Event Industry News

JULY 22, 2022

NuBreed Hotels is a rapidly growing events focused global accommodation provider. Headquartered in the UK, they allow clients to access and offer discounted accommodation to their Exhibitors, Delegates, VIPs, Clients, Speakers, Staff and/or Attendees. Commission is shared on all bookings. They have over 1.3m

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Master the Event

DECEMBER 11, 2023

There’s a lot I enjoy about my job and an area I have thoroughly appreciated has been working with guest speakers. And while the presentations were amazing, the time I spent with each guest speaker; getting them to the venue, on stage and then back to their hotel, were some of my most favorite moments with the exception of one or two.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The 234-room Lake Nona Wave Hotel is right at home in Lake Nona, Florida, a 17-square-mile planned mixed-use planned community that is self-proclaimed “of and for the future.”. meeting destinations for five consecutive years—and for good reason,” says James Tattersall, director of sales and marketing at Lake Nona Wave Hotel.

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SmartMeetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

While the former first lady may be a bit of a stretch for most conventions to land, hotels are making it a tad bit easier on planners by hosting speaker series of their own. Hotel Phillips Kansas City, Curio Collection by Hilton will launch Cocktails & Conversation inside the hotel’s P.S. Speakeasy on Nov.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI 15), the foremost conference for sustainable events is delighted to announce the first speakers for the 15th edition, which will take place on 28th February 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. .

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Phoenix-based hotel attorney Lisa Devlin sat down for some rapid-fire questions about what is and isn’t working today and offered her prescription for a win-win solution to trading contract clauses. Win-win: If a group has concerns, call the hotel and talk about it. Hotels are taking a stricter approach than a year ago.”.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

This time, a good percentage of the attendees were able to travel and got to experience a hurricane from the comfort of their hotel room. Due to flight cancellations, the opening general session speakers were not able to arrive in time. Their success depended on the flexibility of their speakers. Here are some suggestions.

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Eventmobi

JANUARY 23, 2023

As a bonus, you’ll also discover how you can save time and money by leveraging your registration platform for speaker management! Use this feature to customize what data you need to collect from your speakers, press, VIPs and other attendee groups. Pre-select a list of recommended hotels and add them to your registration form.

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Eventinterface

MARCH 26, 2018

Finding speakers for conferences and events can be an arduous task. Are we selecting the right speaker? Is what the speaker charges a fair fee? How do we know if the speaker can deliver the right message for our audience? Is the speaker the right, strategic partner for our conference? Travel, hotel, deposits?

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Eventinterface

MARCH 26, 2018

Finding speakers for conferences and events can be an arduous task. Are we selecting the right speaker? Is what the speaker charges a fair fee? How do we know if the speaker can deliver the right message for our audience? Is the speaker the right, strategic partner for our conference? Travel, hotel, deposits?

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

There are still more speakers to be revealed but with a line-up this strong, why wait?” Our content programme reflects the challenges being faced by our sector and provides an opportunity to spark conversation and gain different perspectives. Registration for the industry event closes on November 1. Register at www.eventbuyerslive.com

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Smart Meetings

MAY 15, 2024

You may find it in an innovative, high-tech NYC venue; or, perhaps a characteristic boutique hotel in beautiful Boise. Whatever you’re looking for, these new and renovated hotels and venues are waiting to host you. Hotel Renegade Boise, Idaho welcomes a brand new property with the opening of Hotel Renegade.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Readers of PCMA’s Catalyst forum are offering advice about speaker confirmation and information emails. Speaker Engagement. I’m looking to revamp our speaker confirmation and information email,” Krista Rakovan, manager, Education and Events, The Humane Society of the United States, told the Catalyst community. “We

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PCMA Convene

MAY 26, 2020

TED is one of the many formerly face-to-face events lining up speakers, such as Susan David, for their digital programming. I’ve been working with speakers at events for more than 20 years, and this almost feels like an entirely new job,” Tim Mathy, partner at Speak Inc., This is the Wild West of the speaker world.”.

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Guidebook

JUNE 19, 2018

You’ve been working on your event for 6+ months — you’ve put in countless hours getting the venue locked down, the schedule finalized, speakers scheduled, the production design perfect. The day comes around and you wait in anticipation for your keynote speaker to step on stage. A great keynote speaker doesn’t just speak, though.

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EventMB

JANUARY 11, 2023

Skift Take: Chris Nassetta, CEO of Hilton Hotels, a featured speaker during PCMA Convening Leaders, predicts the business events industry will exceed the high water mark of 2019 this year. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 9, 2020

Nestled into the beautiful Perthshire landscape Dunkeld House Hotel boasts an unrivalled experience of Scottish country living. Overlooking the River Tay and set within 280 acres of natural woodland, the four-star country house hotel is a unique and diverse venue space. Dunkeld House Hotel will be exhibiting at EVENTIT Stand B10.

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Attendease

AUGUST 8, 2023

It combines two separate ecosystems, social and corporate event planners and event managers at restaurants and hotels. The Tripleseat acquisition of Attendease is a game-changer for restaurants and hotels. The acquisition is a natural fit.

