />
October 5-7, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Rome Marriott Park Hotel, Rome, Italy<br />
www.acte.org<br />
Event Management: ACTE, (703) 683-5322<br />
Western Association of Convention & Visitors<br />
Bureaus (WACVB) Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Vendor<br />
<strong>Show</strong>case<br />
October 8-11, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Doubletree Tucson Reid Park, Tucson, AZ<br />
www.wacvb.com<br />
Event Management: WACVB, (916) 443-9012<br />
Phoenix, AZ<br />
Colorado Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CO<br />
Dest<strong>in</strong>ation Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Association<br />
International (DMAI)<br />
COO/CFO Forum<br />
October 27-29, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Broadmoor Hotel,<br />
Colorado Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CO<br />
World <strong>Trade</strong> Centers Association (WTCA)<br />
International Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Forum<br />
October 15, <strong>2008</strong><br />
The Fairlane Club, Dearborn, MI<br />
www.wtca.org<br />
Event Management: WTCA, (212) 432-2626<br />
American Society of Association <strong>Executive</strong>s<br />
(ASAE) & The Center for Association<br />
Leadership F<strong>in</strong>ancial Management for CEOs<br />
October 16, <strong>2008</strong><br />
ASAE & The Center Build<strong>in</strong>g, Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
www.asaecenter.org<br />
Event Management: ASAE & The Center,<br />
(202) 371-0940<br />
Dest<strong>in</strong>ation Market<strong>in</strong>g Association<br />
International (DMAI) CEO Forum – Europe<br />
October 16-18, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Radisson SAS Royal Vik<strong>in</strong>g Hotel,<br />
Stockholm, Sweden<br />
www.iacvb.org<br />
Event Management: DMAI, (202) 296-7888<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
26 27 28 29 30<br />
31<br />
Gary Sa<strong>in</strong><br />
Travel Industry<br />
Association (TIA)<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g Outlook<br />
Forum<br />
October 27-30, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Doubletree Hotel &<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Meet<strong>in</strong>g Center<br />
Portland-Lloyd Center,<br />
Portland, OR<br />
Randy Smith Memorial Golf Classic<br />
October 24, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Chateau Elan, Braselton, GA<br />
www.rsmgc.org<br />
Event Management: Exhibitor Appo<strong>in</strong>ted Contractor<br />
Association, (541) 317-8768<br />
International Association of Assembly<br />
Managers (IAAM) Annual International<br />
Crowd Management Conference (ICMC)<br />
October 26-29, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Wyndham Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ<br />
www.iaam.org<br />
Event Management: IAAM, (972) 906-7441<br />
Dest<strong>in</strong>ation Market<strong>in</strong>g Association<br />
International (DMAI) COO/CFO Forum<br />
October 27-29, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, CO<br />
www.iacvb.org<br />
Event Management: DMAI, (202) 296-7888<br />
Portland, OR<br />
Travel Industry Association (TIA)<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g Outlook Forum<br />
October 27-30, <strong>2008</strong><br />
Doubletree Hotel & <strong>Executive</strong> Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Center Portland-Lloyd Center, Portland, OR<br />
www.tia.org<br />
Event Management: TIA, (202) 408-8422<br />
Braselton, GA<br />
Who’s Where<br />
n Michael Gehrisch, DMAI president<br />
and CEO, will present dur<strong>in</strong>g a group<br />
discussion at <strong>the</strong> DMAI CEO Forum –<br />
Europe on Friday, October 17, <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
n Gary Sa<strong>in</strong>, president and CEO of <strong>the</strong><br />
Orlando/Orange County Convention &<br />
Visitors Bureau, will speak at <strong>the</strong> TIA<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g Outlook Forum beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Monday, October 27, <strong>2008</strong>.<br />
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What are your plans for December?<br />
Save <strong>the</strong> Date: Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Exhibition<br />
9-11 December <strong>2008</strong> • Miami Beach, Florida • www.iaee.com/expo<br />
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TSE’s <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Locator<br />
Whe<strong>the</strong>r you need a quick rem<strong>in</strong>der of<br />
shows on <strong>the</strong> horizon or are study<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> market for potential partnerships,<br />
co-locations or acquisitions, here is a<br />
list of 155 of <strong>the</strong> most important trade<br />
shows scheduled for November. Each<br />
ZOOM Presents <strong>the</strong> Lead<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Show</strong>s<br />
Com<strong>in</strong>g Up <strong>in</strong> November <strong>in</strong> North America<br />
By V<strong>in</strong>ce Battaglia, manag<strong>in</strong>g editor of ZOOM & Nicole Burnes, assistant editor<br />
show is listed by <strong>in</strong>dustry category and<br />
conta<strong>in</strong>s both a wide-angle and closeup<br />
view of <strong>the</strong> event, <strong>the</strong> organizer,<br />
<strong>the</strong> site and projected size. For a list of<br />
shows com<strong>in</strong>g up <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> next 12 months<br />
– searchable by each field – go to<br />
www.<strong>Trade</strong><strong>Show</strong><strong>Executive</strong>.com. To be<br />
considered for future editions of Zoom<br />
<strong>in</strong> pr<strong>in</strong>t and onl<strong>in</strong>e, email <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
on your show to vbattaglia@<br />
tradeshowexecutive.com and nburnes@<br />
tradeshowexecutive.com.<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Advertis<strong>in</strong>g & Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
ad:tech New York<br />
dmg world media<br />
www.ad-tech.com<br />
Mike Flynn<br />
Event Manager<br />
415-464-8500<br />
11/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
New York Hilton<br />
New York, NY<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
300 Exhibitors<br />
10,000 Attendees<br />
In-Store Market<strong>in</strong>g Expo<br />
In-Store Market<strong>in</strong>g Expo<br />
www.<strong>in</strong>storexpo.com<br />
Aerospace & Aviation<br />
Aircraft Owners & Pilots<br />
Association Expo <strong>2008</strong><br />
AOPA<br />
www.aopa.org/expo<br />
Maureen Macke<br />
Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director<br />
847-675-7400<br />
Lori Wolk<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Dir. of Conventions &<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
301-695-2000<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Las Vegas<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
San Jose Convention Center<br />
San Jose, CA<br />
55,000 NSF<br />
300 Exhibitors<br />
7,000 Attendees<br />
140,000 NSF<br />
550 Exhibitors<br />
10,000 Attendees<br />
Air Traffic Control Association<br />
ATCA<br />
www.atca.org<br />
Kenneth Carlisle<br />
Assoc. Dir. of Expos & Conf.<br />
703-299-2430<br />
11/02/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Marriott Wardman<br />
Park Hotel<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
60,000 NSF<br />
120 Exhibitors<br />
2,500 Attendees<br />
Air Transport Association<br />
of Canada - Annual<br />
ATAC<br />
www.atac.ca<br />
Barbara Priestley<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
613-233-7727<br />
11/10/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
TELUS Convention Centre<br />
Calgary, AB<br />
6,300 NSF<br />
Exhibitors Not Supplied<br />
700 Attendees<br />
Agriculture & Farm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Agri-<strong>Trade</strong><br />
Red Deer Chamber of Commerce<br />
www.agri-trade.com<br />
Pat Kennedy<br />
Event Manager<br />
403-347-4491<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Westerner Park<br />
Red Deer, AB<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
500 Exhibitors<br />
70,000 Attendees<br />
Canadian Western Agribition<br />
Canadian Western Agribition<br />
www.agribition.com<br />
Paulette Kidd<br />
Facility & Display Manager<br />
306-565-0565<br />
11/24/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/29/<strong>2008</strong><br />
IPSCO Place<br />
Reg<strong>in</strong>a, SK<br />
800,000 NSF<br />
450 Exhibitors<br />
145,000 Attendees<br />
Farm Equipment Wholesalers<br />
Association - Fall<br />
FEWA<br />
www.fewa.org<br />
Patricia Coll<strong>in</strong>s<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Vice President<br />
319-354-5156<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John Ascuaga’s Nugget<br />
Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort<br />
Reno, NV<br />
9,600 NSF<br />
120 Exhibitors<br />
600 Attendees<br />
Irrigation <strong>Show</strong> <strong>2008</strong><br />
The Irrigation Association<br />
www.irrigation.org<br />
Kathy Bradley<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>gs Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
703-536-7080<br />
11/02/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Anaheim Convention Center<br />
Anaheim, CA<br />
100,000 NSF<br />
350 Exhibitors<br />
7,000 Attendees<br />
Pacific Northwest Vegetable<br />
Association Conference & <strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong><br />
