Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

percent increase in gross sleeping room revenue in 2024, according to MCNW president Heather Larson, CDME, CMP (pictured). Welcoming over 3 million overnight visitors to the northwest suburbs,Meet Chicago Northwest(MCNW) announced that the region experienced a 6.1

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

ACTIVATE provides actionable tips, tricks, and advice that event marketers can put into practice immediately. The event includes a variety of lightning talks that last no longer than 10 minutes, all with the goal of helping event professionals cut through the noise and improve their marketing results.

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OCTOBER 29, 2024

UKEVENTS, the umbrella organisation of the UK’s events industry, is pleased to announce the findings of its anticipated UK Events Report 2024.

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OCTOBER 31, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has reacted to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s Autumn Budget 2024, which was presented in the House of Commons yesterday.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

We’re thrilled to share that Evessio has been named “Best Event Management Platform” at the Event Technology Awards 2024! This incredible recognition means so much to us, especially in such a competitive category judged by some of the most respected leaders in the events industry.

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FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Thats what French car manufacturer Renault did when they partnered with European event producer Europalco at MH Atlantic Hotel in Peniche, Portugal, to display the companys cars in an engaging, immersive way for its annual Renault Group Convention 2024.

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MARCH 19, 2025

The Events Industry Council announced today that the 2024 FICP Annual Conference, hosted by the Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) in Denver from November 10-13, achieved silver level certification to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 24, 2025

business-to-business (B2B) exhibition industry continues to rebound, recording strong improvement in the fourth quarter of 2024. Tempered performance for completed events especially in exhibition attendance set back the Q3 2024 Index value to 89.3 The Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) announced today that the U.S.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The finalists for the highly anticipated Event Technology Awards 2024 (ETA) have been officially announced, celebrating the companies, products, and individuals pushing the boundaries of innovation in the event technology industry. The wait is over!

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Building on the success of NRF 2024, where more than 39,000 attendees benefited from Pointr’s maps, this year’s enhancements […]

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Event Marketer

JULY 9, 2024

Photo: Courtesy of Lake County Captains THE SAGA AROUND NATHAN’S HOT DOG EATING CONTEST CONTINUES Plenty of eyebrows were raised when 16-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest winner Joey Chestnut was ousted from the 2024 competition as a result of his partnership with plant-based “meat” brand Impossible Foods. But wait, there’s more.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The winners of the 2024 Event Supplier and Services Association(ESSA) Awards were revealed last night, celebrating the remarkable achievements of the industrys brightest talents. These accolades recognise the diversity and excellence that underpin the success of the events […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2025

Senior recruitment specialist Robert Kenward has shared his analysis of the latest recruitment trends that shaped the final quarter of 2024 and offers his key forecasts for 2025.

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EventMB

JANUARY 18, 2024

Skift Take: Here’s a look at meeting planning trends that have passed and those that are being embraced with the arrival of a new year. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Marketer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Ahead of the SS evian experience, fans could enter for a chance to volley with Sharapova by purchasing a ticket to the event. The winner was randomly selected through a drawing, and on board, got the rare opportunity to compete against a tennis legend, scoring two tickets to the 2024 US Open, to boot.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 17, 2024

Welcome to the 2024 edition of the Festival and Outdoor Events Guide, the ultimate resource for event organisers. This comprehensive guide is designed to be your one-stop shop for sourcing new suppliers, discovering the latest industry trends, and staying informed on critical issues such as sustainability and accessibility.

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Event Marketer

JANUARY 3, 2024

With more emphasis on performance metrics among new c-suites and procurement teams, and lingering expectations from the pandemic era and all of the engagement metrics delivered by virtual events, agency executives found 2023 to be a year of rising expectations, volatility and change. PADDY DAVIS: I think creativity will rise to the top.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 30, 2024

Let’s take a spin around 10 recent and wide-ranging uses of a/v effects, including lighting, at events. Agency: Little Cinema) (Nat Geo at D23) Featured Article Photo: The a/v design for the 36th Deloitte IRGAwards 2024 held at the Carlos Lopes Pavilion in Lisbon, Portugal.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

At Jomablue, we empower event professionals to deliver seamless, impactful experiences through our end-to-end event technology platform. From pre-event setup, to onsite engagement, and post-event analysis, Jomablue’s tools cover every stage of the event journey.

