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Event Tech Class of 2022 Celebrates at London Show

EventMB

Skift Take: Event tech is a sector in flux with an uncertain marketplace. Event Tech Live saw companies of all sizes lay out their sales pitches in hope of finding firm ground for growth. — Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Tis the Season to Save: Hosting Holiday Sales to Sell More Tickets to Your Events

TicketBud

By Rachel White. This holiday season, people are hungry for savings, and Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas and New Years offer timely opportunities for event planners to offer exclusive savings and drive ticket sales to any upcoming events. A recent survey , commissioned by Wildfire, found that 90% of people are more interested than ever in getting discounts, using coupons and earning rewards when shopping online; and that businesses that offer incentives are more attractive to customers.

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Convention Center Workers Prepare to Walk Off the Job in 5 U.S. Cities

EventMB

Skift Take: Sodexo convention center workers in five major meetings markets — Las Vegas, Orlando, Detroit, Sacramento, and New Orleans — are warning of possible strikes as early as December 1. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Cassandra and Peter’s Timeless Affair at Casa Loma

EventSource

Cassandra and Peter did what many couples wish they could do — they got married at a gorgeous castle. Working with the brilliant Linda the Event Planner , their wedding at Casa Loma was the perfect combination of elegance and romance. It truly looked like it came straight out of a fairytale! From the beautiful blooms to the chic colour palette, everything about their special day is Pin-worthy.

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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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Gordon Ramsey Wants Food To Be the Conversation Starter at New Vegas Joint

EventMB

Skift Take: Ramsay’s Kitchen at Harrah’s is the latest outlet for the celebrity chef’s creations in Las Vegas. With plenty of options for groups all around the city, how can this eatery steal the show? — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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How Top Meeting Profs Give Thanks

Smart Meetings

This is the season for counting our blessings and giving thanks. The hospitality industry has so much to be grateful for as we return to doing what we love, working with partners to welcome guests and create memorable experiences. Smart Meetings reached out to our esteemed editorial advisory board to ask what they are grateful for during this transition year and how they demonstrate it personally and professionally.

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Get a Sneak Peek of Installations and Activations Coming to the 2022 SCOPE Art Show

Event Marketer

SCOPE Art Show marked its 20 th anniversary during Miami Art Week last year, but for organizers of the international art fair, 2022 is when the real celebration will go down. From the installations to the panels to the sponsor activations to the fusion of art with music, fashion and film, SCOPE is slated to be an affair to remember, particularly as post-pandemic audiences become more comfortable attending live events.

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Elevating Holiday Cheer Through Culinary Creativity  

Smart Meetings

Adding a dash of cinnamon to a seasonal dish can pique attendee taste buds tied to memories of holiday traditions to elevate any dining experience. The olfactory senses tantalized during holiday meals are powerful bonding forces that can help event organizers creating lasting networks. Who better to break down amazing holiday cooking strategies than the folks in the massive kitchens whipping up holiday cheer for your big event?

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Venues of Excellence further invests in its quality strategy

Event Industry News

For over 30 years, Venues of Excellence (VOE), previously Conference Centres of Excellence has operated as a leading UK sales and marketing consortium specifically focused on the conference and events market. The VOE key differentiator has always been its “promise of excellence” to customers, backed up by the bespoke quality criteria and audit which ensured each member was reviewed and approved on their ‘ quality and service’ as part of the membership onboarding and throughout a venues membersh

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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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TWT: Convention Center Labor Disputes, Holiday Travel Stats

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note: This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Food Service Workers Announce Strike Votes at U.S. Convention Centers. UNITE HERE, the hospitality workers union representing Sodexo Live! food service workers in five major meetings markets, has announced the possibility of strike votes over wages and working conditions.

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Montgomery joins Skyline as SVP of Client Services

Event Industry News

Skyline Exhibits, a trade show exhibiting company, announced today that industry veteran Mike Montgomery has joined the Skyline leadership team as the Senior Vice President of Client Services. In this newly created role, Montgomery will strengthen Skyline’s relationships with clients, support customer growth, and elevate Skyline’s position as the leading provider of custom modular exhibits.

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7 Strategies for Sourcing Spectacular Event Speakers

ePly

As event managers, we know about the ebb and flow of event registration. We get those early birds who call dibs on the event before we begin marketing. We get the under-the-wire registrations of all those who register before a discount ends. And we have those itinerary hunters who wait to hear who is speaking before they secure their seats. Securing the Best Speaker for Your Audience The line-up of speakers can make or break your event.

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Elevate Mentoring Programme launches its Seventh Annual Registration

Event Industry News

Elevate, the pioneering and free mentorship programme that has supported and inspired over 1,200 people within the events industry since its inception, has launched its seventh-season intake for new mentees and mentors. Registrations will remain open until mid-January and the programme starts at the beginning of February. The programme – launched in 2017 by Melissa Noakes, head of sponsorship and events at Santander UK, and Max Fellows, founder of events business consultancy Allpoints – aims to

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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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hybrid event planning: when to host a hybrid event

SevenEvents

corporate virtual events were at the forefront of the event offering during the pandemic and as the world has emerged back to live events and the ability to get people and groups together again, the prominence of hybrid events has come to the forefront. a hybrid event is essentially an event that combines aspects of in-person and virtual events that allows attendee, both remote or onsite, to enjoy the content of an engagement with one another. hybrid events are one event, however, have the abili

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The Demand for Sustainable Events is Heating Up

Prestige Events Magazine

Oddmund Braaten, CEO at Interprefy. Unless you haven’t heard, there’s been a pretty big sustainability conference taking place in Egypt this month , aiming to once again highlight the action (or lack of) on climate change over the past year. Managers in the events industry will be keeping a keen eye on progressions, as the conference couldn’t come at a more perfect time.

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How to encourage in-person networking at your events

Socio Events

Conversation. Connection. Opportunity. Separately, these three words might seem like abstract concepts. But together, they’re key ingredients in the recipe for effective networking. Whether it be career advice during happy hour or an exchange of ideas over lunch, networking opportunities are an essential part of any successful event. The only problem?

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Creative ways to make your New Year’s Eve event stand out

Skiddle

As 2022 draws to a close, promoters across the country will be thinking of creative New Year’s Eve event ideas to draw in customers and provide a memorable occasion. Competition is tough across the New Year’s period, and a creative event type or innovative marketing strategy can contribute to a successful event. Whether it’s getting inventive with paid media, staging ambitious marketing campaigns that invite customers to interact or simply adding a theme to your night, these ex

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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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Five for 2023: Michael Begley, managing director of venuedirectory.com, shares his top wishes for the new year

Event Industry News

After a tumultuous 2022, you’d be forgiven for hoping for a more settled climate next year. However, with the ONS confirming earlier this month that we’re in a recession, resources are being squeezed tighter than ever, and the outlook is not as rosy as we may like. The good news is there are concrete steps we can take now to ensure the best possible success in 2023 – both for our business and the wider community.

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AV Concepts Every Planner Should Know

Special Events

Everything AV-related that can help planners be better prepared

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