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August 2019
Table of Contents
EXHIBITOR Q & A
Exhibit Flooring
With regard to transportation, installation, and storage, what should I keep in mind when buying new exhibit flooring?
Exhibit Flooring
With regard to transportation, installation, and storage, what should I keep in mind when buying new exhibit flooring?
Pull and Prep
I pay my exhibit house to pull and prep my exhibit before every show. How can I tell if I'm being duped?
I pay my exhibit house to pull and prep my exhibit before every show. How can I tell if I'm being duped?
In-booth Audio
I've heard of directional speakers being used in trade show exhibits. What are they, and how do they work?
I've heard of directional speakers being used in trade show exhibits. What are they, and how do they work?
ASK DAN
Idea Snatcher
My boss is notorious for dismissing my ideas but then later presenting them as his own in team meetings.
Idea Snatcher
My boss is notorious for dismissing my ideas but then later presenting them as his own in team meetings.
EXHIBITING 101
This Old Exhibit: How to Refresh a Tired Booth
Follow these budget-friendly fixes when your exhibit needs a little TLC.
This Old Exhibit: How to Refresh a Tired Booth
Follow these budget-friendly fixes when your exhibit needs a little TLC.
AMMUNITION
Ideas That Work
Money Talks, Tool Time, A Brite Idea, Roughing It, Seeing Red, and more.
Ideas That Work
Money Talks, Tool Time, A Brite Idea, Roughing It, Seeing Red, and more.
PRODUCTS
New Tools
Sprout Spoon, Ugovirtual online platform, and more.
New Tools
Sprout Spoon, Ugovirtual online platform, and more.
FIXING SNAFUS
Facing the Firing Squad
I had to explain to five security officials that dummy ammunition does not, in fact, contain gunpowder.
Facing the Firing Squad
I had to explain to five security officials that dummy ammunition does not, in fact, contain gunpowder.
ARCHIVE
Body Politic
1954: East Germany showcases products ranging from porcelain to streetcars.
Body Politic
1954: East Germany showcases products ranging from porcelain to streetcars.
EVENT AWARDS
EXHIBITOR Magazine's 16th Annual Corporate Event Awards
Recognizing excellence in event-marketing strategy and execution.
EXHIBITOR Magazine's 16th Annual Corporate Event Awards
Recognizing excellence in event-marketing strategy and execution.
Cruise Control
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. hosts a high-tech media event that nets more than 530 million impressions.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. hosts a high-tech media event that nets more than 530 million impressions.
Opal Apples' Fruitful Endeavor
FirstFruits Marketing LLC uses Instagram to harvest over 44 million impressions.
FirstFruits Marketing LLC uses Instagram to harvest over 44 million impressions.
IBM's New Way of Thinking
IBM Corp. launches a new flagship conference that had 80 percent of attendees clamoring to return the following year.
IBM Corp. launches a new flagship conference that had 80 percent of attendees clamoring to return the following year.
BMW Takes Off
BMW AG flips the usual media event on its head by flying its concept car to media reps in four global cities.
BMW AG flips the usual media event on its head by flying its concept car to media reps in four global cities.
A Giving Legend
To drum up donations, Charity Global Inc. marries emotional storytelling with technological wizardry.
To drum up donations, Charity Global Inc. marries emotional storytelling with technological wizardry.
VENUES
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Tips to help you exhibit at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Tips to help you exhibit at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.
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venues
main photo: City of San Antonio
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center
Constructed to complement the famous San Antonio River Walk that hugs its perimeter, the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center is an architectural vision with hacienda-inspired archways and multicultural artwork, the most famous being the "Liquid Crystal" sculpture designed by London-based artist Jason Bruges. Following a recent $325 million expansion and renovation, the HBGCC now features a 1.7 million-square-foot footprint with 514,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, two ballrooms (including the largest in Texas), and more than 70 meeting rooms. The nearby area is brimming with iconic attractions, including the historic Alamo, the adjacent 2,319-seat Lila Cockrell Theater, the 750-foot-tall Tower of the Americas, and beautiful Hemisfair Park.
WHERE TO SLEEP
There are 3,000 hotel rooms within a block of the HBGCC.With more than 1,000 rooms, the Grand Hyatt San Antonio provides direct access to the venue, and the Marriott Riverwalk just across the street offers an additional 500 rooms. And if you're looking for boutique luxury, the award-winning Mokara Hotel and Spa is located merely four blocks away. 
WHAT TO EAT
Lunch fare is abundant and diverse on the River Walk just outside of the HBGCC, though many locals head to nearby Schilo's Delicatessen for its popular German cuisine. Impress clients with dinner at the ultra-chic Restaurant Gwendolyn, or entertain large and small groups at Biga on the Banks, which boasts stellar reviews and a riverfront terrace. 
HOW TO GET THERE
The San Antonio International Airport is located 8 miles from downtown, and a taxi ride to the venue costs approximately $27. The SuperShuttle provides service to downtown for $15 each way or $28 round trip (www.supershuttle.com), while Uber and Lyft rates start at about $15 for rides to the convention center. The HBGCC does not have parking, but nearby lots and garages charge $10 to $30 per day.  Texas is a right-to-work state, and union labor is not required. Event organizers may choose exclusive providers for work not performed by the venue's providers.  Exhibitors may hand-carry items through lobbies. Dollies, flatbeds, and mechanical devices are prohibited.  Exhibitors placing pallets or crates in venue dumpsters during move-in are subject to a fee.  Exhibitors must use the HBGCC's exclusive rigging provider, Audio Visual Services Group LLC (dba PSAV), for items weighing more than 250 pounds or requiring a motor.  Free Wi-Fi is accessible in public areas and available throughout the venue for a fee from the exclusive provider, Smart City Networks LLC.  The RK Culinary Group LLC is the facility's exclusive caterer, and no outside food or beverage can be served in the venue.  The HBGCC's business center is operated by The UPS Store, which provides printing, copying, and some drayage services.  The use or display of confetti, glitter, rice, or helium balloons is prohibited. Violators will be responsible for any labor and materials required for cleanup.  The San Antonio Police Department provides all security services for loading dock access during load-in/load-out, shuttle-busing access, overnight security, and events serving alcohol.
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