Major tech firms are betting on San Francisco's convention offering. But these headline-grabbing wins mask a slower recovery in overall convention numbers.
InfoComm 2025’s share of international attendance was down 5% compared to last year. Organizers blame the drop on tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty.
The industry is facing its first non-pandemic resilience test. The numbers aren't terrible, but they're a wake-up call for an industry that's gotten too comfortable with its comeback narrative.
The exhibition industry is expecting an almost 20% increase in revenue for 2025. Driving the bulk of the growth are emerging markets, and almost half of exhibition companies worldwide are looking to expand their workforce.
Anna Marie Presutti is finding new ways to increase funds for the San Francisco Travel Association, which is crucial to revitalizing its meetings and events business.