Event Industry News
OCTOBER 15, 2018
By Juliet Price, Executive Director at HBAA. Many thousands of highly trained and skilled workers such as those in the hospitality and events sector are continually undervalued by being classified as low or unskilled in reports and discussions in the media. There is gathering concern about this from all corners of the hospitality industry including the one I represent, hospitality and events.
Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The other day, Celia and I were walking in Boston’s beautiful Arnold Arboretum when she asked me who’d responded to an email I’d sent. When I pulled out my phone to answer her question, she said she felt she was walking with a third person, a stranger. Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: A birthday present for you on the 21st anniversary of Conferences That Work What a long strange trip it’s been The first Conferences That Work event was held J
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EventMB
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Not all events are created equal. Some events leave a long-lasting legacy. This report explores 29 events that made a difference. Events have the power to change the world. We researched over 350 global events to find the best examples of events that have made an impact for individuals, communities, a nation or an industry. […]. The post The Power of Events [Free Report] by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].
GEVME
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Networking events are very important for business because finding yourself in communication with someone who has the capacity to improve your ability to be productive is a major benefit of talking to many different people at networking events. It is a way of making the most of your time and increasing your business opportunities. The B2B segment cannot exist without close interpersonal business communication at the highest level.
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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.
BizBash
OCTOBER 15, 2018
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Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BizBash
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Here's a look at new New York eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for.
Slido
OCTOBER 15, 2018
How many times have you reached into your creative ideas shelf when planning a conference and realized you’ve used all the usual session formats way too often? To make this constant search for fresh concepts easier for you, we’ve collated these five creative, easy-to-implement session formats that we’ve picked up. Implementing these concepts will help you produce outstanding audience engagement with the content and strengthen their overall learning experience. 1.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 15, 2018
More : 6 Smart Moves: Wellness Edition. Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she held the same title at The Westin Dallas Downtown. Previously, she was director of sales and revenue at The Joule in Dallas as well as reservations and revenue manager at The Turnberry Isle Resort & Club in Aventura, Florida, and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 15, 2018
ADI are the UK’s leading event LED screen provider supplying over 3,500 rental days annually to a wide variety of clients including Goodwood, Formula E and the Glasgow 2018 European Championships, in addition to hundreds of smaller events. At Showman’s Show 2018 ADI will feature some of the most innovative screen solutions on the market. From the award-winning iCONIC mobile fleet ADI are showcasing the super-wide and super-sized iCONIC 120SW , the new iCONIC 40C , the urban-friendly, compact ICO
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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
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 15, 2018
An overflowing educational session at this week's IMEX America event offered lessons to planners on conflict management, accountability, and leadership. The first morning of the IMEX America show in Las Vegas got right into some of the more difficult issues that meeting and event planners deal with in their jobs. For instance, Michelle Johnson, president of event-planning firm The Events Group and a former human resources executive, led a one-hour session attended by 125 people that focused on h
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The East of England Arena and Events Centre (EEAEC) has announced it has been chosen as the venue for a large, new motor show: the International Sports Car and Classic Car Show, May 24-26, 2019. The show will be occupying all the indoor event space available, and much of the 250 acres of outdoor event space. Expected to attract tens of thousands of visitors, the show will feature hundreds of sports and classic car clubs exhibiting their rare and classic vehicles, 1200+ trade stands selling acces
Caterease
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Setting Conditional Required Fields Caterease Version: 18 Category: Miscellaneous Date: 10/15//2018. The post Setting Conditional Required Fields appeared first on Caterease.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Private Equity Funds managed by Blackstone (“Blackstone”) announce the acquisition of the National Exhibition Centre Group (“NEC” or “the company”), a leading live events venue operator in the UK, from LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. Founded in 1976, the NEC has grown into the UK’s live events business of choice for organisers, exhibitors and visitors, playing host to over seven million guests and 750 events every year.
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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.
Click & Pledge
OCTOBER 15, 2018
How We Helped To Tell An Evocative Story That Inspires Donors & Members Pat Hairston remembers exactly when she knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. She was volunteering for Canines For Service in 2002. That’s when she met a man training with his first service dog. “He said he had a great evening with his service dog, and that he had fallen,” Hairston said. “Usually our hearts go into our throat when we hear that.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 15, 2018
The Hamburg Convention Bureau has won Gold at the FMBE Awards for Most Immersive Brand Event or Roadshow for its consumer event Hamburg on Tour 2017. Hamburg on Tour is a public event series which the Hamburg Convention Bureau GmbH (as part of Hamburg Marketing GmbH) has designed to present the city of Hamburg and its surrounding metropolitan area via an imaginative communications event, which takes place in an international host city each year.
Click & Pledge
OCTOBER 15, 2018
How We Helped To Tell An Evocative Story That Inspires Donors & Members Pat Hairston remembers exactly when she knew what she wanted to do for the rest of her life. She was volunteering for Canines For Service in 2002. That’s when she met a man training with his first service dog. “He said he had a great evening with his service dog, and that he had fallen,” Hairston said. “Usually our hearts go into our throat when we hear that.
Plan Your Meetings
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Suppose you thought of departing your current organization to start your own company. Or, you want to develop some news skills, but it will take considerable time and effort to do. In case you’ve already passed a certain age and are thinking, “I have this big dream, but I’m too old,” take heart. Even if you’re in your thirties, forties or fifties, mile-high achievement could still be in store for you—even if you’re past 60, 70 or 80.
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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!
Cvent: Event Marketing
OCTOBER 15, 2018
In the heart of South Carolina, tradition and tomorrow pair perfectly in Columbia. It’s a modern city where stately buildings buzz with new businesses and centuries-old sites give rise to fresh perspectives. As home to both the state’s capital and its largest university, Columbia is a vibrant city and creative hub that’s bursting with big ideas, forward thinkers, and modern attitudes.
GatherHere
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Leads are the bread and butter of private events. You know increasing the volume of leads and improving conversation rates are two key ways to grow sales, but how are other industry leaders doing it? In this guide, we break down some ways that our clients are bringing in more leads, including: Listing your business on the largest network of event planners and diners in the world.
Cvent: Event Marketing
OCTOBER 15, 2018
“You can’t exactly ask 2,000 guests to wait outside for two hours, now can you?” says event tech veteran Heike Trebuth in emphasizing the role that time pressure plays in successful event implementation. With over 1,800 events taking place each year at the Estrel Berlin — and well over 300 of those having more than 1,000 attendees — professional tech management is key to a successful event.
Cvent: Event Marketing
OCTOBER 15, 2018
Cvent’s technology suite is robust. For new customers, it can be challenging to know what resource is best for onboarding, troubleshooting, or enhancing your platform experience. Even experienced Cvent users can be overwhelmed with the number of resources available to them. Our free webinar breaks down who you need to know–and who to go to–when you have a question about the Cvent platform.
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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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