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Exclusive Collection launches new insight paper 

Prestige Events Magazine

NETWORKING4.0 looks at the cost of distraction at meetings and events Exclusive Collection has launched a new insight paper on navigating the impact of reduced attention spans at business events and conferences. The paper, NETWORKING4.0, is based on quantitative insights from clients and is co-authored by Peter Mandeno PhD, an expert in the science of human connection.

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A Timeless Black and White Wedding at Copper Creek

EventSource

Some weddings just have that magical energythe kind that makes everyone feel the love in the air. Erica and Jean Pauls big day at Copper Creek was exactly that. It was stylish yet effortless, emotional yet full of fun. From their touching vows to the unforgettable party that followed, every moment felt meaningful. Mango Studios captured each heartfelt glance and joyful laugh, while TVE Productions ensured theyd have a beautiful film to relive it all.

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Smart Travel: Airbnb Launches New Services, Warning Signs for U.S. Travel, Hilton’s New Paris Hotel and More

Smart Meetings

Trying to decide which travel planning app fits your next event best? Airbnb is throwing its hat into the ring with a refresh that now offers on-demand services and curated experiences for groups on the go. Feeling bearish about domestic travel projections? A handful of major players just dropped their Q1 numbers, and the picture isnt all sunscreen and boarding passes.

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A Step-by-Step Breakdown of Don Julio’s Global, Creator-first ‘194구’ Campaign

Event Marketer

In the age of influence, it pays to partner with a global icon. And thats exactly what Tequila Don Julio 1942 had in mind when it launched its first-ever worldwide product collab alongside renowned South Korean dj, producer and fashion influencer, Peggy Gou. The brand dug into its deep roots in the nightlife scene to execute a 360-degree program in partnership with Gou (pronounced goo) that blended spirits, music and fashion across global pop-up celebrations, VIP events, OOH elements, stunts, a

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Prospect, Personalize, Profit: The New Way Sales & Marketing Teams Are Aligning with AI

Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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Are You Feeling the Squeeze? The Cost of Meetings in 2025

Conferences that Work

In a May 8, 2025, post, the always insightful Dave Lutz shared some deeply troubling statistics on the current state of the meetings industry. I’ve emphasized a few of the more sobering takeaways and added a couple of links for context: “Pre-pandemic, top-performing annual meetings and trade shows that we analyzed yielded a gross profit of 5565 percent.

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What One Thing?—Walking Through the Door: Real Talk on Allyship, Mentorship and Sponsorship

Smart Meetings

What does it truly mean to be an allynot just in title, but in everyday action? In this special episode of What One Thing? , we celebrate the inaugural Smart Allies cohort with candid conversations about leadership, mentorship, and advocacy. Leonard Hoops (President & CEO, Visit Indy), David Stevens (Co-founder, Olympian Meeting), and Mike May (President, Brightspot Incentives & Events) join host JT Long to unpack how allies go beyond lip servicewalking people through the door of opportu

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The Brief: Nostalgia Malls and Fizz Mobs

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Nostalgia Malls, Hound Lounges and Fizz Mobs. VITA COCO REVIVES Y2K-ERA SHOPPING WITH A NOSTALGIA MALL Where my Y2K girlies at? This ones for you and your plastic, confetti-filled blowup chairs (IYKYK). Hot off the launch of its nostalgic, creamsicle-inspired Orange & Crme flavor, Vita Coco Treats took consumers for a jaunt down memory lane… and straight into the mall.

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A Classic and Elegant Affair

EventSource

Omar and Janine threw the kind of wedding party that everyone dreams ofmodern, stylish, and filled with love and laughter. They couple focused on celebrating with their closest family and friends, making sure every moment was unforgettable. Fivefeetabove Productions captured all the best moments, from the big laughs to the sweetest glances. With Eros Events Co. handling the details, everything came together effortlessly.

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Gaylord Bets $1.3 Billion on West Coast Meetings With New Pacific Resort

EventMB

Skift Take: The long-awaited Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center has officially opened. It's a high-stakes investment in Californias competitive meetings market amid economic uncertainty.

