Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 14, 2021

One of our early — and still applicable — recommendations was for conference organizers to communicate and publish the date when they expect to make the decision for their in-person conference. Are You an Expo with a Conference, or a Conference with an Expo? It’s not going to happen overnight.

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Event Farm

JULY 8, 2022

To ensure that your attendees return to your conference year after year delivering a memorable event experience is key. This is why “Reimagining the Conference” was the perfect topic for Part 4 of our virtual workshop series on Crafting the Event Experience. During this session, ??POP

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Overloaded account and project managers — Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Room turnovers and refreshes — Many hotels have not been able to replace their setup crews to provide the same service levels as they did pre-pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 7, 2024

Three new and renovated hotels in Corpus Christi, Texas, Detroit and Grand Mound, Washington, offer the latest and greatest with refreshes that keep guest (and attendee) comfort, ease and access top of mind. The hotel originally opened in 1981 as a Holiday Inn and later transitioned to the Corpus Christi Airport Hotel.

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

A conference focused on female founders would seem like an accepting place for babies, wouldn’t it? Elena Brandt, the founder of a market research startup called Besample , was excited to attend the Y Combinator Female Founders Conference 2024 , in August. The conference featured successful female speakers that I wanted to hear from.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

‘Distilling Excellence’ has been announced as the overarching theme for the upcoming Hotel Leadership Conference 2025, taking place 20-21 January 2025 at Hilton London Bankside. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the official Hotel Leadership Conference website.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A number of our consulting clients have made social responsibility a cornerstone of their conference strategy — with the desire “to leave the host city better because we were there.” When you adopt a strategic objective like that for your conference, it leaves room for creativity in achieving that desired outcome. Choose Your Charity.

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JANUARY 14, 2022

Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference . Cvent CONNECT.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

With so many moving parts to juggle, planning a conference can seem like a daunting task. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through how to plan a conference from A to Z. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference? But how long does it take to plan a conference? The first key to success is to start early!

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. While 2021 may still look a little different than normal, expect to see many conferences back and ready to help industry professionals navigate the massive changes in the way they do business.

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

From delight to disappointment, conference gift bags can inspire a range of emotions depending on the type of swag and goodies included. with conference swag bags full of clever, thoughtful, and practical gifts. In this article, we’ll provide tips on best practices (including dos and don’ts for conference swag!)

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EventMB

JUNE 16, 2022

Europe is rightly a popular conference destination for many US organizations, yet there are significant cost implications to consider. So before you book a hotel in a country bordering Ukraine, should you investigate whether refugees are being housed there? But is it possible? Is this something that you should even consider?

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

We recently convened a roundtable of senior-level conference organizers to discuss risk tolerance and the forces that are shaping their 2021/22 event strategies and decisions. Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Contract concerns.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 30, 2022

What would I learn about the air quality in the airports, planes, and ground transportation I used, as well as my hotel and the summit’s convention center? My client had arranged a car and driver to pick me up from the airport and drive me to the convention center for a couple of technical rehearsals and then to my hotel.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Are 50%-80% of your conference attendees in your programming at any given time? Or are they filling the hallways, hotel spa and lounge, local restaurants, coffee shops and bars conversing with others? Join me for our free Webinar the Highly Energized And Engaged Conference Experience , September 20, 2 pm Eastern. Register Now!

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The meetings and events facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort have been renamed the Ian Edwards Conference Centre to celebrate the memory of the venue’s long-serving Chief Executive Officer, who sadly passed away last month.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Parkgate Hotel , located in the heart of Cardiff, has been awarded Hotel of the Year for Wales at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards, solidifying the property’s position as a leading venue for both leisure and business travel, just three years after opening. www.celtic-collection.com

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Skift Take: Sotheby’s and Marriott have teamed up to auction off two high-end travel experiences. With bidding closing soon, are these exclusive packages extraordinary enough to attract the VIPs they are aimed at? Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Eventmobi

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Some attendees are busy parents, or may run their own business, which can make it difficult to step aside for a few days to attend an in-person conference. The costs of flying, staying in hotels, and even of the event itself could be a deterrent. I know a lot of people say, ‘Well, it’s two separate conferences,’” she says.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. V8 Hotel Motorworld Region Stuttgart and MOTORWORLD Region Stuttgart. V8 Hotel Motorworld Region Stuttgart and MOTORWORLD Region Stuttgart.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Vine Tree Connections, an award winning hotel representation company, announces partnership with Kenzi Hotels, marking a significant expansion into Morocco. Emma Waycot, Managing Director of Vine Tree Connections, commented: “The addition of Kenzi Hotels to our portfolio marks an exciting new chapter in our growth story.

