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Following next year’s fair, organisers have agreed a new contract with Neptunus through to 2023. Neptunus has secured a new contract to continue to supply temporary structures to the Affordable Art Fair held each May on London’s Hampstead Heath. Neptunus has been providing the temporary infrastructure for the popular event since 2013. Elizabeth Dellert, UK fair director, said: “We are delighted to be working with Neptunus as tent contractor for the Affordable Art Fair on Hampstead Heath. MORE
The consensus seems to be 2023. Goldman Sachs projected airline traffic won’t reach pre-pandemic numbers until 2023 , and that’s ALL travel. Intro. In late March of 2020, I wrote an article giving my take on how the events industry would look in the coming 12-18 months. While some readers felt it overly pessimistic, most agreed it reflected the hard and painful realities we needed to face, which have by-and-large, turned out to be true. MORE
Furthering its successes, Manchester Central also recently won the bid to host The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Conference and Exhibition in 2023. Manchester Central has secured new deals with three leading national associations. Attracting more than 1,000 delegates from within the field of contact lenses, The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has chosen Manchester Central to host its bi-ennial International Clinical Conference in 2019. MORE
Sutter explored tech currently being trialled, such as the hypersonic flight from Boeing and Aerion, set to take to the skies in 2023, that would allow delegates from across the Atlantic to attend events while enduring a fraction of the travel time. Tim Sutter, Cvent’s regional business development manager, made his predictions on the future of event technology while reflecting on past equipment and services during Confex North. MORE
The congress, set for 2023, will be a homecoming in many ways: Not only was the World Council for Psychotherapy founded in 1995 in Vienna, where the first World Congress for Psychotherapy was held in 1996, but the city is also the birthplace of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis as well as of the namesake university where the congress will be held. MORE
Tenants for the state-of-the art live music venue and two hotels are set to move into the transformed Olympia London in 2023 as part of the part of the venue’s elevation into a world-leading cultural destination. MORE
The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) has committed to bring its annual conference and exhibition to the north of England’s leading conference and events venue until 2023. Manchester Central cements itself as the venue of choice for medical events with the return of several leading medical associations. BCS returned to the industry-leading venue for the eleventh […]. The post Manchester Central builds upon medical association success appeared first on Event Industry News. MORE
SXSW typically has a strict no-refunds policy, but due to the unprecedented situation, they offered 2020 registrants badge deferral to the next three years of the festival, or 50% off a future walk-up rate ticket until 2023. MORE
It is encouraging to see major events to be held in our city for the very first time, such as the International Airline Transport Association (IATA) World Cargo Symposium, Asia Sports Technology Conference and the Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST) 2023. “It MORE
As Leeds bids to become the European Capital of Culture 2023, ConferenceLeeds is celebrating the city’s unique and varied heritage. Offering more than just great venues and facilities, Leeds has a rich history and is home to a number of artefacts and attractions that are the first or oldest of their kind, all of which can help […]. The post ConferenceLeeds celebrates the city’s heritage and culture appeared first on Event Industry News. Conference News News MORE
This ambitious project has been called ‘Vision 350’ because 2023 marks the 350th anniversary of the rebuilding of Stationers’ Hall after the Great Fire of London. The Stationers’ Company are excited to announce a £7.5 MORE
Gateshead Quays conference and exhibition centre will be a welcome addition to NewcastleGateshead in 2023; securing jobs, supporting our hotels, restaurants and bars and once again filling our region with delegates from across the world. An announcement on the hotel operator is expected to be made in the coming weeks and the new complex is set to open 2023. MORE
Marriott will open a sixth Gaylord property in Chula Vista, California, in late 2022 or early 2023. During a wide-ranging discourse at a private dinner at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for meetings journalists in Las Vegas—in conjunction with IMEX America 2018 —Steve Heitzner, Americas chief sales and marketing officer for Marriott International , made several key points. Marriott remains deeply committed to the meetings industry, which accounts for 43 percent of company revenues. “As MORE
