We take a look at some of the big stories from the first half of the year.
Would-be challenger to Licensing International dropped for 2010 due to 'economic conditions'.
Trade Show Events claiming growing support for NY show.
Execs say industry is not big enough to support two US events.
Event organiser comes out fighting to protect its brand after last week's news of mooted show in NY.
Events firm launches audacious bid to bring industry back to New York with show planned for April 2010.