Event Marketer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Greg Wamsley, Mosaic North America, and Alyson Walker, Wasserman The Event Peeps Podcast returns with part two of our look back on one of the years biggest events, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Listen here: Have an idea for an episode of Event Peeps? Air Canada is a real connector of sport, culture and people.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2025

The landmark gathering also included social giveback moments and a sustainabilityinitiative thanks to the planting of 2,035 trees, enough to remove 303,000 kg of Co2 from the atmosphere by Zeero Events. He pointed to a joint SITE-IRF study that showed 32% of Western Europeans saying in 2024 that they didnt know what to expect in 2026.The

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

ICC Wales is celebrating a huge business milestone with its confirmed event pipeline, which is expected to generate more than £75.8m in local economic benefit, with 2025 events contributing more than £39m alone. This success reinforces our position as a leading convention centre not just in the UK, but on the global stage.”

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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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MAY 4, 2023

The Business of Events has confirmed VisitScotland Business Events as its latest official partner for its 2023 programme. It was also recently announced that Glasgow will host the 2026 world Water Congress & Exhibition. I am looking forward to attending its headline event in London later this year.”

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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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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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JANUARY 22, 2025

The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced the appointment of Dominic McKay as its new Chief Executive. The venue will also welcome the British Society for Haematology, the Energy Networks Association and the European Academy of Clinical Allergology and Immunology among many other conferences and corporate events that are key to the city.

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AUGUST 1, 2023

Skift Take: North American destinations are getting ready for the 2026 World Cup, and the investment they make in their cities can help attract meetings and events. — Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Katie Pederson, Director of special events for ocV!BE, Read More: Following California’s Reopening, Visit Anaheim Confirms 55 Events in 2021. 2026 – “Phase Two” begins. Two world class hotels will be added between 2026 and 2028 to the ocV!BE BE to be a home for innovation,” says Pederson. “We 2024 – “Phase One” begins.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

The world’s biggest culinary event is coming to Wales in 2026. A Team Wales partnership has secured the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 for the nation.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The idea of organising events virtually was always the second choice in pre-pandemic times. However, virtual events took the industry by storm during the pandemic. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful. That’s why knowing the virtual event benefits is useful. The answer is yes.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

That often means seeking out third-party agencies and independent planners to attain their goals and create a stellar event. Read more: 5 Tips for Flexible Event Budgeting, No Matter the Format Sourcing for the Next Generation Since the pandemic, the industry has seen 68% of meeting professionals are new to the industry.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2024

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 3,000 sqm of flexible space, it will lend itself to varied events from theatre-style conferences to award ceremonies.

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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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NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Key outcomes for 2023-24 include: · Leftover food from events was redistributed to local communities and projects, saving 6,257kg of edible food, feeding 486 households with 14,510 meals, avoiding 26,283kg of carbon emissions. · Spends with fellow B Corps now exceed £1.5m Our wonderful hotel teams have achieved so much in the past year.

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JANUARY 17, 2025

Thinking about a Caribbean locale for your next meeting or event? Whether organizing incentive trips or off-site events, this alcohol-free approach could appeal to companies looking to cater to changing preferences and a health-conscious audience. Feeling uneasy after hearing about recent plane crashes? The data doesnt lie.

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JUNE 4, 2024

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. Surfing events take place in Tahiti, at Teahupoo, where there’s a fabled surf break. And it’s a fantastic event.” Generally, prices go down dramatically.

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JUNE 23, 2022

Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. If the U.S.

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AUGUST 27, 2024

The renovation started in 2023 and will continue through 2026. An unveiling event last week, hosted in partnership with TED, featured a discussion with Venetian Resort executives. The renovation, designed by Woogmaster Studio, reflects feedback from the resort’s meetings and events clients throughout its 25-year history.

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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.

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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

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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NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? First-Ever International MICE Summit (IMS) Will Focus on the Future of Saudi Arabia’s Business Events Sector As the fastest-growing G20 MICE market, Saudi Arabia ’s business events sector will be the focus of the upcoming inaugural International MICE Summit (IMS), to be held in Riyadh Dec.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Born from the success of the five-star Celtic Manor Resort, one of Europes finest destinations for luxury escapes, family breaks, golfing getaways and business events, The Celtic Collection now stretches to 10 hotels across South Wales with a total of 1,217 bedrooms. Located within the grounds of the Celtic Manor Resort, ICC Wales is an 83.7m

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AUGUST 22, 2024

Matt Curran, Director of Chew, has become a member of the UNICEF UK Event Committee. The events Matt will be supporting aim to raise as much critical funding for children around the world as possible. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor or learning more about the event, please contact Matt at matt@chewevents.co.uk.

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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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JANUARY 3, 2019

. Offering everything from team-building exercises to meet-and-greet with legendary athletes, sports venues provide exciting, unique settings for meetings, special events and tours. How do private events at your venues give people a feel for the team(s) that use the venue? Staples Center. experiences. Read more about U.S.

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JANUARY 23, 2023

Meeting professionals have options for group and event attendee transportation that can reduce the carbon footprint. With the addition of this charging capability, we are well prepared to continue to grow our electric fleet, with a goal of being 100% electric by 2026.” “We

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MARCH 4, 2024

Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026. SM: In terms of the security of the event, attendees were required to present their government ID upon entering the perimeter. CS : NAMM is a consumer-friendly event, given its publicly attractive music draw, although it is not open to the public.

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JULY 26, 2024

Construction will be ongoing until late 2025 or early 2026, but without major disruption in the original hall. A new wing will echo Pei’s vision and increase the museum’s footprint by a third. Other upgrades are aimed at making Rock Hall even more inviting and memorable. At The 9 , beneath the Cleveland Trust Rotunda on E.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

For Coca-Cola, the “real magic” of global tentpole events like the FIFA Men’s World Cup lies in the opportunity to bring people together for simple moments of connection. Robust recycling programs at each event collected bottles to be remanufactured into new ones in partnership with Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages.

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JANUARY 10, 2025

Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. as the ultimate destination for leisure, business events, and cultural experiences, he concluded. Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations. That number is up from 79 million in 2019.

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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. From its casinos to the historic Boardwalk to a sprawling beach, Atlantic City has many ingredients to host successful events.

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DECEMBER 11, 2023

The venue’s events team sought a range of remarkable vendors that represented the diversity of London, and equally, that reflected the organisation’s commitment to sustainability. Every event held at the Roundhouse contributes to this groundbreaking and vital work.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

A vital part of this work is attracting business events that contribute to the government’s sustainability aims. With COP 26 in Glasgow in 2021, Glasgow in particular has become known for hosting business events with a positive sustainability message.

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