SISO - Society of Independent Show Organizers

Industry Entities Vow to Fight New Kentucky Tax on Business Events in 2023 tsnn.com/news/industry-… @gotolouisville @ECAadvocacy @SisoOrg @davidaudrain @LouTourismCEO @tommygoodwin @KYConvention @kyexpocenter #eventprofs #events #businessevents #tradeshow #convention #advocacy

Happy Holidays!

Registrations for the SISO CEO Summit are trending ahead of the Pre-Covid record numbers! Register now and don't miss out on the largest and most influential gathering of the global leaders in the industry! If you have misplaced your personal invitation code email Anna@SISO.org

Congratulations to SISO Member Trifecta Collective!

Tarsus and Fern agree multi-year partnership on OFFPRICE and A4M Event portfolios exhibitionworld.co.uk/tarsus-and-fer… @TarsusGroup @UFILive @SisoOrg @ESSAnews @LVCVA #eventprofs

Hong Kong lifts all restrictions on arrivals to city exhibitionworld.co.uk/hong-kong-lift… @HKCEC @hktdc @UFILive @SisoOrg #eventprofs @aeonews

Hyve FY22 results 'draw a line in the sand' as company financials indicate strong signs of recovery exhibitionworld.co.uk/hyve-fy22-resu… @hyve_group @aeonews @SisoOrg @UFILive @IAEE_HQ @IntlConfex #eventprofs

If you hold events in KY be aware of this Sales Tax issue starting Jan/1. Not only will you now be charged KY Sales Tax on Venue Rental, the intent is that Event Orgs will have to collect KY Sales Tax on all Exhibit Space, Sponsorship and Reg Fees charged to customers!

SISO Update | December 9, 2022 While the exhibition industry’s pace tends to slow during the holiday season, trade shows and events across the country are still taking place successfully, serving their purpose as forums for face-to-face business siso.org/newsletters

Visa Processing delays in the USA are a critical issue for attracting international participants to USA-shows. tradeshowexecutive.com/show-organizer…

Got conference planning resolutions? Grab our New events basics toolkit for planning success in 2023. This handy step-by-step guide covers growing audiences, new ideas for in-person engagement, and a new framework for measurement. ow.ly/XRzO50LQjjV

Happy Thanksgiving!

SISO Update | November 11, 2022 Despite the rising cost of producing events and concerns about a possible oncoming recession, the exhibition industry continues to hold its own. Check out your latest SISO news! siso.org/newsletters

EW's US correspondent Stephanie Selesnick reports from Oklahoma City on the SISO Summer Conference. eu1.hubs.ly/H026G4J0 #events #exhibitons #conference #UnitedStates #MEETINOKC @stephselesnick @SisoOrg @okcconvcenter

Diversified Communications acquires UK's Northern Restaurant and Bar show exhibitionworld.co.uk/diversified-co… @UFILive @IntlConfex @divcomHQ @mcr_central #eventprofs

Damion Angus takes over as chairman of Montgomery Group exhibitionworld.co.uk/damion-angus-t… @UFILive @aeonews @IAEE_HQ @Montgomery_1895 @IntlConfex #eventprofs @ESSAnews

“Exhibitions industry must be more enticing to draw in new talent” - Trevor Foley exhibitionnews.uk/amp/exhibition…

mdg, A Freeman Company will be hosting an Executive Roundtable on Thursday, November 10, sponsored by SISO, the San Diego Tourism Authority and Freeman. ow.ly/8lBV50KXrVL

Reg for the SISO CEO Summit is open to sr execs from SISO Member cos. Can't find your invitation code? contact Anna@SISO.org. The SISO CEO Summit is the largest and most influential annual gathering of the leaders in the industry, don't miss it! SISO.org/CEO