Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Event Tech Live 2021 (ETL21) landed with a massive splash today. The first of two fully virtual days, ahead of the in-person event on Wednesday 3 Thursday 4 November, saw 557 connections made, 740 meetings accepted and 3,274 messages exchanged. This one was steered by Joe Atkinson who’s co-founder at ETL partner Lineup Ninja.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 22, 2022

At the end of 2021, we set the goal of becoming net-zero from 2022 onward. This journey of decarbonizing our company expanded into our new company vision – “decarbonizing the event industry” based on our mutual belief that we can change the world by taking action. We are proud that our efforts have been recognized […].

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 15, 2020

Welcome to your guide for virtual conferences in 2021. As a result of the Coronavirus Pandemic in 2020, many event professionals found themselves in a place they never imagined. Event professionals pivoted learning about virtual events and safety. According to our Evolution of Events Report , 80.2% Further Reach.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. The Hotel Show.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

It’s also a sign of a returned confidence in event planning. Of course, our event marketing budgets will need to be higher in 2023 than in 2021 or 2020. After all, most events were virtual and demanded lower budgets. Event Technology: A Worthy Investment. Higher Food and Beverage Costs.

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Nunify

AUGUST 3, 2021

It has become the primary channel for marketing, communication, sales, and support. But one key activity didn’t fall into this bucket – Events. Virtual’ events had a futuristic overtone to it, until now. Similar to in-person, the virtual experience needs to be impactful beyond event days. Types of Virtual Event.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 30, 2021

Virtual events became the norm when people were no longer able to meet in person for conferences, trade shows, and other events. Event organizers realized that this broadened their market reach, giving them access to an audience and customer base that might not have been able to attend. It’s good for the planet.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Temple University disagrees—the Philadelphia-based school is betting on a promising career trajectory with a new Bachelor of Science in Event and Entertainment Management that’s launching as part of its School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management. Temple will begin the new program in fall 2021.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In these four rapid-fire Q&A sets, James talks to management from some key locations, north and south. We kick off with Kate Simpson, marketing and comms director at the BDC, together with Paddy Lynn, head of events management at P&J Live, a conference and events venue in Scotland.

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Eventtia

MAY 27, 2024

Disclaimer: This Cvent competitors analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2 score. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 26, 2023

According to the 2022 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report , 52% of associations believe a lack of engagement is the top reason members don’t renew. Did you know that the 2021 Association Trends Study shows that 9% of members studied lapsed because they simply forgot to renew? Webinars According to a 2021 survey from vFairs, 77.2%

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Nunify

JULY 27, 2021

This combines the networking and engagement opportunities of a live, in-person event with the reach and accessibility of a virtual one. The fluidity of hybrid events have convinced event managers worldwide. It has been established that hybrid events are the future of events in the years to come.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 9, 2022

During this year’s celebration, which took place at The Forest of Arden Birmingham after ESSA’s Annual Conference, awards were presented across eight categories including Unsung Hero and Innovation of the Year as well as a new Sustainability accolade acknowledging its rising importance. SUSTAINABILITY Sponsored by BeMatrix UK.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As the world of events continues to pivot, we see a rush of technology solutions popping with the promise of seamless virtual events. But most of the conversation is being driven by marketers who have an agenda, not actual event experts. She has worked in the meetings and events space for over 25 years.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

With a dominance in golf, Provision have delivered immersive golf experiences across multiple major golfing events such as the Ryder Cup 2021, The BMW PGA Championship 2021, and the 2020 Players Championship. Covering a wide range of sports including golf, cricket, tennis and more, nothing is beyond Provision’s proficiencies.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nasdaq: CVT), a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, and Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp. The Business Combination was approved by Dragoneer shareholders at a special meeting held on 7 December 2021. Cvent Holding Corp.

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GEVME

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And, here is the icing on the cake – hybrid events end-up delivering far greater ROI than any other event format. No wonder, around 59% of event professionals believe that digital events will be an essential part of physical conferences in the near future. What to expect in 2021 and beyond?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The venue will increase the academic venue options within the group and include both heritage and modern options for event organisers looking for a campus environment. Venues at Northumbria join the portfolio on its ‘Lite Package’ and are taking bookings for events from Easter 2021 and beyond.

