Wed.Jan 05, 2022

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CES Opens In-Person Despite Calls to Cancel

EventMB

CES is being held in person for the first time in two years, but the move is proving divisive. Critics have called for its cancelation while major exhibitors have pulled out — yet 40,000 to 60,000 visitors and over 2,200 exhibitors are voting yes with their feet. CES touts itself as “The Most Influential Tech […]. The post CES Opens In-Person Despite Calls to Cancel by Angela Tupper appeared first on [link].

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Seven Fun Activities for Bringing Teams Back Together Post-COVID

Best Corporate Events

As vaccination rates rise and COVID cases fall , live business events and meetings are coming back in a big way. The recent IMEX gathering in Las Vegas drew more than 3,300 meeting professionals for in-person education and networking, and Smart Meetings is reporting that urban venues are seeing the return of group business. Concerts are back. And according to AdWeek , while virtual and hybrid events are here to stay, “Few believe the limitless audience of a virtual event is worth the in-pe

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AFO CONFERENCE – “Getting Back To Our Best”

Event Industry News

After the success of last year’s virtual AFO Conference and with Covid 19 still raging through the country, AFO will present the annual Conference “virtually” on Saturday 5 February from 10am to 6pm. With this Conference to kick start our season, AFO members and others in the industry will get back to our best. Panels, speakers, showcase artists are being assembled to include discussions on artists, contracts, crowd control, insurance, accessibility, diversity, the ‘don’t do it’ list, festival s

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Noble House Partners with Way Tech, Drives Business Back to Locals

Smart Meetings

It really doesn’t get easier than candlelit slow yoga with your group. Unless, of course, you could book it in a few clicks through your hotel’s website. Noble House Hotels & Resorts , the luxury boutique hotel brand based in Seattle, has partnered with a new and growing Austin tech company, Way , that serves destinations and their communities. Way’s program puts local artists, small businesses and the regional experiences they provide on the property’s website, so hotel guests can book dire

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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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An essential guide to hosting online events

Event Industry News

Blockchain technology continues to revolutionize the events management and hospitality industry. . Organizers remain curious about blockchain as a tool to mitigate fraudulent ticket sales, to help organize attendees, and to assist with facilitating new payment options (like cryptocurrency) for various events. Many hope blockchain-based management platforms can play a large part in helping event managers prepare for situations where in-person events are again possible, all while maintaining high

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Calling All DMCs!

Special Events

Special Events is currently seeking submissions for its annual Top 25 DMCs list.

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The ultimate guide to QR codes for events

zkipster

Well, what a comeback! Hadn’t we all believed the era of the small, square-shaped, scannable barcodes would pass by as quickly as they first appeared? Well, not so fast…Empowered by the need to reduce physical touchpoints in our daily lives during the pandemic and the ubiquitous availability of smartphone cameras in our pockets, the little code became an unexpected star of these truly transformative times.

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sustainability and events: how can we do more?

SevenEvents

we recently attended the c&it sustainability forum, hosted at etc. venues in houndsditch. the day was full of insightful talks and 1-2-1 meetings with suppliers, which was incredibly valuable as we begin our journey towards producing more sustainable events. read about our key takeaways below: designing out. one of the strongest messages of the forum, was to design out as much carbon as possible within the planning phase of your event. some great and easy wins include: switching to a meat fr

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Exhibit Concepts Appoints Bradley Livesay as Leader for NEXT Lab

Exhibitor Magazine

Exhibit Concepts, Inc. is proud to announce the promotion of Bradley Livesay to Director of NEXT Lab. NEXT Lab is a dynamic and creative team dedicate.

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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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The Special Event Heads to Anaheim in 2022

Special Events

Catersource + The Special Event staffs are excited to provide you with the means to network, learn, and get excited by an industry once again on the upswing.

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U.S. Travel: CES 'A Model' for Conducting Professional Events in 2022

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON  U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the safe commencement of CES: brbr 'By stagi.

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ICC Wales appoints Amy Phillips as new Sales Manager

Prestige Events Magazine

International Convention Centre Wales (ICC Wales) has announced the appointment of Amy Phillips – the second Sales Manager to be recruited at the conference venue in the past two months. Building on the strong sales momentum since reopening, Amy’s role will be to develop sales with the corporate market, agencies and international associations, for the South Wales venue.

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Destinations International Announces Jane Cunningham as Director of European Engagement

Exhibitor Magazine

Washington, D.C., USA  Destinations International, the world's largest resource for official destination organizations and convention and visitors.

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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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Michels & Taylor hotel Management Group completes major renovations and rebranding

Prestige Events Magazine

Michels & Taylor hotel Management Group completes major renovations and rebranding of the DoubleTree Stoke-on-Trent formerly known as the Best Western Plus Moat House Hotel, followed by the DoubleTree Hilton London Elstree , formerly the Holiday Inn London Elstree, located near Warner Brothers Harry Potter Studio and near the North M25. The lockdown refurbishment project also includes the upgraded DoubleTree by Hilton St.

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Event Software Leaders MeetingPlay and Aventri Merge

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NORWALK, CT  Today, market leading event software companies MeetingPlay and Aventri announce that they have merged and received.

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Accreditation Management: An Ultimate Guide for Sports Events

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Curious about accreditation management in sports events? Here's everything you need to know.

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