Tue.Jun 21, 2022

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Horror Stories From Labor Shortages Affecting Events

EventMB

For many meeting planners, staff shortages and supply chain issues are testing their ingenuity to the max these days. While destinations and venues are open, a lack of trained and experienced staff is adding unwanted challenges in hosting all types of events. For Courtney McGee, president and CEO of Event Logistics, challenges began just before 3,000 attendees were set to arrive in Nashville for a convention.

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Event Planning 101: Top Event Planning Questions to Ask Your Clients

Event Smart

I really enjoy hosting events. I love the buzz and the thrill. Above all, I love seeing how events create a lasting impact on the lives of the attendees. I love how events change people and build relationships. However, I must admit that it’s one of the hardest things to do. I was once part […].

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Inna and Alex’s Rustic Chic Wedding at Waterstone Estate & Farm

EventSource

Inna and Alex met at work but in their words “didn’t think this was anything serious for a while.” Flash forward a few years later, and the couple was engaged in Kelowna, British Columbia — a special place for Inna who had studied for her Master’s there — where Alex planned a very nice sunset dinner on a patio facing the Okanagan Lake, and got down on one knee.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Partnering with Unilever to Eliminate Single-use Toiletries

Smart Meetings

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new collaboration this week with Unilever to replace travel-sized toiletries with a less wasteful alternative. Rather than replacing amenities after every guest, Dove (Unilever’s biggest brand) will provide hotels with full-size products that can be refilled as needed. With widespread American brands like Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites involved in the deal, IHG is expecting a massive reduction in sin

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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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Parsing the Content-Translation Landscape

MeetingsNet

A new survey looks at how planners are responding when at least 10 percent of attendees don’t speak English as their first language. When your meetings include attendees who don’t speak English as their first language, there are at least two big issues to consider if interpretation services aren’t offered: Some attendees may miss the messages and education that the company wants to get across, and some may feel a lack of inclusivity in the event.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces EXHIBITORLIVE Best of Show Award Winners

Exhibitor Magazine

Exhibitor Media Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, announces the winners of its EXHIBITORLIVE Best.

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Le Bon Appetit Fundraiser Steeped in Memphis Food, Music and Restoration Culture

Smart Meetings

Memphis, Tennessee, is famous for a lot of reasons—a diverse, creative food scene that capitalizes on the fresh, local ingredients in the Mississippi River town; one of the top pediatric neuroscience programs in the country; the home of soul, blues and rock and roll music; and a dedication to revitalizing historic buildings, rather than starting over, even when the city is in the midst of a building boom.

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10 Unique Venues for Corporate Events

Special Events

Take corporate events to the next level with these historic venues

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SwissSkills Bern 2022 – Shaping the future for young people 

The MICE

Over 60 percent of young adults in Switzerland choose vocational training or apprenticeship over an academic path. This is an important economic factor that affects a country’s competitiveness in terms of the labour market and low unemployment rate, which in Switzerland is at about 4 percent. SwissSkills is an agency focused on promoting the vocational education system in Switzerland.

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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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Vii Events’ team – Winners at Event Technology Awards – The People

Event Industry News

Vii Events’ team has won several nominations from Event Technology Awards – Best Product Team and Best Start-Up Founder/Co-Founders. For them, these awards are very touching and personal, as they repeatedly emphasize their team. Having developed advanced technologies for the Metaverse, virtual & hybrid events, they always admitted that none of this would be possible if not for their team.

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EXHIBITOR Magazine Announces EXHIBITORLIVE Buyers Choice Award Winners

Exhibitor Magazine

Exhibitor Media Group, the award-winning leader in trade show and corporate event marketing education, announces the winners of this year's EXHIBITO.

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Pandemic experience drives major investment in new technology by many venues

Prestige Events Magazine

Leading venue owners have rethought their operations in the new post-pandemic world, driving demand for venue technology to an unprecedented high. One venue manager with big plans is Louisa Kerr, Head of Sales and Marketing at Rosebery Venues in Scotland, which recently changed its venue management system. She said: “Our old system was no longer fit for purpose or supporting our changing business requirements.

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gastronomy with a view

SevenEvents

one of the things we like the most at sevenevents is that our clients feel proud of what we can achieve, that they live unforgettable experiences with our events and that they also trust that our creativity has no limits. like the argentine chef mauro colagreco who created and owns a restaurant based in menton, france with 3 michelin stars. an unforgettable experience for those who dare to indulge in our proposals. being able to enjoy the gastronomy of a 3-star michelin restaurant with that view

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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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Broadwick Group launches Spaces & Stories

Event Industry News

Broadwick Group announced today, 21st June, the launch of Spaces & Stories, a design-led full service venue and location portfolio, offering an eclectic collection of out-of-the-ordinary venues and locations. Spaces & Stories aims to become the most respected and trusted venue and location portal globally. It builds on the services and portfolio of Venue Lab, which was acquired by Broadwick Group in 2021, as well as the group’s expertise in the operation, management, programming and prod

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U.S. Travel Association Selects Geoff Freeman as President and CEO

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON  The next chapter of the U.S. Travel Association will be led by Geoff Freeman, a proven association leader who has a track record of buil.

