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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 10, 2024
A current assessment and resources for those affected Hurricane Milton made landfall in western Florida yesterday, leaving nine dead and nearly 3.5 million residents and 165 health care facilities without power. Over 80,000 Floridians are currently being supported by nearly 300 operating shelters. In a twist of fate, Hillsborough County , which had offered comfort stations, income eligible hotel assistance and FEMA assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Helene’s September 26 landfall, was sud
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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.
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.
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 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
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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
The Royal College of Physicians today announces the appointment of Jo Stafford as the new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at its London and Liverpool venues: RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine. With over 15 years of diverse experience in the hospitality industry, Jo brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to the Company of Cooks team based at the Royal College of Physicians venues, having worked in boutique hotels in Dublin to large chains in Scotland.
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 11, 2024
IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. In addition to visiting a world of destinations, hotels and tech suppliers, attendees took in 1,600 education sessions on the show floor and another 1,600 nuggets of wisdom were delivered to those who came in a day early for Meeting Professionals International (MPI)’s Smart Monday.
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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 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.
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.
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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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.
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
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.
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
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 9, 2024
Redefining event catering with chef-driven menus, wellness-focused offerings and immersive dining experiences. There is always one thing that stands out for attendees during an event: the food. Planners often try to one-up themselves from event to event, looking for ways to wow and inspire their guests’ palettes. Smart Meetings caught up with Suzanne Halperin, head of meetings & events, luxury & lifestyle Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to get a better sense of what trends she has
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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 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 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.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
With summer in the rearview mirror, and a slate of new and returning-favorite shows rolling out during CBS Premiere Week (beginning Oct. 13), the network has been on the road encouraging consumers to cozy up to its programming, and lean into the simple joy of watching fall TV from the comfort of their couch. Enter: The Comfy Blue Sofa Tour. The nationwide trek, activated in partnership with furniture brand Lovesac, has been rolling into fairs, festivals, sporting events and landmarks—and stoppin
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