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Engaging Your Event Team: 5 Tips for Boosting Morale

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You’re a few months away from what you hope to be a show-stopping event for your association’s members. While you can hardly wait for the day to come, you know there’s still a lot to get done in the meantime—from locking down the perfect venue to developing attention-grabbing marketing materials that drive registrations. Effectively engaging your event team ensures they maintain the focus and motivation they need to excel in their roles.

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Fun and Impactful Women’s Empowerment Event Ideas

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42% of all U.S. businesses are owned by women Women made up 47% of the U.S. civilian labor force in 2023 11% of Fortune 500 company CEOs are women, along with 30% of Fortune 500 board members. Women-owned businesses have grown 114% in the last two decades About half of all startups in the U.S. are founded by women Hey there, fellow women trailblazers!

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Michelle Allgauer: Building a Resilient Career in Events

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Skift Take: Michelle Allgauer deeply values personal and professional relationships. As an event leader, she is doubling down on the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interactions and looking to leverage the power of AI to enhance operational efficiency.

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WPIC Hosts 2024 Wedding Awards Gala

EventSource

Step into the captivating world of Champagne Dreams – the theme of WPIC’s Kick-off gala, a highly anticipated event each year that unites wedding planners from across Canada and beyond. This gathering serves as a celebration of excellence in the event and wedding planning industry. Held at the charming Renaissance by the Creek and meticulously orchestrated by founders of WPIC, Danielle Andrews and Tracey Manailescu, this event not only brings together professionals, but also sets a b

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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14 New Trends in the Event Planning Industry for 2024

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What does 2024 hold for the events industry? Thanks to rapid innovation and the global sharing of ideas entrenched in technology, event managers and planners have started experimenting with new methods and ideas in order to create the perfect blueprint for their events. At the same time, the core of what makes a successful event remains the same: Events are about the experience, from start to finish (and beyond).

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Destination Brief: Atlantic City Sets the Bar for Meaningful Meetings

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Skift Take: America’s Playground is moving beyond leisure tourism to become a modern home for meetings and events based on the values of sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Discover why its combination of business, play, and regenerative thinking is attracting event planners in 2024 and beyond.

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NBA All-Star 2024: Inside 13 Fan Activations

Event Marketer

There was a whole lot of good clean fun to be found among fan activations at the 73 rd annual NBA All-Star Weekend, Feb. 16-18, in Indianapolis. Whether at the NBA Crossover fan event at the convention center, or in pop-up spaces of their own, sponsors leaned into playful strategies that placed attendees at the center of the action. From Ticketmaster’s retro arcade to Foot Locker’s supersized clinic, here’s a snapshot of the action.

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Speaker Trends for This Year’s Business Events

MeetingsNet

Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. While the full 2024 report will be released on March 26th, Jennifer Best, vice president of marketing at AAE, shared some early data from this year’s survey results with

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Guest blog: Volunteers keep ALSO Festival Alive

Event Industry News

By Diccon Towns, CEO of ALSO Festival It will come as no surprise to read that UK festivals are having a hard time at the moment. This recent article in the Guardian lists yet more organisers who have been forced to heave their gates shut, adding to the ever growing list started in the pandemic.

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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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Prince Harry’s Travalyst Aims to Provide Clarity in Sustainable Travel 

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Skift Take: Sustainability is flooded with authoritative-sounding designations and convoluted certifications. Prince Harry’s Travalyst aims to provide clarity to sustainable travel.

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Smart Moves in Hawaii, Las Vegas and More

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Austin Gardner Gardner is vice president of business development for Staypineapple Hotels Inc. , based in Bellevue, Washington. Gardner has more than 13 years working in hospitality sales and marketing—specifically with independent hotels—most recently as regional vice president of sales for Oxford Collection Hotels. Daniel Scott Scott is Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort ’s managing director.

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Labor Double-Whammy for Hotels Affects Planners, Too

MeetingsNet

Even as they pay front-line employees the highest average hourly rate ever, more than two-thirds of properties nationwide still have notable staffing shortages. December 2023 saw the highest average hourly rate ever for front-line employees at hotels across the country: $23.91, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even so, 67 percent of more than 400 hotel managers who responded to the latest survey conducted by the American Hotel and Lodging Association say they still face a staffi

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Engaging Attendees in a Remote Work Era

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Remote work is changing event expectations; this is what you can do about it “Creativity and productivity happen when each person is engaged and the whole team feels valued.” Remote work taught meeting professionals to focus on what needs to get done, not necessarily when. In the new world of hybrid work, we’re choosing when to go into the office and when to work from home or when to do a video call versus a collaborative online update on Slack or Teams.

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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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New FTC Rule Addresses Common Event Scams

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Skift Take: A new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission targets scammers seeking to rip off the business events industry, paving the way for direct monetary compensation from bad actors.

