Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Five or 10 years ago, the term “cannabis tourism” was virtually nonexistent. Few know that better than Michael Gordon, owner of Seattle-based travel company Kush Tourism. But after seeing how places like Amsterdam weren’t exactly keen on providing cannabis access to tourists, he saw a gap in the tourism industry. “I Up in Smoke.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 18, 2024

During her tenure, RE+ grew to become a top 50 trade show and was widely cited for the innovative ways it engaged attendees while quadrupling its revenue. At RE+, we would beta-test new markets in small doses through our education program. Here at U.S. Travel Association, you will see us beta-test new ideas in upcoming events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Smart Meetings walked the trade show floor asking people how they help put attendee humanity at the center of event agendas and found that caring for guests is something everyone is focusing on in 2023. This is stimulation overload,” she said, indicating the trade show floor around her. “By The property opened Nov.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The UK is a world leader in delivering exhibitions and trade shows not just at home but all around the world. billion is generated by the sector annually, and it provides easy routes to market for a multitude of businesses. In the UK £9.4

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

She brings 19 years of experience and a diverse background, from hotel operations to marketing strategy and positioning. Earlier, he served as director of sales and marketing, and brings with him to his new role over 30 years in hospitality with extensive experience in luxury hotels. Pedone is appointed as general manager.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Consider what we can achieve once freed from mundane tasks,” Janette Roush , Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, New York City Tourism + Conventions “I knew I belonged in the meetings industry after a life-changing car accident.

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Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2020

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held an online MICE Tourism Update attended by around 740 industry partners on 25th May 2020 (Monday) to introduce a multi-pronged recovery plan for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Strengthen supports for trade marketing. Image Rebuilding.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world. Exchanges will be held at the Dobson Ice Arena.

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Eventscase Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

The event will focus on the return on investment (ROI) of marketing and other intangible assets such as event sustainability programmes. Madrid City Tourism Forum 2023 On March 27th, the “Madrid City Tourism Forum” will be held at the Hotel Meliá Castilla. It is organised by the Madrid City Council Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She possesses fine-tuned expertise in strategic event planning, experiential marketing, brand activation and working with the media, lifestyle and entertainment sectors. Throughout her career, she has worked at various properties in Koloa and Honolulu and served as director of sales & marketing at Hyatt Centric Waikiki.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2022

PCMA Canada Chapter West is taking to Vancouver Convention Centre for a breakfast, networking session and a presentation by Kati Quigley, senior director of global industry marketing at Microsoft, titled “How Big Tech Fosters Diversity and Inclusion.”. MPI chapters across the U.S. are also celebrating in their respective regions.

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StraussCA

JUNE 10, 2021

The success of your association’s trade show or conference depends on how you market to potential delegates. Working in a primarily Canadian market, you need to keep in mind that, generally, Canadians are very safety orientated. These safety protocols need to be clearly communicated throughout your marketing.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The new DBA follows discussions held by Destinations International’s Large Market Roundtable, leading to the conclusion that more cooperation between convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and business and event strategists is needed to maximize success for stakeholders. Tourism Diversity Matter Announces Expanded Team to Meet DEI Demand.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 27, 2023

Jen, who has previously held roles at Events at Chelsea FC and Tourism Ireland, will join on 03 July to drive new business activities at the agency. Senior business events professional Jennifer O’Higgins has been appointed by specialist brand communications agency Davies Tanner as its new Client Development Director.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2019

We reached out to experienced citywide planners, tourism officials and planners from an array of cities for tips on how planners can make the most of their citywide meetings. Local tourism officials can be helpful resources for helping drum up excitement about your event. More : Planning a Great Citywide is Easier Than You Think.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. Helen’s marketing and events career span of over 20 years. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. She truly loves her job!

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EventMB

JUNE 9, 2022

cannabis trade show, to understand the depth of the business opportunity the cannabis industry provides. “The legalization of cannabis in the State of New Jersey opened a new vertical market for meetings and conventions in Atlantic City. Cannabis hospitality and tourism is a major driver of revitalizing communities.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

In September 2021, ESPA introduced the DEI Task Force, comprised of 15 member-destinations under the leadership and vision of Dominique Bonds, director of engagement with Pennsylvania Convention Center; and Adrienne Terry, event services director with Chattanooga Tourism Co.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2024

With support from nearly 30 national tourism offices and convention bureaus throughout Europe, the new Climate Tech Summit will happen alongside PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Barcelona but deliver sessions online for U.S.-based based planners.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 8, 2024

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes and hot topics in experiential marketing cover a Victorian-era peep show, interstellar invitations and the potential demise of Camp Jeep. Naturally, extraterrestrial life presents a new demographic for marketers. How about the CPG mascot wars?