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Making the Moment: The Art of Creating Events That Drive Results

Speaker: Aja Bradley Kemp, Founder & Chief Experience Officer at Conversate Collective

In a world where every brand is vying for attention, how do you make your events stand out? ✨ From creative swag strategies to immersive brand experiences, the key lies in fostering real connections that inspire action and leave a lasting impression. Whether you're planning a large-scale conference or an exclusive executive gathering, this session will explore how to elevate event engagement, strengthen brand perception, and maximize ROI.

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Barbican and World Design Congress to showcase “designing a planet-positive event” at IMEX 2025

Prestige Events Magazine

The Barbican, one of the worlds leading arts and conference centres, will highlight its role as host venue for the upcoming 34th World Design Congress as part of its attendance at IMEX Frankfurt. In additional to showcasing the venues wide ranging offering of conference, meeting and event spaces, the team will be working with the World Design Council to share insights into what it truly means to design a planet-positive event.

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How Event Planners Are Using AI in 2025

Smart Meetings

AI is becoming the ultimate planning assistant Whether planners are ready or not, artificial intelligence will significantly shape meetings and events. To stay ahead of the curve, planners need to understand how AI fits into their workflows and how to use it purposefully. Smart Meetings spoke with Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, vice president of Spark and PCMA Insights; Tim Hines, keynote speaker, business coach and chief marketing officer of Marketing Starter Group ; and Margaret Launzel-Pennes, chief v

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Inside RSAC 2025 in San Francisco: AI Threats, Ninjas and Baby Goats

Event Marketer

RSAC 2025 Conference , the worlds largest cybersecurity show, brought together a record 44,000 attendees to its 34th annual flagship event at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, April 28 through May 1. Among the most pressing topics discussed were Agentic AI, critical infrastructure, emerging threats and evolving policy, all part of the rapidly changing environment where collaboration and sharing information are key. “The strength, determination, and voice of our collective community was

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A Sweet Blushing Garden Wedding at Erin Estate

EventSource

There are love stories that warm the heart, and then there are love stories that bloom as beautifully as Jasmine and Hrishis did in their sweet garden wedding at Erin Estate. Surrounded by their nearest and dearest, this couple celebrated their union over two unforgettable days filled with laughter, traditions, and personal touches that spoke to their unique journey together.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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Asia Pacific’s Hotel Industry Takes Off Again. 20 New Hotels and Venues for 2025

EventMB

Skift Take: Theres no shortage of new hotels in the pipeline in the APAC region. These 20 entrants, which just opened or opening soon, are geared toward the meeting and incentive market.

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WTM London 2025 appoints new Event Director

Prestige Events Magazine

RXs World Travel Market London today announced that Chris Carter-Chapman has been named as the new Event Director of WTM London, the worlds most influential travel and tourism event. The annual WTM London event returns to Excel London on 4-6 November, 2025. Chris is an accomplished business leader, having worked in the media and events industries in a variety of sectors over the past 15 years.

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Will Olympic Gold Mean a $30/Hour Wage for LAX and L.A. Hotel Workers?

Smart Meetings

The contest for Olympic gold in Los Angeles has already beguneven though the games dont start for three more years. In this case the gold could be in the paychecks of the citys airport and hotel workers. The outcome of the citys attempt to lift their wages and health-care benefits in the face of predictions of dire economic consequences by their employers may be known this week.

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5 Ways to Make Your Next Exhibit Program More Sustainable on a Budget

Event Marketer

Slowly but steadily, the trade show and events industry is taking tangible steps towards a more sustainable future, and making it easier for brands to meet their sustainability goals, or just be more responsible exhibitors, because its the right thing to do. Suppliers are putting systems in place that are becoming industry standards. Environmentally friendly choices dont immediately mean higher prices.

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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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Glownet’s Innovation-Driven Growth Hits 622%, Reshapes Event and Venue Tech

Event Industry News

Glownet, a global leader in event technology and cashless payments solutions, has announced an extraordinary622% revenue growth over the past two years, largely fueled by launches of innovative products and features. This milestone reflects Glownets ongoing success in revolutionizing ticketing, payments, and operations for festivals, attractions, and venues worldwide.

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Germany Heads Into IMEX With Fewer Events – But They’re Longer and Larger

EventMB

Skift Take: Germany's latest meetings industry report shows a trend toward fewer, but longer and larger business events, with attendance approaching pre-pandemic levels.

