Testimonials

"I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Tim on a multitude of legal and business matters for over the last 25 years. I can wholeheartedly say Tim is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced individuals in the exhibition and event industry. His vast first-hand experience managing and operating some of North America's largest trade shows and events, as well as his time managing the convention sales team at NYC and Company has served the organizations he has represented extremely well. His background and inside knowledge places him in the unique position of being able to understand and evaluate complex industry related issues from a multitude of perspectives, which is a valuable resource for any client seeking his services". 

Mark Roysner,

Law Office of Mark Roysner,

"Legal Consultants to the Exhibition and Events Industry". 

"I have known and worked with Tim for over thirty years in multiple positions and on multiple events.  Tim is one of the most accomplished, well known and respected executives in the events industry.  He is held in high regard by all who know him."

Tony Calanca

President

Calanca and Associates

I have had the great pleasure of working with Tim for several years and he is among the most knowledgeable, forward-thinking and experienced experts in the events industry. Tim has consistently provided me and my team at CREtech with actionable insights, critical thinking and new ideas that have significantly helped our business. Most importantly, he’s an absolute first-class professional and a pleasure to work with”

Michael Beckerman

CEO

CREtech

"Tim has been a client and colleague of mine for more than 20 years, he is universally respected within the business, often times I use him as a resource to get advice and guidance regarding various issues relevant to the industry"

Steve Walker 

Executive Director, City Wide Sales 

MGM Resorts International 

"Tim is an extraordinary business leader with a remarkable track record of developing and implementing winning strategies in a wide variety of organizations. A dedicated and respected industry leader, Tim is credited with helping to guide the Tradeshow Industry through the difficult Covid period and has helped organizations like ours rebound to even greater heights!"

Chris Nemchek

Vice President, Tradeshows

Specialty Food Association

"Tim is an unparalleled industry leader. Whether it’s delivering best-in-class events across a wide range of industries and customer groups or leading the charge on important industry and advocacy initiatives, he is one of the most effective executives around. He uniquely blends thoughtfulness and a collaboration-first mindset with a relentless focus on delivering for those he serves. That’s why he has been successful for a who’s who of blue-chip organizations throughout the business events industry."

Tommy Goodwin

Vice President

Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance

"Tim is an expert at producing and managing exhibitions, along with being an influential advocate for the communities he serves. As a senior level executive for some of the largest, most prestigious organization in the meetings and events industry he has had the unique ability to build strong partnerships while delivering tremendous value for his constituents."

Jeffrey A. Quade

President

GES Exhibitions – North America

I know I am not alone in making equal claim to Tim as a colleague, partner and friend. His career is a trifecta of experience with executive leadership at one of the world’s most prominent and leading exhibition companies (RX), one of the world’s largest and most active membership organizations (ICSC) and the destination management company of for my hometown (NYC&Co). This provides a unique perspective of both for profit. non-profit, buyer and supplier, and domestic and international. But more than anything, Tim is a solid professional with a warm approach which draws you in. For over 25-years I have enjoyed every interaction with Tim. Even when the subject matter was sensitive, his approachability and calm insights helped us find a way forward. I trust him implicitly and, in today’s environment, this is paramount. If you have

a need for strategic organizational thinking, make the call!

Gregg Caren
President & Chief Executive Officer at Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau

I have had the pleasure of knowing Tim McGuinness for more than 20 years as a customer and business associate. As a customer, Tim was the consummate professional and interacted with my team in Chicago in a highly collaborative, respectful and friendly spirit. His attention to detail is second to none and I am happy to support and endorse all he has done for the industry. 

Don Welsh,

President & CEO

Destinations International.