Event Industry News

JANUARY 17, 2024

New research conducted by Athena, the Art Deco events venue in Leicester, has revealed event planners’ top priorities for 2024. The results revealed the five key issues for planners this year will be a greater interest in independent venues, hybrid events, inclusivity, accessibility, and sustainability.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 8, 2024

Key 2024 Event Tech Trends Unveiled at Strata’s Insight Event Attendees at the Strata Insights event, at The Ned in London before Christmas, were treated to a preview of some of the most important tech trends which will shape the events industry in 2024 and beyond. Two examples were presented.

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Eventscase Blog

APRIL 4, 2024

As we delve into 2024, this whitepaper explores the transformative forces influencing event planning, execution, and experience. From technological advancements to sustainability initiatives and the progression of hybrid events, understanding these trends is essential to create memorable and impactful experiences.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 24, 2024

AGF (A Greener Future) reveals 27 events, venues and innovators from 12 countries as finalists in the International AGF Awards 2024. Awards are given across 9 important sustainability categories, including power, water, food and travel, and the top accolade of the International Greener Festival Award 2024.

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Unique Venues

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

5 Venue Trends Shaping the Year in 2024 1. Embracing augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies, venues can create immersive experiences, allowing remote attendees to partake in events as though they were physically present. Staying on trend will help your venue thrive in 2024 and beyond.

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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. Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe. It is what Marin would have wanted.

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Caterease

JANUARY 9, 2024

This year, we are seeing a significant shift towards sustainable practices and a new wave of innovative and creative catering experiences. Whatever your catering goals for 2024, read on to discover how to crush them with these exciting trends. In 2024, success will come down to strategy and marketing.

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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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Guidebook

APRIL 19, 2024

It is predicted that the event app market will keep on expanding in 2024 on its way to the expected $2,6 million growth in 2028. Implementing event app technology instead of printed materials is not only cheaper and more convenient but also introduces your brand as innovative and sustainable. And it will happen for a reason.

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Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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. Now, marketers are in the mix, too, taking over real estate on the promenade below the convention center where the meeting takes place. The key to sponsorship?

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SpotMe Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Cost-Effective, Sustainable Alternative Developing a dedicated medical conference app is often more budget-friendly than printing extensive programs, flyers, and other physical materials. It also reduces waste and is a way to run a more sustainable event. 131 reviews) Capterra Score: 4.4 (14 Cvent Reviews G2 Score: 4.3

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 15, 2024

Leading London conference and events venue The QEII Centre has scooped gold in the ‘Large Venue’ and ‘Sustainable Venue’ categories at the Eventex Awards 2024. I really liked the showcase on how to reduce food waste through the pantry which showed great results!”

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Event Industry News

MAY 7, 2024

Our Summer Event Guide is your go-to source for the hottest venues and top-notch suppliers guaranteed to make your events sizzle. Get ready to elevate your Summer events to new heights with the ultimate resource brought to you by Event Industry News.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 29, 2023

For meeting and events that take place at one of the collection’s hotels in March 2024, Exclusive Collection, through its partnership with event:decision, will sponsor formalised reporting and impacts of confirmed client events. It’s a certification that’s so important as event organisers look for venues that go beyond CSR.

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Expo Pass

JANUARY 3, 2024

The top 6 articles cover diverse topics from ChatGPT to sustainability and on-site badge printing. As a final HOORAH, we’ve compiled a short review of the Top 6 articles to help you review your wins and plan for 2024. Attend these stellar conferences in 2024. Improve sustainability for a better world.

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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. Her leadership is expected to strengthen the centre’s financial resilience and capacity for sustainable growth.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 10, 2023

{10-11} Carlton House Terrace, the home of The British Academy for humanities and social sciences, is taking bookings from April 2024 for its vibrant new event spaces, which are part of a £9.6 million refurbishment. The project is reducing our carbon footprint and uses environmentally conscious designs that will last well into the future.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 6, 2024

Incorporating wellness into events authentically, rather than as a mere marketing strategy, requires thoughtful planning and a genuine commitment to the health and well-being of participants. Collaborate with local suppliers for fresh, sustainably sourced ingredients. Also, check the calorie counts on mocktails and smoothies.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced its newest member is Co-op Live, the UK’s music-first, purpose-driven arena. Set to open in the spring of 2024, the venue intends to be one of the most sustainable and socially responsible in Europe.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

They offers experiences in over 110 countries with 5,500 properties, 10,000 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities and workspaces. Over one-third of respondents report increases of over 25%, and 80% of respondents expect further spending increases in 2024. Of that 80% group, 30% agree spending would again rise by over 25%.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Informa Markets is setting new industry standards for stand quality and sustainability with the launch of Better Stands, a programme aimed at encouraging exhibitors to build cost-effective, high-quality stands made from re-useable materials. Informa Markets has committed to being leaders for sustainable change in our industry.

