Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 25, 2025
The 5 steps to planning and delivering big events By Tony Clark, Production Director & Owner at Experience Creating exceptional experiences at large scale events requires a melding of strategy, creativity and precise execution. These elements must come together seamlessly to deliver a transformative experience that resonates with audiences and meet strategic objectives.
Event Marketer
MARCH 25, 2025
In its top nine-free menu, FARE calls out the allergens that arent included in the dishes. Following the high-profile death of Disney influencer Dominique Brown last December, who reportedly experienced a severe allergic reaction at a holiday event in L.A. hosted by fandom merch brand BoxLunch, food allergy safetybut most importantly, food allergy inclusivity is in the spotlight.
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Smart Meetings
MARCH 27, 2025
When it comes to incorporating healthy experiences in events, the saying meet people where they are was the touchstone for a series of seven Caesars Entertainment Meetings & Events Wellness Roadshows crossing the country. To educate meeting professionals about the companys curated wellness menus of catering and content options, gatherings are happening from Washington, D.C., to Scottsdale and Columbus, Ohio, to Atlanta, Georgia.
EventSource
MARCH 25, 2025
If youre envisioning a wedding that perfectly captures the essence of your love story, Dale and Novas sophisticated celebration at the Eagles Nest Golf Club is sure to inspire you. With the talented Focus Photo & Video team behind the lens, every magical moment of the couples long-awaited day was captured in stunning detail! Novas radiant elegance was enhanced by the expert artistry of Anya K Beauty , seamlessly complementing the stunning decor.
Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective
In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.
Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 26, 2025
Event professionals are urged to register now for The Meetings Show 2025 to gain access to an unforgettable experience. The UKs leading event that brings together the worlds meetings and events community returns to Excel London on 25-26 June, offering high quality educational and networking opportunities and the chance to meet over 650 global event suppliers.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 27, 2025
U.S. Travel Association has designated April 3 as Global Meetings Industry Day, an annual international event celebrating the major impact meetings, conferences, trade shows and exhibitions have on people, businesses and communities. Global Meetings Industry Day, or GMID as most call it, has roots that go back more than two decades in Canada. It started as National Meetings Industry Day, thanks to the passion and dedication of the Canadian MPI chapters.
EventSource
MARCH 24, 2025
Planning a birthday party is a wonderful way to celebrate with family and friends. From choosing the perfect theme to arranging entertainment, every detail plays a role in making the event memorable! However, when it comes to birthday party mistakes, things dont always go as planned. Maybe the cake shows up in the wrong flavour, the entertainment cancels at the last minute, or you completely forget to check the weather for that outdoor celebration.
Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 27, 2025
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has reacted to the Chancellor of the Exchequers Spring Statement 2025, which was presented in the House of Commons yesterday. The MIAs chief executive, Shonali Devereaux, said on the following areas: Economic Growth While yesterday’s statement offered little for specific industries such as events, the Office for Budget Responsibilitys decision to cut the UKs growth forecast for 2025 from 2% to 1% highlights the urgent need for government to recognise
Event Marketer
MARCH 24, 2025
FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover FBI raids, Corona Island and the resurrection of 29Rooms. CREATORS PRESS RECORD AS THE FBI RAIDS AN NYC ART GALLERY In the age of AI, deepfakes, deceptive influencer posts and, yes, brand stunts, many of us rightfully find ourselves asking: Is this real?
Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader
Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 25, 2025
Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE were greeted by enthusiastic faces from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The hospitality students were part of a larger partnership with the university that embodies Cal Polys learn by doing ethos. To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice presi
EventSource
MARCH 25, 2025
This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of checking out Oliver & Bonacini’s latest endeavour, The River , located in the north end of Toronto. From the moment I stepped inside, I could tell this was no ordinary venue and I was right! The venue is a stunning, modern, architectural feat tying together the beauty of nature with innovative architectural design – the perfect backdrop for any event.
Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 27, 2025
Ministry Venues is shaking up the wedding scene with a bold new concept at The Ministrybringing a fresh, modern approach to saying I do. With its industrial charm and lively atmosphere, The Ministry is the perfect backdrop for couples looking to break away from tradition and create a wedding that feels personal, stylish, and completely their own. From ceremonies to after-parties, the venues layout is designed to keep the celebration flowing.
Event Marketer
MARCH 25, 2025
The food and fashion worlds continue to collide , and American Eagle on March 21 and 22 activated its own spin on the concept with the Denim Deli, a pop-up in Nashville that highlighted the brands signature denim collection while feeding consumers a complimentary signature sandwich from Music Citys iconic Mitchells Deli. Designed for an extended engagement, consumers placed orders, hung out with friends in the communal seating, customized their giveaways, and checked out live music.
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Smart Meetings
MARCH 26, 2025
Historic or new, these new and renovated properties are guaranteed landmarks From exciting new builds to historic gems reinvigorated with new life, discover a new and renovated property certain to make your meeting iconic. Not only will you find yourself gathering in a bucket-list city, but a bucket-list hotel thats an integral part of the city life.
EventSource
MARCH 27, 2025
Alessandra and Michael’s wedding was truly unforgettable. They wanted a celebration that was elegant, warm, and full of joy, and it was exactly that. With a stunning white and gold theme, the day felt luxurious, yet inviting. The Pearle Hotel & Spa , with its gorgeous views and beautiful design, set the perfect stage for their big day. The talented Liza Litvinovich captured all the moments beautifully, from the laughter-filled candid shots to the intimate quiet moments.
Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 24, 2025
Good morning, please find below the latest news from BMA House. Kind regards, Adam For immediate release 24 March, 2025 BMA House commemorates 100 years as the home of the British Medical Association BMA House has commenced a year-long commemoration of its 100th anniversary as the headquarters of The British Medical Association. In 1925, the BMA relocated from 429 The Strand to the iconic BMA House in Tavistock Square, a building rich in character and history in the heart of Bloomsbury, London.
Event Marketer
MARCH 27, 2025
Across its storied 122-year history, Crayola has never revived a collection of retired crayon colorsuntil now. As part of its year-long Campaign for Creativity , which centers on the vital role that color plays in inspiring creativity, the brand unretired eight beloved hues , then marked the occasion with a nostalgic, family-friendly pop-up reunion in New Yorks Union Square.
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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.
Smart Meetings
MARCH 27, 2025
Wellness is already in events DNA. See in action how planners can amplify it to multiply ROI. Smart Meetings Wellness Experience brought not-a-buzzword, capital-W Wellness to life in word and action. From keynotes and education about what wellness truly is (and why it matters for every planner, along with their attendees) to moments large and small that showcased what wellness looks like in an event, every attendee walked away with not only a greater understanding of what wellness is logically,
PCMA Convene
MARCH 24, 2025
Pastries and desserts are just some of the prolifically problematic foods that are most likely to go to waste at meetings and events. Aurora Dawn Benton, founder of Astrapto, a sustainability and social impact consulting firm, has polled more than 1,000 planners and venue staff to establish the kinds of food items that are most likely to be wasted at events and it is the same stuff every time, over and over and over again, Benton said.
Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 25, 2025
– Louisa Watson, Chair of beam As Chair of beam , I speak on behalf of a sector that continues to show resilience and innovation in the face of ongoing economic uncertainty. The business events, accommodation and meetings industry contributes more than 61 billion to the UK economy each year, yet it remains particularly vulnerable to inflationary pressures, talent shortages and inconsistent government support.
Event Marketer
MARCH 26, 2025
The show floor at VMX is alive with the sounds of cats purring, puppies barking and djs jamming. But this year, the Veterinary Meeting & Expo embraced a buzzy art theme that gave exhibitors a creative license to experiment. Around the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL, 735 exhibits drew attendees in with crafts, paintings, photo ops, swag, animal meet-and-greets and relaxation areas, all mapping back to the shows Festival of the HeARTS theme.
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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
Smart Meetings
MARCH 26, 2025
Why event professionals should look beyond just automation and efficiency, and use AI to unlock the creativity of your audience and make better human connections On a stage in Rome last year, I listened to event producer Colja Dams assert that currently, the industry is seeing too many “AI hammers” desperately hunting for nails. Hes right, but he didnt go far enough.
Event Industry News
MARCH 27, 2025
RefTech, a long-established and highly regarded provider of event registration, badging and scanning solutions has been appointed to provide badging for The Business of Events: Global Policy Forum, taking place at IET London: Savoy Place on Tuesday 1st April 2025. RefTech will be delivering its award-winning badging solution to ensure a seamless, professional experience for attendees.
Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 26, 2025
Drayton Manor Resort joins Venues of Excellence Drayton Manor Resort in Tamworth, West Midlands is the latest member to join Venues of Excellence (VOE) in 2025. As a renowned theme park and resort with outstanding corporate meeting and event facilities, Drayton Manor joins a prestigious network of unique, diverse, and independent venues across the UK.
Event Marketer
MARCH 28, 2025
A sneak preview of the upcoming 23 rd annual Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas Theres only one place where professionals who are all in on event marketing, all the time, come together as one community to forge new connections and new perspectives on an ever-evolving industryand thats EMS. This year at the 23 rd annual Experiential Marketing Summit , April 14-16 at the MGM Grand, Las Vegas, event peeps will together contemplate a Big Bold Future.
Speaker: Jennifer Hodroge, Omni-Channel Strategic Leader, Forrester CX Certified
Marketers know that personalization is the key to engagement—but with limited budgets and time, how do you prioritize what, where, and how to personalize? Aligning your content, campaigns, and buyer experiences requires a deep understanding of customer needs. In this new webinar with expert Jennifer Hodroge, we’ll explore how to leverage insights and customer journey mapping to build personalization strategies that deliver real impact.
Coterie Spark
MARCH 24, 2025
Are you ready to unlock the power of AI at your next conference? AI is reshaping the conference planning landscape, offering groundbreaking tools that engage attendees, streamline management, and maximize impact. Were talking about more than task automation here; harnessing AI capabilities can help conference hosts deliver truly personalized experiences for everyone involved: attendees, VIPs, sponsors, vendors, staff, and more.
EventMB
MARCH 28, 2025
Skift Take: IMEX Head of Programming Tahira Endean lives and breathes creativity. So it makes perfect sense that she would dream up the idea of categorizing joy as a KPI and then write a book about it.
Prestige Events Magazine
MARCH 26, 2025
By Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm (previously Allseated) This time last year, the Meetings Industry PULSE Survey (Jan 2024) showed a surge in event tech investment with 46% of planners intending to increase their tech spending, despite a cost-conscious environment. The latest PULSE Survey February 2025 reveals that while optimism has softened, event demand remains strong, reinforcing the critical role of technology in helping planners manage costs, streamline operations, and improve event executi
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