Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2020

IACC has today launched its ‘Critical Pathway to Re-opening’ guide, which shares in-depth strategies and advice on how to reopen venues safely, created specifically for venues hosting meetings, training courses and smaller conferences for up to 150 delegates.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 4, 2020

Further details have been revealed about Ricoh Arena’s plans to enhance its conferencing and exhibition facilities ahead of the Commonwealth Games after receiving multi-million-pound Government funding. The estimated £5.3

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 28, 2022

Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’s Smart Chat Live!, It is crucial to establish what the impossibilities are, “Like, ‘the government is telling me I cannot open my doors, or ‘I cannot have people indoors.’

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has scooped the Sustainability Award for Catering for its catering division, QEII Taste, at the London Venue & Catering Awards. The partnership with Bees Max and the colony on the fourth-floor garden are a great story and a great education initiative.”

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Social Tables

APRIL 13, 2021

Find a great outdoor event venue. The venue is an important component of any outdoor event. Are you headed to a venue that normally has events outdoors? Take the chance to tour the venue and start looking for what the space might need. Also note any quirks or challenges related to the venue. Is it windy?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

ExCel London , a major event venue at the historic Royal Docks, promoted Clover to executive director of event management and guest experience. Fairchild brings extensive experience at Hyatt properties and almost 15 years of experience in food and beverage and sales and marketing management. Anna Clover. Michael Thompson, CMM.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Steve Jones, CEO of Wyboston Venue Management. While overseeing Wyboston Lakes Resort and at the same time acting as consultants to other venues, we have been well placed to identify factors that have been influential in the UK meetings and events, serviced office and land development industries in 2023. Here’s what we’ve concluded.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When it comes to organizing large-scale events like expos, galas, and corporate meetings, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is selecting the right venue. The venue sets the tone for the event, influences attendee experience, and impacts logistics.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2022

In this article, we break down exactly how to throw a Halloween party and guide you step-by-step through the entire process, from selecting the right venue and refining the party’s theme to sending invitations and making a menu. When you think of your dream venue, what do you see? How many guests would you like to invite? Get started.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2023

As a result, venuedirectoy.com now offers a total of 2,629 global green accredited venues and 1,755 nationally, cementing its position as the UK’s largest database of sustainable venues. Behind each green venue listing lies substantial scrutiny of the standards and practices each venue – or venue group – subscribes to.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. With these new venues, San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area offer more than 360 special event facilities in addition to the city’s impressive Moscone Convention Center.

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EventMB

MAY 31, 2022

Simply asking the hotel or venue if they are compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other equivalent government regulations is far from enough, according to Evans. Just as important as what is being served is ensuring that all attendees can easily access the food. Evans said. Up to the Plate.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In case you haven’t had your fill of politics during this election season, let’s talk about government meetings. How much of your meetings and events business is government-based? Way back in our earlier history, government was a little bit stronger out in this area. come to specialize in them? It worked out for us.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. Planners may rely on one or two vendors for smaller events, like a business luncheon, while food vendors may make up as much as 5% of the total attendee count at massive outdoor events (e.g., Food & and beverage suppliers.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Knebworth House has become the latest venue to join Lime Venue Portfolio, extending the groups historic, heritage and country house options for event organisers looking for rural retreat-style meetings and events. Again, this is about giving our clients choice within our portfolio, be it sporting stadia, attraction or heritage.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Contract tips to keep in mind A quarter century into the second millennium, there are several things that remain constant: humans need food, water and shelter to survive; the law of gravity is still in play; and event contracts are still a necessity between meeting professionals and hospitality venues.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2020

Overall, uniqueness and the “wow” experience were the most influential factors in planners’ selection of a venue for ancillary activities, according to the FICP’s fall survey. “As Whether it’s venue labor, bus drivers or catering staff, shortening an event slightly can help reduce costs.”. Work with Partners—and Haggle.

