EventMB

MAY 27, 2022

The second edition of the Leveraging Intellectual Capital report was released this week by convention industry consulting firm, GainingEdge. This annual report ranks convention destinations on the number of intellectual leaders that are part of governing bodies of international associations.

Conference 147

Conference 2021 Government Consulting 147

Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Whittlebury Park luxury hotel, conference centre and golf course in Northamptonshire, experienced a robust growth in enquiries and bookings for corporate meetings and events in August and September this year, 95 per cent more than in May and June. Whittlebury Park now offers an enhanced variety of outdoor meetings and events options.

Corporate Events 52

Corporate Events Automotive Corporate Meetings 2022 52

Eventmobi

OCTOBER 10, 2023

According to the 2023 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report, 64% of associations believe members join to network with others in the field. A networking event is a gathering where people meet to build professional relationships. What is a Networking Event? What Are the Benefits of Holding a Networking Event?

2023 195

2023 Trade Shows Association Meetings Conference 195

Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Back in May, news reports of airport security lines stretching for what seemed like miles in hubs like Chicago and Atlanta sparked new conversations about what’s long been causing headaches for meeting planners: air travel. So we asked meeting planners: How can the air travel industry be improved? Delta, are you listening?). >>

Association Meetings 40

Association Meetings Travel Airlines Meetings 40

Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 31, 2023

Released last week (23 rd May 2023), the latest edition of the annual report tallies the number and location of international in-person association meetings held across the globe in 2022. Glasgow ranks 27 th in the world for number of international association meetings held (54) and Edinburgh ranks 30 th with 52.

Association Meetings 52

Association Meetings 2022 2023 Meetings 52

MeetingsNet

MAY 23, 2023

Based on several hundred planner responses, MPI’s latest industry outlook finds that rising prices have strained meeting budgets, and will likely continue to do so into 2024. Even meeting space—a line item that was ripe for negotiation before the pandemic—is far tougher to get at favorable cost. The full MPI report can be found here.

2024 59

2024 Food and Beverage 2023 Negotiating 59

Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

The week culminates at Bud Walton Arena with the Associate Celebration , a live-streamed public production affectionately referred to internally by the Walmart Event Solutions team as the “mini-Grammys” and the “Super Bowl of Walmart.”. Associates Meeting, and the legendary Associates Celebration to wrap up the week.

2022 98

2022 Retail Association Meetings Social Media 98

PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

Each year, meeting planners who are members of PCMA and an additional group of Convene meeting planner subscribers receive an extensive Meetings Market Survey, which requests proprietary information and budget projections for their organizations. More Meetings Market Survey. 1 Challenge Facing the Meetings Industry?

Marketing 40

Marketing Meetings Corporate Meetings Government 40

Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to planning a meeting or event, whenever possible we all want the top of everything. The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) released its Top Rankings for cities and countries around the globe. Along with the top rankings the ICCA is reporting some meetings industry positive update.

2005 40

2005 Association Meetings Meetings Event Planning 40

Prestige Events Magazine

MAY 22, 2023

The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) the global community and knowledge hub for the international association meetings industry, has appointed business events communications, content and advocacy specialists, Davies Tanner, as their global communications partner.

Consulting 52

Consulting Association Meetings Education Meetings 52

Event Industry News

MAY 9, 2018

The results of the “Meeting- & EventBarometer 2017/2018” reveal the importance of digitisation and internationalisation for the German meetings, conference and events sector. Attending meetings and conferences also plays an important role for the 2.2 Hybrid meetings flourish. to 405 million participants altogether.

Meetings 49

Meetings 2017 2018 2016 49

MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2019

Corporate and association meetings often leave a positive impact across a destination that goes beyond simple financial benefit. If a meeting host hopes to build a lasting legacy in a meeting destination, it can bring about a strong brand reputation across a city even if it doesn’t return for several years.

Government 99

Government Financial Consulting Association Meetings 99

Connect Your Meetings

JANUARY 7, 2019

Companies have more money for meetings, but planners have less funds to host the events. The new normal in events is incremental growth, says American Express Meetings & Events in its 2019 Global Meetings & Events Forecast. Meeting budgets are expected to increase by.8 But don’t be alarmed. Here Comes the But.

2019 83

2019 Sponsorships Hotels Association Meetings 83

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

For professional associations and meeting planners, membership does have its privileges. As 2017 gets underway, what are the top trends to watch out for if you’re in the meeting planning industry? For the meeting planning industry, smartphones provide an easy way to keep clients engaged and deliver content.

Trade Shows 79

Trade Shows 2017 Travel Hotels 79

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2017

Check out careercast.com’s 2017 most-stressful jobs list, on which you’ll find event coordinators occupy the fifth spot, right after police officers and before newspaper reporters. How well are meeting professionals compensated for this agita? Convene Salary Survey 2017. Ninety percent are female; 10 percent are male.

2017 75

2017 Education 2016 Corporate Meetings 75

PCMA Convene

MAY 31, 2017

Check out careercast.com’s 2017 most-stressful jobs list, on which you’ll find event coordinators occupy the fifth spot, right after police officers and before newspaper reporters. How well are meeting professionals compensated for this agita? Convene Salary Survey 2017. Ninety percent are female; 10 percent are male.

