Wed.Oct 09, 2024

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10 Winning Strategies for Increasing Event Ticket Sales Online

Attendease

Filling seats is your biggest priority and your biggest challenge as an event planner. Potential attendees have a smorgasbord of options, meaning competition for their attention is fierce. It’s normal to be left wondering— how can I stand out and sell more tickets? The good news is, the event ticketing market is booming. Revenue in the U.S. event tickets market is projected to reach $36.26 billion in 2024 and grow at a 2.85% annual rate through 2028.

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Sustainability Lags in the Events Industry While Budgets are Up

EventMB

Skift Take: Sustainability goals are still lagging in the events industry, with less than half of professionals having clear goals and an action plan.

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GES expands its Middle East presence with new Qatar division

Prestige Events Magazine

GES has launched a new division in Qatar aimed at expanding its capacity to deliver localised, in-region support for its clients. Organisers in the area will be able to benefit from faster, high quality and a more personalised service for their events and exhibitions, with a range of GES services on offer including its event management platform, Visit.

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How to Elevate Your Next Corporate Catering Event

Smart Meetings

Redefining event catering with chef-driven menus, wellness-focused offerings and immersive dining experiences. There is always one thing that stands out for attendees during an event: the food. Planners often try to one-up themselves from event to event, looking for ways to wow and inspire their guests’ palettes. Smart Meetings caught up with Suzanne Halperin, head of meetings & events, luxury & lifestyle Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to get a better sense of what trends she has

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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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CHS Birmingham Addresses ‘How to be an Event Organiser’

Prestige Events Magazine

CHS Birmingham has announced the final speakers for its much-lauded educational programme this year. With the show expecting many new visitors to the ICC Birmingham, 29 th October, the backdrop of discussions will be about how the role of event planners has changed, and how the industry can continue to adapt. As well as keynote sessions from Event Psychologist, Kelly McCormack, on how to both enter the minds of your event’s delegates, and support your own when organising events, the show will al

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The Royal College of Physicians, in partnership with Company of Cooks, appoints a new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine.

Prestige Events Magazine

The Royal College of Physicians today announces the appointment of Jo Stafford as the new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at its London and Liverpool venues: RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine. With over 15 years of diverse experience in the hospitality industry, Jo brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the Company of Cooks team based at the Royal College of Physicians venues, having worked in boutique hotels in Dublin to large chains in Scotland.

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Are Your Events Evolving for Gen Z? Top Findings from Freeman’s 2024 Event Organizer Trends Report

Event Marketer

It’s no secret that Gen Z preferences are transforming the workplace by way of collaborative leadership models, work-life balance policies, and purpose-driven missions, among major cultural shifts. But according to new research from Freeman, released October 8 at IMEX, the event industry is not evolving fast enough to meet the needs of the next generation event goer.

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Why Are These Women-Only Networking Spaces So Popular?

PCMA Convene

The Female Quotient hosts its signature Equality Lounges at major events like the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. In Convene ’s September-October 2024 CMP Series, we explored why traditional networking methods aren’t working for women, and how a growing number of female-first spaces are trying to get it right. One of them is The Female Quotient, known for their pop-up Equality Lounges at traditionally male-dominated, high-profile events like the World Economic Forum, Cannes Li

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Featured Vendor: AirMagic Special Effects – Masters of Visual Innovation

Canadian Special Events

Captivate your audience like never before with AirMagic ’s Aquagraphics Digital Water Screen , where innovation meets imagination. This stunning technology cascades dynamic, high-resolution images onto a curtain of water, blending art and technology to create an unforgettable visual masterpiece. Whether it’s for a corporate gala or a high-stakes product launch, the Aquagraphics Digital Water Screen tailors itself to your event’s theme, transforming your vision into a mesmerizing reality.

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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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The Royal College of Physicians, in partnership with Company of Cooks, appoints a new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine

Event Industry News

The Royal College of Physicians today announces the appointment of Jo Stafford as the new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at its London and Liverpool venues: RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine.

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3 Things That Keep Event Planners Awake at Night

PCMA Convene

Event planners worry about meeting growing attendee expectations while dealing with rising costs, reduced staffs, and smaller budgets. There’s a lot to unpack in Convene ’s 31st Meetings Market Survey, which will be published in November, but here’s one main takeaway: Planners are dealing with heightened expectations about their event experience from their stakeholders, while struggling with rising costs for everything from F&B and AV to room rates — all with reduced staffs and smaller budge

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Event Tech Live Partners with Fenix Event Tech to Elevate Event Experience

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live (ETL) London 2024 is thrilled to announce its partnership with Fenix Event Tech, a leader in innovative event solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the attendee experience through cutting-edge technology and seamless integration at this year’s highly anticipated event. ETL is committed to showcasing the latest advancements in the industry.

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Eventscase Monthly News Round-Up September 2024

Eventscase Blog

This month has been a busy one at Eventscase, and we’d like to share the highlights of our activities. From webinars to in-person events and new features, here’s a quick recap. WEBINAR ON EVA: Eventscase’s AI for Events on WhatsApp We had planned to hold a webinar on October 9 to showcase the new functionalities of EVA and interview Lorena Vaca, Chapter Administrator of MPI Iberian Chapter, about their use of EVA during GMID 2024.

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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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UK Festival Awards 2024: Voting Now Open as the Ceremony Moves to Bristol for the First Time

Event Industry News

The UK Festival Awards, the ultimate celebration of the UK’s vibrant festival industry, is set to return on December 3rd. This year’s event marks a significant milestone – over 200 festivals have been included in the long list for the first time ever.

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GES expands its Middle East presence with new Qatar division

Event Industry News

GES has launched a new division in Qatar aimed at expanding its capacity to deliver localised, in-region support for its clients.

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Your IMEX America 2024 Recap: Day Two

Smart Meetings

Two Dudes Photo That lengthy line that once led to IMEX’s dining section in 2023 found its way to another area of the convention this year, namely, Two Dudes Photo. At several points of the day a long line could be seen stretched across the aisle with meeting professionals eager to have their headshot taken. I guess this means goodbye to those 10-year-old headshots!

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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.