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. Engaging in interactive, hands-on experiences, the workshops gave students the chance to meet, listen to and work alongside industry experts.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 16, 2018

Smart Meetings’ Director of Marketing Jennifer Harrington (left) and founder and CEO Marin Bright (right), with Cheryl Rogers (middle), corporate events manager at Solara Medical Supplies, are on the ground at IMEX America. Smart Meetings again is sending a team to IMEX America, which runs Oct. Come say hi!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

No big surprise, but hotels will double-down on bringing local culture to the ballrooms and conference centers, in everything from pop-up action stations and food trucks to curated experiences led by local chefs and producers. That’s the word from Lodging magazine. Say Hi to Hal. Share your hot F&B at #MeetSmart!

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2023

How to kick up the empathy and excitement-quotient at events Smart Meetings Extraordinary Texas Event at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa in Austin brought leadership strategies, technology innovations, experiential gifting and fun F&B ideas from the award-winning magazine to life for three days and we are sharing the aha moments with you.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 6, 2017

According to Convene ’s most recent Meetings Market Survey , on average 6 percent of a meeting’s direct expenses fall in the marketing/promotion category. After studying 100 or so meetings’ profit and loss (P&L) statements in great detail, I can confirm that this expense line item varies greatly.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2024

Before Fairmont Princess, White was director of sales and marketing at Four Seasons Minneapolis, where his efforts earned him recognition as a Notable Leader in Marketing from Twin Cities Magazine. The post Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 27, 2024

IACC , the association which represents the top one per cent of global meeting and conference venues, has released the findings from its eagerly awaited 2024 Meeting Room of the Future Report. Food and beverage preferences continue to evolve, with just under half of venues noting a decrease in alcohol consumption.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

At several points of the day a long line could be seen stretched across the aisle with meeting professionals eager to have their headshot taken. In addition to this observation here at Smart Meetings, there were a host of other observations—as well as celebrations—we made on the second day of IMEX America 2024.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 23, 2023

and UK Convene , the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. events – 10% commission will be paid on the actualized meeting package revenue, which includes the day delegate rate and/or reception packages. Convene and etc.venues to offer 10% commission to agency partners in the U.S.

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Velvet Chainsaw

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Throughout 2022, nearly every meeting service provider continues to be short-staffed and plagued by last-minute no-shows or insufficiently skilled workers. To best prepare you, here are eight kinds of curveballs other meeting professionals have been thrown so far in 2022, with expectations extending into 2023— and how to deal with them.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2022

Successfully keeping brand identity as the nucleus from which things like keynote speakers, color schemes, and even food and beverages flow, is about more than monogramming napkins, or strategically placing the company’s logo on PowerPoint slides. The post How to Brand Your Event–and Why it Matters appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

Wyboston Lakes Resorts has delivered a record six months of Meetings and Events business for the first half of 2022, despite restrictions around events in January and February following the Omicron outbreak. Business on the books at the six-month point is up by 47% on 2019 with a solid base already in place for 2023.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Instead of plastic, we use re-useable and recyclable aluminium cans, glass or ceramic jugs for milk and all our food is served in sustainable food boxes. We now have a 50 per cent plant-based food and beverage menu, beef has been removed from our menus, all our deserts are plant-based (and taste delicious!),

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Locals argue endlessly over who’s got the best, but you won’t go wrong with the soul-satisfying shrimp and oyster version that arrives “fully dressed” at 5Fifty5, which specializes in cuisine redolent of the fabled food region, in this Canal Street meetings mecca. food truck. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 26, 2025

By Yaron Lipshitz, CEO of Prismm (previously Allseated) This time last year, the Meetings Industry PULSE Survey (Jan 2024) showed a surge in event tech investment with 46% of planners intending to increase their tech spending, despite a cost-conscious environment.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 1, 2024

Client LUSH Retail Ltd – UK&I Retail Managers’ Meeting Number of delegates: 120 Event spaces used at The Celtic Manor Resort: Caernarfon Suite, Cardiff, Caerphilly, Denbigh 1 & 2, Conwy 1 & 2, Caldicot Event Brief: Bringing UK & Ireland Retail Managers together to focus on planning LUSH’s ‘Best Christmas Yet’.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 11, 2024

