Event Industry News

MAY 17, 2019

EventWell will be kicking off its third annual wellbeing campaign on Monday the 16 th September, 2019. . EventWell19 takes place from Monday 16 th until Friday 20 th September and aims to address and educate on the internal pressures event professionals can unknowingly place on themselves, with a campaign message of #itsoktonotbeok.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 16, 2019

From Las Vegas to the world, we’re happy to introduce to you IMEX America 2019! In this edition, we bring you event tech from IMEX America! If you’ve been following Endless for a while, then you know this the one event we never miss. Press play and don’t miss a beat, it’s time to talk event tech!

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The year 2019 is almost upon us. How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Enhancing Event Cybersecurity.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

As an event planner, you already know the benefits when it comes to incorporating event technology into your events*. Increasing attendee engagement, reducing printing costs, increasing event revenue through sponsorships, and collecting attendee feedback are just a few examples of how it can help your team achieve your goals.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 15, 2024

If you’re a planner who must use a first-tier destination for certain events, the following figures will confirm what you’re dealing with: While the volume of events that took place in the top 25 U.S. cities in Q4 2023 was only about 93 percent of what it was in Q4 2019, group rates are nearly 14 percent higher now versus 2019.

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EventMB

MARCH 29, 2017

UK airline, Ryanair warns the government that if flights are not a top priority in Brexit negotiations, the UK could be stranded with no flights to or from Europe. The post Ryanair Brexit Warning – Bad News For Events in 2019 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The UK’s meetings industry is looking towards 2019 with optimism following a successful summer and an uplift in enquiries for the year ahead. The industry also experienced an increase of around 7% in average enquiry levels between June and August compared to the same period in 2017, indicating further sustained growth into 2019.

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Connect Your Meetings

APRIL 29, 2019

Stephie Young, CMP, works in Columbus, Ohio, as v ice president/director of event services at Advanced Meeting Solutions, Inc. As a 2019 15 Over 50 honoree, Young discusses her passion for the events industry. In 2015, the association hired AMS as its event management company. Connect with Young on Twitter.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends.

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Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

The crystal ball says, among the trends that will affects in 2019, the economy’s continue rise will be the driving force. Companies have more money for meetings, but planners have less funds to host the events. As you buckle up for 2019, we take a look at what will affect you the most over the next 12 months. On the Up-and-Up.

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Connect Your Meetings

JULY 9, 2019

Sarah Blose, CMP, DMCP, 37, works in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, as an a ccount manager for Destination Tahoe Meetings & Events. As a 2019 40 Under 40 honoree, Blose discusses her passion for the events industry. I’m also honored to have played an integral part in three events that each won an ADMEI achievement award.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2018

The group that started in the wake of Marriott International’s decision to pay 7 percent instead of 10 percent commission brought 70 event professionals to Walter E. MPU’s leadership is also focused on negotiating for new sources of revenue for planners. He is negotiating with transportation companies, as well.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

As the event industry grows at a rapid rate, implementing good working practices for event professionals can sometimes be challenging. This is especially true if no standard guide of good practices are available for you to follow or if you are just starting out in your journey into event organising.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. How safe are your meetings and events? Here are some action items and ideas that you can implement at whatever stage of your meeting you are in, from Choosing a Location or Venue, to negotiating The Contract , or creating a Communications Policy. Then one more.” .

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Cvent: Event Marketing

MAY 8, 2019

However, corporate negotiated hotel programs can be complex, particularly in a time of supplier consolidation, new technologies, shifting hotel distribution and revenue management strategies and the growth of private lodging options (think Airbnb and HomeAway). Tips and best practices surrounding negotiations. Date: May 28, 2019.

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EventBank Insights

JANUARY 22, 2019

[link] Making an event planning checklist is hard. Like, really hard.You don't know where to start, and you'd think the smallest events would be easier to manage, and for the most part, it's true, but then again every attendee counts, and engagement will need to be more personalized. Small Event Checklist - PDF Choose Type of Event ?

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Adrian Ott (from left), Clare Melton, and Ori Lahav discuss the rising costs associated with planning conferences and events at Convening EMEA 2023. 21 at Convening EMEA 2023 in Copenhagen — proof that the challenge of dealing with increasing expenses is among the most pressing event professionals face.

