Conferences that Work
OCTOBER 17, 2022
A teacher recently advised our daily meditation group to seek “connection free from attachment” This is a wise practice for me. But what does it mean in the context of meetings? Surely we sometimes become attached to people we meet? Isn’t creating and strengthening attachments one of the desirable functions of meetings? So what is the relationship between connection and attachment when people come together?
Expo Pass
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Brands are an unavoidable constant in our daily lives. From our coffee in the morning to our favorite TV show at night – branding is never quite out of sight. Not to get too Mad Men-y here! But how important is branding for events? Events are experiences and communities – not just products or entertainment. This is true, but successful events also need a compelling message, a way to get that message out, and a plan to keep growing their audience year after year.
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Social Tables
OCTOBER 20, 2022
The most successful webinars are specific, interesting, and engaging. They have captivating hosts, cover relevant content, and provide attendees with invaluable information. But how do webinar organizers take an idea and transform it into an appealing virtual event? Which webinar best practices do the most successful virtual event planners and organizers follow?
SpotMe Blog
OCTOBER 20, 2022
HCP events: what HCPs want in 2023. Pharma companies are talking about going back to in-person HCP events in 2023. But is that what HCPs really want? To go back to traditional event formats? Not exactly. According to Veeva and Ashfield Health, almost 70% of HCPs are digital natives. That means their experiences with tech is changing their expectations for medical education events too.
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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.
EventMB
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Skift Take: As in-person meetings and events come roaring back, so do the bad actors looking to rip off your attendees, your sponsors, and your organization. Be on the lookout for these common conference scams so you can stop the scammers before they do any lasting damage. — Sue Pelletier Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Event Pro Update brings together the best content for event, conference, and meeting planning professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Net Zero Carbon Events will be launching its Roadmap for the events industry at COP27 at Sharm El- Sheikh in Egypt on 11 November – Decarbonisation Day. James Rees, President of the Joint Meetings Industry Council, which is co-ordinating and hosting the campaign for the industry worldwide, announced the start of Phase 2 and provided a progress update to contributors and supporters at IMEX America.
VBO Tickets
OCTOBER 18, 2022
At your college or university, internet security is one of the major ways you keep your students, staff, and faculty safe. When you use VBO Tickets, you’re not only using a software that’s great for all your event management needs; you’re also taking advantage of a system that’s ready to protect your community against online threats. Our college ticketing system has a fully completed HECVAT, multiple security compliances, accessibility compliances such as ADA and VPAT, and works with PCI complia
EventMB
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Skift Take: The Las Vegas Strip is one step closer to getting a new hotel-casino complex. Billionaire Tilman Fertitta got the green light from the Clark County Zoning Commission to build a 43-story, 2,420-room development at the southeast corner of Las Vegas Boulevard. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
EventSource
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Modern elegance plus Chinese cultural traditions plus romantic vibes equals a wedding you don’t want to miss. Chushan and David’s big day at Hotel X Toronto was nothing short of a fairytale. Beautifully curated by the brilliant minds at Designed Dream Events , every delicate detail is extraordinary. The groom and bride complement the sophisticate aesthetic of their big day, including the bride’s lovely makeup from Louminous Makeup.
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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
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 19, 2022
A follow-up conversation with S tate Farm and iHeartMedia on the challenges and opportunities of marketing in the metaverse. Last week, our sister publication Chief Marketer spoke with State Farm vp of marketing Alyson Griffin and iHeartMedia cmo Gayle Troberman about their iHeartLand activation on Roblox , with insights on leveraging synergies between the two brands, the future of music in the metaverse and more.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Stockholders Approve Spirit-JetBlue Merger. Spirit Airlines announced today that its stockholders have approved a merger with JetBlue Airways. In a release , Ted Christie, president and CEO of Spirit, said, “This is an important step forward on our path to closing a combination that will create the most compelling national low-fare challenger to the dominant
EventMB
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Skift Take: In this episode of the Event Manager we discuss sustainable growth through innovation with Angeles Moreno, Country Manager Spain at AIM Group International. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Tigris Events
OCTOBER 20, 2022
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SmartMeetings
OCTOBER 17, 2022
You can’t predict cancellations or staff levels, but you can build in flexibility. At a recent international event that had been rescheduled three times due to Covid, a major sponsor backed out of reserved rooms at the last minute. There goes the room minimum! With literally days until the event, there was nothing the event planner could do—except plan ahead for the next event.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 21, 2022
After reopening to the world in February, Robin Mack, executive general manager of commercial and business events with Tourism Australia , reported in an interview at IMEX that groups are coming back to the country with postponed and new events both for the coming months and out to 2027. The destination is encouraging future planning with a new campaign called “Come and Say G’day—Don’t Go Small.
