The exhibition and trade show industry held its own throughout the dark years of 2009 and 2010 In large part the industry was cushioned from the immediate impact of the economic downturn by the system of booking space – exhibitors are usually booking display space a year or more in advance...

Virtual event production does not begin with inviting attendees, and it does not end on the date of the event...

Not able to attend a textile retreat Whether you can’t afford it, or if you just don’t have the time, you can still have a textile retreat, in your own home...

When it comes to planning a corporate conference, there many aspects that need to be considered For the uninitiated, it may seem like something of a daunting task to organise such an event however if you break down your requirements logically you will find the task isn't as complex and you may have first thought...

If you are looking for a great way of bringing together like minded people within an industry to discuss, debate and spark new ideas then the best way of doing this is by organising a speakers conference...

There is a quote used by stock brokers – “The Trend is Your Friend” – they use this principle to make money, and it is directly applicable to your trade show strategies and campaigns...

When you are on the trade show floor, what is the best way to approach an attendee and start the selling process...

Anyone who has tried their hand at organising an event will no doubt tell you what a taxing experience it can be...

Your booth and trade show display are the most important, single component of your trade show attendance...

If you've decided to host a networking event, you'll want to make sure it's a big success You'll hope the event meets the expectations of your attendees and, of course, that they have a great time too...

It can be a great challenge to organize a seminar or conference To plan a successful conference or seminar, event planner needs a few tools and a good knowledge about what is needed...

In order for you to become effective trade show hosts, not only should you need to know what your attendees want you to see, but more importantly, what they don’t want you to know...

Did you know that your event registration process can significantly impact your registrations A smooth registration process can change the way they look at your business...

Once you have created a great website for your event using logos (your parent organization's and one for the event), color schemes and exciting photography you need to back it up with some great copywriting about the event to really get registrants excited...

As the landscape in the conferences, seminars and meetings industry becomes more crowded and more competitive event planners are looking for more ways to make their event a unique experience for their attendees, vendors and other participants...

Event planning can be a stressful exercise When you've got an entire conference hall full of hungry attendees, waiting on caterers who are running late, while you've been on your feet since five in the morning to make sure the coffee was hot and your speakers had everything they needed...

If you plan any sort of event that is open to the public and requires a fee to attend, one of your major goals for your next event is probably to increase registration and attendance...

Seminar marketing is a very powerful way to sell professional services But most everything you read is shallow advice...

You never get a second chance to make a first impression It's a saying so true that it has become cliché -- a phrase used by suit salesmen and purveyors of shampoo -- but it's a saying that should serve as a motto for your booth staff...

It happens more often than you’d ever guess – in fact, it might be happening at the booth right next to yours...

Survey the crowd at any trade show, and one trend immediately makes itself apparent Attendees are getting younger...