EventMB
MAY 12, 2023
Skift Take: Until six years ago, no association represented the LGBT community of meeting professionals. That all changed when David Jefferys founded LGBT Meeting Professionals Association.
Event Smart
MAY 12, 2023
Hosting events is one of the most effective ways to organically market your business or advocacies. Since the pandemic happened, a whole new world of events has opened up. There is now no limit to your creativity when it comes to planning and hosting your events.
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MeetingsNet
MAY 12, 2023
Especially for autumn events in the Southeast and winter events in the Midwest, planners should understand the current market for cancellation coverage. Here, one underwriter provides insight. With the full-on return of in-person events in 2023 a most welcome development—especially for associations who rely heavily on revenues from their annual meetings—one issue has gotten trickier for meeting hosts: event-cancellation insurance.
Smart Meetings
MAY 12, 2023
US Lifts Vaccine Requirements for International Travelers On May 11, the Biden-Harris Administration lifted Covid-19 vaccine requirements for Federal employees, Federal contractors, and international air travelers. May 11 was also the day the government announced the end of the official emergency response to the Covid-19 epidemic. The White House issued a statement that read: “While vaccination remains one of the most important tools in advancing the health and safety of employees and promoting
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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.
TicketBud
MAY 12, 2023
Your banner image is the first impression people have of your event when visiting your event page. So, Ticketbud has put together a custom banner design starter kit , using Canva, to help you create a banner that sets the tone for your upcoming event. To get started, sign-up for Canva , a free online design tool. All you need is an email and a password to start creating on the site.
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MPI
MAY 12, 2023
Building accessibility into your event strategy. Tips from and accessibility influencer on insuring accessibility at your event.
Smart Meetings
MAY 12, 2023
How the fine dining brand never lost momentum In 1998, Jack Nicholson won the Oscar for best actor in “As Good as It Gets.” During that same year, the first national chef-led catering company launched with a mission to carry out that title as a company motto. The foundation for providing top-shelf catering was laid by celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck, who believed that catering services shouldn’t be mired in mass-produced batches of food in hot boxes and served in chafing dishes.
MPI
MAY 12, 2023
Ruud Janssen provides some insight on the Event Design Collective’s plans at IMEX Frankfurt—and beyond.
Smart Meetings
MAY 12, 2023
Adam Heffron Heffron is general manager at Conrad Washington, DC. Heffron comes from the other side of the United States at Conrad Los Angeles, where he worked as general manager. Before this, Heffron held leadership roles with Hilton Hotels, including general manager for Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah and hotel manager for Conrad New York Downtown.
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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
The Planner's Lounge
MAY 12, 2023
Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series! We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. If you would like to be featured, download our questionnaire here and email your responses and photos to info@plannerslounge.com. We are excited to feature Taylor Rhyne a wedding planner from Rock Hill, SC.
MeetingsNet
MAY 12, 2023
This week, U.S. Travel used caffeine and calories to drive home its economic message about the importance of travel. The U.S. Travel Association is on a mission to educate business leaders, lawmakers, and the public about the $2.6 trillion economic impact of travel—including travel for meeting, exhibitions, and events. To relaunch its Travel Works for America campaign this week, the association put some fuel in its message with a branded Travel Works food truck, serving coffee and doughnuts at s
Caterease
MAY 12, 2023
The catering industry has undergone a significant evolution in the recent past. Initially, catering events were solely associated with weddings, The post From Pop-Up to Permanent: Exploring the Current State of the Catering Industry appeared first on Caterease.
MeetingsNet
MAY 12, 2023
This week, U.S. Travel used caffeine and calories to drive home its economic message about the importance of travel. The U.S. Travel Association is on a mission to educate business leaders, lawmakers, and the public about the $2.6 trillion economic impact of travel—including travel for meeting, exhibitions, and events. To relaunch its Travel Works for America campaign this week, the association put some fuel in its message with a branded Travel Works food truck, serving coffee and doughnuts at s
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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.
Skiddle
MAY 12, 2023
Highest Point Festival’s idyllic greenery played host to The Lancashire Tech Summit. The summit brought together a number of tech experts from the county, and we gained lots of transferable insights that we can pass on to promoters. The Dell stage was the setting for the summit, and as we walked down the pathway, a welcoming atmosphere greeted us.
Conference Care
MAY 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 Venue finding is so much more than jumping on Google and searching: “find a venue in London.” There are costs to consider. Accessibility for attendees. Suitability for your event. Sustainability credentials. Additional costs. Amenities. Lighting. AV equipment. And yes, even more costs. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about finding the right venue for your event.
Lumi Global
MAY 12, 2023
The IR function is vital for attracting and retaining investors. But, in times of economic volatility, there must be structure and strategy in place for IROs to perform their most effective work. This involves a combination of planning, communication, and execution.
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