PNVA<br />
www.pnva.org<br />
Sheri Nolan<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
509-585-5460<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Three Rivers<br />
Convention Center<br />
Kennewick, WA<br />
6,000 NSF<br />
60 Exhibitors<br />
500 Attendees<br />
Society of American Foresters<br />
National Convention<br />
SAF<br />
www.safnet.org<br />
William Brumby<br />
Corporate Relations<br />
301-897-8720 x129<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Grand Sierra<br />
Resort & Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />
Reno, NV<br />
10,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
Amusement, Enterta<strong>in</strong>ment, Gam<strong>in</strong>g<br />
American Film Market<br />
Jonathan Wolf<br />
Independent Film & Television Alliance Manag<strong>in</strong>g Director of AFM<br />
www.americanfilmmarket.com<br />
310-446-1000<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Loews Santa<br />
Monica Hotel<br />
Santa Monica, CA<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
430 Exhibitors<br />
8,000 Attendees<br />
Global Gam<strong>in</strong>g Expo - G2E<br />
Reed Exhibitions<br />
www.globalgam<strong>in</strong>gexpo.com<br />
Courtney Muller<br />
Group Vice President<br />
203-840-5400<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Las Vegas<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
340,000 NSF<br />
750 Exhibitors<br />
30,000 Attendees<br />
IAAPA Attractions Expo<br />
International Association of<br />
Amusement Parks & Attractions<br />
www.iaapa.org<br />
Diane Vidoni<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
703-836-4800<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Orange County<br />
Convention Center<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
500,000 NSF<br />
1,100 Exhibitors<br />
25,000 Attendees<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 62<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Apparel, Beauty, Shoes, Textiles<br />
Private Label Manufacturers<br />
Anthony Aloia<br />
Association Private Label<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Director<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong><br />
212-972-3131<br />
PLMA<br />
www.plma.com<br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Donald E. Stephens<br />
Convention Center<br />
Rosemont, IL<br />
200,000 NSF<br />
1,000 Exhibitors<br />
10,000 Attendees<br />
Automotive, Truck<strong>in</strong>g, Transportation<br />
Automotive Aftermarket<br />
Bill Glasgow, Sr.<br />
Products Expo<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
William T Glasgow, Inc.<br />
708-226-1300<br />
www.aapexshow.com<br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Sands Expo &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
500,000 NSF<br />
2,100 Exhibitors<br />
117,000 Attendees<br />
Congress of Automotive<br />
Repair and Service<br />
Hanley Wood Exhibitions<br />
www.carsevent.com<br />
Ellen Pipk<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
972-536-6354<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mandalay Bay<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
International Autobody<br />
Congress & Exposition - NACE<br />
Hanley Wood Exhibitions<br />
www.naceexpo.com<br />
Ellen Pipk<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
972-536-6354<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mandalay Bay<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
450 Exhibitors<br />
25,000 Attendees<br />
International Big R <strong>Show</strong><br />
Automotive Parts Remanufacturers<br />
Association<br />
www.bigrshow.com<br />
Jeanie Magathan<br />
Senior Vice President<br />
703-968-2772 x104<br />
11/01/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Riveria Hotel<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
17,500 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
Los Angeles Auto <strong>Show</strong><br />
LA Auto <strong>Show</strong><br />
www.laautoshow.com<br />
Scott Webb<br />
Assistant General Manager<br />
310-444-1850<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/30/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Los Angeles<br />
Convention Center<br />
Los Angeles, CA<br />
760,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
National Automotive Radiator<br />
Service Association - Annual<br />
NARSA<br />
www.narsa.org<br />
Mike Dwyer<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
856-439-1575<br />
11/02/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Harrah’s Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
7,000 NSF<br />
70 Exhibitors<br />
300 Attendees<br />
Sacramento International Auto <strong>Show</strong><br />
Castle Communications, Inc.<br />
www.sacautoshow.com<br />
Sheri Sundahl<br />
Senior Account Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
916-635-2728<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Cal Expo<br />
Sacramento, CA<br />
500,000 NSF<br />
36 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
Seattle International Auto <strong>Show</strong><br />
Puget Sound Auto Dealers Association<br />
www.seattleautoshow.com<br />
James Hammond<br />
Director of Auto <strong>Show</strong>s<br />
206-542-3551<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Qwest Field Event Center<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
500,000 NSF<br />
40 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
SEMA <strong>Show</strong><br />
Specialty Equipment Market<strong>in</strong>g Association<br />
www.semashow.com<br />
Peter McGillivray<br />
VP, Events & Comm., SEMA<br />
909-396-0289<br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Las Vegas<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
1,000,000 NSF<br />
2,100 Exhibitors<br />
117,000 Attendees<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g & Construction<br />
Society of <strong>the</strong> American Institute<br />
of Architects M<strong>in</strong>nesota - Annual<br />
AIA M<strong>in</strong>nesota<br />
www.aia-mn.org<br />
Beverly Hauschild-Baron<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Vice President<br />
612-338-6763<br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
M<strong>in</strong>neapolis<br />
Convention Center<br />
M<strong>in</strong>neapolis, MN<br />
28,000 NSF<br />
240 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
Big Builder <strong>2008</strong><br />
Hanley Wood Exhibitions<br />
www.bigbuilder.com<br />
Jeff Calore<br />
Publisher, Builder Group<br />
202-380-3766<br />
11/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gaylord National Resort &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
27,000 NSF<br />
74 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
Build Boston<br />
ResourcePlus <strong>Show</strong>s & Events<br />
www.buildboston.com<br />
Julie Vokoc<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Director<br />
617-385-5017<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Seaport World<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
Boston, MA<br />
45,000 NSF<br />
350 Exhibitors<br />
15,000 Attendees<br />
Buildex Calgary<br />
Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc.<br />
www.buildexcalgary.com/<br />
Paul Maryschak<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Director<br />
604-739-2112<br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Stampede Park<br />
Calgary, AB<br />
25,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
4,000 Attendees<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g Industry <strong>Show</strong><br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g Industry Association of<br />
Sou<strong>the</strong>rn California<br />
www.build<strong>in</strong>g<strong>in</strong>dustryshow.com<br />
Sue Frias<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Director<br />
909-396-9993<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Long Beach<br />
Convention Center<br />
Long Beach, CA<br />
72,000 NSF<br />
400 Exhibitors<br />
10,000 Attendees<br />
Door & Hardware Institute - Annual<br />
DHI<br />
www.dhi.org<br />
Marcia Slakie<br />
Dir. of Meet<strong>in</strong>gs & Conf.<br />
703-222-2010<br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Boston Convention<br />
& Exhibition Center<br />
Boston, MA<br />
110,000 NSF<br />
155 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
Greenbuild International<br />
Conference & Expo<br />
Corcoran Expositions. Inc.<br />
www.greenbuildexpo.org<br />
Noreen Burke<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
312-541-0567<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Boston Convention<br />
& Exhibition Center<br />
Boston, MA<br />
140,000 NSF<br />
800 Exhibitors<br />
25,000 Attendees<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 64<br />
TM<br />
Gold 100 Gala & Summit<br />
<strong>September</strong> 17-19<br />
Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, CA<br />
www.<strong>Trade</strong><strong>Show</strong><strong>Executive</strong>.com<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Build<strong>in</strong>g & Construction (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
International Pool Spa Patio Expo Kim Rogers<br />
Hanley Wood Exhibitions<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g Manager<br />
www.poolspapatio.com<br />
972-536-6353<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mandalay Bay<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
200,000 NSF<br />
800 Exhibitors<br />
16,000 Attendees<br />
JLC LIVE Residential Construction<br />
<strong>Show</strong> - Pacific Northwest<br />
Hanley Wood Exhibitions<br />
www.jlclive.com<br />
L<strong>in</strong>dsay Roberts<br />
