Thu.Jan 09, 2025

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From Vendor to Partner: One Company’s Guide to Working With Saudi Tourism

EventMB

Skift Take: As Saudi Arabia rapidly expands its meetings industry, Western companies are learning that success requires more than just signing contracts it demands a thoughtful and culturally aware approach to business relationships.

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The Live Events Industry Needs Your Voice: Support a NAICS Code Revision

Smart Meetings

The live events industry has faced monumental challenges over the past few years, but one critical issue has persisted for decades: the absence of a dedicated designation for our industry within the federal NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code. This lack of representation has long hindered our ability to quantify our impact, advocate effectively, and access federal support.

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How the L.A. Wildfires Are Impacting Meetings

EventMB

Skift Take: Devastating wildfires in parts of Los Angeles forced the closure of tourist attractions and meeting venues. Multiple events have been postponed, and one convention center has been converted into an evacuation center.

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Lime Venue Portfolio Tackles Truths on Event Food Sustainability 

Prestige Events Magazine

Lime Venue Portfolio is set to spice up the conversation on sustainable food with an interactive Quiz Show session, Whats New in Food, at Micebook Expo 2025. Hosted by Jo Austin, Sales Director and Conference & Events Sustainability Lead for Compass Group UK&I, alongside Glenda Carlyle, Senior Sales Manager at SEC, this session promises a fresh, engaging take on the most pressing questions about sustainable food trends.

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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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Visa Delays Impact Chinese Exhibitors at CES, Underscoring Struggles for International Business Events

EventMB

Skift Take: As CES 2025 is underway in Las Vegas, some Chinese exhibitors encountered hurdles with U.S. visa denials, highlighting broader geopolitical tensions.

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8 Ways to Protect Attendees From Norovirus This Winter

EventMB

Skift Take: As CES 2025 is underway in Las Vegas, some Chinese exhibitors encountered hurdles with U.S. visa denials, highlighting broader geopolitical tensions.

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Identity strengthens leadership team with appointment of industry specialist Martin Fullard as Marketing and Communications Director

Prestige Events Magazine

Identity, a leading brand experience agency within The Human Network, announces the appointment of Martin Fullard as Marketing and Communications Director, marking a significant enhancement to its senior leadership team. Fullard brings extensive industry expertise to Identity, having most recently served as Associate Director of News and Content at Davies Tanner, where he played a key role in developing policy for the UK events industry through The Business of Events, an independent think tank f

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Reimagining Buffets for Modern Catering Success

Caterease

For decades, buffets have been a favorite choice for events of all sizes. Their appeal lies in offering variety, convenience, and efficiency. Yet, with shifting health standards, changing customer expectations, and evolving event trends, the traditional buffet setup is due for a reinvention. How can catering professionals modernize buffets to meet todays demands and ensure they remain a compelling option?

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CES 2025: Newcomers, Block Parties and Heroes on the Show Floor

Event Marketer

First-time CES exhibitor Scout Motors made its announcements under the theme, The right balance of touch, tech and connection brings people together. Its a message were seeing play out universally at the show this year in Las Vegas, where technology innovations are often touchless and seamless, inspiring marketers to think beyond talking specs and delivering on spectacular.

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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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Blenheim Palace champions sustainability for the conscious traveller in 2025

Prestige Events Magazine

Blenheim Palace is setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism and conservation, becoming a destination of choice for the conscious traveller. Through its many initiatives, Britains Greatest Palace, is preserving its rich heritage whilst taking steps to ensure a sustainable future for the Estate. With the themes of conservation, preservation, and restoration, Blenheim Palace has implemented various practices across the wider Estate, including reducing waste, promoting renewable energy, and foste

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BMW ‘Shrinks’ Product Experts (and Tim Meadows) in its CES 2025 Experience

Event Marketer

The faade of the BMW experience at CES 2025 might have been a lock-box design, an unveiling of a top-secret announcement, and the feeling that attendees would be given exclusive access to something extraordinary. And spoiler alert: We think they did. The talk of the show this year, the experience at the Las Vegas Convention Center Silver Lot offered it all: theater, celebrities, experts, lounging, coffee, music, car displays, and drives, of course.

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Event case study: Sustainability at UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart

The MICE

In July 2024 I visited UEFA EURO 2024 in Stuttgart to get insights into the sustainability initiatives in place. I spoke to Ellen Schmid, Deputy Head of Sustainability @ UEFA Euro 2024 – Host City Stuttgart. Though these initiatives were designed for a mega event, many can be adapted to suit events of any size and across various industries. What are the key sustainability initiatives UEFA Euro 2024 is implementing to minimise the environmental impact?

