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The Health of the Convention Industry

The convention industry is a key driver of Nevada's economy. Many are saying, that the industry is on its way back from the huge drop off the industry experienced in 2008. Attendance at CES, the first big convention of the year was up from the year before according to most preliminary figures. We take a look at the year to come in the convention business in Las Vegas and whether or not the industry is as healthy as some are saying.

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Rachel Wimberly, Ed in Chief, Trade Show News Network
Chuck Schwartz, CEM and Chair, Convexx

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