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The Hyatt Regency Louisville, an atrium-style hotel with 393 guest rooms, is highlighted as a significant meeting and event venue in Louisville. Connected by skywalk to the Kentucky International Convention Center, it offers over 21,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and serves as an ideal headquarters for large-scale conventions and trade shows.

Hyatt Regency Louisville, a 393-room atrium-style hotel, is highlighted as a premier convention hotel in downtown Louisville. It offers over 21,000 square feet of meeting space and is connected by skywalk to the Kentucky International Convention Center, making it ideal for large-scale conventions and trade shows.

Louisville Tourism is highlighted as the premier resource for meeting and event planners, connecting professionals to a destination known for its Southern hospitality. The organization aims to help planners experience Louisville's unique blend of culture and efficient event infrastructure.

Louisville is highlighted as a strong convention destination, offering two major convention centers and over 23,000 hotel rooms, with 7,000+ downtown. The city's infrastructure, including its proximity to the airport, and experienced hospitality teams contribute to its appeal for large-scale meetings. The Louisville Hotel Partnership also implemented a 1.5% Tourism Improvement District assessment to fund Louisville Tourism.

Louisville is highlighted as a strong convention destination, offering two major convention campuses, over 23,000 hotel rooms, and a compact, walkable downtown. The Kentucky Exposition Center is undergoing an expansion and renovation to add 277,000 square feet of exhibit space by 2027.

Louisville Tourism is among the organizations that have welcomed new leaders, as reported in TSNN's roundup of new hires and promotions for May. This move is part of a broader trend of trade show organizers and event industry companies positioning themselves for growth in the latter half of 2026 and beyond.

Greater Louisville, Inc. (GLI) and the Louisville Economic Development Alliance (LEDA) have merged to form "One Louisville," aiming to expand and strengthen the city's chamber of commerce and economic development efforts. The new organization's leaders discussed their vision to help Louisville do business better and build a stronger future.

Louisville Tourism is listed as a sponsor for the BizBash Experiential Leadership Summit, an event where top global event professionals redefine innovation and strategy. This indicates Louisville's active participation and promotion within the broader meetings and events industry.

Louisville Tourism is a sponsor of the BizBash Experiential Leadership Summit, an event where industry leaders connect. This highlights Louisville's active participation and promotion within the meetings and events industry.

Lisa Shanahan has joined Louisville Tourism as director of Midwest sales, focusing on the Chicagoland area. Shanahan brings over 15 years of sales experience in the meetings and event industry across major Midwest markets, most recently serving as director of Chicago regional sales for Destination Cleveland since 2020.

The Funeral Directors Association of Kentucky Annual State Convention is scheduled to take place from June 9 to June 10, 2026, at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport Expo Center. This event will gather professionals in the medical and pharma sectors.

The Louisville Horror Con is returning to the Kentucky Expo Center on Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, 2026, occupying East Hall A and East Hall B. The event features stars from popular movies like 'Hocus Pocus' and 'Scream', offering a dive into pop culture for attendees.

The Louisville Horror Con returned to the Kentucky Expo Center on May 11, 2026, featuring over 200 artists from around the world, exhibitions, and tattoo competitions. The event, described as family-friendly with a variety of vendors, offered opportunities for artists to showcase work and meet new clients.

The International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE) will host its 2026 Trade Show at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, KY, from November 30 to December 1, 2026. A fact sheet provides details on exhibit setup, show hours, and venue specifications.

The International Association of Fairs and Expos (IAFE) announced details for its 2026 Trade Show in Louisville, with exhibitor setup on November 29-30 and show hours on November 30 and December 1. The event will feature 10x10 foot booths and a lounge area, with exhibitor badge registrations requested by October 10, 2026.

The Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville has commenced a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation project, which began in August 2024. This work includes the demolition of existing facilities, such as Newmarket Hall, to pave the way for a new multipurpose building.

The Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) is undergoing a multimillion-dollar expansion and renovation project, with Phase I, a $180 million, 350,000-square-foot multipurpose building, expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Phase II, costing $213 million, will redevelop existing areas into a 249,000-square-foot multipurpose wing and enhance food and beverage operations.

Louisville is among several cities undertaking significant convention center projects, with expansions and renovations ranging from $125 million to $460 million either underway or recently completed. These projects aim to increase facility size but often overlook integrated attendee transit solutions.

Louisville is among several U.S. cities with convention center projects ranging from $125 million to $460 million, contributing to over $14 billion in national convention center construction. These expansions aim to increase facility size and capacity for events.

Louisville's meetings landscape is highlighted by the Kentucky International Convention Center (KICC) and the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC), with KEC undergoing a significant expansion and renovation to add 277,000 square feet of exhibit space by 2027. The city offers over 23,000 hotel rooms, with 7,000+ downtown, supporting its role as a strong convention destination.