Associate Director<br />
972-563-6300<br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton State<br />
Convention & <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
33,500 NSF<br />
115 Exhibitors<br />
2,800 Attendees<br />
National Industrial Fastener<br />
<strong>Show</strong> - West<br />
National Industrial Fastener <strong>Show</strong><br />
www.fastenershows.com<br />
Susan Hurley<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
614-895-8348<br />
11/02/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mandalay Bay<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
90,000 NSF<br />
700 Exhibitors<br />
5,000 Attendees<br />
National Pavement Expo - West<br />
Cygnus Expositions<br />
www.nationalpavementexpo.com<br />
Loretta Miles<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Director<br />
952-808-3300<br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Las Vegas Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
19,000 NSF<br />
80 Exhibitors<br />
1,500 Attendees<br />
Northwest Industrial<br />
Woodwork<strong>in</strong>g Expo<br />
TSI Expos<br />
www.northwestwoodexpo.com<br />
Wayne Blev<strong>in</strong>s<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
828-459-9894<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Greater Tacoma<br />
Convention Center<br />
Tacoma, WA<br />
45,000 NSF<br />
300 Exhibitors<br />
3,500 Attendees<br />
Specialty Tools & Fasteners<br />
Distributers Association - Annual<br />
STAFDA<br />
www.stafda.org<br />
Georgia Foley<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
262-784-4774<br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Colorado Convention Center<br />
Denver, CO<br />
80,000 NSF<br />
700 Exhibitors<br />
5,500 Attendees<br />
Sunbelt Builders <strong>Show</strong><br />
Texas Association of Builders<br />
www.sunbeltbuildersshow.com<br />
Mary Castetter<br />
VP of Adm<strong>in</strong>istration<br />
512-476-6346<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gaylord Texan Resort &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Grapev<strong>in</strong>e, TX<br />
36,500 NSF<br />
275 Exhibitors<br />
6,500 Attendees<br />
W<strong>in</strong>-door North America<br />
Shield Associates<br />
www.w<strong>in</strong>doorshow.com<br />
Patrick Shield<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
416-444-5225<br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Metro Toronto<br />
Convention Centre<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
60,000 NSF<br />
160 Exhibitors<br />
4,000 Attendees<br />
Worship Facilities Conference & Expo<br />
EH Events<br />
www.wfxweb.com<br />
Nicole Derany<br />
Senior <strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
508-663-1500<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
George R. Brown<br />
Convention Center<br />
Houston, TX<br />
5,000 NSF<br />
400 Exhibitors<br />
62,000 Attendees<br />
Communications & Broadcast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
National Communications<br />
Michelle Randall<br />
Association - Annual<br />
Convention Manager<br />
NCA<br />
202-464-4622<br />
www.natcom.org<br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/24/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Manchester Grand Hyatt<br />
San Diego, CA<br />
10,000 NSF<br />
50 Exhibitors<br />
4,000 Attendees<br />
Telco TV Expo<br />
TechWeb<br />
www.lightread<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />
Carolyn Herr<br />
Conference Director<br />
949-223-3630<br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Anaheim Convention Center<br />
Anaheim, CA<br />
35,000 NSF<br />
175 Exhibitors<br />
3,500 Attendees<br />
TM Forum Management World Orlando<br />
TM Forum<br />
www.tmforum.org<br />
Suzy Mayhew<br />
Events Manager<br />
973-944-5100<br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Rosen Sh<strong>in</strong>gle Creek Resort<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
7,500 NSF<br />
60 Exhibitors<br />
1,500 Attendees<br />
WCA International Symposium<br />
& Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Expo<br />
Wireless Communications<br />
Association International<br />
www.wcai.com<br />
Angela Wagner<br />
Conference Manager<br />
202-452-7823<br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Fairmont Hotel<br />
San Jose, CA<br />
5,000 NSF<br />
40 Exhibitors<br />
1,000 Attendees<br />
Computers & Software Applications<br />
Computer Security Institute<br />
Robert Richardson<br />
Conference & Exhibition (CSI)<br />
Director, CSI<br />
TechWeb<br />
610-604-4604<br />
www.csiannual.com<br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gaylord National Resort &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
12,000 NSF<br />
80 Exhibitors<br />
2,500 Attendees<br />
IT Roadmap: San Francisco<br />
Network World, Inc.<br />
www.networkworld.com<br />
Debra Becker<br />
Director of Event Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
800-643-4668<br />
11/17/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/17/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Moscone Center North<br />
San Francisco, CA<br />
7,500 NSF<br />
75 Exhibitors<br />
700 Attendees<br />
Professional Association for SQL<br />
Server Community Summit <strong>2008</strong><br />
PASS<br />
www.sqlpass.org<br />
Judy Christianson<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Manager<br />
604-899-6009<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton State<br />
Convention & <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
10,770 NSF<br />
50 Exhibitors<br />
3,000 Attendees<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Computers & Software Applications (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
Supercomput<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Hall-Erickson, Inc.<br />
www.sc08.supercomput<strong>in</strong>g.org<br />
Paul Graller<br />
Vice President, <strong>Show</strong> Director<br />
630-434-7779<br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Aust<strong>in</strong> Convention Center<br />
Aust<strong>in</strong>, TX<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
293 Exhibitors<br />
10,000 Attendees<br />
VoiceCon San Francisco<br />
TechWeb<br />
www.voicecon.com<br />
Fred Knight<br />
General Manager, Co-Chair<br />
630-986-1432 x124<br />
11/10/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Moscone Center<br />
San Francisco, CA<br />
25,000 NSF<br />
90 Exhibitors<br />
5,000 Attendees<br />
WebmasterWorld’s Search &<br />
Internet Market<strong>in</strong>g Conference<br />
WebmasterWorld, Inc.<br />
www.pubcon.com<br />
Jeff Randall<br />
Director of Operations<br />
512-686-1295<br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Las Vegas Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
60 Exhibitors<br />
2,500 Attendees<br />
Dental<br />
Dental Implant Conference<br />
American Association of Oral &<br />
Maxillofacial Surgeons<br />
www.aaoms.org<br />
Valerie Wolf<br />
Manager, Exhibitions<br />
800-822-6637<br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Sheraton Hilton & Towers<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
11,000 NSF<br />
90 Exhibitors<br />
1,500 Attendees<br />
Greater New York Dental Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
GNYDM<br />
www.gnydm.com<br />
Robert Edwab<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
212-398-6922<br />
11/28/<strong>2008</strong><br />
12/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jacob K. Javits<br />
Convention Center<br />
New York, NY<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
500 Exhibitors<br />
54,137 Attendees<br />
Liberty Dental Conference<br />
Philadelphia County Dental Society<br />
www.philcodent.org<br />
Teresa Ravert<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
215-925-6050<br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Citizens Bank Park<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
5,000 NSF<br />
54 Exhibitors<br />
1,000 Attendees<br />
Sou<strong>the</strong>rn Association of<br />
Orthodontists - Annual<br />
SAO<br />
www.saortho.org<br />
Sharon Hunt<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
404-261-5528<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gaylord Palms Resort &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
6,400 NSF<br />
80 Exhibitors<br />
1,594 Attendees<br />
Education, Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, Science & Research<br />
American Academy of Religion - Annual Thom Hoffman<br />
Corcoran Expositions, Inc.<br />
Exhibit Manager<br />
www.aarweb.org<br />
312-541-0567<br />
11/01/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Chicago Hilton & Towers<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
20,000 NSF<br />
125 Exhibitors<br />
5,000 Attendees<br />
American Association for Laboratory<br />
Animal Science Nat’l. Meet<strong>in</strong>g<br />
AALAS<br />
www.aalas.org<br />
Betty Cartwright<br />
Director, Meet<strong>in</strong>gs &<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial Services<br />
901-754-8620<br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Indiana Convention Center<br />
Indianapolis, IN<br />
25,000 NSF<br />
250 Exhibitors<br />
4,500 Attendees<br />
American Institute of Chemical<br />
Eng<strong>in</strong>eers - Annual<br />
AIChE<br />
www.aiche.org<br />
Jeff Wood<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>gs Director<br />
212-591-7338<br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Pennsylvania<br />
Convention Center<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
10,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
5,000 Attendees<br />
American Society of Human<br />
Genetics - Annual<br />
