Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

IBTM World today announced Zenus and Fielddrive as joint winners of its prestigious Tech Watch Award (pictured above) and Kubify as the new ‘Tech Watch People’s Choice Award’ winner during the event at Fira Barcelona. Kubify offers a fresh, interactive way to manage this important segment of many scientific meetings.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 24, 2019

Convene ’s own look at the attitudes toward homelessness in the meetings industry show that a number of meeting professionals are bucking that trend: Thirty-five percent of those who responded to a survey last August reported they had organized CSR activities to benefit homelessness in the destinations where they hold meetings.

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Gallus Events

APRIL 30, 2019

For three years in a row from 2016 to 2018, the destination won the “World’s most sustainable meeting and event destination” That was the place, and I now think this is the time. Slides 10 and 11 are from Barcelona. And here’s an article about the impact of tourism on Barcelona.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Barcelona; 6. In 2018, international visitors accounted for 81% of Bangkok’s tourism spend. Barcelona; 9. Barcelona; 6. Barcelona; 6. Barcelona; and 10. The top cities in the “Scale” category are: 1. Seville; 3. Amsterdam; 9. Macau and 10. London took the No. New York; 4. Honolulu; 7. Las Vegas; 8.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. More : 6 Free Apps to Keep Meeting Planners Organized. As part of the run up to IBTM World 2018 in Barcelona Nov.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 4, 2023

In this role, she will develop and implement strategies for sustainable travel practices in meetings, conventions and leisure travel to Washington, D.C. She was the first hire at the Omni Hotel at Battery Atlanta and was on the property’s opening team in 2018. Along with her team, she won sales team of the year in 2019.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 19, 2019

Searching for event technology or meetings technology influencer, the most heard name is of a renowned influencer?—? Corbin started off his career as the Meetings Manager and Head of Conference Operations for SPIE?—?The I ran my first meeting in 1979. What characteristics have remained unchanged in the meetings industry?

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 11, 2019

Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress offers an ambitious environmental program where participants can contribute directly by offsetting their carbon footprint, recycling their badge, and minimizing the impact of their travel and on-site participation. In 2018, 31.5 By Jenny Ennis and Fanny Senez.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 6, 2018

If you were wondering which technology is most likely to be a game-changer for meetings and events in 2019, the happenings at the IBTM World Show in Barcelona, Spain, in late November provided some strong hints. Here are a few of the findings: • Sixty-nine percent said they will spend more on technology in 2019 than in 2018.

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Event Industry News

JULY 17, 2019

The newly elected IELA board of management proudly confirms three women leaders in the exhibition logistics industry among its members: Mariane Ewbank, former IELA chairwoman 2016-2018, Priscilla Leong and Sandi Trotter, both new members elected for 2019-2021. Since the 2012 Barcelona edition, the committee is composed of three members.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 9, 2018

PCMA’s knowledge exchanges in London and Barcelona were offered as examples of delivering programming where it is needed, and in the format people are demanding. A popular Future of Face2Face area at Music City Center offered up event technology that is reinventing the meeting for 2018. The Future is Now.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

IBTM’s much anticipated IBTM World Trends Watch report has been unveiled today to a global audience of meetings and events professionals at IBTM World in Barcelona. The report paints a picture of a changing world but one with myriad exciting opportunities for the meetings and events world to seize.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Event coordinator was the 5th-most stressful job in 2018 on one list, meaning ‘it’s more important than ever’ for event pros to focus on their well-being. Event coordinator was ranked as the fifth-most stressful career in 2018, according to CareerCast.com , right behind police officer and airline pilot. By Boardroom editors.

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Gallus Events

SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Every year Edinburgh, a relatively small city in a small country, is the destination for the “World’s largest international arts festival” 2018 marked the most successful event to date, with the Edinburgh fringe selling 2.8m The size of the Edinburgh Festival.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 29, 2022

De Oliveira has also held hotel management roles at seven other Ritz-Carlton properties, including Hotel Arts Barcelona, The Ritz-Carlton Shanghai, Pudong in China and The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago in Chile. After working her way into dining room management, Smith first served as general manager of the property in 2018.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 1, 2018

Returning as a judge for the 2018 Event Technology Awards is Alex Barbero, Senior Sales Executive for Grupo Eventoplus. This party became, during the following 8 years, a must in Barcelona, a NYE Party for four thousand people… Crazy times! Full Name: Alex Barbero . Company: Grupo Eventoplus .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Tech companies Zenus, Fielddrive and Kubify each recently won a 2018 IBTM World Tech Watch Award , the longest-running industry prize of its kind. The event is hosted by IBTM, part of Reed Travel Exhibitions, and recognized as an integral showcase in the meetings and events industry. We’re proud to be leading the way.”.