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Eventory

DECEMBER 4, 2018

What are the ten hottest event trends for 2019? To answer this questions I have examined trends in four event-related areas. My research covered trends in event management, current trends in event planning, corporate event trends and technology trends in event management. Is this trend for you?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. 2019 forecast (2018/17 positions in brackets): London, UK (1/1). Meanwhile, Madrid (9/6) is off the 2019 list, too.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2023

Let’s face it, being on either side of the table in hotel-contract negotiations is tough these days. We’re caught between clients whose expectations are stuck in 2019 and hotels that just aren’t going to budge. Becky Rowbotham is president and CEO of Paramount Events in Dallas, specializing in luxury events worldwide.

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Eventory

JULY 25, 2018

The multitude of events around the world, however, makes it difficult to decide which ones will be the most informative and interesting for the attendees. Medical Conferences in 2019. Next year will bring an abundance of medical events, summits and conferences. You can build your employer brand through various events.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 9, 2021

In the breakout session led by Todd Schwartz, CMP, formerly a senior events marketing manager at McDermott+Consulting, 38 of the 55 attendees said they had more than a decade of planning experience. Schwartz told a story about how he once made the most of just $300 allotted for décor for an evening event. “I

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2020

On a more exciting note, today we’re covering MeetingsNet best stories of 2019. And if you’re an events industry professional, you probably know all about it. Aside from Event Brew, of course! “I think that what’s interesting about this is how it talks about this is current event”, says Will.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 27, 2021

Central Hall Westminster (CHW), the flagship London site of Central Hall Venues, has teamed up with AV production partner, White Light (WL) to launch new packages for hybrid meetings and events. The comprehensive packages are designed to help organisers negotiate the maze of post-pandemic events in 2021 and beyond.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 30, 2018

will create aromatherapy blends for all the Content Studios at Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh. If you spend time in the Content Studios during PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 and, after detecting the smell of citrus or mint, feel invigorated and especially open to a session’s message, then you will have experienced the power of scent.

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EventMB

JUNE 27, 2022

If you thought event contracts were tricky before the pandemic, buckle up for even more complications. This means the performance of the contract was materially more burdensome than had been expected initially due to an extreme or unforeseeable event. Force majeure Flexibility. The fundamental purpose of meetings had been frustrated.

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All Seated

DECEMBER 20, 2018

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to start thinking about 2019 resolutions. Setting Realistic Resolutions for 2019. Look at your team like a product — they are selling amazing service, strong negotiating power, creative design, logistical organization, and seamless execution. Were they realistic resolutions?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

What contracts need to include and how to negotiate those from third parties. Business events and hotel group room bookings are nearly half of what they were in 2019. planners are executing carefully structured and successful Covid safety protocols that are now enabling incentive travelers to get back to events.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 8, 2022

How to Generate Event Success in a Changing World. Events offer a key opportunity to impact business outcomes, expand market outreach, increase brand awareness and more. Pandemic Planning 101 from Million Dollar Event Career Course. A new Million Dollar Event Career Course covers everything from career path to CSR and Inclusion.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 4, 2019

Is your event budget setting you up for success? In this guide we'll look at tips, best practices and examples for creating a reliable event marketing budget in 2019 and beyond. The many moving parts of a live event strategy are bound together by the event budget. the average marketing budget on events.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

COP26 is shorthand for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties, a summit which brought leaders from more than 130 nations together to negotiate a global plan to address climate change. It also was the site for negotiations. This is our cover and CMP Series story. Dean Calma/IAEA).

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 17, 2019

Webinar live date: July 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. Webinar live date: June 23, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Over the past few years, Wi-Fi has become as critical to the event experience as coffee breaks and breakout sessions.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With meeting season back in full swing, hotels are busy servicing corporate and association programs while their sales teams are sifting through the requests for proposals for business events set to happen in late 2023 and throughout 2024 and beyond. Further, flexibility is key to getting responses from hotels.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

Exhibition Centre Liverpool has confirmed a series of multi-year deals and events expanding – as confidence continues to return to the industry. The event – which brings together leading national and global brands with the UK’s independent wholesaling industry to negotiate deals and network – will increase from 5,400m2 to 8,100m2.

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GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

When you work in the event industry, sooner or later you will need qualification and certification of your skills to stand out from the bulk of planners and to provide proof of your expertise. Nowadays, you can find many event management professional certification programs and courses. About event management certification.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

A throw-away trend or something that will shape our events, how should we view flight shaming in the events industry? In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2024

In a story in Convene ’s January/February 2024 issue, we spoke with event professionals choosing not to cancel their meetings scheduled to be held in destinations that pass controversial laws (see On The Web). Gerard’s advice for event professionals facing similar challenges is to stay on top of the issues important to them. “It’s

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