Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Five or 10 years ago, the term “cannabis tourism” was virtually nonexistent. Few know that better than Michael Gordon, owner of Seattle-based travel company Kush Tourism. But after seeing how places like Amsterdam weren’t exactly keen on providing cannabis access to tourists, he saw a gap in the tourism industry. “I Up in Smoke.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 7, 2020

Over twenty CEOs from many of the UK’s leading destinations, event venues and creative agencies met online last week as part of the UK Events Industry Board’s Leaders Panel to discuss the government’s support for the UK’s £70bn business events sector with Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage, Nigel Huddleston MP.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that concluded in Dubai on May 12 is testament to the fact that live events are irreplaceable and no virtual extravaganza can replace the human element of in-person events. Arabian Travel Market 2021 was one of the very first travel trade shows to take place in Dubai last year.

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Unique Venues

JUNE 24, 2021

Discover Galena Country Tourism. Nestled among the lush, rolling hills of Northwest Illinois, you will discover Galena Country, a charming riverside destination drenched in history and perfect for your next small market meeting or retreat. And as they say in Galena, “We may be old, but we’re never the same old thing!”

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The Royal College of Physicians today announces the appointment of Jo Stafford as the new Group General Manager for catering and venue operations at its London and Liverpool venues: RCP London Events and Spaces at the Spine.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2022

In an era of climate and pandemic disruption, event marketers are embracing a new chapter that addresses consumer and corporate expectations surrounding sustainability and safety. VENUE PERSPECTIVES. The world, and the event industry, entered a new reality last year when the U.N.

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Attendease

JULY 9, 2024

For hosts, a knockout trade show is an A+ marketing move. Keep reading for 10 crucial elements that every trade show needs to have: Element #1: An awesome venue Nailing the perfect trade show venue is your first job. Don’t forget to assess the venue’s branding opportunities, too.

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Attendease

JULY 9, 2024

For hosts, a knockout trade show is an A+ marketing move. Keep reading for 10 crucial elements that every trade show needs to have: Element #1: An awesome venue Nailing the perfect trade show venue is your first job. Don’t forget to assess the venue’s branding opportunities, too.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. During MICE Week, Argentina’s Tourism Minister Matías Lammens said his office is working on a new fund to subsidize MICE recruiting and promotion activities nationwide.

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Event Industry News

MAY 25, 2018

The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions has signed a strategic partnership with Meetingselect, which offers one of the most successful and largest corporate booking tools in the world. With the integration of this venue search tool, virtually all Dutch meeting venues can be found in one place. ” Extra volume.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The government has signalled its intention to agree a landmark Tourism Sector Deal for the UK tourism industry in a bid to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth. The post Events to play major role in Tourism Sector Deal as it advances to next stage appeared first on Event Industry News.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world. Exchanges will be held at the Dobson Ice Arena.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

One venue going above and beyond in this is Caesar’s Entertainment, where Michele Polci, Caesars Entertainment director of catering sales-Las Vegas, has spearheaded an initiative to revolutionize the company’s approach to F&B. Both meeting profs and venues are also experiencing a demand for newer and more innovative CSR approaches.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Located on the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus, Reed Hall is an all year round wedding and events venue – just one of a portfolio of venues, managed by the Event Exeter team at the University. A reduction in business tourism in Exeter will undoubtedly have serious repercussions for local suppliers.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. See also : DMOs’ Creative Marketing Boosts Consumer Ties During Coronavirus.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Copper Box Arena, one of London’s high profile multi-use event venues, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Stratford Hotel, a luxury accommodation and hospitality destination. We’re excited to provide unforgettable experiences for visitors at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, a leading destination for events, tourism and business.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 7, 2021

Green Tourism, the world’s leading sustainable certification programme, is giving event venues the tools that they need for a sustainable recovery from the pandemic with the launch today of its Green Meetings Standard. The new initiative builds on Green Tourism’s existing meetings and event venues criteria, which was developed in 2001.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The positive publicity and tourism revenue that these events attract makes them hard to resist. All-in-one platforms like Attendease by Tripleseat provide powerful tools for registration, marketing, logistics, reporting, and more. This helps identify successful venues, sponsors, and program formats to replicate. Learn More!

