Attendease

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Nothing beats the feeling of hosting an event that went off without a hitch—especially since planning, coordinating, and managing a successful event takes a lot of hard work, education, and resources. However, when the doors are closed or attendees log off, there’s still work to be done. It’s important to evaluate the event, analyze event metrics, and collect the data necessary to make improvements to and decisions about future events.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 7, 2024

: The other day, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a mesmerizing performance of Tuvan throat singing by the Alash Ensemble at the Marlboro Elementary School, a small pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school in my hometown of Marlboro, Vermont. It brought up a whole host of emotions. Tuvan throat singing The eerie, captivating music produced by the trio’s throats was spellbinding.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Skift Take: Major League Baseball hopes to hit a home run with groups through a new strategic partnership. Competitors on the field are joining forces off the field to attract groups.

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EventSource

OCTOBER 30, 2024

With the crisp autumn air and stunning seasonal colors afoot, the fall season is always an exciting time to sample the creations of Toronto’s top caterers. This season, local caterers are embracing rich flavours, comforting dishes, and sustainable options culminated in the most creative of ways! From your classic comforts to warm apps to delicious desserts, here’s a look at the top fall catering trends that you’ll be sampling in the coming months.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In her role at BCD Meetings & Events, Hanzlik creates strategies for accommodating neurodiversity across the meeting experience for hundreds of clients. The winners are attendees as well as event hosts. It’s not often that a business-event planner has a formal education and professional background in change management. But about halfway through her 30-year career, Mindy Hanzlik “took some time away from events to get my MBA and become a change-management consultant,” she says.

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Attendease

OCTOBER 8, 2024

While the holiday season still feels far away, savvy event planners know that early Fall is the best time to kick-start their holiday party planning. Corporate holiday parties, gala dinners, and annual celebrations are right around the corner… and to create truly memorable holiday experiences, you need to begin locking in venues, vendors, catering, and entertainment ASAP.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 28, 2024

What ChatGPT doesn’t know about me could fill a book—or at least the extensive neural network of an LLM. As people increasingly experiment with asking LLMs personal questions, some have taken the trend a step further, suggesting that we ask our favorite LLMs to tell us something about ourselves that we may not know and would: Like to know; or Not like to know.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Skift Take: The ongoing dockworkers' strike in the U.S. is disrupting operations at 36 ports nationwide, presenting a serious threat to the supply chain. Delays in receiving essential goods are likely to affect meetings and events.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Bourbon-glazed fried chicken with fluffy biscuits, Barbie Jelly Belly and Orange Cream Coke… it was enough to convert any health-food addict into a convenience store connoisseur. The 2024 NACS Show, a global event for the convenience store industry, brought together over 26,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 8-10, setting a new record with attendance up 8.5 percent compared to last year and 3.8 percent higher than the previous record in 2018.

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EventSource

OCTOBER 11, 2024

For couples eager to celebrate their love in an intimate setting, planning a small wedding provides the perfect opportunity to focus on what truly matters—your connection and the joy shared with your closest loved ones. While it may be on a smaller scale, an intimate wedding still requires thoughtful planning, especially when it comes to crafting a budget that aligns with both your vision and financial reality.

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center represents the first dual-brand concept for Marriott International. Located at Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s busiest airport, it is also one of the largest airport hotels in Europe. Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center are located under one roof, so guests have added convenience for both their stay and events.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As sustainability becomes an increasing priority worldwide, the live event industry faces unique challenges. While many other industries have embraced sustainable practices, event organisers must navigate varying regulations, regional requirements and growing demands from sponsors and attendees for environmentally responsible solutions.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 21, 2024

I’ve not always agreed with Freeman’s Reports , but, if you’re in the meeting industry, Freeman’s Trends Report Q4 2024 is a must-read. “We’ve calibrated our research and confirmed our hypothesis: many organizers are operating on outdated definitions of attendee and exhibitor value. The good news? We’re here to help you speak the same language as your stakeholders and overcome the obstacles that prevent progress.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Skift Take: With the transformation of events into experiences, planners say that independent hotels offer distinct advantages, such as flexibility, creativity and authenticity.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Sephora’s flagship event was always meant to travel to different U.S. markets, and this year, SEPHORiA made its way to Atlanta for the first time. From Sept. 27-28, the brand welcomed fans, influencers, brand founders and its own leadership to celebrate all things beauty and explore industry trends and innovations. For beauty superfans, it was the ultimate glow-up.

