Event Industry News

JULY 27, 2022

Having been an avid fan of the Commonwealth Games all my life (my best memory is the exciting 200 metre final in the 1982 Brisbane Games where a dead heat resulted in two gold medals) I, like many others, am looking forward to the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games from 28 July to 8 August. Look beyond the walls of your venue.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

Now that the celebratory dust has settled, it’s a great time to check out 2022 event trends. What’s the best way to plan hybrid events? These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners. 2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find. Working In The Events Industry In 2022.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. More than 1,600 people participated in MPI education over the course of the event.

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SpotMe Blog

APRIL 28, 2022

As the effects of the pandemic begin to ease, hybrid events are becoming a go-to event type for more and more industries. To ensure a smooth event is achieved, companies can’t just hope and pray for things to go right, they need certainty. What are Hybrid Event Management Companies? . Meetings & Incentives .

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

We tend to think of event sustainability in terms of large, sweeping efforts that require big budgets and run the risk of disrupting the attendee experience. And the growing number of attendees who not only accept, but embrace, thoughtful, eco-driven event modifications are making the process that much smoother.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Sustainability is top of mind for a vast range of industries, and the commercial construction and masonry business is no exception. It comes as no surprise, then, that the yearly exhibition for the industry, World of Concrete (WOC), just completed its most sustainable event yet. Require Online Registration. Embrace Bare Floors.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Public consciousness and accountability in corporate social responsibility fundamentally underpins the organisation of events. Therefore, event sustainability is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to the return of in-person events. It’s not beginning to take precedence – we are already here.

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SpotMe Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

It’s no surprise that 2022’s event trends are largely influenced by the global pandemic. Last year, the biggest and most-anticipated events either were cancelled, postponed, or transformed into a fully virtual experience. . 2022 Event Trends That Need to Be on Your Radar. Looking to host a sales kickoff online?

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The MICE

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Winning Best Hybrid Event at this year’s Event Tech Awards 2022 marked a significant milestone in WBCSD’s journey with both their agency partner 2Heads and in the way their events communicate their vision. The WBCSD vision was creatively delivered to delegates inspiring conversations, debate and discussion. Facebook.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2022

Sustainable containers that maintain food temperature and quality during travel are among 2022 trends. What’s cooking at the best events this year? The National Restaurant Association has released its “ What’s Hot: 2022 Culinary Forecast ,” which reveals that the F&B industry is choosing to reset in 2022.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

On 7th September 2022, Hire Space ran their ‘Venue Talk’ event at London town house 41 Portland Place , which showcased their new hybrid equipment and streamed panelists. The panel also discussed repurposing event materials so nothing goes to waste.

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Sustainability is a critical and essential factor for events today. More organizations are waking up to their environmental impact, and the events industry is no different. One surprising culprit is that event planning is often negatively impacting the planet. Thats where sustainable event practices come in.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. A detailed report prepared by MeetGreen explained how the largest industry event made progress toward its Net Zero Carbon Events goal while pointing to even more improvements IMEX and other event organizers can make in the future.

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Event Industry News

MAY 16, 2022

The launch comes shortly after the arts and conference centre announced it would be hosting the 2023 Ecocity World Summit; as well as two major award wins for venue sustainability*. Tickets for the exhibition offer an ideal opportunity for organisers to add a new dimension to their conferences and events taking place at the Barbican.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Among brands embracing the micro-event trend of 2022 is Subaru, which has reimagined its WinterFest platform as a music and mountain lifestyle adventure tour featuring small, curated and high-touch experiences under the umbrella of its large presence at eight resorts across the country. 11-13, and will wrap in Bend, OR, at Mt.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Events infrastructure specialists, GL events UK has been appointed as the Official Overlay Supporter for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. As the biggest event ever to be held in the West Midlands, it is expected to attract more than one million spectators to the city and have a global TV audience of 1.5

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Event Age by Swapcard

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Event season is in full swing! Here at Swapcard, we’ve had the opportunity to not only support organizers as they deliver unforgettable in-person experiences, but also participate as attendees and exhibitors in support of the events industry.

