Event Marketer

MARCH 24, 2025

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover FBI raids, Corona Island and the resurrection of 29Rooms. Last week, on March 19, following a two-year renovation and restoration process, the venue reopened its doors as part of the Marriott Autograph Collection.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 25, 2025

Voices from across our membership highlight the need for measures that unlock long-term investment, ease operational costs and strengthen the UKs competitiveness as a global destination for business events and tourism. The right policies can unlock growth, investment and global competitiveness.

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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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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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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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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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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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MARCH 14, 2025

She joined Fidelity Hotel from Hotel Indigo, where she worked alongside Eric Conrad, who was recently appointed as Fidelity Hotels general manager, to implement various marketing strategies to attract business in new markets. She most recently served as director of sales at San Diego Mission Bay Resort.

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APRIL 13, 2020

hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism Economics on March 31. The timing of recovery is going to be dependent on consumers and businesses having confidence that our cities and venues are safe again.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Australia Is Back Robin Mack of Tourism Australia emphasized that, following the pandemic, the destination is rebounding robustly. market, were now seeing connectivity improvements with direct links from Dallas, L.A. Our bureau is a full-service partner that goes beyond simply providing venues.

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MARCH 21, 2025

To better support planners in 2025, Smart Meetings chatted with Tyra Warner , associate professor and chair of the Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts at College of Coastal Georgia, to learn what they should consider when entering the contract negotiation phase of their event planning.

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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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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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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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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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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 4, 2025

Field Marketing Events Are on the Rise: Smaller, localized events are gaining popularity for their agility and relevance. Unique Venues and Destinations: Flexibility, affordability and creating unforgettable attendee experiences are driving demand for off-the-beaten-path spaces and lesser-known destinations.

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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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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2021

As event marketers plan for the return of in-person events, they’re budgeting for a fresh slate of technologies and tools designed to attract attendees back to events and keep them safe once there. Predictive analysis will play a key role for experiential programs targeting specific markets or locations. HIGH-TECH SANITIZATION.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. It is time as meeting planners are starting to book again,” said Evy Garcias, Director of Sales & Marketing for Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort.

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APRIL 6, 2022

She is a past-chair of Destinations International, the international trade association for destination marketing organizations. During her time at Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, she was the first chair for the Washington Tourism Alliance, now State of Washington Tourism. Building on a Legacy.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 16, 2016

How would I market them? Which countries and venues should I consider? I started some market and venue research in my spare time, but progress was slow. But sometimes, I need to practice transformational tourism. Tourism is fun, but rarely transformative. Transformation tourism , Seth Godin.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2021

From all-encompassing “ecotourism” to the holistic cadence of “ regenerative travel ,” and the localized “community-based tourism,” to the umbrella of “ethical travel.” While the impacts of tourism don’t get the same media spotlight as the coronavirus , they’re just as volatile. It’s a trend with many names and faces. Taking Action.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. Paul Turner Paul Turner San Diego Convention Center appoints Turner as general manager.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

28-30, Destinations International (DI) held its 2024 Social Inclusion Summit in Spokane, Washington, where they shared insights and resources around inclusion in the travel and tourism industry. Planners can focus on integrating inclusive practices at every stagefrom venue selection, programming and communications to execution.

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AUGUST 4, 2022

Bringing over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience to his new role, Trokey most recently worked for Visit Charlotte in North Carolina as national sales manager. Hôtel Barrière Fouquet’s New York appointed Stellardo general manager and Menechella to director of marketing and communications for the Americas. Will Trokey.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Destinations International , the association for Destination Marketing Organizations, is teaming up with research firms iolite group , Brand USA and Miles Partnership to determine the impact of cultural exchange on destination planning and travel. Uncovering insights to enhance marketing effectiveness for culturally diverse experiences.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

How much do you feel you still truly understand venue marketing in today’s ever-involving digital world of snaps, stories, fluctuating industry relationships and new commission structures? Step 1: Understand your Venue Marketing Discoverability Influence. Times, they be a changin’. Am I right? Say Thanks. And Mean It.).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board Executive Director Kate Sollitt called the measure vital to providing fire, emergency medical care, maintenance, parks and other critical services to visitors and locals alike. Celina Villarreal, marketing manager for Visit Laredo , said planners there are creative about finding space.

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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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MAY 25, 2023

Compiled by analyzing more than $14 billion of group business value sourced through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2022, the rankings highlight hotels, venues, and destinations. During the pandemic-driven drought of meetings & events, Las Vegas doubled down on winning tourism which recovered faster, and certainly saw success there.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Trimmer—and the city—places a heavy focus on its agriculture, which makes up a third of its economic output, alongside other major industries like the military and tourism. We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says. We also have a local farmers market.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe. 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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Event Marketer

JUNE 21, 2024

Lauren Cleland, VP-Strategic Marketing, Visit Savannah and Visit Tybee Island Surprisingly Savannah: The Mobile Tour will make its way to 11 cities this summer. At the first pop-up in New York City, the team noticed attendees wanted to bring strollers inside the tented venue, but they weren’t allowed in due to limited space on the floor.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” Meanwhile, the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation supports workforce development by providing scholarships and opportunities. Meetings create an ecosystem that serves the community,” she explained.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Cheltenham has today launched a new initiative to support the recovery and growth of the town’s vital and highly valuable business tourism market. It currently has more than 20 venues involved with further venues expected to join. Business tourism contributed more than £8billion to the UK economy in 2018.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community. New Orleans is an ideal destination for cultural tourism and visitors will have a difficult time choosing what to eat, see and experience with all of the global influences in the city.

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