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StraussCA

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Financial transparency is crucial for associations looking to build trust, enhance credibility, and foster engagement among their members. By openly sharing financial information and practices, associations can demonstrate their commitment to accountability and responsible management of resources. Here’s a closer look at why financial transparency is important for associations and how it can be effectively implemented.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Celebrations were in full swing last night after an auction of 41 penguin sculptures raised £330,000 for St Richard’s Hospice. The great Waddle of Worcester, a Wild in Art event brought to the city by St Richard’s, captured the hearts of the community and attracted thousands of visitors this summer. With more than 200 guests, the auction sponsored by Hawksmoor Investment Management and hosted by DRPG in their Hartlebury studio complex, was a huge success – with people bidding in the room and onl

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Award 1: Best Event Management Platform Map Your Show (MYS) is a leading event technology choice for organisers worldwide, powering 8 of the top 10 trade shows in the United States.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Here’s a simple plea to journalists, interviewers, and podcasters: After you interview me, please let me know when your article or interview will be published! This blog is one of the most popular resources on meeting design, so I frequently receive interview requests. Journalists often seek my insights on current issues, quoting me in their articles.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Skift Take: Julie Coker, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority, is heading to the Big Apple to help revitalize business travel and group business.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Fans of Stanley’s tumblers and drinkware products are dedicated. They post about their cup collections on social media and keep up with new releases, particularly brand collabs and movie tie-ins, like Sunday’s release of the Stanley x “Wicked” collection of Quenchers inspired by the upcoming film’s Elphaba and Glinda characters. The limited-edition green and pink collection was very popular , quickly selling out after shoppers flocked to Target and its site to buy the Quenchers, and millions of

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Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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StraussCA

OCTOBER 24, 2024

For members, associations are a place where members can contribute, grow, and thrive, making them a community to many. Since being a part of a community is largely about being a part of something greater than oneself, building a community where association members gain a sense of belonging and connection is vital. Below are four strategies association volunteer leaders can implement to foster a sense of belonging among their members. 1.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The playing of an anthem by Welsh superstar Katherine Jenkins, OBE, at a ceremony in Asia will be the launchpad to Wales hosting a global culinary event in 2026, described as “a once in a generation opportunity”. Members of Team Wales, who led the winning bid to host the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 at ICC Wales , Newport, will be flying out to Singapore for next week’s 40 th staging of the prestigious international event.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Last week, the Global Good Awards (GGA) took place at BMA House. It was BMA House’s seventh year either in-person or virtually (due to COVID) hosting the major event. The GGA honours businesses, NGOs, charities, and social enterprises across the globe for their groundbreaking work in sustainability and ethical leadership.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Compared to last year’s Meetings Market Survey, almost twice as many event organizer respondents to this year’s survey are including sustainability requirements in their RFPs. There was a backlash against ESG investment and climate change regulation in the U.S. last year, “with similar examples of watering down or postponement of sustainability-related regulation in some parts of Europe,” according to the most recent issue of Arthur D.

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OCTOBER 23, 2024

Skift Take: Skift Meetings dug deep into the 2024 Incentive Travel Index findings to unearth three major shifts in the purpose, perception and location of incentive travel programs.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 31, 2024

As Taylor Swift touches down in Indianapolis this evening to kick off the final leg of her U.S. Eras Tour, Nov. 1-3, at Lucas Oil Stadium, e.l.f. Cosmetics will be there to help welcome the pop star and her fans to “The Racing Capital of the World” through a cross-collaboration with Purdue University, merging academia, beauty and motorsports. The brand will activate with the university’s Purdue Brand Studio agency at Circle Centre Mall, Saturday and Sunday (a 10-minute walk from Lucas Oil Stadiu

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A Maritz report forecasts expected cost increases for group-focused hotels, airfares, F&B, and wages for event staff. Here’s what to plan for. If your 2025 meeting budgets aren’t at least 4.3 percent over what you spent this year, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in the hole. That’s upshot of the meetings and events cost forecast released by Maritz as part of the IMEX America edition of its industry trends report.

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