Central & North America
Memphis convention centre set for major tune up
Tourism officials in Memphis, Tennessee, have unveiled plans for a US$55m overhaul of the city’s aging convention and exhibition…
No room at this Las Vegas inn – unless you’re a MICE delegate
A new Las Vegas convention centre has established itself as one of the most exclusive digs in town, with owners pledging…
CEA mourns passing of retail legend Bob Abt
Gary Shapiro, president and chief executive of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), has paid tribute to industry veteran…
New show director for Reed Exhibitions’ ICOMEX and Event Production Forum
Reed Travel Exhibitions has appointed David Hidalgo Ayala show director of ICOMEX and Event Production Forum, part of Reed…
Art Basel appoints its first director Americas
Contemporary art trade fair Art Basel has announced the appointment of Noah Horowitz as its first director Americas, to oversee…
Expo centre welcomes Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games
Athletes are taking their marks at one of Canada’s largest exhibition and convention centres for the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games…
AIPC delegates told convention centres need higher level involvement
The 2015 edition of the International Association of Convention Centres’ (AIPC) annual congress in the US city of Boston…
San Diego to host Comic-Con International exhibition until 2018
San Diego’s tourism lobby can claim hero status after the city won its bid to continue hosting pop-culture exhibition Comic-Con…
Prototypes allegedly stolen during overnight raid on exhibition hall
Irreplaceable prototypes were among US$10,000 goods stolen after a man allegedly spent six hours inside a closed Wisconsin…
Las Vegas exhibition industry heats up
AMERICAS – From high fashion to woodworking, trade shows will be a major drawcard for Las Vegas this summer, bringing more…
UBM cancels US trade show 4G World
AMERICAS – Global exhibition organiser UBM has cancelled its annual US telecoms and wireless trade show, 4G World, citing…