Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

Most trade-show organizers use a priority-points system to help determine the order of booth-space selection for next year’s expo and their system has been in place for quite a while. American Airlines couldn’t care less that I’ve been a member of its loyalty program for 30-plus years. Here’s how it works: 1. Partnership.

Sponsorships 150

Sponsorships Airlines Trade Shows 2016 150

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Oklahoma City is using influencer marketing in the form of a travel-writing team who will highlight the city’s leisure attractions — and is also bolstering its meetings portfolio with a new convention center. People just don’t know really what to think of Oklahoma City,” said Seth Spillman, the CVB’s director of marketing and communications.

Marketing 81

Marketing Meetings Social Media 2013 81

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 13, 2020

I am most proud, however, of the coalition that I built and championed to allow companies such as GM, Goodyear and American Airlines with alternative minimum tax credits [a prepayment of tax] be monetized to the extent [their] investment was done in the U.S. This multiyear effort brought hundreds of millions of dollars back to GM.

Travel 52

Travel Trade Shows Airlines 2009 52

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2019

Purchasing Influence/Role — Most conferences with a trade show collect data on annual budget, role in the purchasing process, and product/service interests. Customers expect this kind of ease-in-buying experience because it’s similar to ordering from Amazon or booking an airline ticket.

Airlines 78

Airlines Trade Shows B2B Consulting 78

Event Industry News

MARCH 7, 2019

Irv – Recognised as one of the founding leaders of ‘Experiential’ Marketing, Irv is a strategic and creative thinker. All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest 5-Star airline. 17 years on, Kemosabe still run all of their European marketing. Case Study: Nippon Airways.

Airlines 61

Airlines Social Media Retail Automotive 61

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. More : 6 Smart Moves: Wellness Edition.

Hotels 59

Hotels Site Selections Airlines 2015 59

Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 14, 2018

Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) makes travel to the Grand Strand simple, with carriers that service Myrtle Beach directly: Allegiant Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Porter Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United, and WestJet. “ Moving to Myrtle Beach has been great for our trade show.

Airlines 43

Airlines Meetings Trade Shows Tourism 43

Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2020

The platform, to be launched in June 2020, is an innovative marketplace that enables Meetings and Incentive event organisers from the markets to meet with MICE trade partners such as local event venues, attractions, hotels to explore possible collaborations and secure business opportunities in spite of travel restrictions.

Tourism 52

Tourism Travel Hotels 2020 52

PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

Most trade-show organizers use a priority-points system to help determine the order of booth-space selection for next year’s expo — and that system has usually been in place for quite a while. Here’s how it works: Recency   American Airlines couldn’t care less that I’ve been a member of its loyalty program for 30-plus years.

Airlines 49

Airlines Trade Shows Advertising Sponsorships 49

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 22, 2016

In fact, London is more equipped than ever to handle high-tech meetings, marketing itself as the Silicon Valley of Europe. Record-Breaking Year for Las Vegas Trade Shows. They prioritize price over airline loyalty, making airlines rethink their tactics and pricing strategies. Las Vegas No. 1 Among Most Fun Cities.

2016 40

2016 Meeting Planning Meetings Airlines 40

SmartMeetings

JULY 20, 2016

Meeting planners are often on the road , rushing off to site visits or trade shows. That’s the concept behind many of the smart suitcases that are appearing on the market these days. Smooth sailing (or rolling): Zipping from meetings to trade shows to site visits will be easier than ever with G-RO.

Airlines 40

Airlines Travel Trade Shows Technology 40

Event Industry News

MARCH 25, 2019

By Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director – Middle East, Arabian Travel Market & IBTM Arabia. The national government has taken the decision to prioritise MICE as a key driver of economic growth, investing in business events infrastructure, such as the Kigali Convention Centre, hotels and the national airline.

Tourism 77

Tourism 2028 Government 2017 77

Python Events

OCTOBER 16, 2020

While it’s true that virtually every kind of business has taken a hit due to coronavirus – notably airlines, tourism, restaurants, bars, and clubs just for starters – no one has been more completely crushed by it than people whose work is centred around live events. Coronavirus Has Taken an Unprecedented Toll on the Event Industry.

2026 73

2026 Entertainment Airlines Trade Shows 73

SmartMeetings

JUNE 13, 2018

With so many pieces of luggage on the market, making choices can be an ordeal. Ever since airlines began imposing hefty fees for checked baggage, passengers have been trying to limit themselves to carry-ons. Out-of-the-box new luggage items facilitate traveling. Here are a few of the best options. Best Carry-Ons. Away Suitcase.

Travel 61

Travel Airlines Sports 2015 61

Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2018

And to get the least stress from travel, make the most out of high-end lounges to fight jet lag while only traveling with the top airlines. Wipe the Rust off Those Trade Show Tools. This guide goes back to the trade show basics that every event prof needs to be aware of. Airlines and Airports, Ranked.

