Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. Lead times, creative thinking and wellbeing.

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Socio Events

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Whether it’s marketing to attendees and driving registration or establishing a budget and securing a venue, event planners need to navigate a host of responsibilities—each one as important as the last. Location: Scope out a potential location and start getting event venue estimates. The earlier you finalize the venue, the better.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Eventmobi

MAY 17, 2023

media, venue); or they could be off-the-wall creative. That could mean they receive more benefits for more money; they could be themed for different types of sponsors (eg.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Neptunus has secured a new contract to continue to supply temporary structures to the Affordable Art Fair held each May on London’s Hampstead Heath. Following next year’s fair, organisers have agreed a new contract with Neptunus through to 2023. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. Perfect Venue and Planning Pod have come up as two potential options geared towards the events industry but it’s difficult to compare software when it’s not always apples-to-apples. One of our most frequent questions is what sets us apart from competitors, including Perfect Venue.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

It was deemed “better than nothing,” but if used, it was suggested that this option should accompany a clause in the contract that allows an in-person site inspection at a future date. Based on the in-person site inspection, that clause should allow meetings professionals the option to cancel the contract without penalty.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

According to the 2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast from American Express Meetings & Events, more than two-thirds of responding planners expect their total number of meetings to return to 2019 levels by Q2 2023. Planning for duty of care towards attendees is another item that’s moved far up the list of planners’ duties. . •

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Business event planner respondents to Convene s 31st Annual Meetings Market Survey shared their biggest work challenges in open-ended responses, which fell into similar categories as the 2023 responses, but with budget woes taking the lead. Event logistics last-minute registrations continue to add to the pressure of executing events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Steve Hill, president and CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said F1’s impact will make November 2023 Las Vegas’ “best November in history.” “The stops in Formula 1’s 2023 calendar, including Austin and Miami, out of Formula 1’s 23 stops this year. Las Vegas is one of three U.S.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 21, 2025

PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, is proud to announce a new multi-year contract extension with Oracle Red Bull Racing, becoming a Team Partner while continuing as the sole supplier of digital displays to the eight-time Formula One World Championship winning team for 2025 and beyond.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

“Day-to-day operations will remain business-as-usual and Cvent will continue to operate as a separate and independent public company until the transaction closes, which is expected mid-year 2023, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions,” according to a statement from Reggie Aggarwal, Cvent CEO and founder.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

Wyboston Lakes Resort has made an outstanding start to 2023 following a year of record results in 2022. The Resort already has contracted bookings for more than 50 per cent of its 2023 budget, and that is greater than it achieved in the whole of 2018. These are expected to grow strongly again in 2023.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Wyboston Lakes Resort is eagerly anticipating a strong year ahead after a successful 2023, marked by outstanding revenue growth and strategic achievements. The highlights of the year were record-breaking revenue in both September and November 2023, followed by results surpassing expectations in December. Prospects are exciting.”

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

With the full-on return of in-person events in 2023 a most welcome development—especially for associations who rely heavily on revenues from their annual meetings—one issue has gotten trickier for meeting hosts: event-cancellation insurance. Here, one underwriter provides insight.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

UNITAS Wholesale Trade Show, which recently extended its contract to five years, will take place this week on March 9 – 10. It plans to return in 2023. The event welcomed 43,000 visitors when it took place at the venue in November. The event will take place again in June this year and is set to return in 2023 and 2024.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. Lead times, creative thinking and wellbeing.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

In advance: When setting up the contract, make sure it measures attrition on a cumulative basis versus per-night basis. Another contract solution is to ask for the option for the hotel to resell any unused rooms to lessen the attrition, if applicable. Set up the contract to allow for a post-meeting audit. Our quick save?

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

International Convention Centre Wales ( ICC Wales ) has secured a number of notable repeat business wins for 2023, as it establishes itself as the UK’s most exciting new events venue and brings a significant boost to the South Wales visitor economy. The Open University will also hold its Autumn 2023 Graduation Ceremony at the venue.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The iconic central London venue is inviting businesses to apply to become an accredited supplier. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025.

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

So here is an article of the top event technology trends for 2023 you should be aware of. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Event Technology via GIPHY The year 2023 will forever be etched in our memories as the pivotal moment when AI and chatbots such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing AI became water cooler talk.

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Skiddle

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It comes off the back of a challenging time for the industry, which has seen the closure of 5,736 hospitality venues over the past 12 months, 31% of nightclubs closing since lockdown, the loss of 35 independent late-night venues every week, the loss of two pubs a day in 2023 and the closure of 118 festivals since 2019.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

Checking-IN , the LGBT+ hospitality network, is inviting nominations for its inaugural 50 LGBT+ Champions List , to be announced on 31 st May 2023. The list aims to shine a light on the amazing LGBT+ people and allies who are blazing a trail in the hospitality industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

With global business travel rebounding and expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2024 , the company is preemptively offering complimentary hotel room block sourcing and contracting services to clients as an extension of that commitment. with a network of 39 locations across nine global cities.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues. Well, it seems that the party is over.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We The venue is actually two halls, so Bauer’s team created two completely different experiences. Right now, the contract is through 2025, but we’re already talking about continuing,” she said. Focused Learning.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Eddie Hughes MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Mark Taylor, the chief executive of the government owned QEII Centre, have appointed Mark Riches and Lindsey Hoy as non-executive directors of the venue. .

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2022

On 20th July, EMA collaborated with Hire Space on a panel exploring how we can maximise venue relationships to deliver exceptional event experiences in a post pandemic landscape. Our corporates expressed frustration at long response times from venues, with one of our corporates suggesting that this may be due to lighter teams on the ground.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The venue’s enquiry and booking levels continue to exceed expectations with the year-end forecast for 2023-24 looking even better with turnover expected to hit circa £16.5m. Together with the many multi-year and long-term contracts that we have on the books we are in a fantastic position for the future. “As

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Eventtia

APRIL 12, 2023

By the end of this article, you’ll have a clearer idea of which event management software is the right fit for you and your next event in 2023. Venue sourcing: find the perfect venue for your event on Cvent’s interface, using its database of over 300,000 venues and hotels worldwide. Collect attendee feedback with surveys.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Despite the fact that the organizers had contracted with the venue for the highest possible internet bandwidth for their event, we were only getting the bare minimum up and down speeds for streaming video. If it’s only a perk for those that can’t attend, you might be OK with even having the venue Wi-Fi as a backup for the hard line.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

She shared tips for partnering with the venue, sourcing locally, accommodating dietary medical, cultural and religious needs and labeling appropriately so everyone feels comfortable stepping up to the table. Food handling and requirements belong in the contract. A chat with the chef in the kitchen should be a part of every site visit.

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Socio Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Like an architect develops sketches and blueprints before contracting out the construction of their creation, an event planner needs to have the outline ready to go—and well ahead of time. Spread the word on social media A cornerstone of effective promotion in 2023, social media and event marketing cannot be without each other.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021. Louis (STL).

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Event Industry News

MAY 24, 2021

The world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences is set to manage and operate the exciting new 3,500 capacity performance venue at Becketwell Derby, which will be forward funded and owned by Derby City Council. Work on the performance venue is set to commence in early 2022, with handover to the operator in 2024.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. 21 at Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen — proof that the challenge of dealing with increasing expenses is among the most pressing event professionals face.

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