Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Mandy Jennings, CEO and Owner of Venues of Excellence reflects on 2024 and the power of the sales and marketing consortium for independent venues. As 2024 draws to a close, Mandy Jennings, CEO, reflects on the incredible progress and achievements of the past 12 months for the consortium and its member venues.

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center represents the first dual-brand concept for Marriott International. Located at Frankfurt Airport, Europe’s busiest airport, it is also one of the largest airport hotels in Europe.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. Venues and experiences linked with world changing corporate history and the sense of pioneer spirit await delegates.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

“The findings make it clear that prioritising people, taking actionable steps towards environmental responsibility and providing transparent communication are not only ethical imperatives but also strategic opportunities for hotels and venues.” To view the full report click here.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Hotel sales directors face increasing pressure to demonstrate measurable returns on their marketing investments, particularly in the meetings and events sector. This article explores proven strategies for hotel sales directors to enhance their meeting and event marketing ROI. We appreciate your support.

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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

MARCH 31, 2025

Meeting planners have many options when choosing a city to host their next corporate event. This unforgettable meeting destination is equipped with everything planners need for a successful meeting or convention. Read on for the reasons why meeting planners fall in love with Boise.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

billion) of MICE business volume was sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the worlds largest MICE hotel and venue sourcing marketplaces. These significant milestones underscore the value that organisations place on meetings and events in achieving critical business objectives. Last year, $16.5 billion (13.1

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

On Friday 4 th October, The Belfry Hotel & Resor t hosted its second annual Springboard Takeover Day, showcasing careers in the hospitality industry to children from eight local schools. 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

APRIL 7, 2025

As a hotel sales manager, your goal is to fill rooms, book meeting spaces, and bring in new clients. Do they need meeting spaces or events catered? For example: If you’re pitching to a company for their corporate retreat, mention how your hotels conference rooms are tech-friendly and offer great Wi-Fi.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2025

The Jockey Club Venues , a collection of destination event and hospitality venues across the UK, has further strengthened its New Business Team for Conferences & Events with two new appointments – Jasmine Taylor and Tash Stone. www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/venues/

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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.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2025

What attendee doesnt get excited about a great F&B setup at a meeting? What about a meeting immersed in enjoying the latest innovation in F&B? Across two flexible floors, the venue spans 17,500 sq. The post New and Renovated: Eat Well to Meet Well appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 22, 2024

30 Euston Square has reinforced its dedication to charitable giving and community impact through a recent collaboration with Smart Works, further cementing the venue’s focus on making a difference. This initiative is part of a broader effort that already includes partnerships with Euston Foodbank and Hotel School London.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 6, 2025

With only six months to go before the opening of The Masters Suite , demand for The Belfry Hotel & Resorts flagship new events venue continues to soar with a staggering 43million-worth of enquiries to date. Were determined to ensure The Masters Suite not only meets needs, but exceeds expectations.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While there are many destinations where you can host your next business meeting or event, Irvine, California, should be at the top of your list. With nearly 190,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, beautiful weather and endless things to do , Irvine is a hub of innovation and productivity.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Clermont Hotel Group has launched a new ‘Booking Bonus Rewards’ programme to reward individual agents for booking meetings and events at its iconic hotels. For more information on how to participate in the “Booking Bonus Rewards” program or to attend a roadshow event, visit [link]

