"Let's be honest. Suitcasing and outboarding are just other words for theft!"
– Lew Shomer, president and CEO, Shomex Productions
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"Many organizations abhor suitcasing and outboarding, but don't discuss how to control it, particularly when a tweet might invite everyone to an event where products are showcased outside the show. "
– Joan Eisenstodt, chief strategist, Eisenstodt Associates LLC
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"Suitcasers take advantage of the work show producers put into bringing in qualified buyers for paying exhibitors."
– Diedra Cauley, CEM, CMP, senior
director, exhibitions and conferences, The
National Shooting Sports Association Inc.
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"Every show minute is valuable, and when a suitcaser distracts me from speaking with potential customers, I resent it."
– Kevin Carty, vice president, Classic Exhibits Inc.
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"People who would never steal a candy bar from a convenience store somehow convince themselves that it's OK to take advantage of other people's efforts and investments."
– Steve Miller, author of "How to Get the Most Out of Trade Shows"
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"I sometimes see exhibitors using common space that they don't own. To me, this is another form of suitcasing – space is being used that isn't purchased. "
– Candy Adams, CTSM, CME, CEM, CMP, CMM, "The Booth Mom"
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"Show organizers should ask themselves, 'Is there a legitimate reason these companies do not invest in our show?'"
– Traci Browne, owner, Trade Show Institute
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"It surprises me companies aren't willing to support association shows, which reinvest in the industry."
– Tina Jones, director of conventions, Helicopter Association International
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"If the industry doesn't report it when it occurs, then it will continue to exist."
– Steven Marchese, CTSM, manager, corporate events, Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc.
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"Outboarding is unprofessional and doesn't speak well for the company trying to host events outside of the show."
– Betsy Earle, CTSM, creative director, Event Driven Solutions LLC
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