Trade Show News

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is expected to significantly impact business travel in host cities like Atlanta, leading to localized constraints and pricing spikes for hotels. This could disrupt trip planning and budgets for corporate travel programs.

Hotel Phoenix, a 292-room luxury hotel, opened in December 2025 as the first lodging entry in the $5 billion Centennial Yards development in downtown Atlanta. The hotel, located a short walk from the Georgia World Congress Center, aims to serve convention-goers and sports fans.

Due to TSA staffing issues at Atlanta's airport, travelers are encouraged to arrive at least four hours early for flights, with wait times sometimes exceeding this. This situation is making regional travel by train, bus, or car a more attractive alternative for many, potentially impacting attendees traveling to conventions and trade shows in Atlanta.

Hotel and travel experts at the 2026 Hunter Conference in Atlanta revisited their expectations for the year, noting that while macroeconomic headwinds persist, February saw the strongest demand ever for hotel rooms. Experts remain cautiously optimistic for 2026, with corporate travel up and consumer spending shifting towards experiences.

A forum at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs connected Atlanta businesses with opportunities tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other major events, including conventions. Leaders from the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau emphasized that attracting visitors strengthens the city's small business economy and encourages preparation for future events like the Super Bowl and NCAA championships.

Atlanta police are deploying mounted patrol units, including horses from Cobb County, to enhance security for the upcoming FIFA World Cup events. These units will primarily patrol around Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia World Congress Center, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. This preparation highlights significant operational and security considerations for major events hosted at Atlanta's key convention and event venues.

Police horses are preparing to patrol around Centennial Olympic Park, the Georgia World Congress Center, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the upcoming FIFA World Cup events. This initiative addresses security and logistical needs for major gatherings in Atlanta. Agencies are developing a 'weather plan' and training regularly to ensure readiness for the influx of fans.

AirFresh Marketing is providing professional trade show staff for the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Atlanta, focusing on lead capture, product demonstration, and booth traffic management. This initiative aims to help brands make a significant impact at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium during the event.

Construction Partners recently held its 2026 Annual Conference in Atlanta, bringing together leadership teams from its various companies. The conference focused on fostering unity and enhancing operational effectiveness through collaborative sessions and relationship building across the organization.

This article promotes the 'Reaction Attraction Game Rental' service for trade show booths in Atlanta, designed to draw attendees and enhance engagement. It explains how these interactive games can be custom branded and integrated with lead capture mechanisms to provide measurable marketing interactions for exhibitors.

Registration is now open for IWF Atlanta 2026, a premier global woodworking trade show. Exhibitors can explore floor plans, book space, and access resources for the event.

Toylanta, an annual collectible toy convention, is continuing through March 29, 2026, at the Gas South Convention Center. The event celebrates music, art, skate culture, and creativity.

Atlanta Market has announced a new 2026 Summer Market date shift due to Atlanta being a host city for the FIFA World Cup. To ensure optimal hotel availability for attendees, Atlanta Market will now be held Tuesday, June 9 – Sunday, June 14, 2026. The Market will be staged concurrently with Atlanta Apparel, offering buyers additional cross-category shopping.

The Cobb Convention Center Atlanta is set to host the Atlanta Apparel Exhibition Group's curated fashion event in April 2026 and the BLADE Show from June 5-7, 2026. The venue boasts 377,000 gross square feet of overall space, including 144,000 gross square feet dedicated to trade show exhibits.

The 2026 USA Jigsaw Nationals Convention in Atlanta is featuring a brand-new 'Artist Alley' from March 27-29, 2026. This art fair is dedicated to jigsaw puzzles, bringing together puzzlers, artists, and puzzle companies. Featured artists will display and sell their work, including limited-edition puzzles, allowing attendees to meet creators and discover unique merchandise.

The 2026 Atlanta Manufacturing Trade Show by Design-2-Part will be held at the Cobb Convention Center. The Cobb Convention Center is debuting after a transformative $190 million expansion, offering expanded exhibit space and modern amenities. This revitalized venue is located at the heart of Atlanta's booming manufacturing and logistics corridor.

The Cobb Convention Center in Atlanta is debuting a transformative $190 million expansion, offering expanded exhibit space and modern amenities. This revitalized venue will host the 2026 Atlanta Manufacturing Trade Show in March, providing an elevated experience for attendees and exhibitors in the heart of Atlanta's manufacturing and logistics corridor.

An animated fly-through video released on March 25, 2026, provides a sneak peek into the ongoing $190 million renovation and expansion of the Cobb Convention Center Atlanta. The expanded center is scheduled to fully open in 2027, though the renovated portions are hosting events throughout 2026.

The Cobb Convention Center Atlanta, formerly Cobb Galleria Centre, has rebranded amidst a $190 million renovation and expansion project. The facility reopened its exhibit halls, ballroom, and common areas this month (March 2026) and will continue hosting events throughout 2026, with the expansion project concluding in early 2027.

AmericasMart Atlanta is undergoing updates to its lobby and arrival experience as part of the "Atlanta Next" initiative. These improvements are being implemented across the 7.2 million-square-foot campus. The venue features diverse gift resources spread across 19 floors.