EventMB
APRIL 18, 2024
Skift Take: Rich in natural beauty, a proud and vibrant cultural heritage, warm hospitality with unique and luxurious accommodations and venues; Northern Ireland should be on your radar as the next must-visit incentive travel destination.
ePly
APRIL 18, 2024
For event professionals seeking to thrive in a dynamic and competitive industry, association participation can unlock many opportunities. Beyond the national and international horizons, our local IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events) and PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) chapters serve as bustling hubs for networking, professional development, and community strengthening.
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EventMB
APRIL 18, 2024
Skift Take: It's time to reevaluate the best destinations and properties for your events. Knowing what's new around the world is sure to give you plenty of new ideas.
Event Marketer
APRIL 18, 2024
A drive down Magnolia Lane is special. Lined with dozens of large magnolia trees, the famous 330-yard-long road into Augusta National Golf Club is more than just an entrance; it’s a historic landmark in the golf world that fills players and spectators alike with anticipation and excitement for Masters week. We were lucky enough to experience this drive into the 2024 tournament, held April 8-14 in Augusta, GA, thanks to an invitation from Mercedes-Benz for its Masters Experience.
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The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 18, 2024
Stephanie Miller, sustainability concierge, will guide hotel guests to their most sustainable visits Marriott Marquis Washington, DC is one of the District of Columbia’s largest LEED Silver-certified hotels, and true to its green nature, it has rolled out a new sustainability program , right in time for its 10th anniversary. The program is headed by Stephanie Miller , a local expert on zero waste.
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Event Industry News
APRIL 18, 2024
TRIED AND TRUSTED, RHI STRETCH TENT MANUFACTURERS Transform your outdoor space with RHI Stretch Tents, the trusted leading innovator in standard and custom-designed engineered fabric structures.
Event Marketer
APRIL 18, 2024
Pavan Pardasani, Chief Marketing Officer, TAO Hospitality Group The music festival experience today expands well beyond the gates, where offsite VIP parties and hospitality-driven mansion takeovers accommodate a wide array of celebrities and revelers, brands and partners, looking to capitalize on good vibes and experiential. TAO Hospitality Group, with its portfolio of more than 90 food, beverage and nightlife venues, touches more than 20 markets across the globe.
Event Industry News
APRIL 18, 2024
The Meetings Show – the UK’s leading exhibition for the meetings, events, and incentives community – has unveiled an enriching knowledge programme jam-packed with sessions designed to empower event professionals to think, connect, plan and live differently.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Exclusive Collection was awarded ‘Most Sustainable Company’ at the headline Campaign Experience Awards last night. Campaign is known as being a definitive resource for marketing and where brands share their best practices. The Campaign Experience Awards celebrate everything live, experiential and face-to-face. Exclusive Collection won ‘Most Sustainable Company’ for its uncompromising stance on ESG and for using its business as a force for good.
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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret
Event Industry News
APRIL 18, 2024
The Opus Group, a global experiential agency network, today announces the promotion of Kim Kopetz as its President and CEO. Kopetz brings over 25 years of invaluable experience to this pivotal role and will lead all of The Opus Group’s brands—Opus Agency, MAS, TENCUE, and Verve—and will report directly to the Board of Directors.
Caterease
APRIL 18, 2024
Catering is much more than simply serving delicious food. It’s about orchestrating an entire production, from initial inquiry to the last crumb, ensuring that every aspect of the food service experience is impeccable.
Event Industry News
APRIL 18, 2024
John Regis is global technology adoption manager at London-based publishing/intelligence/exhibition giant Informa. This episode looks at his career path before turning its attention to the now. John details the brief behind the job title, which he helped create, before discussing how systems are used effectively, inside the Informa walls and across its portfolio.
StraussCA
APRIL 18, 2024
In the complex ecosystem of association leadership, the Board of Directors plays a critical role, acting as the brain trust that guides strategic direction and innovation. The infusion of diverse perspectives within the boardroom is not merely beneficial; it’s a strategic imperative that catalyzes growth and adaptability. This blog delves into how diversity acts as a linchpin for the association’s resiliency and success, moving beyond surface-level acknowledgments to uncover the deeper imp
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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.
Event Industry News
APRIL 18, 2024
The Belfry Hotel & Resort is one of the UK’s most recognised meeting, conference and event venues. Located in the Midlands, close to Birmingham city centre, The Belfry offers meeting event spaces of all sizes accommodating upto 920 guests.
Do Good Events
APRIL 18, 2024
From our partner Joal McAlister of American Solutions for Business Coming back from the Branded Merchandise Industry’s biggest show of the year, I can’t help but think of all the new exciting products and trends that have been introduced! Along with new products, the industry does a lot of research and mapping of trends for the coming year. Here are the big takeaways for where the branded merchandise industry trends and products are heading.
Event Industry News
APRIL 18, 2024
The Scottish Event Campus has grown the conference sales team further with the appointments of two new experienced sales talents.
Skiddle
APRIL 18, 2024
Ibiza season is on its way and for clubbers, it’s a time of excitement. After all, what’s better than jetting off to a beautiful island to hear the best DJ’s dance music has to offer? For promoters, it can be a time of learning. Plus, you won’t need to walk up a set of plane steps, either. The major clubs of Ibiza always have their social media output on point, and whether you’re promoting an event in London or Leamington, there is a lot you can learn from them.
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Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!
Smart Meetings
APRIL 18, 2024
The word “partnership” gets thrown around a lot in the events world, but when there are too few ballrooms for too many functions being planned, meeting planners and hotel and destination counterparts often find themselves on the losing end of negotiations that could be win-wins. At Showcase during Business Events Industry Week, a diverse group came together to get to the bottom of what the term really means and how to better replicate the collaborative implications.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
The Scottish Event Campus has grown the conference sales team further with the appointments of two new experienced sales talents. Hannah Cochrane joins the corporate team as Sales & Business Development Manager and Makenzie Brown boosts the international association sales effort in the role of Association Sales Manager The announcements underscore the SEC’s continued commitment to its conference business and to investing in outstanding people to support the venue’s conference clients and the
Smart Meetings
APRIL 18, 2024
In this episode of “What One Thing,” Smart Meetings interviews Carina Bauer, CEO of IMEX, discussing the upcoming IMEX Frankfurt event. Bauer anticipates growth compared to previous years but notes that it may not reach the scale of IMEX America. Reflecting on innovations from the Las Vegas event, such as video content and immersive experiences, she highlights plans to introduce AI plugins for sessions at the European event.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 18, 2024
Live events and communications agency Meet & Potato in collaboration with Butlin’s put on The Greatest Show in Town for Poundland. Meet & Potato brought their creativity, technical production, and audio-visual expertise to Butlin’s, Bognor Regis for Poundland’s annual internal event for 1200+ colleagues that is designed to bring to life the brand strategy ahead of the peak trading season.
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For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.
Special Events
APRIL 18, 2024
Part 2 in our 2024 Gala Award Feature Series
ePly
APRIL 18, 2024
Your event relies on numerous registrants to ensure a rich and valuable experience for all. More participants means more networking, a broader distribution of information and of course, more money made or raised for your organization. There are many things you can do to increase your event registration, from clearly defining your event goals to developing a comprehensive marketing plan.
Management Events
APRIL 18, 2024
Expanding Your Professional Circle Building a robust professional network is a cornerstone of career success. In today’s fast-paced business environment, who you know can be just as important as what you know. At Management Events, we understand the power of connections and the impact they can have on your career trajectory. By attending industry conferences, participating in webinars, and joining professional organizations, you can meet like-minded professionals and industry leaders who c
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