ASHG<br />
www.ashg.org<br />
Paul<strong>in</strong>e M<strong>in</strong>h<strong>in</strong>nett<br />
Director of Meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
301-634-7300<br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Pennsylvania<br />
Convention Center<br />
Philadelphia, PA<br />
20,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
5,000 Attendees<br />
ALA - Region 2 & 3 Educational<br />
Conference & Exposition<br />
Association of Legal Adm<strong>in</strong>istrators<br />
www.alanet.org<br />
Karen Cioni<br />
Manager of Exhibits &<br />
Sponsorships<br />
847-267-1252<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Hyatt Regency<br />
Indianapolis, IN<br />
4,000 NSF<br />
50 Exhibitors<br />
300 Attendees<br />
Conference for <strong>the</strong> Advancement of<br />
Science Teach<strong>in</strong>g (CAST)<br />
Science Teachers Association of Texas<br />
www.statweb.org<br />
Frank Butcher<br />
Exhibits Manager<br />
281-424-1230<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Fort Worth<br />
Convention Center<br />
Fort Worth, TX<br />
40,000 NSF<br />
260 Exhibitors<br />
6,000 Attendees<br />
Georgia Educational<br />
Technology Conference<br />
McRae & Company, Inc.<br />
www.mcraeco.com/getcex.html<br />
Connie Bond<br />
Exhibit Manager<br />
850-906-0099<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Georgia International<br />
Convention Center<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
30,000 NSF<br />
225 Exhibitors<br />
2,500 Attendees<br />
Massachusetts Association of<br />
School Committees Jo<strong>in</strong>t Conference<br />
Dame Associates<br />
www.masc.org<br />
Cor<strong>in</strong>ne Dame<br />
Chairman<br />
617-783-4777<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Resort & Conference<br />
Center at Hyannis<br />
Hyannis, MA<br />
5,600 NSF<br />
70 Exhibitors<br />
750 Attendees<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 67<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Education, Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g, Science & Research (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
Michigan Bio Expo<br />
Jayne Berkaw<br />
Michigan Biotechnology Association Dir. of Market<strong>in</strong>g & Comm.<br />
www.michbio.org<br />
734-527-9150<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Rock F<strong>in</strong>ancial <strong>Show</strong>place<br />
Novi, MI<br />
20,000 NSF<br />
75 Exhibitors<br />
600 Attendees<br />
National Council of Teachers<br />
of English - Annual<br />
NCTE<br />
www.ncte.org<br />
Jacqui Joseph-Biddle<br />
Convention Director<br />
800-369-6283<br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Henry B. Gonzales<br />
Convention Center<br />
San Antonio, TX<br />
12,000 NSF<br />
120 Exhibitors<br />
6,500 Attendees<br />
National Science Teachers<br />
Association - Western<br />
NSTA<br />
www.nsta.org<br />
Richard Smith<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
703-599-3520<br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Oregon Convention Center<br />
Portland, OR<br />
30,000 NSF<br />
150 Exhibitors<br />
3,000 Attendees<br />
New Jersey Education<br />
Association Convention<br />
NJEA<br />
www.njea.org<br />
Judy Lan<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Convention Manager<br />
609-599-4561<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Atlantic City<br />
Convention Center<br />
Atlantic City, NJ<br />
70,000 NSF<br />
600 Exhibitors<br />
40,000 Attendees<br />
Ohio School Boards<br />
Association Capital Conference<br />
OSBA<br />
www.osba-ohio.org<br />
Rob<strong>in</strong> Charles<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
614-540-4000<br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Greater Columbus<br />
Convention Center<br />
Columbus, OH<br />
74,000 NSF<br />
700 Exhibitors<br />
10,000 Attendees<br />
School Equipment <strong>Show</strong> - Fall<br />
National School Supply &<br />
Equipment Association<br />
www.nssea.org<br />
Bill Duffy<br />
Vice President of<br />
Operations<br />
301-495-0240<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Baltimore Convention Center<br />
Baltimore, MD<br />
35,000 NSF<br />
150 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
Electrical & Electronics<br />
Digital Video Expo West<br />
New Bay Media<br />
www.dvexpo.com<br />
Denise Miller<br />
Expo Manager<br />
303-420-0130<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Los Angeles<br />
Convention Center<br />
Los Angeles, CA<br />
23,000 NSF<br />
120 Exhibitors<br />
6,000 Attendees<br />
Electronic House Expo - Fall<br />
EH Events<br />
www.ehxweb.com<br />
Jim Wagner<br />
General Manager<br />
508-663-1500<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Long Beach<br />
Convention Center<br />
Long Beach, CA<br />
41,700 NSF<br />
175 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
International Symposium on<br />
Microelectronics<br />
International Microelectronics &<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g Society<br />
www.imaps.org<br />
Elizabeth Keller<br />
Manager of Meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
202-548-4001<br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Rhode Island<br />
Convention Center<br />
Providence, RI<br />
25,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
2,500 Attendees<br />
RoboDevelopment<br />
Conference & Exposition<br />
EH Events<br />
www.robodevelopment.com<br />
Nicole Derany<br />
Senior <strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
508-663-1500<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Santa Clara<br />
Convention Center<br />
Santa Clara, CA<br />
6,000 NSF<br />
45 Exhibitors<br />
1,200 Attendees<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial, Insurance & Legal Services<br />
California Credit Union<br />
Diane Spiegel<br />
League - Annual<br />
Senior Event Manager<br />
CCUL<br />
909-980-8890<br />
www.ccul.org<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
San Francisco Marriott<br />
San Francisco, CA<br />
8,800 NSF<br />
110 Exhibitors<br />
1,500 Attendees<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial Technology <strong>Show</strong> - Toronto<br />
Bozley Exhibition<br />
www.f<strong>in</strong>ancialtechnologyshow.com<br />
Warren Beesley<br />
President<br />
416-282-1600<br />
11/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Metro Toronto<br />
Convention Centre<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
30,000 NSF<br />
65 Exhibitors<br />
800 Attendees<br />
Massachusetts Association of<br />
Insurance Agents - Annual<br />
Massachusetts Association of<br />
Insurance Agents<br />
www.massagent.com<br />
Sharon Gagnon<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> Fair Manager<br />
508-663-0223<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Marriott Copley Place<br />
Boston, MA<br />
9,920 NSF<br />
133 Exhibitors<br />
1,800 Attendees<br />
National Agriculture Bankers<br />
Conference<br />
Countryside Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
www.aba.com/Events/AGR.htm<br />
Carol Merry<br />
President<br />
262-253-6902<br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Des Mo<strong>in</strong>es Marriott<br />
Des Mo<strong>in</strong>es, IA<br />
3,600 NSF<br />
45 Exhibitors<br />
600 Attendees<br />
National Association of Independent<br />
Life Brokerage Agencies<br />
NAILBA<br />
www.nailba.org<br />
Michele Liston<br />
Director of Meet<strong>in</strong>gs &<br />
Education<br />
703-383-3069<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Manchester Grand Hyatt<br />
San Diego, CA<br />
16,000 NSF<br />
140 Exhibitors<br />
1,500 Attendees<br />
National Association of Mortgage<br />
Brokers - West<br />
NAMB<br />
www.namb.org<br />
Annette Ott<br />
Vice President of Meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
703-342-5900<br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
MGM Grand Hotel & Cas<strong>in</strong>o<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
27,000 NSF<br />
195 Exhibitors<br />
3,500 Attendees<br />
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<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
F<strong>in</strong>ancial, Insurance & Legal Services (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
Workers’ Compensation & Disability Fred Kurst<br />
Conference & Expo<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Sales Manager<br />
LRP Publications<br />
703-393-8304<br />
www.wcconference.com<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Las Vegas Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
40,000 NSF<br />
250 Exhibitors<br />
2,300 Attendees<br />
Food & Beverage<br />
Chocolate <strong>Show</strong><br />
Event International<br />
www.chocolateshow.com<br />
Luce Abrate<br />
Project Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
212-889-5112<br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Pier 94<br />
New York, NY<br />
10,000 NSF<br />
90 Exhibitors<br />
30,000 Attendees<br />
Denny’s Franchisee Association<br />
Convention<br />
Success Unlimited<br />
www.dennys.org<br />
Tiffany Danley<br />
President<br />
888-433-6697<br />
11/02/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Bellagio Hotel<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
22,000 NSF<br />
130 Exhibitors<br />
1,200 Attendees<br />
Gourmet Food & W<strong>in</strong>e Expo<br />
Town Media<br />
www.foodandw<strong>in</strong>eshow.ca<br />
Jennifer Campbell<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
905-634-8003<br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Metro Toronto<br />
Convention Centre<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
