Article: Anaheim wouldn't trade '05 for previous years: trade show business is booming, report states.(Special Report)

The outlook for trade shows is better than it has been since 2000, according to a recent report from the Center for Exhibition Industry Research.

Some of the fastest-growing segments are ones where Anaheim already has a footing, according to the report.

The center analyzed growth in 11 segments from 2000 to 2004 based on net square feet of trade show space, number of attendees, number of exhibitors and show revenue. The report was based on data submitted by 258 shows with at least 3,000 square feet of exhibit space.

"The big news was the return to pre-2000 levels on an overall basis," said Doug Ducate, the chief executive of the Chicago-based ...

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