Event Industry News

JANUARY 18, 2022

CloserStill Media, the producer of market-leading business events, exhibitions and conferences, today announced it has partnered with Influence Group, the U.S. The Influence Group team shares our passion and values in delivering best-in-class events, and we look forward to working together with them.”. “We leadership.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Real-Time Apps: Even more planners switched from paper to digital communication at events in 2018 by ditching the printed program and adopting apps that offer dynamic agendas, easy discovery and communication between attendees and social media hook-ups. The post 11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

2018 event marketing trends point to video becoming this year’s content marketing juggernaut. Starting March 31, the Marriott group of hotels will be cutting the commission it pays to third-party planners and intermediaries to 7% from the industry-standard 10%. Three Event Trends to Boom This 2018. We can always improvise.

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a2z Innovation Insider

JANUARY 14, 2019

So, in our time honored tradition, here is an a-2-z look at the year that was 2018. We celebrated our culture of cross-functional collaboration at a2zWeek 2018. We loved celebrating your wins with you in 2018! 2018 won the “Master of Swag” award from 4imprint. U ser Group. F ollow the Red Chucks.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2019

A post shared by Park City Area Restaurants (@parkcityrestaurants) on Dec 9, 2018 at 3:11pm PST. A post shared by Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race (@iditarodsleddograce) on Oct 18, 2018 at 3:59am PDT. The post Mountain Festivals Beckon Groups appeared first on Smart Meetings. Here are some of the top upcoming celebrations.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Alan Maynard joins Birmingham based NEC Group this month as Chief Development Officer (CDO), completing the new Board structure which has also included the recent appointment of Richard Ashton as Chief Finance Officer. . Within the Group he will also oversee our Marketing and Venue Partnership teams and all Real Estate.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Pictured: Paul Berger (left) CEO Arena Middle East & Asia, Alex Maddock (centre) -CEO TGP, Greg Lawless (right) – CEO Arena Group. Arena Group completed its seventh acquisition of 2018 with the purchase of TGP, a market leader for exhibition stand design and build company based in Dubai, November 2018.

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a2z Innovation Insider

OCTOBER 24, 2018

2018 and the complete schedule are available on the event website here. More to explore: Creating Vibrant VIBEs for VIP Buyers & Suppliers at USITT 2018. Network with Your Peers at a2z’s User Group Meeting & Happy Hour #ExpoExpo2018. 2018 appeared first on a2z's Innovation Insider Blog. TECHNOLOGY.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2018

They and all their Disney pals have been up to a whole bunch in 2018, including celebrating Mickey Mouse’s milestone 90 th birthday. The new structure will open fall 2020 and is accepting group bookings beginning March 1, 2021. More : Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort to Add Hotel Designed for Groups.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 24, 2018

This year, Smart Meetings provided webinars by an amazing group of speakers. Here are some of the top picks for 2018. Smart Meetings’ Top Webinars of 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings. There are heaps of helpful advice out there for planners looking to create a better event experience for their attendees.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The shortlist for the prestigious National Outdoor Events Association Awards 2018 has been announced. The 2018 event themed, ‘It Could Never Happen to Me’, will see DS Louise Wilson and DCCBen-Julian Harrington, from Operation Gothic, address the subject in two of the sessions. 2CL Group, SimpliWiFi, Portakabin, FineLine Lighting.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Looking for a memorable place for your group to stay, meet and enjoy in 2019? Here are 12 of our top destination stories from 2018. In this story, we describe how groups can immerse themselves in this culture on Maui and the Island of Hawaii. Groups can not only tour many of these places, but also meet at some of them.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Offer Details: Book a two-night group stay for travel between Nov. 27, 2018–Jan. 21–27, 2018 and use the code CYBER2018. 23, 2018 and April 25, 2019. 23 and 26, 2018, and use the code CYBER18. The post 7 Cyber Monday Hotel Deals for Groups (and You) appeared first on Smart Meetings. of total meeting space.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2018

Here’s a look at five of our top New and Renovated stories from 2018. These recent openings and renovations redefined what was expected in 2018. The post Best of: New & Renovated 2018 appeared first on Smart Meetings. New & Renovated: International Intrigue. New & Renovated: A Step Outside the Ordinary.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 1, 2018

2018 Best in Show awardees and outstanding nominee s : "One Year Countdown to International Ornithological Congress 2018 in Vancouver," Tourism Vancouver. Nominated for its staff, leadership and facilities while hosting a legal industry conference in 2018. Atlantic Group. Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne, Australia.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Selecting top tier winners from the thousands of properties that host groups is not an easy task. The new honorees will be celebrated in the December 2018 issue of Smart Meetings magazine. The post 2018 Platinum Choice Winners Announced appeared first on Smart Meetings. Those winners are as follows: Hotels & Venues.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 18, 2019

Organisers of the Event Technology Awards have revealed the first group of judges for the 2019 event, and it reads like a ‘who’s who’ of the event industry. The first group of 12 judges are drawn from the expo, media, brand, agency and festival sectors, and includes representation from Reed Exhibitions, GSK, Imagination and Bournemouth 7’s.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 27, 2019

