Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2022

Three quarters (75%) of respondents expect their organisation’s 2022 travel volume to eclipse 2019 levels, with more than a third (32%) citing they expect volumes to “increase significantly”. Areas that have increased in importance include vendor flexibility, environmental sustainability, and traveller preferences, among others.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 23, 2021

The Event Industry Alliance (EIA), comprising the Association of Event Organisers (AEO), the Association of Event Venues (AEV) and the Event Suppliers and Services Association (ESSA), has launched a new and comprehensive sustainability commitments framework.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 30, 2020

The spread at IACC’s 2019 Europe Knowledge Festival was all-vegan fare. About six months before its 2019 Europe Knowledge Festival took place in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. About six months before its 2019 Europe Knowledge Festival took place in Brussels, Belgium, Oct. The study tour was held in Antwerp. Plan of Action.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

There were so many excellent entries that it was hard to pick just one, but eventually we decided on SAP Sapphire 2022 in the Best Transformational Change category, and Siemens Energy Business Conference 2022 in Best Customer Experience – Live. Here is the winning case study in the Best Transformational Change category: SAP Sapphire 2022.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

And more spending money means more events: forty-nine percent of respondents plan to host more events in 2019. percent in 2019. Sustainability has been a huge topic this year, but only five percent of planner respondents said they made it a priority when creating their event. Only six percent report lowered budgets.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

He has taken industry-specific courses, attended conferences and events, pursued leadership programs and continually pushed himself to take on accelerating roles and pursue different responsibilities throughout his career. Earning the CMP Murakami first discovered the CMP by attending industry conferences and networking events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Source: IAEE Decision to Attend Study. Well for starters, don’t blink. Easier said than done in a science that has zero constants. Key Takeaway for Planners.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 8, 2019

Currently, close to half of event organizers already regularly use an app at their events and conferences, and adoption is growing at 30%+ per year. To determine what type of event app is best for you, let’s first take a look at why the majority of event planners are currently using or plan on using a conference app. Cost / Budget.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

On a more exciting note, today we’re covering MeetingsNet best stories of 2019. “And the next one is “From Sandwiches to Centerpieces: Sustainable Meetings Are Catching On” The ninth one is, “What’s in Your Wallet? And if you’re an events industry professional, you probably know all about it.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

The resulting report, The Future of Meetings & Events , was released at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh in January. From implementing zero waste to choosing sustainable venues, events are the perfect vehicle for companies to show their values by incorporating a meaningful message rather than simply talking about it.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 20, 2023

Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. Studies have shown that the runoff has a negative impact on the sea turtles and marine life in the area.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

IBTM has revealed first details of its 2019 Association Programme, which takes place on the afternoon of 19 November – the first day of IBTM World, in Barcelona. Themes for the afternoon include; driving delegate attendance, raising sponsor and exhibitor revenue, sustainability for events and cost control. Conferences.

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Eventbase

JANUARY 9, 2020

In 2019, we witnessed climate strike movements happening all over the world as consumers put more pressure on governments and industry to provide sustainable solutions to combat CO2 production, plastic packaging and waste. What is sustainable event management? If unable to store purchased furniture, donate to a local charity.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. It is a model for a sustainable economic future. Let’s look at the legacy of sustainable innovation, where it is going next and what it means for meeting professionals. Sustainable Meeting. A Green Legacy.

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EventMB

JULY 1, 2022

Like many event professionals, Calvert didn’t set out to join this industry, instead studying English Literature and Fine Arts at university. Calvert has been CEO of EIC since 2019. Calvert dives a little deeper into two of these resources, one of which focuses on sustainability and is the result of a global collaboration.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 21, 2019

Those trends, along with others, were discussed by leaders from a wide range of industries for a recent study supported by the PCMA Foundation and Marriott International. The study was presented during 2019 PCMA Convening Leaders “Disrupt + Deliver” program taking place Jan. 6 -9 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Event Industry News

JULY 11, 2022

From April 2019 to April 2022, the convention bureau has facilitated a 73% increase in confirmed enquiries for meetings, events and conferences, with figures from May this year almost at full recovery from 2019. This is the highest performing month for value of confirmed business in six years.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 12, 2023

Susan Liston, SVP, Aramark Destinations said: “Our teams are no longer just conference specialists, they have pivoted to become “architects” of the meeting experience and can provide the best value to our clients when they proactively recommend a way for attendees to connect to the local destination and be truly collaborative.

