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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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

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Glasgow and the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) are reporting the continued increase in delegate numbers across major European conferences. We are delighted that events prosper in our city”. The delegation is the largest ESTRO congress held to date and underlines a growing trend of major congresses expanding in the city.

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Event Industry News

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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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. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE STATE OF EVENTS IN THE CITY?

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Event Industry News

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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Event Industry News

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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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 14, 2024

It’s been incredible to host events with stand out shows including the Kennedy Fashion event promoting H&M’s recent collection with stars like Charli XCX to Matchroom Boxing bouts with Jonny Fisher and Alen Babic with the electric atmosphere at Copper Box Arena.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 17, 2024

ASM Global Europe, a leader in venue management and event strategy, will be attending The Meetings Show 2024 this week, where eight of its leading venues will be exhibiting. Their comprehensive participation underscores ASM’s commitment to providing exceptional event spaces and experiences across the UK.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 20, 2022

The rise of new-era digital platforms and tools offers event marketers a fresh engagement opportunity. 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.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

From evolving event booker expectations to the importance of the right collaborations for business success, hear the latest MICE trends and predictions for the year ahead from a selection of Custard’s expert clients. Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023.

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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. Several Olympic events will occur in the outskirts beyond Paris and elsewhere in the country. Marseille is hosting sailing events as well as soccer matches. And it’s a fantastic event.”

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Sustainability Takes Center Stage Joint Meetings Industry Council (JMIC) is the umbrella organization that hosts the Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative (NZCE). Our raison d’être is to drive, in our sector, the value of sustainability in the business events industry,” said James Rees, president of JMIC.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Professional event planners, the Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), has recruited two new team members this month and promoted Laura Callaghan to the role of senior events producer, as it continues to experience a high demand in event bookings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

Payne, CMP, CMM, strategic partner at INNOV8 Meetings + Events , to get her take on the current marketplace and its impact on meeting planners, and some helpful tips and tricks planners should be looking at when drafting up a contract with a hotel or venue. If you have specific requirements for internet.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 11, 2024

Using ASM’s diverse venues across the UK, the BOA will ensure a high-quality experience for all attendees, enhancing the overall impact of the events. ” The BOA wins reflect ASM’s growing ability to deliver events the length and breadth of the UK, which will continue to be enhanced by new openings and investment. .”

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EventMB

AUGUST 15, 2024

Now in its second year, Skift Meetings Awards celebrate the industry’s most respected suppliers, setting the standard for excellence in business events. Snapsight’s seamless integration ensures accessibility for all, empowering attendees to continue learning beyond the event. More Information HOTELS Category: Best Hotel Chain (U.S.)

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

ExCeL London and CloserStill Media, the producer of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, have today announced they are to expand their successful partnership culminating in the two staging 20 events every year until the end of 2026.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

As New York City-based planner Jaclyn Bernstein, president and owner of Empire Force Events , says, “We, as event producers, sometimes go out of our way to outdo ourselves. At corporate events, there’s an open bar, goodie bags—we don’t even see the centerpieces anymore because we’re so used to it.”

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Smart Meetings

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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SmartMeetings

MARCH 10, 2017

The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) reported 2016 as its highest-ever convention booking year, having secured 713 events using 903,199 hotel room nights for future years. percent in the number of events and room nights secured, respectively. Compared to 2015, the 2016 totals represent increases of 18.2

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 14, 2023

Head of events Rhiân Pressley said “each year we host a diverse programme of events for a wide range of people and cultures. The contract will last for three years and be reviewed again in 2026. Our, the requirement is extremely varietal.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

From evolving event booker expectations to the importance of the right collaborations for business success, hear the latest MICE trends and predictions for the year ahead from a selection of Custard’s expert clients. Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. An upcoming $156 million incentive program will debut in 2025 to support marquee events, and rapidly expanding infrastructure projects will provide improved access to travelers.

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Nunify

MARCH 8, 2024

Remember the last event you were a part of? Think about its event app — was it merely a digital brochure, or did it seem to almost magically know what you wanted, even before you did? This isn’t just wishful thinking – AI can potentinally unlock your event app from functional to phenomenal across all types of events.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 14, 2023

The CWT/GBTA forecast says the ADR for group hotel bookings will rise from $297 in 2022 to $321 in 2024, with food-and-beverage costs seeing a similar jump: While demand for meetings and events “had rebounded sharply,” the report notes that meeting buyers are still expecting pre-pandemic pricing. trillion in 2024. trillion in 2024.

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Nunify

MARCH 16, 2022

Planning an event requires attention to detail in every aspect, be it the organization, execution, or follow-up. But thanks to the modern, tech-driven world that we live in, tools, software, and technologically advanced platforms have made event management a breeze. billion by 2026. billion by 2026. Let’s dive in!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

She noted the number, quality and diversity of fringe events around the show. The end result is a week where people choose their experience whether it is #Drymex, alcohol-free events or celebrations that go deep into the night. San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026. MPI Foundation uses the $14.4

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 13, 2018

After sitting out the first half of this decade, the organization is actively seeking to attract events. Birmingham accounts for 40 percent of England’s MICE business and hosted 56 new events in 2016 alone. Birmingham is the first scheduled stop out of London once the project’s first phase is done in 2026.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 29, 2019

Job growth in the meeting and event planning sectors is expected to grow at a rate of 11 percent from 2016 to 2026. Another great tool to use is advanced meeting room booking capabilities like finding a conference room based on your meetings parameters: by capacity, proximity and, of course, availability. . Obstacle No.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 22, 2024

Before retiring from independent auditing company BPA, he managed its iCompli Sustainability and Event Audit services, so his new company — a sustainability assurance practice focused on standards writing and carbon footprint calculating, certifying companies and events to industry and international standards — was a natural next step.

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Management Events

AUGUST 1, 2022

In fact, Gartner predicts that about 25% of people will spend at least an hour a day in the metaverse by 2026. In fact, it could even be used to elevate meetings, events, and conferences. The next wave of digital change is on the horizon, with forward-looking companies considering a leap into the future via the metaverse.

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EventPlanning

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Event cancellations are heartbreaking to most event planners. We get excited for our client’s events, almost as much as they do, if not more! Most of us switching to virtual events or renting our property to the average person looking to hold a 5 person birthday event. The event industry globally produces $1.1

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2024

“Strategic Move Aims to Enhance Accessibility, Sustainability, and Growth Opportunities for Event Professionals” Contract complete at World Market Center, Las Vegas, Event Tech Live (ETL), the leading global platform for event technology professionals, is excited to announce the relocation of its U.S.

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Event Industry News

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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Event Industry News

MAY 4, 2022

Event technology specialist Evessio’s platforms play an integral part in the delivery of the Event Technology Awards (ETA). Partnered with ETA since 2018, Evessio is involved with the process from the very beginning, assisting in the set-up of the Event Technology Awards site, the registrations and beyond.

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Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2022

Global leader in venue and event management, the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Trust, has been confirmed as the operator for the new Geelong Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCEC) that will open in 2026. . We look forward to engaging the local community, businesses, and event organisers as the Centre is developed.

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