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Eventsforce

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Want the lowdown on all things events? After the initial blow of the Covid-19 pandemic, there is little doubt that 2021 continued to disrupt the world of meetings and events. But what is likely to happen in 2022? And what should you, as an event professional, be considering for your plans next year?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 6, 2022

You might think that, in 2022, shouting about your sustainability credentials as loud as you possibly can is a no-brainer. Power consumption is a huge factor in measuring the sustainability of any event. Is your event powered by generators? Many events go over the amount they actually need when it comes to power.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Greengage Solutions has linked up with some of the top UK sustainable event venues and hotels to share their most successful initiatives from 2022. The working group of ECOsmart Platinum accredited venues meets quarterly to examine some of the key challenges relating to sustainability in the hospitality industry.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2022

Of particular interest to many planners and attendees in 2022 is what can be done to account for and manage their carbon footprint. IMEX initiatives and efforts in this domain may provide inspiration and a roadmap of ideas for those teams seeking to apply practices in their own conferences, meetings and events. A Place to Start.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year. Starting IPW 2022 with a Green Bang: Tourism Cares Pledges $10,000 to IDEAS for Us.

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Corporate event trends have changed rapidly in recent years. There’s so much at stake when you host an event. So it’s important to keep up with new corporate event industry trends to make your events more successful than ever. . The popularity of hybrid events has steadily increased over the past few years.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 24, 2022

Here we examine a few event trends around in-car experiences, mobile, hybrid and the metaverse that are not only pandemic-proof, but also redefining what it means to activate an “event.”. Scavenger hunts, on the other hand, are one of the event trends thriving in the digital world. Interactive Ticket Adventures Continue.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2023

Meeting Room of the Future Trends Report Offers Roadmap for More Climate-Friendly Practices We’ve heard it before: Climate sustainability is a pressing issue. Despite this, some sustainable venues are making huge strides in implementing more climate-friendly business practices—and it’s simpler than we think.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Instead of advertising its brand, Amazon chose to use its naming rights to spotlight its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by calling the Seattle venue Climate Pledge Arena — just one example how sustainability has become top of mind for organizations and consumers. Michael Dyerland/Visit Seattle). ” — Shawna McKinley.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

With The Showman’s Show due to open its doors one week today, organiser Lance Show & Publications Limited has announced that there will be a strong focus on sustainability. These are joined on the show floor by many exhibiting companies who have sustainability ingrained into their daily operations.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 16, 2022

“Scarcity will be a critical issue for car rentals in 2022. There simply aren’t enough cars to meet corporate demand,” says Sesilia Kalss, senior consulting manager of Global Business Consulting for American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) in the company’s latest white paper, Business Travel in 2022.

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EventMB

MARCH 16, 2022

How will that affect event planning in 2022? Just as the in-person event industry is starting to recover, it is being hit with rising prices across the board, but nowhere is the surge more glaring than with fuel prices. The post The Impact on Events From Rising Fuel Cost by Eileen Wennekers appeared first on [link].

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EventMB

MAY 22, 2022

Pallets are a favorite DIY option because they can be so diverse, from furniture to event entertainment, they are now making their way into exhibitions as a unique, rustic way of displaying products, signage or artwork. Embrace Sustainability: Use Recycled and Recyclable Materials. Bonus points if it’s photo op worthy.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 28, 2022

For the first time, Scotland will host the World Energy Council’s Energy Trilemma Summit and 2022 Executive Assembly. The events take place on 12 and 13 October at Aberdeen’s P&J Live. These two notable events bring together the World Energy Council’s leadership and expert community from nearly 100 countries.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

At the end of 2021, we set the goal of becoming net-zero from 2022 onward. This journey of decarbonizing our company expanded into our new company vision – “decarbonizing the event industry” based on our mutual belief that we can change the world by taking action. We are proud that our efforts have been recognized […].

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2023

Tips and methods for producing greener events. Sustainability is now required at meetings as attendees are demanding an environmentally conscious event. Curbing pollutants has become part of the meeting professional job description, but how does one to do so at in-person and virtual events in a meaningful and cost-effective way?

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. It’s also great credit to our whole team that the venue has again been recognised for its sustainability initiatives.”

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