EventMB
JANUARY 27, 2023
Skift Take: $2 billion is a high price to pay for extending the Seattle Convention Center. But this investment is not just about hosting more events, it's also about revitalizing the city's neglected downtown core.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 27, 2023
As an event professional, you understand the importance of connecting attendees at your exhibition. Matchmaking and networking tools are essential in ensuring the success of your event. However, with so many available options, choosing the right solution for your specific needs can be challenging.
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EventMB
JANUARY 27, 2023
Skift Take: Hundreds of workers employed by food services company Sodexo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando who were ready to strike have reached an agreement that includes a historic minimum wage increase from $13 to $18 an hour and a pension.
PCMA Convene
JANUARY 27, 2023
Having a Plan B in place will help organizers react quickly and effectively to unforeseen issues, like weather and flight cancellations. Last fall, two of our consulting clients were scheduled to have their annual conferences in Orlando. In late September, Hurricane Ian pummeled central Florida, triggering a significant number of flight cancellations.
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MeetingsNet
JANUARY 27, 2023
A sizable minimum-wage increase plus a $5.50-per-hour boost in pay for unionized employees could alter the hospitality-pay standards in the country’s second-largest meeting destination. With Unite Here Local 737’s nearly 800 workers at Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center threatening to strike since the end of 2022, a tentative contract agreement was reached on January 24 between the union and Sodexo, the foodservice provider at the facility.
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Smart Meetings
JANUARY 27, 2023
Kristen Babich Babich is events manager for The Gant Aspen in Colorado. Babich previously worked with Aspen Ski Company, which took her to restaurants such as Ajax Tavern, Limelight Aspen, Limelight Snowmass and Sam’s. She has also worked with Kenichi Aspen, Matsuhisa Aspen, Hotel Jerome and W Hotel Aspen. Read More : Colorado: Rocky Mountain High Alinio Azevedo Aspen Hospitality in Colorado named Azevedo CEO.
Endless Events
JANUARY 27, 2023
Ashley Lawson is a big name in the travel meetings and incentives industry. Recently featured on the SITE Global and IMEX Instagram accounts, she’s also been featured closer to home. In a recent Event Brew episode on event inspiration , Deanna named Ashley as someone she goes to for inspiration and to bounce ideas off. Eager to learn more about Ashley, we’ve decided to bring her on for today’s #EventIcon episode!
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 27, 2023
DOT Announces Investigation into Southwest Holiday Chaos The Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an investigation this Wednesday into Southwest Airlines’ chaotic holiday weekend in December 2022. “DOT is in the initial phase of a rigorous and comprehensive investigation into Southwest Airlines’ holiday debacle that stranded millions. DOT has made clear to Southwest that it must provide timely refunds and reimbursements and will hold Southwest accountable if it fails to do so.
Event Industry News
JANUARY 27, 2023
Telford International Centre (TIC) has been selected to be the venue for the 2023 Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Annual Conference, which, with over 500 attendees each day across the 16th and 17th May, is the largest animal welfare event in the UK.
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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
Caterease
JANUARY 27, 2023
Food presentation is an important part of any event, whether it’s an intimate dinner or a large corporate gathering. Not. The post How to Present Food Professionally appeared first on Caterease.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 27, 2023
Violence between the factions has led the U.S. Embassy in Mexico to issue a new travel warning for the area. Disputes between Uber drivers and taxi drivers are boiling over in Cancun, leading the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico to issue a new security alert this week for Quintana Roo, the state on the Caribbean coast of the Yucatan Peninsula that encompasses Cancun, Tulum, Playa del Carmen, and other popular resort destinations.
Skiddle
JANUARY 27, 2023
Welcome to Skiddle’s Promoter Update. This week, we’ll be taking a look at our Payment Plan builder and how you can use it to sell tickets for your event or festival. Elsewhere, we’ve got news on our London pop-up event, the NTIA’s Night Time Economy Summit, and our weekly blog spotlight feature. Selling tickets with our Payment Plan builder Would you like to sell more tickets to your event or festival?
Event Industry News
JANUARY 27, 2023
Exhibit 3Sixty, the leading exhibition builder and contractor, has teamed up once again with Lego to deliver the Lego stands at The Toyfair, Olympia London, 24-26 January, 2023. Lego’s main stand, located in a private room, covered 200m² of exhibition space and employed design and color cues from Lego.
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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.
Prestige Events Magazine
JANUARY 27, 2023
Session to educate the events sector on the implications of new legislation Ahead of the publication of the draft legislation for Martyn’s Law this spring, ICC Wales is offering a free online masterclass on 2 nd February 2023 which will explore the effects of the new law for event professionals. The session titled ‘Martyn’s Law – Safer Events for the UK’, which will be hosted by ICC Wales’ Sales Director, Danielle Bounds and Director of the Association of Event Venues (AEV), Rachel Parker, will
The Planner's Lounge
JANUARY 27, 2023
Welcome to our Friday Favorites! Every couple of weeks we share some of our favorite articles from around the web that we find interesting or will help you succeed in your wedding planning business. David’s Bridal Is Going After the Wedding Planning Market with New Platform {Forbes} Wedding Industry Looks to 2023 as a New Beginning after COVID-19 {ABC News} A Guide to 2023 Wedding Trends {Brides} Expert Wedding Planners Share How to Decorate a Wedding Without Flowers {Brides} Happy Friday!
Opus Agency
JANUARY 27, 2023
Todd Mortiz, VP, Technical Solutions, Shares its Potential with BizBash
Special Events
JANUARY 27, 2023
Meet the speakers at Catersource + The Special Event!
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