EventMB
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 9, 2025
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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EventMB
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Event Marketer
JANUARY 9, 2025
Amelia Hay, VP-Startup Programming & Investments, AARP AARP has returned to CES to spotlight the explosive trends in AgeTech and showcase the latest innovations, including the startups and companies in its AgeTech Collaborative from AARP, an ecosystem of investors and other stakeholders working to bring groundbreaking AgeTech to market. The sprawling dual exhibit featured emerging technologies from 24 startups on one side and thought leadership programming on the other.
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EventMB
JANUARY 9, 2025
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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EventMB
JANUARY 9, 2025
Skift Take: As CES 2025 is underway in Las Vegas, some Chinese exhibitors encountered hurdles with U.S. visa denials, highlighting broader geopolitical tensions.
Prestige Events Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Event Marketer
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Prestige Events Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2025
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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Caterease
JANUARY 9, 2025
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?
Event Marketer
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Prestige Events Magazine
JANUARY 9, 2025
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
The MICE
JANUARY 9, 2025
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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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
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Stova
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 9, 2025
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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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.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Unique Venues
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 9, 2025
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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Event Industry News
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 9, 2025
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.
StraussCA
JANUARY 9, 2025
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
Arlo Training & Events Software
JANUARY 9, 2025
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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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.
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