Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

Consider what we can achieve once freed from mundane tasks,” Janette Roush , Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, New York City Tourism + Conventions “I knew I belonged in the meetings industry after a life-changing car accident.

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JULY 19, 2024

He will spearhead operational excellence and drive strategic initiatives to elevate Timber’s portfolio, overseeing all aspects of operational management, estate sales, marketing, partnerships and human resources. Smith brings over 15 years of experience to her new role as director of sales and marketing.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 4, 2024

Meet Blackpool has announced it has become a member of three key industry associations: the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO), beam and the Tourism Management Institute (TMI), further cementing the town’s dedication to the global events and tourism sectors.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

San Diego Tourism Authority appointed Sullivan vice president of sales and services. She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. Michaelene Sullivan. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Thomas Nicholson and Sergiu Les.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The Global Destination Report seeks to gather insights from destinations and convention bureaux around the world, shedding light on the current state of the business events industry and providing an overview of global event destinations. To take part in the Global Destination Report Survey, please follow this link.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2022

The ambitious Economic Significance Study comprises four insight streams to examine the global events industry’s economic impact and, for the first time, quantify the cumulative losses experienced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on the Events Industry Council, visit: [link].

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2019

In addition to marketing guru Seth Godin , diversity expert Steve Pemberton , millennial entrepreneur Nadya Okamoto and tennis legend Billie Jean King, Karamat brought in some Hollywood star power—Geena Davis—to talk about the power of raising awareness (I told you there would be a Thelma & Louise moment).

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

In 2020, EIC introduced its Social Impact Award that recognises individuals or organisations for extraordinary effort in the areas of, diversity, inclusion, equity and accessibility in the global events industry. Black Tourism and DMO Leaders – Nominated by Mike Gamble, SearchWide Global. Ernest Wooden, Jr.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management students. The much-anticipated launch of in-person European Meetings and Events Conference was announced for Brighton, England, March 2023 where the group has grown to 700 European members. Rise Awards recognized the current members stepping up during a critical time.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

RFP activity and hotel group room nights showed a significant increase in 2022 Q2, with both indexes reaching over 80% of 2019 levels, according to the 2022 Q2 Global Business Events Barometer released today by the Events Industry Council (EIC), the voice of the global business events industry.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

She is also a board member of the Association of Women in Events (AWE) and the International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Helen’s marketing and events career span of over 20 years. She is passionate about events and values the power of live events and cares about how event makers create and deliver.

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Hubilo Blog

JANUARY 22, 2019

The focus sectors included Pharmaceuticals, Textiles, Tourism, Environment, Innovation, R&D, Aerospace & Defence, Agro & Food Processing, Chemicals, Engineering, Healthcare, IT and so on. Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is a biennial aiming at building strong relationships with MSME’s and large scale enterprises.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 5, 2019

When it comes to marketing a destination, Lim said that showcasing different elements for changing seasons, for example, is particularly appealing. “I The campaign was delivered via a series of roadshows and at events at major industry trade shows and was supported by the dedicated section on the convention bureau website.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 8, 2022

The ambitious Economic Significance Study comprises four insight streams to examine the global events industry’s economic impact and, for the first time, quantify the cumulative losses experienced in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information on the Events Industry Council, visit: [link].

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Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2022

Developed to exceed industry standards in sustainability, the new project will create additional state-of-the-art ICC convention facilities, exhibition halls and conference rooms, together with stunning outdoor spaces – all designed to put London at the forefront of the global events industry.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 27, 2018

Wales Business Events today announced a five-point plan to accelerate its growing share of the global business events market. A programme of attendance at national and international shows and events across the rest of the UK, Europe and North America.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2019

Seasholtz, CMP, director of meetings and events, Talley Management Group Inc.; and Stacey Thorp, executive director, conferences & events, Freeman. Greg Bogue, Chief Experience Architect of Maritz Global Events, as Supplier of the Year. Jennifer Gardner, creative director, Freeman, as Event Designer of the Year.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Event planners worry about meeting growing attendee expectations while dealing with rising costs, reduced staffs, and smaller budgets. Conducted between August and September, the DCI study includes the responses of 173 global event planners, 57 percent of whom have more than 20 years of experience in the events industry.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Smart Meetings asked incentive leaders what trends they are seeing out in the wild and found that event professionals in all capacities are getting creative about making travel activities more memorable—and therefore, more effective. Market Driven. stock market volatility, net optimism for the incentive travel market was positive.

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The MICE

OCTOBER 11, 2021

On 28 September, Rotterdam Partners shared how they did it with their global audience during the third Rotterdam Experiment hybrid event, as well as the lessons learned from being the host city of the 65th edition of the ESC. The ESC is one of the best examples of what a global event in the post-pandemic world can look like.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 7, 2022

She teaches tourism management, event organization, green meetings, marketing and communications at several University Master’s Programs: University La Sapienza and LUISS University in Rome, IULM University in Milan, Business School of Sole24Ore (national economic daily newspaper) in Milan, Glion University in Swiss, Parma and Bicocca University.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Their Twitter account is a treasure trove of innovative and unconventional ideas for anyone in catering, planning, or experiential marketing. NickBorelli Nick Borelli is the leading event marketing and social media expert in the game. Dahlia is an event technology evangelist, speaker and educator. DahliaElGazzar.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

jpg Gallery Slide Headline: Vegas, Part 2 Published: gmidAndrewsEventFoundation.png Type Image Caption Credits Gating level anonymous user DataTable subpages Media Image Gallery Slide description: To celebrate the power of meetings, Meeting Professionals International each year draws the world together online with a 12-hour virtual event.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

This comprehensive list covers several key industries such as event management, marketing, and technology, and will allow you to find the perfect events for you to attend in 2023 based on goals, audience, and more! If you can't make the June event, don't worry ETL will also take place in London on November 15 -16, 2023.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

The United States will continue to outperform the global exhibitions market. And there will be growing use of cashless payments and livestreaming at meetings and events. Year-to-date RevPAR has declined in six of the top 25 markets. Tisch Center for Hospitality and Tourism. What’s in store next year?

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Stova

MARCH 25, 2024

Attendee categories allow for multiple registration workflows for even the most complex events. Multilingual and multi-payment options help streamline global events. Finally, don't forget that today's event registration systems have so much more to offer than just.well, registration.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2021

We’re mindful of both protecting and leveraging the show’s strong business legacy while making sure we offer the market an event experience that’s fit for the times we’re all working in,” Bauer continued. Visitor buyers are also markedly more senior (by role) than at the same point in 2019.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 8, 2020

I’m in this crazy position of being in both worlds,” chimed in Faith Morris, chief marketing and external affairs officer with National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee. Eduardo Chaillo, global general manager for Latin America with Maritz Global Events , said creative event programs are already happening in other parts of the world.

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Event Leadership Institute

AUGUST 30, 2021

At the onset of the pandemic, as in-person events shut down, many professionals and industry leaders were forced to downsize their teams through layoffs, furloughs, and restructuring. Now, as in-person events come back online and RFPs roll in, for-hire postings—whether digital or in real life—have truly become the sign of the times.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2022

Freeman EMEA , the London-based global events leader, welcomed Megson as managing director of the company. Megson has spent more than two decades leading independent and global agencies throughout the U.K. Omni PGA Frisco Resort named Smith vice president and managing director and Tejeda director of sales and marketing.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here to bring you the latest must-read travel and tourism news. Weve always believed that the journey is just as important as the destination, says Kacy Cole, Holland America Lines chief marketing officer. Wondering what the data shows about 2025 travel trends?

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