Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? At Destinations International in Baltimore in 2021 I thought the pandemic had basically ended. Did it end the way you predicted? It’s a double edge sword!

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Event Industry News

JUNE 15, 2020

Global meetings and events industry trade show organiser, IBTM has announced first details of its rescheduled IBTM Asia Pacific, which will take place from 13 – 14 April 2021 in Singapore, at the Marina Bay Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Already 50 per cent of exhibitor space has been sold.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 15, 2021

Doing the same old meeting is familiar and comfortable but the opportunity to develop a refreshed event strategy that embraces the power of f2f and digital delivery is imperative. I question if the synchronous hybrid meetings, as many envision now, are sustainable. They are struggling, but determined to persevere.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

Organizers reported 9,000 attendees, including close to 3,000 buyers, and 2,300 exhibiting companies taking part, making it the largest event industry trade show to take place since the start of the Covid pandemic. IMEX America 2021 reported a total of 8,605 attendees, itbm world 2021 reported 7,000 reported attendees.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Professional Convention Management Association is now among the groups contributing its voice to ECA’s work with policymakers to create a better environment for meeting and conventions. Founded in 2021 in the midst of the pandemic, ECA is aiming to secure the full return of international attendees at U.S.

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Event Industry News

MAY 26, 2021

On Friday, May 21st, Washington, DC fully reopened for in-person meetings, conventions, trade shows, groups and special events. and Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington, is leading an industry-wide effort to support customers meeting in the nation’s capital. Ferguson, II, president and CEO, DDC. “DC

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Event Marketer

JULY 31, 2023

Maybe you’ll see these programs and technologies trickle down to more venues near you. Photo credit: PepsiCo Self-Sustaining Venues When it opened in 2021 after an extensive redevelopment, Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle set the ambitious objective to be “the most progressive, responsible and sustainable arena in the world.”

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Event Leadership Institute

MARCH 17, 2021

In Part Two of this series where I focused on in-person events, I talked about the difficult—but necessary—contraction on the supply side (at venues, hotels, and other suppliers) to deal with the dramatic drop in demand. 2021: The Year of the UX. Increased Competition Brings Lower Prices. In virtual it’s the exact opposite.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

One of the first big conventions to return anywhere in the world after the Covid pause was Informa Market’s World of Concrete show in June 2021 at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center. The show took over 632,000 sq. Planning two mega-shows back-to-back during a pandemic was a learning experience. All-Day Education.

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SpotMe Blog

JULY 25, 2021

Attendees can go to an actual venue for the event, but can also opt to participate online if they are unable to be there in person. Consider these hybrid event examples, both with different focuses, but still blended experiences: A large trade show that’s principally an in-person event with exclusive online content and an event app.

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EventMB

MAY 26, 2022

This follows the November 2021 PCMA announcement of a partnership with JUNO as its official year-round community platform provider. Allseated experienced 120% revenue growth in 2021 and has 120 employees worldwide. December 27, 2021. December 14, 2021. May 26, 2022. The company sees the metaverse and Web 3.0

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Bizzabo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. She, too, joined the resort as a senior sales executive, in 2021.

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Nunify

AUGUST 3, 2021

Nunify also has unique features like speed networking, emoji reactions, video meeting rooms. They range from text chat, video conference, speed networking and pre-book meetings. Online exhibitions & trade shows. Virtual trade shows have virtual exhibitor booths that help businesses connect to their customers.

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

The winner will also get an opportunity to compete for an additional $500,000 of investment as part of the television show — Meet the Drapers. Arabian Travel Market 2021 was one of the very first travel trade shows to take place in Dubai last year. What has changed between last year and this year?

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 31, 2021

Scotland’s only trade show for business events, meetings, incentives and hospitality professionals will return next month. billion business events and meetings industry. I will show how business events can be best designed to appeal to this particular demographic with their unique needs and expectations.”.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 12, 2021

A year after converting their annual business conference to an online event, the Professional Dairy Producers of Wisconsin (PDPW) returned to an in-person event in March, 2021. Meeting in a Time of COVID. It’s not going to be going away,” she said. Attendees get their badges at registration. Breaking Bread.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2020

The UK’s largest venue is now looking forward to the return of event activity following the Government’s recent announcement that business events, conferences and event venues are permitted to reopen from 1st October 2020. This is the news we’ve all been waiting for and is the first step on the path towards recovery.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

She is expecting 5,100 meeting planners and more than 2,500 exhibitors from 150 countries as the program rolls out May 31-June 2, a similar size crowd to the one at IMEX America last November. Read more about IMEX America 2021. The post Carina Bauer: European IMEX Marks Return to Normal appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2021

