/ CBS Detroit
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week, which he talks about on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Crowe, along with Becky Bixby, Executive Director of Venue Operations, and Douglas Trueblood, Executive Director of Revenue & Guest Experience, discusses what it's like hosting the signature event, which starts Jan. 14 with media days and the public show opening on Saturday, Jan. 17.
Bixby discusses what showgoers will see that will be new this time.
Trueblood, who came to Detroit from New York City eight months ago, talks about the impact of the show and mentions other big events coming to Huntington Place in 2026 and 2027.
Crowe also talked about the impact of the new JW Marriott hotel being built there, which is slated to open in early 2027, and how it will help the facility further market itself for major events and conferences.
Watch the view here