250 Exhibitors<br />
35,000 Attendees<br />
Kosherfest<br />
Diversified Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Communications<br />
www.kosherfest.com<br />
Vianna DiGrist<strong>in</strong>a<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
207-842-5500<br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Medowlands<br />
Exposition Center<br />
Secaucus, NJ<br />
33,000 NSF<br />
350 Exhibitors<br />
6,000 Attendees<br />
Process Expo<br />
Food Process<strong>in</strong>g Mach<strong>in</strong>ery &<br />
Supplies Association<br />
www.fpsa.org<br />
Sasha Carey<br />
Vice President,<br />
Process Expo<br />
703-761-2600<br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
McCormick Place<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
200,000 NSF<br />
400 Exhibitors<br />
75,000 Attendees<br />
Government & Military<br />
Canadian Waste & Recycl<strong>in</strong>g Expo<br />
Messe Frankfurt, Canada<br />
www.usa.messefrankfurt.com<br />
Arnie Gess<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
877-534-7285<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
International Centre<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
50,000 NSF<br />
225 Exhibitors<br />
2,500 Attendees<br />
Emergency Management &<br />
Homeland Security (EMEX)<br />
International Association of<br />
Emergency Managers<br />
www.emex.org<br />
Clay Tyeryar<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
703-538-1795<br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Overland Park<br />
Convention Center<br />
Kansas City, KS<br />
50,000 NSF<br />
250 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
SpecOps East Warfighter<br />
Symposium & Expo<br />
The Lodestar Group<br />
www.defensetradeshows.com<br />
Joe Vilga<br />
Exhibits Manager<br />
919-954-1633<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Crown Expo Center<br />
Fayetteville, NC<br />
25,700 NSF<br />
148 Exhibitors<br />
1,650 Attendees<br />
Home Furnish<strong>in</strong>gs, Interior Design, Landscap<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Furniture & Accessory Market<br />
Beverly Stone<br />
Karel Exposition Management<br />
Account <strong>Executive</strong><br />
www.kemexpo.com<br />
305-792-9990<br />
11/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Long Beach<br />
Convention Center<br />
Long Beach, CA<br />
50,000 NSF<br />
80 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
Furniture & Accessory Market<br />
Karel Exposition Management<br />
www.kemexpo.com<br />
Beverly Stone<br />
Account <strong>Executive</strong><br />
305-792-9990<br />
11/02/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Palm Beach<br />
Convention Center<br />
Palm Beach, FL<br />
20,000 NSF<br />
50 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
Green Industry <strong>Show</strong> & Conference<br />
Landscape Alberta Nursery<br />
<strong>Trade</strong>s Association<br />
www.green<strong>in</strong>dustryshow.com<br />
Valerie Stobbe<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
780-489-1991<br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Shaw Conference Centre<br />
Edmonton, AB<br />
24,000 NSF<br />
170 Exhibitors<br />
2,500 Attendees<br />
Jewelry<br />
International Jewelry Fair/General<br />
Merchandise <strong>Show</strong><br />
Helen Brett Enterprises<br />
www.gift2jewelry.com<br />
Dave Harr<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
630-241-9865<br />
11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
New Orleans Morial<br />
Convention Center<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
120,000 NSF<br />
500 Exhibitors<br />
37,000 Attendees<br />
Mid-South Jewelry<br />
& Accessories Fair - Fall<br />
Helen Brett Enterprises<br />
www.gift2jewelry.com<br />
Dave Harr<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
630-241-9865<br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Memphis Cook<br />
Convention Center<br />
Memphis, TN<br />
40,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
15,500 Attendees<br />
Management, Human Resources, Network<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Alliance Small Bus<strong>in</strong>ess<br />
Cathy Doerr<br />
Procurement Fair - Baltimore<br />
Event Manager<br />
ShoWorks, Inc.<br />
509-838-8755<br />
www.allianceforbiz.com<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Baltimore Convention Center<br />
Baltimore, MD<br />
4,000 NSF<br />
50 Exhibitors<br />
450 Attendees<br />
Human Resources Management<br />
Association - Chicago<br />
HRMAC<br />
www.hrmac.org<br />
Bernadette Patton<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
312-981-6790<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Donald E. Stephens<br />
Convention Center<br />
Rosemont, IL<br />
18,200 NSF<br />
Exhibitors Not Supplied<br />
600 Attendees<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 69<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Management, Human Resources, Network<strong>in</strong>g (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
NY Xpo for Bus<strong>in</strong>ess <strong>2008</strong><br />
Event Management<br />
www.eventmanagement.org<br />
Dev<strong>in</strong> Cleary<br />
Vice President of Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
860-232-6230<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jacob K. Javits<br />
Convention Center<br />
New York, NY<br />
50,000 NSF<br />
500 Exhibitors<br />
18,000 Attendees<br />
Recruit<strong>in</strong>g Conference & Expo<br />
Kennedy Information<br />
www.recruit<strong>in</strong>g<strong>2008</strong>.com<br />
Kathleen Kennedy Burke<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
603-924-1006<br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Florida Hotel &<br />
Conference Center<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
5,000 NSF<br />
50 Exhibitors<br />
500 Attendees<br />
Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g & Packag<strong>in</strong>g<br />
AmCon - Greensboro<br />
American Contract<br />
Manufacturers Association<br />
www.amconshows.com<br />
Sara Whyte<br />
Sales Assistant<br />
800-829-7467<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Greensboro Coliseum<br />
Greensboro, NC<br />
10,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
800 Attendees<br />
Automation Fair<br />
Rockwell Automation<br />
www.automationfair.com<br />
Les Jones<br />
Program Manager<br />
440-646-5000<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gaylord Opryland Resort &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Nashville, TN<br />
70,000 NSF<br />
120 Exhibitors<br />
15,000 Attendees<br />
Canadian Association of<br />
Mold Makers <strong>Trade</strong> Fair<br />
CAMM<br />
www.camm.ca<br />
Diane Deslippe<br />
Office Manager<br />
519-255-7863<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Caesar W<strong>in</strong>dsor<br />
W<strong>in</strong>dsor, ON<br />
26,000 NSF<br />
110 Exhibitors<br />
3,000 Attendees<br />
Design-2-Part <strong>Show</strong> - Marlborough<br />
The Job Shop Company<br />
www.designtopartshows.com<br />
Jeff Griff<strong>in</strong><br />
Director of Sales<br />
203-758-6663<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Royal Plaza <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
Marlborough, MA<br />
25,000 NSF<br />
244 Exhibitors<br />
1,800 Attendees<br />
Design-2-Part <strong>Show</strong> - Pomona<br />
The Job Shop Company<br />
www.designtopartshows.com<br />
Jeff Griff<strong>in</strong><br />
Director of Sales<br />
203-758-6663<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Pomona Fairplex<br />
Pomona, CA<br />
20,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
1,700 Attendees<br />
Electrical Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g Expo<br />
Electrical Manufactur<strong>in</strong>g &<br />
Coil W<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g Association<br />
www.coilw<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g.org<br />
Charles Thurman<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
619-435-3629<br />
11/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gaylord Palms Resort &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
24,500 NSF<br />
140 Exhibitors<br />
2,800 Attendees<br />
METALFORM Mexico<br />
Precision Metalform<strong>in</strong>g Association<br />
www.metalform.com<br />
Amy Primiano<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
216-901-8800<br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Centro Banamex<br />
Mexico City, DF<br />
15,500 NSF<br />
120 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
National Nano Eng<strong>in</strong>eer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Conference<br />
Tech Briefs Events<br />
www.nasatech.com/nano<br />
Sabr<strong>in</strong>a Roberts<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g Manager<br />
212-490-3999 x5531<br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Boston Colonnade Hotel<br />
Boston, MA<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
26 Exhibitors<br />
350 Attendees<br />
Pack Expo International<br />
Packag<strong>in</strong>g & Mach<strong>in</strong>ery<br />
Manufacturers Institute<br />
www.packexpo.com<br />
Jim Pittas<br />
Vice President of<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong>s<br />
703-243-8555<br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
McCormick Place<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
1,100,000 NSF<br />
1,700 Exhibitors<br />
75,000 Attendees<br />
Medical & Health Care Products<br />
AAPM&R - Annual<br />
Tanya Almond<br />
American Academy of Physical<br />
Director of Meet<strong>in</strong>gs &<br />
Medic<strong>in</strong>e & Rehabilitation<br />
