Velvet Chainsaw
MAY 21, 2018
Marriott, Hilton and IHG have announced reductions in group-booking commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent for their North American hotels, to take place over a period of time this year and next. Marriott’s has already begun for most intermediaries. A 30-percent cut in one’s business model is a tough pill to swallow for any company. It’s even tougher for those independent meeting companies that survive on commissions.
GEVME
MAY 21, 2018
One thing is for sure, you can’t spend a budget you don’t have; but what you can do is make as much use of it as possible. You won’t believe how incredibly flexible an event budget can be. Throughout our experience, we’ve seen quite a few strategies related to corporate event budget optimization. In this article, you’ll find six fundamental lessons we’ve learned.
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Conferences that Work
MAY 21, 2018
The Solution Room is rapidly becoming a popular meeting plenary. Invented at MPI’s 2011 European Meetings and Events Conference, the session fosters active meaningful connections between attendees, and provides peer support and solutions to the real professional challenges currently faced by participants. I’ve facilitated many Solution Room sessions, and it’s been consistently rated one of the most effective and appreciated formats I use.
Eventinterface
MAY 21, 2018
A corporate event is a unique opportunity for a brand to show appreciation to the present clients, and offer a friendly hand towards the new clients, partners, or even employees. The event itself is marked with unmatched sophistication. Whether it’s the fun activities one plan, formal brand introduction speech, or the ultimate food one offers to someone’s sophisticated palate, it all has to be done with a careful selection of the right caterer.
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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.
BizBash
MAY 21, 2018
There is a thin line between staying both on brand and on trend without losing sight of one or the.
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Caterease
MAY 21, 2018
Going green is trending everywhere these days. You can thank the Millennial generation for their influence when it comes to sustainability. People want to hear about, and they want to be a part of it. By using more and more sustainable practices in your catering business, you will appeal to a larger number of potential. The post How to Make Your Catering Business More Sustainable appeared first on Caterease.
Eventbrite UK
MAY 21, 2018
Download our guide to find out all you need to know about the social ringleaders who attend the most events, invite the most friends, and buy the tickets. The post Sell Out Your Event By Selling to the Social Ringleader appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
Celebrate London Tech Week with fellow event professionals and event technology companies at Event Tech Lab’s summer BBQ on Tuesaday 12th June. Last year the lab hosted over 1000 event professionals in Holborn to celebrate all things tech. This year – again with major sponsorship from ibtm world – the BBQ promises to be bigger and better. Event Tech Lab founder, James Morgan says ‘this is simply a free-flow informal get together for event professionals and technology companies who want to come t
Caterease
MAY 21, 2018
Defaulting a Client's Allergy on New Events Caterease Version: 16 Category: Account Manager Date: 05/21/2018. The post Defaulting a Client’s Allergy on New Events appeared first on Caterease.
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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
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
EventCity, the north’s largest fully flexible 28,000sq.m event space, located in the heart of Manchester’s TraffordCity , has announced it’ll host one of the UK’s largest indoor festive experiences this winter. The new contract with Geronimo will see the new-look festive attraction, Winter Funland, take residency at the venue for an entire month over Christmas*, with an estimated 90,000 families expected to visit what has been described as a ‘magical Christmas experience.’.
SmartMeetings
MAY 21, 2018
Right now, whether you are aware of it or not, your body is adjusting to meet the demands of the moment. That could mean shifting positions in your seat to get more comfortable while reading this article. Yet, most of the time we have no idea what our body is doing, or what micro messages it is communicating to us and others. What’s miraculous about us as human beings, however, is that we have the ability to catch and influence these movements.
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
The largest UK event supplier, Arena, expands its product portfolio with the acquisition of specialist cold room business, Ice House Rentals Ltd. Event supplier, Arena, has bought long-established providers of temporary cold rooms, Ice House Rentals Ltd. This latest acquisition will see the cold room specialist company be integrated into Arena’s current furniture and tableware business, Well Dressed Tables.
FoodStorm
MAY 21, 2018
At FoodStorm, we’re constantly on the lookout for new ways to enhance our catering software to provide an even better user experience. As part of our latest software upgrade, we’re pleased to announce the addition of a range of exciting new features that will help our customers to excel at what they do best. Take a look below to see what’s new. Improved company searching.
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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.
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
A group of professionals from across member organisational 1 , manufacturers and designers in the live entertainment industry had a very productive meeting in Brussels on 17 May on the issue of Stage Lighting with the European Commission. As a result, we have agreed to channel our work into seeking to draft a specific, technically based, exemption for lighting uses in the Stage and Entertainment Industries in the new proposed Eco Regulations planned for 2020.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MAY 21, 2018
Use pop-ups to show off your host city to your attendees. The idea of the pop-up is not new, but it allows consumers to get a taste of a new products and experiences. You can use the pop-up idea for your next event. With attendees increased desire to get a taste of the city they are in, pop-ups can serve deliver while still keeping them onsite and engaged with your event.
