News & Information for Trade Show, Meeting, Convention & Exhibit Professionals
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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort adds pair to catering team
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has named Ed DiAntonio to director of catering and convention services and has appointed Vanessa Kells to director of catering.
In his new role, DiAntonio is responsible for overseeing both the catering and convention services operations for the 2,265-room property which offers more than 329,000 square feet of meeting space.
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MG Design Associates Corp. won the Best of Show Award for exhibits larger than 200 sq. ft. at EXHIBITOR2010, which met March 14-18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas. |
LAS VEGAS — Ten exhibitors were recognized for the overall excellence of their booth design, for outstanding booth staffing or for outstanding new products at EXHIBITOR2010, the world conference and exhibition for trade show and corporate event marketing, which met March 14-18 at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas.
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Association News
IAEE announces launch of Social Media Task Force
Brogan to chair Best Practices Initiative
DALLAS — Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP, chairman of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events board of directors announced on March 9 that creation of a new social media entity.
“Because of the explosive growth of social media networks and because IAEE works hard to remain its members’ principal industry resource, we are announcing the launch of a new Social Media Task Force,” Meyer said.
The task force will be headed by Chris Brogan, president of New Marketing Labs, LLC of Canton, Mass. who is widely recognized as one of the premier thought leaders in the social media space.
Among the objectives of the IAEE task force is to develop best practices for the use of social media (July 1, 2010) for both individual business communications and for the marketing and promotion of exhibitions and events. [MORE]
DALLAS — The Center for Exhibition Industry Research on March 22 announced that the Great Recession has taken an historic toll on the U.S. exhibition industry. The CEIR Index report for 2009 reveals an overall industry decline of 12.5 percent. This decline is four times greater than the largest previous loss which was 3.1 percent in 2008. All eleven industry sectors experienced declines in 2009. [CONTINUED]
Exhibitors misled at Expo! Expo!
DALLAS — The International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and The International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing (The Center) have issued a warning to all members and exhibitors of Expo! Expo! IAEE's Annual Meeting & Exhibition after confirming indisputable evidence from several sources that Construct Data Publishers a.s. from Slovakia is actively and improperly soliciting exhibitors to participate in its fair guide "free listing."
The advertising solicitation is very cleverly composed and misleading. The offer is not a free listing at all but is an advertising order that if completed and signed, imposes a three-year-long advertising obligation costing the exhibitor several thousands of dollars.
IAEE President Steven Hacker, CAE, said, "IAEE vigorously condemns the activities of Construct Data Publishers a.s., and believes it constitutes an unfair infringement and improper intrusion into the business affairs of the IAEE. These illicit practices are confusing and detrimental to the business of IAEE and its members."
Additionally, Construct Data Publishers a.s. is in trademark violation of the use of IAEE's name and brand and has been instructed to immediately cease the solicitation of all past, present and future exhibitors who have participated or will participate in any IAEE events.
"Exhibitors and event marketers should be aware of these kinds of improper solicitations and should take note of the practice as well as refrain from acknowledging any "free listing" directory opportunities unless they the offer is legitimate," added The Center's Director Susan Brower, CMM, CCP. [MORE]
Event News
Travelocity named official travel Partner of Vegas Uncork’d
Tickets on sale now for epicurean extravaganza, May 6-9.
LAS VEGAS — Vegas Uncork’d Presented by Bon Appétit, the four-day culinary extravaganza held each Mother’s Day weekend that celebrates Las Vegas as the most exciting culinary destination in the world, announces it has teamed up with travel industry leader Travelocity as its official travel partner for the third year in a row.
Vegas Uncork'd presented by Bon Appétit features a roster of Las Vegas' top culinary talent and is made possible by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and its participating anchor resorts: Bellagio, Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Wynn | Encore Las Vegas, joined this year by associate partner The Venetian | The Palazzo.
Vegas Uncork'd presented by Bon Appétit is known for offering epicureans unparalleled, intimate access to the chefs they love as well as unforgettable culinary experiences set amidst the entertainment capital of the world. [MORE]
Technology Show News
COMDEX relaunched as
virtual event
LONDON — COMDEX will make a comeback later this year as a virtual event. UBM, which acquired the brand as part of its acquisition of MediaLive Intl. in 2006, will relaunch COMDEX as a virtual event to be held Nov. 16-17, managed by its Everything Channel business.
At its height, COMDEX was the largest annual show in the industry with 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space at an unprecedented $60 a square foot. Attendance peaked at 200,000, including exhibitors. For more than 20 years it was as dominant in the trade show industry as it was in the IT industry it served. Its last event was in 2003.
