Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Under the theme of ‘New Business, New Tech, New World’, IBTM World Barcelona will focus on quality one-to-one business meetings, inspiring educational content and rewarding networking opportunities to help attendees re-connect and thrive in the next chapter in meetings and events. BBVA France and Saudi Aramco.

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

I had a couple of conversations during IMEX (you can read Smart Meetings’ IMEX recap here ) where people were saying, ‘We’re sending out a lot of RFPs, 80 to 90% are coming back saying, “We don’t have space.”’”. The post 2022 Incentive Trends Explained appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 9, 2024

Off-site visits, cultural experiences and sustainability practices are continuing to be strong hospitality trends as we enter 2024. Smart Meetings conducted research on tropical locations that offer luxury, eco-friendly business practices and opportunities to authentically enjoy the destination. appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2022

Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta attributes the growth of business travel, as “bookings for company meetings strengthened each month of the quarter.” Both forms of travel recovering bodes well for meeting professionals who are eager to attend events before taking a few extra days alone. Rising Numbers All Around. from last year to $109.62.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

and China, and “other political flash points,” such as Brexit and the U.S. I expect the industry to improve again this year,” one respondent wrote, “as meetings become more innovative.”. “I I expect the industry to improve again this year,” one respondent wrote, “as meetings become more innovative.”. percent in the 2017 survey.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Sustainable. And the trend toward fostering wellness as well as productivity in meetings continues. So, experts say it is increasingly incumbent upon planners to parse the language used by chefs and catering staff at hotels and other meeting venues. Is the seafood sustainably caught? Farm to table. Are they cage-free?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2022

Harpa Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Center is a world-renowned meeting place for art, music, cultural and corporate events. of meeting space, state-of-the-art technology and titanic silhouette set against Faxafloi Bay draws enormous groups for good reason. Read More : Essential List: Unique Destinations for Spring Meetings.

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Canadian Special Events

JULY 7, 2022

Who knew then that this practice would lead to sustainability disruption worldwide. Or the fact that we are so dependent on China as a source of supply and demand. With pressures on consumer discretionary spending with ever-increasing sustainability concerns, more shoppers than ever before are looking to care, repair and re-wear.

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Event Industry News

JULY 2, 2020

B2B marketeers from China and Italy are most optimistic about a quick re-opening, while those from North America, the UK, and Russia expect a later restart. Key functions of face-to-face events, such as meeting new clients, showcasing products and general brand promotion have not been successfully delivered by their online counterparts.

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Bizzabo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals. A premier B2B event in the Baltic Sea Region for the meetings industry that will accelerate the interest in, and demand for, holding meetings, incentives, and conferences in the area. The Meetings Show.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 27, 2022

This is a reflection of the team’s ability to develop and deliver seamless meetings and medical communications throughout the pandemic, and its expanded service offering, which now also includes video production and the curation of e-learning portals.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 24, 2023

Exhibitors, industry professionals and other attendees will meet at the second annual SIAL America 2023 , organized by Emerald X at Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to showcase food and beverage categories that are key to retailers, wholesalers, food service companies and distributors. “We Importers and exporters from the U.S.,

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Prestige Events Magazine

APRIL 26, 2022

This is a reflection of the team’s ability to develop and deliver seamless meetings and medical communications throughout the pandemic, and its expanded service offering, which now also includes video production and the curation of e-learning portals.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 14, 2019

As Marketing Director at Easyfairs UK & Global, she ensures best practice and effective marketing strategies across its event portfolio, including shows run in the UK, France, Algeria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Singapore, China, and the US. Charlotte Hammerbeck, Director, Meetings Technology at GSK. Areas of interest. Brand Events.

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Maritz Global Events

MARCH 3, 2020

The issues between the United States and China and Brexit in Europe are prime examples. Carbon neutrality, sustainable design, and eco/green themes are becoming the new event fad. Sustainability means more significant, bolder actions by more events and organizations in our industry. Worth a GBP of 42.3 The tides are turning.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2019

Sustainability is here to stay. In fact, a 2018 article by the Stanford Innovation Social Review reported that more than 90 percent of CEOs state that sustainability is important to their company’s success. China, glass and steel will be the optimal reusable choice, she says, but also look for plates and cutlery made of oat bran.

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Master the Event

APRIL 1, 2022

On conferencealerts.com there were over 100 meetings, conferences and events scheduled in “Urban studies, architecture and related fields”. The events are worldwide, occurring in over 30 countries including Canada, Thailand, Italy, China, Germany, Mexico, the UK, and South Africa. It’s still tough out there for meeting planners.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

Sessions scheduled in eight countries including Australia, China, India, Japan and Indonesia. Business travel in Asia-Pacific continues to grow and PCMA is uniquely positioned to help the region’s meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibition industry meet demand.”. Xiamen, China. 2019 PCMA APAC Annual Conference.

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PCMA Convene

JULY 3, 2017

But if you look at the conflicts between China and Philippines around the South China Sea, they have been persistent for the last five years. If you look at the conflict between Japan and Philippines, they also have been persistent for the last five years, and likewise, China and Vietnam. It is reported a lot more in the U.S.

