Press Releases

Alexandria, VA (November 14, 2017) — NTP Events, the leader in the face-to-face events industry, announces the promotion of Whitney Bell as Vice President of Marketing and the hire of David Cherry as Director of Operations & Conferences. Whitney transitions into a new position as Vice President of Marketing. In this capacity, Whitney is responsible for the strategic planning, management and execution of marketing campaigns to increase attendance and exposition sales, enhance event engagement [...]

Alexandria, VA (August 10, 2017) – NTP Events, the leader in the face-to-face events industry, announces that it will extend its contract with the Air Force Association (AFA) to manage booth sales, exhibitor marketing and operations for its 2018 Air, Space & Cyber Conference. "NTP was contracted to manage services for AFA's 2016 and 2017 Air, Space & Cyber Conference as well as the 2017 and 2018 Air Warfare Symposium," said Christopher Harar, NTP [...]

Alexandria, VA (August 8, 2017) – NTP Events, the leader in the face-to-face events industry, announces Destinations International concluded its 2017 annual convention with a 93 percent renewal rate during onsite space selection. Destinations International is the global trade association for official destination marketing organizations (DMOs). Its annual convention, held July 11-14 in Montreal, Canada, is the premier event for destination marketing and management professionals. "In 2017 NTP was retained to perform sales and [...]

Alexandria, VA (July 28, 2017) – NTP Events, a division of National Trade Productions, is proud to launch its new brand to the exhibitions and events industry distinguishing NTP Events as the leader in designing, producing and managing engaging events. NTP Events embarked on a re-branding process to develop an identity that accurately reflects the importance of its client management services and embrace the recent corporate culture evolutions implemented since Christopher Harar was named [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA (May 18, 2017) — National Trade Productions, Inc. (NTP), the leader in the face-to-face events industry, today announced the addition of Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) as a client. NTP will utilize its industry-leading experience and expertise to produce and launch exhibit and sponsorship sales, exhibitor marketing campaigns and operation services for the 2017 and 2018 Annual Conventions. “As DMAI’s Annual Convention exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities continue to grow, we are excited [...]

Alexandria, Va. (April 11, 2016) — National Trade Productions, Inc. (NTP), the leader in the face-to-face events industry, announced that Coverings: The Global Tile and Stone Experience garnered two Trade Show Executive (TSE) Fastest 50 Awards in 2015. The event was recognized for a 13.5 percent increase in net square feet of exhibit space and a 15 percent increase in total attendance in 2015. In addition to being recognized by TSE, Coverings is ranked 40 [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA (February 26, 2016) — National Trade Productions, Inc. (NTP), the leader in the face-to-face events industry, today announced the promotion of Chris Harar to President of NTP Events. In this role, Chris will oversee the Events Division, including all show management, personnel and administration. Chris will provide leadership working strategically with the Event Services teams to ensure outstanding customer service through the management of NTP’s Client Care Program. “Chris is an exceptional [...]

ALEXANDRIA, VA (October 5, 2015) — National Trade Productions, Inc. (NTP), the leader in the face-to-face events industry, today announced that its long-standing client, the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) , was recognized for excellence in web development for its DEMA Show 2015 website as part of the Web Marketing Association’s 2015 WebAwards. “The DEMA Show 2015 website was designed, developed and maintained though collaboration between DEMA, NTP and a2z, Inc.,” said Jenny [...]

Alexandria, Va. (April 21, 2015) — National Trade Productions, Inc. (NTP), the leader in the face-to-face events industry, announced today that NTP chairman and CEO, Robert E. Harar, was honored last week at the SISO 2015 CEO Summit with the Robert L. Krakoff SISO Leadership Award. Established by the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO) — and commemorating Robert L. Krakoff, one of the industry’s greatest icons and proponents — the award is presented [...]

Leadership Expansion Reinforces Commitment of Innovation and Excellence for SpaceCom National Trade Productions, Inc. (NTP), the leader in the face-to-face events industry, today announced the hire of James Causey as Executive Director ofSpaceCom . In this new role, James will oversee the strategic direction, development and management of NTP’s newest event, convening November 17-19, 2015 in Houston, Texas. “James Causey is an outstanding addition to the NTP executive team,” said Robert E. Harar, chairman [...]