An elite group of shows vaulted over some 4,000 other trade shows in the U.S. by growing at least seven times the average growth rate of 2012 and the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo [PSP] made the list.  The 50 top performers in each of three metrics – net square feet, number of exhibiting companies and attendance – (totaling 96 individual events) will be honored for their elite status at the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, May 8-10, 2013 at the Swissôtel Chicago.

“With so many shows and statistics, the Fastest 50 Class of 2012 shows serves as a scorecard that lets the industry know which shows are on the fast track with more exhibitors chasing bigger crowds of buyers”, TSE stated.

Many of the Fastest 50 shows will be honored in more than one category.  PSP was amongst the 41 events out of 96 that were recognized in two out of three metrics, scoring in both Fastest 50 Shows by Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space, as well as, Fastest 50 Shows by Number of Exhibiting Companies.  PSP was also mentioned, according to TSE, as a well-known brand that is large enough to be a fixture on the TSE Gold 100 roster of largest U.S. trade shows.

The criteria for nominations were straight forward and simple.  Events were judged on the percentage of growth in the individual metrics.  Annual shows were included as well as semi-annuals, biennials, one triennial and one quadrennial show.  TSE required statistics to be verified by a senior level executive of the show Management Company or association.  Nominations came from not only show organizers but service contractors, registration firms and venue managers who noticed the bigger crowds and larger floor plans. 

TSE noted that, “No matter their overall size and target audience, the Fastest 50 shows have proven they have the combination of marketing strategies, operational expertise and sweat equity to become a household name in the sectors they serve and among their peers in the exhibition industry.”

“We are honored to be selected from more than 4,000 trade shows held in the United States during 2012,” said Lindsay Roberts, Group Director. “It is truly a thrill to receive such prestigious recognition, which we share with our exhibiting manufacturers, professional attendees, APSP, Pool & Spa News and Genesis 3, all of which make the show a success.”

Excitement is building as the 2013 Int’l Pool | Spa | Patio Expo returns to Las Vegas, NV, USA being held November 12-14, 2013, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. The PSP educational conference will be held from November 9-14.