By Julie Vincent, Head of MeetBlackpool Today marks Global Meetings Industry Day, and we’re keen to highlight that business events in Blackpool mean more than merely an enjoyable day out at a seaside resort. Blackpool is a bustling and innovative hub for meetings, conferences, exhibitions, and corporate gatherings.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Professor Tyra Warner on the latest risk factors in this uncertain year From force majeure to data protection, meeting professionals are trying to cover the unexpected in contracts during what could be a tumultuous year for business and the economy. Instead, she sees menu prices being guaranteed closer to meeting dates.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With both charming history and exciting innovation, SF attracts writers San Francisco has long inspired writers, musicians, artists and other creative types to flock to The City by the Bay and relish in the fog, the food and the diverse culture. Smart Meetings sat down with Jill K. ” – Jill K. It’s diverse. It’s beautiful.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 9, 2023

At Studio 36, a blank canvas, high tech venue, available for corporates to hire exclusively and hold their meetings and events. Meeting venues like Studio 36. Including a Street food showcase and Afterparty, where attendees were treated to delectable food and beverages that exceeded their expectations.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The team pride themselves on how they maximise the menu offerings with UVB’s inherent flexibility – whether its buffet catering for a conference or meeting, a sit-down banquet for an awards ceremony , their StrEAT food concept for a networking evening, or a fine dining gala dinner.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The Victory Services Club is proud to announce it has achieved the prestigious gold accolade in the Greengage ECOsmart Hotel and Meeting Venues accreditation scheme. This recognition underscores the Club’s commitment to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and excellence in hospitality.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 5, 2020

Convene magazine released results of its 29th Meetings Market Survey showing meeting attendance continued to increase in 2019 as the business events industry experienced yet another year of consecutive growth. Meetings Market Survey results, based on responses from 867 participants, were released by PCMA’s Convene.

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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. We have more to do, but I am so proud of what we as a team have achieved so far.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Elevate your corporate Christmas celebration at 30 Euston Square – where extraordinary meets the festive season. This versatile space is fully customisable with options for drink and food stations, an impressive 8-screen 4k video wall and ample room for party enhancements such as a photo booth, dance floor and casino tables.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 7, 2021

From one of the UK’s largest family-owned hotel group Edwardian Hotels London, The Londoner is set to amaze both Londoners and the city’s international guests with a staggering 350 rooms, 16 storeys, six concept eateries, a unique members club-style private area, a wealth of meeting and event space, cinema and an entire floor dedicated to wellness.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2022

Previously, Patay was founder of and chief strategist for Patay Consulting, and she has also been a Smart Ambassador for Smart Meetings, contributing regularly to our online and print magazine with the latest in “Smart Style.” of meeting and event space. Richard Romane. Robin Flanz.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The survey is behind the launch of Lime Venue Portfolio’s Meetings for Change package, which now offers organisers access to credible and sustainable menu options. In terms of understanding where these trends will lead to in the future, both ‘Healthier Food’ and ‘Enhanced Dietary Requirements’ made the top two on the list.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2024

VOE has introduced Senior Leadership Dinners, Senior Peer to Peer Meetings and Regional Meetings to engage across all levels within member venues. Communication – key to the success of an organisation is its ability to communicate to all levels at our member venues.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It commends practices in the field of Food and Beverage, Energy and Water Conservation, Waste Management and Recycling, Corporate and Social Responsibility, and rooms, facilities and consumables. We especially like the “Carbon Neutral Meetings” initiative, says Perolls.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Editor’s Note : This is the fourth edition of Boardroom Spotlight, a series produced in partnership with Boardroom , a Brussels-based magazine covering the work of globally based associations. Those in academia often meet the idea of change with reluctance. Ideas become change. Change drives more ideas.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 9, 2024

Three Reasons why Mohegan Sun is a smart choice in these times of escalating costs to Host Meetings, Conventions & Expos Offering 275,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, Mohegan Sun has the venue and the convenience to ensure your next event’s success. On the Food & Beverage front, a gallon of coffee is $54.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

What to do in advance and in the moment to meet your room block budget It seems simple. Book a block of rooms for meeting attendees based on the number of people and the times of the meetings. For example, does everyone sign up with enough advance notice to meet the hotel’s deadline? Just follow the formula, right?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2023

Why meeting profs need this tech Have you ever wished you had a personal assistant that you could fold up into your suitcase as you travel for business? For meeting professionals, a free personal assistant that fits in your pocket while you travel is an essential asset. It is now a reality.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 26, 2023

This partnership continues Levy’s dedication to fostering the growth and success of the meetings industry, through which it will highlight its ongoing commitment to sustainable practices. Levy UK + Ireland (Levy) has renewed its long-term support of The International Congress and Convention Association’s (ICCA) UK & Ireland Chapter.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 30, 2024

3 tips for events that meet goals and fit the budget As planners, we’re expected to deliver results while delighting our clients and staying on budget. For example: If you’re negotiating a contract in 2024 for a 2027 meeting, lock in menu pricing based on current prices. Check options for internet usage in the meeting space.

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