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Are Celebrity Speakers Worth It?

EventMB

Skift Take: Jason Sudeikis, the creator of Ted Lasso, was a no-show at a recent convention he was to speak at. Business events professionals are asking if celebrity speakers are even worth it.

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Ally and Joey’s Modern Minimalist Wedding with Classic Elegance at The Quay

EventSource

The crisp breeze of early spring carried with it a sense of anticipation and joy as Ally and Joey celebrated their union at The Quay. The venue provided the perfect backdrop for their love-filled wedding with its picturesque waterfront setting and modern architectural charm. Guided by the expert hands of Duet Events , every detail of their special day was meticulously curated to blend contemporary style with timeless elegance.

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4 Ways to Bring the Surprise Travel Trend to Meetings

EventMB

Skift Take: The trend for mystery trips is on the rise — but your destination doesn’t have to be a secret to be a surprise. We reveal how event planners can inject the unexpected into their next off-site meeting by seeking out classic activities with a dash of quirkiness, creativity, and place.

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Event Cadence – The Event Platform Made for Your Organization

Event Industry News

In the fast-paced world of event planning, having a reliable and efficient platform can make all the difference. With its innovative feature suite and dedicated team of professionals who ensure every detail is covered, Event Cadence is here to help your organization succeed.

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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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Bespoke Hotels announces transformative rebranding

Prestige Events Magazine

The UK’s largest independent hotel group has announced its transformative rebranding – reflecting its dedication to exceeding guest expectations and delivering exceptional experiences across its growing portfolio of hotels. Bespoke Hotels , a collection of over 70 independent hotels across the length of the British Isles, has announced a comprehensive rebranding that features a refreshed website, new brochures, and a more prominent identity.

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Three new UK host cities back national movement to support wellbeing in hospitality

Event Industry News

UK charity Hospitality Action’s annual initiative, Walk for Wellbeing, expands into three further UK cities to mark its fifth and biggest year to date. Originally created and powered by hospitality talent partner mum in partnership with Caterer.

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Three new UK host cities back national movement to support wellbeing in hospitality

Prestige Events Magazine

UK charity Hospitality Action ’s annual initiative, Walk for Wellbeing , expands into three further UK cities to mark its fifth and biggest year to date. Originally created and powered by hospitality talent partner mum in partnership with Caterer.com , Lifetime Training and Peoplebank , Oxford, Cardiff and Liverpool will join the fundraising campaign this year, taking the number of host cities to eight.

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Exploring Radisson Meetings in the UK: Premier destinations for meetings and events

Event Industry News

Radisson Meetings the dedicated meetings and events arm of Radisson Hotels has firmly established itself as a leading choice for meetings and events in the UK, offering a variety of venues that cater to diverse needs.

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Event Costs Are High but Not in Northern Kentucky

Smart Meetings

At a recent conference for business-event planners, executives from four hotel-ownership companies sat on stage and presented the ugly truth: Costs for just about every element of group events are up a lot compared to pre-pandemic days. What’s more, those executives say that today’s elevated rates are not a temporary blip, but rather the foundation for future prices.

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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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The Meetings Industry Association reveals new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) unveiled its vibrant new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show. For over three decades, the MIA has been setting the industry standard for business meetings and events and at last week’s show that brought the sector together for two days of networking and education, it revealed its new identity.

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Nominate an Outstanding Meeting Professional Today Copy

Smart Meetings

As we prepare to celebrate excellence in the meetings and events in our September Meeting Professionals of the Year issue, we look to you to share stories of peers who have gone above and beyond to engage audiences, elevate the industry and support their colleagues all year. Who is leading the way, innovating and inspiring? Thank them by nominating them today.

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The Meetings Show 2024 reunites, excites and inspires eventprofs

Event Industry News

More than 6,000 #eventprofs reunited at ExCeL London on 19-20 June for two days of insightful education, dynamic meetings and networking at The Meetings Show. The UK’s leading event for the meetings and incentives industry kicked off with a singalong, a dance-off and spontaneous poetry session as part of its innovative and inspiring education programme.

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Tips for Accidental Meeting Planners

SmartMeetings

Whether your title is marketing, administrative assistant or training professional, you may find that your to-do list includes planning a meeting for the first time. From sourcing the right venue and managing the contract to ordering food and beverage, audio and visual equipment and keeping everyone safe, this is what you need to ace the event production initiation.

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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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AEG Europe announces most sustainable festival season to date

Event Industry News

Set in the heart of London and kicking off this Friday, American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has become a staple in the summer festival calendar, featuring legendary global performers in the capital’s celebrated Royal Park.

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Complete Guide to Organising Accessible Events

Eventscase Blog

Accessibility at events is a crucial aspect of ensuring the inclusion of all people, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities. Here is a detailed guide to organising accessible events, with best practices and tips you can follow to ensure that all attendees can enjoy your event without barriers. Understanding the Importance of Accessibility Organising accessible events is not only a commitment to inclusion , it also broadens your potential audience and complies with accessibility laws

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RefTech partners with Realise to drive USA expansion

Event Industry News

RefTech, the award-winning provider of innovative event registration and scanning solutions, has created a strategic partnership with Realise to propel the company’s expansion throughout the United States. Through this collaboration, RefTech’s cutting edge event registration systems will be readily available across the entire USA and will be supported by Realise’s expert onsite project management.

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The Difference Between an Audit and a Review Engagement

StraussCA

This article was originally published in 2016 but remains to be one of the questions I get asked most as an accountant. We thought it was an important topic to share again with some updates, as it remains ever relevant to our clients when it comes to accounting/auditing. Audits and Review Engagements are the typical year-end services offered by professional accountants to association and not-for-profit clients.

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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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And the Gala Award Goes to.Surrey Fusion Festival 2023

Special Events

Part 6 in our 2024 Gala Award Feature Series

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Text Recruiting Compliance – Federal Law and the TCPA

Go Hire- Events

Is Text Recruiting Legal? What about TCPA Compliance? By : Kellie Mitchell Bubeck , Copilevitz & Canter, LLC, November 2018 As millennials move away from email for personal communications and rely more heavily on text messaging, employers must take advantage of this change to communicate and recruit younger candidates and employees. Companies and messaging platforms must also ensure they comply with federal calling and texting laws.

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In a Reborn Detroit, PCMA EduCon Levels Up

Smart Meetings

Who doesn’t like a good comeback story? PCMA EduCon just concluded its annual three days of the latest and greatest in meeting planning in a city that put the pedal to the metal to show how far it’s gone in returning to the winner’s circle of events destinations. Sherrif Karamat PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat was lavish in his praise for the city of Detroit and the assistance of Visit Detroit in hosting the gathering of meeting profs at the riverfront Huntington Place to witness “live de