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Attendease

APRIL 9, 2024

SaaS company HubSpot is known for its inbound marketing expertise, so they aptly chose “Inbound” as the theme for their annual conference. Set up a variety of cult favorite trucks and carts outside your office or event venue. Enforce a formal dress code and host the event at an upscale hotel or venue.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

2023 also saw Strata increase its focus on sustainability with the appointment of a Sustainability Officer and a six month programme to develop an implementation of comprehensive ESG strategy policies to minimise both ‘ours and our client’s environmental impact.’ Something we are very proud of.”

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 5, 2024

November 2023 set a new record with 31 confirmed events across UK venues, predominantly comprising meetings followed by larger conferences. Revenue Per Delegate: Revenue Per Delegate, encompassing venue hire charges, F&B, and other expenses like AV hire, reached £109.50 Short lead time persists as a challenge for the sector.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 24, 2023

Bookings and prospects for 2024 and 2025 are also very strong. Extensive refurbishment of our venues before and especially during the pandemic has paid off.” During 2022, the Wyboston Lakes Resort team also maintained their commitment to pioneering sustainability initiatives and to treating everyone fairly.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 20, 2023

The venue is reporting a 250% rise in converted enquiries and 24% growth in the average booking size across the stadia’s exclusive use events, compared with figures from this time last year. The festive season has always been a useful indicator of market confidence,” commented Nils Braude, Managing Director, Twickenham Stadium.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2023

Annual conference center gathering in Durham addressed staffing, sustainability and collaboration A nine-year average drop in the age of the meeting/hospitality professional since the start of the pandemic translates into a loss of nine years of collective knowledge. You can’t learn to drive in a parked car,” she said.

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Event Industry News

JULY 11, 2022

Paul Szomoru, Director of Business Events, NGI said: “The figures we have received are very encouraging for the steady recovery of the meetings and event sector, and are also testament to the resilience, collaboration and innovation of our team and each and every venue, ambassador and supplier across the region.

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Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

To remain competitive, hospitality professionals must stay on top of what’s happening with hotels, event venues, technology, and trends. Whether you’re looking to learn about the latest in hotel technology, security resources, design trends, catering techniques, or the luxury travel market, we’ve got you covered.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Topics also branched out to the WGA strikes, marketing on Roblox, streaming subscriptions, local news and sports, new partnerships and acquisitions, tech announcements (like Photoshop becoming available as a web app, and Mattel’s Pictionary game getting an AI upgrade), and platform transformations, à la Twitter becoming X.

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Event Marketer

MAY 17, 2023

More than 1,000 members of the event marketing community convened at Caesars Palace Las Vegas for the 21 st annual Experiential Marketing Summit, May 9-11. You have to give them something unique that you can’t get anywhere else.” And EMS did just that.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Palmer was soon apron-deep in projects in the area, applying his local-done-well aesthetic to hotels, opening Hotel Healdsburg (paired with his award-winning Dry Creek Kitchen), then sustainable h2hotel, and most recently Harmon Guest House. They are well-appointed, but not the most expensive in the market.

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Event Marketer

MARCH 15, 2024

Questions about sustainability in booth design often trigger two responses: We’ve been doing it for a while (aluminum structures, rentals, recycling carpet) and Clients don’t want to pay for it. The resulting recommendations on sustainable booth design are due later this year. At the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix (Jan.

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 8, 2024

Built in 1986, leading London events venue, The QEII Centre, was not originally constructed with sustainability in mind, but in recent years the team has been working diligently to rectify this. On a typical day we may have several thousand people in the venue, all of whom need to eat and drink.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 30, 2023

We explore how the City of London venue plans to harness the true power of events to champion the wider community. As a central London venue, we feel it is our responsibility to represent a wider group of people from all walks of life and leverage our own business opportunities to tackle a much deeper, and poignant, social issue.

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Deciding which events you’ll attend in 2024 ahead of time will make scheduling your year a lot easier. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the must-attend event planning events of 2024. Event Tech Live Vegas runs from May 1st to 2nd, 2024—London dates for 2024 TBD. IMEX America runs from October 7th to 10th, 2024.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 18, 2024

Sustainability specialists, Greengage Solutions announced the winners of their 2024 Sustainability Awards at its annual sustainability conference held at the QEII Centre on 11 January.

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