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How to create event floorplans: Your secret weapon for event business success

Planning Pod

In the events industry, floorplans are more than just simple diagrams – they are essential tools for event professionals of any kind. From improving team efficiency to landing new clients, these designs and documents play a crucial role in the success of any event business. In this article, we’ll give an overview of the different types of floorplans used in event businesses, the value of accurate and detailed floorplans, and how you can use them to land more leads, delight clients, and kee

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Independent Planners Voice Need for More Support

EventMB

Skift Take: Independent planners are looking beyond their industry associations for the resources and connections they need to build their small businesses.

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Events in 2025: Creating a Foundation of Connection

Smart Meetings

Imagine crafting an event like preparing a Thanksgiving dinner, where every ingredient, every dish, and every seat at the table has been considered with intention and care. Today, the events industry is cooking up something different—a transformation fueled by deeper human connection, inclusivity, and a touch of technological magic. Just as a homemade meal draws us together in a celebration of our shared stories and individuality, events in 2025 will bring people together in ways that honor the

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New Report from Accommodation Specialist bnetwork Reveals the Top Sustainability Priorities for Event Attendees

Prestige Events Magazine

Sustainable Hospitality: Understanding the Priorities of Today’s Event Attendees report provides insights into what attendees value most when choosing event accommodation bnetwork , a leading SaaS accommodation management company specialising in large-scale B2B events across EMEA and globally, has released a new report, Sustainable Hospitality: Understanding the Priorities of Today’s Event Attendees , based on insights from nearly 700 respondents (event attendees) across diverse industries, inc

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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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Business events in Stuttgart: hotels, unique venues, experiences, sustainability

The MICE

Everyone knows Stuttgart as the birthplace of mobility and a powerhouse in the automotive industry. But there’s much more to this dynamic destination. Stuttgart is constantly evolving, offering a unique setting for hosting business events. In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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Are Regional Meetings a Solution for Lowering Carbon Emissions?

MeetingsNet

While there’s evidence supporting that strategy, there’s little appetite for abandoning national meetings, says one sustainability expert. There is, however, a simpler way to cut emissions for national meetings. As more than 50,000 people arrived in mid-November to Baku, Azerbaijan, for the United Nations climate conference known as COP29, the irony of the situation was too prominent to ignore.

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Hospitality Action launches 2024 Winter Auction with unforgettable experiences on offer

Prestige Events Magazine

This winter, give the gift of a memorable experience while supporting a vital cause, as industry charity Hospitality Action launches its much-loved 2024 Winter Online Auction, in association with payment solutions company, Square. From 18 November to 2 December, bidding will open for more than 49 fantastic lots that make perfect Christmas presents for loved ones—or a treat for yourself.

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Event Leaders Share Their Gratitude Practices

Smart Meetings

I am grateful every day for the busy hospitality leaders who take the time to share their success secrets with the Smart Meetings Community on the What One Thing? podcast. I have learned so much this year about everything from relationships to the power of persistence and what the next generation of event prof needs to stay engaged. I asked these event thought leaders for their approach to gratitude during the holiday season and all year long.

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Olympic Lessons in Sustainability, Safety, and Innovation

EventMB

Skift Take: Panos Tzivanidis, director of corporate events and services for the International Olympic Committee shares lessons learned from the 2024 Paris Games.

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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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The Brief: COLAsseums and StreamHouses

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover COLAsseums, Date Week adventures and Barbie’s Stream House. PEPSI CONQUERS FAN ENGAGEMENT AT THE ‘ COLA SSEUM’ With Paramount Pictures’ “Gladiator II” debuting on Nov. 22, Pepsi invited fans to strap on their sandals and get pumped for the sequel on Nov. 19 at The Pepsi COLAsseum.

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CELTIC MANOR RESORT RENAMES CONFERENCE CENTRE IN MEMORY OF IAN EDWARDS

Prestige Events Magazine

The meetings and events facilities at the Celtic Manor Resort have been renamed the Ian Edwards Conference Centre to celebrate the memory of the venue’s long-serving Chief Executive Officer, who sadly passed away last month. Ian was the conference centre manager when the Resort Hotel opened in 1999 and, after returning to Celtic Manor in 2008, he played a huge part in attracting and delivering a wide variety of successful events within the facilities that now bear his name.

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New and Renovated: Your Ultimate Cabin Retreat

Smart Meetings

Bring your attendees to a beautiful cabin for an unforgettable incentive So, you’re planning an incentive. Lucky for you, these new and renovated properties offer a beautiful cabin setting rich with fun recreation, decadent dining and gorgeous gathering spaces to give your event that complete once-in-a-lifetime feel. Read More: Company Retreat Planning 101: 8 Elements for a Great One For Gorgeous Gatherings in Georgia Barnsley Resort, guest room Adairsville, GA’s Barnsley Resort is a jewel of So

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8 Economic Trends Affecting Meetings From ALHI’s Mike Dominguez  

EventMB

Skift Take: ALHI President & CEO Mike Dominguez breaks down economic and hotel industry trends – from compression to the price of eggs – as they relate to meetings.

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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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Lumiere London’s Underwood Venue: Redefining Events with Purpose and Passion

Event Industry News

Lumiere London’s Underwood flagship is a beacon of sustainability, inclusivity, and community impact. Owned by the LGBTQIA+ community and proudly green-accredited, Underwood offers exclusive hire options across six versatile, light-filled spaces. Conveniently located with excellent transport links and full DDA compliance, it’s the perfect setting for events that inspire creativity and connection.

