Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Whether you’re hosting a music festival or a business conference, event signage is an important element of the planning process and crucial to the event’s success. People need to be able to easily navigate the venue to ensure a positive attendee experience, repeat business and the maintenance of health and safety standards. Signage is also a great opportunity to promote your brand or to increase revenue from the event by offering advertising space to sponsors — for example, with band stage banne

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

With dozens of beautiful ships mirroring the best hotels in the world, readily accessing bucket list destinations in favorable cost structures and enhancing opportunities for strong relationship-building, more groups are turning to cruises to create memorable events. A Ship for Everybody. “We’ve come a long way in the cruise industry from small vessels with tiny portholes,” says Joyce Landry, co-founder and CEO of Landry & Kling Inc., a travel company specializing in incentive cruises

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

The venue is just one component of a successful conference, but it may be the most important. It determines the feel of your event, how many people you can invite, and what amenities you are able to give to your attendees. From menu options to connectivity, there are so many problems that can be prevented by taking your time and choosing the best fit.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Following a run of successful events and relocations in 2019, ExCeL London has announced significant investment in its technology infrastructure. This year, ExCeL will play host to over 400 events, welcoming four million visitors to a diverse range of world leading exhibitions, corporate events and association meetings. ExCeL has partnered with market leader, Ruckus Networks, to upgrade to the latest Wi-Fi standard (Wi-Fi 5), doubling the number of access points in each hall.

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EventUp

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

From sandy beaches to lush gardens, the state of California offers a variety of beautiful backdrops for your nuptials. With most of the state enjoying a Mediterranean climate, it’s a year-round option for those who want to celebrate in the sun. See what top destinations we found for wedding planners in the Golden State. Palace of Fine Arts (San Francisco).

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EventSource

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

When you think of the stereotypical wedding, you think of large banquet halls, dry chicken and generic taffeta – this might be why there has been a backlash against the ‘big’ wedding in favour of smaller affairs. With that being said, sometimes it just isn’t possible to shrink your guest list down to create an ‘intimate’ wedding. Luckily, there are easy ways to make your wedding feel personal and intimate even if you’re having a big wedding. 1.

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b2match

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Events are made for people, and people have expectations. Meeting those will result in higher engagement rates and greater satisfaction, driving the success of your event. Attendees expect to build and expand their network at events, providing business matchmaking is offering them what they want. Attendees, attendees, attendees In today’s consumer-driven and interconnected world, attendees are more than just tickets sold.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Yes, you heard it right! Hubilo’s dashboard now supports multiple language options. Which means? One app, Many Languages. While it has been acknowledged that English is a universal language and maximum software use the same, many people globally prefer their native languages. . With Hubilo’s new feature update in the existing event app, event planners & organizers can now manage the event content in multiple languages.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

View our video conference for an overview of PCMA’s Digital Event Strategist Course. Here’s where you can get answers to all our questions about the DES certification including: The ROI on a DES. What types of job responsibilities pursue a DES. How a DES can elevate your career and skill set. Come ready to learn how a DES certification can enhance your digital career.

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