Combine this with all the 2020 couples who continue to postpone their nuptials, it looks like 2021, 2022 & even 2023 prime dates are booking up fast! Below is a list of all the dates you may wish to avoid (or not) in 2021, 2022 & 2023. Friday the 13th : January 13, 2023. MORE
Karen Chupka, senior vice president CES and corporate business strategy, Consumer Technology Association (CTATM), owner and producer of CES, said, “We thank the Nevada Senate for approving the proposal to fund the expansion and modernization of the Las Vegas Convention Center, with an estimated completion date of 2023. MORE
After an evening of networking over cocktails and hi-tech mini golf at Puttshack for the Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, the show kicked off with NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau hosting a press conference to announce the exciting new development due to open in 2023 – Gateshead Quays. MORE
In the new bill, the deductions would be restored for two years, for expenses between December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2023. Here’s how the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 could boost meetings-industry efforts to get back to business. MORE
A LAS VEGAS SUPER BOWL COULD CLASH WITH TRADE SHOWS: Las Vegas expects to be able to host the Super Bowl in 2022 or 2023, with a new stadium and ample hotel rooms to host fans, but the timing could be a bad MORE
The new two-story terminal, projected to open in 2023, features an undulating roof that designers say is meant to mimic the region’s rolling hills. ( usatoday.com. USA Today ). Read More. Marketing & Sponsorships MORE
Under the baseline model, some lingering negative sentiment effects are anticipated for both domestic and international event participation, which would result in a reduction in average attendance in 2021 and 2022 of 25% and 5% respectively, before fully recovering in 2023. Frankfurt/London, 28 May 2020. The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe has released the results of a study on “The Impact of Coronavirus on Europe’s Convention Sector”. MORE
hotel demand and room revenue is unlikely to happen until 2023 and 2024, respectively, according to the slightly downgraded STR and Tourism Economics forecast released at the 2020 Hotel Data Conference on August 13. MORE
You May Also Be Interested In Shine Bright Like A…Gemstone: Beautiful Alternatives to Diamond Engagement Rings Top Six Wedding Dress Silhouettes Explained Dates to Avoid Hosting Your Wedding in 2021, 2022 & 2023. MORE
We need that big picture view that Digby can bring as we head for £100M turnover by 2023.”. Creative communications group DRPG have recently appointed Lord Digby Jones to their board as a Non-Exec Director. Lord Digby Jones is well-known for his outspoken and unwavering support of UK businesses. With his wealth of experience, he will help to support the company in its vision and growth plans in his advisory role to the DRPG Board. MORE
She said events are still being planned for 2022, 2023 and 2024. Event planners have been sidetracked by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, wondering about the best route to take. Cancel? Postpone? Claim force majeure ? It seems that many of them are doing a combination of all three. Smart Meetings spoke to meeting planners and destination representatives to find out how they’re managing responsibilities in the current climate. MORE
That event is set to grow every year (it will be in Barcelona to at least 2023). When event professionals organise international events we bring visitors with us. Our visitors may just stay overnight in a local hotel or they may shop and tour the city. As an industry we point to the “value” that we add when we bring an event to a particular city. MORE
According to industry sources, Asia is the largest and fastest growing market for tyres globally and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.75% through to 2023. Tarsus, the global B2B media group, has announced that it has acquired the TyreXpo series of events from Singapore-based organiser, SingEx. The acquisition adds a complementary brand to the automotive events in the Tarsus portfolio and gives the group access to an adjacent market. MORE
In fact, the Market Research Media website predicts that the virtual event market will grow from “$14B in 2018 to $18B in 2023, with growth rate of 5%,” owing to the “maturity and commoditization of the virtual event marketplace.”. The new year is well under way, and all of us in the event space are watching out for the new trends that’ll continue to influence our work throughout 2019. So what’s changed, and what can we expect to see going forward? MORE
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2018–2023) of 17.8%, resulting in a market volume of US$2,779m by 2023. As per Statista , event ticketing in India brings about a revenue amounting roughly to US$1,223m in 2018. With financial growth, the Indian event ticketing industry has also seen a major transformation in terms of technology as well. MORE
