Prestige Events Magazine

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.

2023 263

2023 2026 2024 Hotels 263

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.

Airlines 246

Airlines Tourism Travel Hotels 246

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.

Tech 321

Tech Event Marketing Marketing 2026 321

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2025

Brand USA, a public-private partnership focused on increasing international travel, reported that in 2026, the U.S. One of our biggest challenges is global competitionother countries are stepping up their game, investing heavily in tourism infrastructure and marketing, reported Dixon. Global meeting planners are exceeding expectations.

Travel 165

Travel Tourism 2028 2026 165

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

The business events, accommodation and meetings industry contributes more than 61 billion to the UK economy each year, yet it remains particularly vulnerable to inflationary pressures, talent shortages and inconsistent government support. The right policies can unlock growth, investment and global competitiveness.

Government 162

Government Insurance Meetings Tourism 162

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

9, 2024, she will step into the top executive position at the official destination marketing organization (DMO) and convention and visitors bureau (CVB) for the five boroughs of New York City. SDTA’s sales and marketing programs delivered a $30 to $1 return on investment—the highest in the organization’s history. Beginning on Dec.

Tourism 236

Tourism 2023 2026 2016 236

Event Industry News

MARCH 11, 2025

dmg events is working with Messe Mnchen to co-organize the world-renowned IFAT brand in Saudi Arabia in 2026.

2026 66

2026 Technology Management Events 66

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.

2026 278

2026 2025 2027 2009 278

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

of meeting and event space, aptly timed to coincide with the closure of Austin Convention Center as it embarks on its own renovation and expansion project. Reasonable pricing makes it easy to host business events in exciting international destinations without breaking the bank or sacrificing desired amenities.

2025 246

2025 Hotels 2024 2026 246

Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

From Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 to FIFA World Cup 2026, groups bring excitement, business and jobs to Seattle. Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. I would define events as humanity, she said.

2026 200

2026 2023 Retail Travel 200

Eventtia

JANUARY 15, 2025

Lets be honest: planning an event can feel like a big risk. You book the venue, organize speakers, send out tons of invitationsand then sit back, wondering, What is event marketing really doing for my brand? In this post, Ill break event marketing down into simple steps so you can plan successful events that get great results.

Event Marketing 62

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Fashion 62

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?

Travel 306

Travel 2024 2026 2025 306

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Katie Pederson, Director of special events for ocV!BE, Eventually accruing over 30 food concepts throughout the district and a 21-stall Market Hall, ocV!BE Read More: Following California’s Reopening, Visit Anaheim Confirms 55 Events in 2021. BE’s Market Hall. 2026 – “Phase Two” begins. 2024 – “Phase One” begins.

2028 264

2028 2026 Tourism Entertainment 264

Smart Meetings

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.

Negotiating 246

Negotiating Management Contracts 2028 246

GEVME

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.

2022 296

2022 2026 Healthcare Venues 296

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. Payne advised that planners should expect a lot of compression and demand.

Negotiating 231

Negotiating Contracts 2026 Hotels 231

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.

2027 147

2027 2026 Venues 2028 147

Event Industry News

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.

2026 75

2026 Global Events Events Event Design 75

Smart Meetings

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.

Travel 246

Travel Hotels Airlines 2026 246

EventMB

AUGUST 27, 2024

The renovation started in 2023 and will continue through 2026. This city is the most competitive meetings market in the world but what’s different about our approach is that we’re thinking about the entire experience and investing $1.5 billion throughout the resort.

2026 184

2026 2023 2022 Entertainment 184

Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

and later at Cleveland Magazine , the local electric company’s marketing slogan was Best Location in the Nation. Construction will be ongoing until late 2025 or early 2026, but without major disruption in the original hall. If food tourism is high on your list, don’t miss West Side Market on the edge of what’s known as Ohio City.

Banking 264

Banking 2026 2025 Entertainment 264

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. To get in on the action, consumers in Trophy Tour markets could purchase specially marked FIFA World Cup Original Taste or Zero Sugar 20-ounce bottles of Coca-Cola.

Sports 246

Sports Sponsorships 2026 Sustainability 246

Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2024

In-market managing directors for countries all over the world reported on trends in consumer sentiment, government policies and all-important airlift limitations. The luxury China market wants personalized and outdoor, active experiences. destinations around sports and entertainment, but vary in their dream event destination.

Conference 246

Conference Tourism Sports Travel 246

Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2025

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.

2026 59

2026 Retail Events Event Design 59

Event Industry News

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. The latest details of the new, landmark conference centre being built as part of Olympia’s £1.3 billion redevelopment have been revealed.

2026 59

2026 Conference Venues Event Design 59

Smart Meetings

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.

Sports 242

Sports Venues 2028 2026 242

Smart Meetings

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.

2026 246

2026 Trade Shows Retail Education 246

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.

2026 52

2026 Venues Events Event Design 52

Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

GBT suggested focusing on building internal team relationships at off-sites and within off-site programming, and having an active company communication channel that markets travel programming effectively. GBT also speaks to the impact of travel on employee well-being.

Travel 263

Travel 2026 Sustainability Management 263

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

2026 172

2026 2021 Trade Shows Tourism 172

Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Your monthly event sustainability update In our April Industry Pulse Survey , 72 percent of event marketers said sustainability plays a role in vendor and/or material sourcing and selection, and half of the survey’s respondents said they are eliminating single-use plastic at their events and activations.

Venues 246

Venues Sustainability 2026 Hotels 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison comes from a 24-year tenure with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, her most recent role being senior vice president of sales and marketing for MICE and leisure. She will lead the design and development of OVG’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino project, slated to open in 2026. Sean Sullins and Cody Sanderson.

Food and Beverage 189

Food and Beverage 2026 2008 Hotels 189

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Host cities, in most cases, provide attendees with much more than they could have bargained for: unexpected culinary delights or mind-blowing entertainment hosted at top-flight event venues. billion Summit Building, which hosted its first event on January 12. The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026.

2021 246

2021 2026 Tourism 2022 246

Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

Following three stages of application from caterers, florists, production specialists and exhibition and walling suppliers, Somerset House can finally reveal the businesses on their Commercial Events’ accredited supplier list. Other new caterers include Jimmy Garcia and Lettice Events, with retained caterers AP&Co.,

Sustainability 130

Sustainability 2026 2015 Entertainment 130

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.)

2024 154

2024 Meetings Hotels Food and Beverage 154

Event Industry News

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Thanks to pent-up demand, decreased competition and the roll-out of coronavirus vaccines, Festicket and Event Genius Marketing Director Luis Sousa explains why there is no better time than now to go on sale for 2021. 2020 has been a turbulent year to say the least for the events industry. It’ll be worth the wait!

2021 105

2021 2026 2019 2020 105

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.

2026 83

2026 2023 Banking 2022 83