Velvet Chainsaw
JULY 24, 2024
“What gets measured, gets managed,” is a phrase coined by management guru Peter Drucker. For annual conferences, this is best accomplished by identifying and adopting a combination of leading and lagging performance measures. Not all metrics can give you the insights you need right now. Lagging indicators look at the past — the end results of your efforts — whereas leading indicators look ahead and attempt to predict future outcomes.
EventMB
JULY 24, 2024
Skift Take: Shawn Cheng, a seasoned events professional, is throwing some cold water on the AI hype. While the rush to embrace ChatGPT and other AI tools continues, Cheng is taking a more measured approach.
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Smart Meetings
JULY 24, 2024
The annual convention drove home stewardship as key to prosperity for locals, visitors and meetings alike At Destinations International (DI) Annual Convention, 2024 (DIAC24), in Tampa, Fla. this past July 16-18, DI CEO Don Welsh’s opening remarks brought forward a wave of laugher from the crowd after he shared that the awe-inspiring drone show that kicked off the 2024 Annual Convention used an astounding 300 drones—and 298 of them made it through to the end!
EventMB
JULY 24, 2024
Skift Take: Based on research on what drives attendee engagement, Skift Meetings has curated a list of over 100 event promotion ideas to maximize your event's reach and impact.
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Smart Meetings
JULY 24, 2024
Monumental hotels across the US unveil extensive renovations and restorations Some of the most memorable names in hospitality history—historic Hotel Del, beloved Hotel Cleveland and the sparkling Inn at Stonecliffe—celebrate the culmination of extensive renovations centered around restoration, preservation and introducing modern amenities while maintaining their historic character.
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Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2024
On Wednesday 24th July 2024, registration of interest will open for a new comprehensive, mixed format learning course focusing on how to deliver sustainable events. Developed by Worlds Better in partnership with the Event Academy, the course exclusively for experienced event managers will give professionals the knowledge and skills to deliver holistically sustainable events.
Prestige Events Magazine
JULY 24, 2024
Emirates Old Trafford, the iconic Manchester-based cricket ground and home of Lancashire Cricket, is thrilled to announce a year of exceptional business success, one year on from the Hilton Garden Inn extension. This follows the completion of a £75 million investment project, including a major extension of the on-site Hilton Garden Inn hotel and the launch of the Destination Emirates Old Trafford brand a year ago as the venue hosted an Ashes Test Match in July 2023.
Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2024
Iventis, the leading provider of collaborative event and venue planning solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with MIH Major Events, a distinguished consultancy known for its expertise in supporting host cities & major events with operational delivery and strategic planning. The partnership aims to enhance the efficiencies and successes of major events worldwide.
Event Smart
JULY 24, 2024
Planning an event is no small feat. From choosing the perfect venue to coordinating with speakers, every detail counts. But here’s a crucial question: Have you ever been at an event where chaos reigned supreme, sessions started late, and networking opportunities slipped through the cracks because of poor timing?
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Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2024
Emirates Old Trafford, the iconic Manchester-based cricket ground and home of Lancashire Cricket, is thrilled to announce a year of exceptional business success, one year on from the Hilton Garden Inn extension.
PCMA Convene
JULY 24, 2024
While NPE had a dedicated Recycling and Sustainability Zone at the Orange County Convention Center, dozens of sessions about innovations in sustainability were delivered at multiple locations throughout the OCCC. (Photo courtesy of MPE2024: The Plastics Show) Everyone I know who has designed and delivered a successful event truly deserves a gold medal — it’s hard work that often goes largely unseen.
Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2024
By Megan Strahle Events offer an incredible opportunity to benefit the local community in which they are held with long-lasting environmental, social, and economic impact.
Special Events
JULY 24, 2024
Three reasons your teambuilding events might not be as effective as you'd hope
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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
Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2024
Ivent, a multi- award-winning UK-based virtual event platform, has successfully raised Series A funding from Purple Ventures to accelerate the growth and development of their latest offering, the Ivent Pro platform, which was launched in November 2023.
Event Industry News
JULY 24, 2024
The Events Industry Council is pleased to announce that the Pennsylvania Convention Center, an ASM Global managed facility, has achieved recertification to the GOLD level of the EIC Sustainable Event Standards. The standards provide event planners and suppliers with prescriptive actions for producing and delivering sustainable events.
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