Tue.Dec 19, 2023

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5 Ways to Design Business Events for Bleisure Travelers

EventMB

Skift Take: By now it's old news that business professionals are looking for bleisure travel experiences. How can meeting planners and event organizers capitalize on this growing movement? Here are five ideas for five different types of events.

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Circularity: The Biggest Shift for Trade Shows in 2024 

Smart Meetings

Trade shows have been a crucial aspect of the business world for centuries. Companies and customers have utilized these exhibitions to buy and sell products and exchange ideas globally. However, the negative impact of waste generated at events on the environment has been an ongoing concern and challenge in the industry. On average, events produce 2.5 pounds of landfill waste per person, per day.

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Iceland Volcano Erupts 

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Skift Take: A volcano in southwestern Iceland began erupting Monday night, spewing lava and smoke into the air after weeks of intense earthquake activity. Although an eruption was expected, it is larger than predicted.

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Encore’s new CMO on immersion, inclusivity and the customer journey

MPI

As the meeting industry gears up for a strong and exciting 2024, we sat down with Georgina Flores, the new chief marketing officer for Encore, for a conversation about making events more immersive, leading the charge on inclusivity and the customer journey before, during and after an event. Flores joins Encore from Aetna, a CVS Health company, where she was VP of marketing for commercial and specialty markets following 18 years developing teams and championing marketing campaigns Allstate.

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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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Are Your Events a Beacon of Inclusivity? 

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Skift Take: The Supreme Court's bombshell decision on affirmative action this summer was a blow to diversity and inclusion efforts. As DEI efforts have lost momentum on the corporate level, meetings can help it stay on course.

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Singapore Tops Destination Competitiveness Ranking for 2023

EventMB

Skift Take: Singapore’s top spot proves that destination competitiveness is about much more than airlift or venue and hotel capacity.

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Incentive Lessons from SITE

Smart Meetings

SITE CEO Annette Gregg analyzes incentive travel for 2023 and predicts trends for 2024 Annette Gregg, CEO of Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) , was the speaker at this December’s Smart Meetings’ Smart Chat Live! webinar, “Incentive Meeting Trends from SITE 2023,” focusing on incentive travel in 2023 and predictions for 2024.

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Unplugging for event planners: A holiday survival guide.

Expo Pass

The holidays are here! That means self-care is more important than ever. Listen, we get it. This is the Super Bowl of event planning, and you can’t just kick back with your feet up. That being said, if you ignore your mental health, you put yourself at risk of burnout. Self-care may seem like a luxury, but it’s an integral part of maintaining your performance level.

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Evolution Dome provides inflatable domes for Roc Holiday Village’s 5th-anniversary event

Event Industry News

Five Star Bank’s City of Rochester Roc Holiday Village is in full swing, with families gathering at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Park in Rochester, New York for the event’s fifth anniversary. Evolution Dome US is once again providing temporary structures for the event from December 1st to 23rd, 2023.

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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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Event Data Security: Why It Matters And How To Achieve It

Event Smart

As an event organizer, prioritizing your event data security is important. The data collected, stored, and utilized from your events, be it conferences, exhibitions, concerts, etc., holds significant value for the success and reputation of your event.

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Warwick Conferences achieves ECOsmart Platinum accreditation 

Event Industry News

Warwick Conferences has been awarded ECOsmart Platinum status from Greengage Solutions in recognition of its industry-leading commitment to environmental sustainability. ECOsmart is the fastest-growing sustainable accreditation system focused on helping organisations to meaningfully fight the climate crisis. These efforts cover a range of sectors, including hotels and meeting venues.

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Innovation at Your Fingertips: NFC Card and Its Multifaceted Uses

MLeads

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a set of short-range wireless technologies, typically requiring a distance of 4cm or less to initiate a connection. This close proximity communication method enables simple and safe two-way interactions between electronic devices, allowing consumers to perform contactless transactions, access digital content, and connect electronic devices with a single touch.

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Eastside Rooms survey reveals sponsorship woes for associations

Event Industry News

The Eastside Rooms’ cost of living impact survey reveals that 45% of associations/not for profits are seeing increased difficulty in securing sponsorship for their conferences and events.

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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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Get Ready To Ring In The New Year With These Catering Ideas!

