EventMB

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Step into the mind of a successful event planner and see how they do things differently, and what you need to change about yourself to do the same. Success doesn’t just happen overnight. For successful event planners, success is a mindset and something that is constantly changing and evolving in association with how we think. […]. The post How Very Successful Event Planners Think Differently by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Find out the best channels to promote your event so you can effectively track ROI and maintain momentum until that last ticket or registration is sold. The post Where to Promote Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Do you love or hate Facebook? It probably comes as no surprise that it’s not exactly the healthiest environment but it’s one that we have to make work as event planners. Here are some traps to avoid to ensure it doesn’t begin robbing you of your happiness. According to Facebook, the average user spends about […]. The post Using Facebook is Not Helping Your Eventprof Health by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Eventbrite UK

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Like to keep up to date with the latest gadgets and gizmos? Then Event Tech Live, taking place in London on 9 November is a must-visit. The post Shiny New Event Tech You Need To Know About appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Pittsburgh and the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to host the returning conference, National Society of Black Engineers, in 2018. Photo credit: JP Diroll Photography. More than 10,000 aspiring and practicing engineering professionals and students will gather at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh next year, March 21-25, for The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 44th Annual Convention.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The niche between the proverbial rock and a hard place that event professionals often inhabit could be even cozier in the coming year, according to the results of a new American Express Meetings & Events study. The 2018 Global Meetings and Events Forecast surveyed 600 event professionals and found that at the same time group hotel rates are climbing, overall meeting costs could remain flat, and meeting owners are scrutinizing the details more than ever.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Robin Carlisle, managing director of live events agency Mobile Promotions, shares his tips on event technology. In today’s fast-paced society in which every experience and enquiry demands an immediate reaction, we are a nation that expects to remain connected to the wider global online community wherever we go. Technology has to seamlessly bridge the gap […].

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The grand opening of Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach gives its namesake Florida destination a coveted addition. Namely, the hotel adds a second luxury option to a region looking to expand its reach. “Conrad Fort Lauderdale Beach comes at a perfect time,” says Philippe Thevenet, the hotel’s director of sales and marketing. “It is a complement to what is offered already in Ft Lauderdale.”.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2017

The 22nd edition of Amsterdam Dance Event was attended by a record number of 395,000 visitors. With 7,200 representatives of the worldwide electronic music industry attending the conference and people from over 90 countries, ADE has once again cemented its position as the worlds leading platform for electronic music. This year, Morocco was under the […].

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

These days, it can be hard to keep up with the exact protocol for bringing laptops on airplanes. Earlier this week the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) suggested a ban on packing laptops in checked bags. This recommendation feels rather contradictory for those who remember that last March the Department of Homeland Security imposed a ban on laptops in the cabins of planes coming into the U.S. from 10 Middle Eastern airports.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2017

HeadBox, the SaaS (Software as a Service) enabled marketplace for inspiring meeting, off-site and event spaces has just received a total injection of £1.6M in funding lead by tech investment company Egora Holding which has invested €1M. Egora is a Munich-based German-American tech investment group formed by active entrepreneurs who support other entrepreneurs to build […].

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 23, 2017

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Two leading farming and agronomy shows are returning to the East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC), the venue announced today. LAMMA the UK’s leading farming machinery, equipment and services show will enjoy its 38th edition at EEAEC, January 17-18, 2018, whilst CropTec, the leading technical and knowledge exchange event for the arable farming […].

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Illustration by Carmen Segovia. David Markland grew up in the northeastern United States, loving fall foliage and Halloween — two things that he missed when he moved to Los Angeles and began working as an event producer. A decade ago, he started a blog called Creepy LA to capture Halloween events in Southern California, and began to meet all kinds of interesting people — DIY haunted-house builders, entertainment-world horror pros, and ghost-story enthusiasts among them.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Get Up-To-Date About Destinations and Hotels. Smart Meetings TV host Mike Lyons chatted with representatives from CVBs, hotels and more to find out what each place has to offer meeting professionals currently and in the near future. Watch the videos below to learn how cities you’re familiar with are evolving and discover new places you have yet to visit.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 23, 2017

ReedPOP, the world’s largest producer of pop culture events, is adding a series of premier events across the United Kingdom to its portfolio through the acquisition of MCM Comic Con. Today, ReedPOP announces that the leading pop culture events producer in the UK has joined its family of leading experiential fan events. The acquisition by […]. The post ReedPOP acquisition of MCM Comic Con promises the largest pop culture events for the United Kingdom appeared first on Event Industry News.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Kevin Boland Palace Hotel San Francisco, The Luxury Collection appointed Kevin Boland director of sales and marketing. He will be spearheading all new sales initiatives and marketing strategies. Previously, Boland was the director of sales and marketing at The Drake, a Hilton Hotel in Chicago. Palace Hotel. Chef Don Vilain Don Vilain has been appointed to executive chef at The Wilmington Convention Center (WCC) in Wilmington, N.C., Vilain has more than 20 years of culinary experience.

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Attendify

OCTOBER 23, 2017

by Elizabeth Bloodworth, Guest Contributor. From small meetings to multi-day conferences, no one puts on an event alone. As a planner, you will always need to rely on and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders to pull off your event. Key stakeholders might include the venue sales team, stage production, caterers, musicians, guest speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, photographers, videographers, decorators, graphic designers, and an app provider, just to name a few.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Are you a Kimpton Karma Rewards member? By early next year, you won’t be. Instead, like it or not, you will be joining IHG Rewards Club. In an anticipated move by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), which acquired Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in 2014 , members of the two rewards programs will be folded into a single points-based reward system. IHG Rewards Club is the world’s largest hotel loyalty program , with more than 100 million members, who have access to more than 5,200 hotels (and 11

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 23, 2017

Distinguished hotels and CVBs earn coveted Smart Meetings honor. After much voting and decision-making, the 14th annual Platinum Choice Award winners have been selected by Smart Meetings magazine, the meeting industry’s premier resource for meeting professionals. This highly esteemed award salutes excellence in service and amenities among meeting hotels and resorts in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.

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