EventMB
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Marriott is betting that Connect Responsibly is the right tool for planners pressured to showcase tangible environmental commitments for their events.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The playing of an anthem by Welsh superstar Katherine Jenkins, OBE, at a ceremony in Asia will be the launchpad to Wales hosting a global culinary event in 2026, described as “a once in a generation opportunity”. Members of Team Wales, who led the winning bid to host the Worldchefs Congress & Expo 2026 at ICC Wales , Newport, will be flying out to Singapore for next week’s 40 th staging of the prestigious international event.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Skift Take: Two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton, left a path of destruction that stretched from Florida to Virginia. Asheville, a popular destination for meetings, was severely impacted. The meetings industry is doing its part to help.
SpotMe Blog
OCTOBER 15, 2024
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Event Industry News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Last week, the Global Good Awards (GGA) took place at BMA House. It was BMA House’s seventh year either in-person or virtually (due to COVID) hosting the major event. The GGA honours businesses, NGOs, charities, and social enterprises across the globe for their groundbreaking work in sustainability and ethical leadership.
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Event Marketer
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Sephora’s flagship event was always meant to travel to different U.S. markets, and this year, SEPHORiA made its way to Atlanta for the first time. From Sept. 27-28, the brand welcomed fans, influencers, brand founders and its own leadership to celebrate all things beauty and explore industry trends and innovations. For beauty superfans, it was the ultimate glow-up.
Event Leadership Institute
OCTOBER 18, 2024
In the fast-paced world of business events, traditional networking often feels like a game of chance — hoping that the right conversation or connection will happen in a crowded room. But what if networking wasn’t left to luck? What if every interaction you had was intentional, focused, and aligned with your goals? Intent-based networking leverages participant data, advanced algorithms, and artificial intelligence to match individuals with shared goals and interests.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
As part of its ongoing journey towards a more sustainable future, Wyboston Lakes Resort has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This major step forward in their ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategy reaffirms its dedication to tackling climate change and achieving Net Zero emissions across all areas of the business.
EventSource
OCTOBER 15, 2024
Niloufar and Farzad’s wedding day was a beautiful culmination of their dream for a celebration that felt both timeless and deeply personal. Held in the stunning garden of the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto , the lush greenery and elegant decor created the perfect setting that made their day truly special. The ceremony was intimate, filled with heartfelt moments that reflected their unique journey, while the lively reception captured the joy of their union.
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EventMB
OCTOBER 17, 2024
Skift Take: The latest edition of the industry’s only ranking of destinations focused on sustainability benchmarks the strategies, action plans, and initiatives of 100 cities and regions worldwide.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Fans of Stanley’s tumblers and drinkware products are dedicated. They post about their cup collections on social media and keep up with new releases, particularly brand collabs and movie tie-ins, like Sunday’s release of the Stanley x “Wicked” collection of Quenchers inspired by the upcoming film’s Elphaba and Glinda characters. The limited-edition green and pink collection was very popular , quickly selling out after shoppers flocked to Target and its site to buy the Quenchers, and millions of
Caterease
OCTOBER 17, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, the catering industry is not just about preparing sumptuous meals; it’s about predicting what will be on everyone’s plates next year. With data analytics at the helm, catering professionals and event planners are gaining unprecedented insights into culinary trends. If you’re in the business of delighting taste buds, this blog post is your roadmap to harnessing the power of data to stay ahead of the curve.
Planning Pod
OCTOBER 22, 2024
You probably know that managing a successful event requires meticulous organization and clear communication. But you might not know that one of the most essential tools for event detail management is the Banquet Event Order, or BEO. You might know this type of document by another name, like Event Order or Event Resume. No matter the name, the purpose is the same: ensuring everyone involved in the event is on the same page and can contribute effectively to its success.