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Super Bowl LIX: As Las Vegas Cools Down, New Orleans Heats Up

Smart Meetings

The Big Easy prepares for its 11th Super Bowl When the NFL added another week to its usual 17-week schedule in 2021, this created a small problem between the Super Bowl LVIII and this year’s Mardi Gras in New Orleans. As a result, 2025’s Super Bowl was moved to New Orleans and Super Bowl LVIII took place in Las Vegas, a first for the city and accompanied by much fanfare.

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A.I. Is Accelerating Meetings-Related Tech

MeetingsNet

At Mobile World Congress 2024, the rapid advance of artificial intelligence is on display through “spatial computing” applications that will affect meetings, including augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D teleconferencing. While the 2024 edition of Mobile World Congress, which began on February 26 in Barcelona, still is not drawing as many attendees as it did before the Covid pandemic—109,000 people came in 2019 versus about 95,000 this year—it’s not because the rate of innovation in commu

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How to Avoid Ticket Scalping at Your Event: Tips and Recommendations

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At Eventscase, we understand the importance of ensuring a safe and satisfying experience for attendees. Ticket resale is a constant challenge, plagued by scams that not only affect the reputation of organisers but also the financial security of buyers. In this post, we will explore strategies and technological solutions on how to avoid ticket resale scams , thus ensuring the integrity and reputation of your events.

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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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The Bright Future of Meetings and Events

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Skift Take: The best way to create the future of events is to create it. Skift Meetings met with several forward-thinking industry leaders to discuss innovation in events and share insights into making their visions a reality.

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Design Mumbai: New international design event to land in India’s financial and design capital

Event Industry News

Montgomery Group announces a brand new international trade event: Design Mumbai. It will be the first contemporary design show in India with an international perspective and exhibitor presence, showcasing leading brands, manufacturers and designers.

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A Look at Planners’ Powerful Partners: CSMs

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The newest award-winning convention services manager dishes on all the things CSMs can do for planners: “We’re like Siri for the destination.” It’s tough to imagine a meeting that might run more smoothly than the Event Services Professionals Association’s annual conference, the most recent edition of which took place in late January in Indianapolis.

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Notes From the Road: Healing in Paradise

Smart Meetings

South Florida offers luxury, wellness and experiences Touring through South Florida was almost an international experience as I explored all the different influences Marriott International has interwoven into their hospitality, culinary and wellness offerings. A true melting pot of culture, wellness and professional amenities, South Florida offers accessible luxury with innovative holistic approaches on the gorgeous Atlantic coast.

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Dominate Your Local Market With These 4 Reputation Management Strategies

Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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Marriott Expands in Caribbean and Latin America

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Skift Take: Marriott is now the largest hotel company in the Caribbean and Latin America region offering mid-scale to luxury options in numerous destinations.

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Open House at Twist Gallery

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Nestled in the heart of Queen Street West, Twist Gallery stands as a canvas for love and celebration. Their 2024 wedding open house was a tapestry of artistry and sophistication, inviting couples to explore the possibilities of crafting their dream weddings within its unique space. The 5000 square foot New York-style loft features skylights, French Arch windows overlooking the city streets, and a 20 foot high ceiling.

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Eight Fast Facts from the Pinterest Predicts Agency Insights Guide

Event Marketer

How agencies can use Pinterest’s trend report to help clients stay ahead of the curve In a world moving at the speed of culture, brands not only have to maintain relevance, they need to stay ahead of the next big thing—a task they often charge their agencies with. It can be a daunting effort, but a new Pinterest Predicts Agency Insights Guide released last month in the U.S., UK and Canada was developed to lighten the load.

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Navigating the Thrills of Event Innovation

Smart Meetings

How to adopt a growth mindset from psychology of leadership expert Ryan Dohrn Let’s face it. New ideas can be terrifying. Whether it is new faces across the negotiating table, evolving event technology or looming AI adoption , taking a risk is not something that comes naturally to many meeting professionals. That is why we dedicated our February Extraordinary Experience at The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas to innovation in all its forms.

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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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The New Age of Data-Driven Event Strategies

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Skift Take: In the quest to navigate the event data deluge, the real challenge lies in separating insightful narratives from mere numbers. It's the human touch—crafting memorable experiences and compelling stories—that will ultimately define the success of events in the data-driven age.

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10 AI Strategies for Effortless Event Planning

Event Age by Swapcard

Efficient time management is the cornerstone of business success, particularly when organizing a trade show or exhibition, where every minute counts. With resource constraints amplified by layoffs and budget cuts, now more than ever, trade show planners are looking for innovative ways to do more with less.

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The Brief: AI Flavor Art and a Chicken WcNuggets

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover AI flavor art, a weighty brand misstep and the opening of “WcDonald’s.” MCDONALD’S MAKES AN ANIME PLAY Interest in anime is booming, and McDonald’s is staking its claim in the consumer passion point with a multifaceted “WcDonald’s” campaign unveiled last week.