Trade Show News

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is considering a $2 million sponsorship with BLAST for a 2028 Counter-Strike Major and a summer esports event, with a vote scheduled for Tuesday. The deal is projected to generate 130,000 room nights and significant economic impact for the city.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is proposing a $2 million sponsorship to bring two BLAST esports tournaments, including a Counter-Strike Major, to Las Vegas in 2028. The events are planned for the Las Vegas Convention Center and are estimated to generate 130,000 hotel room nights.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) board is set to vote on a $2 million deal to bring two BLAST esports events, including a Counter-Strike Major, to Las Vegas in 2028. The proposal estimates these tournaments will generate 130,000 room nights and provide global marketing assets for the city.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is seeking approval for a $2 million sponsorship to host two BLAST esports tournaments, including a Counter-Strike Major, in Las Vegas in 2028. These events are projected to generate 130,000 room nights and over $102 million in economic impact for the city.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is set to approve a $2 million sponsorship agreement with BLAST ApS to host two esports events in 2028, including a Counter-Strike Major and a Summer BLAST E-Sports Competition. These events are projected to generate over 130,000 hotel room nights, aiming to fill a key need period for the destination and provide global marketing assets for Las Vegas.

Spectrum is seeking a Regional Account Manager for its Convention Services in Las Vegas, NV. This role involves engaging with convention centers, show management, and exhibitors to provide network solutions. The position focuses on driving sales and building lasting connections within the event industry.

Las Vegas-based Global Experience Specialists (GES), a leader in exhibition and experiential marketing services, has acquired CSG Creative. CSG is a Virginia-based marketing and creative services agency specializing in the association and exhibitions industries. This acquisition expands GES's marketing capabilities and strengthens its value to clients.

Pete Boyd, General Manager of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, was honored with the 2025 GM Lifetime Achievement Award by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) at The Hospitality Show in Denver.

AVIXA, the Audiovisual and Integrated Experience Association, has appointed Marco Pardi as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2027. Pardi previously served as President of Informa's Tech Events portfolio.

Monique Abed, CMP, is among the 10 leaders spotlighted in Trade Show Executive's '2026 TSE Women to Watch' feature. These individuals are recognized for their significant achievements and impact within their organizations and the broader events industry. The honorees were celebrated at the 2026 TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit.

FABTECH 2026 welcomed 32,530 industry participants to the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 21-23, marking its largest attendance outside Chicago. The event, returning to Las Vegas for the first time in 10 years, recorded its highest first-day attendance in its history. North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing trade show featured 1,461 exhibitors across 727,251 square feet of exhibit space.

FABTECH 2026 welcomed 32,530 industry participants to the Las Vegas Convention Center from October 21-23, marking its largest attendance outside Chicago. The event, North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing trade show, featured 1,461 exhibitors across 727,251 square feet of exhibit space. Organizers reported its highest first-day attendance in event history.

The RV Dealers Convention/Expo is currently underway at Paris Las Vegas, offering onsite registration and available hotel rates at the adjacent Horseshoe hotel. The event, organized by RVDA U.S. and RVDA of Canada, features a mobile app for attendees to plan schedules, access education sessions, and utilize networking tools for professional development in the RV industry.

The RV Dealers Convention/Expo is currently underway in Las Vegas at the Paris Las Vegas, running from November 9-13, 2026. Onsite registration is available for attendees at the event.

Google Cloud Next 2027 is confirmed to take place at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center from April 21-23, 2027, with an expected attendance of over 30,000 industry professionals. The event guide provides details on booth costs, walkable hotels, and floor plans.

Aria Resort & Casino has officially unveiled its newly renovated and expanded convention facilities, adding 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The upgrade is expected to attract more mid-sized conventions to the Las Vegas Strip.

A $600 million, three-year renovation to the existing Las Vegas Convention Center, which began in May 2023, has been unveiled. This project follows the construction of the West Hall and includes upgrades like a climate-controlled interior concourse connecting the North and South Halls, and a redesigned South Hall. The majority of construction is expected to be complete by spring 2028.

The Las Vegas Convention Center has unveiled the completion of its $600 million, three-year renovation project, which concluded in January 2026. The extensive renovation unified the existing campus with a new exterior, expanded concourse areas, and upgraded exhibit halls and meeting rooms, increasing total exhibit space to 2.5 million square feet. This project was executed while the center continued to host over a million attendees annually.

A three-year, $600 million renovation of the Las Vegas Convention Center, which began in May 2023, has been unveiled. The project includes a new climate-controlled interior concourse connecting the North and South Halls and a redesigned South Hall.

A rolling $600 million, three-year renovation to the existing Las Vegas Convention Center, which began in May 2023, has been unveiled. This project follows the construction of the West Hall, a 1.4 million-square-foot expansion that opened in June. The renovation aims to modernize the facility and enhance its capabilities for future events.