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MARCH 29, 2024

At a recent meetings-industry conference, hotel executives explained how their properties struggle to balance rising operational costs with competitive rates for meeting groups. Those expenditures must be recovered by hotels over the next couple of years, he noted. What’s In It for Event Groups?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Conference Care was formed by two ex-hotel operations managers, Andrew Deakin and Chris Peacock. In 1995, they founded Conference Care Ltd (back then Conference Care UK) to provide two key things: 1. They had a big dream, lots of drive, and the ambition to make a difference.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel has opened its eagerly awaited ‘Garden View’ room, now available for meeting and event bookings. Bathed in natural daylight, the space provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere ideal for conferences, exhibitions, breakfast awards, lunches, afternoon teas, and networking events.

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Eventmobi

MAY 18, 2020

I have done a lot of reading on what the new look will be for meetings, parties, conferences, food, etc. Las Vegas is dedicated to paving the way when it comes to reopening strategies and safety precautions for hotels and meeting facilities. Recommended Read: Virtual Events Guide: How To Take Your Conference Online.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2020

One leading planner I spoke with likened platform sourcing and demonstrations as similar to how some planners sourced hotels for their events. Conference professionals are often looking for that magic set of features that solve the networking and expo engagement challenges. Production and Experience Design Over Platform.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Copper Box Arena, one of London’s high profile multi-use event venues, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Stratford Hotel, a luxury accommodation and hospitality destination. Our hotel is perfectly suited for group stays, making us an ideal choice for teams and event attendees.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 24, 2024

LGH Hotels Management is proud to announce the remarkable success of its largest-ever B2B campaign, Summer Pops. The UK Conference and Meeting Survey 2023 highlighted that while the industry is on the road to recovery, overall expenditure levels remain below 2019 figures.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. The 976-room hotel offers over 100,000 sq.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 20, 2017

If you want to breathe new life into your conference, and increase relevance for next-generation attendees, start with this kill/change list. Also, key cards will not exist at many hotels in a few years. Most annual meetings have used the same template agenda for decades. They just replace the filling each year. Bag Inserts.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 7, 2024

The Eastside Rooms, Birmingham’s newest conference centre, has been chosen to host the British and Irish Association of Law Librarians’ (BIALL) annual conference in 2025. The annual conference is the highlight of the BIALL year and an opportunity for members to come together for three days of professional development and networking.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

As described below, very few hotels (and venues) seem to have implemented ASHRAE’S building readiness standards for air quality in their properties. Sleeping in a hotel room when one can’t wear a mask has an unknown and potentially high risk for COVID-19 infection unless you can obtain fresh air by opening windows.

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EventMB

AUGUST 7, 2024

Skift Take: In the first half of 2024, 21 of the top 25 hotel markets saw increased group demand, though overall levels remain below 2019 when adjusted for inflation. Conferences and trade shows are key drivers of this growth, with significant recovery in regions like Asia Pacific and North America.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 15, 2024

A major expansion and renovation project, in excess of £80 million, has begun at the multi-award-winning Belfry Hotel & Resort in the West Midlands. The Masters Suite and adjoining bedrooms will transform our offering by providing a dedicated space for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events market.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. As a result, many are cautious about allocating funds to nonessential activities like conferences.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

How planners can safeguard their attendees against hotel room breaches In 2022, at a private event in Las Vegas during “hacker summer camp,” as the Black Hat and Defcon hacker conferences have come to be known, a group of researchers found a flaw that could put millions of hotel rooms around the world at risk of being breached.

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EventMB

MAY 7, 2024

Attendees no longer want to stay within the bubble of their hotel room or a conference venue. Skift Take: Gone are the days of fly-in, fly-out meetings and events. Instead, they want to break out and explore. Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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