Attendease

AUGUST 1, 2024

The events industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past few years, driven by evolving technologies, changing attendee expectations, and the growing complexity of event logistics. For event planners (and anyone in charge of planning events), this means it’s increasingly challenging to manage every detail, from coordinating vendors and budgets to ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.

2023 369

2023 Venues Management Event Management 369

EventMB

AUGUST 1, 2024

Skift Take: More than 13,000 hotel workers in four U.S. cities may vote for strikes in the coming weeks. Picket lines are a real possibility that will disrupt meetings and conventions.

Hotels 202

Hotels Meetings Events 202

ePly

AUGUST 1, 2024

Introduction Overview of Event Management Software Event management software has become an essential tool for organizing and managing events of all sizes. These platforms offer a wide range of features designed to streamline the planning process, enhance attendee engagement, and ensure the success of the event. From registration management to post-event analytics, a robust event management software can handle it all.

Event Management 116

Event Management Management Financial Events 116

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 31, 2024

‘Distilling Excellence’ has been announced as the overarching theme for the upcoming Hotel Leadership Conference 2025, taking place 20-21 January 2025 at Hilton London Bankside. Created by the leading force in the hotel industry, the Master Innholders , the conference will empower hoteliers to take a ‘helicopter approach’ to managing their hotel, identifying what works best and capitalising on it to ensure the best customer experience possible.

2025 105

2025 Hotels Conference Speakers 105

Advertisement

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.

Events

Event Marketer

JULY 30, 2024

San Diego Comic-Con returned to its former glory last week after the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes took some wind out of the event’s sales in 2023. The pop culture convention, this year July 25-28, once again served as a playground for both superfans of comics, movies, TV, gaming and multimedia, and the brands that create larger-than-life activations to engage them.

2024 106

2024 Entertainment 2023 Retail 106

SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

3 tips for events that meet goals and fit the budget As planners, we’re expected to deliver results while delighting our clients and staying on budget. While still focusing on the goals, where can we trim costs without affecting the attendee experience? Tip #1: The Power of Partnerships You know what’s important to your client. Your sourcing team knows what potential options are available and their costs based on current trends.

Negotiating 105

Negotiating 2027 Contracts 2024 105

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

Over 350 DRPG team members from across the organisation’s global offices came together for its annual global summer conference last week at the Hilton Metropole, Birmingham. The spotlighted theme of the conference was wellbeing, developing resilience and retaining positive mental health during this busy period for the global creative communications group.

Conference 105

Conference Speakers Management Events 105

Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2024

As Central Hall Venues celebrates 25 years as an events business, its team reviews industry changes during this time before peering into the future to give their predictions for how the events industry will evolve over the next quarter of a century.

Venues 104

Venues Events Event Design Event Marketing 104

EventMB

AUGUST 1, 2024

Skift Take: Room layout can have a huge impact on the engagement and learning at your event. Here are the best seating arrangements for your events and some ways to mix them up with innovative layouts.

Events 175

Events Meetings 175

Advertisement

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.

Event Marketing

EventSource

JULY 30, 2024

In the splendid setting of their luxurious tented celebration, Lidia and Daniel’s love story came to life, beautifully captured by Mango Studios. Guided by the expert coordination of Rebecca Chan Events , they embarked on a journey that would unite them in a day filled with beauty, love, and unforgettable moments. Lidia’s radiant beauty, expertly enhanced by the talented teams at Fancy Face Inc. and Hair by Ladylyn , added an extra layer of elegance to the occasion, while the exquisi

Venues 98

Venues Event Design Meetings Events 98

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 30, 2024

The Schools Engagement Programme Pilot, launched in January 2024 with grant support from the EIF, has been completed, delivering key event industry career messages to schools in the East of England. The pilot programme: Engaged 6,500 students in 35 schools Delivered a consistent and compelling message about career opportunities across the seven core sectors Increased student understanding of the UK events industry to 65% post-presentation from an initial 1% Received hugely positive feedback from

2025 105

2025 2024 Events Marketing 105

Caterease

AUGUST 2, 2024

In today’s diverse culinary landscape, catering businesses have a unique opportunity to delight clients by incorporating global flavors into their menus. This guide will explore how you can seamlessly blend global cuisine into your catering menu, impress clients, and boost your business.

98

98

EventMB

JULY 30, 2024

Skift Take: The Olympics opening ceremony in Paris unfolded under an unexpected veil of rain, adding an unplanned layer of drama. But this was just the beginning.

Meetings 178

Meetings Events Event Design 178

Advertisement

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

Speakers

Canadian Special Events

JULY 29, 2024

For the past 7 years, The Rosé Picnic has blossomed into one of Toronto’s premier picnics, beautifying social feeds with its celebration of all things pink and Rosé wine. Produced annually by Heller Events, the influencer event aims to create an inclusive social environment for all Torontonians. Originating with a humble mission to support the Women’s College Hospital Foundation, the festival now draws over 5000 patrons each year to its iconic white and pink photo pop-up playground.

Food and Beverage 98

Food and Beverage 2024 Fashion Entertainment 98

Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 1, 2024

Registration has now opened for IBTM World 2024 , which takes place from 19 – 21 November at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona. IBTM World is the leading global event for the business events and experiences industry. Designed by event planners, for event planners, IBTM World brings together over 12,000 exhibitors, buyers and attendees to do business, learn from inspirational speakers, and network with peers.