2017 74

2017 Education 2016 Corporate Meetings 74

MeetingsNet

JULY 1, 2016

What some of the smartest tech people I know say is trending when it comes to audiovisual and production for meetings and events. read more.

Meetings 75

Meetings Tech Association Meetings Events 75

PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Standups — or short meetings — can be a great tool for teams who are having to shift skills in order to meet the needs of digital event planning. If they have a live meeting planned in 2020, Colangelo said, they see that they must take it down — like a house, brick by brick. What is the plan: Hit pause? Punt to fall?

Sponsorships 123

Sponsorships Contracts Trade Shows Meeting Planning 123

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Conference centers are going cozy, creative, and high tech, according to IACC’s Meeting Room of the Future study. read more.

Meetings 40

Meetings Tech Conference Food and Beverage 40

MeetingsNet

JULY 12, 2016

Grass Shack Events and Media's Mike McAllen sits down with Eris Weaver, a graphic facilitator and trainer known for clarity, forthrightness, and humor. read more.

Meetings 40

Meetings Association Meetings Speakers Events 40

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 10, 2016

While a new report finds meeting risk management much improved over the past three years, these areas still need attention. read more.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management Management Meetings Corporate Meetings 40

Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

A reported $10.7 We’re thrilled to welcome meeting and event attendees back to the City by the Bay. San Francisco’s welcoming people, its unbeatable food scene, and its endless activity regularly lead to record-breaking meeting attendance. Now the city is benefitting from an AI boost.

Meetings 98

Meetings Food and Beverage Hotels Sustainability 98

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Only 34 percent of respondents (down from 43 percent in the 2016 survey and 50 percent in the 2015 survey) indicated that they will be holding meetings outside the United States in the future. percent in the 2016 survey.

Marketing 78

Marketing Meetings 2016 2007 78

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 24, 2016

How you can accommodate your attendees’ food allergies, sensitivities, and preferences with some proactive planning. read more.

Meetings 40

Meetings Food and Beverage Association Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2016

Grass Shack Events and Media's Mike McAllen sits down with Kim Rivielle, an activations agent, experience designer, and creative strategist who has spent the last decade leading, launching, and growing successful events around the world. read more.

Meetings 45

Meetings Events Association Meetings Event Design 45

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2016

The key to creating a successful annual meeting general session is paying attention to the four basic production phases. By Hal Schild, Senior Vice President, Creative Services, PCI. read more.

Meetings 109

Meetings Association Meetings 109

PCMA Convene

JUNE 28, 2016

Activities of a temporary nature — such as meetings and events — are to be registered with Chinese partner entities that agree to serve as sponsors. Is it IMA’s understanding that the new law requires every foreign-based association meeting held in China to find an official Chinese sponsor and register with police agencies?

Government 40

Government Education Sports Conference 40

Eventmobi

MARCH 6, 2024

Whether you need an all-in-one solution or a tool for specific event needs, you can use event software for any aspect of managing your next conference, trade show, association meeting, workshop, or fundraising event. Consider creating a short presentation with an overview of each provider to make your meeting run smoothly.

2024 195

2024 Event Management Management Trade Shows 195

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

A recent GBTA Foundation study finds that, while the technology exists to help meeting professionals throughout the site-sourcing process, just over half—57 percent—say they currently use meeting management technology to plan their events. read more.

Site Selections 40

Site Selections Technology Meetings Management 40

MeetingsNet

JULY 27, 2016

Why F&B consultant Tracy Stuckrath believes the meetings industry needs to expand its definition of inclusion to encompass those who have dietary restrictions. read more.

Consulting 40

Consulting Meetings Food and Beverage Association Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 13, 2016

Generate excitement without blowing your budget with these chef-tested meeting and event food and beverage trends. By Anne Thornley-Brown. read more.

Food and Beverage 40

Food and Beverage 2017 Meetings Association Meetings 40

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 6, 2016

As many predicted, the post-Brexit decline in the pound’s value relative to the dollar has resulted in a jump in London hotel inquiries from the U.S. read more.

Hotels 76

Hotels Site Selections Association Meetings Meetings 76

MeetingsNet

JULY 6, 2016

During a Blab chat, AV and production pros shared some of the things planners need to stop doing if they want to maximize their experience and their tech spend. read more.

Tech 72

Tech Association Meetings Meetings 72

MeetingsNet

JUNE 30, 2016

The importance—or lack thereof—of having a diverse speaker lineup was the topic of a pretty lively online conversation during a livestreamed session at the 2016 Professional Convention Management Association Education Conference. read more.

Speakers 66

Speakers 2016 Education Conference 66

Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Whether you’re planning a conference , association meeting, workshop, trade show, or anything in between, software for event registration is an essential tool for any event organizer. These platforms also enable event organizers to collect attendee information, process payments, promote sponsors, and more.

Events 195

Events Event Management Management Marketing 195

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2016

How staff, attendees, speakers, and vendors can make an association vulnerable to a cyber attack. read more.

Speakers 72

Speakers Risk Management Association Meetings Meetings 72

MeetingsNet

AUGUST 31, 2016

How one association struggled with whether or not to cancel its convention and expo when disaster struck. read more.

Medical Meetings 65

Medical Meetings Trade Shows Risk Management Association Meetings 65