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Caesars Entertainment Puts the Attendee Experience First With Harrah’s Reimagined

EventMB

Skift Take: Las Vegas is well known as one of the most popular leisure destinations in the world, but it's also a major center of business events. Find out how Caesars Entertainment is investing in Harrah's Las Vegas to deliver the ultimate attendee experience.

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Q&A: 10 Minutes With Sabrina Gonzales of Shutterstock

Event Marketer

Sabrina Gonzales, Director of Events, Shutterstock A well-rounded perspective on the marketing and sales cycles of brands gives Sabrina Gonzales the leading edge as director of events for Shutterstock, a provider for stock images, audio and video. Before joining Shutterstock, she held strategic marketing roles at a variety of brands, in a variety of sectors, including Netflix and Adobe, before doing what she says “nobody does” and moving into a sales role at a production agency.

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The Impact on Events of the EPA’s New Food Waste Strategy Announced at COP28

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Skift Take: Food waste creates 8% of anthropogenic greenhouse gasses globally every year. The Environmental Protection Agency has introduced a strategy to cut waste while boosting a circular economy for all.

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Net Zero Carbon Events publishes seven guidance documents to support the industry in achieving its carbon emissions goals

Event Industry News

The global industry leading Net Zero Carbon Events initiative has published seven best practice guidance and methodology documents that provide highly valuable actionable insights and strategies for the industry as organisations worldwide develop and implement their plans to achieve net zero.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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5 Innovative Strategies to Incorporate Wellness into Your Meeting or Convention

Smart Meetings

Finding ways to elevate attendee well-being is the new gold standard Prioritizing wellness in meetings and conventions is rapidly evolving from a nice-to-have feature to an essential component of creating a productive and positive meeting. Today, meetings and convention planners have an opportunity to enrich their gatherings like never before to ensure attendees are well cared for from head to toe.

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The role of AI in event planning: Enhancing efficiency and personalization.

Expo Pass

It’s a new age, event planners! AI is improving by the day, opening up new opportunities for efficiency and personalization in event planning. Those who embrace this technology early will grow their business alongside this fantastic new technology. AI (artificial intelligence) is a catchall name for a group of software, including generative AI for text and images, AI for analyzing data, and other iterations that make everything from logistical to creative tasks easier.

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5 Holiday Catering Ideas For Busy Professionals

Caterease

The holidays are an excellent time for catering businesses to boost their bottom line. With many people hosting parties and gatherings, there is a high demand for catering services. However, with stiff competition within the industry, it’s essential to develop innovative holiday offers that will set you apart. This blog post will explore five creative holiday offers your catering business can create to attract clients and drive more business.

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Kelly and Jeff’s Colourful and Lively Multicultural Celebration at Osler Bluff Ski Club

EventSource

The journey of Kelly and Jeff began at a vibrant party among mutual friends, where a shared love for skiing kindled the flame of their romance. It’s no coincidence that the very Ski Club where Jeff proposed became the canvas for their unique multicultural wedding. This captivating tale intertwines traditions from different corners of the world, commencing with a traditional Ghanaian ceremony and then transitioning into a Western-style reception.

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Need Help Getting Hired in the Event Planning Industry?

Master the Event

I’m proud to be in the event planning business. I plan events for a living. And have to admit really love it. Before I was an event planner I had next to no experience in the field. I had worked in hotels and the service industry. But no real event experience to talk about. And as it turns out there are so many that are in exactly the same boat. I was lucky and found an entry level position.

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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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Kelly and Jeff’s Colourful and Lively Celebration at Osler Bluff Ski Club

EventSource

The journey of Kelly and Jeff began at a vibrant party among mutual friends, where a shared love for skiing kindled the flame of their romance. It’s no coincidence that the very Ski Club where Jeff proposed became the canvas for their unique multicultural wedding. This captivating tale intertwines traditions from different corners of the world, commencing with a traditional Ghanaian ceremony and then transitioning into a Western-style reception.

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5 Things I wish I REALLY Understood before I got into Event Planning

Master the Event

Event planning is in my blood sort of. It reminds me of that ages old debate are event planners born or made? The truth is for me event planning wasn’t always the dream. Don’t ask me why but I figured I’d be a teacher. However life doesn’t always work out as you image it will. And I figure in the end things turned out just the way they were meant to be.

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BMA House unveils sustainable makeover of Great Hall

Event Industry News

BMA House, a leading sustainable venue in the heart of London and home to the British Medical Association, has completed a sustainable makeover of its iconic Great Hall. This transformation marks another significant step in BMA House’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, whilst delivering exceptional experiences to clients.

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Event Services Bring Your Events to Life

Master the Event

Once you’ve outlined your event, done the site visits and have selected your accommodations and suppliers, the hard part is done. Right? Wrong! That’s when things are just heating up. Now don’t get me wrong, selling and being awarded the piece of business is no easy task. But when the file gets handed over to event services, that’s when the nitty-gritty gets underway.

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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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Conference Planning Basics: How To Write A Speaker Bio For A Conference

Event Smart

Every year, businesses across different industries plan for conferences for their businesses. Event organizers are spearheading the conference planning process – from booking venues and crafting event programs to writing event details. We will discuss how to write a bio for a conference, specifically for professional speakers.

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13 Year Old Birthday Party Ideas for Boys – Boys Just wanna have FUN!