Event Services<br />
www.aapmr.org<br />
312-464-9700<br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
San Diego<br />
Convention Center<br />
San Diego, CA<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
American Academy of Medical<br />
Adm<strong>in</strong>istrators - Annual<br />
AAMEDA<br />
www.aameda.org<br />
Gen Hedland<br />
Manager, Exhibits<br />
630-323-1079<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Hyatt Regency San Antonio<br />
San Antonio, TX<br />
4,000 NSF<br />
50 Exhibitors<br />
500 Attendees<br />
American Academy of<br />
Ophthalmology - Atlanta <strong>2008</strong><br />
AAO<br />
www.aao.org<br />
Anna Zammataro<br />
Director, Exhibitions<br />
415-447-0304<br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Georgia World<br />
Congress Center<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
235,000 NSF<br />
540 Exhibitors<br />
25,000 Attendees<br />
American College of Allergy, Asthma<br />
& Immunology - Annual<br />
ACAAI<br />
www.acaai.org<br />
Dianne Kubis<br />
Exhibit Manager<br />
847-427-1200<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton State<br />
Convention & <strong>Trade</strong> Center<br />
Seattle, WA<br />
34,500 NSF<br />
110 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
American Heart Association<br />
Scientific Sessions <strong>2008</strong><br />
AHA<br />
www.americanheart.org<br />
Laura Gossett<br />
Senior Manager, Exhibits<br />
214-706-1847<br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
New Orleans Morial<br />
Convention Center<br />
New Orleans, LA<br />
185,000 NSF<br />
350 Exhibitors<br />
27,000 Attendees<br />
American School Health<br />
Association - Annual<br />
ASHA<br />
www.ashaweb.org<br />
Mary Bamer Ramsier<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Planner &<br />
CE Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
330-678-1601 x127<br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Hyatt Regency<br />
Downtown Tampa<br />
Tampa, FL<br />
4,500 NSF<br />
45 Exhibitors<br />
800 Attendees<br />
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<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Medical & Health Care Products (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
American Society for Dermatologic Lorie Smith<br />
Surgery - Annual<br />
Director of Meet<strong>in</strong>gs &<br />
ASDS<br />
Education<br />
www.asds.net<br />
847-956-9123<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
JW Marriott Orlando<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
10,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
900 Attendees<br />
American Society of<br />
Reproductive Medic<strong>in</strong>e - Annual<br />
ASRM<br />
www.asrm.org<br />
Deborah Hanson<br />
Director, Meet<strong>in</strong>gs & Exhibits<br />
205-978-5000<br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Moscone Center<br />
San Francisco, CA<br />
52,000 NSF<br />
250 Exhibitors<br />
8,000 Attendees<br />
California Association of<br />
Health Facilities - Annual<br />
California Association of Health Facilities<br />
www.cahf.org<br />
Sherry Hall<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g Coord<strong>in</strong>ator/<br />
Exposition Manager<br />
916-441-6400 x204<br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Disneyland Hotel<br />
Anaheim, CA<br />
30,000 NSF<br />
250 Exhibitors<br />
2,053 Attendees<br />
Entomological Society of<br />
America - Annual<br />
Entomological Society of America<br />
www.entsoc.org<br />
Keith Schles<strong>in</strong>ger<br />
Director of Meet<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
301-731-4535<br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Reno Convention Center<br />
Reno, NV<br />
7,500 NSF<br />
70 Exhibitors<br />
2,200 Attendees<br />
Family Medic<strong>in</strong>e Forum<br />
College of Family Physicians of Canada<br />
www.cfpc.ca<br />
Naomi Wagschal<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>gs & Exhibits Manager<br />
905-629-0900<br />
11/27/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/29/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Sheraton Centre<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
15,280 NSF<br />
150 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
Florida Chiropractic Association -<br />
W<strong>in</strong>ter Convention & Expo<br />
FCA<br />
www.fcachiro.org<br />
Niki Panagopoulos<br />
Expo Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
407-290-5883<br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Naples Grande<br />
Resort & Club<br />
Naples, FL<br />
12,000 NSF<br />
150 Exhibitors<br />
1,000 Attendees<br />
HealthAchieve<br />
Ontario Hospital Association<br />
www.ohahealthachieve.com<br />
Isabella Wai<br />
Director of Conv., Exhibits<br />
416-205-1354<br />
11/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Metro Toronto<br />
Convention Centre<br />
Toronto, ON<br />
42,700 NSF<br />
330 Exhibitors<br />
8,600 Attendees<br />
International Anti-Ag<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Show</strong><br />
Bellamente Enterprises, Inc.<br />
www.<strong>the</strong>antiag<strong>in</strong>gshow.com<br />
Cheryl Higg<strong>in</strong>s<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
905-634-9750<br />
11/01/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/02/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Cashman Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
60,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
8,000 Attendees<br />
National Student Nurses’<br />
Association Midyear Conference<br />
Anthony J. Jannetti, Inc.<br />
www.nsna.org<br />
Rick Gabler<br />
Director of Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
856-256-2314<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
John Ascuaga’s Nugget<br />
Cas<strong>in</strong>o Resort<br />
Reno, NV<br />
11,000 NSF<br />
125 Exhibitors<br />
1,500 Attendees<br />
Optical Laboratories Association<br />
OLA<br />
www.ola-labs.org<br />
Carmen Sevilla<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>g & Exhibits Manager<br />
703-359-2830<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Gaylord Opryland Resort &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Nashville, TN<br />
35,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
1,500 Attendees<br />
Pri-Med East<br />
M/C Communications<br />
www.pri-med.com<br />
Stephan Varraso<br />
Group <strong>Show</strong> Director<br />
617-406-4242<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Boston Convention &<br />
Exhibition Center<br />
Boston, MA<br />
65,600 NSF<br />
215 Exhibitors<br />
5,000 Attendees<br />
Radiological Society of<br />
North America <strong>2008</strong><br />
RSNA<br />
www.rsna.org<br />
Tom Shimala<br />
Director of Technical Exhibits<br />
630-368-3760<br />
11/30/<strong>2008</strong><br />
12/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
McCormick Place<br />
Chicago, IL<br />
525,000 NSF<br />
795 Exhibitors<br />
63,000 Attendees<br />
Society of Federal Health<br />
Agencies (AMSUS) - Annual<br />
AMSUS<br />
www.amsus.org<br />
L<strong>in</strong>dsey Bloom<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>gs Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
301-897-8800<br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Henry B. Gonzales<br />
Convention Center<br />
San Antonio, TX<br />
30,000 NSF<br />
400 Exhibitors<br />
4,000 Attendees<br />
Society for Neuroscience - Annual<br />
SfN<br />
www.sfn.org<br />
Paula Kara<br />
Sr. Dir. of Meet<strong>in</strong>g Services<br />
202-962-4000<br />
11/15/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Walter E. Wash<strong>in</strong>gton<br />
Convention Center<br />
Wash<strong>in</strong>gton, DC<br />
120,000 NSF<br />
650 Exhibitors<br />
32,000 Attendees<br />
Vision Canada<br />
Opticians Association of Canada<br />
www.vision-canada.ca<br />
Pat Dobbyn<br />
Chief Adm<strong>in</strong>istrative Officer<br />
204-982-6060<br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Marriott Harbourfront<br />
Halifax, NS<br />
15,000 NSF<br />
35 Exhibitors<br />
500 Attendees<br />
World Congress &<br />
Exposition on Disabilities<br />
WCD Expo<br />
www.wcdexpo.com<br />
William Schwan<strong>in</strong>ger<br />
President<br />
201-226-1446<br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Prime F. Osborn III<br />
Convention Center<br />
Jacksonville, FL<br />
30,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
5,000 Attendees<br />
Pharmaceuticals<br />
American Association of<br />
Pharmaceutical Scientists - Annual<br />
AAPS<br />
www.aapspharmaceutica.com<br />
Grace Jones<br />
Associate Director of<br />
Meet<strong>in</strong>gs & Expositions<br />
703-243-2800<br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Georgia World<br />
Congress Center<br />
Atlanta, GA<br />
130,000 NSF<br />
600 Exhibitors<br />
8,500 Attendees<br />
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Cont<strong>in</strong>ued from page 71<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Pharmaceuticals (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
American Society of Regional<br />
Anes<strong>the</strong>sia & Pa<strong>in</strong> Medic<strong>in</strong>e - Annual<br />
ASRA<br />
www.asra.com<br />
Nicole Bradle<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
847-825-7246<br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Hyatt Regency<br />
Hunt<strong>in</strong>gton Beach, CA<br />
5,100 NSF<br />
40 Exhibitors<br />
900 Attendees<br />
Jo<strong>in</strong>t Forces Pharmacy Sem<strong>in</strong>ar<br />
American Pharmacists Association<br />
www.cfps<strong>in</strong>fo.org<br />