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Registration forecasting for 2023 was the top challenge identified by Louisville Tourism’s Client Advisory Council members. Are we tailoring or segmenting our marketing messages to these various groups? We also have Gen Z, the first generation to have grown up entirely in the digital era, entering the workforce.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 6, 2023

The Canadian Event Awards honours and celebrates the best in over 50 categories, from event design and production to marketing and sponsorship. We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2023 Canadian Event Awards! Saputo OneWest Event Design Calgary, AB, for Big Ball, Big Impact Event Strategy Partners, (ESP) Inc.,

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Canrvials also help boost tourism and local economies. Product Launches Theme: Introducing a new product or service to the market with a splash, generating buzz and leads. Activities: Product demonstrations, sales training sessions, keynote speeches on market trends, award ceremonies and cultural entertainment.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 17, 2019

Those who are successful in their applications for a grant will be provided with funds of up to £2,500 to assist with each event’s public relations and sales & marketing strategies through working with Cumbria Tourism. Events must take place between September 2020 and August 2021.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 2, 2017

Only created in 2010, the destination marketing organization is tasked with promoting travel to the United States. On the buyer side and the media side, it’s everybody in market — travel agents, meeting planners, meeting facilitators that help facilitate travel, and then the travel media that help us tell our story. All of it. “By

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

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QC Event School

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

However, one of the biggest challenges new companies face is finding a niche market to focus on. In the context of event planning, it simply refers to a specific market or audience that you target your services towards. What Is The Target Market for Event Planning? But don’t worry – that’s where we come in!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The “ Pathways to Clarity ” theme carried throughout with numerous exhibitors, suppliers and presenters focusing on sustainable practices while many emphasized the importance of inclusion and mental wellness through design within the events, tourism and hospitality industries. Celebrating #smartwomeninmeetings because it elevates everyone!

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 3, 2021

Following on from the resumption of international tourism to the city in July 2020, Dubai welcomed international business events from October 2020 and immediately saw a healthy pipeline of conferences and exhibitions taking place across the city.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Welcome Empathy Tourism. Hotels, destination management companies, tourism-dependent restaurants and New Orleans & Company issued press releases, contributed articles and leveraged every conceivable marketing channels to tell the story of a reborn city. We chose to meet potential clients at trade shows or at their office.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The new DBA follows discussions held by Destinations International’s Large Market Roundtable, leading to the conclusion that more cooperation between convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) and business and event strategists is needed to maximize success for stakeholders. Tourism Diversity Matter Announces Expanded Team to Meet DEI Demand.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

The international day of advocacy showcases the value of business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions to people, businesses, and our communities. Check out these images from #GMID2024. To read about a few lessons presented during the virtual GMID education , click here.

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Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2022

This, combined with our major expansion project, means market confidence has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with congresses held so far in 2022 experiencing a 20% increase in expected delegate numbers. International delegate numbers are also thriving, representing up to 80% of total attendance across recent events.”.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2018

But it shows that the event business is still thriving and even when times are tough, trade shows continue to be an essential route to market for most businesses. “We Looking ahead, 2019 is set to be another busy year for Diversified Communications UK.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The month was did not just revolved around one particular topic of discussion or popularity but covered varied topics like The upcoming event trends in 2019, the role of content in event marketing, promotion and launch of new event technologies by event tech vendors, event influencer strategy and so on. For more information, read here.

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Endless Events

JUNE 25, 2019

Bob is the President and CEO of EventMobi , an expert in web technologies for meetings, conferences, and trade shows. Alissa leads the Marketing and Media Lab departments for FMAV , one of Canada’s largest AV companies. Our lovely host, Alex Plaxen, had the pleasure to sit down with Bob Vaez and Alissa Hurley.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

As event marketers plan for the return of in-person events, they’re budgeting for a fresh slate of technologies and tools designed to attract attendees back to events and keep them safe once there. Predictive analysis will play a key role for experiential programs targeting specific markets or locations. HEALTH SCREENING.

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