Scammers Sell Fake VIP Passes to U.S. Venue in Davos
A high-profile U.S.-branded World Economic Forum venue in Davos has warned that scammers are selling counterfeit VIP access packages.
Andrea has been covering meetings, events, and trade shows for more than three decades. She is the proud recipient of many journalism awards, the most recent of which was a story featuring Ron Walden, Reed Exhibitions USA’s first Global Executive Sponsor for Race. She received a B.A. from New York University, majoring in English and journalism. She kicks off every summer by participating in the Spring Lake Five Mile run and spends many weekends “down the shore” enjoying Asbury Park’s dynamic music scene.
Scammer Alert: Same MO, New Alias
Planners are being targeted by scammers posing as corporate clients looking to host events in a scheme that continues to cost the industry time and money.
Visit California CEO Caroline Beteta to Retire After Nearly 30 Years
One of the U.S.’s highest-paid tourism chiefs is stepping down as California readies for 2026 World Cup matches and the 2028 Olympics.
SXSW Sydney Ends After Three-Year Run
SXSW Sydney will not return this year following the withdrawal of public funding. This brings the festival’s planned five-year run to an early close.
Poor Attendee Retention is Driving Up Event Costs
With attendee retention stalled in the low 30% range, event organizers must replace nearly 70% of their audience each year. Improving retention may be one of the most effective ways to offset rising event costs.
Indy Secures Luxury Upgrade with First-Ever Ritz-Carlton
Indianapolis is getting its first Ritz-Carlton, adding a luxury option to the city’s convention hotel options, part of a $3 billion investment in new tourism-related projects.
Strata Acquires Wonderland Agency to Boost Experiential Offering
Strata’s latest acquisition adds a new layer of creative and experiential design to its growing portfolio.
Convene Hospitality Group Acquires NeueHouse Brand and Premium Manhattan Location
Convene’s acquisition of the NeueHouse brand signals a broader repositioning from functional corporate meeting spaces toward culturally driven, hospitality-led venues.
Nineteen Group Kicks Off 2026 With Three Acquisitions and a Leadership Transition
Fueled by capital from a continuation fund, Nineteen Group is using acquisitions and a soon-to-be-announced launch to fast-track its U.S. expansion.
CES 2026 Debuts the Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600 Million Renovation
CES 2026 is the first major showcase of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s $600 million renovation, with the redesigned Grand Lobby reflecting a broader shift toward flexible, revenue-generating space.