- CEO
- Daoping Bao
- Full Time Employees
- 46
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Personal Products & Services
- Address
- 3045 Kingston Court Peachtree Corners GA United States of America 30071
- IPO Date
- Jan 3, 2000
- Business
- Premier Exhibitions, Inc. operates as a museum-quality touring exhibition company specializing in the development, deployment, operation, and presentation of traveling exhibitions worldwide. Its core offerings include exhibition management and content management, featuring prominent exhibitions such as Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, which displays artifacts recovered from the RMS Titanic wreck site; Bodies: The Exhibition and Bodies Revealed, showcasing human anatomy specimens and organs; Pompeii: One Day in Pompeii, featuring artifacts from the ancient city's debris; Real Pirates, telling the story of the Whydah pirate shipwreck; and The Discovery of King Tut, an exhibition based on the tomb of King Tutankhamun. The company also provides ancillary services including merchandise sales of apparel, posters, gifts, and jewelry related to its exhibitions, audio tours, and visitor-themed photographs. It markets and operates exhibitions in various venues such as museums, exhibition centers, and non-traditional locations across multiple countries. Founded in 1987, Premier Exhibitions is headquartered in Peachtree Corners, Georgia.
In the last few years, the company underwent significant operational changes including filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2016 due to financial challenges, leading to the sale of substantially all its assets to a consortium of hedge funds led by Apollo Global Management, Alta Fundamental Advisors, and PacBridge Capital Partners for $19.5 million in 2018. This acquisition placed the company under new ownership with conditions to govern future exploration or salvage expeditions related to its exhibitions. Premier Exhibitions has since focused on revitalizing its brand presence and exhibition portfolio, maintaining its status as a leading content and exhibition provider. Its key business segments remain exhibition management and RMS Titanic content management, with continued emphasis on expanding global touring exhibits and ancillary product offerings. The company has also engaged in strategic partnerships and funding efforts to support its operations and exhibition development.
Premier Exhibitions caters primarily to museums, public venues, educational institutions, and exhibition centers globally, delivering immersive, educational, and entertaining experiences. Its exhibitions attract millions of visitors annually, positioning it as a significant player in the cultural and event exhibition industry.