Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 10, 2025

As we look ahead to 2026, the bar has been well and truly raised and I couldnt be more excited. Lets keep that momentum going 2026 is already shaping up to be something very exciting! It was inspiring to see so many young people stepping up and showcasing their abilities with such confidence and creativity.

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MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Groups traveling for conferences are part of the reason Seattle is home to a vibrant mix of arts, culture, music, restaurants and retail that make up the fabric of life in the area.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

Last year, event marketers told us they were anticipating more business travelers bringing spouses and children along with them for extended stays at conference destinations, going so far as to build leisure time into event agendas to accommodate personal plans. percent growth in 2026. Travel forecasts 8.8

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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Luxury Resort Brand Bardo to Open Pittsburgh Location in 2026 Boutique hospitality firm Left Lane will convert Pittsburgh’s 40-story Gulf Tower into Hotel Bardo Pittsburgh, opening summer 2006. of leisure and meeting spaces.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Opened in 2019, ICC Wales has already held many prestigious events including the UK Space Conference, the Royal College of Nursing Congress, and the National Association of Head Teachers Conference.

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DECEMBER 26, 2024

Adaptability and Relevance to Meet Your Needs AT&T Hotel and Conference Center The AT&T Hotel & Conference Center , in Austin, Texas, embarks on a $30 million renovation project beginning in spring 2025 to modernize its 85,000+ sq. The luxury hotel offers 436 rooms and suites and over 15 modern and versatile event spaces.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

The new venues, which will be opened between Spring 2025 and Spring 2027 will provide spaces for a wide range of events including exhibitions, congresses, conferences, hospitality and meetings. Anticipated opening 2026 – Olympia London will become a destination for art, culture, entertainment, education and events through a £1.3

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

The extensive lineup of conferences, exhibitions, and large-scale events which are booked from now until as far ahead as 2028 span a range of sectors including technology, healthcare, education and renewable energy.

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Event Marketer

JULY 11, 2024

But 2027 may see a shift for the long-running festival as its 13-year contract with Park City ends in 2026 (the 2025 and 2026 editions will remain in Utah). Still, Sundance isn’t the only festival (possibly) on the move; it joins a growing list of big events and conferences that are set to relocate or expand to new cities.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Glasgow and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) are reporting the continued increase in delegate numbers across major European conferences. We are incredibly proud of our ‘Team Glasgow’ approach, where hosting events such as these are recognised as incredibly significant and important to the city’s conference community.”

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The latest details of the new, landmark conference centre being built as part of Olympia’s £1.3 Set to open in late spring 2026, the world-class conference centre will include an 850 seated capacity auditorium; eight breakout rooms; a boardroom; business lounge; and a private hire bar and restaurant. With circa […]

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

Reducing VAT would ease the burden, improve affordability and help position the UK as a stronger global destination for conferences and meetings. The UKs 20% VAT rate on business events, accommodation and meetings is among the highest in Europe, adding pressure on margins and increasing costs for venues, agencies and clients.

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MARCH 18, 2024

As that eases, it could not only help increase the ability to bring attendees to conferences from China, but other countries as well as Chinese visitors have been rerouting through neighboring destinations to get to their California events. Conferences? The post What is Stopping International Attendees from Returning to U.S.

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APRIL 15, 2025

Most recently, he led sales and events at Bell Harbor International Conference Center & World Trade Center Seattle. In her new role, Foster will oversee brand development, advertising and digital strategy to support major initiatives including the citys World Cup 2026 promotion and Convention Center expansion.

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MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Groups traveling for conferences are part of the reason Seattle is home to a vibrant mix of arts, culture, music, restaurants and retail that make up the fabric of life in the area.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. Morgan [Healthcare Conference] and RSA Conference annually.

