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Tips for Safely Serving Food at an Event

Picatic by Eventbrite

COVID-19 dining restrictions are being lifted nationwide, but it’s important to make sure you’re still paying attention to all of the best-practice food service guidelines when planning your event. You may also want to consider which COVID-19 restrictions you’d like to keep in your regular playbook as you plan ongoing events, in case conditions change. […].

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Top 5 features to look for in event management software

Attendease

With so many changes happening to the meetings and events space, you might be on the hunt for event management software to help you adapt to new demands while you create and manage a large number of events. . Not only do these tools help you manage the many moving pieces of planning an event, but they also help you avoid manual processes, cut down on website and marketing tool subscriptions, eliminate the time lags and expenses associated with event website development, and drive down the cost

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The Story of How a Classic Theatrical Play Went Virtual

GEVME

Yeoh Siew Hoon, Founder of WiT, events and media platform, once again returned to Virtual Experience Makers , this time to interview Hossan Leong and Derrick Chew of the famous theatrical, The Curious Case of the Missing Peranakan Treasure. Virtual and hybrid events have been the new normal. The Virtual Experience Makers is one of a kind show where we have conversations with people who have made it big in the virtual world using the GEVME virtual event platform. .

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Do 3D Virtual Event Booths Work?

EventMB

Most event planners (57 percent) feel that virtual 3D booths make no sense according to a recent poll on LinkedIn. What do eventprofs really think about 3D environments as they’re used in events today? We’ve covered the topic of 3D environments and their potential use cases for events in the past, but what do eventprofs really […]. The post Do 3D Virtual Event Booths Work?

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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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The Story of How a Classic Theatrical Play Went Virtual

GEVME

Yeoh Siew Hoon, Founder of WiT, events and media platform, once again returned to Virtual Experience Makers , this time to interview Hossan Leong and Derrick Chew of the famous theatrical, The Curious Case of the Missing Peranakan Treasure. Virtual and hybrid events have been the new normal. The Virtual Experience Makers is one of a kind show where we have conversations with people who have made it big in the virtual world using the GEVME virtual event platform. .

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FX’s Pop-up Night Bites Bakery Ushers in ‘American Horror Summer’

Event Marketer

Walking up to the storefront in New York City’s meatpacking district, there were a few indications this wasn’t a typical bakery. An ominous black door and red neon lighting announcing the “Night Bites Bakery” greeted passers-by. Then there were the hours—opening nightly at 7 p.m. And inside? Those hints paid off with an environment inspired by FX’s spine-tingling anthology series, “American Horror Story.

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11 Awesome Alternatives to a Traditional Wedding Cake

EventSource

While wedding cakes will certainly never go out out style, it’s perfectly possible that cake just isn’t your thing. If that’s the case, you shouldn’t force anything and instead embrace your personal taste! There are plenty of alternatives that you can have on your wedding day to satisfy your and your guests’ sweet tooth!

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Your Event App Doesn’t Have AI, It Has Predictive Analytics!

Endless Events

Brandt and Will are on a futuristic roll! In the last Event Tech Podcast episode, they talked about face recognition technology in events. And since nothing gets tech nerds riled up more than AI, they’ll be talking about AI in event apps today. When talking about AI, we must be careful: all that glitters is not gold! Many event apps and tools claim they feature AI to lure techy people in, but in reality, they (only) feature predictive analytics or machine learning.

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Eight Historic Venues in Toronto’s Infamous Distillery District

EventSource

The Distillery District is a complete Toronto gem, drawing both locals and tourists alike to its historic cobblestone streets. Lined with loads of indie restaurants, bars and boutiques, this collective of 19th century historic buildings are also home to some of the city’s most unique and iconic event spaces in the city! Scroll down to check out what this incredible piece of Toronto has to offer.

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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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How Event Planners and Sponsors Can Get the Most Out of Their Partnership

Eventtia

Whether you’re planning an in-person or virtual program, gaining sponsors is crucial to any successful event. And for virtual event-planning in particular, you need additional tools to connect online attendees from your business to those sponsors.

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It’s Gogh Time: Immersive Van Gogh Experience Invites Consumers to Step Inside the Artist’s Works

Event Marketer

On the way to check-in, attendees meet Van Gogh-style sunflowers and large replicas of the artist’s self-portraits. New Yorkers can step inside a Van Gogh painting this summer, immersing themselves in 30,000 square feet of projection-mapped walls featuring the artist’s most famous and color-rich masterpieces. “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” an all-digital and handsfree exhibit running in New York City’s financial district through October, adds the touch of culture consumers hav

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Another Complication to Resuming In-Person Meetings: Air Travel

MeetingsNet

Both inventory and pricing have changed as the nation emerges from the pandemic, and not in a favorable way for business travelers. It might seem to be good news that, for the first time since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, an average of more than 2 million people moved through America’s airports in a week (July 2-9). However, meeting planners might not want to get their hopes up as they think about their on-site events scheduled for later this year.

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3 Surprising Realities of Your Event Planner Job Description

QC Event School

Dream of working in the event planning industry? Then you need to know exactly what’ll be expected as part of your event planner job description! Luckily, QC Event School ‘s Student Ambassador, Nicole Thielmann, is here to help. Read on as Nicole reveals 3 surprising realities you’ll face on a regular basis while on the job! Nicole is a graduate of QC’s Event & Wedding Planning and Destination Wedding courses.

