EventSource
APRIL 7, 2025
If you’re in the midst of your venue search or you just like keeping on with the latest venues in Toronto , you’re in luck! Every few months, we compile our top picks for Toronto’s best “hidden gem” wedding places and share ’em out with y’all! This is one of the best ways to find the most unique wedding locations.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 7, 2025
By Natacha Allen, Head of Commercial Events The Royal College of Physicians The UK’s relationship with alcohol is shifting, with nearly half (48%) of drinkers planning to cut back or quit in 2025, according to Aviva. Younger generations are driving the trend, with 61% of 18 to 24-year-olds and 68% of 25 to 34-year-olds reducing their intake. Health is a major factor, as many prioritise fitness, mental wellbeing and weight management.
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Event Marketer
APRIL 7, 2025
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Hot Dog High Teas, The White Lotus IRL and sweet-smelling takeovers. MAX RESORTS TO A REAL-LIFE WHITE LOTUS HOTEL AND SPA It was only a matter of time until Max turned its fictional luxury resort hotel chain into realityif only for a few days. From April 6-8, the network is celebrating the series-three finale of its pop culture phenomenon The White Lotus with a wellness retreat thats just as ostentat
Smart Meetings
APRIL 4, 2025
Plus: Other GMID celebrations from around the U.S. This years Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) was one to remember. Meeting Professionals International (MPI) and the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) teamed up for a lively, eight-hour livestream packed with fresh insights, emerging trends and meaningful discussions around the future of meetings and events.
Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.
Conferences that Work
APRIL 7, 2025
I love the folks (especially my good friend, Jan-Jaap In der Maur ) at Masters In Moderation , a company that has been providing meeting and facilitation services and training in the European Union since 2012. Why? Because their core beliefs about what truly matters at events are deeply aligned with mine. We recognize that events should be designed for and with participants rather than imposed upon them.
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Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 7, 2025
The historic Chapel House Estate , a private countryside events venue in the heart of Kents Garden of England, has unveiled its elegant new events space, The Glass Courtyard. Seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living, the airy, light-filled space features floor-to-ceiling glass windows, bi-fold doors and a retractable glass roof all with a striking original oak frame at the centre.
Event Marketer
APRIL 4, 2025
There are brand collaborations that make headlines, and there are brand collaborations that make sense. In the case of Milk-Bone and Jifs latest venture, both circumstances apply. The two J.M. Smucker-owned companies recently teamed up to create new Peanut Buttery Bites dog treats, then leaned into collab and drop culture to promote the product with a furball-friendly, museum-themed launch event hosted March 28-29 in New Yorks Union Square.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 4, 2025
Think all-inclusives are old news? Wait until you see whats blooming on the Dominican Republics quiet coast. Is it possible to bet on basketball, sip craft beer and tee offall before dinner? In New Hampshire, its not just possible. Its bookable. How do you combine Japans cherry blossom season with heritage sites and hidden gems? A new boutique cruise by Heritage Expeditions might be just the trick.
SmartMeetings
APRIL 7, 2025
A guide to working with DMCs to amplify event impact Planners are superheroesbut heroes still need support from time to time. Planning a great event takes a lot of work, and there are ample opportunities to build a professional support system that makes it easier. One of those opportunities? Destination Management Companies (DMCs). When a planner loops in a DMC, they bring in a partner who is an expert in the locale of their chosen destination, a master at making last-minute changes look flawles
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.
EventSource
APRIL 3, 2025
Brittany and Brandons wedding was a wonderful celebration of their love, set in the peaceful and pretty countryside of Fermanagh Farms. The venues natural beauty, with its wide fields and cozy charm, made it the perfect place for their special day. Their special day was brought to life with the heartfelt ceremony officiated by Enduring Promises , and every precious moment was beautifully captured by Thorne to be Wild Photography.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 9, 2025
It is estimated that millions of events take place annually, including large-scale festivals, sporting competitions, conferences, concerts, local fairs, and more. The UK events industry produces a huge amount of waste annually – over 100,000 tonnes of waste per year which mostly ends up in landfill or being incinerated. TerraCycles new solution for the events industry, EventCycle, provides all events organisers whether for tradeshows, conferences, fundraising galas, concerts, or weddings f
Event Marketer
APRIL 4, 2025
Justin Breton, Head of Brand Marketing Innovation, Walmart Justin Breton is all about embracing the unknown and taking a chance on new technologies. In his role as head of brand marketing innovation at Walmart, he oversees content-to-commerce initiatives that engage with customers in meaningful ways and get them thinking differently about Walmartnot just as a retailer, but also as a digital destination.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 3, 2025
Past Smart Start guests share insights for Global Meetings Industry Day 2025. Its Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), once again! And what a special day it is. Amid rapidly developing technology, trends that youve seen start as buds growing into full blossoms and networks that never stop growing, today is a day to celebrate meeting professionals everywhere and their contributions that make the world go round.
