PCMA Convene

MARCH 27, 2024

For a sense of how the business events industry is — or isn’t — embracing sustainability, let’s take a look at three different surveys. Only 17 percent of 340 organizers, who plan corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of event, said they are featuring sustainability in their program content.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 29, 2020

GL events UK has agreed a five-year partnership with Royal Air Force Charitable Trust Enterprises (RAFCTE). The extended contract will see the overlay specialist continuing to deliver bespoke temporary infrastructure across Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT).

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Planning Pod

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Plus, the idea of creating delicious dishes, serving them to clients at events, and seeing your culinary vision come to life is undoubtedly exciting. From creating your own business plan to finding the right catering management tools, here’s a step-by-step guide to turn your vision into a reality as soon as January 2024.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 25, 2024

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 Like many associations, SMFM signs contracts with its host destinations years in advance. 6-11, at Moscone West.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Many of our clients have had to navigate unchartered waters as venue contracts (that were secured years ago) are now being questioned and challenged by members in states that have adopted discriminatory and women’s health laws that go against the mission and values of the association.

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Nunify

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Does the glitz and glamour of meticulously planned events excite you? If so, becoming an event planner could be your ideal career path. This guide is a resource for both aspiring event planners and seasoned professionals. It offers foundational advice on how to become an event planner and includes advanced tips.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Goodman’s 275 project managers, technical directors, engineers, digital producers and technical specialists manage complex events—a term he uses to describe considerations beyond size and price. Those who have produced events near the White House are probably already considering how to deal with Wi-Fi interruptions from passing motorcades.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE THE STATE OF EVENTS IN THE CITY?

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In January 2024, EP Team was appointed Traffic Management Consultant for Canary Wharf Management Group. The contract required EP Team to design and implement industry best practice Traffic Management plans for the popular light exhibition held in London’s Canary Wharf.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 5, 2024

percent) in 2024, compared to a strong 2023 that saw pent-up demand unleashed after the Covid pandemic. But from a narrower perspective—namely, looking at the hotels that accommodate the most business events—both demand growth and room-rate growth might well surpass those estimates. percent) and guest-room rate (3.0

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 26, 2024

Weighted risk tracking helps manage real contingency requirements We all plan events months in advance, years in advance, or maybe even, days in advance. Many event managers will create a line item for “contingencies” as a bulk number based on a percentage of the overall budget. This article appears in the March 2024 issue.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Hilton has announced plans to roll out a direct-booking tool for small, simple meetings in early 2024. Clients will be able to book meeting packages for up to 35 attendees, or reserve meeting and event spaces, with or without guest rooms.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

Problem clauses to consider fixing or downright excluding Sometimes, in an attempt to cover all of our bases by including every conceivable contract clause, we trap ourselves in the outfield with confusing and unenforceable language that leads only to lawsuits and court cases. Lowest Rate Every contract is a futures agreement.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 11, 2023

Plus strategies for managing increased business travel costs in 2024 Business travel and event cost are not increasing as steeply as they were in 2022, but they’re still going up, according to 2024 Business Travel Forecast , a new study by CWT and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). In 2022, air travel saw a 72.2%

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The north London Camden venue is proving that there is a steady growth of confidence in the industry with an increase in a wide variety of event contracts from 2022/23 – 2024. Head of events Rhiân Pressley said “we have definitely turned a corner and organisers are now reverting to longer lead times.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. EeLain’s appointment comes at a critical time as the QEII Centre navigates the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly evolving events industry.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 27, 2023

With Unite Here Local 737’s nearly 800 workers at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center threatening to strike since the end of 2022, a tentative contract agreement was reached on January 24 between the union and Sodexo, the foodservice provider at the facility. Vote ‘No’ to Disney’s contract proposal on February 2 and 3!”

