The Complete Guide to Trade Show Services, Offsite and Onsite

Realistic trade show booth on an expo floor with a hanging sign, connected by dotted lines to service icons for shipping crate, forklift, power plug, and wrench.

Trade show services fall into two broad categories: offsite services (design, fabrication, storage, shipping, and logistics) and onsite services (drayage, electrical, AV, rigging, and labor). Together, these services consume roughly two-thirds of an exhibitor’s total event budget beyond booth space rental. The U.S. B2B trade show market hit $15.78 billion in 2024 and is […]