Laura Larson<br />
Associate Director, Expositions<br />
202-429-7570<br />
11/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Kentucky International<br />
Convention Center<br />
Louisville, KY<br />
18,000 NSF<br />
125 Exhibitors<br />
1,000 Attendees<br />
Police, Fire, Security & Emergency Services<br />
California Narcotic Officers’<br />
Joe Stewart<br />
Association - Annual<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
CNOA<br />
661-775-6960<br />
www.cnoa.org<br />
11/01/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Manchester Grand Hyatt<br />
San Diego, CA<br />
12,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
2,000 Attendees<br />
Cont<strong>in</strong>gency Plann<strong>in</strong>g East<br />
1105 Media<br />
www.Cont<strong>in</strong>gencyPlann<strong>in</strong>g.com<br />
Kristie O’Keefe<br />
Director, Event Plann<strong>in</strong>g<br />
609-397-5503<br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Hilton Walt Disney Resort<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
7,000 NSF<br />
35 Exhibitors<br />
350 Attendees<br />
International Association<br />
of Chiefs of Police - Annual<br />
IACP<br />
www.<strong>the</strong>iacpconference.org<br />
Chrisa Jacobs<br />
Exhibits Manager<br />
703-836-6767<br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
San Diego<br />
Convention Center<br />
San Diego, CA<br />
187,500 NSF<br />
736 Exhibitors<br />
13,490 Attendees<br />
Mexico Fire & Safty Expo<br />
ROC Exhibitions<br />
www.nfpafireandsafetymexico.com<br />
Paul Niemiec<br />
Project Manager<br />
630-271-8210<br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Centro Banamex<br />
Mexico City, DF<br />
13,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
4,000 Attendees<br />
SecureWorld Expo<br />
SecureWorld Expo<br />
www.secureworldexpo.com<br />
Waren Weaver<br />
National Account Director<br />
503-274-0555<br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Dallas Convention Center<br />
Dallas, TX<br />
10,000 NSF<br />
50 Exhibitors<br />
500 Attendees<br />
SecureWorld Expo<br />
SecureWorld Expo<br />
www.secureworldexpo.com<br />
Waren Weaver<br />
National Account Director<br />
503-274-0555<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Ford Conference &<br />
Event Center<br />
Detroit, MI<br />
5,500 NSF<br />
55 Exhibitors<br />
525 Attendees<br />
U.S. Maritime Security Expo<br />
E.J. Krause & Associates, Inc.<br />
www.maritimesecurityexpo.com<br />
Peter Cappiello<br />
Co-Director<br />
301-493-5500<br />
11/18/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Long Beach<br />
Convention Center<br />
Long Beach, CA<br />
22,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
3,000 Attendees<br />
Pr<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, Graphics, Photography, Publish<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Colorado Association<br />
Kathleen Noland<br />
of Libraries - Annual<br />
<strong>Executive</strong> Director<br />
CAL<br />
303-463-6400<br />
www.cal-webs.org<br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Marriott Denver<br />
Tech Center<br />
Denver, CO<br />
11,000 NSF<br />
85 Exhibitors<br />
1,200 Attendees<br />
New York Library<br />
Association - Annual<br />
NYLA<br />
www.nyla.org<br />
Amanda W<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Market<strong>in</strong>g Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
518-432-6952<br />
11/05/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Real Estate, Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Opportunities, Land Development<br />
Land Development<br />
Russ Ryan<br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
West Conference & Expo<br />
Director of Conferences 11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
ZweigWhite Conferences<br />
800-466-6275<br />
www.zweigwhite.com<br />
Saratoga Spr<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
City Center<br />
Saratoga Spr<strong>in</strong>gs, NY<br />
Sheraton Universal Studios<br />
Los Angeles, CA<br />
12,000 NSF<br />
150 Exhibitors<br />
1,000 Attendees<br />
3,000 NSF<br />
30 Exhibitors<br />
200 Attendees<br />
The National Franchise &<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Opportunities <strong>Show</strong><br />
National Event Management<br />
www.franchiseshow<strong>in</strong>fo.com<br />
Karen Heffer<br />
Canadian <strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
905-477-2677<br />
11/03/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Stampede Park<br />
Calgary, AB<br />
22,500 NSF<br />
60 Exhibitors<br />
1,500 Attendees<br />
The National Franchise &<br />
Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Opportunities <strong>Show</strong><br />
National Event Management<br />
www.franchiseshow<strong>in</strong>fo.com<br />
Ken Muir<br />
U.S. <strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
800-891-4859<br />
11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Renaissance Schaumburg<br />
Hotel & Convention Center<br />
Schaumburg, IL<br />
45,000 NSF<br />
90 Exhibitors<br />
1,900 Attendees<br />
Realtors Conference & Expo<br />
Hall-Erickson, Inc.<br />
www.realtor.org<br />
Paula Fauth, CEM<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Director<br />
630-434-7779<br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/10/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Orange County<br />
Convention Center<br />
Orlando, FL<br />
150,000 NSF<br />
600 Exhibitors<br />
25,000 Attendees<br />
The West Coast Franchise Expo<br />
MFV Expositions<br />
www.wcfexpo.com<br />
Joel Goldste<strong>in</strong><br />
Group Director of Market<strong>in</strong>g<br />
201-881-1628<br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Los Angeles<br />
Convention Center<br />
Los Angeles, CA<br />
60,000 NSF<br />
250 Exhibitors<br />
10,000 Attendees<br />
Sport<strong>in</strong>g Goods & Recreation<br />
National Association of<br />
RV Parks & Campgrounds<br />
National Association of<br />
RV Parks & Campgrounds<br />
www.arvc.org<br />
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Kera Toml<strong>in</strong><br />
Dir. of Market<strong>in</strong>g &<br />
Communications<br />
303-681-0401<br />
11/12/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/14/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Nashville Convention Center<br />
Nashville, TN<br />
40,000 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
1,200 Attendees<br />
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<strong>Show</strong> Name/Management/Web Address <strong>Show</strong> Manager dates Venue/City/State projected Size<br />
Sport<strong>in</strong>g Goods & Recreation (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />
North Atlantic Fish<br />
Jeff Lacey<br />
& Workboat <strong>Show</strong><br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
Master Promotions Ltd.<br />
506-658-0018<br />
www.masterpromotions.ca<br />
11/21/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Mile One Centre<br />
St. John’s, NL<br />
10,000 NSF<br />
100 Exhibitors<br />
Attendees Not Supplied<br />
The Runn<strong>in</strong>g Event<br />
Independent Runn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Retailer Association<br />
www.<strong>the</strong>runn<strong>in</strong>gevent.com<br />
Troy Leonard<br />
Vice President<br />
352-624-1561<br />
11/10/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/13/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Dallas Convention Center<br />
Dallas, TX<br />
22,500 NSF<br />
200 Exhibitors<br />
600 Attendees<br />
Toys, Hobbies, Gifts<br />
New York Gift Cash &<br />
Carry <strong>Show</strong> - Fall<br />
George Little Management, LLC<br />
www.nygiftcashandcarry.com<br />
Phil Rob<strong>in</strong>son<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
914-421-3215<br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/22/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jacob K. Javits<br />
Convention Center<br />
New York, NY<br />
30,000 NSF<br />
Exhibitors Not Supplied<br />
6,000 Attendees<br />
Ocean City Resort & Gift Expo<br />
Urban Expositions<br />
www.urban-expo.com<br />
Marjorie Richardson<br />
<strong>Show</strong> Manager<br />
678-285-3976<br />
11/16/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Roland E. Powell<br />
Convention Center<br />
Ocean City, MD<br />
20,000 NSF<br />
150 Exhibitors<br />
1,600 Attendees<br />
Travel, Hotels & Restaurants<br />
BC Hospitality Industry<br />
C<strong>in</strong>dy Lemaire<br />
Conference & Exposition<br />
Producer<br />
BC Hospitality Industry<br />
604-736-3118<br />
Conference & Exposition<br />
www.hospitality-trade.com<br />
11/23/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/25/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Fairmont Waterfront Hotel<br />
Vancouver, BC<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
250 Exhibitors<br />
4,000 Attendees<br />
International Hotel/Motel &<br />
Restaurant <strong>Show</strong><br />
George Little Management, LLC<br />
www.ihmrs.com<br />
Christian Falkenberg<br />
Vice President<br />
914-421-3200<br />
11/08/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/11/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Jacob K. Javits<br />
Convention Center<br />
New York, NY<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
1,400 Exhibitors<br />
35,000 Attendees<br />
Veter<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
Ill<strong>in</strong>ois State Veter<strong>in</strong>ary<br />
Medical Association<br />
ISVMA<br />
www.isvma.org<br />
Brenda Weber<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> Coord<strong>in</strong>ator<br />
217-546-8381<br />
