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40% of Event Attendees to have Dietary Requirements by 2030 as Industry Moves towards ‘Green Eating’

Prestige Events Magazine

Event organisers believe that the number of dietary requirements amongst delegations will grow from 20%, in 2020, to 40% by 2030, according to research by Lime Venue Portfolio. The resurgence of trends such as vegan and plant-based diets will continue to supplement more traditional requirements (gluten free and other allergen related) as more and more delegates take a sustainable stance when eating at events.

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How to Plan Newly Popular Smaller Events

EventMB

In many ways, events in a pre-pandemic world focused on the principle of "the bigger, the better.” As the growing trend towards micro-events shows, however, sometimes less is more. Learn when micro-events are the best choice, and how to get them right. Micro-events have recently gained a spot in the limelight due to the sense […]. The post How to Plan Newly Popular Smaller Events by Lisa Jade Hutchings appeared first on [link].

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How to improve your attendees virtual networking experience?

Event Industry News

We need real connections, even if we are joining events online or in a hybrid form. Although, how do you build real connections or get as close as possible to the real deal, and facilitate connections that move people in a digital environment? Finding common grounds to create real connections. Think about it: when you are at an on-site networking event, you try to find common ground with the person you’re talking to!

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6 Page-Turners for Meeting Professionals

SmartMeetings

Whether you’re an audiobook listener on your way to work or read by lamplight at the end of the day, you know a good book keeps you searching for the next word and leaves you smarter than before. New books filled with timely, hard-learned lessons by professionals from the event planning and business management worlds, as well as the medical field, are lining shop shelves.

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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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Diversity and Inclusion in Events

Stova

Diversity and inclusion spans much farther than promoting diverse speakers and having vegan catering options at the lunch table. If there is anything the COVID-19 pandemic taught us (besides washing your hands), it’s that we want to strive to be together. The rise of virtual event technology has made inclusion for some easier. Diversity and inclusion should be less about checking the box on your marketing materials and more about how we can make the industry better.

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Live Shows in Las Vegas Are Back and Beckoning

Smart Meetings

The sound of mega-musicians coming back up and down the Las Vegas Strip is music to meeting professional ears. Big name entertainment in town helps sell event tickets, simplifies VIP experiences and adds that wow factor. The good news is that the attraction could hold even more widespread appeal as classic and up-and-coming acts are being booked in more stadiums than before the pandemic.

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Is 2022 the Year Incentive Travel Makes a Comeback?

The Castle Group

Incentive travel paused at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the global population continues to get vaccinated and booster shots become more readily available, corporate travel is ramping back up. Why are companies eager to get back to incentive travel ? Because it works! For years, incentive travel has been recognized as one of the most effective ways for companies to reward and motivate their employees while also boosting company culture and morale.

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Out of Practice: Getting Back on the Event Bicycle

SmartMeetings

“You might want to include a quick bulleted list of the most common things people might forget.”. I wasn’t in the car five minutes before I realized the first thing I’d forgotten: my sunglasses. It was cold as I headed to the airport, but also brilliantly sunny–pretty typical for late fall in Minnesota. I thought about asking the driver to turn back, but it didn’t seem worth it.

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How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers for Your Event

Eventbrite UK

For your event to run successfully, you need reliable event volunteers. Find out how to find them, recruit them, and get them ready for event day in this post. The post How to Recruit and Retain Volunteers for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite UK.

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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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The Evolve Community Launches New, Free Virtual Event

Event Age by Swapcard

REvolve: From Events to Communities is a free digital event taking place on March 3rd, 2022, from 11AM - 3PM EST.

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Simply Divine!

Special Events

The Red Berry Estate has a plethora of divine décor at their disposal

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Naylor Expands Virtual Event Offerings with Brazen Partnership

Exhibitor Magazine

MCLEAN, VA.  Naylor Association Solutions, a leading provider of innovative association tools and services that strengthen member engagement and inc.

