Fri.Jan 13, 2023

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The Evolution of the Exhibition Industry

EventMB

Skift Take: UFI CEO Kai Hattendorf shares key trends impacting the exhibition industry and paints a picture of what trade shows will look like in the future. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Your Guide to Event Management Process: What is It and How Do You Do It?

Event Smart

The idea of learning something new and meeting new people is exhilarating, that’s why events are exciting and thrilling. Yet, the event management process can be a strenuous and enormous task. You have to look closely at the details to be sure that everything in the event goes according to plan. As event managers and […].

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PCMA Convening Leaders Takes Over Columbus, Ohio

EventMB

Skift Take: Over 3,300 meeting professionals descended upon Columbus, Ohio, this week for PCMA Convening Leaders injecting about $6 million into the economy. The pressure was on as these planners could bring hundreds of millions of dollars in future meetings business to the city. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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20 Essential Event Planning Tips for Beginners

QC Event School

Trying to plan your own wedding, a party for someone you know, etc.? Then you likely know by now that planning an event can be overwhelming and stressful. After all, it requires a lot of time and patience to ensure things go smoothly. But don’t feel overwhelmed! We’ve compiled 20 essential event planning tips for beginners that will make the whole process easier than ever!

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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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Sponsored Games from Duelbox are Coming to Live Sports

Event Industry News

Duelbox is an audience engagement platform that brings customizable, mass-participation digital games to live events! Participants join on their personal device by scanning a QR code, no apps or downloads needed. Duelbox has games like Live Trivia, Scavenger Hunt, Spin Wheel, and even a Race Game! Duelbox is great for team buildings, corporate events, trade […].

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Mike Dominguez: Hotel, F&B Prices Aren’t Going Down, and Other Predictions for 2023

Smart Meetings

As meeting professionals begin to plan events for 2023, Mike Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), joined Editorial Director JT Long for his annual Smart Chat Live! predictions conversation about the trends meeting profs need to prepare for in 2023. You can relive the insights on-demand here , but we grabbed some of the action items below in case you are in a hurry to send that next RFP.

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How Volunteers Can Move Your Event Closer to Your Sustainability Goals

PCMA Convene

‘Green Team’ members earn complimentary registration to the Greenbuild conference and expo. Recycling and composting programs that ask individuals to sort trash and recyclable and compostable material into labeled bins will, on average, yield only about a 75-percent success rate, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. And mistakes — including tossing trash or non-recyclable material into a recycling bin — can result in everything in the bin, recyclable or not, winding up in a landfill

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Meeting Profs Travel Report: FAA Falls Down, U.S. Air System Goes Boom

Smart Meetings

The shutting down of flights across the United States this week due to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system malfunction raised more questions than there were provided answers. The FAA said that a “corrupted file” created the shutdown which sent airlines all across the nation into a tailspin of cancellations and rebookings and a lot of waiting in airline terminals with no answers.

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Work Smart: Mental Health Checklist

SmartMeetings

Why prioritizing mental health should be at the top of your list. There’s no doubt about it; our work is stressful. We are under immense pressure to please our clients, maintain good relationships with our vendors and continue to foster collaboration with our colleagues. This balancing act leaves us overworked, overwhelmed and stressed out. It’s not just in our minds.

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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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Skyline appoints Peter Goepfrich as Chief Financial Officer

Event Industry News

Skyline Exhibits, a trade show exhibiting company, announced that Peter Goepfrich has joined the company as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Goepfrich will be responsible for creating and implementing all financial strategies for Skyline and will lead the finance, accounting, and technology teams. He brings more than 20 years of experience in strategic financial planning and […].

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TSE Featured Speakers Friday: Marti Winer & Kawania Wooten

Special Events

Here's what to expect at Catersource + The Special Event!

