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Orlando Unveils Plans for New Sports and Entertainment District

EventMB

Skift Take: If you think all Orlando has to offer meeting groups are theme parks, think again. A new addition has been given final approval, an 8.5-acre downtown sports and entertainment district.

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Moving Your Meeting Amid Rising Reproductive Rights Concerns

PCMA Convene

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) held its 43rd Annual Pregnancy Meeting, Feb. 6-11, at Moscone West. In March, urologist Ashley Winter took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that she wouldn’t be attending the American Urological Association’s 2024 annual meeting, May 3 – 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. “My husband & I are trying for our 2nd child.

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DOT to U.S. Airlines: Make Flight Refunds Easier

MeetingsNet

New rules take some uncertainty out of the air-travel experience for on-the-road meeting professionals and their attendees. Here’s what’s new. Delayed and canceled flights, lost bags, wonky WiFi: You can’t police these travel hassles out of existence, but standards can be set for how airlines will deal with them when they happen. Right now, U.S. airlines set their own standards for what kind of flight problems warrant a refund, when and how refunds are issued, when baggage is considered lost, an

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Emerging Tech for Enhanced Engagement & Wayfinding at Events

Event Age by Swapcard

Event organizers are increasingly turning to advanced tech to make their events stand out from the crowd and attract returning exhibitors and attendees. Two emerging technologies in this mix? Blue dot technology and location-based messaging. These innovations are shaking up trade shows, offering on-the-fly navigation and tailored interactions that boost engagement and efficiency.

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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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How to Handle the 'Budget' Talk with Your Client

Special Events

Strategies to make the budget-talk process simple, straightforward, and stress-free

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EMS 2024 Day Two Recap

Event Marketer

The post EMS 2024 Day Two Recap appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Rockstar Energy presents Creamfields unveils £2 million investment towards site improvements

Event Industry News

Rockstar Energy Drink presents Creamfields returns to Daresbury in Cheshire this August Bank Holiday weekend, the festival which started as a one-day dance festival in 1998 has grown to become one of the world’s biggest electronic music festivals.

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Savvy Marketing Activation Tips From a 20,000-Person Virtual Edutainment Experience

Smart Meetings

The secret to planning a not-boring virtual event might be to pull a George Costanza. In an infamous Seinfeld episode, the character decides to do the opposite of what his gut tells him to see if his luck changes. Entrepreneur Jay Schwedelson, who started the wildly popular Guru Media Hub virtual conferences in 2021 to engage with marketers, thinks a similar approach can turn around digital events.

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Time and space with CloserStill Media

Event Industry News

Joining business exhibitions mainstay CloserStill Media in January 2021, from Ocean Media Group, and taking his tech acumen into events-world, was an ambition realised for head of digital & CRM, Rakim Asher. In this episode, Rakim discusses that career journey, exploring the ‘head of digital’ role, finding the right tech and scrapping old-school show guides.

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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 Rise of Alternative Diets: How to Cater to Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Others

Caterease

In the culinary world, the conversation has notably shifted from just taste and presentation to one imbued with dietary inclusivity and health consciousness. The rise of alternative diets signifies a cultural shift where personal health and ethical considerations determine what ends on our plates.

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EP Team announces new appointment – Steven Coultas – Event Operations Manager

Event Industry News

Here at EP HQ, we’re delighted to welcome Steven Coultas to the team. Steven joins us as Operations Manager for the business, bringing with him a wealth of knowledge and experience working in operations management roles, specialising in event and crowd safety.

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A Deep Dive into Internal Controls for Associations

StraussCA

In the complex world of association management, maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability is paramount. Associations must prioritize the implementation of robust internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure regulatory compliance, and uphold ethical standards. Let’s delve into the intricacies of internal controls, highlighting their significance, components, and best practices.

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UFI announces winners of 2024 Next Generation Leadership grant programme

Event Industry News

UFI, the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2024 Next Generation Leadership (NGL) grant. This year’s awardees were chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants by a distinguished panel of international judges chaired by UFI President Geoff Dickinson.

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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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WEC: The business value of mental fitness

MPI

Mental wellness and group dynamics have changed over the last few years. Career strategists and coaches Vimari Roman and Rachelle Stone address some of these developments ahead of their 2024 World Education Congress (WEC) session, “Building Mental Fitness: The Path to Team Success.

