Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

The Promenade, a hub experience at PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2022, in Las Vegas. High-tech user conferences like Dreamforce and Microsoft Ignite have been designing innovative hub spaces to engage and nurture their top customers for years. It should be a place that attendees frequent to meet up with each other.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 10, 2022

The new year offers organizations a chance to reset and reevaluate, and AT&T has wasted no time in reshaping its approach to experiential marketing to meet the needs of the modern COVID-era consumer. Following are Ward’s tips and insights on winning consumers’ hearts and minds in 2022. Brands must offer choice.

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BizBash

JUNE 26, 2025

The new and renovated Chicago-area venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more. In the summertime, a 500-square-foot patio hosts receptions for 40 or alfresco meetings for 15.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As the Asia Pacific region broadly reopened over the second half of 2022, travel demand from the region to Europe is likely to rebound in 2023 said the study. Arrivals from this market to Europe are 25% below 2019 levels in 2022 and are expected to recover 82% of 2019 volumes in 2023. arrivals exceed 2019 levels.

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Whether their forte is trade show booths, museum installations, consumer pop-ups, virtual environments or something in between, many shops are offering a new arsenal of tools, tech and services designed to give them an edge amid a competitive climate. Congratulations to all of the 2022 honorees. MEET THE 2022 FAB 50.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings. Like the typewriter, print publications and fax machines, the fully in-person meeting would have eventually become extinct. People know how to use them, and they make great meeting programs.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

All Covid protocols will be observed at the meeting space, and people who choose not to travel will be accommodated with some digital options. “At Hybrid meeting programs offer a silver lining. This is a tech conference, after all—participants know how to manage virtual events. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2021

If you think popping into a succession of boring Zoom calls makes you an expert on virtual meetings , it’s time to think again. Two recent examples show that by leveraging complementary tech and meaningful interactions, you can still surprise and delight through a screen. Meet the 2020 Planners of the Year.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 8, 2024

They’re often built around specific locations or causes, with a narrower focus than you might get at an annual meeting. Meanwhile, Region 3 is based around Toronto, Canada’s largest city, making it possible not only for regular chapter meetings, but frequent regional meetings. In some cases, they’re even walkable, per Hoff.

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EventMB

JUNE 29, 2022

It’s tough to work in event tech right now, especially compared to the all-time highs of 2020 and 2021. Today, the narrative around event tech has changed. Event tech is still relevant in many ways, but planners are simply not interested. Perhaps, and definitely if you ask any event tech CEO, but this is where we are.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 20, 2022

A staggering statistic to consider: By 2026, 25 percent of people will spend at least one hour a day in the metaverse for work, shopping, education and social or entertainment experiences, according to a 2022 Gartner report. This surge in mind-boggling tech seems to have happened overnight. IDENTIFY YOUR ‘WHY’. BE PURPOSEFUL.

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BizBash

JULY 2, 2025

The new and renovated New York venues are available for corporate parties, weddings, fundraisers, outdoor functions, business dinners, team-building activities, conferences, meetings, and more. Grand Brasserie In October 2024, NYC’s iconic Grand Central Terminal debuted Grand Brasserie in its Vanderbilt Hall.

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

May 26, 2022. May 17, 2022. London and New York-based event tech company Glisser raised $4.9 March 29, 2022. based event tech veteran Matthew Donegan-Ryan joins as CEO with founder Trevor Gardiner, who was CEO, taking on the role of executive director of product innovation. March 15, 2022. March 10, 2022.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Cvent has just published its list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for 2023: Nashville and San Diego moving up to the second and third spots after Orlando. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. 1 ranked meeting destination in the U.S. Top 10 Meeting Destinations in North America 1.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Much of the last nearly two years has been about adding value, be it functional or financial, to the virtual world – tech companies of all shapes and sizes building walkable, workable bridges across the Covid-19 torrent for businesses everywhere. Canapii: Top event trends we expect to see in 2022. Click here to continue reading.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2023

The letter called boycotting a powerful tool and cited improvements at Chateau Marmont in 2022 that ended after years of protests, lawsuits and canceled events by the Democratic Governors Association and Japanese American Citizens League. It went on to explain the adjustments meeting planners had made. “In

