Event Industry News

MAY 2, 2023

The Bristol area is set to significantly increase its capacity for large scale conferences, exhibitions and events following the announcement of three major developments in the city, with phased competitions between 2023 and 2026.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

We’re glad to announce that Friends House won the ‘Best Venue for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) award at the London Venue and Catering Awards 2023. The ceremony took place on Friday 24 November, with fellow London venues and caterers shortlisted.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Events and media consultant Julius Solaris shared at the Unforgettable Experience Design Summit that he was initially very enthusiastic about unconference format events. He thought conferences would eventually adopt unconference models. Venue room capacity charts don’t include these designs.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 25, 2023

The Bristol area is set to significantly increase its capacity for large scale conferences, exhibitions and events following the announcement of three major developments in the city, with phased competitions between 2023 and 2026.

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2023

Venue Search London and the London Christmas Party Show have just published the results of their recent survey of over 160 corporate event buyers, revealing the changing trends and plans for companies’ 2023 end-of year celebrations.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Revenue Per Delegate for meetings and events drops 21% as venues reduce rates in quiet summer season • September saw the highest number of confirmed events • Lead times shorten slightly • Delegate sizes drop to 36 in line with expectation during quiet summer season • DOWNLOAD REPORT FOR FREE HERE Q3 2023 experienced a typical summer dip in […] (..)

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Eastside Rooms has been sharing its views on what 2023 could look like for the wider meetings and events industry. For us at the Eastside Rooms 2023 could be defined as The Great Evolution. […].

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Over 260 AEV members gathered for a sell-out AEV conference last week, 17 November 2023, at the Queen Elizabeth II centre in anticipation of a programme full of information, tips and actions in readiness for what’s to come in the events industry and beyond.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2023

Melissa Sobo, Director of Sales, Nottingham Venues along with Sam Glenister-Batey, Head of Conferencing & Events at Leeds University have been appointed as board members for Academic Venue Solutions (AVS).

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All Seated

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Embracing the Cloud and Collaborative Platforms Revolutionizing Operations: In 2023, the hospitality industry has fully embraced cloud technology. Moreover, it equips venues and event planners with the capability to showcase venues and event spaces to clients.

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All Seated

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Embracing the Cloud and Collaborative Platforms Revolutionizing Operations: In 2023, the hospitality industry has fully embraced cloud technology. Moreover, it equips venues and event planners with the capability to showcase venues and event spaces to clients.

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Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2023

The Association of Association Executives (AAE) is partnering with Yarnfield Park, part of The Venues Collection to host its annual Associations UK Congress. The conference is the UK’s most attended conference for association leaders and will take place from 1st -2nd June 2023.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Telford International Centre (TIC) has been selected to be the venue for the 2023 Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Annual Conference, which, with over 500 attendees each day across the 16th and 17th May, is the largest animal welfare event in the UK.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly hotel has won a prestigious award at the annual conference of its management company, Aimbridge Hospitality, which represents more than 1,500 properties globally.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 13, 2023

The ACC Liverpool Group is looking forward to another packed calendar of events at its waterfront venues. The organisation, which this year celebrates 15 years since opening, is set to attract tens of thousands of visitors to shows, conferences and exhibitions at the M&S Bank Arena, ACC Liverpool and Exhibition Centre Liverpool.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 19, 2024

As Oracle Red Bull Racing embarks on its 20th season in Formula One as reigning Constructors’ Champions following a dominant year, it also has much to celebrate within its event business at the Red Bull Technology Campus.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 19, 2023

The Meetings Show’s 2023 Hosted Buyer Welcome Reception will be the first event held onboard Oceandiva London, the new state-of-the-art sustainable events vessel operated by the UK’s leading hospitality and events company, Smart Group.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

The Mermaid London has announced a £1 day delegate pledge throughout 2023 as part of a new partnership with homelessness charity, Streets of London, to boost funding for specialist support in aid of those living on the streets across the capital.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Cvent, a market-leading meetings, events and hospitality technology provider, has published the latest instalment of the Cvent Planner Sourcing Report: Europe Edition October 2023.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

After the annual general meeting (AGM) of the Association of Event Venues (AEV) held at Manchester Central on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, the AEV has revealed alterations to the board.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The Barbican has appointed two new team members to support growth across its Business Events team. The new starters’ arrival has coincided with the venue achieving AIM Gold Accreditation for the 9th year in a row.

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Canadian Special Events

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

We are throwing it back to one of the most incredible events we have ever seen. This conference, produced by e=mc² events in partnership with Energy Disruptors, took place way back in September 2022 and won Best Conference at the 2023 Canadian Event Awards.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2023

By Shaun Hinds, CEO of Manchester Central and Chair of industry bodies Association of Event Venues and the Event Industry Alliance.

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Event Industry News

JULY 26, 2023

In support of the former Mayor of Harrogate, Victoria Oldham’s charitable initiatives, Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) helped Yorkshire Air Ambulance fundraise at 21 events at the venue between November 2022 and March 2023.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 7, 2023

June 2023 saw the racecourse operate the Village Enclosure, situated in the centre of the racecourse, as a net-zero carbon emissions area at Royal Ascot. […]

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Social Tables

AUGUST 10, 2023

Event planning is a dynamic profession that requires a great deal of creativity, organization, and people skills. Event planners are responsible for organizing and coordinating events such as weddings, corporate events, conferences, and fundraisers. Social event planners. Corporate event planners.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 27, 2023

Exhibit 3Sixty, the leading exhibition builder and contractor, has teamed up once again with Lego to deliver the Lego stands at The Toyfair, Olympia London, 24-26 January, 2023. Lego’s main stand, located in a private room, covered 200m² of exhibition space and employed design and color cues from Lego.

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Canadian Special Events

APRIL 6, 2023

We are thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2023 Canadian Event Awards! The Canadian Event Awards honours and celebrates the best in over 50 categories, from event design and production to marketing and sponsorship. Toronto, ON, for The Royal 100th Anniversary Gala Event Strategy Partners (ESP) Inc.,

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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Event Guru

MAY 11, 2023

By staying up-to-date with industry trends, you can tap into unique ideas and approaches that cater to these evolving preferences, ultimately helping your organization foster stronger relationships with attendees and maximize the value of your events.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 15, 2024

Some can also track attendee movement inside a venue. These systems work by matching a pre-event registered attendee photograph, provided by the attendee, to the attendee’s face as they arrive at the event. If a match is found, the attendee is admitted without having to show proof of registration.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent. . Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1.

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SpotMe Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sending an event budget template to leadership can help justify expenses and show them what they’ll be getting for their money. When calculating event costs, remember to include venue rental fees, catering, speaker fees, and transportation costs. Including the event format you choose – virtual, hybrid, or in-person.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

With COVID-19 guidelines loosening up this year, it’s time to tighten up your 2023 marketing plan. If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers.

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Socio Events

DECEMBER 19, 2022

By event data, I’m not just talking about the number of registrations or day-of attendee counts, but deep, actionable data you can use to personalize event engagements, design content experiences, and truly prove sponsor ROI. Capturing pre-event data for event design. Download now.

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