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As we bid farewell to 2023, the year of unprecedented challenges, it’s time to look forward to the new year and embrace the possibilities of 2024. And what better way to do that than by planning a New Year’s Eve party for your clients? As a caterer, you can play a significant role in creating the perfect party atmosphere. So, to help you kick off the new year with a bang, we’ve curated a list of exciting and innovative New Year’s Eve catering ideas!

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Leeds wins bid to keep UKREiiF in the city for future years

Event Industry News

Following an exploration of potential host cities, the organisers behind The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum have announced that it will remain in Leeds for the foreseeable future. Formed in 2022 UKREiiF has quickly become the UK’s leading platform in the regeneration, development and property sectors – becoming Europe’s fastest growing industry event.

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Your Christmas and New Year FAQs answered

Skiddle

It’s the most wonderful and, in many cases, the most stressful time of the year for event organisers. The rush is on to attract those vital last-minute sales ahead of your fast-approaching festive events. Your marketing efforts will have no doubt intensified, with paid ads, email campaigns and social media posts working overtime to captivate potential attendees, while you check and double-check that the necessary logistics are in place to ensure your event can go ahead.

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Momentus Technologies Names Jenn Keirnan as Chief Customer Officer

Event Industry News

Momentus Technologies, the global leader in venue and event management technology, announced today the appointment of Jenn Keirnan in the newly created role of Chief Customer Officer. Keirnan most recently served as Executive Vice President, Professional Services and Support.

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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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Welcome To Skiddle: Press Play

Skiddle

Join us in welcoming our latest signing as we roll out the red carpet for one of Liverpool’s most exciting new club brands, Press Play. Known for curating experiences the likes of no-other in the northern port city, showcasing the finest local talents alongside some of the most promising names in house music, the team behind Press Play have quickly established themselves as a major player on the scene.

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MLeads

Best Lead System Strategies and Tactics Revealed! Discover the steps to develop a successful and profitable lead system.

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Isn’t New Year’s Eve Brilliant: How Skiddle will support promoters through the New Year period

Skiddle

Welcome to part 3 of our New Year’s campaign deep dive. Last week, we focused on what our B2C marketing team had in store for the ‘Isn’t New Year’s Brilliant?’ campaign, covering everything from SEO to social content and paid media. This week, we’re putting the spotlight on our B2B team. They’re a canny bunch, formulating ideas, concepts and schemes to show you – the promoter – how Skiddle can help you to achieve high ticket sales over the Ne

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Women in Events 2023: A 15-Year Retrospective

Event Marketer

In 2008, Event Marketer published its first-ever Women in Events special report, highlighting 20 women shaping the world of experiential marketing. The feature offered an in-depth look at women’s career trajectories in the industry through the years, while tackling some hard questions about the salary divide, the old boys’ club, the glass ceiling, taking risks, speaking up and “having it all.

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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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Supercharge your social campaigns with advice from our Social Media Expert, Liv

Skiddle

Changing algorithms and optimal posting times can boggle the mind of an experienced social media user. We’re sure you’ve been there. Your social posts are performing well one week, only to take a hit after the next mega-rich tech bro makes haphazard changes to the platform. Yes, Elon. We’re looking at you. Anyway, in your frustration, you turn to Google for answers.

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Navigating the Digital Landscape: Best Practices for Data Security and Privacy in the Events Industry

Planner WIre

In the age of digital transformation, the meetings and events industry faces the significant challenge of ensuring robust data security and privacy for attendees. With an increasing reliance on digital platforms for event management, registration, and engagement, safeguarding personal and sensitive information has never been more crucial. But what are some key practices for maintaining data security and privacy?

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TSE Featured Speakers: Adrienna McDermott & AJ Williams

Special Events

Meet the speakers of Catersource + The Special Event!

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20 Enchanting Venues to Make Your Holiday Engagement Unforgettable

Unique Venues

20 Enchanting Venues to Make Your Holiday Engagement Unforgettable Getting engaged is already a magical experience, but what if you could do it during the holidays? There’s something so special about a Christmas proposal, especially when you share the moment with friends and family. So, with that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the top 20 venues around the US and Canada to have a holiday engagement you’ll never forget.

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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.