Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

You’re not alone—a major conference is being held to address the G20’s fastest-growing MICE market. Regis Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Ginori 1735 to offer your attendees a meal for the ages. Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? As always, Smart Travel is here to catch you up on the industry’s must-read news.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Since 2009 I’ve maintained an informal calendar of peer conferences (aka unconferences) on this site. Currently, I add a few peer conferences a month. As you can see, peer conferences take place all over the world! Who holds peer conferences? Do you want to let me know about an upcoming peer conference?

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 7, 2025

The Great Yorkshire Events Centre has appointed Manchester-based consultancy Catch the MICE as their UK Representation as part of its ambitious strategy to showcase and grow its meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) offering. Were thrilled to have Catch the MICE on board to help us take this prestigious venue to new markets.

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Event Marketer

AUGUST 8, 2022

When American Express launched its free Business Class Live conference a decade ago, the goal was to help small companies do more business by democratizing business education. More SMB Event Strategies: Content Design: Facebook’s Event Marketing Manager on the Brand’s ‘Boost’ Program.

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EventMB

JUNE 17, 2024

The provincial government is betting on it by partnering with a major conference to lure the tech community. Skift Take: Is Vancouver the new darling of the tech world? The first of three confirmed editions is set for May 2025. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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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. Conferences? The challenge has been that the U.S.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Conferences that are like time capsules promote and preserve nostalgia and the past. Conferences that are like time machines teleport people to the future so they can discover what’s next. Conferences that resemble time capsules defend the status quo and traditions. Why Large Conference Rarely Innovate. Defend Or Invest.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 24, 2019

As the event-tech space continues to evolve with a number of mergers and acquisitions, I see four changes coming for larger annual conferences. #1. Most event organizers reacted by significantly changing their rules around data governance and privacy to be in compliance. Security is Expensive, but Critical. Overwhelmed by Big Data.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. With the addition of the two new hires, the senior leadership team for the world-renowned meetings and exhibitions centre is now 60 per cent female.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii. He brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and hospitality to his new role, in which he will oversee an integrated sales, marketing and communications strategy for Highgate’s Hawaii portfolio.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

The BEIC is grateful to Owen Thompson MP for securing this debate and stands ready to work with the Government and the DCMS on a long-term framework to breathe life back into the private events sector. The BEIC is not seeking a financial stimulus package from the Government.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. In other instances, summits function exactly like conferences.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since 1971, it’s been home to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Annual Meeting, an international conference for collaborative, public-private discussions on global challenges. And now, marketers are in the mix, too. This is literally where commerce and governance come together. Marketing was never really a focus,” Renaud says.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

We've created a thorough directory of the top women in tech conferences happening in 2019. These events focus on empowering women through conferences that help attendees learn new skills, make valuable connections or access motivational leaders. January Women in Tech 2019 Conferences. February Women in Tech 2019 Conferences.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

This is achieved through a combination of Policy, Advocacy, Content and Engagement, bringing together senior leaders from across the business events sector to discuss policy ideas and initiatives and to connect with government, policy makers and influencers, public sector organisations and politicians.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2023

Oakland event prioritized DEIB education MPI Northern California Chapter’s Annual Conference Experience moved to Oakland Marriott City Center from its traditional home in San Francisco this week with a new format. Destination Marketing Organizations can help you do this in new cities. Curate a diverse supplier list.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Every year, a huge number of international professional conferences are held throughout the world, where very important issues are discussed. Opportunities that open up at fintech conferences. The development of marketing technologies in fintech and e-commerce also opens new avenues and perspectives. RegTech Summit .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2018

He’ll work remotely out of the nation’s capital, where he’ll focus on booking conferences requiring more than 550 rooms. Maryland and all government. She was also conference services manager for Adolphus Hotel in Dallas. He’s a member of MPI, PCMA and Financial & Insurance Conference Planners. regional sales.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The number of pre-qualified buyers attending this year’s World Travel Market London increased by 11 per cent compared to last year, with organisers of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event thrilled to confirm 5,049 world class buyers came through its doors, over three-days.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

