Event Industry News

DECEMBER 11, 2019

It comes as no surprise that one of the key elements of organising any event is securing a space or venue. It may sound like simple work – finding a venue and exchanging contracts – but the devil is in the detail and more often than not, there’s a myriad of hidden factors that will impact the eventual price tag.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

IBTM today announced that it has signed a new three-year contract with Barcelona Convention Bureau and Fira de Barcelona that will see IBTM World take place in the city up to and including the 2022 edition. Barcelona is a superb host city for IBTM World, with Fira Gran Via providing the perfect venue space and facilities for our needs.

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Prestige Events Magazine

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The Convene Refer-a-Friend program for individuals follows the company’s updated Third-Party Agency Commission Policy program that was introduced earlier this year and its Broker Referral Program that has been in place since 2018. Convene has a global network of 39 venues in the U.S. To refer business to Convene, visit: [link]

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

Swapcard first entered the United Arab Emirates as the event app provider for Step Conference, the largest experiential tech festival in the Middle East, for its 2019 edition. Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. The show proved a success and confirmed the company’s decision to take Swapcard to the UAE. Conferences.

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Bizzabo

APRIL 23, 2021

The truth about hybrid in the near future is that it's likely your costs will go up—or even double, in the case of tech—and your revenue will shrink. As we mentioned earlier, true hybrid events require professional streaming quality and interaction between a live and virtual audience, which means that tech costs are going to increase. “AV

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Acting as an event venue opens restaurants to the revenue potential associated with event rental and catering services—revenue with higher profit margins than traditional food service. Public restaurant events Public events generate buzz in the community and help attract new customers to your event venue.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 14, 2020

No surprise, event tech will still be top of mind. Planners have an opportunity to make meetings management policies a priority. This period of disruption has now brought policies for meetings and events to the forefront,” said Rivera. Most said it will be a small, simple meeting or an internal meeting.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Having won the market contract in 2017, the events agency set about updating and re-theming the festivities to bring something new to Bournemouth residents and to attract crowds from further afield. Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Ltd and Innovative Hire. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 4, 2019

Date, venue and rates are critical and typically given priority in the earliest stages of the meeting planning cycle. Many hotel contracts mandate use of an in-house AV provider and contain clauses prohibiting use of other vendors or charge for the privilege of using the planner’s preferred vendor. Contracting Out vs. In-House.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2021

“Do you think masks/no masks, vaccines/non-vaxed will or should be an addendum on contracts with venues? Or is it location based, and a mutual understanding between venue and planner?” Do you think masks/no masks, vaccines/non-vaxxed will or should be an addendum on contracts with venues? was an early question.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2023

But with rapid advancements in technology and law that struggles to keep up, finding that balance can be tricky, especially as tech becomes cheaper and easier to access. The social contract of attending a B2B event is based on visibility. I put data privacy agreements in all my contracts,” shares Will. Nick agrees. The reason?

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Continue to focus on the ever-changing expectations of venues and event attendees, as they often fluctuate with the times. She explains, “You can have the best caterers, the most wonderful venue, amazing artists and magnificent décor, but unless a practical time plan is followed, the result won’t meet the expectations of the client.”

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Event Industry News

JULY 15, 2019

It is understandable, therefore, that event professionals around the world have revealed they want more transparency when it comes to WiFi services at venues. In a survey conducted by the HBAA, 80 per cent of hospitality and event professionals called for clearer standards on venues’ WiFi services and pricing. Event Tech.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Offering a choice about whether to participate in person or online allows people to make their own decisions about what works for their comfort level and company policy. Venues: A great deal of uncertainty about the right way to meet still exists. That reality puts a premium on clear communication with the venue partner.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 12, 2019

Venue booking platform, Hire Space, has announced the appointment of Maja Przybylowska as account manager. . Working on corporate accounts, Maja’s role will have an international element, sourcing worldwide venues and suppliers for clients in the EMEA and APAC regions. Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Contracts have included Bristol Fashion Week Festival (pictured), Annual Air Finance Exhibition, National Grid’s leadership conference, as well as numerous tours for the likes of Nuffield Health and J P Morgan. Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2019

Leading venue, Manchester Central, is pleased to announce that it has extended its partnership with technical event production specialist, Blitz, a GES company, to be its preferred, in-house partner for audio visual services. We look forward to creating many extraordinary and memorable experiences for both the venue and their clients.”.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Owen Sullivan, formerly Gordon Ramsay’s executive chef at Maze, the Maze Grills, and the Savoy Grill, has taken over the kitchen at luxury event and bespoke contract caterer, Noble House Events and Kitchen. The company has been delivering exquisite food, events and contract catering to high profile and industry leading companies ever since.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2019

Riverside London venue, Glaziers Hall, has appointed a new managing director to drive a new events and marketing strategy and oversee the management of all aspects of the business. Speaking after his appointment, Nicholas said: “I’m excited to be working with an amazing venue with a fantastic history. Event Tech. Brand Events.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 18, 2019

The creative technical production company, Universal Live, has been awarded an exclusive contract with the Park Regis hotel in Birmingham. Universal Live has 30 years of experience within the live events industry and over 15 years working in-house with event venues and hotels such as Leonardo Hotels, Hilton Double Tree and QHotels.