And that trend is only going to continue into 2023+.”. Technology has been on a steady incline over the past decade, but 2020 has really showed us how valuable it can be when times are tough. MORE
billion USD by 2023 at a CAGR of 10% (source: Event Management Market Demand, Size, Growth Research Report by 2023). The following data showcase the significance of events industry in the global economy: a) In the U.S., the events industry contributes more to GDP than even movie production (source: A survey conducted by Meeting Professionals International). b) As per data published by the U.S. MORE
The last 12 months have also seen Scotland secure the rights to four international events over the next four years, most notably the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. The successful delivery of the 2018 European Championships along with securing a competition of such global magnitude as the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships reinforces Scotland’s position as the perfect stage for events and one of the world’s leading sports destinations. MORE
London has been selected ahead of other European cities to host IEEE Robotics and Automation Society’s (RAS) flagship International Conference on Robotics and Automations (ICRA) in 2023. The UK capital will welcome over 4,000 of the world’s top experts and researchers in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics for a four-day conference to be held at ExCeL London between 29 th May and 2 nd June 2023. . MORE
Here’s How to Properly Store Your Dress Before the Big Day Dates to Avoid Hosting Your Wedding in 2021, 2022 & 2023 Willa and Z say “I Do” in a Stunning Backyard Wedding. If your wedding has been postponed due to COVID-19, you are likely going through your vendor contracts with a fine toothed comb. But there is something that you may not have thought of – the dress! MORE
Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland’s Director of Events, said: “Scotland is the perfect stage for events and our reputation as a world-leader in event delivery has seen us secure and deliver some of the world’s biggest events, including The 2019 Solheim Cup and the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. The signing of the MOU also comes at an exciting time as recruitment for key positions to oversee and deliver the 2023 Cycling World Championships will shortly commence. MORE
The Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission has been working diligently to build up Los Angeles’ reputation as a sports mecca; they’ve recently won bids for the MLB All-Star Game in 2020, the Super Bowl LVI in 2022, and the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2023. And on the horizon are major improvements to the public transportation system, including the expansion of the metro and the addition of a people-mover to LAX, which is scheduled for completion in 2023. MORE
Personalized VR & AR While virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are still in their infancy, (Gartner predicts these technologies won’t fully mature until 2023), they do have promising applications in the event space, especially as more and more attendees begin to carry smartphones with advanced AR capabilities. “If Netflix and Amazon can keep track of my preferences and offer me good recommendations, why can’t other companies?” It’s a reasonable question. MORE
You May Also Be Interested In Shine Bright Like A…Gemstone: Beautiful Alternatives to Diamond Engagement Rings Top Six Wedding Dress Silhouettes Explained Dates to Avoid Hosting Your Wedding in 2021, 2022 & 2023. Should you wear your hair up or down for your wedding day? MORE
Site enabling work will start before the end of the year with construction expected to commence in March 2021 and the new complex will open in 2023. We look forward to opening the venue late 2023.” MORE
It’s even predicted that by 2023, the AR marketing revenue is going to hit $70-$75 billion per annum, so both our current events and the future of our industry will be impacted by AR technology (figures from vxchnge.com ). MORE
Test flights are scheduled to begin in Southern California in 2017, and commercial departures are expected to be introduced in 2023. A prototype for a new jet that aims to transport passengers from New York City to London in 3 1/2 hours was unveiled in a hangar in Denver on Tuesday. Richard Branson , founder or Virgin Group, is collaborating with Boom, a Denver-based startup, to build a new generation of supersonic jets. MORE
There’s never been a more perfect time to leverage our sports venues for private events, as we have an unprecedented lineup of mega-events headed here in the next decade, creating a long-lasting buzz for their venues: 2020 MLB All-Star Game, 2022 Super Bowl, 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 World Olympics. MORE
2023 Related Topics EventSource
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Combine this with all the 2020 couples who continue to postpone their nuptials, it looks like 2021, 2022 & even 2023 prime dates are booking up fast! Below is a list of all the dates you may wish to avoid (or not) in 2021, 2022 & 2023. Friday the 13th : January 13, 2023.
