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Event Moves: Sundance May Relocate, Collision Rebrands, ComplexCon Heads to Vegas

Event Marketer

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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Smart Travel: Flying Taxi Startup Raises Millions, Armenia Debuts Top Luxury Destination, Marriott Acquires Postcard Cabins and More

Smart Meetings

Dubai Marks Progress in Tourism, Events and Sustainability in 2024 With nearly 15 million overnight visitors as of October 2024, Dubai has hit its stride as a top international destination for tourism, meetings and events. Read on for the latest in travel news, brought to you by Smart Travel.

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Cut Costs, Not Corners

SmartMeetings

3 tips for events that meet goals and fit the budget As planners, we’re expected to deliver results while delighting our clients and staying on budget. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. This see significant savings. What will they remember?

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IMEX America 2021: Day 2 Highlights

Smart Meetings

As MPI celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is looking forward to 2027 with a new contract for CEO and president Paul Van Deventer with a focus on advocacy, innovation and education to expand and engage a diverse community. Maryann Smith, Disney Meetings & Events. ” Plus, more updates from Smart Meetings TV!

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A Look at Planners’ Powerful Partners: CSMs

MeetingsNet

It’s tough to imagine a meeting that might run more smoothly than the Event Services Professionals Association’s annual conference, the most recent edition of which took place in late January in Indianapolis. One was for planners of a 2027 association event requiring 9,000 rooms on peak across nearly 50 hotels.

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Levy invests in high-performance bars and events company Peppermint

Event Industry News

Levy UK + Ireland, the market leading sports and hospitality caterer, has taken a 50% stake in multi-award winning bars and event solutions business, Peppermint. Peppermint is the brainchild of Alex Brooke and Adam Hempenstall, who met at university where they both promoted student events.

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Beyond the Bar: Redefining event experiences with non-alcoholic drinks

MPI

A sober-inclusive happy hour is an absolute must for inclusive events. That was the sentiment at the Beyond the Bar discussion that took place at Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club during IMEX America 2024, hosted by Caesars Entertainment and OTHR Agency in partnership with CEMA (the Corporate Event Marketing Association).

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