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
EWL Club, the educational networking club for UK event professionals will be bringing back their signature networking lunch in July 2018. The new events, in recognition of the early days of the club, aims to bring senior level event professionals and planners, business owners and c-suite executives for strategic discussions on topical issues in the events industry on a 6 weekly basis and will be called EWL Signature, with an aim to complement the existing Exchange programme which sees event prof
Plan Your Meetings
MAY 21, 2018
“Should I get a master’s degree or a certification?” It’s a question I’ve been asked a lot over the years. And my answer is usually an ironic, “Yes.” Asking, “Should I get a master’s degree or a certification?” is like asking, “Should I have an apple or should I have turkey and dressing with giblet gravy?”. (CC) GOTCREDIT. A certification and a degree are not equivalent.
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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!
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
Fast Forward 15, the award-winning mentoring programme founded by Fay Sharpe, has announced its new intake for the next 12-month mentorship scheme, following the largest number of applications received to date. The programme helps nurture female talent in the events and travel industries by developing individual’s competencies and broadening their skills.
SmartMeetings
MAY 21, 2018
Email—a great invention, though it occasionally can feel like the bane of an event professional’s existence as we try to meet deadlines and separate the must-reads from the deletes. With regular sign-ups for white papers, subscriptions for nuggets of key information and personal messages all combined in one inbox, it can feel overwhelming to open your mail app to tens of emails throughout the day.
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
Katie Allen from venuefinder concierge explains five key benefits to outsourcing your venue hunt. 1) It’s Free! There’s no cost for using a venue finding service. We receive our commission from the venue once we’ve secured a place that’s right for you and your meetings or events. Not only is the venuefinder concierge service free of charge to event planners, it’s also hassle-free, and frees you up to focus on those event management elements that will make your next event truly memorable.
SmartMeetings
MAY 21, 2018
Right now, whether you are aware of it or not, your body is adjusting to meet the demands of the moment. That could mean shifting positions in your seat to get more comfortable while reading this article. Yet, most of the time we have no idea what our body is doing, or what micro messages it is communicating to us and others. What’s miraculous about us as human beings, however, is that we have the ability to catch and influence these movements.
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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.
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
Jim King, AEG Events’ Executive Vice President (music), bangs the drum for British Summer Time Hyde Park (BST), accessibility, Attitude is Everything, All Points East, suppliers and much more. To your considerable credit, accessibility has been high up the BST priority list since 2013 and Attitude is Everything (AiE) has been a part of the festival planning throughout.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MAY 21, 2018
Banff and Lake Louise are the perfect destinations for groups — especially in spring and fall, the shoulder seasons when the weather is grand and the crowds are sparse. Getting to Banff is easy with a 1.5-hour trip by luxury coach or private transfer, and the views are impressive along the way. Banff and Lake Louise invite your group to awaken new possibilities in these iconic Canadian destinations.
All Seated
MAY 21, 2018
As a follow-up to the 3 Ways To Use Instagram Stories post , Liese Gardner is back to share with us a step by step approach for how to create and brand instagram highlight covers! . Instagram Stories and Highlights are the fastest growing feature on Instagram and provide a fresh way to reach and interact with your ideal client. . While Stories are real-time glimpses into your life or business day and last for 24 hours.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MAY 21, 2018
Known as the city’s new epicenter of dining, entertainment, and more, Avenida Houston is quickly becoming an integral part of meetings and conventions in the Greater Houston area. Named after Avenida de las Americas, the boulevard that fronts the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB), the 97,000-square-foot Avenida Houston is home to public art installations, two convention headquarter hotels, and Discovery Green, a 12-acre park.
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Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.
Event Industry News
MAY 21, 2018
As planning for this year’s Showman’s Show, held at Newbury Showground, from 17 th – 18 th October, gets well underway, organiser Lance Show & Publications Limited has announced a raft of sustainable initiatives that it is undertaking for the 2018 event. These include taking steps to reduce the Show’s own carbon footprint and promoting sustainability to the wider event industry.
Cvent: Event Marketing
MAY 21, 2018
You know that colleague at work who’s super crafty? What if they secretly had a competitive side? And the one who can’t bear to lose? Perhaps they can dial down the intensity and kick up the creativity every now and then. But you might not find out unless you experience one of the many team-building activities at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa.
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