BizBash
OCTOBER 8, 2018
A LAS VEGAS SUPER BOWL COULD CLASH WITH TRADE SHOWS: Las Vegas expects to be able to host the Super Bowl in 2022 or 2023, with a new stadium and ample hotel rooms to host fans, but the timing could be a bad
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Velvet Chainsaw
AUGUST 27, 2020
hotel demand and room revenue is unlikely to happen until 2023 and 2024, respectively, according to the slightly downgraded STR and Tourism Economics forecast released at the 2020 Hotel Data Conference on August 13.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
The new two-story terminal, projected to open in 2023, features an undulating roof that designers say is meant to mimic the region’s rolling hills. ( usatoday.com. USA Today ). Read More. Marketing & Sponsorships
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020
It is encouraging to see major events to be held in our city for the very first time, such as the International Airline Transport Association (IATA) World Cargo Symposium, Asia Sports Technology Conference and the Congress of the Asian Society of Transplantation (CAST) 2023. “It
Attendease
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
SXSW typically has a strict no-refunds policy, but due to the unprecedented situation, they offered 2020 registrants badge deferral to the next three years of the festival, or 50% off a future walk-up rate ticket until 2023.
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Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 22, 2017
As Leeds bids to become the European Capital of Culture 2023, ConferenceLeeds is celebrating the city’s unique and varied heritage. Offering more than just great venues and facilities, Leeds has a rich history and is home to a number of artefacts and attractions that are the first or oldest of their kind, all of which can help […]. The post ConferenceLeeds celebrates the city’s heritage and culture appeared first on Event Industry News. Conference News News
Attendease
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
In fact, the Market Research Media website predicts that the virtual event market will grow from “$14B in 2018 to $18B in 2023, with growth rate of 5%,” owing to the “maturity and commoditization of the virtual event marketplace.”. The new year is well under way, and all of us in the event space are watching out for the new trends that’ll continue to influence our work throughout 2019. So what’s changed, and what can we expect to see going forward?
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020
This ambitious project has been called ‘Vision 350’ because 2023 marks the 350th anniversary of the rebuilding of Stationers’ Hall after the Great Fire of London. The Stationers’ Company are excited to announce a £7.5
Event Industry News
JUNE 29, 2017
The British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) has committed to bring its annual conference and exhibition to the north of England’s leading conference and events venue until 2023. Manchester Central cements itself as the venue of choice for medical events with the return of several leading medical associations. BCS returned to the industry-leading venue for the eleventh […]. The post Manchester Central builds upon medical association success appeared first on Event Industry News.
Event Leadership Institute
DECEMBER 10, 2020
The consensus seems to be 2023. Goldman Sachs projected airline traffic won’t reach pre-pandemic numbers until 2023 , and that’s ALL travel. Intro. In late March of 2020, I wrote an article giving my take on how the events industry would look in the coming 12-18 months. While some readers felt it overly pessimistic, most agreed it reflected the hard and painful realities we needed to face, which have by-and-large, turned out to be true.
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Event Industry News
MAY 13, 2019
The last 12 months have also seen Scotland secure the rights to four international events over the next four years, most notably the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. The successful delivery of the 2018 European Championships along with securing a competition of such global magnitude as the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships reinforces Scotland’s position as the perfect stage for events and one of the world’s leading sports destinations.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
You May Also Be Interested In Shine Bright Like A…Gemstone: Beautiful Alternatives to Diamond Engagement Rings Top Six Wedding Dress Silhouettes Explained Dates to Avoid Hosting Your Wedding in 2021, 2022 & 2023.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
You May Also Be Interested In Shine Bright Like A…Gemstone: Beautiful Alternatives to Diamond Engagement Rings Top Six Wedding Dress Silhouettes Explained Dates to Avoid Hosting Your Wedding in 2021, 2022 & 2023. Should you wear your hair up or down for your wedding day?