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SmartMeetings

AUGUST 27, 2019

Hotel properties and CVBs across the country are enlisting the help of digital innovations to deliver convenience to groups in the ballroom and the guest room. More : Smart Technology is Reshaping the Future of Hotels. Hotel Zetta. A post shared by Hotel Zetta San Francisco (@hotelzetta) on Aug 1, 2019 at 10:01am PDT.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 24, 2017

Everyone loses when speakers run long. Recently I watched a talented speaker (and friend) Patrick Henry deliver a fantastic presentation called “Be Re-memorable.” He was the fifth speaker that morning (way too many—right?), It’s easy to blame the speaker. The speaker needs to know it is never OK to go overtime.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

9 Velvet Chainsaw Consulting webinar got to hear how the National Speakers Association (NSA) wrestled with many decisions leaders faced following the move of its 1,200-attendee INFLUENCE 2020 national annual convention scheduled for the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Aug. Participants in a Sept. Adapt to the Medium.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

If you hire speakers for corporate events, you know that choosing the right one for your audience is just the first step. Here is some of my favorite advice for ensuring that speakers have the best chance to succeed. Here is some of my favorite advice for ensuring that speakers have the best chance to succeed.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

However, leaving audio visual (AV) equipment services to the end could be a costly mistake, especially when negotiating these services with a hotel. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. February 23-25 | Francis Marion Hotel | Charleston, SC. International Hotel Technology Forum 2022. The Hotel Show. HFTP Mid-South Atlantic Regional Conference .

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Either way, many hotels offer positions for event planners that utilize the many skills you probably already have. Read on to get a sense of what a hotel event planner does in their day-to-day and whether the position is the right fit for you. A hotel event planner manages the space. The post Want to Be a Hotel Event Planner?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

Quinn Conyers was the keynote speaker to kick off the event, driving home her message of self-presentation and “luxury language to be an effective leader.” The presenters included Capital One , Verizon The Ridge Hotel , Swedish Meetings, FLIK Conference Centers , De Vere Hotels and Thrive Meetings!

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Register for “Advanced Hotel Negotiations, From the Hotel Side” To be a more effective negotiator, meeting planners will learn how hotels evaluate their businesses and manage their inventory of space, rates and dates. He won sales manager of the year, sales director of the year and the Donald M.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 18, 2019

The Roosevelt New Orleans , a Waldorf Astoria Hotel, is the latest hotel to make us do a double take with a friendly invitation to those who been their less than scrupulously honest previous guests. It’s called the 125th Anniversary Giveback Sweepstakes, and the hotel wants items from that rich history to put on display. “In

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

It’s idyllic for you, speakers and attendees. We have highlighted nine of the best beach hotels from U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hotels in the USA. If you’re looking for a hotel with the dreamy quality of a beach resort, Florida is the place to be. The post 9 Breathtaking Beach Hotels from U.S.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 23, 2019

Whether you’re a novice or an old pro, this webinar will help you keep up with changes in hotel contracts. Attend this webinar to: Identify and understand the problems and solutions behind new clauses being used in hotel contracts. Speaker: John S. Explain how the European Union’s GDPR applies to even U.S.-based Foster, Esq.,

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 21, 2020

Many are holding off on speaker invitations until there is more positive news of the country reopening. . If you are planning to move forward with your fall conference, now is the time to notify your hotels, convention centers and service providers of your lower expectations. Risk-free Participation.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 16, 2024

Read More: Don’t Call Me Walt, or How to Lead with Disney Magic The hotel brand promises it has “identified key leadership behaviors that enable excellence to be fostered within an organization. Consulting services at client companies and keynote speakers are also on offer.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Captivating Designs Make Memorable Debuts From the sunny coastline of SoCal to the fog-draped Golden Gate, new and renovated hotels across the charming state of California make for compelling options to host your next meetings, event or retreat. A variety of different spaces, from size to design, are constant across all these properties.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 1, 2018

To honor the holiday, hotels around the world are offering services tailored specifically to women. W Hotel’s “What She Said” series revolves around powerful women starting conversations about femininity and gender equality. This year, the W will host its first event, featuring inspirational speakers, drinks and an exercise class.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 30, 2019

Here are a few simple things to do during your next hotel or venue inspection. . Next time, request someone from hotel security to go along for the stroll. He’s a seasoned speaker, writer and educator and offers safety tips on topics including site selection, emergency operations and event safety. Ask About First Responders.

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Expo Logic

DECEMBER 27, 2019

If you are planning an event that features keynote speakers, you want to provide the best possible experience. The better experience your guest speaker has, the more likely they will be to work with you again in the future. How to Find Your Next Event Speaker. Is there a speaker who has influenced or inspired them in the past?

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We’ll cover everything from budgeting and marketing to finding sponsors and speakers to reporting and analytics. Speakers Speakers are one of the biggest draws for attendees! Invite speakers who are experts in their field and can provide attendees with valuable insights. What Does It Take to Plan a Conference?

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