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Caterease
APRIL 4, 2025
Introduction Cocktail hour is often seen as a warm-up to the main event, but when done right, it becomes a highlight all its own. Its where guests loosen up, clink glasses, and casually graze their way into an unforgettable experience. But heres the secret: a seamless cocktail hour isnt spontaneous. Its strategically plannedfrom the food pacing to the layout to how guests move and mingle.
Event Industry News
APRIL 3, 2025
FFAIR, the award-winning exhibitor and sponsor management platform, has announced that The Barista, a leading events coffee supplier, has joined its Recommended Supplier programme.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 8, 2025
RecyclePlus is a new waste collection service for event and festival organisers from Grundon Waste Management. Focusing on three waste streams that are traditionally more difficult to recycle compostables, paper towels and coffee cups the service guarantees 100% specialist recycling, helping organisers to meet sustainability targets. Grundons Stephen Hill says: While compostables such as plant-based cutlery and food trays have become increasingly popular especially since the ban and restricti
Event Marketer
APRIL 10, 2025
College sports fans are their own breed, and its a fact sponsors took to heart during the 2025 NCAA Mens Final Four Tournament weekend in San Antonio, TX, with activations designed to place attendees at center-court. From April 4-7, across the official Final Four Fan Fest presented by Capital One at the Henry B. Gonzlez Convention Center; the March Madness Music Festival presented by AT&T, Coca-Cola and Capital One at Tower Park; the Men’s Final Four Dribble presented by Buick at Travi
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Smart Meetings
APRIL 4, 2025
Whether on the world stage or within our own industry, negotiations are everywhereand their outcomes matter more than ever. In a time marked by geopolitical tension, fragile supply chains, and economic uncertainty, the ability to negotiate effectively isnt just a business skillits a survival tool. Within the meetings and events industry, where relationships are the foundation of success, negotiation has evolved far beyond rates and contracts.
Eventtia
APRIL 4, 2025
If youve planned and managed events already, youre probably familiar with at least some event planning problems and solutions. Unfortunately, not all are so clear-cut. Meanwhile, if youre organizing your first event, its even easier to underestimate the workload. Still, its not only the freshmen in the event industry who run the risk of making common event planning mistakes.
Event Industry News
APRIL 10, 2025
isla, the event industrys response to the climate crisis, has announced the launch of its inaugural Made Possible Festival, taking place on Tuesday 6 May at Londons Barbican Centre. The event promises a day of expert-led sessions, including presentations, panels, workshops, and roundtables dedicated to helping event and sustainability professionals tackle sustainability head-on.
Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 4, 2025
The Wyboston Lakes Resort team has come back from Texas with the highly prestigious International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) Americas Innovation Award while chef Lena Cybulska was a very close runner-up in the Global Copper Skillet competition. The Resort beat strong international competition to win the award which recognises the successful implementation of new ideas and practices.
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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret
Event Marketer
APRIL 7, 2025
At a time when streaming services are overflowing with content and movie theaters continue to see attendance down 35 percent , film and TV studios are getting more and more creative with their marketing campaigns to capture the attention of audiences. But its not just that theyre standing up an eye-catching billboard or an engaging pop-up, studios are dropping consumers into the world of their latest production through some strange encounters with authentic characters, and creatures, brought to
Smart Meetings
APRIL 9, 2025
Immersive Spaces to Make Lasting Memories The attendees have spoken; immersive experiences are a top choice. Luckily, these new and renovated properties make bringing your attendees’ dreams to life that much easier. From a space where art comes to life to one that transports you to the wild west, creating a meeting or event experience that leaves attendees with cherished memories is a given.
EventMB
APRIL 3, 2025
Skift Take: The online job search sites can help but introductions from LinkedIn go a lot further. Its all about networking.
Event Industry News
APRIL 9, 2025
Access Industry and Production Futures have announced a new partnership, dedicated to bringing creative apprenticeships into a new era and boosting opportunities for young people to access creative careers, regardless of background.
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Prestige Events Magazine
APRIL 9, 2025
The Royal County of Berkshire Polo Club (RCBPC) has announced its first formal preferred suppliers list, as part of plans to grow its weddings and private events. Covering everything from power, staging, sound and lighting, marquees, food and entertainment, the list now published on RCBPCs website will provide event planners and bookers with a one-stop-shop to suit a variety of budgets.
StraussCA
APRIL 10, 2025
In a time now defined by rapid-fire headlines and economic uncertainty, association marketing and communications (marcom) professionals find themselves not just telling their members’ storiesbut also looking a ways to inform, unite, and help them navigate through it all. The recent intensification of the tariff news between Canada and the U.S. has turned up the heat on industries ranging from manufacturing to agriculture, and associations must act as steady guides through the all the smok
Smart Meetings
APRIL 8, 2025
Inside IACC’s vision for a smarter, greener future in meetings and hospitality Attendees at this years 2025 IACC Americas Knowledge Exchange in College Station, Texas, were in for an exciting experience. The annual event offered a wide range of education sessions on sustainability, connection, F&B, leadership and so much more. Mark Cooper Smart Meetings Compared to last year, what made this year’s event different?
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