CWT, the B2B4E travel management platform, yesterday reported a strong performance for 2018, with a significant increase in transaction volumes, sales, and revenues. . “I Q4 2018 was our sixth successive quarter of traffic and revenue growth – and 2018 revenue, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are all up comfortably on 2017.”. “I

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2017

IMEX Group predicts the coming year will see meetings focus more on participant needs. The IMEX Group is predicting that meetings in 2018 will be all about bringing humanity back. Here are the five trends it says will put people at the heart of today’s issues: 1.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2018

Those are among the findings of 2018 Special Destinations Report, a joint project of destination and event management companies Pacific World and Access that profiles top destinations around the world and details why they attract groups. The ERS Congress and the 120th Motor Show have also increased demand for 2018.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

As a 2018 40 Under 40 honoree, Kenney discusses his passion for the events industry. The post 2018 40 Under 40: Richard J. Kenney, 32, works in Miami as associate director of housing operations and facilities at the University of Miami. Connect with Kenney on Twitter and Instagram. Kenney appeared first on Connect Association.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 20, 2018

In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. What can groups expect from F&B in the new year? The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. And, of course, we Instagrammed them all.

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Maritz Global Events

DECEMBER 20, 2018

As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018? Favorite Moment from 2018?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Today our hosts are sharing their favorite events from 2018 with us. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135 A special episode of #EventIcons from IMEX 2018. This is one of our favorite episodes of the year! Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media ( @APlaxen ).

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2018

However, social media can be a great place to find community via social media groups. What can you do to keep your group engaged? They will discuss why you need to be in social media groups. They will discuss why you need to be in social media groups. How to find the right groups for you. Event Pros group.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2018

PCMA Convening Leaders 2018 Keynote Speaker Neri Oxman, professor at the MIT Media Lab. ” — Dana Freker Doody, vice president of communications and communities, The Expo Group. Donny Neufuss, director of global accounts, Production Resource Group. Photo Credit Jacob Slaton. There’s a big difference; we cannot generalize.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

Arena is to deliver turnkey event services for event infrastructure including scaffolding, structures and furniture at The 2018 Ryder Cup, held between 25-30 September at Le Golf National, Paris. Edward Kitson, The 2018 Ryder Cup, in front of Arena’s triple decker Rolex Pavilion.

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Connect Your Meetings

AUGUST 3, 2018

No wonder they are worthy members of the 2018 40 Under 40. Radisson Hotel Group. Honorees must be under the age of 40 as of July 15, 2018. The post 2018 40 Under 40: Class Acts appeared first on Connect Association. They are proactively changing the world for the better through conference, meetings and other events.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Posted by Smart Meetings on Monday, November 5, 2018. — Dan Johnson (@SmartMtgsDan) November 4, 2018. The post Dietary Expert Urges Group to Eat Real Foods appeared first on Smart Meetings. . “It may take you out of your comfort zone, but it’s where magic happens.” ” Zonya Foco, Keynote Speaker.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2018

NEC Group, operator of five of the UK’s busiest live events venues (“the group”), has filed its financial results for the year to 31 March 2018. Earnings have continued to grow since the year end with unaudited EBITDA over the twelve months to 31 May 2018 now standing at £60m, up £12m compared with the year to 31 May 2017.

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Eventbase

DECEMBER 19, 2018

2018 has been a banner year at Eventbase. Even though we work hard, there has always been a fun-loving side to our culture, and 2018 was no exception. Even though we work hard, there has always been a fun-loving side to our culture, and 2018 was no exception. For us, travel comes in two flavors. The first is business travel.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 26, 2018

Shift from speakers to facilitators of learning – Sharing is best achieved in small groups. Ten or so minutes of content is presented, followed by a provocative open-ended question that is used to frame small-group conversations. Inclusive conversations are best achieved in groups of two to three participants. The Proper Set-Up.

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Event Industry News

MAY 13, 2019

Fast Forward 15, the award winning mentoring programme for women, celebrated a year of successes and learnings at the graduation ceremony of 2018’s mentees. . At the celebration, the mentees shared their achievements with a high profile audience of influencers from the events and business travel industries.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 18, 2018

What are event attendees expecting in 2018? This feature also means that event planners have the capability to personalize the marketing of an event by segmenting their CRM into groups of similar interests or experience. 2018 is saying goodbye to the manual process, and hello to the fully-automated all-in-one event management cloud!

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Event Planning BluePrint

DECEMBER 6, 2018

We were blown away by all the incredible videos that came in for our 2018 scholarship contest. And, I’d love to continue to support you — on our site and in our Facebook group. And, if you know you’re going to join us for Boost Your Business 2018, get registered now. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Don’t ever forget it.

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a2z Innovation Insider

OCTOBER 4, 2018

2018 in New Orleans this year, you won’t want to miss our exclusive a2z User Group Meeting & Happy Hour scheduled for Monday, December 10th at the Hilton New Orleans. As always, the user group meeting and happy hour are complimentary for a2z clients. If you are attending IAEE’s Expo! sweetona2z.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

SpotMe , the leading provider of enterprise engagement platforms, has been shortlisted in five categories at the Event Technology Awards 2018: Best Hybrid or Live Streaming Solution, Best Use of Technology for Engagement & Interaction, Best Use of Technology for Audience Participation, Best Event Networking Technology, and Best Event App.

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