Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The meetings and events facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort have been renamed the Ian Edwards Conference Centre to celebrate the memory of the venue’s long-serving Chief Executive Officer, who sadly passed away last month.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Our innovative eco-friendly programs and initiatives are designed to protect our surroundings, minimise our carbon footprint and promote green tourism and this accolade is just another testament to our hard work and dedication to follow through on those commitments.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The impact of the four-day event is anticipated to be worth more than £1 million for the West Midlands’ economy. The Bureau supported Professor Binner, and also worked with the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) to secure a suitable venue and accommodation, suggest social programme options and compose the bid document.

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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. We are expecting this year to be no exception, especially as we have some exciting new features that will enhance the experience, so I encourage event professionals to register now to ensure you can attend with ease in June.

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APRIL 21, 2022

Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2016, the venue even opened a ride, The Slide, at the ArcelorMittal Orbit, which doubles as the United Kingdom’s tallest public art piece.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

While cannabis-related tourism is on the rise, Visit Mendocino County is looking to further tap into this growing market. Forbes estimates cannabis tourism is a $1.7 And that step is one full of much opportunity for event professionals. And the industry is projected to reach $37 billion in 2024. Canna-friendly Accommodations.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 8, 2022

While cannabis-related tourism is on the rise, Visit Mendocino County is looking to further tap into this growing market. Forbes estimates cannabis tourism is a $1.7 And that step is one full of much opportunity for event professionals. And the industry is projected to reach $37 billion in 2024. Canna-friendly Accommodations.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Blenheim Palace is setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism and conservation, becoming a destination of choice for the conscious traveller. ” Blenheim Palaces dedication to sustainability earned them the accolade of Sustainable Tourism Provider of the Year at the UKinbound Awards for Excellence 2024.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Smart Meetings caught up with Lauren Johnson, senior sales manager, and Courtney Pickett, convention sales manager, of Louisville Tourism to share meeting trends and find out the special ingredient for creating memorable experiences for groups large and small. Courtney Pickett. The second trend Johnson’s been a witness to: big smiles.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

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. The right policies can unlock growth, investment and global competitiveness.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest cant-miss news in tourism and travel. For meeting profs organizing conferences and corporate gatherings at the Shaw Centre and other downtown venues, this new transit option simplifies logistics for international delegates.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 3, 2025

Tyra Dyson, CMP, DES Chief Events Strategist, TCD Events & Hospitality See her speak in Smart Start: Better Together: Championing Women in Events. What makes the meetings and events industry special? The hospitality and tourism sector is instrumental in driving the global economy. What does GMID mean to you?

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

The stunt had social media users in a frenzy, with content captured from creators at the event totaling 15 million-plus views, and counting. The brand will also take over a private residence during Coachella to host an exclusive outer space-themed VIP event. Moral of the story? Question everything.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2025

The price of the tragic disaster is even greater when calculating the loss of tourism and meetings revenue that is so important to the region. Beteta said going ahead with a planned event as STS did or planning a new one is a meaningful way to show that the area is still an attractive destination for attendees and avert an economic crisis.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It was BMA House’s seventh year either in-person or virtually (due to COVID) hosting the major event. It makes sense then that BMA House, a venue renowned for its sustainable practices, would be the setting for their annual ceremony. Hosting the event is a perfect reflection of our own sustainable journey.”

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

As corporations pledge to be more sustainable, the event industry seeks lasting solutions. The world, and the event industry, entered a new reality last year when the U.N. More on This Topic: 10 Event Sustainability Ideas to Implement Right Now. THE PANDEMIC EFFECT.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Meeting planners have many options when choosing a city to host their next corporate event. Learn More Explorable & Lively Downtown Area Many of Boises popular meeting venues are located in the heart of the city, only ten minutes from the airport. For events with attendees traveling from across the globe, this is a huge benefit!

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

The Venues Collection can announce that all their UK conference & training venues have achieved the ‘silver’ level in the Green Tourism ‘Green Meetings’ Standard – the world’s largest sustainable certification programme. Sustainability is constantly evolving and our venues are now working towards achieving gold.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Avoid pitfalls and protect your event Contracts are the lifeblood and backbone of the meetings industry. Warner also suggests adding a frustration of purpose clause if the reason the event was planned is no longer viable. Ask the venue to provide a breakdown of all fees. Sometimes, the numbers can get lost in the fine print.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Copper Box Arena, one of London’s high profile multi-use event venues, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Stratford Hotel, a luxury accommodation and hospitality destination. The ground-breaking partnership will deliver great value to event organisers and attendees at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In search of comfortable-yet-affordable accommodations for your next meeting or event? As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. This initiative could also elevate Nice as a destination for more intentional, high-quality events. just became easier.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 29, 2024

Leading conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre, has launched its new ‘Our London’ campaign. The multichannel campaign features an innovative digital storybook, created by QEII to celebrate and promote London as one of the world’s premier destinations for business events. OurLondon

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EventMB

MAY 29, 2024

Arizona Office of Tourism Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Bleisure travelers don’t want the same old travel experiences they see on social media; they want to be the first in their friend group to explore and adventure somewhere new.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

As an award-winning leading UK academic venue, Keele University Events & Conferencing have just been awarded a ‘Green Meetings Gold Accreditation.’ But more importantly, engaged with suppliers to understand their sustainability commitments and how these impacted on the events and conferencing business.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

From mixology to meeting and event service, culinary arts to towel art, students were able to experience firsthand the variety of rewarding career paths available in this industry. Hospitality offers more than just a job—it is a long-term career where you can grow, develop valuable skills, and make a real impact on people’s experiences.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Thanks to a growing awareness of the potential drawbacks of meetings and events, such as food waste, energy use, environmental damage and more, both meeting profs and vendors have spurred an evolution in how all sides approach planning and executing gatherings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2024

World Kabaddi is delighted to announce bookmaker Paddy Power as the competition’s Title Sponsor at the launch event which welcomes around 200 West Midlands partners and stakeholders to enjoy an exhibition kabaddi match. The tournament is expected to attract global attention, bringing economic benefits and tourism to the area.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. and Blacks in Travel & Tourism.

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APRIL 13, 2020

This is the third in a series of blogs posts, written collaboratively by our team, which uncover lessons learned in advising dozens of our clients on their events in the time of COVID-19. The timing of recovery is going to be dependent on consumers and businesses having confidence that our cities and venues are safe again.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Earlier this month, Melbourne played host to AIME (Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event) 2025its been called the IMEX of APAC at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Alongside the rebrand, the family have also committed to developing other properties on the estate with the renovation of two additional estate houses for tourism and hospitality. Innes House continues to serve as an exclusive venue for gatherings, corporate events, bespoke retreats and weddings.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: With industrial buildings transformed into state-of-the-art venues, a growing reputation as the “Silicon Valley of Europe,” and a blossoming tourism industry, discover why Poland is becoming a first choice for event and meeting planners worldwide.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Refract Seattle 2024 was the largest yet, in the festival’s sixth year—and it’s a shining example of an opportunity for business meetings and events, from citywides to VIP groups, to get connected with the locale of their chosen destination in an unforgettable way. We just want people to know who we are.

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