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Workplace Bullying Allegations Roil Tourism Diversity Matters

EventMB

Skift Take: The nonprofit Tourism Diversity Matters faces a scandal involving workplace bullying – its executive director has been fired, and the organization's founder and president has stepped down.

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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

Smart Meetings

Take a further trip for more reward in Spring, 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees. With “experiences” continuing to be the key word of the meetings and events industry, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of exotic and international destinat

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Venetian Macao Refreshes Cotai Arena to Meet Event Demand

EventMB

Skift Take: Already the largest events operator in Macau, Sands is extending its offering with an upgraded 15,000-seat arena.

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New Orleans’ Mardi Gras Hits Record-level Clean Up

Smart Meetings

New Orleans’ recycling initiative makes huge impact in its second year Roughly one million people visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras annually. While this is an estimate to be proud of, there was once another number organizers used—and were proud of—to track the visitation of the event: amounts of waste produced. “There was a time 20 years ago where the success of Mardi Gras was measured in how much trash was created,” says Walt Ledger III, CEO of New Orleans & Company.

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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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SXSW 2024, Part Two: From Porsche to Shipt, Six Activations Making Headlines

Event Marketer

In part two of our live coverage from SXSW 2024, we bring you six more steal-worthy event and experiential strategies spotted during our travels around Austin. From lounges to guerrilla campaigns to brand immersions, here’s what caught our attention. (Read part one of our coverage here , and stay tuned for our full field report.) Related Stories: Live from SXSW 2024: Six Brands Catalyzing Connections in Austin SXSW Throwback: 12 Experiential Ideas from Past Activations and Events in Austin 20 TH

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Historic renovation and expansion of Rhodes House completed and welcomed into the Venues of Excellence Consortium

Prestige Events Magazine

Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading consortium for independent venues, prides itself on its collection of diverse, unique and historic venues, and its latest addition Rhodes House is no exception. This is one of the most exciting brand-new conference and event spaces to be launched in the UK and is providing spaces to bring people together for discussions, collaboration, celebrations, delicious food and good company.

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EP Team has a tech based solution to run your event parking more efficiently

Event Industry News

Park-Live! developed and managed by EP Team, is an advanced parking and inventory management system designed to streamline event parking operations. When it comes to arriving at an event, your visitors want to get parked quickly with minimal fuss, which is why we created Park-LIVE.

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NEURODIVERGENT NEEDS PUT CENTRE STAGE AT ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESS EVENT STEPPING UP TO CREATE SAFER SPACES

Prestige Events Magazine

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 88 % of neurodivergent respondents need ‘quiet spaces for relaxation’ to feel safe at an event 24% of neurodivergent entrepreneurs avoid attending networking or business events 52% claimed they pushed through comfort zones to attend The needs of neurodivergent entrepreneurs are being put centre stage next month at a business event recognised as the fastest growing event for personal and business development in the North, which has committed to making its mark

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Tobacco Dock unveils its new AV Partner

Event Industry News

Tobacco Dock is pleased to announce the selection of Creative Technology as its new partner for audio-visual and technical services, following a competitive tender process. Creative Technology are a leading global provider of innovation, technology, project management, and operational support to the live events market.

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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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Spring Break! Far Out Incentive Destinations

Smart Meetings

Take a further trip for more reward in spring 2024 With travel continuing to open up and return to natural form after years of Covid, the world is once again an oyster for meeting professionals looking for an international incentive trip or executive retreat that will be memorable and expand geographical and cultural horizons of attendees. With “experiences” continuing to be the key word of the meetings and events industry, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of exotic and international destinati

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Carlisle Racecourse

Event Industry News

Nestled amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District, Carlisle Racecourse offers a unique and modern atmosphere for outdoor events, complemented by some of the finest racing in the country. Our venue boasts picturesque views and spacious exhibition and conference facilities designed to cater to every kind of event.

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40 Virtual Event Themes For Unforgettable Online Gatherings (Practical Guide Inside)

Event Smart

Virtual events have become more than just a trend; they’re a necessity for connecting with audiences worldwide. But with so many fun virtual event ideas out there, how do you ensure yours stands out? That’s where the appeal of virtual event themes comes in.

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Hosted buyer registration opens for The Meetings Show 2024

Event Industry News

The Meetings Show 2024 has opened registration for its Hosted Buyer Programme and is inviting event planners from the UK and Europe to apply.

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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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Skiddle launches brand new partnership with the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM)

Skiddle

The post Skiddle launches brand new partnership with the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) appeared first on Skiddle Promotion Centre.

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Skiddle becomes a member of the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM)

Skiddle

The post Skiddle becomes a member of the Association For Electronic Music (AFEM) appeared first on Skiddle Promotion Centre.

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How to effectively manage shareholder activism or revolt

Lumi Global

With the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) season around the corner and shareholder voices louder than ever, companies need to be prepared to listen and engage effectively. Data from consultancy firm Alvarez & Marsal found that the number of activist campaigns in Europe has increased 12% year-on-year. With the heat turned up high for boards to manage potential shareholder revolt, we share our advice on how they can prepare and create meaningful, productive dialogues with shareholders.

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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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VOK DAMS Digitalization Index: How digital is your event marketing?

Event Industry News

VOK DAMS, one of the leading international agencies for events and live marketing, offers companies worldwide the opportunity to assess their current digital maturity in event marketing for free. For this purpose, the agency has developed a Digitalization Index (short Digi-Index), which builds upon existing maturity models.

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How to effectively manage shareholder activism or revolt

Lumi Global

With the 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) season around the corner and shareholder voices louder than ever, companies need to be prepared to listen and engage effectively. Data from consultancy firm Alvarez & Marsal found that the number of activist campaigns in Europe has increased 12% year-on-year. With the heat turned up high for boards to manage potential shareholder revolt, we share our advice on how they can prepare and create meaningful, productive dialogues with shareholders.