2024 104

2024 Hotels 2023 Global Events 104

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this edition of What One Thing?, Smart Meetings chats with IMEX CEO Carina Bauer to discuss the lessons learned from IMEX Frankfurt that will inform IMEX America. Bauer highlights the success of their education program, frank discussions on tough topics and the show’s overall theme of impact. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop. Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today!

2024 96

2024 Education Meetings 96

EventMB

JULY 30, 2024

Skift Take: As the nation’s capital, Washington, DC, has a mix of international allure and enriching opportunities that can transform meetings into a monumental experience.

Meetings 141

Meetings Event Design Events 141

Advertisement

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!

Events

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2024

This year’s wildfire season in the Western U.S. doesn’t yet compare to 2020, when the El Dorado fire (above) and others made it the most destructive wildfire season of the last two decades, but the season has yet to reach its peak, according to The New York Times. (Adobe Stock) As I write this, nearly 50 large wildfires are burning throughout the Western United States, including the Park fire north of Sacramento, which took only a week to grow into the fifth-largest in California history.

Sustainability 92

Sustainability 2023 Travel 2020 92

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Leading conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre, has launched its new ‘Our London’ campaign. The multichannel campaign features an innovative digital storybook, created by QEII to celebrate and promote London as one of the world’s premier destinations for business events. The central London venue created Our London as a guide for national and international event organisers considering hosting business events in the capital.

Tourism 105

Tourism Venues Tech Hotels 105

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 2, 2024

Anthony Duggan and Christina Richardson Anthony Duggan (left) and Christina Richardson (right), Grand Hyatt Deer Valley Grand Hyatt Deer Valley , set to open November 2024, welcomes two leaders to its opening team. Duggan will serve as general manager. He brings over 25 years of experience and passion for the hospitality industry and global travel, and is known for his skill in elevating operational performance and leading teams with strong staff engagement that have incredible guest satisfactio

Hospitality 95

Hospitality Hotels Insurance 2024 95

EventMB

AUGUST 2, 2024

Skift Take: The quality of your event entertainment can make or break your event - literally. From the main act to the smaller interactive elements, you must get it right. Whatever your event budget, here are 122 inspiring event entertainment ideas for a memorable and engaging experience.

Entertainment 101

Entertainment Events Meetings 101

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

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.

Marketing

Event Marketer

JULY 29, 2024

Costs have peaked, deadlines are tight and freelancers are backing up agency operations teams that are busier than they ever have been. The post Agency Ops: Nine Takeaways from our Summer Editorial Roundtable appeared first on Event Marketer.

Event Marketing 87

Event Marketing Marketing Events 87

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

London Concours is an annual, premium lifestyle event that celebrates the craftsmanship and traditions of automotive design and motoring. The 3-day event is a curated showcase of rare, luxury and legendary and is drawn from private collectors’ one-of automotive assets. London Concours is part of Thorough Events’ luxury Concours series and – in keeping with the upscale nature of the events – they chose the City’s Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) as the backdrop for the event.

Automotive 105

Automotive Retail Hospitality Sustainability 105

EventSource

AUGUST 1, 2024

The wedding of Revi and Matthew takes you into a world of splendor, where their exuberant luxe celebration unfolds as a testament to the extraordinary. Every frame of this remarkable day was skillfully captured by Purple Tree Photography , weaving a visual narrative of their love story. Guided by the visionary planners at Duet Events , enhanced by the artistry of makeup by Jess Wolfert Beauty , and hairstyling by Rina from The Studio salon, the stage was set for a day of unparalleled beauty.

Hotels 80

Hotels 2016 2021 Travel 80

Smart Meetings

JULY 31, 2024

These summertime grand openings evoke wellness and glee Here we are: right in the heat of summer. Now is the time of beach days, sunlight and lemonade. How do you infuse the upbeat yet relaxed persona of summer into your meetings and events? These new and renovated hotels in South Florida, Santa Barbara and Spain are the answer, each with their own individual ways of highlighting their sunny destinations, optimizing wellness and creating the perfect atmosphere to connect.

Meetings 85

Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Sports 85

Advertisement

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.

Events

Event Marketer

AUGUST 2, 2024

Back-to-school season is upon us, and smart marketers are accounting for today’s fast-paced culture and shoppable world through campaigns and activations designed to equip, inspire and engage students, parents and educators, alike. Urban Outfitters in July unveiled the Gen Z-focused campaign, “Shift Happens,” touching every point along the college journey, from the Instagram scroll to the dorm room to the closet, and beyond.

Food and Beverage 83

Food and Beverage Apparel Education Tech 83

Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

The Belfry Hotel & Resort , in West Midlands, has celebrated reaching the highest point in the construction of its flagship events venue, The Masters Suite , with a Topping Out Ceremony which included a golf stunt to attempt to drive the 10 th Green of The Brabazon from the roof. The ‘Topping Out Ceremony’, which took place on July 15, saw construction experts VINCI Building welcome 40 suppliers and contractors to tour the build of the new events space.

2025 105

2025 Hotels Venues Events 105

eventplanner

JULY 28, 2024

The Paris 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony has set a new benchmark in event planning by taking an innovative approach that inspired and raised critical discussions.

2024 88

2024 Event Planning Events 88