Editor’s Note: Meeting professionals are still pivoting on the regular and can learn a lot from the experiences of their peers. The center was not going to be available for groups from March to August 2021. She said, “This isn’t ideal, but, I have a captive audience of customers and suppliers that want to meet.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In the session: The 2020 Challenge – The 2021 Opportunitythey will discuss the common challenges faced by venues and event organisers and how collaboration between industry and tech partners can fuel recovery and help plan for safer meetings and events in 2021. An interview with Radisson CEO Federico J.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 1, 2022

And now, business groups have even more motivation to meet in Orlando. meeting destination has much to offer groups who seek big-city cultural amenities with a memorable vibe. destinations to welcome conventions, trade shows, meetings, and consumer and sporting events during that time. Secret to success?

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The events themselves were Housing 2021, Autumn Fair, Glee Birmingham, Money 2020 and World Retail Congress Summit. At Housing 2021, speakers were streamed in to the live stage, meanwhile at World Retail Congress Summit key speakers were streamed in. Eventscase: What do brands look for when exhibiting at a trade show?

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Event Industry News

JUNE 28, 2022

Nigel Nathan was named as the Outstanding Contribution to the Industry winner, with members commenting on his passion, determination and commitment to the industry since he started in the business as a porter for a show at Wembley Conference Centre, aged 16. Informa Markets – Decorex 2021. BEST INTERNATIONAL SHOW- EUROPE.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 29, 2021

For the first time in the show’s history of more than two decades, it switched host cities from Chicago to Indianapolis. We picked the right city for the right time,” says Christopher Gindlesperger, svp of public affairs and communications for National Confectioners Association, which sponsors the show. Agency: MC2, Paramus, NJ.

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planners are responsible for creating and executing events that meet the goals and vision of their clients. This involves working closely with the client to determine their needs, preferences, and budget, and then designing a plan to meet those requirements. First, exactly what does an event planner get paid to do?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Known the world over as the home of legendary outlaw Robin Hood, today Nottingham is an attractive destination for event planners thanks to its central location, excellent transport links and an array of world-class conference venues and hotels.

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Nunify

APRIL 14, 2021

Is there going to be a language translator for the meeting? Think beyond event days – sponsored podcasts, digital walls, video subscriptions, intimate video meetings, qualified leads pre-event, monthly contests with sponsor giveaways, and so many endless opportunities are unlocked in the world of Hybrid Events.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Meeting professionals have always shouldered a hefty bag of tricks to fix the jagged edges that emerge at even the most meticulously polished events. Today, though, even veteran meeting organizers face Code Red calamities previously unimaginable. More than seven percent had produced more than 10 face-to-face meetings during that time.

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Event Industry News

JULY 24, 2020

Most are looking ahead to spring 2021 for business to return to normal. The Government has issued and continues to update its guidance on how to work safely during coronavirus for those working in the visitor economy, including indoor and outdoor attractions, business events and consumer shows.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 24, 2020

“The continued partnership with HGGC and Level Equity demonstrates the growing confidence among investors and market participants that B2B meetings and events will return at record levels in 2021,” said Jim Sharpe, CEO of Aventri. Jim Sharpe, CEO, Aventri.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Keeping Your Pipeline Full – 4 Things To Do Now to Keep Booking Business As 2023 gets into full swing, we at Unique Venues hear regularly from venue managers that expectations for revenue generation and headcount have returned to traditional levels or are even higher than they were pre-pandemic. Review your website.

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GEVME

JANUARY 12, 2021

We have now just entered into 2021, and despite all that most of the companies in this industry have been through the last year, we would still consider the year 2020 to be wholesome. trade shows. virtual conferences and trade shows. The venue has a limited capacity . conferences. sales Kick-offs.

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EventMB

JUNE 7, 2022

In 2021 alone, Baltimore saw cybersecurity companies DataTribe, Evergreen Advisers, and AllegisCyber all set up offices inside the city — with Port Covington, one of the country’s biggest urban redevelopment projects , being their neighborhood of choice. Image credit: Justin Tsucalas. Image: Brewer’s Art, Baltimore. “As

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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. In 2021, English remains the most widely spoken language worldwide. Give participants the ability to meet in small groups and one-on-one. Captioning. It doesn’t have to be that way.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Attendees can expect to meet with industry leading suppliers and manufacturers ahead of what is shaping up to be an incredibly busy 2022. With demand for event kit expected to be high, a visit to the show is essential in securing the products and services needed to deliver events next year.

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