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29 Questions at the Panasonic CES 2025 Experience

Event Marketer

Ever wonder what the head of marketing and communications for Panasonic North America and a Czarnowski vp of accounts have to say about CES, experiential marketing, and emojis? We found out through 29 rapid-fire questions asked during a walkabout of the brand’s booth at CES 2025. The result? A behind-the-scenes look thats part insight, part hilarity, part valiant attempt at not smashing into any conference-goers, and 100 percent worth the watch.

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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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Multiple Wildfires Tear Through Los Angeles

Smart Meetings

How to help and what you need to know The most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history began Tuesday in the coastal Pacific Palisades neighborhood. As of Thursday morning, over 27,000 acres have burned following the unprecedented growth of the Palisades wildfire as well as the cropping up of at least three other significant blazes: the Eaton fire, located in the Pasadena and Angeles National Forest areas; the Sunset Fire, located in the Hollywood Hills; and the Hurst fire, located in Sylmar.

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7 Strategies for Boosting Exhibitor Symbiosis

Stova

Any questions. The success of a trade show isnt just about attendee satisfaction; its also about creating an environment where exhibitors can thrive. Traditionally, this depends on your ability to attract qualified buyers and get them to engage with your exhibitors. After all, buyers are there to learn and simplify their sourcing and exhibitors are there to fill their sales pipelines.

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Multiple Wildfires Tear Though Los Angeles

Smart Meetings

How to help and what you need to know The most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history began Tuesday in the coastal Pacific Palisades neighborhood. As of Thursday morning, over 27,000 acres have burned following the unprecedented growth of the Palisades fire as well as the cropping up of at least three other significant blazes: the Eaton fire, located in the Pasadena and Angeles National Forest areas; the Sunset Fire, located in the Hollywood Hills; and the Hurst fire, located in Sylmar.

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Identity strengthens leadership team with appointment of industry specialist Martin Fullard as Marketing and Communications Director

Event Industry News

Identity, a leading brand experience agency within The Human Network, announces the appointment of Martin Fullard as Marketing and Communications Director, marking a significant enhancement to its senior leadership team.

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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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CES 2025: Engaging Activations

Smart Meetings

When youre an innovative company, how do you stand out among other equally innovative companies? Walking the exhibit halls of Las Vegas Convention Center during CES 2025, held Jan. 7-10, might give meeting professionals a few ideas about how to create engaging activations that have lasting effects. On the lookout for booths where attendees congregated most, they seemed to have two things going for them: attendee involvement and products in action.

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Lime Venue Portfolio Tackles Truths on Event Food Sustainability

Event Industry News

Lime Venue Portfolio is set to spice up the conversation on sustainable food with an interactive Quiz Show session, Whats New in Food, at Micebook Expo 2025.

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How to Customize an Event Space to Match Your Theme

Unique Venues

Creating a memorable event often hinges on how well venues for rent align with your chosen theme. Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate gathering, or private celebration, customizing a rented hall ensures your vision comes to life. This guide explores how to collaborate with staff and vendors to incorporate personalized elements, from logo projections to themed centerpieces and even interactive installations.

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New and Renovated: Spaces for Making Memories

Smart Meetings

Elegant and Inspired Hotels to Elevate Connection From the beachfront of Florida, to the slopes of the Rockies, to the historic sites of Westchester County, meetings made to impress are just one booking away. Explore these new and renovated hotels to discover your next memory-making experience. For Florida-Fabulous Meetings Lobby, Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel celebrates its grand opening.

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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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Globus Events and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai form a JV company to strengthen their APAC’s trade platforms in the flooring industry and beyond

Event Industry News

Globus Events and Hannover Milano Fairs Shanghai the joint venture of Deutsche Messe and Fiera Milano in China have announced the establishment of DACF Exhibitions Shanghai Ltd. The new company, owned by both parties, will continue to organize DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, the largest flooring exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region.

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New and Renovated: Spaces for Making Memories

Smart Meetings

Elegant and Inspired Hotels to Elevate Connection From the beachfront of Florida, to the slopes of the Rockies, to the historic sites of Westchester County, meetings made to impress are just one booking away. Explore these new and renovated hotels to discover your next memory-making experience. For Florida-Fabulous Meetings Lobby, Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel Renaissance Daytona Beach Oceanfront Hotel celebrates its grand opening.

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How to Keep Your Association’s Digital Presence Fresh in 2025

StraussCA

The start of a New Year always brings an air of opportunitya chance to reset and refocus. While many associations concentrate on setting goals and objectives and launching new experiences and innovations for members, one area often overlooked is the website. Its basically a portal into your site. Your website is more than just a digital addressits a dynamic extension of your association and often the first impression you make with potential new members and for keeping existing ones up-to-date an

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8 Ways Training Providers Can Increase Course Bookings in 2025

Arlo Training & Events Software

The most successful training providers we work with at Arlo leave no stone unturned to make sure they’re doing everything possible to maximize their course bookings. This includes being proactive with how they market their courses, making the booking process as straightforward as possible, and offering learners multiple payment options and flexibility over their payment terms.

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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.