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Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2021

Lancashire Cricket and Emirates Old Trafford Chief Executive, Daniel Gidney, was proud to represent the Club in a special event to mark English Tourism Week this week. In a typical year, we’d have welcomed more than 500,000 cricket fans and business and event guests to our historic venue. Nigel Huddleston MP.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing. Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida, The LineUp at Wai Kai Waterfront adventure venue The LineUp at Wai Kai makes two key executive appointments. Yoshida will serve as director of marketing.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

The Jockey Club Venues London Region has re-appointed UK-based business events, travel and tourism communication specialists, davies tanner, as its retained agency for a wide ranging B2B communications brief. Sandown Park Racecourse Kempton Park.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . Give-back programs at meetings and events are the future.

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Eventinterface

MAY 24, 2016

Eventinterface MARKET is live. Our curated and complimentary directory of services, venues and vendors supporting the event and meeting planning industry is now open for business. Eventinterface MARKET launched, featuring a diverse list of resources for Meeting and Event Planners. ABOUT EVENTINTERFACE.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 26, 2021

It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). More : Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues. And who among us will not experience disability at some point in life?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

BE will not only be an adult playground of concert venues, modern restaurants and luxury hotels, but a residential and pedestrian-friendly development for both locals and travelers to enjoy. The $4 billion-dollar, 95-acre development will be a hub of entertainment venues, world class hotels, modern food spots and residences.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 1, 2020

Until English venues are cleared to host large international groups again, many are focusing on catering to domestic corporate and incentive business, according to feedback from a recent VisitBritain roundtable. In a conversation with Smart Meetings , Callaghan expanded on what incentive trips will offer in a post-COVID-19 MICE market. “We

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 28, 2021

Imagine an event where all your delegates had travelled sustainably, helped by green travel plans sent from the venue beforehand by a Conference Team who are all carbon literacy trained. The venue they’re heading to is ISO 14001 accredited, has a zero water, waste and carbon strategy and even its own energy centre.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. One industry that both contributes to global warming and suffers from its negative effects is tourism. For in-person events, Smith thinks that big venues can be part of the solution. “A Courtesy of Glasgow Convention Bureau).

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Exhibitor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Fiona Allan, artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, has become chair for the Regional Board for Tourism. Committees such as the West Midlands India Partnership and the Regional Board for Tourism will provide our partners with new opportunities to shape how our region is showcased both in the UK and internationally.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 4, 2022

North Wales Tourism has appointed Yvonne Jackson as an advisor to support the challenges that Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sectors might face post-pandemic and beyond. This aims to build and maintain a prosperous and sustainable tourism industry in North Wales. She is already working with various hotels across North Wales.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 23, 2018

IMEX has 3200 plus destinations, venues and suppliers from 130-plus countries under ONE roof in Las Vegas literally everything you can imagine in one place. Aysun Lynch of Banff & Lake Louise Tourism. Megan Powers of Powers of Marketing ( @meganpowers ). Banff & Lake Louise Tourism. Powers of Marketing.

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Social Tables

JUNE 22, 2022

Select an impressive special event venue for the gala, book thrilling entertainment, and include a silent auction to drive additional funds. Request auction items from local businesses and organizations and start marketing the event well in advance. . Organize monthly regional mega-markets. Organize an open mic night.

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Event Industry News

MAY 25, 2022

Set just a few minutes walk from London Euston, in Tavistock Square, the Grade II listed building has Gold accreditation with Green Tourism, multiple Greenest Venue awards from Hire Space and Most Sustainable Venue from the London Summer Event Show among a weight of recognition.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. He added that Louisa is “a talented marketeer who works for a venue that has become synonymous with being one of the best in its field.”

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