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Informa Acquires Trade Show Rival Tarsus for $940 Million

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Skift Take: Informa, the world's largest trade show organizer, is acquiring Tarsus, a well-respected competitor. It will also strengthen its position in China as it prepares for a full return to in-person events in 2024. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Roundup: 10 Things We Loved in Trade Shows in 2024

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One of our favorite perks of covering trade shows is exploring whats happening around the exhibit floor throughout the year, tracking next-level innovation in translating business objectives to immersive storytelling and, frankly, just getting our minds blown. AI-powered photo activations drew crowds to Hisense and Google at CES 2024.

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Skift Meetings Awards 2024: Meet the Winners

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Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. So, without any further ado, here are the 2024 Skift Meetings Awards winners! At Marriott, innovation transcends all aspects of the global business. along with a 22,000 sq.

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Cautious Optimism for Meetings

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Skift Take: In the first half of 2024, 21 of the top 25 hotel markets saw increased group demand, though overall levels remain below 2019 when adjusted for inflation. Conferences and trade shows are key drivers of this growth, with significant recovery in regions like Asia Pacific and North America.

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Trade Show Industry Updates: News, Data, Trends

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Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. The integration with Tempest will enable business events strategists to identify destinations and venues that meet their needs and criteria. HLTH USA 2024 wrapped up on Oct.

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Outdoor Retailer Teases New Trade Show Format and Events Coming in 2024

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You have to meet the consumer where they’re at and let them be part of that process.” Sean Smith, Show Director, Outdoor Retailer OR’s 2024 format will include a Hosted Buyer program, Design + Innovation Show and Outdoor Adventure X festival. 2024 is set to be a year of growth for Outdoor Retailer (OR).

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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

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Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries. Jack Macleod For the last 15-20 years, green meetings and organized gatherings aimed at minimizing negative impacts on the environment have been a concept, but in 2020, after the Covid-19 pandemic, they became a widespread topic in the events industry.