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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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Tailgate Trade Show Goes Off Without a Hitch

PCMA Convene

Planners and exhibitors connect during the PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia chapter’s “Trunk and Meet” Tailgate Trade Show, held in a parking lot in June. (All photos by Mario Oliveto Photography). In late February, PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia (PHL) chapter wanted to host an event to help its supplier members get some much-needed attention, but most of the country still was operating under COVID-19 restrictions.

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10 Smart Moves in Nashville, San Antonio and London

Smart Meetings

Joshua Schaeffer and Shane Fortner. Schaeffer is director of experience and Fortner is director of sales for Virgin Hotels Nashville in Tennessee. Before joining Virgin Nashville, Schaeffer worked in directorial positions, such as director of guest services, guest relations manager and director of operations, at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California; Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa in Moab, Utah; The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville; Hyatt Greenville in South Carolina; and South Seas Islan

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Return to Live Events: Attitudes and Outlook

The Castle Group

Castle recently attended its first in-person industry networking event in more than 15 months. The Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange (GMITE) was hosted at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. Since it was the first time many buyers and suppliers came back together, everyone in attendance was incredibly happy to be face-to-face with their peers again!

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Ground-breaking 17-person ice sculpture #PeopleTogether comes to Covent Garden

Prestige Events Magazine

Today, Monday 19th July, this incredible one-of-a-kind sculpture, created by ice-pioneers Icebox, will be on display at one of London’s famous meeting points, Covent Garden. Featuring life-size characters of varying ages and different walks of life, the sculpture is a representation of people returning to normal and will commemorate the easing of restrictions in England.

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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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U.S. Groups Could Return to Canada Next Month—If Vaccinated

Smart Meetings

A significant uptick in Covid 19 vaccinations in Canada has prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to suggest that his country’s long-sealed border with the United States might open again as early as next month. According to the latest data, more Canadians than U.S. citizens are now fully vaccinated. This represents a major reversal, as Canada had suffered from months of vaccine shipping and production delays.

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UFI conference sees organisers united in data dilemma

Event Industry News

International exhibition industry association UFI followed up June’s ‘Battle for Event Data’ fireworks between four virtual platforms, part of its European Conference, with an organisers’ perspective on Thursday 15 July. Hosted by freelance journalist Danica Tormohlen the panel consisted of Douglas Emslie, group CEO at Tarsus, Clarion Events’ group MD Lisa Hannant, Herve Sedky, president and CEO at Emerald, together with pre-recorded input from Hugh Jones of RX Global and Informa Markets’ CEO Ch

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Wyboston Lakes Resort secures significant event bookings for 2021 despite roadmap delays

Prestige Events Magazine

Wyboston Lakes Resort in Bedfordshire has confirmed a series of major bookings for conferences and events for July and August onwards. The resort’s Woodlands Event Centre is busy with events for a wide mixture of international brands, associations, consumer, and corporate organisations including Spa Life, trade association HBAA and Meetings & Incentive Travel magazine.

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How the Connected by Autism online conference assured accessibility for their audience

Event Industry News

Pictured: Áine Ryan. Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) has a 30+ year legacy of specialising in books on autism and neurodiversity. Last year JKP held their first online conference, catering to the autistic community and those who work with them. Here, marketing manager Áine Ryan outlines how she, along with editorial director Lisa Clark, ensured the event was accessible for their market.

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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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More than 830,000 Visitors Attend 31st HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair

Exhibitor Magazine

HONG KONG - The HKTDC Hong Kong Book Fair, the HKTDC Hong Kong Sports and Leisure Expo and the debut HKTDC World of Snacks drew to a successful close.

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New report reveals 86% of Brits want brands to help solve the mental health crisis in the UK

Event Industry News

Creative communications agency Full Fat shows where consumer experiences are headed post pandemic – with insight from age 18-55 year olds. Covering wellbeing, sustainability, hybrid events and more. Some insight includes: ? Over 4/5 aged 18-55 (89%) would purchase a ticket for an event if it aided their personal mental health ? More than half (60%) of those aged 18-41 will attend digital events post pandemic ?

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Add a touch of royalty to your next event with De Vere Horsley Estate, as featured in The Crown

Prestige Events Magazine

Impress your guests by hosting your next meeting or event at De Vere Horsley Estate , located in East Horsley, Surrey, as seen in Netflix’s award-winning series The Crown. In season two, episode six, the striking historic Horsley Towers can be seen on screen as the German Marburg Castle in Hesse. For those looking for a unique venue, Horsley Towers, which features 28 bedrooms, two function spaces, three meeting rooms and acres of beautiful grounds can be hired out exclusively for events, guarant

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Data & Analytics for events – Do you have the tools?

Event Industry News

Many brands and rights holders understand the importance of live events or experiences and invest heavily in them however they fall short when it comes to correctly valuing that investment. At Meshh , we help you measure and optimise real-world behaviour. It is universally accepted that your digital marketing technology stack is critical to your organisation’s success.

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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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Out Of Hours Client Services – End-User Support

Evvnt

This role provides multi-channel customer support across all user types (ticket buyers, event creators and network partners). This role responds to user issues and concerns, and routes requests to the relevant department. They must construct responses that may include product knowledge base content and workaround solutions for specific issues. This individual will be a product […].

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TBA Group announced as winners of The Telegraph Best of British Award 2021

Event Industry News

We are delighted to be able to announce that TBA Group have been named winners in the Business Reporter’s Best of British Business award series published in the Telegraph. Celebrating success stories in British businesses, a handful of businesses have been featured with the ‘Best of British’ accolade, showcasing companies and their leaders who have demonstrated excellence and are continuing to drive the UK economy.

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Bienvenidos a Miami

Special Events

The city of Miami has a style all its own in everything from linens to food, and everything in between.

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