Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. Building trust through accreditation Championing industry standards will be a key theme for 2024.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2024

A community of female leaders built on welcoming others emphasizes the power of belonging The announcement of the 2024 Smart Women in Meetings Award winners that went out Friday swelled the ranks of leaders honored to more than 1,000 strong. She loved everything about the business. Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. In addition to 94 event rooms, 101 breakout rooms, and nearly 550,000 sq.

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As we approach the new year, what are the learnings we will apply to improve the way we manage events during a time of uncertainty? Our team at Attendease got together to share our favorite resources for event professionals so you can learn the latest trends and ideas from industry experts. You can get the full guide here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

Lime Venue Portfolio is predicting the continuation of steady and consistent growth in quarter one of 2024, following analysis from across its 80+ portfolio. The data not only shows that the industry continues to grow from a strong performance in 2023, but also shows a number of ‘event types’ driving this growth, most notably ‘Roadshows’.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

A trifecta of event trends in 2024 shows promise in creating innovative, immersive, and inclusive events that drive engagement and align with evolving societal values. But embracing advanced event technologies isn’t just a passing fad – it is crucial in revolutionizing the event landscape. “As

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The good news for event marketers, however: Despite the year’s travel speed bumps and forecasts, many events and trade shows (CES 2024, included) are reporting they are back to pre-pandemic attendance levels. Bleisure’ is influencing how your event attendees are booking travel. percent increase in hotel rates.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 26, 2024

Visitor registration is now open for The Meetings Show 2024, the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community.

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Event Marketer

MAY 2, 2024

Events are impactful. Events are revenue-generating. Events are memorable. Indeed, events are everything , and it’s the mantra that guided the 2024 Experiential Marketing Summit in Las Vegas. Of course, this is EMS we’re talking about, so the compelling content was only part of the conference experience.

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Event Marketer

MAY 16, 2024

Eight years ago, we reimagined our long-running Dream Team program to focus on b-to-b event and trade show marketers in spaces that, at the time, we said were “home to a virtual revolution in new formats, fresh thinking and trends.” The post Meet the All-Stars: The 2024 B-to-B Dream Team appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2024

Make your summer meetings meaningful and memorable with these tips and trends Summer is approaching fast and meeting professionals want to stay up to date on every seasonal trend. With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2023

How emerging AI and other technology will boost event humanity by putting attendee needs at the center of conference design Attendees expect more from events today and emerging technology is helping to deliver on those demands. We need to build that technology into our events to give them flexibility.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection, an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree […] Julius Robinson, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, U.S.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

As 2024 fast approaches, we spoke to some of the business meetings and events industry’s leading figures to find out what they think the next 12 months will have in store for the sector. Building trust through accreditation Championing industry standards will be a key theme for 2024.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Amidst the chaos of holiday events, we’re reflecting on our favorite moments of 2023—the wins and the challenges that will become next year’s funny stories. If you’re smart, you’re also thinking about 2024. Whether long-standing or new, these trends will shape the event planning landscape of 2024 and beyond. Embrace AI.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Whether you’re organizing a large-scale conference or a smaller workshop, adding event gamification to the mix can elevate the participant experience and help organizers reach their goals. We’ll also look at examples of organizations that successfully used gamification as part of their event strategy.

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Event Marketer

APRIL 17, 2024

After a successful 2023, almost 80 percent of exhibitors plan to attend the same number of events or more in 2024, and most exhibitor budgets will increase or stay the same, according to the new Freeman 2024 Exhibitor Trends Report released this month. There’s a lead gen gap. Objectives have to come first.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 13, 2024

The Meetings Show 2024 has opened registration for its Hosted Buyer Programme and is inviting event planners from the UK and Europe to apply.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Brand engagement agency, XSEM has strengthened its team for 2024 with the appointment of a newly-created role of director of events. Caroline arrives at the Leeds headquartered business with vast experience in the hotel, events and conferencing industry, having spent time with both the NYS Group and Paramount Hotels.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

For over thirty years I’ve been making clients’ conferences significantly better, for about the cost of a conference coffee break. I make conferences better by dramatically increasing attendee satisfaction. I’d argue that hiring me is the most effective and cost-effective way to improve any event.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The Meetings Show, the UK’s leading event that brings together the world’s meetings and events community, is seeking submissions for its 2024 content programme.  Submissions are also welcomed from […]

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2024

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My 6-11, at Moscone West.