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Eventory

JANUARY 29, 2019

You get the chance to meet fellow specialists, discuss the new trends and share experiences. Friends of Search is the meeting that focuses on online marketing and SEO areas. Spend three days in beautiful winter scenery in Austria during which you’ll be able to meet the email marketing specialist. Where: Barcelona, Spain.

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Ungerboeck Software International

DECEMBER 3, 2018

These and many other questions were discussed at the 11th AIPC Facility Operations Summit that took place from November 25-26, 2018 in Barcelona. Tomorrow, if you don’t have a strategic plan in place to manage the digitization of your venue, you will have to invest even more to keep up with competition, and to meet market standards.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 21, 2020

In fact, over 4,000 one-on-one meetings were scheduled in 2019 alone! Improve your audience’s perception of your events with activities that allow attendees to easily meet and get to know each other. November 29, 2018. Overall, it's a great event, which is why big-time brands like Wells Fargo, Macy's, and Sephora sponsor it.

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Eventory

JUNE 19, 2018

We have gathered 15 Technological events-to-be in this technology events calendar for H2 2018. First of all, it is an opportunity to meet the top players. Tech events calendar for H2 2018. Gartner Catalyst Conference 2018. Check the event list along with employer branding goals they will help fulfill. .

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Bizzabo

MAY 22, 2019

In 2018, Atlassian hosted the first ever event completely dedicated to its popular software, Trello. The conference was aptly named Trello Days and took place in sunny Barcelona, Spain. The 2018 gathering took place in Barcelona, Spain and featured a wealth of networking opportunities for attendees. Trello Day.

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Eventscase Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

We have come together because we love our profession and we want the events sector to be recognised for its economic weight, its seriousness and its ability to communicate live in a strategic way” This statement of intent speaks volumes about the agency’s interest in developing perfectly executed events that meet the needs of their clients.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 24, 2020

Thank you @Twilio for meeting our community where they're at in the #EastBay ! November 14, 2018. September 21, 2018. The 2018 event was held in Tokyo and featured even more great content than the previous four gatherings had. Source: Barcelona Check-in. Source: Twitter. Source: Twitter. Mobile World Congress.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In July 2018, the ride-sharing company Uber made a “sizable investment” in the company. San Francisco-based Scoot operates red scooters of both the kick and sit-down type, in its hometown; Barcelona, Spain; and Santiago, Chile. The post Electric Scooters Gain Traction appeared first on Smart Meetings. Safety Tips.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 23, 2020

That has led to a flood of people living on the streets, a crisis for their communities—but also for hospitality professionals, who want to do the right thing for their attendees, the locations where they meet and, not least, people in need of help. Murdock advocates that meeting professionals get involved at any level they can.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 21, 2019

For example, we’re currently creating a 100sqm 3D map of Barcelona as the surface for dynamic projection mapping for an exciting new project. When digital meets physical, the experiential palette broadens. When digital meets physical, the experiential palette broadens. Mixed-reality prototypes.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

31, 2018, the United States will officially no longer be a member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Often, an increase in tourism and meetings is a byproduct effect. Why wouldn’t that trend affect the meetings business?”. IOWA CITY, IOWA. ‘It This will be a big year for Iowa City.

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Bizzabo

MARCH 7, 2019

Why You Should Attend: The Artificial Intelligence Conference is where science meets business implementation. There will also be a Women in AI networking lunch, which will be a great opportunity for women to meet other ladies in the field. Description: Voted the top AI conference for business leaders in 2018. Source: Facebook.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Or looking to wrap up 2018 with an exceptional conference? 2018 Conferences. Barcelona, Spain. DGI has military, civilian and industry geospatial intelligence leaders at this year's meeting in London to discuss new policy developments and the latest in technology. East Meets West. April Conferences. Start Date.

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