Trade Shows can be confusing, particulary when you are unfamiliar with the language. Here is a list of the most commonly used trade show terms along with their definitions. If you know the word you are looking for, simply click on the first letter and go directly to the beginning of the alphabetical listing for that letter.

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HALL:  A generic term for an exposition facility. May also refer to an individual area within a facility. For instance, one facility could have mulitple halls.

HAND TRUCK:  Small hand-propelled implement with two wheels and handles used for transporting small loads.

HARD CARD:  1) Work order for labor or services. 2) Drayage contractor's record of materials received or shipped.

HARD WALL EXHIBIT:  Exhibit constructed to plywood or similar strata as opposed to exhibits formed by drapery only.

HARD WIRE:  Any electrical connection other than receptacle to receptacle. Charged on a time plus material basis.

HEADER:  A sign or other structure across the top of an exhibit.

HEAVY HAULER:  Special trailers utilized to transport large, heavy equipment.

HEIGHT LIMITATION:  Rule set by manager to control height of exhibits.

HIGH JACKER:  Equipment capable of lifting a person or persons to a given height. Also known as a Cherry picker or Boomlift.

HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSES:  A contract clause that eliminates the liability to one party in case of a claim.

HORIZONTAL SHOW:  A show displaying a wide range of products and services that are loosely related; for example, a computer show. Compare with vertical show.

HOSPITALITY SUITE/EVENT:  At a U.S. show, an area separate from the exhibit, in which refreshments are served and exhibitor personnel and visitors socialize. Most shows require hospitality events to be opened only after exhibit hours.

HOTEL SHOW:  An exposition held in the exhibit space of a hotel.

HOUSE CARRIER:  Carriers recommended and promoted by the service contractor to handle transportation services for exhibitors at a respective trade show. Also known as Preferred Carrier or Primary Carrier.

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