Smart Meetings

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.

Hotels 246

Hotels Meetings 2019 Travel 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

2022 293

2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 293

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2025

Bill Walshe Talks Sphere Fresh off an innovative keynote from Delta Air Lines at this years CES tech event at Las Vegas Convention Center, Bill Walshe, executive vice president of Sphere Entertainment Group, spoke about Spheres placement in Las Vegas as a premier entertainment venue.

2025 130

2025 Airlines Food and Beverage Sports 130

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

Other ways to boost event engagement include adding some game elements aligned to your event goals, using new tech like VR and live streaming, and having a “why” for your event. Top New Tech To Use For Your Events. Venue sourcing is a necessary skill in every #eventprof's tool belt. Venue Sourcing 101.

Tech 93

Tech Event Tech Venues Events 93

Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

The Tech Track In keeping with the times, an entire track has been built around AI for those who want to understand what it is and how to use the tool for event planning. to midnight, at the indoor-outdoor concert venue Mercury Ballroom. “Producing the event for event experts is a lot of pressure, but we also take pride in that.”

Hotels 264

Hotels Education Tourism Sports 264

Unique Venues

APRIL 4, 2025

The city’s infrastructure, academic and business prowess, and diverse range of venues make it a top-tier destination for professional events of all sizes. From its cobblestone streets to its waterfront venues, every corner of Boston tells a story, making it a compelling city to host an event that attendees will remember.

Venues 36

Venues Event Planning Transportation Entertainment 36

Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Toronto ranked first in North America for both high-tech job creation and population growth and in the world for working women.

2004 223

2004 Food and Beverage Sustainability Attendance Marketing 223

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. The increase in technology used by planners could lead to more connected venues. The Value of CVBs.

Tourism 105

Tourism Travel Tech Venues 105

Event Industry News

AUGUST 16, 2019

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has today announced the launch of a £250,000 competition to improve broadband connectivity for event venues that have conference facilities. It is open for six weeks and will end at 23:59 on Friday 27 th September 2019. The sector is currently worth £32.6

Conference 64

Conference Venues Tourism Sports 64

Event Industry News

AUGUST 22, 2019

The venue has been shortlisted for ‘Best CSR’ for the London Venue Awards and ‘Greenest Venue’ and ‘Best Conference Venue’ for the Hire Space Awards 2019. Event Tech. BMA House – modern events with heritage. For almost 100 years, BMA House has sat in the heart of London. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

2019 81

2019 Venues Sustainability Tourism 81

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’. And really, who doesn’t like thinking about pie?

Venues 112

Venues Marketing Social Media Hospitality 112

Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

Andy Street, Mayor of the West Midlands, said: “The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit offers a huge opportunity for the West Midlands’ people, venues and suppliers to come together and put on a great show for international sports leaders, continuing the positive buzz and legacy of the Commonwealth Games.

Sports 147

Sports 2024 Insurance 2025 147

Eventinterface

MAY 24, 2016

Our curated and complimentary directory of services, venues and vendors supporting the event and meeting planning industry is now open for business. Included are featured businesses Marriott International , Tempe Tourism Office , HelmsBriscoe , SuperShutlle/ExecuCar , Duran Events and Copper Hills Inn. ABOUT EVENTINTERFACE.

Meetings 100

Meetings Tourism Entertainment Event Tech 100

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Tourism marketing company Madden Media took that chance for its MUSE event , a three-day conference for its remote employees and clients to germinate inter-team and client relationships as well as spur employee development. The Lodge at Gulf State Park, a Hilton Hotel , was the host venue. In, say, Gulf Shores, Alabama? What to do?

2025 52

2025 Tourism 2024 Transportation 52

Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

We are world leading in so many sectors, we have more Tech Unicorns than any other destination outside of Silicon Valley and we are the third largest global hub for Life Sciences. The UK has had 13 Tourism ministers over the past 10 years, how can there be any long term focus on inbound tourism.

Tourism 130

Tourism Government Hotels Sustainability 130

Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Combining a world-renowned destination and laidback lifestyle with a strong tech sector, business-friendly climate, and vibrant creative culture, the city has created an open and inspiring environment where anything feels possible and all are free to shine. . . The most buzz-worthy addition is The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park.

Tourism 130

Tourism 2023 Financial Education 130

Connect Your Meetings

JULY 15, 2019

Located less than 30 minutes from the booming tech hub of Austin, the City of Round Rock is expanding it tourism footprint with a rebranding initiative and a variety of new construction projects. “Go Sports is still the foundation of tourism in Round Rock. Go Round Rock!” New Projects.

Sports 81

Sports Tourism 2020 Tech 81

SevenEvents

APRIL 27, 2022

the venue has committed to introducing a zero to landfill policy, where all waste is reused, recycled or composted where possible, using 100% renewable electricity throughout the building and installing a number of filtration systems in the staff, public and catering areas, which includes providing their own sparkling and still water for events.

Sustainability 59

Sustainability Venues 2027 Hotels 59

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.