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JANUARY 27, 2025

That number could rise to 75% by 2026. For example, if we started considering the preferences of the next generation, we would see more wellness integrated into the workday and the conference agenda. Statistically, preferences dont break down that way anymore. Millennials are 40% of the business workforce today.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

In particular, the teams at The Meetings Show will be showcasing the portfolio’s comprehensive conferences, meetings and events capabilities. The new venues will provide cutting-edge facilities for a wide range of conference, exhibitions, meetings and events as well as live entertainment.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

You think planning a sales conference at a Chicago hotel ballroom is tough, try planning the 2024 Summer Olympics. The games stretch from July 26 to Aug. To be closely followed by the Paralympics from Aug. Yet many groups are heading straight for Paris this summer, especially Olympics sponsoring companies or partnering organizations.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I The transition will begin in October 2024, with a complete renovation and rebranding expected by mid-2026. conference center adjacent to the iconic resort with an air bridge connector. Miami Updated Miami just keeps making a good thing better.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

ASM recently confirmed details of four new venues opening between now and 2027, which include two being used by the BOA: Opening 2026 – the new Olympia Conference Centre will sit alongside the venue’s world-famous exhibition spaces in the heart of London. billion regeneration project. billion regeneration project.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Be it a graduation ceremony, career fair, exhibitions or a business conference, over the past two years, event planners have been switching from traditional physical venues to virtual venues. The latest study shows that the global virtual events market can expect a growth of 25% between 2021 and 2026. The answer is yes.

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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. Pivot MIA: How Vox Media Turned its Podcast Into a Futuristic Tech Conference in Miami. IDENTIFY YOUR ‘WHY’.

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JANUARY 16, 2025

Set to take place in January 2026 at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Shoptalk Luxe is poised to be […] The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Hyve have announced a strategic partnership to launch Shoptalk Luxe, marking the first luxury-focussed retail event in the Shoptalk series, with Abu Dhabi as the events Host City Partner.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 22, 2023

The International Water Association (IWA) is to bring its 2026 World Water Congress & Exhibition to the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) in Glasgow, following a collaborative bid that included the venue, VisitScotland, Glasgow Convention Bureau, and its ambassadors in IWA UK.

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JUNE 27, 2023

All the way out to at least 2025 right now, maybe even 2026, depending on your group size, or the destination, or the hotel that you want to be in.” Read More : Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference “This is an item that you should negotiate in advance of signing a contract.

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JULY 3, 2024

Valerie Ulrich Valerie Ulrich, former vice president of special events and conferences at First Republic Bank and currently a consultant for special events and conferences, says, “It’s about creating new, memorable experiences for people.

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APRIL 13, 2022

The corporate well-being market is expected to quadruple by 2026, GBT reported; the difference is in the shift from employee well-being efforts being viewed and treated as perks to them being implemented as reputable business strategies. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. 2026 will also mark the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, drafted in Philadelphia, making the city a bucket list destination for your attendees. Expanding our Hotel Offerings.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Olympia London announces details for a new conference centre opening in 2026. The new conference and event spaces have been designed for flexibility to enable customisable event experiences for conferences, confexes, shows, and […]

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 14, 2023

Pressley continued “On top of our live music shows we also host a great number of charity galas and award ceremonies for up to 850, conferences for up to 1,000 delegates, receptions for up to 1,800 plus fashion shows, car launches, premieres, and literary festivals. The contract will last for three years and be reviewed again in 2026.

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EventMB

JUNE 9, 2022

The total economic impact from cannabis sales in 2022 is expected to reach $99 billion, up more than 20 percent from 2021, eventually hitting $155 billion in 2026, according to MJBiz Factbook. Its conference space is plentiful, from Harrah’s Waterfront Conference Center to the Atlantic City Convention Center. “It

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NOVEMBER 30, 2022

International conferences are on the rise again at ACC Liverpool after a number of recent confirmations. More than 19 global conferences are set to take place in the coming years. The programme supported Professor Ray Clarke, president elect of ESPO, who started the bid process to bring the conference to the city in 2014.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

AIM Group International and the IEEE International Conference were integral to the consortium supporting the bid, which was led by local academic host Prof Markus Vincze of TU Wien, and included Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center, where the event will be held.

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MAY 2, 2023

The Bristol area is set to significantly increase its capacity for large scale conferences, exhibitions and events following the announcement of three major developments in the city, with phased competitions between 2023 and 2026.

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APRIL 25, 2023

The Bristol area is set to significantly increase its capacity for large scale conferences, exhibitions and events following the announcement of three major developments in the city, with phased competitions between 2023 and 2026.

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