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The ACC Liverpool Group looks ahead to packed programme of events

Event Industry News

The ACC Liverpool Group is looking forward to another packed calendar of events at its waterfront venues. The organisation, which this year celebrates 15 years since opening, is set to attract tens of thousands of visitors to shows, conferences and exhibitions at the M&S Bank Arena, ACC Liverpool and Exhibition Centre Liverpool. And 2023 is […].

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20 Essential Event Planning Tips for Beginners

QC Event School

Trying to plan your own wedding, a party for someone you know, etc.? Then you likely know by now that planning an event can be overwhelming and stressful. After all, it requires a lot of time and patience to ensure things go smoothly. But don’t feel overwhelmed! We’ve compiled 20 essential event planning tips for beginners that will make the whole process easier than ever!

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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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FRY I.T, 2023 to bring the catering supplier trade show home to Peterborough

Event Industry News

The Peterborough-based independent fish and chip shop supplier, Friars Pride, has announced that its catering supplier trade exhibition, FRY I.T, will be returning to the East of England Arena and Events Centre for the first time since 2020, on March 5, 2023. The show’s previous edition at the venue saw 600 attendees looking to grow […].

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Magnet Wall Draws Git Merge Attendees to Networking Space

PCMA Convene

Git Merge participants built on each others’ messages on the magnet board, much like they build on each others’ source code. When the team at experiential marketing agency Agency EA partnered with internet hosting service GitHub to plan Git Merge, a two-day, in-person conference in mid-September, the focus was on delivering a strong education program.

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Event Tech Live Launchpad Competition to make Stateside Debut

Event Industry News

The Event Tech Live (ETL) Launchpad will make its stateside debut at ETL Vegas in April 2023 and alongside comes the globally acclaimed Launchpad Competition. The competition is open exclusively to Launchpad exhibitors and has been the trigger to countless success stories at ETL London (ETL Vegas sister event). To enter the competition, companies will […].

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Smart Moves in New Orleans, Atlanta and More

Smart Meetings

Hailey Claudio. Claudio is assistant director of rooms for The Windsor Court in New Orleans. Claudio joined the property in June 2021 as director of front office. Before moving to New Orleans, she worked with several Florida-based properties, including The Betsy Hotel in Miami, Miami Beach Edition and The Ritz-Carlton Beach Resort in Naples. Read More : New Orleans: Cultural Collaboration in The Big Easy.

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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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3 things you should consider for planning your next conference in 2023

SevenEvents

january 2023 is here and its time to start planning your next conference. but before we dive into the planning, there are a few things to consider. gone are the days of assuming every conference will be an in-person event as post pandemic life has highlighted the benefits of hybrid and virtual events. now more than ever, the technology to run a virtual conference platform uk is so sleek we need to consider what style of conference is going to be most beneficial. but before we go any further, we

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How Hotels Scrambled to Staff the Return of Events

Smart Meetings

All too often we attempt to glean some semblance of an explanation or understanding when confronted with an understaffed hotel or event venue and you have probably strategized about all the ways you would “fix” the situation if you were in charge. Smart Meetings dropped in on several industry professionals to see what methods and strategies they’ve implemented to adjust to the sudden return of travelers and deliver the service levels expected by attendees.

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Five Movements Driving Us Forward in 2023

Opus Agency

Forecasting Key Trends in Business, Marketing, and Events

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The Belfry Hotel & Resort signs Hoteliers’ Charter 

Prestige Events Magazine

As part of its commitment to recruiting and retaining the best up-and-coming and current hospitality talent, The Belfry Hotel & Resort , situated in the heart of the country in North Warwickshire, has signed up to the Hoteliers’ Charter. The Charter was launched in 2020 and exists to help raise the profile of the hospitality industry and advocate working in hotels as a rewarding long-term career choice.

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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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Top 13 Event Branding Strategies to Make Your Event a Success

Eventtia

When it comes to hosting a successful event, branding is one of the most important elements. Having effective branding strategies in place helps ensure that attendees have an enjoyable experience and remember your event afterward. From choosing the right visuals and colors to understanding your target audience, there are many aspects to consider when creating a memorable brand for your event.