Master the Event

Today is all about 13 year old birthday party ideas for boys. A thirteen year old boy, still a kid but just starting to mature on the way to becoming an adult. You hear and read about how birthday party planning can be an easy and stress free experience. Words that I have said over and over again. So I am acknowledging here and now that sometimes planning parties for 13 year old boys can be a tad stressful and yes maybe a bit difficult.

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When Droning on Is Really Entertaining

MeetingsNet

Coordinated drone shows are making an impact at business events. Here’s what you need to know about planning them. For at least one night in early December, the city that has a $2.3 billion technological marvel known as The Sphere saw many of its visitors and residents train their focus a bit further north, to the sky behind the Las Vegas Convention Center, for a series of unique aerial presentations.

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3 Event Planning Tips for Off-Site Venues

Master the Event

If you’re planning an event, do you keep it on-site (say the hotel ballroom, for example) or do you take a group off-site for a unique venue? That’s a common question that meeting planners address during the planning stages. These event planning tips are designed to help a meeting planner address; timing, transportation, and overall budget costs. Most often the reason a meeting planner wants to use an off-site venue for an event is because there’s something unique, or special, about the particul

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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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the white camel lodge: an oasis in the moroccan desert

SevenEvents

the white camel lodge, outside of marrakech, is a luxury oasis in the heart of the agafay desert offering a unique venue for corporate groups seeking an extraordinary escape from the buzzing city. this exclusive retreat seamlessly combines traditional moroccan architecture with modern amenities, creating an opulence amidst the rugged beauty of the desert. the perfect place to organise your next incentive event, the white camel agafay is a breathtaking venue that provides tailored programs and te

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Fall Party Themes

Master the Event

It’s hard to believe that we’re talking about autumn. But, like it or not, fall will soon be upon us. Schools will be back in full swing. And even for those of us not going back to school there’s still that psychological feeling of getting back to business. Fall is also an ideal time to explore event and party themes. With an abundance of food choices and colors, fall can be an ideal time to host an event or party.

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BMA House unveils sustainable makeover of Great Hall

Prestige Events Magazine

BMA House, a leading sustainable venue in the heart of London and home to the British Medical Association, has completed a sustainable makeover of its iconic Great Hall. This transformation marks another significant step in BMA House’s ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, whilst delivering exceptional experiences to clients. The Great Hall, known for its grandeur and historic significance, has undergone a makeover that aligns seamlessly with BMA House’s dedication to s

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Fashion Institute of Technology Congratulates Exhibition and Experience Design Students

Exhibitor Magazine

Congratulations to Fashion Institute of Technology Exhibition and Experience Design students who presented their final thesis at Capstone 2023 on Fr.

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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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EMIRATES OLD TRAFFORD EVENTS DRIVE £22.5 MILLION BOOST TO THE GREATER MANCHESTER ECONOMY

Prestige Events Magazine

· Latest research from Marketing Manchester shows broader value of Emirates Old Trafford’s biggest events to the local economy · More than 400,000 spectators attended major events at Emirates Old Trafford in 2023, whilst a further 150,000 guests have either stayed in the Hilton Garden Inn or attended C&E events throughout the year New research has revealed the estimated economic impact of Emirates Old Trafford’s major events in 2023 to be worth in excess of £22.5 million to the local econom

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Nth Degree Events + Fern Expo Participate in PCMA's Event Strategy Center, Offering Strategic Advice to Event Organizers

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, Ga. � Nth Degree Events, Fern Exposition Services and PCMA today announced they will collaborate to deliver an 'Event Strategy Center,' offer.

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ABPCO Excellence Awards 2023 showcases industry leading association events and partners

Prestige Events Magazine

The 2023 ABPCO Excellence Awards, which took place on Friday 8 December, saw association and not for profit event professionals gather at P&J Live in Aberdeen to celebrate success, creativity and excellence across a range of event related award categories. The winners were: Best Event by an Association Events Team: RenewableUK Best Event by an Agency PCO: TFI Lodestar Best Event by an in-house PCO: RenewableUK Best EDI at a Conference: Commended – Salvesen Mindroom and EICC Industry Su

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Google Hotel Finder Helps Meeting Planners Compare Hotel Rates

Master the Event

Google Hotel Finder is a new service from Google that allows meeting planners and individuals to search for and book hotels in various cities. One thing that sets Google Hotel Finder apart from other hotel search engines is that you’re able to compare prices from the various resale vendors and the hotel reservation site itself. All without leaving the Google Hotel Finder website.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Q&A: 10 Minutes with Sabrina Gonzales of Shutterstock

Event Marketer

Sabrina Gonzales, Director of Events, Shutterstock A well-rounded perspective on the marketing and sales cycles of brands gives Sabrina Gonzales the leading edge as director of events for Shutterstock, a provider for stock images, audio and video. Before joining Shutterstock, she held strategic marketing roles at a variety of brands, in a variety of sectors, including Netflix and Adobe, before doing what she says “nobody does” and moving into a sales role at a production agency.

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Get Ready, Set and Go It’s Easter Time!

Master the Event

When you first see the signs of spring and the super sweet bunnies arrive, chocolate and the like, we all know Easter is just around the corner. And while some people may disagree (though not me) Easter isn’t just about the chocolate and fun. For so many this holiday is all about celebrating their religious convictions. As explained in the bible Easter Sunday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death.

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Smithbucklin Names Karen Saverino as Chief Marketing Officer

Exhibitor Magazine

CHICAGO � Smithbucklin named Karen Saverino as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She will oversee corporate marketing, business development, and internal.