11/07/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/09/<strong>2008</strong><br />
West<strong>in</strong> Hotel<br />
Lombard, IL<br />
7,100 NSF<br />
95 Exhibitors<br />
1,000 Attendees<br />
Water, Energy, Power<br />
Baton Rouge Industrial <strong>Show</strong><br />
Lobos Services<br />
www.lobosservices.com<br />
Tanna Holzer<br />
Project Manager<br />
303-283-0640<br />
11/19/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/20/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Lamar-Dixon Expo Center<br />
Baton Rouge, LA<br />
9,500 NSF<br />
70 Exhibitors<br />
1,000 Attendees<br />
Deepwater Operations<br />
Conference & Exhibitions<br />
PennWell Corporation<br />
www.dce08.events.pennnet.com/fl/<strong>in</strong>dex.<br />
cfm<br />
Emily Gotwals<br />
Event Operations Manager<br />
800-331-4463<br />
11/04/<strong>2008</strong><br />
11/06/<strong>2008</strong><br />
Moody Gardens Hotel &<br />
Convention Center<br />
Galveston, TX<br />
9,000 NSF<br />
60 Exhibitors<br />
850 Attendees<br />
Society of Exploration Geophysicists<br />
SEG<br />
www.seg.org<br />
Stephan Emery<br />
Manager, Meet<strong>in</strong>gs &<br />
Exhibitions<br />
918-497-5539<br />
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Mandalay Bay<br />
Convention Center<br />
Las Vegas, NV<br />
NSF Not Supplied<br />
300 Exhibitors<br />
8,000 Attendees<br />
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Skip Farber<br />
announced he was<br />
stepp<strong>in</strong>g down as CEO<br />
of <strong>the</strong> WSA less than<br />
a year after sell<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong><br />
semi-annual footwear<br />
and accessories<br />
exhibition to ENK<br />
International. Farber Skip Farber<br />
said he would cont<strong>in</strong>ue<br />
as a consultant to <strong>the</strong> WSA <strong>Show</strong>, but as<br />
a result of serious health-related issues,<br />
<strong>in</strong>dicated he was dropp<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> hectic<br />
pace and <strong>the</strong> heavy workload he had<br />
shouldered <strong>in</strong> a career <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>in</strong>dustry that<br />
spanned three decades. Farber jo<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong><br />
World Shoe Association as CEO <strong>in</strong> 2004<br />
and re-energized <strong>the</strong> semi-annual event<br />
<strong>in</strong>to <strong>the</strong> premier event for <strong>the</strong> footwear<br />
<strong>in</strong>dustry. (See also “Power Lunch with<br />
Skip Farber,” Feb. <strong>2008</strong> issue of TSE).<br />
Reach Skip at (818) 379-9400 or sfarber@<br />
wsashow.com<br />
Andrew Goodenough was named<br />
CEO of Summit Bus<strong>in</strong>ess Media,<br />
replac<strong>in</strong>g William Reilly who rema<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
as chairman of <strong>the</strong> board. Goodenough<br />
is president of <strong>the</strong> publish<strong>in</strong>g and events<br />
company and will now handle its dayto-day<br />
activities as well. Reach Andrew<br />
Goodenough at (212) 752-2710 or<br />
agoodenough@summitbus<strong>in</strong>essmedia.<br />
com; William Reilly at (212) 752-2710 or<br />
wreilly@summitbus<strong>in</strong>essmedia.com<br />
Lori Kisner was named senior vice<br />
president of <strong>the</strong> Bus<strong>in</strong>ess-to-Retail<br />
division at dmg world media. The new<br />
portfolio <strong>in</strong>cludes Surf Expo, of which<br />
Kisner was show manager for 14 years.<br />
The division, based <strong>in</strong> Atlanta, <strong>in</strong>cludes<br />
<strong>the</strong> California Gift <strong>Show</strong> and gift shows<br />
<strong>in</strong> Seattle, Portland and San Francisco.<br />
Roy Turner, director of buyer relations<br />
for SurfExpo, was moved up to show<br />
director. Nikki Houston is leav<strong>in</strong>g dmg<br />
world media to become show director<br />
of <strong>the</strong> Impr<strong>in</strong>ted Sportswear shows. Houston<br />
had been with SurfExpo for n<strong>in</strong>e years.<br />
Sales Director Amy Hornby stepped<br />
<strong>in</strong>to Houston’s role as account executive<br />
for <strong>the</strong> Surf category. Doog Becker<br />
added <strong>the</strong> W<strong>in</strong>d category to his current<br />
responsibilities as account executive for<br />
<strong>the</strong> Skate and Wake categories. Reach<br />
Lori at (678) 781-7970 or lorikisner@<br />
dmgworldmedia.com; Roy at (678) 781-<br />
7979 or rturner@surfexpo.com; Nikki<br />
at (770) 291-5590 or nikki.houston@<br />
nielsen.com; Amy at (678) 781-7914 or<br />
ahornby@surfexpo.com; Doog at (678)<br />
781-7958 or dbecker@surfexpo.com<br />
Lou Pavledes pleaded guilty August 7<br />
<strong>in</strong> U.S. District Court<br />
to charges related to<br />
more than $97,000 <strong>in</strong><br />
bribes he was accused<br />
of tak<strong>in</strong>g from a<br />
service contractor <strong>in</strong><br />
2003 while he was<br />
<strong>the</strong> director of Cobo<br />
Convention Center<br />
<strong>in</strong> Detroit. Pavledes<br />
rema<strong>in</strong>ed free on<br />
Lou Pavledes<br />
bond pend<strong>in</strong>g sentenc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> December.<br />
Prosecutors at <strong>the</strong> U.S. Attorney’s office<br />
said that while Pavledes faced up to five<br />
years <strong>in</strong> prison, <strong>the</strong>y would recommend<br />
11 months <strong>in</strong> prison if he cooperated<br />
with a cont<strong>in</strong>u<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>vestigation. When<br />
reached by telephone, Pavledes told<br />
<strong>Trade</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Executive</strong> he could not<br />
comment fur<strong>the</strong>r. Reach Lou Pavledes at<br />
(313) 610-6271 or loupavledes@yahoo.<br />
com<br />
Index to Advertisers<br />
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority<br />
www.atlanticcitynj.com. ............................p.9<br />
Aust<strong>in</strong> Convention Center (TX)<br />
www.aust<strong>in</strong>conventioncenter.com ....................p.29<br />
BoothBoss<br />
www.boothboss.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.11<br />
Branson Convention Center (MO)<br />
www.bransonconvention.com. ......................p..31<br />
George R. Brown Convention Center (Houston, TX)<br />
www.houstonconventionctr.com. .....................p.33<br />
Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR)<br />
www.ceir.org ...............................p.15 & 67<br />
Champion Exposition Services<br />
www.championexpo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.17<br />
Chicago Convention & Tourism Bureau<br />
www.choosechicago.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.7<br />
Cobb Galleria Centre (Atlanta, GA)<br />
www.cobbgalleria.com ............................p.35<br />
Expo Guadalajara (Guadalajara, JAL)<br />
www.operadoradeferias.com/eng/<strong>in</strong>dex.php .............p.57<br />
GES Exposition Services<br />
www.ges.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.23<br />
Georgia World Congress Center<br />
www.gwcc.com .................................p.37<br />
International Association of Exhibitions & Events<br />
(IAEE)<br />
www.iaee.com ..................................p.61<br />
Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center<br />
www.kyfairexpo.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.27 & Insert<br />
Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority<br />
www.visitlasvegas.com .........................Cover 2<br />
Mexican Tourism Board<br />
www.visitmexico.com .............................p.59<br />
Myrtle Beach Convention Center (SC)<br />
www.myrtlebeachconventioncenter.com ................p.39<br />
Orange County Convention Center (Orlando, FL)<br />
www.occc.net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.41<br />
Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />
(Providence, RI)<br />
www.pwcvb.com ................................p.43<br />
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel &<br />
Convention Center (IL)<br />
www.renaissanceschaumburg.com....................p.51<br />
Sands Expo & Convention Center (Las Vegas, NV)<br />
www.sandsexpo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.45<br />
Seattle’s Convention & Visitors Bureau<br />
www.visitseattle.org . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.19 & Insert<br />
Sevierville Events Center (TN)<br />
www.seviervilleeventscenter.com ...............p.3 & Insert<br />
Smart City<br />
www.smartcity.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p.55<br />
SMART-reg International, Inc.<br />
www.SMART-reg.com..........................Cover 3<br />
South Po<strong>in</strong>t Hotel & Cas<strong>in</strong>o (Las Vegas, NV)<br />
www.southpo<strong>in</strong>tcas<strong>in</strong>o.com.........................p.53<br />
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center<br />
(Rosemont, IL)<br />
www.rosemont.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cover 4<br />
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www.<strong>Trade</strong><strong>Show</strong><strong>Executive</strong>.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p.58 & 66<br />
Ungerboeck Systems International, Inc.<br />
www.ungerboeck.com ........................p.63 & 73<br />
United Service Companies<br />
www.unitedhq.com...............................p.65<br />
Valley Forge Convention Center (PA)<br />
www.vfconventioncenter.com........................p.46<br />
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