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When It Pays to Spend on Trade Shows Bloomberg Businessweek Share    
Although webinars and virtual online trade shows have become popular in recent years, and serve a marketing purpose, they are not replacements for face-to-face events, says Bill Sell, vice-president and general manager of CrossTech Media, a Boston company that owns and manages 20 business and professional conferences. "People have been doing in-person selling since the medieval village marketplace and it is never going to be wiped out." More
Commentary: When Hybrids Rule the Earth MeetingsNet Share
What will your meeting, facility or service look like in 10 years, maybe sooner, when hybrid formats — meetings with a mix of live and virtual elements — rule the industry? While hybrid design continues to evolve, forces outside the industry are making hybridization the new survival skill for meetings and events. More Paperless Events Will Become Holy Grail meetpie.com Share
The idea that paperless and ticketless events will be the norm in the near future was just one of the hot topics of conversation at the first 'Gathering' event at Lord's Cricket Ground in London recently. At the event organized by the technology company, Etherlive, event organizers from agencies including Aztec Event Services and Zibrant and venues such as Ascot and Lord's debated the issues and upcoming trends faced by the industry. A number of organizers said the industry had predicted paperless events would become more common a couple of years ago, but the recession has delayed companies taking the leap with new technology. More
Business Travel Hits Highest Levels Since Recession Began The Biloxi-Gulfport and South Mississippi Sun Herald Share
Business travel spending and volume grew at stronger-than-expected rates in Q4 2010 and the GBTA Business Travel Index™ reached its highest level since the recession began in 2008, offering positive signs for the performance of the U.S. economy going forward. In fact, GBTA Foundation research shows that increasing business travel spending is a leading indicator of future job growth — meaning more good news may be ahead on the employment front. More Scottsdale Airpark Tradeshow Hailed as Effective Networking Tool Arizona Central Share
The largest crowd to attend a Scottsdale Airpark Tradeshow paraded past products and services from many Northeast Valley companies at Monterra at WestWorld. More than 1,000 people left the annual Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce show with hands full of goodie bags and business cards, setting the tone for future business relationships with more than 60 participating companies. More
Final 2010 CEIR Index Results IAEE Share
The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced the release of the "CEIR Index Report, An Analysis of the 2010 Exhibition Industry and Future Outlook." The Index reports that the overall exhibition industry hit bottom in 2010, and that the industry should see a modest recovery during the next three years in all metrics across most sectors. More
EIF Needs Your Help EIF Share
To learn more about other projects that have been funded by EIF or see the others that have contributed to EIF, please visit our website at www.exhibitionfoundation.org. To make an investment in your future now, click on one of the links below.
"I strongly believe in supporting initiatives that ensure a strong and vibrant future for my industry. Both my organization and I have invested in the Exhibition Industry Foundation, and knowing that our investment has helped further the education of our industry colleagues and aided in the funding of research to advance the industry has provided a positive return on our investment." — Richard L. Maples, vice president of sales - Shepard Exposition Services
Attention Exhibitors! Expo! Expo! 2011 Show Floor -- 75 Percent Reserved IAEE Share
The show floor for Expo! Expo! 2011, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on 7 December in Las Vegas, is 75 percent reserved. It will give you face-to-face access to potential worldwide customers from the association, corporate, independent and consumer exhibitions and events markets -- all under one roof. Click here for information on how to become an exhibitor. Questions? Contact Julie Anderson, CEM, CAE, director of exhibitions at janderson@iaee.com or 1.972.687.9206. More
IAEE Announces Call for Nominations for Awards IAEE Share
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) issues the call for nominations for its annual awards program to recognize exceptional exhibitions and events industry professionals. New this year, IAEE has added a category to its individual awards program. The Young Professional of the Year Award has been created to recognize an individual for his or her outstanding contributions to the industry early in their career. More
IAEE Member Invitation to Association Evening IAEE Share
IAEE invites you to attend a unique sales and networking event to meet key association decision makers at IMEX 2011. IAEE is once again collaborating with IMEX to attract international associations to an education seminar program on the day prior to IMEX, which will maximize subsequent attendance at the show from this important market segment. An estimated 800 association buyers are forecast to attend IMEX 2011; 300 of which will attend the IMEX Association Day & Evening. More IAEE Preferred Partners Offer Discounts to Members IAEE Share
The International Association of Exhibitions and Events™ (IAEE) continues its tradition of providing members with discounted products and services from reliable sources through its IAEE Preferred Partners program. The IAEE Services Council is charged with identifying and working with preferred business partners who have products or services that provide solid ROI for IAEE members. The products and services must be of value to IAEE members, reliable and of high quality. More
Registration is Open for the IAEE Sales Academy IAEE Share
Traditional selling techniques are ineffective in today's business environment. Buyers have heard all the lines and gimmicks before. That is why they can so easily control a sales call -- and destroy a sales person's self esteem in the process. At the IAEE Sales Academy, we will share our experiences in developing and executing sales and business development tactics. More
Search for Your Next Job on ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com IAEE Share
 Finding talent is now easier than ever. Bookmark www.ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com. Whether you are seeking a new career or looking to fill an open position, you will find the most relevant and comprehensive listings here. You can create an account, post a resume, view jobs and receive personal job alerts. Also, employers can create an account, view resumes, post jobs and find recruitment resources. Take a moment to visit www.ExhibitionIndustryJobs.com and take the next step in your career. More
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