EventMB
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Skift Take: Higher lodging costs are complicating the already tricky task of planning an event. — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Red Bull Racing is supporting the event industry’s move towards reducing event-based food waste. The brand, which recently launched a series of new spaces across its Milton Keynes based campus, has announced a series of initiatives, in and out of its kitchens, to support sustainable farming and sourcing for event menus. The Team’s Director of Hospitality and Events, Nick Kenton, commented: “As a business that deals predominantly with the luxury end of the market, it’s important that we underline
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Event Marketer
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Ray-Ban and Elsewhere partnered with the Everyday People day party platform to draw attendees. Since their debut in 1952, Ray-Ban’s Wayfarers have been a mainstay in sunglasses trends, from the ’60s rock revolution to the ’90s hip-hop scene. To engage Gen Z and electronic music fans in its new gem-toned Wayfarer Colorblock Collection, Ray-Ban partnered with Elsewhere—a music venue in Brooklyn, NY—on a summer concert series that reflected the vibrancy of the timeless sunglasses’ fresh, bold hues.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Good news: The outbreak of Covid force majeure cancellations and postponements that plagued the industry in 2020 did not lead to a rash of precedent-setting lawsuits. Most meeting planners found ways to move ahead, even if there were some tense moments and damages paid. Now, the question is how to build contracts moving forward. Phoenix-based hotel attorney Lisa Devlin sat down for some rapid-fire questions about what is and isn’t working today and offered her prescription for a win-win solution
EventMB
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Skift Take: The 2022 edition of IMEX America sent a strong signal that the meetings and events industry is back and booming. Here are our takeaways from the show. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Ticket Tailor is thrilled to announce they have been named a finalist for the Best Ticketing Technology category in this years’ Event Technology Awards. Driven by the mantra of “Growth on Purpose”, over the last decade Ticket Tailor has grown from an unknown name in the world of ticketing to now selling over 1m tickets a month. Today, they are one of the world’s biggest self-serve ticketing platforms – loved by event organizers all over the globe – with ticket sales
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Event Marketer
OCTOBER 17, 2022
The layout of the Urban Cenote pop-up included a top floor with an open bar and a ground floor offering sampling and interactive experiences. In Mexico, cenotes are natural wonders—sinkholes among age-old caves with crystal-clear waters where adventurers can swim, scuba dive and relax. For the U.S. launch of its new premium product, Cristalino, Espolòn Tequila wanted to draw attention to its roots in Los Altos de Jalisco, Mexico, by recreating the idyllic atmosphere of the Yucatán Peninsula’s c
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Group gatherings in conference meetings spaces are great. Group gatherings in meeting spaces with a haunted, scary story behind them are better—or, at least, more adventurous. Stories of children walking halls, Prohibition-era gamblers roaming around pool areas and elevators taking guests where it wants them to go are all stories that have passed from person to person at these properties through the years.
EventMB
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Skift Take: Demand for hotel space is rising almost as fast as inflation. In this challenging climate, what can meeting and event professionals do to secure the best deal? Five experts from Hilton spill their secrets. — Hilton Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Event Industry News
OCTOBER 20, 2022
From small, intimate gatherings to large scale corporate events, Tate Events take pride in delivering memorable event experiences through innovative food and beautiful gallery spaces. And with the festive season drawing in closer, Tate has launched two new Christmas party packages. Tate knows that not everyone is looking for a bespoke event, and have created a reception and dinner package, which both include venue hire and catering.
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People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!
Event Marketer
OCTOBER 17, 2022
A branded entry moment led to the “foyer” of the house where all rooms could be accessed. Even as the live events industry roars back to life, Sephora says its customers continue to show an inclination for virtual experiences. So to meet clients where they are, the brand for a second year took its flagship beauty convention into the digital realm with the SEPHORiA: Virtual House of Beauty.
Smart Meetings
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Victor Diaz. Credit: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington. Diaz is director of operations for Hyatt Regency Lake Washington in the Renton, Washington. Before his new position, Diaz was director of operations at Grand Hyatt San Diego. Diaz has worked in numerous positions at various Hyatt Hotels properties; before the San Diego role, he worked as executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick in New Jersey and Hyatt Regency Dallas, among other positions, beginning in Puerto Rico, his birthplace.
EventMB
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Destinations International’s Don Welsh explains the new booking agreement during IMEX as (from left) Emily Scheiderer, DI; Melissa Riley, Destination DC; Junior Tauvaa, Visit Anaheim, and Dustin Arnheim, Choose Chicago look on. Skift Take: Industry collaboration takes on added importance in a post-pandemic world. Destinations International has launched a new toolkit to help. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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