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 10, 2022

Gareth Warnock, Group Sales Director at De Vere, a collection of historic mansion house estates and distinctive contemporary hotels and event destinations, has shared the key factors he believes will shape the meetings and events industry in 2022. The pandemic accelerated the need for new tech. Go on a Workcation.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Highlights included experiential activations designed to inspire what comes next in designing better meetings. Download “Pathways to Clarity” a joint IMEX, Smart Meetings White Paper outlining the state of the meetings industry. The Smart Meetings team was on the expo floor getting updates and sharing snapshots of the action.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Investor meetings can be the single most important event companies produce throughout the year, and expectations start at perfection. These meetings offer a chance to showcase the vitality of the business, gain valuable feedback, and secure funding for continued longevity. Aim for placing primary speakers at a 10 a.m.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. Read More: Meetings and Conventions Are Back in 2022-Here Are 4 Ways They’re Changing. Indianapolis. While the city already has 14 million sq.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Accor Survey: “Meeting Expectations: The Future of Meetings & Events” World-leading hospitality group Accor operates a diverse hospitality group of over 40 hotel brands, from luxury to economy. 78% of respondents say that their or their clients’ expenditures have increased since 2022. billion by 2030.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Read about how layoffs and investments are marking the next stage in the streaming meeting evolution.

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EventMB

JUNE 30, 2022

More than 35,000 attendees from 130 countries involved in the global tech ecosystem gathered in Toronto at the Enercare Centre for Collision , a Web Summit event. Event Tech Supports the Experience. It also facilitated the scheduling of meetings with those new contacts on-site during the event. Intentional Event Design.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2%

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SpotMe Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The timeline for your event or meeting strategy are key as well. a pre-meeting survey. Likewise, with your town hall meeting , you may want a simpler tool. Internal meeting tools. Event tech experts rate the platform highly for its extensive flexibility and navigation options. a calendar invite. an email reminder.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 26, 2023

Smart Meetings asked Dr. Arun Upneja, Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) at Boston University, if the push toward more extreme experiences is being felt in incentive travel , where the goal is to provide singular and high-end experiences for corporate stakeholders and sales staff. billion, representing a 71.4%

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

Read More: Cvent’s Event Tech Roadmap According to filings, at the end of last year, Cvent had approximately 22,000 customers globally in the corporate, non-profit, higher education and hospitality sectors as of December 31, 2022. Sale to Blackstone appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 17, 2022

Hire Space and Event Tech Live (ETL) have partnered to showcase London’s leading High-Tech venues at ETL London on November 16 th & 17 th at the show’s new home of ExCeL London. Organisers expect this number to go up in 2022 and 2023 creating the perfect opportunity for High-Tech venues to flourish.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 23, 2022

And from March 11-20 after a three-year hiatus—the Texas-based event was canceled in 2020 and went all-digital in 2021—professionals from the tech, film, music and media industries gathered in person for the tentpole Q1 affair. And at SXSW 2022, the substance was again fuel for an out-of-box experiential program. F X NETWORKS.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. The session was titled ‘Technology Tools and Trends Driving Engagement, Collaboration and Innovation’ And since they talked about event technology trends for 2022 and beyond, the talk is just as relevant today as it was four months ago!

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EncoreAPAC

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

What's hot from CES 2022. January 2022 saw the in-person return of one of the most exciting technology symposiums, Consumer Electronics Show (CES). From cyber strollers to pet facial recognition, smart pillows to flying ‘cars,’ CES had something to offer any tech enthusiast. N1 is scheduled to ship late in Q1 2022.

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Velvet Chainsaw

JUNE 15, 2022

For some of the major annual meetings we’re tracking, sponsorship revenue has been a bright spot when compared to exhibit revenue performance. Thought-leadership inventory items — like sponsored sessions, tech demos, general sessions, and VIP experiences — are usually prime candidates for value-based pricing. Opportunities sell out.

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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. 2022 Event Trends Guide: What You’ll Find. The 2022 event trends guide covers nearly all aspects of the events industry: event technology, production, strategy, and more. Working In The Events Industry In 2022.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This list was part of a larger guide that we launched: 10 Survival Skills for Corporate Meeting & Event Planners in 2023. EideCom Podcast EideCom Podcast has over 130 episodes recorded, sharing the ins and outs of meeting and event planning. You can get the full guide here.

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BizBash

JUNE 25, 2025

Theres more than meets the eye when it comes to St. Louis If youre looking for a meeting and event venue with prime views of the Gateway Arch or the Mississippi River, look no further. Or that a glamorous speakeasy with a secret entrance is underneath the citys first food hall? Louis bucket list. Four Seasons Hotel St.

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BizBash

JUNE 10, 2025

See more: Get the Scoop on How Häagen-Dazs Created a Speakeasy Inside a Freezer Photo: Krista Schlueter To celebrate the return of OREO Cakesters in 2022, the brand decided to "rewind” to the mid-2000s with a playful takeover of the last Blockbuster, located in Bend, Ore.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Smart Meetings has collected a list of advocacy stories from 2022 and we are all excited to see even more in the new year. Read More : 2022 Smart Women in Meetings: Visionary. Nonprofit Makes Meetings Work with Innovative Software. 5 Tips for Improving Accessibility for Meetings.

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