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Race for talent to shape events industry in 2025, reveals IBTM World Trends Report

Prestige Events Magazine

IBTM has shared a first glimpse of its highly-anticipated Trends Report 2025, due to be launched on the first day of its flagship IBTM World show in Barcelona. Analysing the forces shaping the meetings and events industry on a global scale, the report underlines the importance of talent to the future of the industry, and charts its evolution in a post-pandemic world.

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Marcella and Daniel’s Luxurious Wedding at The Arlington Estate

EventSource

Love has a way of finding us in the most unexpected places. For Marcella and Daniel, it was a chance meeting at a downtown nightclub that sparked an unforgettable journey. From that night, they became inseparable, and their story culminated in a breathtakingly luxurious wedding at The Arlington Estate. This magical day, expertly planned by Upon Occasion and beautifully preserved by Everlasting Moments , was a true celebration of their love and commitment.

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How Freeman Manages a Five-Generation Workforce

EventMB

Skift Take: With Gen Z officially surpassing Boomers in the workforce, new values are reshaping industries, including the events sector. According to the Freeman 2024 Event Organizer Trends Data. a workforce that spans five generations is driving change and innovation.

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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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‘In My STEM Era’: How e.l.f. Cosmetics and Purdue University Activated an Educational Makerspace

Event Marketer

A rash of major brands have revoked their DEI support over the last few months, but e.l.f. Cosmetics is racing toward its diversity goals at full throttle. In May, the company became the first-ever beauty brand to serve as a primary sponsor of an Indy 500 driver—Katherine Legge, the only female driver that competed in the race. Then, from Nov. 2-3, e.l.f. teamed up with Purdue University to up the ante on its “Lip Oil Change” activation with “In My STEM Era,” a free, maker-centric event held at

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DRPG Sparks Live 2024 Inspires Young Creatives with a Focus on Innovation

Prestige Events Magazine

DRPG celebrated its career-focused educational event, Sparks Live on Thursday 14 November 2024, aimed at inspiring the next generation of creative talent. Held at DRPG’s Hartlebury studio headquarters, this second event of its kind welcomed over 120 young people from across UK colleges and universities, all eager to explore careers in the creative industries and gain insights from experienced professionals.

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From Event Apps to Event Management: How Guidebook Is Revolutionizing Registration Software

Guidebook

Yes – it really is finally happening! We have listened to our customers’ repeated demands to build integrated event registration capabilities, and we are proud that you all trust us to do so. In early 2025, Guidebook will be ready to support your events from start to finish. An event technology ecosystem: Introducing 3 new event management features for 2025 Guidebook will be extending our offering with three new capabilities, the first of which is already live.

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One Planner’s Generative AI Journey  

EventMB

Skift Take: Self-taught from TikTok and YouTube videos, Invesco’s Elyse Dawson challenges herself every day to come up with routine tasks that could be simplified using AI.

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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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Special Report: Event Measurement in the AI Age

Event Marketer

The meteoric rise of artificial intelligence has enabled the industry to focus on collecting the right data—and make it actionable. Marketers are prioritizing metrics that inform strategic decision-making. They’re using new, and much improved, technology and taking cues from neuroscience. As a result, they’re gathering meaningful intel from, and about, their audiences, then reimagining their events based on attendees’ needs.

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Major sporting events specialists extends 25-year partnership with British Athletics

Prestige Events Magazine

CSE , a leading logistics and management firm for major sporting events, has extended its partnership with British Athletics , following a successful 25-year relationship with the sporting body. Headquartered in Birmingham, CSE was initially established by Managing Director, Simon Hainsworth, and has firmly cemented itself as leaders in delivering solutions for large-scale and mass participation sporting events, notably World Athletics Championships 2017, European Championships [multi-sport] 201

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The Ultimate Guide to Corporate Event Planning: From Concept to Execution

Eventtia

Corporate events have become essential moments for companies to connect, inspire, and grow. Far from being routine gatherings, these events are strategically crafted experiences that drive business goals, strengthen bonds with clients and partners, and reinforce company culture. When executed effectively, a corporate event leaves a lasting impression, turning attendees into advocates and deepening their loyalty to your brand.Corporate events come in various forms, each tailored to fulfill differ

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Are You Prepared for a Mental Health Crisis at Your Meeting?

EventMB

Skift Take: Organizations rarely include potential mental health crises in their risk management planning. The time to start is now.

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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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Full Coverage: The 2024 Experience Design Awards

Event Marketer

The editors of Event Marketer have unveiled the winners of the 2024 Experience Design Awards, an annual recognition of outstanding event design, innovative builds, interactive tech, and environmental creativity across a wide variety of consumer-targeted and business-to-business event formats. The post Full Coverage: The 2024 Experience Design Awards appeared first on Event Marketer.

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Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel Launches Inspiring ‘Garden View’ Events Space

Prestige Events Magazine

The Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel has opened its eagerly awaited ‘Garden View’ room, now available for meeting and event bookings. Designed with delegate well-being in mind, this new events space features an inspiring ‘garden wall’ and floor-to-ceiling glass windows, offering panoramic views of the historic Piccadilly Gardens in the centre of Manchester.

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Athens Hosts European IFES MasterClass 2024 Workshop

Exhibitor Magazine

Athens played host to the IFES MasterClass 2024, held on November 7�8, 2024, at the 'Stratos Vasilikos' Hotel. Organized by the International Federa.

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