LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, Jan 25, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Leading spa tradeshow company Esthetique Spa International (ESI) is proud to announce a host of new on-site and digital features designed to enhance the Las Vegas show April 15-16 at The Venetian/Sands Expo. ESI features the spa and esthetics industry's most comprehensive education and quality buying platform. ESI is committed to meeting their exhibitors' sales and marketing goals while providing the ideal resources for spa managers, estheticians and medical spa professionals.

"As Mark Twain said, 'Figure out where people are going and get there first.' Our attendees and exhibitors expect value and results, and we will deliver," said ESI Show director Bernard Renaud. Recent research from the Center for Exhibition Research (CEIR) shows that the most successful tradeshows help companies build brand awareness and truly engage key accounts and prospective customers. Based upon this research, ESI developed new initiatives that foster communication between exhibitors and attendees during the event and 24/7 through their digital media efforts.

ESI Las Vegas' New Initiatives include:

Private Business Suites

To facilitate the buying process, ESI is pleased to announce the addition of Business Suites on the show floor. "Private meeting space is an easy way to meet the needs of both attendees and exhibitors," said Renaud. "Our Business Suites are an intimate way for exhibitors to showcase new products to important prospects. For buyers, this setting allows for more efficient use of time."

New Website and Social Media

ESI Las Vegas now has its own website, complete with full conference information, online registration and a blog-designed by Contento Marketing Group. The blog features spa trends, spa management and spa marketing insights from ESI Las Vegas Speakers and exhibitor partners.

ESI Las Vegas Mobile App

ESI partnered with GoMobileNow to provide up-to-the-minute information to attendees via a Mobile App. Features will include Conference Registration, Schedule of Events, List of Speakers, Floor Plan, List of Exhibitors and GPS Locator.

About ESI Las Vegas

ESI Las Vegas is the premier spa and esthetic event in North America. The comprehensive educational program featuring Professional Development Seminars from renowned industry-leaders attracts spa owners, managers, estheticians, massage therapists and medical professionals looking to expand their services. For more information, visit http://spashowusa.com .

        
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St. Charles, IL – January 17, 2012 – The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group expects to see corporations continue to invest in trade show exhibits in 2012 while demanding higher impact displays at lower costs. Although U.S. corporations have largely weathered the economic storm and trade show participation is returning, marketing budgets remain under pressure.

“One of our strategic objectives for 2012 is to find new innovative ways to help clients control costs and even reduce the cost of exhibit ownership,” said Chris Roberts, president of Chicago-based Tradeshow Network Marketing Group, whose clients range from start-up enterprises to multinational corporations.

To help clients save on both exhibit costs and shipping costs, The Tradeshow Network recently added a new type of fabric display to its extensive line of trade show display products.  Fabric displays have grown in popularity in recent years for their affordability, versatility, durability and light weight. The use of fabric, rather than a hard material, eliminates some problems that traditional graphics may cause.  With the wide variety of fabric textures available, it is possible to capture different moods and looks, and there is virtually no limitation on sizes and shapes.  Today we are seeing a lot of hanging banners being used on the show floor to attract attention to the client’s trade show booth space.

The Tradeshow Network is also expanding its trade-in program for existing exhibits, which allows businesses to receive significant discounts for the purchase of a new exhibit of the same size or larger. In addition, the company is adding to its rental inventory to provide exhibitors with the customization they need at lower rental prices.

To view examples of our work and our new fabric designs, please visit us online at http://www.thetradeshownetwork.com

About The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group

The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group is a full-service trade show display company based in Chicago, Illinois, which serves clients nationally and internationally. Products include custom exhibit designs, modular exhibit displays, island exhibits, fabric booths, portable designs, and other trade show supply accessories. In addition, The Tradeshow Network Marketing Group offers a rental inventory depot with a variety of choices to fit all budgets and trade show display booth space sizes. They provide comprehensive trade show services including exhibit design, booth installation and dismantle, trade show logistics, exhibit storage, exhibit management and trade show marketing services.

Contact Karin Roberts at 630-443-7007 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for any additional information.

Merchandise Mart Properties Inc.’s Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center has named Craig Thompson convention sales director for the venue that is on track to open in fall 2013.

Thompson has more than 15 years of local and regional tradeshow industry experience and will be responsible for recruiting nonmedical trade shows and conventions to Cleveland MMCC, including initiating, developing and maintaining relationships with industry tenants, prospects and associations.

Thompson will work closely with Anthony Prusak, Cleveland MMCC director of convention sales, who will continue to coordinate recruitment of healthcare industry trade shows and conventions, and under the direction of Brian Casey, vice president and general manager.
"Craig Thompson brings more than 15 years of convention center and trade show industry sales and special events experience," Casey said.

He added, "During his successful tenure at the I-X Center, Craig has also proven to be successful in selling Cleveland as a tradeshow and convention destination. His sales experience, coupled with his enthusiasm for Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, will be valuable assets for our team as we continue to expand our sales efforts nearing the fall 2013 opening date."

Thompson joined the Cleveland Med Mart after he previously worked as national sales manager at the International Exposition (I-X) Center in Cleveland for the past eight years.

At the I-X Center, Thompson was a member of multiple show production teams and focused his sales efforts on trade shows and corporate events, including recruiting trade shows, negotiating contracts, generating proposals and working closely with the Cleveland Airport Hotel Group.

Prior to joining the I-X Center, Thompson served as associate director of special events at the Cleveland Museum of Art and director of events at SeaGate Convention Centre in Toledo.

"Within the trades how and convention industry, Cleveland MMCC is already on the radar as a future destination location, and I am delighted to join the team and expand our sales opportunities as we gear up for the opening of the facility," Thompson said.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – National Trade Productions closed out 2011 with a great celebration taking place in 2012.  Following a tradition of January holiday parties, NTP hosted more than 80 staff and guests to toast the conclusion of a successful 2011 event season.