Event Industry News
MAY 29, 2020
Under the baseline model, some lingering negative sentiment effects are anticipated for both domestic and international event participation, which would result in a reduction in average attendance in 2021 and 2022 of 25% and 5% respectively, before fully recovering in 2023. Frankfurt/London, 28 May 2020. The Strategic Alliance of the National Convention Bureaux of Europe has released the results of a study on “The Impact of Coronavirus on Europe’s Convention Sector”.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
The Los Angeles Sports and Entertainment Commission has been working diligently to build up Los Angeles’ reputation as a sports mecca; they’ve recently won bids for the MLB All-Star Game in 2020, the Super Bowl LVI in 2022, and the College Football Playoff National Championship Game in 2023. And on the horizon are major improvements to the public transportation system, including the expansion of the metro and the addition of a people-mover to LAX, which is scheduled for completion in 2023.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 26, 2021
In the new bill, the deductions would be restored for two years, for expenses between December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2023. Here’s how the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 could boost meetings-industry efforts to get back to business.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Site enabling work will start before the end of the year with construction expected to commence in March 2021 and the new complex will open in 2023. We look forward to opening the venue late 2023.”
Hubilo Blog
OCTOBER 24, 2018
Revenue is expected to show an annual growth rate (CAGR 2018–2023) of 17.8%, resulting in a market volume of US$2,779m by 2023. As per Statista , event ticketing in India brings about a revenue amounting roughly to US$1,223m in 2018. With financial growth, the Indian event ticketing industry has also seen a major transformation in terms of technology as well.
SmartMeetings
MARCH 27, 2020
She said events are still being planned for 2022, 2023 and 2024. Event planners have been sidetracked by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, wondering about the best route to take. Cancel? Postpone? Claim force majeure ? It seems that many of them are doing a combination of all three. Smart Meetings spoke to meeting planners and destination representatives to find out how they’re managing responsibilities in the current climate.
e2m.live
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
billion USD by 2023 at a CAGR of 10% (source: Event Management Market Demand, Size, Growth Research Report by 2023). The following data showcase the significance of events industry in the global economy: a) In the U.S., the events industry contributes more to GDP than even movie production (source: A survey conducted by Meeting Professionals International). b) As per data published by the U.S.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Tenants for the state-of-the art live music venue and two hotels are set to move into the transformed Olympia London in 2023 as part of the part of the venue’s elevation into a world-leading cultural destination.
Event Industry News
MAY 4, 2020
Gateshead Quays conference and exhibition centre will be a welcome addition to NewcastleGateshead in 2023; securing jobs, supporting our hotels, restaurants and bars and once again filling our region with delegates from across the world. An announcement on the hotel operator is expected to be made in the coming weeks and the new complex is set to open 2023.
PCMA Convene
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
The congress, set for 2023, will be a homecoming in many ways: Not only was the World Council for Psychotherapy founded in 1995 in Vienna, where the first World Congress for Psychotherapy was held in 1996, but the city is also the birthplace of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis as well as of the namesake university where the congress will be held.
SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 13, 2016
Karen Chupka, senior vice president CES and corporate business strategy, Consumer Technology Association (CTATM), owner and producer of CES, said, “We thank the Nevada Senate for approving the proposal to fund the expansion and modernization of the Las Vegas Convention Center, with an estimated completion date of 2023.
Event Industry News
APRIL 30, 2019
We need that big picture view that Digby can bring as we head for £100M turnover by 2023.”. Creative communications group DRPG have recently appointed Lord Digby Jones to their board as a Non-Exec Director. Lord Digby Jones is well-known for his outspoken and unwavering support of UK businesses. With his wealth of experience, he will help to support the company in its vision and growth plans in his advisory role to the DRPG Board.
All Seated
JANUARY 11, 2021
And that trend is only going to continue into 2023+.”. Technology has been on a steady incline over the past decade, but 2020 has really showed us how valuable it can be when times are tough.
Gallus Events
APRIL 4, 2017
That event is set to grow every year (it will be in Barcelona to at least 2023). When event professionals organise international events we bring visitors with us. Our visitors may just stay overnight in a local hotel or they may shop and tour the city. As an industry we point to the “value” that we add when we bring an event to a particular city.
EventSource
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Here’s How to Properly Store Your Dress Before the Big Day Dates to Avoid Hosting Your Wedding in 2021, 2022 & 2023 Willa and Z say “I Do” in a Stunning Backyard Wedding. If your wedding has been postponed due to COVID-19, you are likely going through your vendor contracts with a fine toothed comb. But there is something that you may not have thought of – the dress!
