EventMB

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Skift Take: Weekend business events have shed their taboo status, emerging as an opportunity that can enrich, rather than intrude upon, family time.

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IMG

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The future of experiential marketing is here! In 2025, brands will redefine audience engagement with AI-driven personalization, authentic storytelling, and community-first experiences. In-person events are back in high demand, offering meaningful human connections. Meanwhile, immersive technologies like AR/VR and AI influencers will create unforgettable, scalable interactions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Barbican, in partnership with caterer Searcys is offering event planners the opportunity to escape the hustle of the City this summer and immerse their guests in the lush surroundings of its tropical Conservatory. Nestled in the heart of London and home to over 1,500 species of exotic plants, this unique venue provides an inspiring backdrop for corporate and association events.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

To celebrate its 10th Anniversary, the Event Photography Awards organised a special Best Ever contest which saw the ten past EPA Overall Winner images qualify for the final alongside the winners of fifteen Best Ever categories, judged through an online system that attracted votes from some 4,000 event industry professionals from over 40 countries across […]

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Skift Take: After eight years as president and CEO of Visit Baltimore, Al Hutchinson has decided not to renew his contract when it expires on June 30, the DMO said Thursday.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

The Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) has appointed Andrew Saupe as Executive Chef. Saupe, who joined the HACs in-house catering partner Searcys in May 2023, brings over two decades of culinary expertise to the role. A former Warrant Officer Class One with 24 years of regular army service in the Royal Logistics Corps, Saupe has already made an impact on the HACs catering offer with the development of new innovative and seasonal menus.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Love has a way of bringing two souls together in the most beautiful harmony, and Angel and Michaels wedding was a perfect reflection of that enchantment. From the very first glance to the moment, they said I do, every detail of their wedding told a story of dreams fulfilled, promises made, and a future as bright as the sun that blessed their perfect day.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Skift Take: There are many considerations when it comes to seating charts, especially regarding C-level executives and VIPs.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Tunnels of Love, Zero Bodegas and Lunar New Year celebrations. FREEBIES ABOUND AT WELCHS ‘ZERO BODEGA’ POP-UP New Yorkers got a taste of Welchs new Zero Sugar juices last week when the brand popped up a classic NYC-inspired bodega to introduce the new product line.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

The Belfry Hotel & Resort , in Royal Sutton Coldfield, North Warwickshire, is delighted to announce the life-changing charities it will be supporting in 2025. Helping to ensure those who work tirelessly for others have the funding they need to carry out their vital work, the award-winning resort will be fundraising for three charities which make a real and unforgettable difference to people who need it most.

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Exhibitor Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

AUSTIN, TX Destinations International (DI), the world's leading and most respected association representing destination organizations and conventio.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Skift Take: Chris Anderson, TEDs curator for the past 25 years, is passing the torch to new leadership. He has issued an open invitation to anyone who believes they have the resources and ideas to guide TEDs next chapter.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

In a world often consumed by virality and trends, Tanqueray is sticking to its roots and championing the idea that some thingslike a gin martininever go out of style. The brands Classic or Nothing campaign, which launched last fall, has been the driving force behind a new long-term strategy aimed at demystifying the category and making it more accessible to attract a new generation of gin drinkers.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

RIBA at 66 Portland Place, the Grade II* listed home of RIBA, will temporarily close from June 2025 as part of a two-year modernisation programme, meaning there is just four months left to host an event in this Art Deco building. For nearly a century, 66 Portland Place has been a landmark of Londons architecture and culture and has hosted major events from high-profile awards ceremonies and product launches to blockbuster films.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Winter weddings hold a charm like no other, where the seasons stillness meets the warmth of celebration. Mo and Danielas wedding at The Globe and Mail Centre in Toronto embodied this perfectly, blending the crisp beauty of the season with the intimacy of their love story. Perched high above the city, the venues chic interiors and breathtaking panoramic views of the Toronto skyline created a dramatic yet contemporary setting for their day.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Skift Take: At all-inclusive resorts, many items are included in a single price. But beware: You will need to pay for anything above and beyond that.

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MPI

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Filiz Akdede believes using AI tools for analysis, automation and audience engagement insights is critically important for meeting planners who want to stay informed of the latest trends impacting their events. “Adopt an innovation mindset and experiment with content creation, smart networking tools and data-driven decision-making,” says Filiz Akdede, who will be presenting the plenary session “Mega Trends & the Future of Work,” sponsored by IMEX Group, during MPI&rsq

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Thanks to the brilliant support of d&b group, The Power of Events is to livestream its 2 Year Anniversary. broadcast from d&bs Immersive Technology Experience Centre (ITEC), located at the heart of Londons Science Museum, with support from Giant iTabfor lending one of their devices to showcase the Events Industry Insight App –both these Supporters have made this a must-watchdigital experience.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Valentines Day is right around the corner, and on top of producing special-edition products and offers, from heart-shaped pepperoni pizza kits to cooking classes for romantics, brands are seizing this annual opportunity to encourage consumers to stop and smell the roses (or in the case of LEGO, to build one). Brand love is in the air lets explore how and where.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Skift Take: Bizly has made a strategic acquisition that adds group dining to its vision of becoming the leading global platform for booking events of all types.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

GES EMEA has joined forces with charity, the National House Project (NHP), to provide practical support to young people leaving care so that they can go on to live connected and fulfilling lives.

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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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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

60 Great Queen Street has today been unveiled as the exciting new brand identity for commercial events at Londons iconic Freemasons Hall. The announcement comes as Smart Group, the owner of Moving Venue which was appointed as sole catering partner at Freemasons Hall in July 2024, takes on full responsibility for the sales and marketing function for events at the venue.

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StraussCA

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Building on my July 2024 blog, To Meet or Not to Meet. That is the Question , let’s explore a process your Board can use for a meaningful discussion on this topic. Recently a client talked about their annual conference (or do you mean AGM?) and felt overwhelmed by all the factors to consider to make an informed decision on the future of the meeting.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Skift Take: January kicked off 2025 with a flurry of strategic moves in event tech, from major acquisitions in group dining and virtual events to AI-powered product launches.

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MPI

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

You should think of your meeting or event as if it were a person, according to Nils Roemen, who will be presenting the plenary session “The Power of Mesmerizing Moments” during MPI’s European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC), 22-25 February in Istanbul. “Your event has its own dreams, intentions and reasons for inviting people to attend,” says Roemen, experience designer for the Experience Experts.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A pivotal figure in shaping and developing the Irish events industry for the last 25 years, Paul Davis was presented with the Outstanding Contribution Award at Fridays Event Impact Awards in Dublin. CEO of Davis Events Agency, Paul Davis started his career as Ents Officer in University College Dublins Students Union.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Sun-filled meetings are in your future, with these new and renovated resorts. Whether youre drawn to the fresh coastal air or dream of exploring expansive valleys, there are plenty of ways to soak up the sunshine; and we all know that working that natural light into your meetings not only makes them completely beautifulit makes for happier attendees with healthy circadian rhythms.

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EventMB

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Skift Take: The best cost-saving ideas are the ones that are easiest to implement and invisible to attendees.

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