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As the chief program and strategy officer for TED, producer of world-renowned TED Conferences, Monique Ruff-Bell isn’t afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the leading organizer's winning formula to keep its events compelling, engaging, memorable, inclusive, and always on-trend. In our latest edition of Women at the Helm, TSNN's Lisa Plummer Savas sits down with Ruff-Bell to hear about her journey of redefining event experiences, her disruptive approach to event planning and design, the importance of creating lasting connections with event audiences, and why business event organizers must learn the language of the C-suite to effectively communicate the value of investing in event experiences. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/etwAFn5Z #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

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Boasting robust year-over-year growth, The Hospitality Show (The Show) recently wrapped up its second annual edition at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Held Oct. 28-30, the burgeoning hospitality industry trade show and conference attracted 4,800 attendees and 460 exhibitors, marking a 26% and 43% increase in attendance and vendors, respectively. Produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), The Show offers three packed days of industry insights, networking opportunities, and innovative solutions. Read our post-show by Lisa Plummer Savas 👇

Breaking news: Informa 10-month Trading Update reveals double-digit underlying revenue growth across the first 10 months of 2024 with a 10.7% increase at the group level and an 11.1% increase for B2B markets. Looking ahead: Informa Markets is reporting more than 5% ahead year-on-year for Q1 2025 event revenues, the largest trading quarter for the company, according to a release. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/eQ4j3Gji

Whether you are celebrating the results of the U.S. election or not, the incoming administration and the governing dynamics of the 118th Congress are certain to have an impact on the trade show and business events industry in 2025 and beyond. As the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) works to advocate for initiatives that enhance the event industry’s growth and resilience to ensure it remains a vital component of the economy in the coming years, the organization has been closely monitoring the implications of the election, said ECA Vice President Tommy Goodwin. “[The] decisive victory by President-elect Trump, coupled with Republicans capturing control of the Senate and House of Representatives, allows ECA to understand the implications of the election on the industry in 2025,” Goodwin said.  What should business event professionals keep on their radar? In an exclusive interview with TSNN, Goodwin shared an overview of some of the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for ECA in 2025.  https://lnkd.in/gihgDKti

The recent CEIR - Center for Exhibition Industry Research Predict Conference in San Antonio, Texas brought together forward-thinking executive leaders to deliver crucial insights on global trends, AI innovation and strategic planning. The event featured leading AI innovators, economists, business intelligence specialists, and political analysts who collaborated with industry experts to provide a comprehensive outlook on the exhibition industry's future.  For more insights, check out our recap here: https://lnkd.in/eFjYeHWT IAEE HQ #tradeshow #tradeshows #eventprofs

On Thursday, Nov. 7, more than 200 trade show industry leaders gathered at the NYIAEE Awards Luncheon to honor MetroMultimedia CEO Bruno Giaccio as the 2024 recipient of the King’s Glove Award for his outstanding leadership of one of the top U.S. audio-visual production firms and his significant contributions to improving event operations nationwide.  We caught up with Giaccio and five key trade show leaders, including Alan Steel, Mike Fiorentino, Tom Malek, CEM, Abby (Ingraham) Nero, CEM, Kelly Curtin, who are active members of NYIAEE for podcast interviews at the event. The podcast dropped today. Listen to Trade Show Talk: https://lnkd.in/dCYuavsN Check out pics from the event and read our story, NYIAEE Honors MetroMultimedia CEO Bruno Giaccio with its King’s Glove Award: https://lnkd.in/gyi_VN4r Thanks Jacqueline Retzer and Tony Sclafani for hosting us at the event!

🏆 Join us in congratulating Chuck Grouzard on earning the Lifetime Achievement Award from Exhibition Services & Contractors Association. 🥂 We are looking forward to celebrating with Chuck at the ESCA Winter Celebration & Awards on Dec. 15 in LA.

Informa Launches Asia-Pacific MICE Event in Hong Kong in 2025 Organized by Informa Markets with Informa Connect as co-organizer, Connect Marketplace Hong Kong is launching March 19-21, 2025, at AsiaWorld-Expo. The inaugural Asia Pacific event for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) community marks the debut of Connect Marketplace in Asia, aiming to elevate experiences and shape the future of the industry. “We are excited to help introduce Connect's signature hosted buyer model to Asia, showcasing a world-class meetings destination and connecting international delegates for impactful business” said Matt Johnson, managing director of Connect Marketplace, which produces a number of meetings, sports and travel events in the U.S. each year. Read the full story by TSNN's Danica Tormohlen here: https://lnkd.in/gPfUCpSg