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Introducing Claude AI Event Builder: The Future of Event Planning

rsvpBOOK

In the fast-paced world of event management, efficiency is key. At rsvpBOOK, we’ve always been committed to simplifying the complexities of event planning. Today, we’re excited to announce our latest innovation: Claude AI Event Builder, a revolutionary tool that streamlines the entire event creation process by harnessing the power of AI.

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A plea to journalists, interviewers, and podcasters

Conferences that Work

Here’s a simple plea to journalists, interviewers, and podcasters: After you interview me, please let me know when your article or interview will be published! This blog is one of the most popular resources on meeting design, so I frequently receive interview requests. Journalists often seek my insights on current issues, quoting me in their articles.

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Events Industry Rallies to Help Asheville After Devastating Hurricanes 

EventMB

Skift Take: Two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton, left a path of destruction that stretched from Florida to Virginia. Asheville, a popular destination for meetings, was severely impacted. The meetings industry is doing its part to help.

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Protected: SpotMe Launches Onomi: The Event-Centric Customer Engagement Solution for Life Sciences

SpotMe Blog

This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Protected: SpotMe Launches Onomi: The Event-Centric Customer Engagement Solution for Life Sciences appeared first on SpotMe.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

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.

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How Much Will Meeting Costs Go Up in 2025?

MeetingsNet

A Maritz report forecasts expected cost increases for group-focused hotels, airfares, F&B, and wages for event staff. Here’s what to plan for. If your 2025 meeting budgets aren’t at least 4.3 percent over what you spent this year, there’s a good chance you’ll find yourself in the hole. That’s upshot of the meetings and events cost forecast released by Maritz as part of the IMEX America edition of its industry trends report.

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Helsinki Earns Top Spot in Destination Sustainability Index

EventMB

Skift Take: The latest edition of the industry’s only ranking of destinations focused on sustainability benchmarks the strategies, action plans, and initiatives of 100 cities and regions worldwide.

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SEPHORiA 2024: How Sephora Transformed a Flagship Event into a Global Property

Event Marketer

Sephora’s flagship event was always meant to travel to different U.S. markets, and this year, SEPHORiA made its way to Atlanta for the first time. From Sept. 27-28, the brand welcomed fans, influencers, brand founders and its own leadership to celebrate all things beauty and explore industry trends and innovations. For beauty superfans, it was the ultimate glow-up.

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Why Use Intent-Based Networking to Connect Participants with Purpose? 

Event Leadership Institute

In the fast-paced world of business events, traditional networking often feels like a game of chance — hoping that the right conversation or connection will happen in a crowded room. But what if networking wasn’t left to luck? What if every interaction you had was intentional, focused, and aligned with your goals? Intent-based networking leverages participant data, advanced algorithms, and artificial intelligence to match individuals with shared goals and interests.

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Niloufar and Farzad’s Luxurious Garden Wedding at Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto

EventSource

Niloufar and Farzad’s wedding day was a beautiful culmination of their dream for a celebration that felt both timeless and deeply personal. Held in the stunning garden of the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto , the lush greenery and elegant decor created the perfect setting that made their day truly special. The ceremony was intimate, filled with heartfelt moments that reflected their unique journey, while the lively reception captured the joy of their union.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

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.

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How I Got My Start In Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Few people wake up one morning and decide they want to be a planner. Most literally fall into the meetings industry, like these 10 planners did.

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From Barbie Pop-ups to College Tours, Inside Stanley’s ‘Learn More’ Experiential Strategy

Event Marketer

Fans of Stanley’s tumblers and drinkware products are dedicated. They post about their cup collections on social media and keep up with new releases, particularly brand collabs and movie tie-ins, like Sunday’s release of the Stanley x “Wicked” collection of Quenchers inspired by the upcoming film’s Elphaba and Glinda characters. The limited-edition green and pink collection was very popular , quickly selling out after shoppers flocked to Target and its site to buy the Quenchers, and millions of

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Culinary Crystal Ball: How Data Analytics is Revolutionizing Catering Trends

Caterease

In today’s fast-paced world, the catering industry is not just about preparing sumptuous meals; it’s about predicting what will be on everyone’s plates next year. With data analytics at the helm, catering professionals and event planners are gaining unprecedented insights into culinary trends. If you’re in the business of delighting taste buds, this blog post is your roadmap to harnessing the power of data to stay ahead of the curve.

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The Jockey Club Venues bolsters leadership team with new hires to drive business growth

Prestige Events Magazine

The Jockey Club Venues , a collection of prestigious racecourse event and hospitality venues across the UK, has strengthened its Business Development team with the appointment of Dan Elliott in the new role of Head of New Business. Dan will join newly promoted Head of Conference and Events Sales for the group, Charlotte Jones. Charlotte, who previously led the growth of The Jockey Club’s Conference and Events business in the West region, will now expand her scope to a national level to drive rob

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

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

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Health-Conscious Nonalcoholic Cocktails Offer an Alternative To Sugary Mocktails

EventMB

Skift Take: Move over alcohol and sugary mocktails, nonalcoholic cocktails with ingredients that are good for you are gaining in popularity.