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zkipster

JANUARY 26, 2023

Photo by Owen Kolasinki / BFA.com ⓒ BFA Event formats: the return of seating, plus multi-day events “ Seated events are back in the US – we’re seeing more interest in the zkipster Seating features from our North American clients than ever before.

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Guidebook

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Plus, we include 3 examples of successful event apps built on the Guidebook platform. A Conference App for Event Coordination and Planning Event coordination and planning encompass a range of activities, including logistics, marketing, and attendee management. See how they did it in the case study.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2022

Throughout his career, Collett has worked on a wide range of high-profile events and spectacles around the world – across all major audience types and sectors. In his new role, Collett is focusing the agency around five priorities of innovation, experience design, sustainability, talent development and DE&I.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. Why asynchronous events?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

With over 25 years of experience in travel, tourism and business events, and in leadership roles with Starwood Hotels and Resorts and Destination Toronto, he brings extensive experience to oversee BestCities operations, focusing on their values of legacy, sustainability and advancement of the global impact of meeting events.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Event Genius has begun to make inroads into the Australian festival market with some of the country’s most revered and established music festivals putting pen to paper making the Festicket owned end-to-end ticketing, cashless and event management platform, their primary ticketing partner. .

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SpotMe Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

And events need to be more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable. Put the ever-evolving event tech landscape on top of all that and it sure does make choosing the right event management technology more complex than ever. Get the Forrester Wave : B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report for free now.

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Momencio

MARCH 11, 2022

Once it’s safe to do so, we predict the events industry is eager to get back bigger and better than before. This has fueled new market trends which we predict to continue into 2022. From hybrid events and increased health protocols to instant follow ups; here are our top ten industry trends for the year ahead.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 4, 2022

Registration is now open for Travel T ech Show, the global meeting place for travel technology leaders, which returns in-person on 29-30 June 2022 alongside The Meetings Show and Business Travel Show Europe at new venue, ExCeL London, following a two year hiatus and a fully virtual offering in 2021.

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zkipster

APRIL 14, 2022

From the Berlinale Film Festival to the Greentech Festival , from event management freelancers to PRs inside and outside the event universe: here is what we learned. Venue planning, seating, and capacity management must now be fully connected in real-time. British GQ’s Men of the Year Awards 2021.

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Nunify

JANUARY 19, 2022

The last two years forced marketing gurus worldwide to leverage many digital tools to connect and engage with their target customers. One tool that emerged as a clear winner has been ‘virtual events.’ While the debate might continue on virtual vs in-person there is no question that ‘hybrid events’ seems to be the new normal.

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 21, 2021

A common theme seen throughout the wedding industry in 2021 was couples hosting intimate wedding receptions because of local restrictions for indoor or outdoor gatherings. Even though 2021 small weddings were not as readily welcomed by brides, they are now one of the most popular trends for 2022. Sustainable Choices.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on their websites, as well as on Capterra and G2. We encourage you to conduct your own extensive research before choosing the best event management software.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

My founding and parent company is McEvents & Weddings, but having identified the destination wedding market appeal of Ireland, I established the Dream Irish Wedding brand to target and appeal to potential overseas clients. We plan all sizes of events from small intimate weddings to events with 600+ guests!

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zkipster

MARCH 8, 2022

She joined zkipster as the first client-facing hire – Head of Client Relations for EMEA – in 2016, ascended to Global Head of Client Relations in 2019, and was promoted to Chief Revenue Officer in 2021. “I oversee Client Relations (sales development, sales and account management, customer success and support) and Marketing.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The content from the event will be available on demand exclusively to event registrants via [link] until 29th September 2021 and then it will be made freely available online. Koderly has 20+ years’ experience providing cutting-edge travel technology solutions to market-leading, multi-national brands.

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Event Industry News

JULY 25, 2023

More than 30 major meetings and events industry organisations from across the world are now financial contributors to Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE), the industry’s global initiative to address climate change that was launched at Cop26 in Glasgow in 2021.

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