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Andrew Harrison elected to IFES board at Athens World Summit

Event Industry News

The board of IFES welcomed Andrew Harrison, director of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), as its newest board member, following his election at the IFES AGM, held during the IFES World Summit, 26 th -28 th June, Athens. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest.

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Olympic Venues: Abandonment, Decay and Renewed Life

Smart Meetings

The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. Olympic Stadium, one of the pre-existing venues, has been rebuilt and will host the opening and closing ceremonies, along with athletics events and football games.

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New event space at Cambridge University officially opens

Event Industry News

Cambridge College is celebrating the arrival of its new event space right in the heart of the city, offering huge potential for organisers of conferences, meetings and dinners. This mirrors the open aspect of the ancient citadel located above the city of Athens. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events.

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Top Pick Summer Conference Venues

Unique Venues

These venue types may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you start planning your conference or event, but they should be! There are countless campuses all over the country that offer amazing event spaces throughout the year, and even more in the summer while school is out of session. The Adele H.

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Pizza Hut Soothes Gen Z Stress with a ‘Struggle Bus’ Mobile Tour

Event Marketer

Following the Final Four, from April 28-29, the Pizza Hut Struggle Bus offered college students in Athens, GA, a tasty study break during exam week. The post Pizza Hut Soothes Gen Z Stress with a ‘Struggle Bus’ Mobile Tour appeared first on Event Marketer. All aboard the #PizzaHutStruggleBus pic.twitter.com/jbUk06p5yS.

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CWT Meetings & Events research: London to remain top EMEA destination for corporate meetings and events in 2019

Event Industry News

CWT Meetings & Events, a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT), today unveiled its predictions for the top ten cities in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in M&E. Russia’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2018 is likely to have boosted the appeal of Moscow as a meetings and events destination.

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Interviews with Planners – Ruby Benoit

Eventinterface

Ruby Benoit is a veteran marketing, event planning, and project management professional with 17 years of experience with global brands in tourism, hospitality, sports, entertainment, fashion, and consumer packaged goods. Prior to launching Divergent Group, Ruby planned events ranging from 15 to over 10,000 attendees.