Tourism 84

Tourism 2022 2021 2017 84

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. So you can expect non-traditional venues to pick up in popularity. Better buckle up!

2018 167

2018 Hospitality Social Media 2017 167

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Dean suggested a co-management arrangement with the venue and the destination. We tend to outsource innovation to tech companies,” he explained, “but tech should be an enabler. In the pre-Covid days, meeting organizers could often estimate attendance based on the previous year’s behavior.

Hospitality 245

Hospitality Hotels Travel Events 245

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

The two lectures of 20 minutes each cover how destinations design eventscapes that will promote a city as a tourism product with a strong experience focus. The initiative has been sponsored by Event Tech Lab and Protec European Events, the European arm of Protec; one of the world’s largest technical and staging solutions companies.

Tourism 97

Tourism Event Tech Tech Sports 97

Event Industry News

AUGUST 13, 2019

This year’s programme will focus on opportunities surrounding the government’s recently announced Tourism Sector Deal and Business Events Action Plan. It is our honour to be the host venue for the Senior Leadership Forum and Reception, and we look forward to welcoming attendees for what will be an engaging educational event.”.

Tourism 82

Tourism 2019 2017 Government 82

Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

When it comes to Rome event venues, it doesn't get better than the 20 unique spaces we list in this article. Keep reading to discover the absolute best event venues that the Eternal City has to offer. The entertainment, fashion, culinary, and tourism industries all thrive here. Fluvial Tour Boat Cruise. Source: Fluvial Tour.

Venues 83

Venues Entertainment Hotels 2002 83

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

Having worked at popular conference venues across the UK and Europe and, on average, producing 700 events per calendar year, they are looking forward to becoming acquainted with ICC Wales. The event will be held at the ICC Wales in the first year of the contract, with the new venue contributing to the necessary growth of the event.

Contracts 99

Contracts Conference Tourism Government 99

Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

MICE industry welcomes all the event planners, event ogranisers, event-tech enthusiasts and event professionals to witness the rise of MICE in all forms! There you go with your tourism planning all done! Start your year with a wonderful plan of attending events in different venues across the world! London Tech Week .

2019 106

2019 Social Media Tech Event Tech 106

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It doesnt take the most tech-savvy person to recognize the biggest trend for the future of work for event organizers: AI. Respondents highlighted using AI, the report said, for content improvement, venue selection, and marketing support. Its not even the future its already here.

2025 52

2025 2023 Sustainability 2024 52

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Hotel developers have recognised the need to create experiences within their hotel, resort or venue, meaning they are now redesigning the existing spaces within their restaurant, beachside, poolside or ballroom areas – specifically to cater towards events. Event Tech. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

Hotels 100

Hotels Hospitality Tourism Event Management 100

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. Banff & Lake Louise Tourism. PACKED with 23 #EventIcons (yes, you read that right 23 industry heavyweights!).

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2018 Tourism Consulting Sustainability 118

Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. Kate runs “Patay Consulting” as Chief Strategy Officer.

Trade Shows 119

Trade Shows Social Media Consulting B2B 119

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

2022 130

2022 Airlines Hotels Tourism 130

PCMA Convene

JULY 18, 2022

For years, the Toronto-based agency has specialized in crafting corporate retreats, both in person and virtual, for tech and IT companies, a space where hybrid and remote work flourished long before the pandemic required adopting this model. Power, and Tourism Economics reflect changes as well. Travel, J.D. Courtesy of Moniker).

Travel 98

Travel Tourism Hotels 2022 98

Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The month was did not just revolved around one particular topic of discussion or popularity but covered varied topics like The upcoming event trends in 2019, the role of content in event marketing, promotion and launch of new event technologies by event tech vendors, event influencer strategy and so on. For more information, read here.

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Trade Shows Social Media Tourism Corporate Events 86

Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

Find yourself surrounded by towering skyscrapers, artistic alleyways, and stunning venues that contribute to the charm of the city, making it an ideal destination for meetings and conferences. Toronto ranked first in North America for both high-tech job creation and population growth and in the world for working women.

2004 130

2004 Food and Beverage Sustainability Attendance Marketing 130

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2019

Cities lower on the overall rankings have the opportunity to promote themselves based on key buyer decision factors such as ease of access and venue availability — as well as regional scientific and economic expertise, according to the white paper. “To Event Tech. meeting buyers and sellers in different industries.

Tourism 76

Tourism Site Selections Sustainability Tech 76

Event Industry News

APRIL 4, 2022

Registration is now open for Travel T ech Show, the global meeting place for travel technology leaders, which returns in-person on 29-30 June 2022 alongside The Meetings Show and Business Travel Show Europe at new venue, ExCeL London, following a two year hiatus and a fully virtual offering in 2021.

Conference 52

Conference Venues Travel 2022 52

Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 29, 2021

Khanna highlighted that in integrating AI and tech into the customer experience, it is essential to look deeply at the most important thing; customers and their business needs and how technology can help us better understand them. Ultimately, the world is changing.

Technology 130

Technology Tourism Government 2023 130