City Spotlight: New York City (Part 2)

Continuing on from NYC Exhibitions spotlight Part 1, a look at more exhibition venues in the Big Apple.

4. Jacob K. Javits Convention Center – This convention center is located in the heart of New York and is one of the more popular venues for business exhibitions and trade fairs. This venue has been known to host some very popular New York events like the New York Boat Show, Texworld Fabrics USA and the New York International Gift Fair. (You can learn more about the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center online).

5. Rockland Community College Fieldhouse – The Rockland Community College’s Fieldhouse is among the most important convention centers in the region and is often hired out as a venue for business exhibitions. The hall hosts the Tri-State International Auto Show, which is reputed to be one of the most important auto shows in the country.

The beauty of organising or attending an exhibition in New York City is that its an excellent place to find oneself outside of exhibition hours, with such an abundance of great restaurants, theatre, shops and bars. Try if you can to get an extra few spare days at the end of the event to stay and enjoy NYC.

City Spotlight: New York City (Part 1)

New York City is one of the economic hubs of the world and hundreds of trade fairs, conferences and business exhibitions are planned in this city every year. Across the five boroughs there are many choices of venues for these events. Over the next two blog posts, a look at 5 of the best exhibition venues in the city.

1. New York Marriott Marquis – The New York Marriott Marquis is located in the heart of New York City in Broadway and this venue is the location of choice for many upscale business exhibitions and trade shows. Its conference hall and convention center are typically booked well in advance and offer a business centre and from personal experience is a very good venue. Beng able to stay in the venue and the exhibition or conference certainly makes life easier.

2. American Conference Centers – For people who are looking for versatility when planning their event, the American Conference Center in Midtown New York is the perfect location. This venue has a number of different spaces available for conferences and meetings that range from large auditoriums to small private halls for more exclusive business events.

3. Gotham Hall – Gotham Hall is the perfect location for smaller elite trade shows, especially for those that are invitation only. Gotham Hall is only available for a single event at any given time and so it is often booked six months to a year ahead of time. Many important business exhibitions and events take place at the Gotham Hall on an annual basis.

(Part 2 coming soon..)
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The Great Outdoors: 2010 Boat, Caravan & Outdoor Show

I am not sure about you, but when I travel I love to experience the outdoors although it is often too cold here in the UK to appreciate the outdoors given the weather. When I travel (or when its summer time in the UK) it can be great to camp out, take a long weekend in a caravan park or just go hiking along the coastline of Brittany, France for example.

One show which perfectly highlights all of the trends, opportunities, options and services with Outdoor Travel is the annual 2010 National Boat, Caravan & Outdoor Show. Taking place once again at the NEC Exhibition Centre in Birmingham this venue is perfect due to the size of space needed for the show. Caravans, tents, climbing walls, major travel related companies exhibiting. It's all here at the NEC show.

The show runs from the 23rd February through to the 28th and the show covers just about everything to do with travel in reality. 4 by 4s, motorhomes, holiday and caravan parks, major travel companies and local tourism boards are just a sample of the people represented at the show.

This show is open to the general public and an excellent show for all of the family which makes it a perfect weekend event for those with children. You can learn more about the Outdoors Exhibition online
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City Spotlight: Las Vegas Exhibitions

Looking at Las Vegas for the latest of our City Spotlights, this city is quite incredibly in terms of the facilities and options available to exhibition organisers, exhibitors and attendees. It can almost be overwhelming with such a variety of exhibition venues to choose from as an organiser or hotels to stay in for all coming to the city.

Las Vegas Exhibition and Conference Centre - is the main venue for the largest exhibitions and with all of the facilities you could expect, also with plenty of parking and with a stop on the Vegas Monorail system very close, this is a good venue for events.

A large number of casinos though also offer excellent facilities for exhibitions and these venues include the:

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  Venetian Resort Hotel Casino.
• Mandalay Bay Convention Center.
• Sands Expo & Convention Center.

So many of the major hotels in Las Vegas are very well versed in dealing with large numbers of people and even some of the small casinos have very large spaces and rooms within their hotel. for conferences and exhibitions. Las Vegas is perhaps one of the most dynamic cities worldwide in terms of exhibition space and options.