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David Bloch International: Superhero Suppliers

Event Industry News

As a Live Events Producer and Creative Show Director , David has also staged high-profile events and managed talent for a number of prominent organisations, both in South Africa and abroad. He conceptualises, creates, produces, directs, sources and manages a variety of bespoke entertainment content, not just for live events, but for television productions as well.

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Industrial Manufacturing and Engineering Professionals Gather at First Annual Process Heating and Cooling Show

Exhibitor Magazine

ROSEMONT, IL - Last week, hundreds of industrial process heating and cooling equipment professionals gathered at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Ce.

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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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David Bloch International

Event Industry News

As a Live Events Producer and Creative Show Director, David Bloch has staged events and managed talent for a variety of top companies and high-profile events, both in his country and abroad. These include Dubai, the USA, the UK, France, Italy, India, Hong Kong, Macau, Germany, Poland, Sydney, Swaziland, Zambia, Ghana, Burkino Faso, The Seychelles, Mauritius, including privately chartered cruises in the Caribbean, Mediterranean and Baltic Sea.

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New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center Names Elaine Williams as Senior Director of Sales and Event Services

Exhibitor Magazine

NEW ORLEANS  The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center (NOENMCC) announced that Elaine Williams, CMP, CEM-AP, has been named as the facility.

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Anna Valley promotes Dan Orchard to venue director following major contract wins

Event Industry News

Following recent contract wins at three of the UK’s leading event venues, audio-visual and entertainment technology company Anna Valley has promoted Dan Orchard to the role of venue director. The newly created position sees Orchard assuming responsibility for both commercial and operational aspects at all the venues where Anna Valley is the preferred audio-visual partner, reporting directly to the board. .

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4 Signs That Your CME Program Needs Improvement (and How to Do It)

CadmiumCD

The medical field is constantly changing and evolving with new technologies, practices, and innovations. As a result, healthcare professionals’ education doesn’t end once their degree is obtained.

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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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Throw An Outdoor (Or Virtual) Summer Celebration That Delights Attendees

Glow Global Events

Hosting fun, safe events is possible with the right preparation. Over the last two years, the pandemic made celebrating major moments or bringing together large groups extremely difficult. While life has mostly returned to normal and many of us are reconvening, it’s still important to make sure your event is as safe as possible, whether you’re gathering in-person or virtually.

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Legacy IT System Modernization: Benefits & Barriers

Management Events

A key challenge facing IT leaders in the fast-changing digital landscape is the constraints of legacy systems which limit business agility. These old systems are becoming increasingly difficult to change and no longer provide efficient support to growing business activities. However, the continuing process of transforming legacy IT systems is no easy task.

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Last chance to register for Reset Connect London, 28-29 June, ExCeL.

Prestige Events Magazine

We’re not only excited about the incredible keynotes (Tanya Steele, CEO, WWF and Kate Raworth, Creator of The Doughnut Economy), 150+ speakers and 100 exhibitors but the benefits bringing event profs, sustainability and ESG communities together achieves: Real-life insights from cross-industry and events businesses implementing sustainable change Updates on the Net-Zero Carbon Events Pledge Learn how to cope with the challenges of sustainable uptake and communication internally and externally Tho

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Leading events agency emc3 welcomes five new faces to the team after an incredible start to their year

Event Industry News

With the launch of their repositioning, their new advisory board and the onboarding of 26 new clients, including names such as Twilio, Google, Gong and Miro, it’s fair to say that the year is off to an incredible start for emc3. The creative event agency has just announced that they’ve onboarded five new specialists in their team, following a rapid increase in demand for their strategic services across the UK and USA.

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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.

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Green & Fortune launches London’s newest venue 

Prestige Events Magazine

Rose Court Events gives a ‘ brand new outlook for events’ . Independent hospitality business, Green & Fortune is launching a new landmark destination onto London’s world-class event scene. Rose Court Events,?brought?to you by?Green & Fortune, is the fourth venue in a portfolio comprising Sea Containers Events and Kings Place Events which are fully managed by the award-winning operator.

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Key Industry Partners Support beMatrix� at ESCA 2022 Summer Educational Conference

Exhibitor Magazine

ATLANTA, GA - The beMatrix presence at the ESCA 2022 Summer Educational Conference is being made possible by a duo of exhibit industry partners: Tech.

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BROADWICK GROUP LAUNCHES SPACES & STORIES

Prestige Events Magazine

Design-led full service location and event space provider with a difference. Broadwick Group has announced the launch of Spaces & Stories, a design-led full service venue and location portfolio, offering an eclectic collection of out-of-the-ordinary venues and locations. Spaces & Stories aims to become the most respected and trusted venue and location portal globally.

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