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Connect Your Meetings

MAY 30, 2019

Sustainability is here to stay. In fact, a 2018 article by the Stanford Innovation Social Review reported that more than 90 percent of CEOs state that sustainability is important to their company’s success. China, glass and steel will be the optimal reusable choice, she says, but also look for plates and cutlery made of oat bran.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Customers travelling to the UAE during Expo 2020 can simply visit their nearest VFS Global Visa Application Centre in the GCC, India, China, Russia, UK and Germany to plan their trip, leverage VFS Global’s services and reserve their Expo 2020 tickets.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 14, 2018

Both parties agreed to provide ongoing and sustainable platforms for productive exchange among tech businesses and identify new business opportunities and attract tech businesses to the Royal Docks from international markets. This includes over 30 technology-focused events, welcoming over 400,000 professionals in the sector.

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Prestige Events Magazine

AUGUST 10, 2022

Demand for business travel and meetings is back with a vengeance, of that there is absolutely no doubt,” said Patrick Andersen, CWT’s Chief Executive Officer. Meetings and Events. The cost-per-attendee for meetings and events in 2022 is expected to be around 25% higher than in 2019, and it’s forecast to rise a further 7% in 2023.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

And there will be growing use of cashless payments and livestreaming at meetings and events. What is one trend that meeting planners should be keeping an eye on in 2017 and beyond? The United States will continue to outperform the global exhibitions market. Airfares will be up 2.5 percent worldwide. EXHIBITIONS.

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The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

I like to meet business colleagues or friends a few times a week for lunch. Test the market before becoming a wedding planner to ensure there is a strong level of business available to you to generate a successful and sustainable wedding planning business. Otherwise, there is a danger of always eating lunch at my desk!

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Private dining at The Shelbourne is a decadent affair, with packages including five-course menus, luxury flatware, the finest Irish linens, Royal Doulton china designed by Vera Wang and floral arrangements created by the hotel’s in-house florist. Stephen’s Green, The Shelbourne is a landmark in the heart of Dublin city.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 28, 2017

These top-tier cities are meetings hotspots, with enough convention space and hotel rooms to accommodate thousands of attendees at any given time, plus the cultural amenities and intangible cachet to keep them around. Convene recently spoke with representatives from three such cities that recently have hosted renowned international meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

Popular destinations throughout the world have been busy adding new properties and attractions—from a spectacular entertainment venue in Montreal to a stunning convention center in San Jose, Costa Rica—that have enhanced their offerings to meeting groups and tourists. Related : Cvent Reveals Top Meeting Destinations for 2018.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 7, 2017

While some of Singapore’s appeal lies in its prime geographical position — at the crossroads of vast Asian markets like China, Indonesia, and India — it’s the nation’s investment in digital connectivity that differentiates it as an ideal destination for start-ups. In 2014, Singapore-based companies attracted an estimated $1.9

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 1, 2017

On the group side, we’re focused on helping meeting planners create special experiences with the “wow” factor their attendees want, all while ensuring their stays are friction-free. Overall I think the meetings and events industry is as strong as it’s ever been, and the value of face-to-face meetings has never been more apparent.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

It means you have options when it comes to your next corporate conference, business meeting, private cocktail party, or any other get-together that you have planned. The Rivers Club is a private business and sports club that expertly combines athletic facilities with first-class dining options and seven different meeting rooms.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

Department of Commerce’s International Buyer Program, partnering with baking industry organizations and publications in countries all over the world, and exhibiting at leading trade shows overseas such as IBA (Germany), Europan (France), MOBAC (Japan), Fipan (Brazil), and Bakery China. They want to be engaged.”. COOKING SCHOOL .

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 15, 2018

In Europe, countries in top demand by meeting planners are Spain, the United Kingdom and France. In Asia, it’s mainland China and its island city of Hong Kong, as well as Indonesia. In Asia, China tops the list, receiving 15 percent of the requests sent, followed by Hong Kong (13 percent), Indonesia (12.5 Spain Appeals to All.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

It serves as one of the starting points for the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) approach to sustainability at its annual unConference, with the planning team holding not only exhibitors but all suppliers to strict environmental standards. And every dollar ILFI spends on F&B flows back to the local community. “We

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

Planners can work with caterers to choose the most sustainable seafood. Read More : Sustainability, Regenerative Tourism and Getting Back to Business in Atlantic City. This is where the meeting professional’s due diligence comes in. Sustainably Farmed Picks. Aquaculture is booming. Part of the Solution.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 1, 2016

This year, 44 venues from the United States, Canada, Germany, France, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, China and India participated in the 142-question Green Venue Report survey, providing the most comprehensive collection of results yet on topics ranging from food waste to energy efficiency and sustainability.

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Eventsforce

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Within the conference centre there are two smaller meeting rooms. The Bridge 5 Mill Centre for Sustainable Living is a renovated silk mill that is home to meeting, conference and event spaces. Sustainability is at the heart of the centre. It has 15 meeting rooms, exhibition space and 117 bedrooms.

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