Going to Bat for Louisville
EventMB
MAY 19, 2023
Skift Take: Destination management organizations have fought for years to have a seat at the table, and now they are looking to help instill change in a variety of ways.
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Event Planner’s Guide To Sustainable Events
Event Smart
MAY 19, 2023
Let’s face it, as event planners we all can start thinking more about the environment and how we can reduce our impact on our planet. According to MeetGreen, a conference attendee generates an average of 1.89 kilograms (4.16 pounds) of daily waste.
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Project expands leadership team to unlock network power
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2023
Independent, employee-owned network of creative agencies, Project Worldwide, is expanding its leadership team through two key appointments to supercharge the unique platform.
Smart Moves in Florida, Wyoming and More
Smart Meetings
MAY 19, 2023
Gavin Bailey Bailey is senior travel industry sales manager for Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Puerto Rico. His start in the hospitality industry began more than 20 years ago with Air Jamaica, where he was a lead agent in reservations and irregular operations. He began working with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in 2009 at The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Rose Hall, Jamaica as travel sales industry coordinator.
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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.
Remote-Work Movement Changing Downtown Atmospheres
MeetingsNet
MAY 19, 2023
With office-occupancy rates below 60 percent in many cities, there are fewer dining, entertainment, and other service options than before Covid. Should planners add this factor to their site-selection research? For meetings that take place over a Monday or a Friday in a first- or second-tier city, planners might want to consider hosting an on-site evening event rather than scheduling a free night for attendees to roam around the host city.
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End of an Era: Oscar Mayer Rebrands the Wienermobile
Event Marketer
MAY 19, 2023
After 87 years tooling around as America’s favorite hot dog on wheels, the Wienermobile is no more—at least in title. Oscar Mayer announced May 17 that the vehicle has been renamed the Frankmobile to tout the brand’s 100-percent Beef Franks while debuting a new recipe. Let the nomenclature debate begin. Famously staffed by rigorously trained “Hotdoggers,” the Wienermobile has served as a masterclass in brand ambassador tactics, mobile tour strategies and playful stunts over the years.
Event Leaders Exchange appoints Aurore Braconnier as General Manager
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2023
Event Leaders Exchange (ELX), the most valued community for senior event professionals, is pleased to announce the appointment of Aurore Braconnier as its new General Manager.
IMEX Frankfurt preview: The science of kindness and inclusion
MPI
MAY 19, 2023
A chat with Janet Sperstad, CMP (MPI Wisconsin Chapter), faculty director, event management business solutions at Madison College, about her IMEX Frankfurt session “The human nature of kindness: Explore the hard science behind the soft skill,” a part of the event’s inclusivity-focused AVoice4All education.
British Airways partners with American Express presents BST Festival
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2023
British Airways announced as Official Partner for the iconic festival, bringing unique activations and experiences for festival-goers. American Express presents BST Festival returns to London for three weekends of live music from 23rdh June – 9th July.
How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video
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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
Welcome To Skiddle: The Dome, Liverpool
Skiddle
MAY 19, 2023
Returning to the action in what is without question one of the world’s most renowned cities for music, The Dome Grand Central, recently refurbished and reopened by a collective of local promoters, looks set to be the go-to destination in Liverpool for music fans in 2023. The grade 2 listed building is about as phenomenal as they come. Boasting a 1,500-capacity space and with stunning original features, the cavernous Victorian-era venue might as well have been purpose-built to harness the sound o
Take strides to promote wellbeing in aid of Hospitality Action this autumn
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2023
UK charity Hospitality Action invites the nation to put on their walking shoes this autumn and take part in Walk for Wellbeing, a nationwide movement to help promote health and wellbeing within the hospitality industry. Now in its 4th year, powered by UK hospitality talent partner mum in partnership with Caterer.
Five music charities offering support to those working in the events industry
Skiddle
MAY 19, 2023
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and we’re here to help events industry staff. We’ve compiled articles about anxiety and mental health , designed to help events industry professionals learn about mental health and find ways of accessing support should they need it. Working in our industry can be extremely rewarding. If you’ve ever put on a successful gig, club night or festival, you’ll know what we mean.
The mia reveals its big plans for The Meetings Show 2023
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2023
The Meetings Industry Association has unveiled its exciting plans for The Meetings Show as it prepares to have its largest stand at next month’s event.
B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know
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The Benefits of Social Media Check-ins for Restaurants: Boosting Visibility and Reputation
Caterease
MAY 19, 2023
Social media has transformed the way people share their food experiences with the world. With millions of people posting pictures. The post The Benefits of Social Media Check-ins for Restaurants: Boosting Visibility and Reputation appeared first on Caterease.
Cvent prioritises event accessibility with the completion of Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs)
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2023
Cvent, an industry leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, is helping to advance accessibility for the event industry by completing Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPAT®) for several of its event management solutions.
Friday Faves for Wedding & Event Planners 5/19/23
The Planner's Lounge
MAY 19, 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. Spring fever hits wedding industry as post-pandemic bookings surge {CCX Media} Lavish Indian Weddings Are Back and Bigger Than Ever {New York Times} Speak now: Inside the wedding industry’s move toward inclusivity {Marketing Brew} 5 Wedding Trends For 2024 That Will Convince You Not To Elope {Style
VA 361 Productions
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2023
VA 361 Productions is a premier full-service event production company that specializes in delivering extraordinary experiences. With a strong commitment to excellence, they have established themselves as industry leaders, providing top-notch audiovisual, lighting, sound, branding, 3d renders, design & construction of booths and stage design services.
Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition
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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!
isla releases temperature check: a first-of-its kind industry report exploring event sustainability impacts in the UK
Event Industry News
MAY 19, 2023
Events industry body isla today releases its first industry report. It combines insights from TRACE, its event carbon measurement platform, and wider membership community.
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