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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
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
The Jockey Club Venues , a collection of prestigious racecourse event and hospitality venues across the UK, has strengthened its Business Development team with the appointment of Dan Elliott in the new role of Head of New Business. Dan will join newly promoted Head of Conference and Events Sales for the group, Charlotte Jones. Charlotte, who previously led the growth of The Jockey Club’s Conference and Events business in the West region, will now expand her scope to a national level to drive rob
EventMB
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: A new generation of attendees will shape the incentive programs of the future driven by values like freedom, individuality and authenticity.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Bourbon-glazed fried chicken with fluffy biscuits, Barbie Jelly Belly and Orange Cream Coke… it was enough to convert any health-food addict into a convenience store connoisseur. The 2024 NACS Show, a global event for the convenience store industry, brought together over 26,000 attendees to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Oct. 8-10, setting a new record with attendance up 8.5 percent compared to last year and 3.8 percent higher than the previous record in 2018.
EventSource
OCTOBER 21, 2024
One of the most important steps in your wedding planning journey is figuring out when should wedding invitations be sent out. It’s more than just a formality timing can influence how smoothly your day unfolds and how many guests can actually make it. Whether you’re planning a grand celebration or a more intimate destination wedding, sending out your invitations at the right time ensures that your loved ones have enough notice to join in on your special day.
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Event Industry News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Event industry professionals raised more than £36,000 for charitable foundation Meeting Needs last Sunday by joining 16,000 others to run 13 miles through London’s royal parks.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Specialist full-service marketing agency for the events industry, Patch Marketing, has launched Octoplus – an innovative new channel management product. The solution has been designed to overcome the challenges many venues face in maintaining their directory listings and keeping profile content up to date. Jackson Clark, Managing Director at Patch explains: “When Patch formed in 2010 there were just seven venue directory websites for clients to be featured on.
EventMB
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Skift Take: Marriott is betting that Connect Responsibly is the right tool for planners pressured to showcase tangible environmental commitments for their events.
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Welcome to this month’s exhibit industry news digest for corporate trade show marketers, featuring intel on research, trends, people and company updates. Data The meetings and events industry is projected to flourish in 2025, with meeting professionals expressing confidence in its future and noting planned increases in meetings budgets, as revealed in the 14th Annual Global Meetings and Events Forecast by Amex GBT Meetings & Events.
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Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.
EventSource
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Planning your kid’s birthday party is an exciting adventure, with endless options from choosing a theme to setting up decorations. At the heart of every memorable party are the games that bring laughter and connection. But what’s the best birthday party games for kids? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! We know organizing the right games can be a bit overwhelming, finding the right mix is essential.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 18, 2024
Where You At (WYA), is a female-founded mesh technology platform designed to help make congested events safer. It uses indoor mapping and mesh hardware to help users stay connected in busy events, enabling people to communicate even when there is no phone signal.
Prestige Events Magazine
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Copper Box Arena, one of London’s high profile multi-use event venues, has announced a new strategic partnership with The Stratford Hotel, a luxury accommodation and hospitality destination. The ground-breaking partnership will deliver great value to event organisers and attendees at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The partnership means event organisers and guests at Copper Box Arena, which is managed by GLL, a charitable social enterprise and worker-owned cooperative operating under the community
EventMB
OCTOBER 16, 2024
Skift Take: Few people wake up one morning and decide they want to be a planner. Most literally fall into the meetings industry, like these 10 planners did.
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Event Marketer
OCTOBER 16, 2024
The experiential marketing industry was built on the perception of impermanence. Early event marketers chased moments, designed one-off activations and pop-ups, and relied on tents for shelter as affordable and logistically viable options for the outdoors and the timeline. But the industry has grown up, and so have the clients and their expectations.
EventSource
OCTOBER 17, 2024
The Basics Name: Sebastien Centner Company: Eatertainment Events & Catering Years with the company: 20+ So how’d you get started? It was sort of by accident. My parents were both economists who ‘accidentally’ fell into the restaurant business so I grew up in and around restaurants, working from a young age and while I was heading for a career in tech, I got drawn back into the hospitality business for what I thought would be a short time.
Exhibitor Magazine
OCTOBER 15, 2024
DENVER, CO - Oak View Group (OVG), a global leader in venue development, management, premium hospitality services and 360-degree solutions, announced.
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