Event Industry News
JUNE 27, 2019
After an evening of networking over cocktails and hi-tech mini golf at Puttshack for the Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception on Tuesday evening, the show kicked off with NewcastleGateshead Convention Bureau hosting a press conference to announce the exciting new development due to open in 2023 – Gateshead Quays.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Following next year’s fair, organisers have agreed a new contract with Neptunus through to 2023. Neptunus has secured a new contract to continue to supply temporary structures to the Affordable Art Fair held each May on London’s Hampstead Heath. Neptunus has been providing the temporary infrastructure for the popular event since 2013. Elizabeth Dellert, UK fair director, said: “We are delighted to be working with Neptunus as tent contractor for the Affordable Art Fair on Hampstead Heath.
Bizzabo
OCTOBER 12, 2020
It’s even predicted that by 2023, the AR marketing revenue is going to hit $70-$75 billion per annum, so both our current events and the future of our industry will be impacted by AR technology (figures from vxchnge.com ).
Event Industry News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
Furthering its successes, Manchester Central also recently won the bid to host The British Society of Gastroenterology (BSG) Conference and Exhibition in 2023. Manchester Central has secured new deals with three leading national associations. Attracting more than 1,000 delegates from within the field of contact lenses, The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has chosen Manchester Central to host its bi-ennial International Clinical Conference in 2019.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 16, 2019
According to industry sources, Asia is the largest and fastest growing market for tyres globally and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 8.75% through to 2023. Tarsus, the global B2B media group, has announced that it has acquired the TyreXpo series of events from Singapore-based organiser, SingEx. The acquisition adds a complementary brand to the automotive events in the Tarsus portfolio and gives the group access to an adjacent market.
SmartMeetings
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Test flights are scheduled to begin in Southern California in 2017, and commercial departures are expected to be introduced in 2023. A prototype for a new jet that aims to transport passengers from New York City to London in 3 1/2 hours was unveiled in a hangar in Denver on Tuesday. Richard Branson , founder or Virgin Group, is collaborating with Boom, a Denver-based startup, to build a new generation of supersonic jets.
Event Industry News
JULY 25, 2019
Sutter explored tech currently being trialled, such as the hypersonic flight from Boeing and Aerion, set to take to the skies in 2023, that would allow delegates from across the Atlantic to attend events while enduring a fraction of the travel time. Tim Sutter, Cvent’s regional business development manager, made his predictions on the future of event technology while reflecting on past equipment and services during Confex North.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 3, 2019
There’s never been a more perfect time to leverage our sports venues for private events, as we have an unprecedented lineup of mega-events headed here in the next decade, creating a long-lasting buzz for their venues: 2020 MLB All-Star Game, 2022 Super Bowl, 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 World Olympics.
Event Industry News
NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Paul Bush OBE, VisitScotland’s Director of Events, said: “Scotland is the perfect stage for events and our reputation as a world-leader in event delivery has seen us secure and deliver some of the world’s biggest events, including The 2019 Solheim Cup and the inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in 2023. The signing of the MOU also comes at an exciting time as recruitment for key positions to oversee and deliver the 2023 Cycling World Championships will shortly commence.
Eventbase
DECEMBER 5, 2018
Personalized VR & AR While virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies are still in their infancy, (Gartner predicts these technologies won’t fully mature until 2023), they do have promising applications in the event space, especially as more and more attendees begin to carry smartphones with advanced AR capabilities. “If Netflix and Amazon can keep track of my preferences and offer me good recommendations, why can’t other companies?” It’s a reasonable question.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 16, 2018
Marriott will open a sixth Gaylord property in Chula Vista, California, in late 2022 or early 2023. During a wide-ranging discourse at a private dinner at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas for meetings journalists in Las Vegas—in conjunction with IMEX America 2018 —Steve Heitzner, Americas chief sales and marketing officer for Marriott International , made several key points. Marriott remains deeply committed to the meetings industry, which accounts for 43 percent of company revenues. “As
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