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Hotel Strike Impacts Meetings in Southern California

EventMB

Skift Take: Hospitality workers at 61 Southern California hotels are on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits. Meetings are being severely impacted as groups try to navigate the challenging situation.

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Franca and Joseph’s Magical Fairytale Wedding at La Primavera Event Space

EventSource

Franca and Joseph’s two-day fairytale wedding was a scene straight out of a storybook as the day unfolded in all its magical splendor. Celebration Events transformed La Primavera Event Space into a whimsical wonderland, where love and enchantment reigned supreme. The bride was the epitome of grace and beauty, thanks to the talented hands of Afia Beauty , who created a look fit for a queen.

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Return on Wellness

EventMB

Skift Take: Attendee wellness is a hot topic for planners. Providing wellness opportunities as part of business events can not only offer health benefits to attendees, it can also provide high-quality networking and bonding opportunities.

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Our First A.I.-Savvy Changemaker

MeetingsNet

Wondering how artificial intelligence can actually make a difference in the meeting planning process? Meet MeetingsNet Changemaker Maxwell Kelly and read up on the lastest industry A.I. initiatives and tools. Artificial intelligence has long been a tech-business buzz concept. But now, a wave of thought leaders in the business events industry are more closely examining its potential—and starting to make use of emerging tools.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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4 Ways for Changemakers to Leave an Event Legacy

EventMB

Image credit: Destination NSW Skift Take: Event organizers have the power to bring diverse groups together to create change for the better. Here are four ways to be a changemaker and leave an event legacy.

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Aussie Tech Startup Acquires Leading Event Organizer

EventMB

Skift Take: This surprise acquisition creates a company with the experience, reputation and tech know-how to expand rapidly in the Australian association sector.

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Travel and Tourism Trends in U.S. and Canada

Smart Meetings

New post-Covid report shows bright future in rebuilding group travel While lounging in a swanky bar or restaurant, sipping craft cocktails and bashfully hovering over large dishes of tasty and pretentious hors d’oeuvres with attendees and fellow meeting profs, you’ve most likely heard the term “post-pandemic” and the technically inclined “endemic,” creating a spiral of memories from an age that seems so distant that it feels like a past life lived by other people.

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TBA Group expands into the United States, propelling growth with new US entity

Event Industry News

Specialist brand experience agency group, TBA Group, is excited to announce its expansion into the United States, with the establishment of a new US office based in Los Angeles.

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Top 3 Tips For Creating Emails Members Will Actually Open

StraussCA

When managing an association, communication is one of, if not the most important components of ensuring engagement with your members. Since email has become arguably the most important form of communication today, guaranteeing your emails are opened and read by your members is imperative for sound communication within your association. Seeing as one in six emails end up in a person’s junk folder, ensuring your emails are opened regularly is necessary to foster communication in your association.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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

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New Copenhagen event venue named official UN Sustainable Development Goal pavilion

Event Industry News

This week, as part of the program for the 28th UIA World Congress of Architects, Copenhagen’s new event venue, The Greenhouse, was inaugurated. For over 100 years, the greenhouse fostered plants in Copenhagen’s Botanical Gardens.

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5 Immersive Event Experiences with AR and VR Technology

Stova

In today’s rapidly evolving event landscape, event organizers are constantly seeking innovative ways to captivate attendees and deliver unforgettable experiences. Enter augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, which have revolutionized the event industry by offering immersive and interactive encounters like never before. From trade shows to conferences, AR and VR have the power to transport participants into extraordinary realms, enhancing engagement and leaving lastin

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2023 London Christmas Party Survey reveals positive outlook

Event Industry News

Venue Search London and the London Christmas Party Show have just published the results of their recent survey of over 160 corporate event buyers, revealing the changing trends and plans for companies’ 2023 end-of year celebrations.

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Top 3 events of 2023 in Europe

Eventscase Blog

Today we highlight what, in our opinion, are the three most important events so far this year in Europe. Why these and not others? Because these three events stand out for their technological innovation and for the generation of synergies and contacts that go beyond the limits of the venues where they are held. 1. The Next Web (TNW) AMSTERDAM What is “The Next Web”?

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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isla partners with Event Sustainability Live

Event Industry News

Event Sustainability Live (ESL), which makes its debut at ExCeL, London in November, has announced an associate partnership with isla, which was put together by sector professionals in 2020.

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2023 London Christmas Party Survey reveals positive outlook

Prestige Events Magazine

Venue Search London and the London Christmas Party Show have just published the results of their recent survey of over 160 corporate event buyers, revealing the changing trends and plans for companies’ 2023 end-of year celebrations. The Venue Search London Team will be presenting the key findings at their popular seminars at next month’s Show, where event agencies and corporate buyers can also connect with over 150 of the best venues and creative suppliers.

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hosting an event in bad weather

SevenEvents

organising an event can be a challenging task, and when bad weather strikes, it can throw a wrench into your plans. but don’t fret! with some careful planning and a flexible mindset, you can successfully host an event even in unfavourable weather conditions. here are some tips to help you navigate through: have a backup plan: when bad weather is predicted, always have a backup plan in place. consider an indoor venue or arrange for large tents or marquees that can provide cover from rain or

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Ticket Tailor launches with Tixel to provide ethical ticketing from the first ticket sold to the last person in

Event Industry News

Leading event ticketing platform, Ticket Tailor and honest ticket resale marketplace, Tixel have today announced an integration partnership that will see the two ticketers work together to offer a full-cycle safe, ethical, fairly-priced and easy ticketing solution for event organisers and event goers.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Top 5 API Technologies Transforming the Retail Customer Experience

Eventtia

In the fast-paced and highly competitive retail market, improving the customer experience became the main factor in achieving predictable revenue results. Delivering a fully-personalized and seamless retail customer experience is critical for ensuring long-term growth. Retail customer experience contains every touchpoint between customers and retail brands, across multiple stages, which include: Pre-purchase: This is a stage during which customers research products, compare prices, seek recommen

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Discover the Best Event Platform: A Six-Step Guide

Attendease

As businesses grapple with today’s ever-changing event landscape, having the best event platform is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity! However, with countless tools and services on the market, selecting the right platform for your business can feel overwhelming and confusing. Nonetheless, in a world where digital connectivity is king, it’s essential to find the right tools to captivate your audience and deliver memorable experiences.

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Perfect Venue vs Planning Pod Comparison – Venue and Event Management Platform Software Alternatives & Pricing

Planning Pod

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. As an event professional, you know that streamlining and automating your workflow through a CRM is one of the best ways to save time while still being able to deliver the personal, white-glove experience your clients deserve. Perfect Venue and Planning Pod have come up as two potential options geared towards the events industry but it’s difficult to compare software when it’s not always apples-to-apples.

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