Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. Meeting planners may also want to consider alternative cities that may offer better financial options. growth in innovation and 15.7%

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

All funds raised will go directly to Hospitality Action, the leading hospitality industry charity dedicated to providing financial and mental health support to hospitality professionals in need.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Covering a wide range of events, including corporate, public, and charity sectors, the UK events industry has proven itself to be a vital economic driver, contributing not just financially but also culturally and socially. As the nation continues its recovery, the industry is paving the way for future growth and innovation. billion.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 7, 2025

The financial services companyactivated Tour Through Time, a custom AR experience that took users through nine legendary Players Championship moments, guided by longtime Morgan Stanley brand ambassador and 11-time PGA Tour winner Justin Rose. American Express also highlighted small businesses as part of its sponsorship of the 2024 U.S.

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EventSource

OCTOBER 11, 2024

While it may be on a smaller scale, an intimate wedding still requires thoughtful planning, especially when it comes to crafting a budget that aligns with both your vision and financial reality.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Three primary risk categories are emerging as organizations weigh their options for major conferences in 2021: Mitigating financial risk. Mitigating Financial Risk. Financial predictions. Financial challenges continue to be at the forefront for many associations. Member considerations and communications.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

to enhance financial wellness and stability for its frontline employees, many of whom work in markets that experience seasonal ebb and flow of business volumes. Brumark launched its Brumark Designer Portal that allows designers to visualize the company’s products, including XL Carpet and Flex Flooring, in their trade show and exhibit designs.

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Event Marketer

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Brands Level Up Financial services organizations and industry suppliers brought their A-game and leaned into the concept of serious fun with polished, and sometimes quirky, exhibits and imaginative hospitality. At Money20/20, attendees had an opportunity to have up to six 12-minute meetings that best met their goals.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2025

In response, a wave of new fundraisers and volunteer initiatives has emerged, aimed at providing much-needed financial assistance, essential supplies and a sense of hope to those facing this unimaginable hardship. The SITE Foundations Moira Hearn Fund is providing financial support for SITE members who have been impacted by the fires.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Financial and insurance industry meeting planners face complex demands. Many plan both internal and customer events, incentive trips and sales meetings. They are tasked with setting the stage for executive planning sessions and bringing together remote teams. The stakes are high, and rules must be followed.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 10, 2024

On the pricing theme, Julie Ireland, Chief Financial Officer & Company Secretary expects prices will increase as the effects of the budget kick in especially in the hospitality and retail sectors. This could lead to pricing instability in the mid-market, medium sized event marketplace.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Sustainable Event Planning: Action Steps to Lasting Strategy In October, Smart Meetings hosted a webinar with sustainability thought leaders in the tourism and meetings industries: Ellie Hurley, events director at Financial and Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP); Tiffany Eck, associate director, destination services at Visit Denver; and Lori (..)

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 28, 2024

With support from a handful of brand partners, the organization is hosting free half-day experiences that provide students with the opportunity to engage with female professionals via networking, partner activations and panel discussions, like “Financial Intelligence: 4 Steps to Financial Success Post College” presented by Frost Bank.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Geopolitical tension, including conflict in the Middle East and friction between China and Taiwan as well as Russia and NATO, is the top concern of financial stakeholders considering near-term business. Small event RFPs increased to 97% of 2019 levels.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 22, 2025

The appointment comes as the SEC enters its 40 th year and accelerates an ambitious growth plan that will see its venues continue to attract the biggest artists and events, and deliver significant financial return for Scotland and Glasgow.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 11, 2025

Photos: Courtesy of Lush Cosmetics Related: CSR Campaigns: Inside Intuits Financial Literacy Forum Series with the NFL In My STEM Era: How e.l.f. We’ll continue working with them to figure out what’s the best way that Lush can help the work that they’re doing, and help [advance] this desperately needed conversation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

Reflecting the deepening crisis faced by thousands of hospitality workers across the UK, the charity provided financial and emotional support to more hospitality households facing hardship than ever before.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

A budget is a detailed forecast of what will be happening financially at your event. When building your event budget, it’s best to determine what financial success means for your event and how you want to measure it. Determine What Financial Success Means to You And How It Relates To Your Event Budget.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Strehle followed a path into events right away, landing her first job on a strategic events team at Principal Financial Group focused on experiences and event logistics for clients at the end of the sales cycle. Strehle heads up a group of five that sits in marketing operations and ladders up to the vp of marketing. After studying p.r.,

