Prestige Events Magazine

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. The Celtic Manor Resort, in partnership with the CAW and Welsh Government, successfully hosted Worldchefs meetings in 2017 and 2019. That has to be the legacy of this event.

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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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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Meanwhile, greener meetings and more sustainable ways of operating will continue to be high on the agenda. Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association. Transparency and collaboration.

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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. “The legalization of cannabis in the State of New Jersey opened a new vertical market for meetings and conventions in Atlantic City.

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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. In particular, the teams at The Meetings Show will be showcasing the portfolio’s comprehensive conferences, meetings and events capabilities.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

ESTRO followed the staging of the 50 th Annual Meeting of the EBMT (European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation), which attracted a further 4,700 in-person registered participants, and the European Conference on Cystic Fibrosis, which also saw 2,200 researchers, scientists, and medical professionals meet at the SEC.

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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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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

BE will fulfill the need for a center in Orange County where adults and businesses can work, meet, live, and vacation. 2026 – “Phase Two” begins. Two world class hotels will be added between 2026 and 2028 to the ocV!BE The post A City Within a City to Launch in SoCal appeared first on Smart Meetings. Pederson says ocV!BE

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2022

Late April was a popular time for revisiting the hotel tax in several meetings-heavy cities. percent state sales tax, individual travelers and meeting groups will soon pay a total of 15.25 Recent studies have shown that without any changes, New York won’t return to pre-pandemic visitation levels until 2026. Combined with the 9.25-percent

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Greg Wamsley, vp-operations and sustainability lead at Mosaic North America, shares details on the agencys work with the Canadian Olympic Committee to design and produce Canada Olympic House , which gives athletes a home away from home and offers a meeting place for them to gather with loved ones and supporters.

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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. ” Meeting planners takeaway : Flight chaos continues.

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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). By the end of 2026, they say, they hope to see over 1,000 signatories. “I More people are now employed in the meetings industry than in the 500-year history of the destination.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

More Conference News: Photo Tour: 10 Steal-worthy Tactics from the INBOUND 2023 Conference Five Reasons Why Figma’s Config User Conference Has Grown 750% in Five Years EVENT MARKETER: WHAT ARE THE TOP ADVANTAGES TO HOSTING A MEETING OR CONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO RIGHT NOW? Many organizations use their annual meeting as a fundraiser also.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Earlier this year, OVG unveiled plans to create the OVG Las Vegas Hotel and Casino project, a $3-billion entertainment district and arena on 25 acres, slated to begin construction in 2023 and to be completed in 2026. The post Oak View Group Is Leaving a Trail of Partnerships appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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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. Why are your venues a great place for groups to meet at or to tour? More : Los Angeles is the New Sports Capital of the World.

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Python Events

AUGUST 17, 2021

The 20th century brought in a fresh approach to meetings and events. It is no surprise that the event management software industry is expected to witness a 10% CAGR growth during 2021- 2026 as per IMARC. Calendar management: Sets up meetings and automatically updates the calendars for everyone involved. Conclusion.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Behind the scenes of The NAMM Show In January, Smart Meetings had the privilege of attending The NAMM Show (National Association of Music Merchants) in Anaheim, California. Cindy Sample Smart Meetings: The NAMM Show has been in Anaheim for a while now. Cindy Sample : NAMM will celebrate 50 years in Anaheim in 2026.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

Sustainable Transportation in Anaheim Reducing carbon emissions in transportation has been at the forefront of conversations in the meeting industry, and Anaheim has been taking it seriously. Meeting professionals have options for group and event attendee transportation that can reduce the carbon footprint.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 26, 2024

When my plane touches down in Cleveland for the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo in early August, it will be my homecoming. Where We’ll Meet LEED Gold-certified Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland , as part of a $49 million upgrade with a grand opening just in time for ASAE, will boost available space from 475,000 sq.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 29, 2019

Meetings are necessary. But what is not a given is an effective meeting. But often, we are faced with meetings that are either poorly managed, unnecessary or a huge time suck. But often, we are faced with meetings that are either poorly managed, unnecessary or a huge time suck. How much time do you spend in meetings?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 27, 2023

Smart Meetings chatted with Cheryl M. 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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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 4, 2023

VisitScotland is Scotland’s national tourism organisation, and its Business Events team have developed a strong international reputation, reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s authentic destinations for meetings and events, that demonstrates the industry as a driver for social and economic change.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

For travel managers (and meeting professionals), the job requires agility, delicate planning, awareness, intention over expenses and duty of care. GBT’s paper outlines several ways travel can reinforce this movement to revitalize connection and culture in meetings and business, further exemplifying the dynamics of business travel.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 3, 2024

Meetings, on the other hand, are often far more over the top, with coordinated entertainment, specific programming, thought-out menus, you name it. It might seem strange to link the Fourth of July to corporate and business meetings and events. But right there comes the question: How do you make a meeting feel that way?

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

“Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Meanwhile, greener meetings and more sustainable ways of operating will continue to be high on the agenda. Kerrin MacPhie, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association. Transparency and collaboration.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The majority of participants shared that they are still in limbo for how meetings in 2022 are going to go. One participant successfully hosted an in-person meeting in Q4 2021. Another participant just contracted for their group from 2026 – 2034. If you must reduce your room block, expect to reduce meeting space as well.

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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

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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The airline pointed to its new United Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, its purchase of 200 four-seat electric aircraft for 2026 delivery and its Business Blueprint corporate customer platform as highpoints on its performance. They encouraged early retirements, so now there’s a shortage of pilots.”.

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

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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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EventMB

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Skift Take: Anna Marie Presutti is finding new ways to increase funds for the San Francisco Travel Association, which is crucial to revitalizing its meetings and events business. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. San Antonio will host WEC June 1-4, 2026. This signals confidence in the financial health of the industry,” he said.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The brand took over the multilevel Lighthouse Artspace to engage attendees in photo ops, meet-and-greets with soccer legends, projection-mapped imagery, sampling, games and, of course, what many fans viewed as a once-in-a-lifetime chance to see the FIFA World Cup trophy.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 10, 2017

Philadelphia’s prestige as a meeting destination dates to 1774, when the Continental Congress assembled in Carpenter’s Hall. In total, the meetings, conventions and events booked in 2016 are estimated to generate $1.3 Meetings at regional hotels and other venues account for the remaining 30 percent. percent and 5.8

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APRIL 10, 2024

Meeting professionals hold the reigns on an economic engine that drives more than $1 trillion in direct spending globally. for FIFA World Cup matches in 2026 out of reach for those starting the process today. It’s Time to Demand Support for International Programs appeared first on Smart Meetings. It is time to act like it.

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OCTOBER 21, 2022

Allison is senior vice president of strategy and growth for meetings, conventions and exhibitions for Oak View Group (OVG), a venue development and investment company for the sports and live entertainment industry. She will lead the design and development of OVG’s Las Vegas Hotel and Casino project, slated to open in 2026.

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