Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The world-renowned Arnold Sports Festival is coming to the United Kingdom in October 2021 and will take place at the NEC, Birmingham. The event will incorporate a multi-sports festival and expo, bringing the biggest and best brands from the industry to showcase their products.

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DECEMBER 14, 2021

Venues are leading the way in getting people back together. They now have the technology to connect even the biggest hybrid audiences and the experience to help people meet safely just about anywhere. We also did a quick lap around the internet and added a couple new venues that caught our eye.

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. If meeting planners are aiming to leave attendees immersed in glamor and luxury, booking The Ritz-Carlton is always a good bet. The Ritz-Carlton caters to small or large meeting events, with a ballroom that accommodates up to 283 attendees.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 13, 2020

Food service provider Levy partnered with the non-profit Food Rescue US to donate and deliver the food leftover from the canceled Arnold Sports Festival in Columbus, Ohio. That same week, organizers of the 2020 Arnold Sports Festival were facing similar challenges. Ready to Redirect. But small donations can be accommodated, too.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Non-Traditional Venues Muir, Autograph Collection Our teams have received increasing requests for nontraditional venues, outdoor setups and reimagined creative spaces. After being apart for a few years, customers are showing significant energy surrounding meetings, and that’s evident in our group bookings.

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JULY 22, 2021

The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. For this reason, many of its venues predate this year’s Olympics, and had been in frequent use prior to this year. This will be Tokyo’s second time as host city.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 15, 2019

is the new slogan for visitors, and is part of the of its new tourism brand designed to attract many other types of visitors beyond sports. We’ve grown so much broader, bigger and bolder than our original Sports Capital of Texas brand,” says City of Round Rock Sports Management and Tourism Director Chad McKenzie. New Projects.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 10, 2020

The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has reassured the public and organisers that there is “no rationale” to cancelling British sporting events because of COVID-19. However, the government department met with sporting officials on Monday (9 th March) to discuss potential responses just in case mass gatherings are banned.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2020

The push by meeting and event facilities to be known for implementing “the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfecting” is in full swing. Effective communication between the venue and both event planners and attendees is part of the accreditation program as well. Besides those in L.A.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 1, 2022

After decades of providing meetings, events and hotel stays, a collection of venues located across the University of Nottingham’s campuses has been rebranded as Nottingham Venues. Each venue has its own aesthetic, located in peaceful green grounds of the secluded university campus.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2024

1 meetings destination in the U.S., continues to embrace new and returning meeting and convention groups in 2024 with new or expanded accommodations and venues. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. of flexible indoor-outdoor meeting space. Orlando, Cvent’s No. event center.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Venues of Excellence (VOE), the UK’s leading collection of exceptional venues has welcomed 4 new venues into the consortium. We have welcomed 16 new venues in the last eighteen months and have a growing prospect list. The venue is ideal for an exclusive use event, where privacy and attention to detail is key.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

More Meeting Space Than Ever Before Across Mexico, three luxurious hotels offer an extensive selection of renovated, expanded meeting space and stylish, restful suites. If you’re headed to the popular destination of Cabo, know that you’ll have access to the most meeting space in the region. rooftop venue is the highest in Cabo.

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Python Events

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Stadiums and sports fields across the UK are preparing for upcoming matches as the country recovers from the COVID pandemic. Sports fans are excited to resume attending events, as sports stadiums are now allowed to operate at full capacity once again. Seatedly is the top sports ticketing company in the UK.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Meet Out to Help Out, the sales incentive scheme for the business events industry proposed by Venuedirectory.com is gaining momentum. I’ve already been lobbied for the Meet Out To Help scheme and it is really important we get the information directly from the sector.”.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2023

That brutal attack was fresh on Lauren Parr’s mind as two protesters from the audience rushed and jumped on the stage as a plenary session was about to get underway at last year’s Fall Meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) for Earth and planetary scientists at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

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Unique Venues

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

With over 30 meeting and event spaces available and able to accommodate up to 350 overnight guests, the university is an ideal location for everything from corporate events to wedding receptions or multi-day summer camps and conferences. Check out all of our Top Picks for Meetings and Events in Canada: BMO IFL. Toronto, ON. Regina, SK.