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

As a luxury hotel sales director, youve seen how increasingly sophisticated meeting planners are becoming in their venue selection. Takeaway Tip: Suppliers who embrace these trends and market them effectively in their RFPs, proposals, and promotional materials will stand out as trusted partners for meeting planners.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Vine Tree Connections is delighted to announce its newest hotel partnership with Luxe Lisboa Park in Lisbon, Portugal. The property combines contemporary luxury with authentic Portuguese charm, featuring 97 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, world-class dining venues, and state-of-the-art facilities.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Smart Meetings’ October webinar, From Checkboxes to Strategy: Implementing and Leading Sustainable Event Practices , breaks it down. As planners learn more about practical best practices and work to implement them in their meetings, before they know it, the scope and scale of sustainability don’t seem nearly so daunting.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Data The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, with meeting professionals expressing confidence in its future and noting planned increases in meetings budgets, as revealed in the 14th Annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast by Amex GBT Meetings & Events. sales manager.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Meeting planners are responsible for the success of corporate events, conferences, and incentive programs. They are responsible for finding the perfect destination, securing a venue, managing logistics, and ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Parkgate Hotel , located in the heart of Cardiff, has been awarded Hotel of the Year for Wales at the prestigious AA Hospitality Awards, solidifying the property’s position as a leading venue for both leisure and business travel, just three years after opening. www.celtic-collection.com

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Leading events venue, IET London: Savoy Place , is set to host the biggest event of the content calendar when MIP London makes its debut in the capital next year. After being held in France for 35 years, MIP will be crossing the channel to showcase its offering at the heart of London events venue from February 23 to 27.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 20, 2025

Our independent panel of judges were astounded by the level of commitment to making meaningful change that our entrants showed.

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EventMB

JANUARY 9, 2025

Skift Take: Devastating wildfires in parts of Los Angeles forced the closure of tourist attractions and meeting venues. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Multiple events have been postponed, and one convention center has been converted into an evacuation center.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Where Meetings End Too Soon This is where meeting spaces of every size boasting the latest technology share the stage with vibrant communities and breathtaking natural beauty. The Palm Beaches have the amenities and offerings to elevate experiences, create engaging moments and bring successful meetings to a whole new level.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2024

Bring your meetings to destinations that go above and beyond Looking for a meeting space that is versatile, unique and nails top-notch hospitality? You may find it in an innovative, high-tech NYC venue; or, perhaps a characteristic boutique hotel in beautiful Boise. of meeting and event space.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Have an upcoming meeting in Ottawa? Chase Travel Group and Travelport Sign Multi-Year Agreement for Travel Bookings In a move that will enhance travel booking capabilities for corporate travelers and meeting profs, Travelport has announced an expanded long-term partnership with Chase Travel Group, the travel business unit of JPMorganChase.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. With a host of exciting new hotels slated to open throughout the next 12 months, plus some major strategic visions in the works at major brands, the opportunities for every style meeting are boundless.

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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. Hidden Fees and Surcharges When booking with a hotel, look for fees and surcharges. Ask the venue to provide a breakdown of all fees. Budget Cuts and Cancellations Shifts are bound to happen, especially for financial reasons.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

In this edition of Smart Travel, were highlighting a fresh batch of destination updates and hotel happeningsfrom a historic Parisian landmark joining Mandarin Oriental, to Uniteds global expansion at SFO, to new cruise itineraries timed perfectly with natures showstoppers.

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EventSource

MARCH 4, 2024

We’re talking about that extra special, pull-out-all-the-stops, glorious, stunning, high-end, luxury wedding venue that will be talk the of the town for years to come, right? Check out our exhaustive list of the city’s top luxury wedding venues. Four Seasons Hotel T. Well, you’re in luck. Regis Toront.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

Photos: Courtesy of Evolution Fresh FORD REVS UP A HOTEL FOR ITS EMPLOYEES Everything old is new again. In 1931, Henry Ford launched the Dearborn Inn, one of the countrys first dedicated airport hotels, in Dearborn, MI. Today, it functions as a hotel designed for Ford employees and their guests.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

BCD Meetings and Events G uide helps make events more sustainable BCD Travel released a sustainability guide for meetings and events earlier this year, offering planners global sustainability trends and best practices. SM Your guide addresses a wide variety of topics in meetings like DEI. How and why are they connected?

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The Belfry Hotel & Resort has expanded its sales team with two new hires as demand for its award-winning meetings and events offering grows. Commenting on her appointment, Sarah said: “I’m thrilled to have joined one of the UK’s most recognised meetings and events venues.

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