SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process. Logistics management: From booking the venue to arranging travel and accommodation for attendees and speakers, experienced pharma event planners handle all the logistical details. This minimizes risk to your organization and brand.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. Lead times, creative thinking and wellbeing.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

Wyboston Lakes Resort has made an outstanding start to 2023 following a year of record results in 2022. The Resort already has contracted bookings for more than 50 per cent of its 2023 budget, and that is greater than it achieved in the whole of 2018. These are expected to grow strongly again in 2023.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2023

International Convention Centre Wales ( ICC Wales ) has secured a number of notable repeat business wins for 2023, as it establishes itself as the UK’s most exciting new events venue and brings a significant boost to the South Wales visitor economy. The Open University will also hold its Autumn 2023 Graduation Ceremony at the venue.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

How to prepare for 2023 contract negotiations Yes, we’re out of the pandemic shutdown, but it’s not back to “business as usual.” From workforce shortages to inflation worries, what should event planners be looking for when it comes to 2023 contracts? On the “high” side: Larger deposits up-front for hotel contracts.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Event Planner's Guide to Venue Sourcing and the RFP Process This guide examines a shift event professionals are experiencing in negotiation power with venues. We'll show you how to get the most out of strategy, opportunities, and tools available to strike the best deal with venues. Well, it seems that the party is over.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Short lead times and conversions will continue to be a theme for business meetings and events in 2023. Collaborative, innovative and creative thinking will become even more essential as it is critical that venues focus on the overall experience they are able to deliver for clients. Lead times, creative thinking and wellbeing.

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

So here is an article of the top event technology trends for 2023 you should be aware of. The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Event Technology via GIPHY The year 2023 will forever be etched in our memories as the pivotal moment when AI and chatbots such as ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing AI became water cooler talk.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Steve Hill, president and CEO of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said F1’s impact will make November 2023 Las Vegas’ “best November in history.” “The stops in Formula 1’s 2023 calendar, including Austin and Miami, out of Formula 1’s 23 stops this year. Las Vegas is one of three U.S.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

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. Following next year’s fair, organisers have agreed a new contract with Neptunus through to 2023. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The venue’s enquiry and booking levels continue to exceed expectations with the year-end forecast for 2023-24 looking even better with turnover expected to hit circa £16.5m. Together with the many multi-year and long-term contracts that we have on the books we are in a fantastic position for the future. “As

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Skiddle

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

It comes off the back of a challenging time for the industry, which has seen the closure of 5,736 hospitality venues over the past 12 months, 31% of nightclubs closing since lockdown, the loss of 35 independent late-night venues every week, the loss of two pubs a day in 2023 and the closure of 118 festivals since 2019.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2023

“Day-to-day operations will remain business-as-usual and Cvent will continue to operate as a separate and independent public company until the transaction closes, which is expected mid-year 2023, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions,” according to a statement from Reggie Aggarwal, Cvent CEO and founder.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 28, 2023

In advance: When setting up the contract, make sure it measures attrition on a cumulative basis versus per-night basis. Another contract solution is to ask for the option for the hotel to resell any unused rooms to lessen the attrition, if applicable. Set up the contract to allow for a post-meeting audit. Our quick save?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 30, 2023

View Webinar on Demand: The Professional’s Guide to 2024 Financial and Insurance Meetings Download Research: 2023 FICP Industry and Perception Study Moving Into 2024 Out of all the trends that have risen in 2023, our experts pointed to a few that will definitely be making their way into 2024. Did 2023 reignite the Golden Age of Travel?

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Socio Events

MARCH 27, 2023

Like an architect develops sketches and blueprints before contracting out the construction of their creation, an event planner needs to have the outline ready to go—and well ahead of time. Spread the word on social media A cornerstone of effective promotion in 2023, social media and event marketing cannot be without each other.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 25, 2023

Checking-IN , the LGBT+ hospitality network, is inviting nominations for its inaugural 50 LGBT+ Champions List , to be announced on 31 st May 2023. The list aims to shine a light on the amazing LGBT+ people and allies who are blazing a trail in the hospitality industry.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 12, 2023

With the full-on return of in-person events in 2023 a most welcome development—especially for associations who rely heavily on revenues from their annual meetings—one issue has gotten trickier for meeting hosts: event-cancellation insurance. Here, one underwriter provides insight.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 24, 2022

The iconic central London venue is inviting businesses to apply to become an accredited supplier. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025.

