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Events, Faith Communities, and the Public Square

Conferences that Work

Religious meetings are a small, fascinating subset of the meeting industry. I learned about them when I presented at The Religious Conference Management Association annual conference in 2014, and I’ve written about what meeting designers can learn from religious services. However there isn’t much academic research into event management, so I was happy to discover Ruth Dowson and Daniel H.

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Start Planning Your Holiday Gatherings: Expert Tips for Festive Celebrations

EventMB

Skift Take: Two industry experts share inspiring ideas for festive holiday gatherings on this week’s Skift Meetings Podcast.

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New York City Hotel Licensing Fight: What Meeting Profs Need to Know

Smart Meetings

Proposed law may impact pricing, but it’s more complicated than that The city that doesn’t sleep should not mind having the number of its hotel rooms go down, but meeting profs will—and proposed licensing of hotels in New York City will hasten the drop, according to trade groups for the hotel industry. But that’s just one factor in a complex hotel environment in the city.

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Start Planning Your Holiday Gatherings: Expert Tips for Festive Celebrations

EventMB

Many may be in the midst of a heatwave, but the time to start planning your holiday gatherings is now. Carrie Davenport, lead event manager for Altria and host of the podcast Like an #EventBoss, and Jaki Baskow, CEO of Las Vegas Speakers Bureau and Baskow Talent, share their ideas for holiday gatherings. “You want your holiday party to be light, fun, and interactive as you want people to want to go,” says Davenport Key Points Start With the Date The first place to start is by determining the dat

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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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UK’s number one Spice Girls tribute will mark 30 years of the original girl band at Millennium Point

Prestige Events Magazine

The Spice Girls Experience will take to the stage at Millennium Point this October to celebrate 30 years of ‘Girl Power.’ On 19 October, the group will perform the Spice Girls’ biggest hits at the award-winning events venue and recreate the magic and energy of one of the most exciting eras for pop music in the UK. To get the party started, guests will be treated to a complimentary cocktail on arrival, and a chance to strut their stuff on the dance floor, where the venue’s

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RHUBARB HOSPITALITY COLLECTION (RHC) ACQUIRES HISTORIC LONDON EVENT SPACE, THE BREWERY

Prestige Events Magazine

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has acquired The Brewery, one of London’s leading large scale event venues. RHC’s investment in this landmark events venue expands the firm’s footprint in UK venues and brings its total employees to over 2500. RHC has continued to grow rapidly since its acquisition by Oak View Group (OVG) in 2023, which represented the biggest UK hospitality deal in decades.

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The Brief: Snack Squads and Life-size Doll Houses

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover curly creations, mobile snack squads and life-size doll houses. THE L.A. BEAUTY COMMUNITY ‘BONDS’ AT OLAPLEX’S HOLLYWOOD LAUNCH PARTY Curls took center stage at Olaplex’s launch party for its Bond Shaper Curl Treatment products at NYA Studios in Hollywood, CA.

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WTM Ministers’ Summit to Explore Emerging Technology’s Potential for Good in Tourism

Prestige Events Magazine

The high-profile Ministers’ Summit at World Travel Market in association with UN Tourism and WTTC will see more than 50 tourism dignitaries and leaders from across the globe debate the potential for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to transform the tourism industry. With an increasing demand for innovative solutions that can revolutionize how we experience and interact with destinations, the industry is on the brink of profound change as a result of technological advancemen

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Winning strategies: Event planning takeaways from the Olympics.

Expo Pass

It is THE global event—the Olympic Games! This year, Paris gave event planners a striking template for creating innovative and engaging experiences. While many of us won’t find ourselves managing the biggest event on Earth anytime soon, there’s a lot to learn from how the Olympics set themselves up for success and handled a few unexpected challenges.

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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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Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) acquires historic London event space, The Brewery

Event Industry News

Rhubarb Hospitality Collection (RHC) has acquired The Brewery, one of London’s leading large scale event venues. RHC’s investment in this landmark events venue expands the firm’s footprint in UK venues and brings its total employees to over 2500.

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What will a Labour government mean for the UK events industry?

Prestige Events Magazine

On 4th July 2024, the Labour party won a landslide victory in the UK General Election – for the first time in over 14 years – with a solid majority of over 174 seats. The country’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, made multiple references to both the tourism and events sector leading up to and during the election, specifically sporting events such as the UEFA European Football Championship, ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and the Invictus Games.

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People injured after ‘crowd collapse’ at Boardmasters music festival

Event Industry News

Seven festival-goers required hospital treatment following a crowd collapse at Boardmasters music festival. The incident happened at The Point Stage at the festival in Newquay, Cornwall, on Friday 9 August.

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From Class Assignment to Chapter President: My Journey through MPI

MPI

I signed up for MPI Potomac’s Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) program, and, once I was on site, pretty quickly realized that the organization would be a great asset for my early-career development.

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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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Interactive Entertainment Group Inc. Makes the Inc. 5000 for the Fourth Time

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW YORK - Inc. revealed today that Interactive Entertainment Group Inc. ranks No. 3,071 on the 2024 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing.

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Say, “Thank You”

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ColorCraft Welcomes Tim Blaise as Branded Interiors Division President

Exhibitor Magazine

ColorCraft, an Orlando-based trade show exhibit design and fabrication company, is excited to announce the addition of Tim Blaise as Division Presiden.

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Why Professional Exhibition Staffing Is Essential for Success

Event Industry News

In the world of exhibitions and trade shows, the focus often gravitates toward impressive exhibits, captivating speakers, and innovative themes. However, the true unsung heroes of any successful event are the professional exhibition staff working diligently behind the scenes.

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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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Photobot.co named Official Photo Partner for the Event Technology Awards

Event Industry News

The Event Technology Awards (ETA) are proud to announce Photobot.co as the official photo partner for this year’s prestigious event. Renowned for celebrating excellence and innovation in the event technology sector, the Event Technology Awards will be enriched by Photobot.co’s cutting-edge photography solutions, ensuring a memorable experience for all attendees.