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Q&A: Best Practices for Creating Food Allergy-inclusive Events

Event Marketer

hosted by fandom merch brand BoxLunch, food allergy safetybut most importantly, food allergy inclusivity is in the spotlight. Its a stark reminder for event planners, as the nonprofit FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) reports food allergies affect 33 million Americans.

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SXSW 2025: The Top Experiential Stunts, Activations and Events Taking Over Austin

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Its business as usual at the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals in Austin, but the 38 th annual event, March 7-15, may mark the end of an era for the tentpole. To wash it down, there were themed craft beverages that paired with the dishes, like the Maritime Marg, as well as mocktail options. Read the full case study here.

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Hospitality Predictions and Insights for 2025 from Michael Dominguez 

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For 2025, we asked Dominguez for his insight into what planners should know in the new year. Working More Efficiently With AI In 2024, planners explored how AI could enhance their work, and 2025 is no different. F&B Products in Demand As of January 2025, food costs are up 18%, compared to 2019.

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The Mocktail Movement Goes Mainstream

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Offering mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) to event-goers isnt a new concept, but a growing interest in enjoying drinks without drinking has given rise to a booming artisanal mocktail industry that is expected to grow to $30 billion in 2025, according to Global Market Insights. mocktails can be key differentiators at your events.

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Hilton Coins 2025 “Year of the Meetings Maximizer”

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Hiltons 2025 Trends Report features a special section to spotlight the future of meetings and events. Hiltons 2025 Trends Report identifies the key takeaways for planners to meet the needs of their evolving audience. adults between 18 and 65 who planned to attend an in-person work event over the next two years.

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The Brief: Data Banks and Teddy Takeovers

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FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential cover data banks, Teddy Takeovers and scenes from the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Take a spin through the photo gallery below for a bigger bite of the scene at SOBEWFF 2025. And those are just some of the sponsor highlights. Free samples.

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Event Tech Industry Forecasters: Q&A with Interactive Entertainment Group

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Gregg Dukofsky, Interactive Entertainment Group TOP TECH TRENDS YOU’RE BETTING ON FOR 2025 Looking ahead to 2025, three main trends are reshaping the event landscape: mixed reality, gamification, and robotics. Mixed reality is emerging as a game-changer for engaging tech-savvy attendees. WHAT MAKES YOUR USE OF TECHNOLOGY UNIQUE?