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

We support the Global Destination Report as it highlights the very real financial and operational pressures many destinations face, particularly around skills shortages. This report shows the invaluable economic engine that exists when business events are given the right support.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 5, 2025

Such was the case for financial technology platform Adyen, which, with the help of its merchant partners, leveraged a widespread presence at NRF 2025 to give customers and prospects hands-on experience with its omnichannel payment solutions.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Of course, event KPIs can vary from basic attendance numbers and financials to more far-reaching topics like post-event visibility. Financial success is often the most straightforward metric to measure when you’re looking at event KPIs! This number will give a quick snapshot of the event’s immediate financial impact.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 19, 2025

The 10 winners of Tomorrows Talent 2025 are: Natasha Bahia, senior events coordinator, Successful Events Amarnath Robbinson, memberships and event manager, Christian Tours LTD Millie Fitzpatrick, assistant meetings & events sales manager, Hotel Football Macauley Hicks-Williams, project manager, DRPG Hannah Elston, community and event marketing (..)

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Enter: The Data Bank by Straight Talk, a bank-themed pop-up experience that gave attendees the opportunity to turn mobile data usage into real-deal financial rewards. The activation hit New York City on Feb. 18, then made its way to East New Jersey on Feb.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Over the last year, Smart Meetings wrote about contract and budgeting tips and trends this year for the event planner who wants to keep on top of their financials, so they can keep creating memorable experiences. What they aren’t so great at is considering the nuances in your financial plan.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Providing relief for hospitality workers in crisis, the charity is a safety net for its service users, supplying everything from financial assistance to mental health resources. The Belfry will also continue its long-standing and unwavering support for Hospitality Action.

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Event Marketer

DECEMBER 13, 2021

‘Tis the season for giving, and digital financial services brand Ally pulled out all the stops to brighten New Yorkers’ spirits by anonymously picking up their tabs at various venues around the city on Nov. More From Ally’s Event Portfolio: Ally Financial’s CMO on Gamification, Economic Mobility and Financial Literacy.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2025

Budget Cuts and Cancellations Shifts are bound to happen, especially for financial reasons. Past Success is Also Important Venues and hotels like to know that groups have a history or track record of successful events and are considered low financial risks. It is always good to be prepared for last-minute changes or cancellations.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Prudential’s ‘Life Stages’-Themed Escape Room Immerses Consumers in Financial Wellness. Financial gurus and co-hosts Bilal and Millings of the “Earn Your Leisure” podcast also led a session with Chance the Rapper to discuss the importance of building wealth, accessing capital and establishing generational wealth.

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IMG

MARCH 17, 2025

Be Financially Savvy Learn about cash flow, pricing, and profitability. Here are her top lessons for women who are ready to take the leap: Know Your Why A strong purpose will keep you going through challenges. Build Your Network Surround yourself with mentors, peers, and supporters.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

New Finance Director EeLain Ong has worked across multiple sectors throughout her 28-year career in financial services. A qualified Chartered Accountant who has launched three successful start-ups, EeLain’s most recent positions were as Chief Financial Officer at Through Transport Insurance and DHL Insurance.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 5, 2021

Typically, ROI is thought of as a financial metric to evaluate the profitability of an investment. Some event stakeholders use ROI as a financial tool to evaluate the profitability of holding or attending an event. Others view it as a non-financial metric. So let’s define event ROI in a little more detail.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Melissa Moten, vice president of experience and event solutions at The Collective by BCD M&E, spoke with Smart Meetings to discuss six elements that can contribute to a successful and financially smart incentive trip.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Wynn Resorts’ New Financial Forecasts for Its UAE Project On Tuesday, Wynn Resorts debuted a significantly expanded presentation of its UAE casino project to investors and analysts. Wynn Al Marjan Island, located in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), is projected to open in 2027 and cost $5.1 billion, a $1.2 billion increase from a previous estimate.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 21, 2024

This type of help from businesses can provide crucial support in the following forms: Financial: The most widely-known type of sponsorship is a company donating money to fund an event. Financial Reliability Since most corporate sponsorships provide monetary support, your partner should be financially reliable.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 17, 2025

Richard Hutton, chief financial officer, Clermont Hotel Group When the Chancellor announced the changes to National Insurance Contributions, it was suggested that shareholders in companies affected would absorb some impact through reduced profits.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Because of this, planners are being forced to reevaluate their financial resources and approach because of the rising demand for venues and associated services. AI helps in saving time and financial resources if used correctly. Because of the pandemic, events had to become more virtual.

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