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Welcome to your guide for virtual conferences in 2021. Discover best practices for launching a virtual conference, engaging your audience, and more. 2020 was the year of virtual conferences. We predict that event marketers will be leveraging virtual conferences as part of a larger hybrid event strategy. Let’s get started!

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Guidebook

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Sustainability will remain important. We saw an increased focus on sustainability within the events industry, and expect that this focus will only continue to increase into 2020. From choosing a mobile app to reduce paper waste to selecting green venues – in 2020 sustainable options will remain a hot topic. .

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Among the more intriguing events-industry developments of 2019 were bold moves made on the diversity and inclusion front. Why I Have My Eye on AI.

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All Seated

JUNE 28, 2019

Thankfully, there are numerous valuable findings in the 2019 IACC Meeting Room of the Future report, a comprehensive study of how venues are or should be staying on top of trends in meeting space design, technology, food service and more. A list of eight takeaways from the global trends study. So here you go!

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? The United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Among the more intriguing events-industry developments of 2019 were bold moves made on the diversity and inclusion front. Why I Have My Eye on AI.

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 11, 2019

Indic Academy opted for a multi-event app with an integrated event networking platform for all the events organizes in 2019. Let’s have a look at what event technology features are the highlights of INDICA 2019: 1. Takeaways from INDICA 2019. INDICA 2019 appeared first on Hubilo Blog.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

In September 2019, #Meet4Impact ran workshops over 10 days with Tourism New Zealand’s conference organizers and local stakeholders to identify measurable social impact projects. It’s not just about making a wish and saying, ‘We’re going to have this conference and we want to do this.’

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Event Industry News

APRIL 22, 2020

Not for profit Positive Impact Events explain how the campaign will work and why this years campaign is more important than ever: ‘For 24 hours over Earth Day event professionals will be sharing best practice on how their events are used to further the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. The benchmarking study is Phase One of EIC’s Equity Acceleration Plan.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2021

Concern about the impact of the pandemic among the organisers of trade shows, exhibitions and conferences – which help fashion the relationships that drive commerce – has been replaced by new thinking revolving around a blended approach to events. A 2019 report found that 1.2 The events industry must do more. Accelerate accessibility.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

PCMA is significantly increasing its Asia-Pacific presence in 2019, as one of the global leaders in business events demonstrates its dedication to supporting the region’s thriving industry. “As 2019 PCMA APAC Annual Conference. PCMA will hold its three-day APAC Annual Conference from 6-8 November at The Parisian, Macao.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Trade shows to grow 3 percent through 2019. According to the 2016 Center for Exhibition Industry Research Index Report, trade shows will sustain a yearly 3 percent growth for the next few years. Study after study has shown that millennials want more experiences and less stuff. For millennials, experiences matter.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

I feel privileged to be leading the business into the next chapter of its history, and grateful that David will continue to support the Board and new owners as Chairman, as we realise our ambitious plans for continued growth and environmentally-sustainable project delivery.” . Creative Director – Jenny Woollard.

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EventBank Insights

JULY 11, 2019

A study by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR) found that 61% of Millennials aged 18-27 believe that exhibits at exhibitions, conventions and annual meetings are more valuable today than they were 2 years ago. Sustainability. Keep Sustainability in Mind. Communication. Mobile Apps. Battery Stations. Beacon Tech.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. Market-wide, the RevPAR is expected to slow to 3 percent in 2019.

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PCMA Convene

MAY 24, 2019

At the National League of Cities (NLC) Conference , held May 23 in Washington, D.C., The level of focus on economic development has increased year over year, with 74 percent of mayoral speeches covering it in 2019 vs. 58 percent in 2018. mayors from across the U.S. gathered for the release of NLC’s latest State of the Cities report.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Encore Global hosted “Break Free, a journey of transformation” which invited guests to take part in an interactive survey focused on the sustainability efforts at IMEX while touching all the senses in a dramatic LED-enhanced space. The benchmarking study is Phase One of EIC’s Equity Acceleration Plan.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 5, 2019

Related: Leadership Defined: 2019 Smart Women in Meetings Winners. That led to entering the Academy of Hospitality and Tourism for high school and subsequently went on to study Hospitality Management at Florida International University. Related: Herspective: ALHI Executive Women in Leadership Conference.

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