The global event marketing agency Hamilton has been recognized with an EDDIE award for an exceptionally smart move in February. 1 at EDPA’s ACCESS Conference. The agency has also added a new line of specialty government and non-profit event services. Feature photo by Courtney Cantor at Hamilton Exhibits.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2020

IACC has today launched its ‘Critical Pathway to Re-opening’ guide, which shares in-depth strategies and advice on how to reopen venues safely, created specifically for venues hosting meetings, training courses and smaller conferences for up to 150 delegates. The guide is free to download for IACC certified venues and associate members.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Until January of this year, Martin was partner events manager for RingCentral, and before that, she was senior meeting manager for National Conference of State Legislatures, both in Denver. ADERO Scottsdale, Autograph Collection hotel in Arizona has named Kokosinski its director of sales and marketing. Stacey Kokosinski.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. She will also lead all marketing efforts and oversee the county’s implementation of its regenerative tourism approach. She will now lead the Aspen resort’s sales efforts and strategic initiatives.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

“With up to 60 live events planned each day, it will be an incredible experience for explorers, foodies and culture enthusiasts, young people, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, businesses and government representatives,” Nagdev said.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Mendiratta will deliver the closing address at the UK Policy Forum and Dr Wurdemann will join Stephanie Newton of Marketing Manchester and Laura Wilson of VisitAberdeenshire on the session How Ambassadors Influence Growth. The full programme for the event can be viewed here.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. The post The State of Sustainability: From Venue Perspectives to the ‘Pandemic Effect’ appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Event Industry News

JULY 13, 2020

The Events Industry Alliance (EIA), which represents the UK’s event organisers, venues and suppliers, is making an urgent call on the UK Government to provide clear guidance and proposals for the rapid re-opening of the UK exhibitions sector, warning of severe economic and employment consequences if action is not taken.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

As with any event or marketing campaign, you will spend time promoting your CSR initiative through PR, social media, email marketing and other channels. . Oracle OpenWorld is on a mission “to host the most sustainable conference in the world.”. Government and private citizens can only do so much. What’s Next? .

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

Whether it’s a conference or a seminar, the participation fee is usually the primary source of income for event organisers, unless it’s a free event of course. This part of the revenue should cover venue costs, marketing, and equipment. Government grants: This source usually works for events with extensive regional importance.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Before making Ethical Swag her full-time job in 2017, she had spent a 30-year career in variety of roles, from director of communications and marketing of the original bid committee of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games to head of a cyber-security company. I think that we help [with that]. Lead-gen tool. It’s that storytelling.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

More than 170 delegates representing the UK government and the global business events, associations and education sectors, joined The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, which took place yesterday (08 November 2023) at IET London: Savoy Place in Westminster. In the UK £9.4

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 31, 2024

After all, every conference or show is designed to grab and hold the attention of attendees for a few days, but with politics top of mind it becomes easy for on-site conversations to gravitiate towards issues that can cause tension and dampen the atmosphere. This article originally ran in BizBash, a sister media outlet to MeetingsNet.

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GEVME

AUGUST 15, 2019

Rent a castle or a small island, hold a conference at the planetarium, or put an exhibition on at the beach. . The top 5 conference & meeting planning trends of 2019–2020. Alongside the hot trends in the event planning industry, meeting and conference niches have also transformed and require new forms of engagement.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

She grew up involved in student body government and event committees all through middle school and high school. After completing the program, the hotel fast-tracked her to the position of conference service manager. Vi Nguyen, CMP, entered the industry with an unyielding drive from the very start.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Client: Multilevel Marketing Firm. The 12-month event ended with a final client-week incentive and gala awards event for 350 attendees and government officials. Client: One10 Marketing.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Ben Hioco, Sales Director of Countrywide Hotels; Linden Beattie, General Manager of Down Hall Hotel | Spa | Estate; Krishna Pastakia, Director of Sales at Edgbaston Park Hotel & Conference Centre and Joe Evans, Business Development Director of Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA have taken up these roles.

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