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.
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 11, 2024
Skift Take: At this year’s IMEX, sneakers were the footwear of choice – but not just for comfort. Attendees used their sneakers for contests, activations, branding and to show off their personal style.
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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Attendease
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As your university’s alumni go about their days leading teams, conducting research, and making an impact on the world, they may forget about the invitation they got to your next fundraising event. The email might sit in their inbox for weeks before they open it, only to realize then that the event already passed. A text message, however, will cut right through the noise and get your alumni’s attention moments after you send it.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EventMB
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Skift Take: The sooner planners engage with a host destination’s DMO, the more opportunities they have to create meaningful and unique experiences that will allow attendees to thrive.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Robert Kenward the leading senior specialist in event and brand experience industry recruitment, is pleased to share his latest quarterly report on recruitment trends for the fourth quarter of 2024. Drawing from extensive interactions with agency owners, managing directors, c-suite stakeholders, and senior leaders, Robert offers unparalleled insider insight into the evolving priorities and strategies within the industry.
Attendease
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Filling seats is your biggest priority and your biggest challenge as an event planner. Potential attendees have a smorgasbord of options, meaning competition for their attention is fierce. It’s normal to be left wondering— how can I stand out and sell more tickets? The good news is, the event ticketing market is booming. Revenue in the U.S. event tickets market is projected to reach $36.26 billion in 2024 and grow at a 2.85% annual rate through 2028.
Canadian Special Events
OCTOBER 10, 2024
The Concierge Club produced and designed an exclusive, invite-only preview event last month for Dynamite at their new flagship store in Montreal’s luxurious Royalmount Shopping Centre. The event, featuring a speakeasy theme in collaboration with Cloakroom Bar , celebrated the brand’s evolution and offered a glimpse into its stylish future. Held a day before the store’s official opening, the intimate affair provided select guests the opportunity to experience both the store and Dynamite’s new col
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EventMB
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Skift Take: Sustainability goals are still lagging in the events industry, with less than half of professionals having clear goals and an action plan.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Defining how the global events industry better communicates its economic and social value, while identifying areas that require more support, will be key priorities for IBTM World ’s Forum for Advocacy , in partnership with The Business of Events, when it takes place next month. With widespread support for the forum from leading organisations across the events industry, it is ideally placed to be a catalyst for change and amplify the existing conversation around advocacy issues.
Attendease
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Nonprofits host many events each year for various purposes, from fundraising to volunteer training to donor appreciation. Successfully hosting all these events requires a dedicated team of planners who will handle all the necessary tasks and logistics. However, that’s not to say that support from other community members isn’t beneficial. In particular, your organization’s board of directors can provide key support for your event—you just need to know how best to leverage their skills and connect
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
As smartphones have become ubiquitous in our day-to-day life, it makes sense that event organizers would want to capitalize on their attendees’ usage.
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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
EventMB
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Skift Take: Despite challenges from Hurricane Milton, which led to some Florida participants leaving early, IMEX America had record attendance.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
GES has launched a new division in Qatar aimed at expanding its capacity to deliver localised, in-region support for its clients. Organisers in the area will be able to benefit from faster, high quality and a more personalised service for their events and exhibitions, with a range of GES services on offer including its event management platform, Visit.
Attendease
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The events industry is at a crossroads. As Michelle Russell describes , “The pandemic served as a wake-up call to the meetings industry, but perhaps we’ve hit the snooze button. Rendered impossible by COVID, face-to-face events have since returned with a vengeance — and in all too many cases, in rinse-and-repeat mode.” This begs the question: What needs to change in the post-pandemic world to ensure the events industry thrives?
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Tuesday, Oct. 8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Giving Back First things first: our friends in the South experienced devastating effects from Hurricane Helene , and less than a week later., Hurricane Milton, now a category 5 storm, is expected to hit Florida on Wednesday.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: Barcelona Convention Bureau’s director, Christoph Tessmar, shared insights on the city’s mounting appeal and its ongoing struggles.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 9, 2024
CHS Birmingham has announced the final speakers for its much-lauded educational programme this year. With the show expecting many new visitors to the ICC Birmingham, 29 th October, the backdrop of discussions will be about how the role of event planners has changed, and how the industry can continue to adapt. As well as keynote sessions from Event Psychologist, Kelly McCormack, on how to both enter the minds of your event’s delegates, and support your own when organising events, the show will al
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Everyone wants a taste of the good life, and to promote the debut of “Doctor Odyssey,” a series set aboard a luxury cruise ship, ABC delivered. Ahead of the show’s Sept. 26 debut, the brand launched a multifaceted campaign that plucked people out of their everyday lives and planted them directly into the series’ opulent setting. Between Sept. 12 and Oct. 10, ABC and brand partners like Expedia and Saks Fifth Avenue treated consumers to surprise-and-delight experiences ranging from travel upgrade
Skiddle
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Images: The Prospect Building / Sarah Ginn / Instagram.com A brand new venue has opened in Bristol, headed up by celebrated festival promoters AMAAD. The Prospect Building, which holds a capacity of 5,000 people, opened its doors to the public on 28th September, hosting trailblazing Welsh electronic duo Overmono as part of their Pure Devotion tour. Located at 45 Feeder Road in St.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 6, 2024
Skift Take: Planners face many ethical challenges in their jobs, but one of the biggest is what to do with hotel points.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 7, 2024
The Parkgate Hotel , located in the heart of Cardiff, has been awarded Hotel of the Year for Wales at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards, solidifying the property’s position as a leading venue for both leisure and business travel, just three years after opening. Presented at a black-tie gala held at London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House, the award celebrates the hotel’s commitment to exceptional service and its growing reputation as a top destination in Wales.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Las Vegas Uber drivers were busy again dodging F1 lane closures on The Strip as G2E Global Gaming Expo pinged its way to The Venetian and IMEX America returned to Mandalay Bay Convention Center with the ultimate educational pre-game, Smart Monday by Meeting Professionals International. The Smart Meetings team was in town, speaking on panels, hugging our way across the aisles of North Convention Center and sent these notes from the expo floor.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Cvent, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, proudly announces a strategic partnership with renowned international event and live marketing agency, VOK DAMS.
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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.
EventMB
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Skift Take: After years of struggle, Atlantic City is experiencing a resurgence in its meetings and event business, driven by significant investments and leadership changes.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 8, 2024
In celebration of its 45th anniversary, global communications group DRPG is launching the ‘Big Build’ charity challenge, inviting the wider industry, clients and colleagues to come together for a unique initiative focused on making a tangible difference. This event will serve as the official kick-off to a year of milestone celebrations for the group, centred around giving back and corporate social responsibility.
EventSource
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Anne and Matthew’s love story started on a hiking trip at Silent Lake Provincial Park, where they shared their first “I love you.” Years later, Matt proposed to Anne in the same park, while they were on a canoe in the middle of the lake. Since nature played such a big part in their relationship, their wedding at Ball's Falls Conservation Area perfectly reflected their love for the outdoors.
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