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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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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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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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.

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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.

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Prestige Events Magazine

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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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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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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

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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The MICE

JULY 8, 2024

Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. This event brought together both destinations to showcase to event planners the extensive possibilities for organising sustainable events.

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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 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.

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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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Python Events

AUGUST 17, 2021

Events are not new to mankind. Hosting lavish events and showcasing exquisite collectables represented royalty and wealth during the era of Emperors and Kings. The 20th century brought in a fresh approach to meetings and events. As things progressed, event management and planning turned into a promising profession.

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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. 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.

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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.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Meetings Show – the UK’s leading exhibition for the meetings, events, and incentives community – has signed a three-year deal to remain at ExCeL London until 2026.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Adrian Evans, director of conference and exhibition sales at ACC Liverpool, said: “The international association sector was the most impacted by the pandemic, with all events at best postponed in 2020 and 2021. It will be the first time we’ve met face to face in five years when we head to Liverpool in May next year.

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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. This shows stability in the market, which will benefit both buyers and sellers in the year ahead.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2024

governing body, geopolitical conflict worldwide, and an erratic stock market. Only 8% of North American corporate and agency buyers report decreased activity over 2024 and 2025, and only 6% have reported decreases for 2026. However, business is thriving. Lucky for planners, incentive travel is growing. says Gregg.

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e2m.live

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

The following data showcase the significance of events industry in the global economy: a) In the U.S., the events industry contributes more to GDP than even movie production (source: A survey conducted by Meeting Professionals International). c) It is expected that the global event management market will worth 8.5

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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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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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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.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Even with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reverberating throughout the industry, there is no doubt that events remain a critical part of most businesses’ overall strategy. Whether the purpose is to skyrocket sales, cement brand recognition, or bring together industry thought leaders, an event can be a game changer.

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InGo

MAY 24, 2022

Even with the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reverberating throughout the industry, there is no doubt that events remain a critical part of most businesses’ overall strategy. Whether the purpose is to skyrocket sales, cement brand recognition, or bring together industry thought leaders, an event can be a game changer.

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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.,

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