Some very good exhibitions get held in Vegas annually in Las Vegas and upcoming events include 'International Hospitality Week' and the 'National Hardware show'. In terms of access for people coming into the city, McCarran Airport is very close to the main casinos and a short can ride.

You can buy Exhibitions Stands for Vegas and find information on Las Vegas hotels online and also the 1 main airport, McCarran International airport.
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2010 Lingerie and Swimwear Show

It seems like only yesterday when I was in Harrogate at the 2009 Lingerie and Swimwear show, enjoying the new collections and yet it is time again for the next edition of this show. Time passes too quickly sometimes.

The 2010 show kicks off on the 28th February and takes place over a 2 day period in Harrogate at the Old Swan Hotel. Those of you who live closer to Bournemouth can attend the 14th - 15th March show in the Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth.

This is a much smaller exhibition than some of the major shows in the bigger venues, with this show a newer event which is still finding its place in the market. This show though, if you leave within reasonable distance of either venue is great for seeing the latest lingerie and swimwear styles and to shop. For exhibitors, it is an excellent chance to get the chance to market and at a lower price than the major venues tend to charge (£350+vat for this show).

For those of you involved with the trade, another show of note in this field is 'Mode City 2010' an event which takes place in Paris and is one of the key events in Europe for lingerie and swimwear.

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Exhibitions in Hotels

Exhibitions for the trade and public are not always held in the major Exhibition and Conference centre's such as Earls Court, Dublin's RDS and Scotland's SECC (Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre). Many exhibitions are also held in hotels and the SPATEX show in Brighton's Hilton Metropole is one example from this coming weekend.

There are many pros and cos of holding an exhibition in a hotel rather than a major exhibition centre, just as there are only some great advantages. Exhibition organisers in particular might be interested to consider the pros and cons.

Advantages:

• Accommodation and facilities all in the same building (rooms, restaurant and bar included). It can be tiring organising an exhibition and being an exhibitor with long hours often involved. having everything literally within minutes can be very handy.
• Costs - Many hotels offer rates which mean you can save a substantial costs on the cost of organising an exhibition.
• Location - Hotels can often offer much easier locations than some of the main exhibition venues. A hotel for example which is adjoined to a major airport can make it far easier for exhibitors and exhibition visitors.
  

Disadvantages:

• Space - is the key reason why some exhibition organisers plump for the main exhibition venues. An exhibition such as a major Motor Show cannot realistically take place in a hotel and a major exhibition venue is much more practical.
  
• Reputation - Some exhibition organisers find that some shows better suit major venues in that they wish to enhance the reputation of an event by being able to say that the event is held at a major venue. There is nothing of course to suggest that there is anything at all wrong with using hotel exhibition and conference facilities; just that some event organisers want to attach the reputation and name of a major venue to their own event.

If you yourself are organising an exhibition then the factors above such as space, costs and facilities will come into play.
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City Spotlight: Barcelona Exhibitions

One of the cities in Europe which is many people's favourite for exhibitions outside of the UK is Barcelona. The warm and long sunny days, outdoor cafes and relaxed pace of life can all be enjoyed if you are in Barcelona - provided you get the chance to add a day or so onto your stay in the city.

It is true that many of us get to experience more of the inside of exhibition halls than the cities we visit. Having said that though, I find that even going for a nice meal in the evening after an exhibition can at least mean the chance to sample the local foods and wines.

Venues, Transport and staying in Barcelona - There are always many excellent exhibitions being held in Barcelona and with several venues including the Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB), Palau de Congressos de Catalunya and several other venues, there are many options for locations if you are an events organiser. If attending an exhibition the excellent Barcelona transport system and also with a choice of 3 airports serving Barcelona, getting to and from the city is relatively easy.

Upcoming Exhibitions - One of big annual exhibitions in Barcelona and one which is only now 2 weeks away from its 2010 event is the Mobile World Congress. This show brings together those involved with the Telecommunications industry from locations worldwide. Also coming up soon some key events include the:

• Independent Fashion Designers Expo
• International Caravan Show
• International Comics Fair

If you have the chance to attend a show in Barcelona it is certainly a city you might well enjoy.

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