The Numbers Are In on What’s Next for B2B Exhibitions

By Mary Tucker | Senior Communications and Content Manager | IAEE If you’re a senior executive navigating today’s unpredictable business environment, you already know that planning ahead requires more than instinct – it requires data. That’s exactly what IAEE’s...
People on the Move

People on the Move

Lisa ShanahanLouisville Tourism has hired Lisa Shanahan as its new director of midwest sales. She has more than 15 years of experience in the events industry, most recently as the director of Chicago regional sales at Destination Cleveland. In her new role, Shanahan...

One Voice. One Industry. One Day.

Editorial Note: Originally published in the May 2026 issue of Trade Show Executive magazine. I’ve been a part of this industry long enough to know that when we show up together, things happen. When the trade show community speaks with a unified voice, policymakers...

Report: Business Travel Softening Amid Challenges

The Iran war and rise in fuel costs have prompted travel leaders to pull back on plans, according to the Global Business Travel Association. International conflicts and economic challenges are leaving meeting professions more pessimistic, according to a new report....