Thu.Aug 04, 2022

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Inflation Impacts Meetings in New Ways

EventMB

Skift Take: New research shows that meeting planning is impacted by inflation and rising costs in ways few anticipated. As a result, obstacles abound, from unfilled job openings to supply chain issues yet to be resolved. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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How to Execute Events on a Reduced Team

Endless Events

In April, we talked about a recession on the horizon. As the horizon approaches, Will and Nick find that many event professionals are running on fumes. Today, the discussion is all about executing events on a reduced team. . Teams are expected to do more with less as layoffs, downsizing, and budget cuts sweep across the economy. Whether people on your team are sick or no longer working with you, Nick and Will have several ideas on how to avoid downsizing and how to execute events on a reduced

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Headed South? Here’s Where to Meet

Smart Meetings

We’ve all heard of southern charm. The friendliness and welcoming nature that exists in the South doesn’t go unnoticed, especially by outsiders. Plan your next meeting in cities like Greensboro, Kansas City and Tulsa to experience while indulging in the antiquity that accompanies these historic cities. Here are the 10 best hotels to meet at when venturing below the Mason-Dixon line. . 1.

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Flight Plan

SmartMeetings

How to help your attendees navigate bumpy airline schedules. The chaos began in earnest in the spring. Just as masks came off in flight and Covid restrictions worldwide eased, flights began to cancel all over the country: evening flights, weekend flights, mid-day flights and not over weather but over something potentially even more ominous—staffing shortages.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Smart Moves in Rancho Mirage, Atlantic City and More

Smart Meetings

Lauren Bruggemans. Visit Greater Palm Springs in Rancho Mirage, California, appointed Bruggemans director of sustainability and community engagement. Over the last 17 years, she has garnered experience in hospitality, event, food and beverage, and business management. Bruggemans was most recently an adjunct faculty member in the Hospitality Management Program at California State University, San Bernardino.

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2CL and People’s Postcode Lottery to support NOEA Awards

Event Industry News

The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is delighted to announce two more sponsors of its Annual Awards, taking place 23 rd November 2022, in the beautiful surroundings of The Pumphouse, Bath. 2CL and the People’s Postcode Lottery will join See Tickets and Formula E in supporting the recognition of some of the leading events, companies, and people within the outdoor events community.

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Ready, set, gala: 9 gala planning fundamentals for event professionals

zkipster

It’s a pivotal time in many an event professional’s calendar, and it’s fast approaching again: gala season. And we predict that gala season 2022 will be unlike any other, with a packed post-pandemic schedule of events for the rest of the year. Behind every gala are the event professionals that make it happen. These often unseen and unsung heroes work tirelessly behind the scenes.

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Podcast: Scottish Event Campus: Net Zero by 2030

Event Industry News

A key part of the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) since January 2009, Dawn Lauder has been head of international conferences at the venue for nearly six years. In this episode, Dawn digs into her learnings from COP26, which was at the SEC in late 2021 making equally sought-after and stellar steps – not least $130tn towards net zero and climate risk disclosure for companies.

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Managing Tasks to Meet Association Needs

StraussCA

Ever find yourself over-booked because you promised to help more than one person forcing you to be in multiple places at once? I know I have, and it can be a very stressful situation. Ever find yourself in the same situation working on association tasks where you have multiple projects to complete with very tight deadlines? Again, I have been there, too.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Montgomery Group endorses ESSA Accredited as the future for benchmarking in the events industry

Event Industry News

Event Supplier and Services Association’s? (ESSA) is proud to announce that global exhibitions and shows organiser, Montgomery Group, has become the first organiser in the UK to publicly endorse ESSA Accredited as the future for health and safety benchmarking of services and suppliers to the events industry. With over a century of experience organising first-class exhibitions and shows such as FIT Show, Independent Hotel Show and IFE, the award-winning Montgomery Group has a market leading rep

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Improving College Student Engagement with Video Content

CadmiumCD

Modern students have chosen video as their preferred media of choice. Today, 82% of educators believe that videos boost student achievement levels, particularly within the bounds of higher education.