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JUNE 15, 2023

What elements should meeting planners look for when sourcing to forge better group connections With the focus on the return of meetings, many meeting planners are seeking unforgettable locations for their next event that will provide ease and accessibility for their attendees.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 10, 2023

Racecourses in the Arena Racing & Leisure group (ARC) at Bath, Brighton, Wolverhampton, Uttoxeter, Royal Windsor, Lingfield Park and Doncaster have secured the much sought-after AIM Secure accreditation from the Meetings Industry Association (MIA). www.arenaracingcopmpany.co.uk

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Image Alt Text: Poet.png Gallery Slide Headline: The Poetry of Meetings Published: Vegas 1.jpg Watch the video here. Published: Vegas 2.jpg

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Academic Venue Solutions (AVS), the UK’s only sales and marketing consortium exclusive to academic venues welcomes two new venues in the South West into the portfolio, bringing the total members to 43.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Spooky experiences and haunted hotels for a Halloween meeting like no other Spooky season is here! If you have a Halloween-themed meeting coming up, look no further than these hotels that put forward the very best of the season. of inspiring meeting venues, it’s a prime destination for an invigorating and exciting Halloween meeting.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2023

Athena Events Venue, the Art Deco Grade II-listed meetings and events venue located in Leicester’s cultural quarter, has been featured in a BBC Documentary on Britain’s history of Motown. Athena continues to host music and cultural shows, as well as corporate events, conferences, awards, exhibitions, meetings, and festivals.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Across the board, new meeting spaces make for premium, curated events. New and renovated meeting spaces and hotels debut with immersive experiences in mind. Virtual Reality takes center stage in Orlando, where attendees can meet and celebrate like never before. The two-floor venue spans 9,000 sq.

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JANUARY 17, 2024

Sparkling beaches, rich culture and enticing cuisine await All across Mexico, new and renovated resorts offer an unforgettable atmosphere for a flawless destination meeting. The property centers its commitment to offering guests a completely carefree stay, with pristine beaches and a range of activities from yoga classes to water sports.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2017

Are you ready for some…meetings? From football to baseball to figure skating and more, college, professional and amateur sports bring in a lot of dough and tourism to popular meeting destinations. Many visitors and meeting planners impressed with GH and Texas will return to build future tourism,” the study states.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

The Meetings Industry Association has received formal clarification that business meetings and events for up to 30 delegates can take place during the second national lockdown. . Jane Longhurst, chief executive of the Meetings Industry Association (mia). Most venues are closed and will now remain closed until 2021.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Born from a joint venture between the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the Library of Birmingham on Centenary Square, Unique Venues Birmingham (UVB) is an inimitable conference and events venue, offering to both corporate and private clients. This content is sponsored by Unique Venues Birmingham. Sporting Events.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Lime Venue Portfolio have announced today the arrival of Rangers FC to its national venue collection. The appointment will see Levy UK + I, the sports and entertainment division of Compass Group UK and Ireland, take on the catering for both match day and non-match day events, including the venue’s conference and events business.

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MARCH 16, 2017

Dave Beachnau is the Detroit Metro CVB’s new vice president of sales, marketing and sports. Most recently, he spent 15 years as executive director of the Detroit Sports Commission—a position he handed off to Kris Smith to facilitate the CVB’s transition. That’s about all you can say is new about the Motor City veteran.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 24, 2023

Venues of Excellence is the leading UK consortium for independent venues, with ‘Quality’ at the core of its ethos when auditing new venues for membership. The HAC (Honourable Artillery Company) is the latest member to join the consortium, adding an outstanding London venue to the portfolio.

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MARCH 10, 2023

The Magnificent Mile in the heart of Downtown Chicago is a popular corridor for attractions, restaurants, museums, and even venues. In fact, some of our favorite Chicago meeting venues and special event venues are located along the Magnificent Mile. Speaking of museums!

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Event Industry News

JULY 14, 2020

The Meetings Industry Association has written an open letter to UK government warning of the catastrophic consequences of not reopening business meetings and events, which contributes £70bn to the economy and employs 700,000 skilled workers. Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage Nigel Huddleston.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 17, 2023

Mandy Jennings, CEO of Venues of Excellence recently took time out to sit with Julian Kettleborough, Commercial Director for the studio to reflect on their membership journey with the consortium and discuss what key benefits they feel have specifically helped their own organisation.

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AUGUST 19, 2022

Ponte Vedra offers a wide array of meeting and event spaces. of indoor and outdoor venues span the historic property. Three flexible meeting rooms totaling 5,710 sq. South of ROOST Tampa is the Garrison Channel with Amalie Arena , an indoor sport and concert venue, overlooking the water. More than 75,000 sq.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Venues at Northumbria, the conference and events team at Northumbria University, has become the latest member of Lime Venue Portfolio. The venue will increase the academic venue options within the group and include both heritage and modern options for event organisers looking for a campus environment.

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MAY 15, 2023

When the $520 million opened the first week in May, it was hailed by the meetings industry as a “game-changer.” Smart Meetings : Which came first: the PGA move to Frisco or the resort opening? How is Omni PGA Frisco Resort a game changer for meeting planners both in and beyond the world of golf? They are experts at that.

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