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The White Hat – A Symbol of Ultimate Hospitality for Events

EventMB

Skift Take: Skift Meetings' research shows that authenticity is the new "it factor" for event destinations. How can planners ensure that they deliver this kind of deeper connection to the local culture? A spirit of welcoming hospitality is the key ingredient, and Calgary provides a model with its white hat traditions — making guests feel like part of the community from the moment they arrive to their last farewell.

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How to leverage your in-person events for content creation.

Expo Pass

In-person events are a great way to engage with guests, but they also serve as a fantastic source of content that can be repurposed in many ways. To make the most of your event, it’s vital to create a solid strategy to capture any potential content opportunities. Your brand can use this content in emails, social media, blog posts, and more. Aka: content marketing!

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Danielle and James’ Colourful and Lively Wedding at Steam Whistle’s Locomotive hall

EventSource

If you love fall colour palettes, modern elegance, and cozy urban vibes, then you will fall head over heels for Danielle and James’ romantic wedding at Steam Whistle Brewery ‘s Locomotive Hall ! You’ll definitely love the various shades of oranges that filled their venue with many creative and unique touches throughout the big day.

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THE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS BOOK AND PLANET SYSTEM® PRODUCT LAUNCH

Prestige Events Magazine

Established business authors Kevin and Sarah Duncan have combined forces to produce an essential book, The Sustainable Business Book. Sarah brings her expertise as a sustainability consultant to Kevin’s considerable experience in business strategy. At the heart of the book is the PLANET System®. PLANET stands for Panic, Learn, Agree, Navigate, Enact, Tell.

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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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Speed Networking: A New Kind of Professional Event

Social Tables

Much like speed dating, speed networking is a great way to meet potential new business partners, clients, and even employers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what speed networking is and why it’s useful for everyone from freelancers to corporations to social justice activists. We’ll also teach you how to plan a speed networking event that is both fun and productive for everyone involved.

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Speed Networking: A New Kind of Professional Event

Social Tables

Much like speed dating, speed networking is a great way to meet potential new business partners, clients, and even employers. In this guide, we’ll walk you through exactly what speed networking is and why it’s useful for everyone from freelancers to corporations to social justice activists. We’ll also teach you how to plan a speed networking event that is both fun and productive for everyone involved.

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A Dazzling Eventista

Special Events

A conversation with industry beacon and Opening General Session Speaker Marcy Blum

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EDPA University Affiliation Program Opens Doors for Students at EXHIBITORLIVE

Exhibitor Magazine

For nearly two decades, Exhibitor Group and the EDPA University Affiliation Program have provided an exhibit space for Bemidji State University and FI.

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Event Tech Live launches hosted buyer program using Grip’s MustMeet platform

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live (ETL) has partnered with Grip, the leading AI-powered event platform built for meetings and matchmaking, to deliver its first hosted buyer programme at its Las Vegas (April) andLondon (November) shows.

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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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'Best Practices in International Exposition Designs' Symposium to Bring World Expo Design Lessons to the Exhibition Community

Exhibitor Magazine

The Institute for the Study of International Expositions announces its upcoming two-day online event on the experiential design lessons of World Expos.

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“Did you know?” Episode 02: Get connected with Zapier!

Eventscase Blog

We have done a brief research and 90% of the requests from our clients and potential clients revolve around our integration possibilities with other platforms or software. Did you know that we can now cater to these integration requirements as an official Zapier partner? Zapier allows you to connect Eventscase with hundreds of other tools and that is not an exaggeration.

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How to Build an Association Crisis Communications Checklist

StraussCA

Let’s face it; no association wants to go into crisis communications mode. But ultimately most will face an internal or external issue requiring immediate attention. How an association fares during and post-crisis depends on how well-prepared it is to handle one. The key to successfully navigating through a crisis is having a crisis communications checklist in-house prior to any potential issues.

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California Outlook Forum Celebrated Free Spirits

Smart Meetings

How combining business and pleasure at a meeting creates a win-win Just because California boasts a $3.83 trillion economy—the largest of any state in the union and all but four countries—doesn’t mean we can’t have fun while getting business done. In fact, the state’s celebrated spirit of adventure—along with diverse geography for shipping, farming and outdoor activities—is part of the reason meeting there are so successful.

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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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Groups360 to Add New Group-Housing Tools

MeetingsNet

The meeting-technology company has announced a partnership with Destinations International, positioning it for a rollout of new services to the convention market. Meeting-technology company Groups360 has announced a partnership with Destinations International, a global trade association for convention and visitors bureaus, ahead of two product launches coming later this year.

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Making Learning Activities Impactful for Association Members

CadmiumCD

Career development and learning are two primary reasons that people join associations. Professional development and skill enhancement are vital for members to remain employable in a rapidly changing workforce environment. Associations have an opportunity to make a significant impact by helping members perform their jobs at a higher level and preparing them for the future.

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Emirates Old Trafford: An award-winning unique conference and events venue

Event Industry News

Emirates Old Trafford is an award-winning conference and events venue, encapsulating the very best in quality facilities, intelligent spaces and the finest traditions of modern cricket. With over 3,600m² of venue space, the venue has the capacity to host your perfect event.

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Green & Fortune highlights business as a force for good March celebrates independent operator’s impact on people and the community

Prestige Events Magazine

Green & Fortune’s ongoing focus on responsible business practices sees March as a headline month for the independent operator’s activities and outcomes. Founded in 2008 by John Nugent, Green & Fortune continues to champion its role and responsibilities and the positive impact the business can have on its people and the wider communities it reaches.

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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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BPA iCompli assists Enterprise Singapore in development of waste management guidelines and best practices for Singapore’s MICE and events industry

Event Industry News

BPA iCompli Sustainability, a division of global assurance provider BPA Worldwide, announced it served as technical writer to Singapore’s national standards and accreditation body, Enterprise Singapore, which created a set of Waste Management guidelines and best practices for Singapore’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) and events industry in the form of a Workshop Agreement […]

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Planning the Perfect Corporate Retreat

Unique Venues

Planning the Perfect Corporate Retreat A corporate retreat is a great way to get your team out of the office and into a collaborative environment. It allows employees to bond with one another, develop their skills, and create an atmosphere of creativity that can be hard to replicate in the workplace. Whether you are planning a retreat for your company or for an organization you are involved in, the key is to plan ahead and make sure everything goes smoothly.

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Visit Wales announces ‘Wales by Trails’

Event Industry News

Visit Wales has announced the destination’s strategy for its annual marketing theme, ‘Wales by Trails’.

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Informa Acquires Trade Show Rival Tarsus for $940 Million

EventMB

Skift Take: Informa, the world's largest trade show organizer, is acquiring Tarsus, a well-respected competitor. The move will add 160 events and media properties to Informa's portfolio. It will also strengthen its position in China as it prepares for a full return to in-person events in 2024.

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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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How to implement a global event request form template: everything you need to know

SpotMe Blog

You work for a huge enterprise. It hosts 1,000+ events in different countries every year. You have numerous business units all over the world. And every business unit has its own way of doing things, including its own event request form and approval process. We’ve seen it time and time again in our 20+ years of helping 12,000+ event builders from global life science, professional services, and technology companies to run engaging events: Having different event request forms and processes means i