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Python Events

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The threat of COVID-19 has not completely passed, requiring venues and event managers to pay attention to lessons learned from the pandemic. One of the first considerations when planning an event is the current government health restrictions. The venue and facilities used for the event may also have specific COVID-19 protocols.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 21, 2021

The next morning, outside of the general session was another gathering where at least a dozen people probably handled the coffee and a display of fruit, pastries and yogurt before you plated your food. Asian governments have emphasized strong adherence to self-quarantine in the case of travel or exposure. You get the picture.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. Here are highlights.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I As a nod to food allergies, elegant labeling listing everything in the box, and the company logo aligned with the theme of the event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2023

In 2016, we made the decision to invest £250k in refurbishing the 1980s conference room into a 5-star wedding venue, which saw tremendous success, having increased and then doubled our average wedding spend. Last year, we opened the Bar and Terrace 2021, capturing a new local market that worked alongside the wedding business.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 16, 2022

The key sectors that are ripe for rapid innovation were identified as food production and service, venue/hotel design and mobility. The minuses: Current industry, business, and government commitments and skills levels are inadequate for the scale of the challenge, the report’s authors said.

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QC Event School

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Venue selection. Our services include the following: Securing venue and catering services. The goal is to secure $5,000 in sponsorships to help cover the costs of venue rental, food and beverage, decorations, audio/visual services, transportation and other expenses associated with the event. Staffing needs.

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The MICE

JANUARY 11, 2021

The SCIB can provide contact details, organise site inspections and give recommendations for venues and suppliers in an unbiased manner. There’s a reduction of food waste that we are engaged in. Bern is the Swiss capital; hence, government business, association meetings, banking and consulting are the core business.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

The pandemic brought its own mountain of logistical challenges: All participants at COP26 were required to be tested daily and to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before entering conference venues. Binit Bharadia/UK Government). Courtesy of Scottish Government). So, how do we go forward?’”. Francis McKee photo).

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Arranging food and beverage service at an event is already a logistical hurdle, as is ticketing and admission. While these platforms can be adapted to events and festivals that serve food and drinks, they’re explicitly designed for it. So you can put all the food trucks at your music festival together under the same app.

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The MICE

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The Baden-Württemberg International initiative creates a link between government, academia and industry to anticipate the ‘next big thing’ and make the region attractive for businesses and investment. On-site catering: the venue has on site catering with locally sourced ingredients.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 12, 2019

“So you know they’re able to go sit in on meetings with the AV team and with the food and beverages team and the venue team and see all the different elements. And in the next 10 years, health and having a health and safety program is going to be a government requirement. That sucks.

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Stova

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Another acronym you’ll see around corporate social responsibility interests is “ESG,” which stands for environment, social, and (corporate) governance. Within the destination city, choose venues that are well connected to a destination’s metro network and offer incentives for attendees to use public transportation or carpool.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 6, 2019

These massive trash patches have prompted some governments to ban plastic straws and bags and helped spur groups to create sustainability guidelines and pledges — including within the events industry. At the event venue, AMSA had glassware and jugs of water, metal cutlery, china, and, she said, “no takeaway, single-use plastic items.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. Food waste is a big problem at events. So how can you make a difference and select more sustainable food choices?

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Social Tables

AUGUST 24, 2023

From festive foods to employee appreciation ideas, you’ll discover decor tips, recipes, entertainment ideas, and more. Coordinate food, setup, and a communal restroom plan with a team of resident volunteers. Design the ulitmate Labor Day party, no matter your venue Check it out free!

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Conference Care

MAY 21, 2020

The government plan gives 4 th July as a potential re-opening date for hospitality-based businesses. A rhetorical question, but for me education, entertainment, to enjoy travel, for food and beverage, for networking. The government have also stated that parents won’t be fined if their children don’t initially return to school.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 26, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The conversation turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session, covering everything from food and beverage to contracts and roles and responsibilities. Venues can help navigate that process.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

It provides more than 10,000 hotel rooms and nearly 300 restaurants and major conference venues, including Georgia World Congress Center and Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. Austin: This lively city is best known for its 250 live-music venues, but that only begins to tell its story. of event space. of meeting space.

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