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the twenty two hotel

SevenEvents

here at sevenevents we are looking forward to welcoming great new additional to the london hospitality scene this year and this week we have decided to spotlight the upcoming twenty two hotel. set to debut in april 2022, the twenty two is located a stones from our london office in grosvenor square. the twenty two will be joining a number of properties located within grosvenor square, including the biltmore mayfair (part of hilton’s lxr brand), the london marriott hotel grosvenor square, and rose

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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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zkipster announces new leadership team: A message from CEO, Daniel Dessauges

Event Industry News

The last two years have been a period of great change: a time of adapting to challenging new circumstances, reassessing priorities and looking inwards, as well as looking ahead to the future. 12 years after first establishing the business, the zkipster management team also took stock: what position was the wider event industry in and, as an event business, what should our future direction of travel be?

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Hall Technologies Adds 55 Years of Combined AV Experience

Exhibitor Magazine

DALLAS  Pro AV manufacturer, Hall Technologies, appoints two new manufacturers' reps in the Rocky Mountains, Northern California, and Nevada. CB El.

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The National Motorhome and Campervan Show confirms return to the East of England Arena 

Event Industry News

The East of England Arena has announced that The National Motorhome and Campervan Show will be returning to the venue on April 22 – 24, 2022. Now in its thirty second-year, the show is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, attracting thousands of visitors looking to buy vehicles, merchandise and equipment in preparation for the summer touring season.

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Impact XM Announces Chad Helmer as Vice President, Operations

Exhibitor Magazine

DAYTON, NJ  Impact XM, a global experiential marketing agency, recently announced the appointment of Chad Helmer as the company's Vice President, Op.

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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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Why?

Conference Care

During the year plus of lockdown & restrictions, one thing I found is that it gave me a lot of time to be a bit introspective, contemplate the past and think about returning in the future as a stronger and more meaningful organisation. To people who know me this will come as no surprise – I do it a lot! This has led to many changes within the business!

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V2 Marketing Announced as Platinum Partner for the cavlo Nashville Show

Exhibitor Magazine

NASHVILLE, TN  In honor of Two's day (2/2/22) cavlo trade show announced its Platinum Partner, V2 Marketing, a premier manufacturers rep for the AV.

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Rodeo Crew

Event Industry News

We have access to all levels of event staff and have a crew of accomplished event production staff, site crew and technicians. We pride ourselves on professionalism, efficiency and respect, which has propelled our reputation as a premier crewing service supplier to event production companies in the UK. Event production managers and event services companies who demand the best need look no further – RODEO CREW can deliver to your particular requirements at any hour of the day or night.

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State of the Travel Industry: A Robust Plan for the Future of Travel

Exhibitor Magazine

WASHINGTON  U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow delivered an assessment and vision for the U.S. travel industry at the association's.

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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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Two new Board members join Academic Venue Solutions

Prestige Events Magazine

Academic Venues Solutions (AVS) have welcomed in 2022 two new members to the Board: Emma Willis, Business Development Manager, Warwick Conferences and Helen Davenport, Head of Commercial and Visitor Services, Lancaster University Conferences and Events+. In 2021, AVS has seen a growth of 30% in new membership, supporting member venues throughout the pandemic with guidance, advice and online learning to help position venues for their commercial return to conference and events.

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All New Education Program Announced for 2022 NGA Show

Exhibitor Magazine

SHELTON, CT  The NGA Show  Feb. 27 - March 1, 2022, in Las Vegas  will offer a brand-new education program with tracks focused on the most relevant.

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Experiential Hubs for Cultural Legends: Inside ‘Bowie 75’

Event Marketer

In celebration of David Bowie’s 75 th birthday on Jan. 8, the estate of the iconic performer activated two retail pop-up activations in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood and London’s Regent Street, two locales where the late singer resided for a time. Visitors to the “Bowie 75” pop-ups, which ran from Oct. 25, 2021, through Jan. 23 could purchase rare merch, snag collectibles, snap pics and selfies with iconic artwork, watch rare Bowie footage, attend curated events and peruse a coll

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Virtual Event Sponsorship Packages to Increase revenue

Nunify

According to a report on the Event Manager Blog, it is estimated that 23% of event management firms consider sponsorship to be the principal source of their revenue. . Brands are constantly on the lookout for opportunities to increase brand awareness and reach out to prospective customers in engaging ways. At the same time, event organizers are looking for sponsors.

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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.