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Event Industry News

JULY 25, 2019

This year, as the contract enters its 10th year, organisers of the festival took the decision to upgrade audience seating throughout the festival, to offer greater comfort for spectators. This year’s UK event saw more than 600 award-winning writers, global policy-makers, pioneers, innovators, comedians and musicians take part.

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The Castle Group

MARCH 2, 2021

This will depend on several circumstances, such as the speed of the vaccine rollout, safety thresholds of hosting organizations and hosting venues, and local market conditions. Think tech. Vet your live venue. When sourcing an in-person meeting destination and venue, safety and security should be paramount.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 29, 2019

The International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham and its in-house caterer, Amadeus, are utilising cutting-edge AI technology to reduce food waste at the venue by a third. Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. tonnes of food – the equivalent of 40,800 meals! Areas of interest. Brand Events. Conferences.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Make sure they have sustainability management processes and systems in place certified to national or international standards Lead from the top – A top down approach is critical to champion sustainable business practices. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours.

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The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Partner/vendor relationships – From event venues and caterers to photographers, tent companies, and city permit offices, the art of planning involves coordinating with many different vendors and industry contacts. Tech savvy – In today’s digital age, technology is integral to event management.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

The change of date will allow event organisers to contract their suppliers more immediately and get their infrastructure in place at a time of year that’s better suited to their event planning. Accompanying the 100, will be only 45 event suppliers and venues for structured networking and pre-qualified meetings. Event Tech.

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SpotMe Blog

JUNE 13, 2023

If you are considering changing the pharmaceutical meeting planning company you work with, it is vital to consult your organization’s internal policies, recommendations, and lists of approved partners before consulting this list. Things like target audience, messaging, venue selection, and budget are all part of the planning process.

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Event Industry News

JULY 18, 2019

shared between event owners, agencies, hotels, venues, etc., Under GDPR, any exchange of significant volumes of personal data between two companies requires written contracts to be in place between them – if the companies are in different countries, an additional set of conditions may be needed before a transfer can proceed.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. When it comes to meeting safety standards, event planners need to consider consumer confidence as much as regulatory policy. What does all of this mean in practical terms?

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Having won a competitive tender for the contract back in 2014, EFS Europe were required to supply and install 2800m² of Temp-a-Path temporary footpath product this year, which was used to protect the parks natural grounds. .” Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Conferences.

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SmartMeetings

JUNE 30, 2020

Drowning in a sea of protocols and guidance documents released daily by government agencies, venues and organizations? The preview of best practices turned into a vigorous question-and-answer session covering everything from food and beverage to contracts, to roles and responsibilities. The hospitality industry is coming to the rescue.

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Hubilo Blog

APRIL 27, 2020

They should keep all this aside, obviously, keep on updating their contracts, reviewing revenue policies and so on but meanwhile start growing themselves and learn. Previously we were doing tools and carrying equipment to venues and now we just shifted that to virtual. But what should they actually do?

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 28, 2020

Joe Colangelo, CEO and cofounder of Arlington, Virginia–based Bear Analytics , a consulting and tech firm for associations and events, said that associations realize that they must pivot faster. Not all contracts can be canceled free and clear, and there are, of course, sunk costs associated with a canceled face-to-face event.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Primavera Sound and ticketing platform, DICE, have announced their exclusive contract to sell tickets for all the company’s events. Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. Areas of interest. Brand Events. Concerts & Tours. Conferences. Exhibitions. Sporting Events. Please fill out all required fields.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Exhibition sales teams are increasingly stretched, working ever-harder to win those elusive contracts from clients with shrinking budgets in ever-challenging markets. Event Tech. Yes, I agree with the privacy policy. They often work up to the line to fill those final few metres; making friends with the Ops teams as they go!

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Nunify

MAY 31, 2023

Google Bard can be integrated seamlessly into your event’s tech infrastructure, enabling attendees to ask questions and receive instantaneous responses. Attendees simply carry an RFID or NFC device, or have their QR code accessible within the event app , which can be scanned at various locations throughout the venue.

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Planning Pod

JULY 6, 2023

You’re looking for a new venue management platform. Perfect Venue and Planning Pod have come up as two potential options geared towards the events industry but it’s difficult to compare software when it’s not always apples-to-apples. One of our most frequent questions is what sets us apart from competitors, including Perfect Venue.

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