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 1, 2024

It’s tough to imagine a meeting that might run more smoothly than the Event Services Professionals Association’s annual conference, the most recent edition of which took place in late January in Indianapolis. For 2024, the award went to DeShawn Fitzpatrick, CMP, senior client services manager for Visit Houston.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Convene Refer-a-Friend Program to offer up to $12,500 in cash payments for eligible referred business Convene , a global hospitality company that designs and manages premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces, today announced that it has launched its Refer-a-Friend program to incentivize individuals to refer new business to the company.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

“They continue to have productive meetings with the union and believe both parties are committed to negotiating a contract that is good for all. Read More : LA Hotel Strike Impacts Political Science Annual Meeting Forty thousand are currently working under an expired contract at 22 casino resorts divided among the three hotel brands.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 13, 2023

-Third best trading year since opening in 1986- World-renowned conference, events, meetings and exhibition centre, The QEII Centre , has announced a remarkable year of business stabilisation and recovery, resulting in the Centre’s third best trading performance since opening in 1986.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Location: Brighton – Moulsecoomb Salary: £24,285 to £27,131 per annum Contract Length: 12 months Fixed Term End Date: 02/01/2024 Closing Date: Friday 09 December 2022 Reference: CC5014-22-482. Working with the Event Managers, you will assist in the organisation of a range of student, academic, research and corporate events.

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Event Industry News

MARCH 8, 2022

Exhibition Centre Liverpool has confirmed a series of multi-year deals and events expanding – as confidence continues to return to the industry. 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. Comic Con Liverpool.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Meet with Momentum debuted in May 2021 to promote the distinction among Marriott CRN’s leading hotels and resorts, and each event is different. Multiple representatives on the panel advised planners to evaluate contracts more carefully than ever—don’t pre-assume anything as a given if it isn’t explicitly stated in the contract.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

It’s no secret that costs for just about every element of meetings and events shot up in 2023—and even the slowing inflation rate probably won’t be enough to head off further event-cost hikes in 2024. McKinnon also implored planners to “get the term ‘prevailing rates’ out of your contracts.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 13, 2021

GL events UK has been formally appointed by R&A Championships Limited and their Consultant Engineers, Fairhurst, to provide TV Tower Scaffold Services at The Open, in a four-year contract which runs from 2021 to 2024 inclusive.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Floor Coverings, Galore There’s no contracted carpet for these shows, so while some exhibitors choose to stand on the bare concrete floor, many use this opportunity to pad the booth experience with just the right rug. The post Ideas from Fashion Trade Shows: Five Exhibit Style Touches appeared first on Event Marketer.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 1, 2024

DMCs are an untapped resource for meeting profs A Destination Management Company (DMC) could be the secret ingredient for meeting professionals cooking up their next event. We can start early on and keep everybody on track,” says Paget Kirkland, president and owner of Kirkland Event and Destination Services in the Palm Beaches.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 13, 2023

Let’s face it, being on either side of the table in hotel-contract negotiations is tough these days. Without fail, at least one person in the room will share a story about someone they know who has gotten what they want in a hotel-contract negotiation. Here’s how one meeting professional does it. Be prepared for poignant questions.

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ePly

JANUARY 3, 2024

A Guide for Event Profs in the Age of Rising Costs Welcome to 2024, where contract negotiations continue to be a critical but dreaded aspect of event planning. In this day and age, negotiation skills are even more essential as event professionals strive to deliver memorable experiences while staying on budget.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 2, 2024

With a passion for revitalizing the ways companies build meetings and events into their overall business strategy, Stensgaard promises ShePlans Co. Q: How did you first get involved in the meetings and events industry? can help with rethinking event strategies? That is not why they’re going to our meetings or events.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We start with quick flashes of brilliance to inspire you, move on to the tools you need now and then dive into our feature stories.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We start with quick flashes of brilliance to inspire you, move on to the tools you need now and then dive into our feature stories.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2024

How did we know that a focus on contract tips, ways to use AI for events and a discussion about work-life balance with a seasoned and a new meetings prof were just what you needed to kick off 2024? We start with quick flashes of brilliance to inspire you, move on to the tools you need now and then dive into our feature stories.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With meeting season back in full swing, hotels are busy servicing corporate and association programs while their sales teams are sifting through the requests for proposals for business events set to happen in late 2023 and throughout 2024 and beyond. If you had a sense of urgency from the beginning, your RFP stayed active.” “But

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 26, 2023

Recent data finds that even more on-property jobs are unfilled now than at the start of 2023, affecting overall guest service but also event services and sales. It’s a baffling trend, and one that hotel guests and meeting planners alike must contend with: The percentage of U.S. Some large hotel companies are seeking to alleviate this issue.

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