Airlines 83

Airlines Travel Management Trade Shows 83

Python Events

OCTOBER 16, 2020

While it’s true that virtually every kind of business has taken a hit due to coronavirus – notably airlines, tourism, restaurants, bars, and clubs just for starters – no one has been more completely crushed by it than people whose work is centred around live events. Coronavirus Has Taken an Unprecedented Toll on the Event Industry.

2026 52

2026 Entertainment Airlines Trade Shows 52

SmartMeetings

JULY 15, 2016

Most recently, she served as director of marketing for Bluff View Art District in Chattanooga. Previously, she was director of global sales and marketing for Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International and director of business development support and onboard sales for Royal Caribbean International, prior to that. Jon Conching.

Hospitality 40

Hospitality Hotels Food and Beverage Advertising 40

Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Whether you’re looking to meet influential planners, improve networking skills, learn about emerging technologies, or simply reconnect with planner besties, this list of 2024 conferences and trade shows has something for everyone. The massive exhibit hall hosts hotel groups, technology providers, convention aureus, airlines, and more.

2024 78

2024 Event Planning Conference Education 78

Endless Events

AUGUST 24, 2018

This Checklist Could Save Your Trade Show. Trade shows are intensely competitive. Tech up Your Display for Your Next Trade Show. Still using an old-fashioned projector or even a plain computer monitor for your trade show display? Four Essential Questions to Ask about Your Marketing Plan.

Trade Shows 75

Trade Shows Social Media Airlines Travel 75

Event Marketer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

As they often do, the biggest pop culture trends and business shifts trickled down into live experiences, yielding some of the year’s most impactful event marketing campaigns—and leading us to our top 10 stories. And brands like Canon are delivering with exhibits that feel more like attractions than trade show demos.

2023 75

2023 Trade Shows Sponsorships Sports 75

Event Marketer

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The editors of Event Marketer magazine have announced the winners of the supersized 2021 Ex Awards and ETDAs, the world’s largest and premiere recognition program for experiential marketing. 6 during a gala luncheon at the Experiential Marketing Summit in Chicago. Best Buzz Marketing/Influencer Program. GOLD WINNER.

2021 126

2021 2020 Entertainment Technology 126

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 1, 2020

She wants to bring together all the verticals—business meetings, events, trade shows and expos, caterers, airlines and hotels, theater owners, people who put on concerts, church events and even quinceaneras. The airline and auto industry have done it, and we are bigger than both of those,” she says. The bottom line? “We

Meetings 143

Meetings Airlines Travel Hospitality 143

Endless Events

JANUARY 20, 2020

So understanding that power of the trade show, the power of location in a trade show. I’m wondering if it has something to do with too the idea that it might be something that comes to the market. And so much likely to market so, therefore, gets the news in some ways. Cool Gadgets And Tech.

2020 102

2020 Tech Trade Shows Technology 102

Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

B2B event marketing is just as important as B2C events. Sales and marketing experts Wednesday Relations hosts a seminar called “Building B2B marketing excellence” that teaches attendees how to properly communicate and market to their customers in the B2B SaaS space. Trade Shows / Expos. Why B2B events?

B2B 70

B2B Trade Shows Food and Beverage Conference 70

Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Your monthly event sustainability update In our April Industry Pulse Survey , 72 percent of event marketers said sustainability plays a role in vendor and/or material sourcing and selection, and half of the survey’s respondents said they are eliminating single-use plastic at their events and activations.

Venues 82

Venues Sustainability 2026 Hotels 82

Bizzabo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency? According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. While numerous brands have adapted their own in-house event marketing teams and others haven't—sometimes a specialized agency is needed. ACTIVENT MARKETING.

2019 78

2019 Sports Entertainment Advertising 78

PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The Boston Consulting Group projects the global market for robotics to reach $87 billion by 2025. Personalized Marketing. For e-commerce sites, personalization has been an increasingly common method of digital marketing. Convene has written about carbon-offset plans and how the airline industry is addressing the emissions issue.

2020 128

2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 128

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The Boston Consulting Group projects the global market for robotics to reach $87 billion by 2025. Personalized Marketing. For e-commerce sites, personalization has been an increasingly common method of digital marketing. Convene has written about carbon-offset plans and how the airline industry is addressing the emissions issue.

2020 98

2020 Meetings 2019 Sustainability 98

Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

Business Barometer: Market Caps & Valuations. But even over the last few months, as the vaccine’s rollout showed us a light at the end of the tunnel, the money folks are still betting big on virtual. Hopin raised $125 million in November at a $2.1 All that changed seemingly overnight with the advent of online booking.

2021 111

2021 2020 Trade Shows Tech 111

SmartMeetings

APRIL 3, 2017

The SMG-managed center is the 14th largest free-standing facility in the nation and has the capacity to host larger trade shows or two conventions simultaneously. Located in the heart of downtown Philadelphia is the grand LEED-certified Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Airlines 40

Airlines Trade Shows Transportation Hotels 40