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Can You Better Serve Your Tradeshow Market?

Associations Now

So, he started throwing small industry festivals in his Los Angeles warehouse. Today the tradeshow, which is invitation-only for exhibitors, has expanded beyond its original location in Long Beach, California, to include New York City and Las Vegas as well. I have a deep-rooted, organic friendship with the industry,” he said.

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Hanging Out and Talking About Membership

Associations Now

Two other small groups met in Atlanta and Long Beach, California. Shelly recorded the online conversation and posted it to YouTube: Anything that makes it easier for an association’s industry to better itself is a step closer toward its mission. (She also set up a Google+ community for the group in advance.)

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Social Media and Tourism

ChatterBachs

The first Symposium on the Use of Social Media in the Tourism Industry will be conducted in Loudoun County November 17th-19th. David has 20+ years experience in the travel/tourism industry, working with hotels and tourism bureaus. David has 20+ years experience in the travel/tourism industry, working with hotels and tourism bureaus.