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Hot Flavors: Six Brands That Crushed Sampling at NACS 2024

Event Marketer

Bourbon-glazed fried chicken with fluffy biscuits, Barbie Jelly Belly and Orange Cream Coke… it was enough to convert any health-food addict into a convenience store connoisseur. The 2024 NACS Show, a global event for the convenience store industry, brought together over 26,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 8-10, setting a new record with attendance up 8.5 percent compared to last year and 3.8 percent higher than the previous record in 2018.

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Best Birthday Party Games for Kids

EventSource

Planning your kid’s birthday party is an exciting adventure, with endless options from choosing a theme to setting up decorations. At the heart of every memorable party are the games that bring laughter and connection. But what’s the best birthday party games for kids? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! We know organizing the right games can be a bit overwhelming, finding the right mix is essential.

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TESTBED Launches New Upgrades with TESTBED 1.3

Prestige Events Magazine

TESTBED, the largest blank canvas venue in Leeds, has unveiled exciting new updates with the launch of its latest iteration, TESTBED 1.3. As part of the venue’s ongoing mission to offer a innovative space for events, TESTBED has introduced several key enhancements to elevate the experience for organisers and attendees alike. With 10,000 sq. ft. of versatile space, TESTBED now features a massive 55-ft projection screen, perfect for immersive visual displays.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

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!

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San Francisco Travel Association’s New CEO Outlines Plans to Escape the City’s Doom Loop Narrative

EventMB

Skift Take: Anna Marie Presutti is finding new ways to increase funds for the San Francisco Travel Association, which is crucial to revitalizing its meetings and events business.

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The Brief: Trade-In Trucks and Skate Thrus

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Trade-In Trucks, skate thrus and Frosty fixes. CAN’T GET A MCFLURRY? IT’S WENDY’S ‘FROSTY FIX’ TRUCKS TO THE RESCUE You know we can’t resist a good brand trolling moment, and Wendy’s fit the bill with its latest stunt , which promoted its $1 small Frosty—a rival of the McFlurry.

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Get to Know… Sebastien Centner of Eatertainment Events & Catering

EventSource

The Basics Name: Sebastien Centner Company: Eatertainment Events & Catering Years with the company: 20+ So how’d you get started? It was sort of by accident. My parents were both economists who ‘accidentally’ fell into the restaurant business so I grew up in and around restaurants, working from a young age and while I was heading for a career in tech, I got drawn back into the hospitality business for what I thought would be a short time.

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Design Museum’s 2025 exhibition programme revealed Creative and immersive event experiences set to dominate

Prestige Events Magazine

The Design Museum has revealed its full exhibition programme for 2025, with the opportunity for planners to get creative and immerse their guests in London’s trailblazing Blitz club and the unique world of film director Wes Anderson. Headlining the 2025 programme is a first-of-its-kind exhibition that examines the unique cinematic vision of Wes Anderson, which has been made in collaboration with the celebrated American filmmaker.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

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.

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So Many Hotel Brands, So Little Impact on Planners 

EventMB

Skift Take: The proliferation of hotel brands has made planners’ jobs more confusing – and had little influence on their final choices for meetings.

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Q&A: 10 Minutes with Luiz Pustiglione of Caterpillar Inc.

Event Marketer

Luiz Pustiglione, Marketing Director, Caterpillar It’s not every day that you need a foldout map to navigate a trade show exhibit… Flanked by towering trucks and equipment, the 56,000-square-foot Caterpillar exhibit at MINExpo INTERNATIONAL 2024 invited attendees to the mine site of the future, showcasing the latest in automation, sustainability and energy optimization, among other areas.

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Female-founded technology platform Where You At raises £2.5 million in pre-seed funding round

Event Industry News

Where You At (WYA), is a female-founded mesh technology platform designed to help make congested events safer. It uses indoor mapping and mesh hardware to help users stay connected in busy events, enabling people to communicate even when there is no phone signal.

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60 seconds with Dan Le Grange

Prestige Events Magazine

1/ You’ve been with GLL trading as Better for over a decade. What’s been the standouts from those years? Since joining GLL, I’ve established and driven the growth of our Better Venues portfolio through focussing on the unique opportunities it presents to venue hirers across the UK and Northern Ireland. From historical buildings like Ashburton Hall to contemporary buildings and state-of-the-art iconic sports facilities like Lee Valley White Water Centre and the National Cycling Centre

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5 Things Businesses Need to Know to Thrive in a Post-COVID World

People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

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Oak View Group Invests in Global Stadium Business with Dedicated Division, OVG Stadia

Exhibitor Magazine

DENVER, CO - Oak View Group (OVG), a global leader in venue development, management, premium hospitality services and 360-degree solutions, announced.

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2025 Trend Guide: Outdoor Experiences

Event Marketer

The experiential marketing industry was built on the perception of impermanence. Early event marketers chased moments, designed one-off activations and pop-ups, and relied on tents for shelter as affordable and logistically viable options for the outdoors and the timeline. But the industry has grown up, and so have the clients and their expectations.

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How to Plan a Surprise Birthday Party

EventSource

Planning a surprise birthday party is one of the most exciting (and slightly nerve-wracking) ways to celebrate someone special. It’s all about creating that magical moment where the guest of honour walks into a room full of cheers, laughter, and, of course, a big surprise. And, while there’s definitely a bit of sleuthing involved, with the right plan in place, you can pull off an unforgettable surprise party without a hitch!