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A Future Vision for Trade Shows

EventMB

Skift Take: Despite evidence that attendees today have different priorities, business events have largely returned to the same formats as before the Covid pandemic. As organizers look to adapt to a new reality, industry leaders share their thoughts on the trade shows of the future.

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vFairs: How hybrid workforces are becoming more efficient

Event Industry News

Muhammed Younas founded vFairs in 2014 after 12 years in a variety of roles at Bayt.com, ‘the Middle East’s #1 job site’. A remote-first company, none of the now 250 plus employees at vFairs work in a specific office, they’re at home or a location close-by of their choosing.

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Why Delegate Welfare Takes Top Priority in 2023

EventMB

Skift Take: Meetings and events now play a pivotal role in reconnecting teams within a supportive, nurturing environment. Every element of meeting design needs to be carefully considered with delegate welfare in mind. That's why selecting the right venue or partner is the first step to addressing attendees’ holistic wellness needs.

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We Scan Tickets ticketing solution, the best switch you’ll ever do

Event Industry News

We Scan Tickets is an online ticketing solution, allowing event attendees to purchase tickets on an organiser’s website using an embedded checkout. Paired with an advanced app guests can easily be scanned in at the event and processed within seconds.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Destination DC Focuses on Recovery

EventMB

Skift Take: Washington, D.C.’s destination marketing organization gets additional funding with an eye on post-Covid pandemic recovery.

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NYU Offers Incubation Hub for Hospitality Entrepreneurs

Smart Meetings

Big dreams require a big helping hand. Luckily for hospitality entrepreneurs attending New York University, there’s a lot to go around. Funded through gifts and sponsors like Atento Capital, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based investment firm, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality (HI HUB) aim to support business savvy entrepreneurs.

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Erin and Chris’ Celestial Garden Wedding at Casa Loma

EventSource

You’ll love this magical and whimsical wedding at Casa Loma ! Erin and Chris first met on a student association event at school, and after exchanging numbers, their love story began. For Christmas in 2019, the couple took a trip with Erin’s mom at New York City to celebrate their anniversary — and to Erin’s surprise, a proposal! Their special day took place at the fabulous Casa Loma and was inspired by Van Gogh’s The Starry Night , complete with celestial decor and vibes, all

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Unique Conference Venues: Your Complete Guide

Social Tables

Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. With some creative thinking and careful planning, you can find a space that will help your event stand out and make a lasting impression on your guests. Here are some tips to help you get started! Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests.

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How to Celebrate Pancake Day: 13 Event Ideas

Eventbrite UK

Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, is a firm favourite on calendars across the globe. It’s a special day when everyone has the perfect excuse to dust off their frying pan and get flipping.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Lincolnshire Showground

Event Industry News

Located just outside the historic city of Lincoln, the Lincolnshire Showground has become the areas premier venue for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and events of all sizes. Set in picturesque parkland, the impressive Showground offers an epic experience for any event large or small.

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albert schloss

SevenEvents

albert schloss based in the city centre of birmingham is known for its energetic atmosphere, good food, drinks and live music events. the menu features a range of european and german cuisine, including schnitzels, sausages and other traditional dishes. they are also very well known for the extensive selection of cocktails and beers. albert schloss is a great venue for hosting various events and functions. the venue has a spacious and lively atmosphere that is well-suited to hosting groups and sp

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Destinations International Launches Mexican Event Impact Calculator (EIC), Tool Surpasses 300 Destination Users

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. � Destinations International, the world's largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors burea.

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Taylor Connolly Answers Five Questions on Public Affairs

The Castle Group

Get to know Castle’s Senior Director, Taylor Connolly, as she shares her experience and passion for Public Affairs. 1. What led you to a career in Public Affairs? I’ve always had an interest in politics. Even when I was five or six, I was out holding signs in local elections with my mom and dad. When I started my career, it was at a PR agency.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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Fresh Daily Jobs for Event Professionals

Canadian Special Events

February 06, 2023 Campus Events Director (at McMaster Student’s Union) McMaster Students Union, Hamilton, ON Apply here Community Engagement, Event & Relationship Manager North House, Uxbridge, ON Apply here Conference Services Manager Vancouver Airport Marriott Hotel, Richmond, BC Apply here Director of Events Parlour, Ottawa, ON Apply here Director, Community Fundraising and Events (Eastern) Diabetes Canada, Toronto, ON Apply here Director, Conferences, and Events Bank of Canada, Ott

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How to make your event inclusive for the LGBTQIA community

Skiddle

Inclusivity? It’s not just a buzzword. Members of the LGBTQIA+ community have pioneered music and culture around the world. House and disco music, now industries that contribute to buzzing nightlife economies across the globe, owe their roots to people like Frankie Knuckles and Larry Levan. It’s not just limited to the USA, either. In 1982, Terry Higgins sadly became one of the first people to die of an AIDS-related illness in the U.K.

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Best Western powers small meetings with launch of Instant Book

Prestige Events Magazine

The experience of booking small meetings has been supercharged for 2023 with the introduction of Instant Book at Best Western Hotels & Resorts. The hotel group, which has over 250 properties in the UK, is the latest venue group to sign up to venuedirectory.com’s Instant Book platform. There are 167 properties with meeting facilities and planners can find out availability at a glance and book in a matter of minutes via bestwestern.co.uk.

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Visit Us at the Catersource Event!

Event Guru

This upcoming March, Catersource and The Special Event will be hosting an event in Orlando, Florida , and it is one that you won’t want to miss. Get ready for the show stopping event of all events! This conference will bring in the best of the best in the event planning industry. With over 200 total sessions, there are opportunities for every event planner to gain new knowledge and learn about the trends that have been occurring in the industry in recent months.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Integrating the online and in-room experience for member, shareholder and investor meetings. Part 2

Lumi Global

As the business world continues to become more digital, it's crucial for companies to find ways to bridge the gap between the online and in-person experience for member, shareholder, and investor meetings. This will allow all attendees to fully participate and remain engaged, no matter where they are located.

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Who's News for February 9, 2023

Special Events

Special Events business news

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The AGM votes that changed companies

Lumi Global

Canvassing shareholder votes at AGMs has long been one of the most important parts of the meeting. But with meetings now increasingly running in hybrid or virtual formats, having the right voting technology in place has never been more important to ensure votes are canvassed accurately and securely.

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The ultimate event run of show template and example

SpotMe Blog

Event run of show templates are perhaps the most important tool for event planners. Why? It’s no secret that event planning is one of the most stressful jobs in the world. And with the uncertainty of how an event will go on the day and all the last-minute changes, it’s no wonder! But imagine if you had an event run of show template. You could plan out every detail in a clear roadmap so that you and everyone involved knew exactly what, when, where, and how everything would happen.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Elevating the event experience: New Year, New Event Tech recap

Socio Events

Digital transformation has set a high bar in recent years, and attendees expect top-notch event production and interactive technology at events to justify their investment of both money and time. For event planners, this calls for incorporating the right event technologies in their in-person or hybrid event planning. We recently hosted “New Year, New Event Tech,” a virtual event aimed at showing event professionals how new product features from Webex Events (formerly Socio) can transform their e