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Sell tickets to your events earlier in the sales cycle with PayPal Pay In 3

Skiddle

We’re gearing up for festival season once again. That’s come around quick, hasn’t it? As a festival promoter, you’ve probably already launched your event, unveiled your lineup, and are now focused on selling tickets with determination. Likewise, if, for example, you’re planning a one-day spectacular for food lovers or a white-knuckle attraction to run over the sunnier months, all the focus is on bringing in those all-important sales.

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WEC: Disparate generations seek common ground

MPI

In their 2024 World Education Congress (WEC) session, “The Battle Between Baby Boomers and Gen Z,” Michael Owen and Taylor Smith take us along on a journey of multigenerational awareness. In this Q&A, Smith provides some early insights on the subject and what participants can expect.

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How to generate new business leads

Management Events

Navigating the World of Lead Generation Generating new business leads is much like nurturing a garden for future harvest. In the competitive arena of today’s market, grasping the nuances of lead generation is essential. It’s about pinpointing where potential clients congregate and employing the right strategies to spark their interest. Through the power of networking and B2B interactions, companies can discover a plethora of opportunities to broaden their influence and solidify their

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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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A Love Letter to the MPI Community Reached through Volunteering

MPI

I began volunteering for MPI on my local chapter board in July 2014. Having returned to my home country Finland two years prior, joining the board helped quickly expanded my network across the industry.

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Connecting with influential c-level contacts

Management Events

The Art of Networking with Top Executives Forging relationships with high-level executives is a nuanced art that requires strategic planning and a keen understanding of corporate dynamics. At Management Events, we recognize the importance of building a robust network that includes key decision-makers. To connect with these influential individuals, it’s essential to approach them with a value-first mindset.

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Destination Toronto Announces Andrew Weir as President and CEO

Exhibitor Magazine

TORONTO - Destination Toronto today announced the appointment of Andrew Weir as President and CEO, effective May 1. Weir has been an integral member of.

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A Guide to the Perfect Event Email Marketing Campaign

Stova

It’s no secret that some marketers believe that email marketing has lost its effectiveness. They believe that inboxes are simply too full, and they can’t break through the noise. If you’ve heard the same, don’t fall victim. Email marketing is just as effective as it’s always been, offering an incredible ROI of $36 for every $1 spent.

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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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Lean into Virtual Experiences (with AI!) in a Leaner Streaming Landscape

Smart Meetings

Time for a confession. Between 2021 and 2022, I committed the error of typing the phrase “the future is hybrid” not once, but seven times and even titled an early 2023 story “ The Future is Hybrid-ish.” Mea culpa. That was back in the day when the streaming tech neighborhood of IMEX America sprawled across the middle of the show floor, and VCs were throwing money at companies with names like TeeVid, Eventory and ShoFlo.

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Facial Recognition at Airports vs. Facial Analysis at Events: What to Know

MeetingsNet

As Congress debates the use of facial identification for airport security, planners should know how that technology differs from the one that measures attendee engagement during sessions. On April 25, the U.S. Travel Association came out forcefully against an amendment to a bill before Congress that reauthorizes and funds the Federal Aviation Administration—an amendment that U.S.

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Literary Hotels to Inspire Ingenious Meetings

Smart Meetings

Calling all bookworms, poets, dreamers and creatives Writers and novelists have long found refuge in hotels: as a space to write, to find inspiration or simply to get away from the day-to-day and refresh the mind. The literary hotels you’ll find below are go-to’s for those who love literature and art in all its forms. Each space has seen iconic achievements from celebrated creatives, and they all offer space for events.

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EMS 2024 Kicks off with Interactive Workshops, Pickleball, Ex Awards and Festival Vibes

Event Marketer

The MGM Grand Las Vegas came alive with the sounds of lively networking, industry speak, music and laughter, as attendees took part in day one of the Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS) on April 24. The No. 1 conference for creators of the brand experience immersed a global audience of b-to-b and b-to-c marketers, trade show organizers, agency executives, meeting planners, event strategists and tech specialists in hands-on workshops, creative group work, panel sessions, booth exhibits and a fest

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Download 7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement

Download "7 Exceptional Event Email Templates for Driving Attendee Engagement" eBook and write winning event emails right away! Relying on decades of social science research and cutting edge behavioral data, SpotMe shows you their science-based methods for creating wildly successful event-marketing email campaigns for almost any situation. SpotMe is the event management platform for B2B marketers.