"The original COMDEX died because it stopped serving its core customers,” says David Levin, CEO of UBM. “We are giving COMDEX a future by going back to its past. Our virtual COMDEX is focused on serving the IT channel, value added resellers, ISVs and all those people and businesses who make up the IT distribution system. Virtual COMDEX works right alongside and complements the other products and services we provide for the Channel and for the wider technology industry.”
Why now? “The timing is right now,” said Nancy Hammervik, Senior Vice President, Events, Everything Channel. “COMDEX started out as a computer dealer expo with a focus on resellers, dealers and integrators and it became much more than that over time. There’s definitely an untapped market opportunity there. At the same time, we’re seeing an explosion in opportunities in virtual, so we thought it would be exciting to bring this big brand back to its roots and move it forward into the future.” [MORE]
Venue News
Crowne Plaza Chicago
renovates ballroom
ROSEMONT, Ill. (PRWEB) March 18, 2010 — The Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel & Conference Center, 5440 N. River Rd., has taken another step toward total transformation with the opening earlier this month of the remodeled O’Hare International Ballroom.
In conjunction with the new ballroom opening, anyone who books an event at the hotel through June 30 will receive 10 percent off the total bill, according to Patty Connolly, Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare general manager.
The 23,500-square-foot ballroom — one of the largest column-free rooms in the O’Hare area – has new high-end décor with state-of-the-art LED chandeliers and finishes mirroring the property’s recently renovated guest rooms and suites.
More than 4,000 square feet of pre-function space has been added adjacent to the ballroom for staging registrations, pre-meal receptions (capacity: 400), dessert buffets, small-scale trade shows and similar events.
For maximum sound coverage, both the ballroom and the pre-function space have been equipped with a new 60-speaker sound system. Throughout, a new Lutron lighting system creates energy efficient, digitally controlled ambiance.
Company Accolades
Experient honors its
top suppliers of the year
Award recipients recognized at Experient annual conference
TWINSBURG, Ohio — Experient, the source for integrated meeting and event solutions, recognized its top supplier partners during the Experient EnVision annual conference in Ft. Worth, Texas March 10-13.
Supplier of the Year awards recognize the best of the best of Experient partners each year and are an opportunity for Experient to honor those suppliers who demonstrate outstanding character and integrity, provide innovative ideas and solutions, and maintain high quality customer service.
"It takes great partners to help our team achieve new heights,” said Scott Durkin, Experient vice president of partner development, “and these suppliers are at the top of their class.”
Suppliers of the year are Beverly Anderson, associate director of events, Hilton Anatole; Cindy Goldberg, national sales manager, Harrah’s Entertainment; and Christian Schmidt, national sales manager, VAE.
Do promotional products add
value to your exhibit plan?
Last month I posted a question on the TSEA (Trade Show Exhibitors Association) Group/Linkedin about the use of promotional products. Forty-five comments later and the discussion is still going strong. Comments ranged from those who thought promotional products were a waste of time and resources to those at the other end of the spectrum who found them very useful.
Tote bags, pens, mouse pads, lanyards, CD’s, note pads, candy, gizmo’s for your computer, stress balls, luggage tags, buttons, pins, card holders, golf tees, sweat bands, mugs… don’t you just love it? Lots of people do. Ask visitors why then attend certain shows or what they remember best and they say — “all those cool giveaways.”
To keep industry professionals abreast of the latest developments in this sector, the organizers of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) today announced a partnership with iGaming Business magazine that will bring iGaming to the forefront at G2E 2010. The premier trade show and conference event for the international gaming entertainment industry, G2E 2010 will be held Nov. 16-18 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
PHOENIX — Viad Corp announced on that John Jastrem, president of Global Experience Specialists’ business unit, has stepped down from his post and will retire. Paul Dykstra, president, chairman an
Executive Chef Rob Proby uses his master skills for large business events and intimate social parties planned by DiVine Event Productions. This Texas native, who has lived in Las Vegas since 2005, joined DiVine in January. Proby has spent about 20 years in the industry, starting in high school and then while he studied microbiology at the University of Texas.
Michelle Arguello has joined Edlen’s Las Vegas office in the role of event manager. Michelle comes to Edlen with five years of industry experience and is excited to assist in the Mandalay Bay team’s daily operations. A Las Vegas native, she most recently worked as part of Freeman’s exhibitor services department.
Pierson joins Brumark with over 13 years of sales experience, primarily in the trade show industry. As a senior account Manager, Pierson will have a major focus on new customers in new markets. As a lifetime resident of the Chicago Southland, he will serve the Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota territories. 
