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Alexander von Humboldt: A meeting designer way ahead of his time

Conferences that Work

I’m indebted to Martin Sirk for sharing remarkable information about an 1828 conference designed by the German geographer, naturalist, and explorer Alexander von Humboldt. Read what follows to discover that Humboldt was also a meeting designer way ahead of his time! Martin Sirk Modern meeting design! Cross-disciplinary. New insights-oriented. Participant-centred.

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In Search of Event Tech Innovation

EventMB

Skift Take: Event Tech Live's 10th edition revealed a challenging landscape for innovation in the event technology sector. Major players are focused on offering all-in-one solutions and offering incremental improvements over groundbreaking changes. The calls for fresh, disruptive ideas are growing louder in a market hungry for true innovation.

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Skiddle and the NTIA launch Promoter Fund to support emerging event organisers in Scotland

Skiddle

Continuing our unwavering commitment to nurturing the next generation of event organisers, we are delighted to unveil our second promoter fund scheme of the year, in collaboration with the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA). The initiative, which follows our previous student-focused program in the summer, has this time been specially devised to aid emerging promoters looking to make their mark on the events scene in various cities and towns across Scotland.

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Navigating the Legal Middle Ground 

EventMB

Skift Take: Since joining Maritz Global Events in 2017, Jill Blood has tackled everything from international privacy laws to the legality of renting blimps. Blood's artful navigation of the legal middle ground is as thrilling as it is crucial.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Event-Contract Sticking Points: A Practical Approach

MeetingsNet

Three industry veterans share their advice on crafting contract terms and clauses that meet the needs of host groups, not just host venues. Right now, the meetings industry’s landscape features high demand, rising prices, and hotel reps’ relative inexperience with meetings, all of which make planners’ jobs more difficult than ever. To help cut through the thicket of contractual issues within this landscape, three longtime meeting negotiators—Tyra Warner, Lauren Andrews, and Jeff Duncan—held a di

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Formula 1 Las Vegas Sees a Successful Inaugural Event

Smart Meetings

Formula 1’s first year shook things up on the Las Vegas Strip In a weekend filled with more drama than your mom’s favorite soap opera, Las Vegas’ inaugural Formula 1 race ended with practice race mishaps , record-level betting numbers and a more than $1 billion economic impact to the city. Big Numbers Las Vegas Grand Prix reported a 315,000-person attendance number over the course of the event.

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Events Worth Exalting

Special Events

A look at the 2023 Gala Award finalists and the inspiring award ceremony

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CHS Birmingham predicts continued industry growth

Event Industry News

CHS Birmingham is reflecting on another strong turn out from the exhibition, which took place last week at the ICC Birmingham and once again saw growth in visitor attendance, a larger footprint for the event, and continued enthusiasm from event organisers looking to put on events into 2024.

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Iconic Manchester City Centre Hotel Unveils Fresh Look After £Multi-million Refurbishment

Prestige Events Magazine

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly hotel has completed a renovation project costing over £3million. The refurbishment of the 4-star hotel’s 280 bedrooms and main reception area was completed over seven months. As part of the project, all bedrooms across the nine floors of the hotel have been redecorated with new soft furnishings, upcycled furniture and fresh carpets.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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the importance of incentive events

SevenEvents

in today’s dynamic corporate landscape, fostering a motivated and engaged workforce is paramount to success, and incentive events play a pivotal role in achieving this goal. these events serve as powerful tools to recognise and reward employee achievements, boosting morale and reinforcing a positive company culture. beyond the immediate gratification of rewards, incentive events create a sense of camaraderie, encouraging teamwork and collaboration. the importance of these events extends be

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CHS Birmingham Predicts Continued Industry Growth

Prestige Events Magazine

CHS Birmingham is reflecting on another strong turn out from the exhibition, which took place last week at the ICC Birmingham and once again saw growth in visitor attendance, a larger footprint for the event, and continued enthusiasm from event organisers looking to put on events into 2024. The show’s organisers see the success as a sign of continued positivity within the industry, not just due to its 28% rise in attendance, but because many visitors arrived with RFPs – many in hand – and with a

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Authors Rave About San Francisco

Smart Meetings

With both charming history and exciting innovation, SF attracts writers San Francisco has long inspired writers, musicians, artists and other creative types to flock to The City by the Bay and relish in the fog, the food and the diverse culture. Many prolific American writers have called San Francisco home at one time or another, and the trend continues today.

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Togather hires Vik Barodia as COO

Event Industry News

Togather, the UK’s largest events booking platform, has brought in ex-HeyCar Chief Operating and Product Officer Vik Barodia as their new COO to lead the operations of the company as it continues to disrupt the £100bn UK events industry.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Global Brand Experience Agency 2LK Transitions to Employee Ownership

Exhibitor Magazine

As revealed today in The Drum, 2LK, one of the world's leading independent brand experience agencies, has announced it has transitioned from direct ow.

