If there is anything good to be said about 2020 (and parts of 2021 – although largely, there is very little good to be said), it was that people rediscovered they could head outdoors to get their exercise. We bring this up because sometimes, in the arms race to build better facilities, we lose sight of what’s around us, and what Mother Nature has built. In this issue, you’ll find plenty of focus on those venues: lakes, trails, beaches and more. We hope you’ll take the time to explore those features – as well as the other great articles in this issue.
From fan fests to trade shows to expos, events in convention centers and hotel ballrooms are back. And no matter whether they are table-top exhibits, poster sessions or full-on exhibit halls with sophisticated displays, they all start with a question: What do we want to accomplish? How do we make the experience rewarding for vendors and visitors? more....