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 11, 2023

That’s the principle that guided Tourisme Montréal’s proactive sustainability strategy, one that helped it maintain its first place in North America on the 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index. One great place to start is with these incredible sustainable venues , sure to make your Montréal event shine.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2022

On 20th July, EMA collaborated with Hire Space on a panel exploring how we can maximise venue relationships to deliver exceptional event experiences in a post pandemic landscape. Our corporates expressed frustration at long response times from venues, with one of our corporates suggesting that this may be due to lighter teams on the ground.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

UNITAS Wholesale Trade Show, which recently extended its contract to five years, will take place this week on March 9 – 10. It plans to return in 2023. The event welcomed 43,000 visitors when it took place at the venue in November. The event will take place again in June this year and is set to return in 2023 and 2024.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

According to the 2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast from American Express Meetings & Events, more than two-thirds of responding planners expect their total number of meetings to return to 2019 levels by Q2 2023. Planning for duty of care towards attendees is another item that’s moved far up the list of planners’ duties. . •

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Eddie Hughes MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Mark Taylor, the chief executive of the government owned QEII Centre, have appointed Mark Riches and Lindsey Hoy as non-executive directors of the venue. .

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Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

That means you will know the most efficient way to source your meeting venue, what event software to use, how to properly budget for your event, and finally how to measure your total meeting spend and return. Here’s how to source a meeting venue that is perfect for your attendees, budget, and organization.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 23, 2022

The iconic central London venue is inviting suppliers to apply to become an accredited supplier. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year for a range of clients and is keen to ensure its suppliers and their services are equally inclusive and sustainable in practice. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2025.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Many of the most-read articles from the past year will remain relevant in the year to come, with information on contract clauses and planning stress to EU entry regulation changes and, yes, shoes. Gallery Slide description: Readers consistently dig into our venue news stories in large numbers. opening in late 2023. Gating level.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 31, 2022

With a fast turnaround, corporate planners are increasingly looking to work at venues where all event related services are managed and controlled in-house. Events are being contracted at absolute minimum guest numbers with up to 35% additional attendees being added after the initial contract is signed, sometimes just days from the event date.

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Event Industry News

MAY 24, 2021

The world’s leading producer of entertainment experiences is set to manage and operate the exciting new 3,500 capacity performance venue at Becketwell Derby, which will be forward funded and owned by Derby City Council. Work on the performance venue is set to commence in early 2022, with handover to the operator in 2024.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 16, 2020

It was deemed “better than nothing,” but if used, it was suggested that this option should accompany a clause in the contract that allows an in-person site inspection at a future date. Based on the in-person site inspection, that clause should allow meetings professionals the option to cancel the contract without penalty.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 3, 2023

This is keenly reflected, for example, in the addition of Butch Salads, a small independent caterer seeking to break through into London’s unique venue supplier lists. By Word of Mouth, Bubble, Clement Worrall, KERB, Moving Venue, Restaurant Associates and Zafferano. Contracts will run from March 2023 – March 2026.

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Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

Many things can go wrong leading up to the event — an entertainer could be ill and unable to perform, your caterer could have labor issues, or a natural disaster could affect your chosen venue. That’s where you’ll have digital images of documents like contracts with the catering company and the venue owner.

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ePly

MARCH 26, 2024

In fact, the independent educational resource World Scholarship Vault (WSV) named event planning as the third most stressful job in 2023. Select a Venue With a rough budget and time frame for your event in mind, you can begin to plan for the necessary logistics and infrastructure.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

The fundamentals are the same for both shows, but the venues and attendance are unique,” she said. “We The venue is actually two halls, so Bauer’s team created two completely different experiences. Right now, the contract is through 2025, but we’re already talking about continuing,” she said. Focused Learning.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 12, 2023

Pitting 10 budding contestants against each other, in a series of tasks to show off their unique creative flair, the winning designer will receive a design contract for a high-end cocktail bar and ultimately, their big break into the world of commercial interior design.

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Event Industry News

JULY 29, 2022

Our industry-leading incident management system will be used by a number of major events this year including the European Championships Munich 2022, T20 World Cup Australia 2022 and the Qatar 2022 World Cup, along with Royal Ascot, World Triathlon events, Leeds 2023 City of Culture, Principality Stadium and many more.

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