Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 18, 2018

Canadian Special Events Magazine is proud to announce the following companies have been named 2017 award recipients in the 1st Annual Canadian Regional Event Awards Competition. Best Event Produced by a Venue In-House . BRITISH COLUMBIA – Go2 Productions, Vancouver, BC for the Facade Festival 2017. Best Conference .

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Event Industry News

MAY 24, 2019

That was UK City of Culture in 2017 and winner of Most Group Friendly UK Destination Award – twice! That has recently seen over £110 million invested in hotels and venues – including a new £36 million conference centre – the Bonus Arena. www.meethull.com conference.bureau@vhey.co.uk.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Eventinterface has been selected as one of the finalist for the renowned Tech Watch Awards by ibtm, the leading exhibition for the meetings industry. The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. We simplify the many tasks you must do as a meeting planner.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Eventinterface has been selected as one of the finalist for the renowned Tech Watch Awards by ibtm, the leading exhibition for the meetings industry. The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. We simplify the many tasks you must do as a meeting planner.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

For an industry continually seeking to innovate, it’s no surprise that technologically advanced venues are in the forefront of meetings and events. In fact, Event Academy’s latest report on industry trends has found that venues offering advanced technology solutions are one of the biggest trends we’re seeing with organisers today.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 25, 2019

That was UK City of Culture in 2017 and winner of Most Group Friendly UK Destination Award – twice! That has recently seen over £110 million invested in hotels and venues – including a new £36 million conference centre – the Bonus Arena. We Know a Place…. www.meethull.com conference.bureau@vhey.co.uk.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Eventinterface has been selected as one of the finalist for the renowned Tech Watch Awards by ibtm, the leading exhibition for the meetings industry. The winner will be announced at ibtm world 2017, hosted in Barcelona, Spain, November 28 to 30. We simplify the many tasks you must do as a meeting planner. About Eventinterface.

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Unique Venues

MAY 25, 2021

At Unique Venues, the Heartland offers a dynamic mix of places to host your next event. Whether you are looking for the tranquility of a venue located near nature or a bustling conference center in or near Chicago, we have identified some of our Top Picks for meeting in the Heartland. Hope College.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Following are considerations gathered from industry media, meetings market surveys and anecdotal reports from Velvet Chainsaw Consulting clients. in group hotel rates, with a 7.8%

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

etc.venues, the leading provider of urban non-residential event venues in the UK and New York City is investing £4.3m in doubling the size of its highly successful venue at 155 Bishopsgate in London. venue, one of the largest in the City of London. “In It is adding 20,000 sq.ft. This is just the beginning.” www.etcvenues.com

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 20, 2016

Traditional meeting venues aren’t always the best fit for participant-driven events, and I’m looking for meeting spaces for my upcoming 1½ day participation techniques workshops that concentrate on inexpensive simplicity and flexibility rather than glitz and expensive high-end features. Things to avoid. Please help!

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

In addition, the report details the lasting impacts of the Covid pandemic for planners, with 41% per cent of respondents stating that they are continuing to look for venues with larger spaces to allow their delegates to spread out and 33% per cent saying that access to outdoor spaces is key.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

As meeting planners, we want to know more about the interesting locations we’re seeing. Notable conference center: Palais des congres de Montreal, holding 113 rooms and venues with 551,520 sq. Notable conference center: David L. Lawrence Convention features 53 meetings rooms for a total of 77,952 sq.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 4, 2017

To most, the idea of putting together a set of dates, a venue, a program, a speaker lineup, an education schedule, food and beverage orders, audiovisual packages, marketing materials and more is overwhelming, to say the least. 26 • Meeting Services Specialist. 35 • Marketing and Conference Administrator. 24 • Meetings Manager.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 13, 2016

These meeting trends have already made an appearance in 2016, but some experts suggest they’ll really blossom in the coming year. Ofer Yatziv from Better Venues , a U.K.-based based event venue company, shares his thoughts on the latest trends for those in the meeting and events industry. The 5-minute meeting.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 19, 2016

The year 2017 will be here before you know it, along with new trends , so make sure your events aren’t stuck in 2016. Kindred Resorts & Hotels has compiled a list for meeting planners to find out what’s in and out in 2017. In 2017, this trend will be more popular than ever. Traditional meeting rooms.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 22, 2019

The venue has been shortlisted for ‘Best CSR’ for the London Venue Awards and ‘Greenest Venue’ and ‘Best Conference Venue’ for the Hire Space Awards 2019. Whether it’s a conference , social event or wedding, we have a true history of hospitality. Conferences. BMA House – modern events with heritage.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 29, 2017

154 guest rooms, all with gas fireplaces; two conference rooms totaling 3,200 sq. of meeting space; accommodates 850 people; seven restaurants, including Sushi Kai; South Shore Room/Peek Nightclub. of convention and meeting space; four restaurants, including South Shore’s only Four Diamond restaurant, Ciera Steak & Chophouse.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 6, 2017

of meeting space. of meeting space. of meeting space. of meeting space. of meeting space. of event and meeting space. of event space with 6 meeting rooms; the largest accommodates 325. Ramada Plaza Fort Wayne Hotel and Conference Center. of meeting space. Holiday Inn Evansville Airport.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

What I love about my job: I enjoy the art of the sales process and meeting execution. Company or organization: Conference Event Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. I love the hugs and high-fives we get at our tech bars and social media lounges, and the “shut the front door” moments during the sessions I do at conferences.