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Skiddle and NTIA launch promoter fund bursary scheme to empower emerging event organisers in Scotland

Event Industry News

Independent event ticketing outlet, Skiddle has launched its second bursary scheme of the year in partnership with the Night Time Industries Association (NTIA).

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New and Upcoming Experiences for Groups at MGM Resorts International

Smart Meetings

MGM Resorts International is investing almost $500 million in guest room renovations, new dining options, upgraded conference room technology, and more, bringing the meeting experience to the next level. “We are constantly investing and reinventing ourselves,” said MGM Resorts Chief Sales Officer and Senior Vice President Stephanie Glanzer. “Everything we do is to optimize the customer journey and create unique, one-of-a-kind experiences for your guests.

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Savouring the seasons: a guide to local and seasonal food sourcing

Prestige Events Magazine

by Thomas Law, Head Chef at Prithvi As a head chef with a passion for creating exceptional culinary experiences, I’ve long championed the art of sourcing seasonal and local ingredients. In this journey, I’ve discovered that there’s an abundance of natural treasures waiting to be explored in each month. From foraging in hedgerows for wild garlic, elderflower, and berries to establishing strong connections with local butchers and farmers, the world of seasonal and local food sour

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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New and Upcoming Experiences for Groups at MGM Resorts

Smart Meetings

MGM Resorts International is investing almost $500 million in guest room renovations, new dining options, upgraded conference room technology and more, bringing the meeting experience to the next level. “We are constantly investing and reinventing ourselves,” said MGM Resorts Chief Sales Officer and Senior Vice President Stephanie Glanzer. “Everything we do is to optimize the customer journey and create unique, one-of-a-kind experiences for your guests.

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Black Friday offers on Christmas Parties at The Belfry Hotel & Resort

Prestige Events Magazine

The Belfry Hotel & Resort , in North Warwickshire is offering an exclusive Black Friday 20% off offer on selected Christmas parties this festive season, to be booked between Black Friday (24 th November) until the end of Cyber Monday (27 th November). The Belfry is offering an exclusive Christmas celebration on Sunday 17 th December for Blue Light Card holders, and retail and hospitality teams, who so often get left out as habitually events are scheduled on the busiest nights of their workin

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Inflatable Animals

Ins'Tent

Back to Inflatables Hub Inflatable animals are a form of custom inflatables and inflatable replicas that are widely popular. They can be used as marketing or as a fun photo-op centerpiece for a gathering or party. Types of Inflatable Animals Inflatable animals can take the form of a mascot, magical creature, holiday-appropriate decoration, or any fun and educational animal.

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IBTM World celebrates the power of innovation as industry influencers take to the stage

Prestige Events Magazine

IBTM World 2023 , which returns to Fira, Barcelona from November 28 to 30 has announced Julius Solaris and Christine Renaud as its final keynote speakers, bringing innovation to the fore of its dynamic conference programme. Julius and Christine’s keynote is complemented by an array of transformative sessions designed to showcase the role of event professionals in shaping the future of the industry with their imaginative ideas and solutions.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Want to Make Large Events Personal? With these 10 Tips You can Do It!

eventplanner

Momice celebrated her 10th anniversary last week. Of course with an event! The most common feedback: amazing how warm and personal it felt. I also want this for my events!

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Y Spa therapist Lauren Barrett is top three finalist in major industry award

Prestige Events Magazine

Lauren Barrett, a therapist at Wyboston Lakes Resort’s Y Spa, is in the top three in her category at a prestigious industry awards. Lauren is a top three finalist in the Inspirational Therapist category for The Power of Touch, – tpot – Shine Your Light awards. The Inspirational Therapist category recognises a therapist who practises with the purest of intentions and gives time, energy and effort in bringing about meaningful results.

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UNICEO Announces Major Partnership with Accor

Exhibitor Magazine

GENEVA - Accor, one of the global hospitality leaders, has become an official global strategic Partner with UNICEO� making it the second hotel group t.

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Making the most of EMEC with a scholarship

MPI

Elodie Lortal, CMP, shares her European Meetings & Events Conference (EMEC) experience along with gratitude for the MPI Foundation scholarship that made it possible.

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.

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International production agency Far and Beyond appoint Jack May Head of Events for the UK and Europe

Event Industry News

International production agency Far and Beyond are pleased to announce the appointment of Jack May as their Head of Events for the UK and Europe.

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Project Ocean Episode 3 – Assateague Coastal Trust

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Assateague Coastal Trust Assateague Coastal Trust formed in 1970 with the goal of protecting Maryland’s Assateague Island from significant development. Thanks largely to its efforts, Assateague Island is now preserved as both a state and national park. ACT continues its legacy of protecting coastland throughout Maryland and Virginia through water quality monitoring, advocacy and education.