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Unique Venues

MAY 2, 2024

Chicagoland, The Windy City, Chi-Town, Bean Town…whatever you call it, we at Unique Venues think it’s one of the best Midwest locations for Chicago meeting venues. WhirlyBall Chicago is an entertainment mecca bringing together exhilarating games, a chef-driven menu, and customizable event offerings to suit everyone’s needs.

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Guidebook

APRIL 19, 2024

Planning and coordinating events isn’t a walk in the park. However, in an age where almost everything can be simplified with technology, an event app plays a crucial role in changing the landscape of event planning and management. Event apps have already revolutionized the way we see and handle events.

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Meeting Tomorrow

MARCH 28, 2024

According to Pinterest, 2024 will be filled with eclectic grandpas, kitschy kitchens, badminton, and…jellyfish? For 2024, Pinterest identified 23 breakout trends that touch on everything from beauty, lifestyle aesthetics, shopping, fitness, and food. So what does this mean for the events space?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Major brands are set to debut highly-anticipated hotels in the coming year 2024 brings a wave of highly anticipated hotel openings in some of hospitality’s biggest brands. Discover the most anticipated openings throughout 2024 at Marriott , Hilton and IHG Hotels & Resorts. flexible meeting space between two meeting rooms.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether at the NBA Crossover fan event at the convention center, or in pop-up spaces of their own, sponsors leaned into playful strategies that placed attendees at the center of the action. IRL player meet-and-greets and on-the-spot trivia sessions were in the mix, too.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Venues of Excellence (VOE) has hosted its 2024 Annual Conference at the award-winning Alton Towers Resort sponsored by Oyster Recruitment. The theme for the conference was titled ‘The Power of Discovery’ and was attended by 143 delegates and supported by 21 exhibitors.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 19, 2024

The Meetings Show has unveiled the 10 winners of Tomorrow’s Talent 2024, the initiative championing emerging talent within the meetings and events industry. The 10 winners of Tomorrow’s […]

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 25, 2024

The annual customer gathering and user conference for the largest event tech company on the planet, Cvent Connect, is moving to Henry B. We asked Rachel Andrews, senior director of meetings and events, what 3,500 anticipated attendees can expect in the new location and expanded agenda.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

No matter how long you’ve been in the events biz, the industry’s ever-evolving nature means there’s always fresh territory to explore. To help get the juices flowing for 2024, we analyzed 10 hot properties that offer prime sponsorship opportunities, and in some cases, new audiences worth tapping into. The key to sponsorship?

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

In our dynamic events industry, staying ahead of emerging trends is crucial for success. As we delve into 2024, this whitepaper explores the transformative forces influencing event planning, execution, and experience. Impact of Technology Technological advancements continue to revolutionise the events industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 16, 2024

Following our fantastic first full year as MeetBlackpool , it’s safe to say the entire team and our partners are both inspired and excited by what’s in store for 2024. As we step into 2024, we will continue to raise Blackpool’s profile as a premier destination for conferences, meetings, and events.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Meetings Show has started the search to find and celebrate emerging talent within the business meetings and events industry as it opens applications to its 2024 Tomorrow’s Talent programme.

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Velvet Chainsaw

AUGUST 27, 2020

The harsh reality of an elongated recovery for the live events industry has settled in, as we wrote about back in March when we crafted the Event Recovery Food Chain. Meeting and group travel, which is the last travel segment expected to return, plays a large part in hotel and destination travel recovery.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Is Your Event Tech Stack Optimized for Results? Questions you need to ask to build a strategic meeting operation [pull quote] “2024 is the year of doing more events that matter, more experience-driven events that drive more engagement and connections.” The result? More brand loyalty and more revenue.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 10, 2023

Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022.

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