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APRIL 3, 2025

FFAIR, the award-winning exhibitor and sponsor management platform, has announced that The Barista, a leading events coffee supplier, has joined its Recommended Supplier programme.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. Building trust through accreditation Championing industry standards will be a key theme for 2024.

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AUGUST 20, 2024

The UK Festival Awards returns on 3rd December 2024, hosted this year in the UK’s festival city, Bristol. The UK Festival Awards is an annual event […]

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2025

Clear-Comsuccessfully delivered a high-capacity, secure communication network during the 2024 Street Parade in Zurich, one of the worlds largest techno music festivals. Held on August 10, 2024, the Street Parade spanned […]

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Event Industry News

MAY 10, 2023

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace, the home of The British Academy for humanities and social sciences, is taking bookings from April 2024 for its vibrant new event spaces, which are part of a £9.6 Conference and event planners looking to use these creative new spaces are now able to work with the venue’s team, […]

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 11, 2024

As seen in The Times this morning, Guy Horner, CEO of TBA Group has been recognised as one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024. Created by trusted investment partner LDC – part of Lloyds Banking Group, The Top 50 celebrates entrepreneurs demonstrating remarkable ambition.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 2, 2025

The Events Industry Alliance (EIA), the secretariat platform for the three event industry bodies AEO, AEV and ESSA, has, today, published the ninth Size and Scale Index for Exhibitions (SASIE) report.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2024

As sustainability continues to take centre stage in event planning, this comprehensive guide serves as your go-to resource for discovering the top sustainable venues and suppliers.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Event Industry News is pleased to announce that registration is now officially open for two of the industry’s most anticipated events: Event Tech Live and Event Sustainability Live.

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EventMB

AUGUST 14, 2024

Snoop Dogg did more than show up at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Previously, she was VP of conferences for the Consumer Technology Association, producer of CES, where she led event programming for the show. The main takeaway is how an unconventional speaker or celebrity can broaden an event’s reach.

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Event Industry News

JULY 8, 2024

Inflatable event structure specialist Evolution Dome has announced it has been chosen by The Royal Air Force Charitable Trust (RAFCT) to provide its temporary structures to the 2024 edition of the Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) at RAF Fairford, Gloucestershire, on 19 – 21 July 2024.

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Event Industry News

JULY 18, 2024

The panel topics and first speakers at Vision: 2025’s Sustainable Events Summit (SES) have been confirmed, returning to the Showman’s Show for its 9th edition, on Wed 23rd October 2024.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The finalists for the highly anticipated Event Technology Awards 2024 (ETA) have been officially announced, celebrating the companies, products, and individuals pushing the boundaries of innovation in the event technology industry. The wait is over!

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has revealed the co-headline sponsors for its annual conference at the ICC Birmingham, on Thursday 14 November 2024. Rachel Parker, director, AEV, said, “We are excited to announce that G4S and Iventis will be co- headline sponsors for our main event this year.

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OCTOBER 2, 2024

We are absolutely thrilled to present this comprehensive guide, specifically designed to help you discover the best suppliers and venues for your next event. Whether you’re planning a large-scale conference, an intimate business meeting, or a hybrid event, this guide will serve as an essential resource in helping […]

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

GES, a leading provider in the global exhibition and event industry, announced today that its parent company, Viad Corp, and Truelink Capital, a Los Angeles based private equity firm, have entered into a definitive agreement whereby Truelink will acquire the GES business.

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AUGUST 7, 2024

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has unveiled the shortlist for its prestigious 2024 miaList, having received a record-breaking number of nominations for a third consecutive year.

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Event Industry News

MAY 22, 2024

The Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) has opened entries for the 2024 ABPCO Excellence Awards. The Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate best practices within the association and not-for-profit conference and events industry.

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