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Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Launches ‘The Overtime’

Prestige Events Magazine

Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, the iconic Home of England Rugby, has unveiled The Overtime, a new summer incentive package tailored for corporate event planners looking to combine business with a memorable summer social. Perfectly timed for the warmer months, The Overtime offers a refreshing twist on the traditional day delegate rate. Delegates begin with an early afternoon meeting in one of the stadiums premium event spaces, before transitioning to a drinks reception and laid-back BBQ that extend

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New and Renovated: Luxury Meets Local Flavor

Smart Meetings

Three standout properties offer fresh experiences with local flair and elevated comfort If 2025 has a hospitality theme, its thoughtful transformationwith new and reimagined properties that honor local culture while delivering next-level luxury. First up, La Bahia Hotel & Spa is poised to become Santa Cruzs first true luxury resort when it opens in late summer.

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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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Pinterest Brings Gen Z Wedding Trends to Life at NYC’s City Hall

Event Marketer

Weddings at City Hall in New York City are often intimate and without pricey flourishes, but Pinterest saw an engagement opportunity there by adding special touches to couples daytime nuptials during a pop-up outside on April 30. The brand covered their marriage license fees and gifted them free bouquets bySprig & Social, a champagne toast atChampers Social Club, and custom wedding portraits by photographersJenn Gozand Deirdre Alston.

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Thinking About Streaming Your Next Event? Here Are the Questions You Should Be Asking Your Tech Providers

Event Industry News

In the world of events, streaming has gone from being a nice to have to a vital part of reaching wider audiences. Whether youre planning a corporate conference, festival, medical symposium or awards ceremony, making your event available online can dramatically increase its impact. But delivering a high-quality stream doesnt happen by accident.

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Africa Hotel Market Reaches New Heights: 12 New Entrants

EventMB

Skift Take: Hotel development on the African continent is shattering records, and these 12 new properties will expand the possibilities for meeting and incentive groups.

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Ashridge House completes extensive bedroom transformation on its historic 190-acre estate

Prestige Events Magazine

Ashridge House in Hertfordshire, an award-winning venue and home to one of the worlds most prestigious business schools, has significantly upgraded its amenities for residential corporate and private events. Following a phased two-year project, the venues full complement of 189 on-site accommodations including superior, executive and deluxe double or king rooms and a luxurious suite has been refurbished. 94 bedrooms have been completely renovated, and all other rooms refreshed with new paintwo

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Relevance, Reach, Return: How to Turn Marketing Trends From Hype to High-Impact

Speaker: Alexa Acosta, Director of Growth Marketing & B2B Marketing Leader

Marketing is evolving at breakneck speed—new tools, AI-driven automation, and changing buyer behaviors are rewriting the playbook. With so many trends competing for attention, how do you cut through the noise and focus on what truly moves the needle? In this webinar, industry expert Alexa Acosta will break down the most impactful marketing trends shaping the industry today and how to turn them into real, revenue-generating strategies.

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Smart Meetings Innovation Experience in Atlantic City Humanized AI

Smart Meetings

Elevating experiences doesnt have to be a Herculean lift. Strategic use of emerging technology such as generative artificial intelligence for meeting planning and facial analysis can streamline tasks and drive creative advances. At Smart Meetings Innovation Experience in Atlantic City a destination of firsts , from the first computer conference to the first female African-American millionairetop meeting professionals met to explore what is possible in the future of events.

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B-to-B Maximalism

Event Marketer

We might thank Barbie for the shift from sad beige to unabashedly bold color play over the past two years. The practice has been seeping into every corner of the event landscape, most interestingly in business conference and trade show environments. This year, however, patterns and textures have joined the mix in what Pinterest and its 2025 Predicts report dubbed, More is more.

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Bluewater Technologies Honored as Silver Stevie® Award Winner in the 2025 American Business Awards® for “Interactive Outdoor Event”

Event Industry News

Bluewater Technologies one of the USA’s most trusted experiential agencies specialising in AV integration and event technology activations is proud to announce that its interactive forest experience, Glenlore Trails, has been honored with a Silver Stevie Award at the 23rd Annual American Business Awards.