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Evolution Dome’s new wave battery power: A more sustainable structure solution

Event Industry News

Evolution Dome, the Cambridgeshire-based inflatable structures specialist, used its lockdown time and energies to develop a new wave battery solution for its installation and maintenance procedure. Designed and built to match the specific wants of its structures, Evolution Dome’s bespoke battery units can be charged either via solar power or by traditional generator, making them completely reliable in any conditions, with considerable energy saving either way.

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Newmarket Racecourse launches new DDR packages focused on employee wellbeing

Prestige Events Magazine

Newmarket Racecourse, part of The Jockey Club Venues Collection, has launched two new day delegates (DDR) packages in collaboration with Discover Newmarket, which champion the racecourses’ heritage and focus on employee wellbeing. The racecourse, which benefits from more than 30 meetings and events spaces, has launched its two new exclusive DDR packages The Early Riser and The National Stud which incorporate unique experiences for delegates which are only available at Newmarket.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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How Soon Do Groomsmen Need To Get Fitted?

Milestone Events Group

When planning a wedding, the happy couple aren’t the only ones who need properly fitted clothes. The wedding party, which may include bridesmaids and/or groomsmen, must also have their outfits selected, tailored, and ready to wear by the big day. Its very important to know how soon do groomsmen need to get fitted. Selecting clothes for your groomsmen will depend on the location and time of year – for instance, a summer wedding in California wine country might call for light-colored linen, while

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IACC’s Latest Meeting Room of the Future Barometer is a Mixed Bag of Positivity and Caution as Global Meeting Venue Recovery Continues

Prestige Events Magazine

IACC, the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has today released its latest Meeting Room of the Future report , which collates industry insights and data on the recovery of the global business events sector with IACC members experiences, opinions and concerns related to the industry. As widely predicted, issues such as rehiring and reskilling the venue workforce continue to cause venues to place limits on business before reaching usual ca

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IACC’s latest Meeting Room of the Future barometer is a mixed bag of positivity and caution as global meeting venue recovery continues

Event Industry News

IACC, the global association representing the top 1% of small to midsize conference and meeting venues, has today released its latest Meeting Room of the Future report , which collates industry insights and data on the recovery of the global business events sector with IACC members experiences, opinions and concerns related to the industry. As widely predicted, issues such as rehiring and reskilling the venue workforce continue to cause venues to place limits on business before reaching usual c

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Learn from these 11 mistakes to have a successful hybrid meeting!

webMOBI

Hybrid meetings are becoming increasingly popular as a way to combine the best of both worlds- the convenience of online meetings and the personal touch of a physical meeting. However, if you’re not careful, you can easily make common mistakes that can ruin your hybrid event experience for participants. In this article, we’ll discuss some […].

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Advisor at North Wales Tourism is appointed to support the Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sectors

Event Industry News

North Wales Tourism has appointed Yvonne Jackson as an advisor to support the challenges that Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sectors might face post-pandemic and beyond. This aims to build and maintain a prosperous and sustainable tourism industry in North Wales. Yvonne is Condor Hotels CEO and a ‘hands-on’ business consultant specialising in the Hotel and Leisure Industry.

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The comprehensive guide to event registration forms that work!

webMOBI

Event registration forms are an important part of any event. They can be used to collect information from attendees, as well as to sell tickets and register guests. When designed correctly, registration forms can make the registration process quick and easy for attendees. In this article, we will discuss the best practices for designing effective […].

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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and NOLA ChristmasFest Deliver Letters to Local Veterans

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS  Today, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and NOLA ChristmasFest hand-delivered dozens of letters written during Jolly i.

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Who's News for August 4, 2022

Special Events

Special Events business news

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Prescribing a Hub-and-Spoke Approach

PCMA Convene

Re-Think MS, a multi-hub, one-day medical conference organized by AIM Group International, was broadcast from a main studio to 13 sites across Italy. (Courtesy of AIM Group International). Thirteen is a lucky number in Italy — and for Milan-based conference organizer AIM Group International, which created Re-Think MS , a multi-hub, one-day CME event in 13 different cities in the country in early March.

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