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Eventinterface

JUNE 25, 2017

The hotel has 272 guest rooms and 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space. MEETINGS AND EVENTS. Please do us a little favor and share this post with others, for there’s a good chance that it will help them as they go about planning meetings and events. 8 tips for choosing the perfect conference venue.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Planning to host a business conference, fundraiser gala, or personal get-together in Baltimore? Take a look at the top 20 venues the city has to offer. Due to Baltimore's large size and long history, it's no surprise that the city is full of amazing event venues. July 14, 2017. The George Peabody Library. Source: Twitter.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 23, 2019

The number of events being held in the UK is falling, while continued scrutiny on meeting spend and return on investment (ROI) is driving a shift towards a more strategic meeting management approach. American Express – 2018 Global Meetings & Events Forecast. Grass Roots – Meetings Industry Report 2018.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 2, 2017

of meeting space. Next to upscale Lenox Square Mall; IACC-certified conference center; fitness center; outdoor pool; 349 guest rooms; 30,000 sq. of meeting space. of meeting space. of meeting space. of meeting space across 12 rooms. of meeting space; 150,000 sq. of meeting space across 13 rooms.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues. in the September issue of Smart Meetings magazine.

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Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2018

The results of the “Meeting- & EventBarometer 2017/2018” reveal the importance of digitisation and internationalisation for the German meetings, conference and events sector. Attending meetings and conferences also plays an important role for the 2.2 Hybrid meetings flourish. percentage points.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 26, 2020

The Convention Centre Dublin (The CCD) is an inspirational setting for meetings with fantastic views of the city. The award-winning venue has 22 multi-functional, flexible rooms, suitable for meetings, conferences and exhibitions up to 8,000 delegates. Contact Details: Adrienne Clarke, Head of Conference Sales.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

In ten years, millennials will make up 70 percent of the workforce and, as they become the majority, their preferences will shape and shake up the meetings and events industry at large. Looking forward,” according to the report, “venues should consider themselves curators of exceptional experiences.” EXPERIENTIAL. NON-LINEAR.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 28, 2017

Cvent has unveiled its annual list of the top hotels for meetings and events in the United States. The strong meetings and events industry has led to fierce competition among hotels. meeting hotel was Omni Nashville Hotel. Its 85 meeting rooms offer a total of 757,478 sq. of meeting and event space. “We million sq.

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Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2022

The 2022 UFI European Conference took place over the course of three days, putting the spotlight on important industry topics and challenges faced by exhibition and event industry professionals. The Conference opened with guest speaker Paddy Cosgrave, founder and CEO of Web Summit, who discussed his take for the future of live events.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 24, 2017

If you want to get in on the action, think outside of the tank and consider these aquatic venues for your next meeting or event. Atlantis in Paradise Island, Bahamas, underwent a massive $1 billion expansion to their meetings and event space. Larger groups in the hundreds can meet on the front lawn or Great Hall.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Best Conference Center Hotel. Best Special-Event Venue. Add a heap o’ meeting space—34,000 sq. A multi-million-dollar transformation added a fresh design scheme, all-new plush furnishings and tech in the 802 guest rooms, and enhancements to its 38 versatile meeting and functions rooms. of indoor meeting space.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 3, 2017

1 Wimpole Street, conference and meeting venue and home to the Royal Society of Medicine, will host all eight Event Tech Talks 2017, organiser Event Industry News has confirmed. The post 1 Wimpole Street secures Event Tech Talks 2017 appeared first on Event Industry News.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 5, 2017

of flexible meeting space; located in historic downtown Fort Myers, along Caloosahatchee River; great views; within walking distance of shops, restaurants, entertainment. of meeting space; 2 miles from airport; complimentary shuttle; Oasis Restaurant; pools; hot tub; outdoor fire pit; audiovisual equipment provided. Hilton Naples.

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Eventory

JUNE 28, 2018

We talked with Bernard about the case of The Yacht Racing Forum 2017, which took place on 27-28th of November in Aarhus, Denmark. The Yacht Racing Forum is the leading conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing. Bernard Schopfer: The Yacht Racing Forum is the annual conference for the business of sailing and yacht racing.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Following its 25th Anniversary celebrations, Unique Venues of London has revealed its industry insights for 2019 from a survey of its over 80 prestigious member venues. The last 12 months saw significant financial success for the member venues of Unique Venues of London, generating over £95 million in revenue.

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