Event Industry News

AUGUST 26, 2021

The sector faced great hardship with the global events industry crumbling beneath the weight of unprecedented circumstances. Based upon a self service, white label model the company has worked with international clients to offer first class ticketing solutions which reflect the real world requirements of their operational events.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

When I was invited to be part of the jury at the International Corporate Events (ICE) Awards , I jumped at the opportunity. I was really excited to join this international jury, as it gave me a front row seat to see what some of the best corporate event planners are doing, but there was another reason. Location of Event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2024

Are you ready for the next crisis to strike at your event? Crisis communication is an essential, if often overlooked, element for all events. This is what I learned from planning and communication with internal stakeholders to PR and event cancelation best practices with examples you can use. Do not rely on one method.

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Bizzabo

JANUARY 7, 2019

Each month we interview an events professional who is breaking the mold. This month we spoke with Aleksandra Panyukhina—Head of Event Marketing at SEMrush—about unifying a global events brand, leveraging events for every step of the funnel and tracking event ROI. Tailoring events to the buyer's journey.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It Her business studies took her to Berlin, which is still her main residence.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 16, 2021

The Events Industry Council is gearing up for a global economic-impact study that will quantify losses from the pandemic. It’s been more than two years since the Events Industry Council released the Global Economic Significance of Business Events study, and the world has been through a lot since then.

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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

A trifecta of event trends in 2024 shows promise in creating innovative, immersive, and inclusive events that drive engagement and align with evolving societal values. But embracing advanced event technologies isn’t just a passing fad – it is crucial in revolutionizing the event landscape. “As

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Eventsforce

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Is the events industry facing a technology skills gap? A new research study has found that 47% of event planners say they have limited skills to make confident, informed decisions around their event tech investments, despite holding responsibility in the majority of organisations. It seems so. Which makes us question….

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TicketBud

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This holds true for event management, which when done sustainably can help the environment, as well as improve an organization’s reputation, cost efficiency and long-term success. According to a study published in Nature Communications, the global events industry accounts for more than 10% of global CO2 emissions annually.

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Eventscase Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ethics and corporate social responsibility (CSR) play a pivotal role in shaping the meetings and events industry. This blog explores the significance of ethics and CSR in events, highlighting their impact on event planning and the overall event experience.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The Green Events and Innovations Conference (GEI 15), the foremost conference for sustainable events is delighted to announce the first speakers for the 15th edition, which will take place on 28th February 2023 at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. . GEI is AGF‘s flagship event and is organised in partnership with the ILMC.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 3, 2017

The nearly 50-year-old organization recently announced that it will alter the format and timing of its meetings, moving from an every-other-year Congress to an annual Global Congress , starting in 2019. Both events began to resemble each other, featuring educational components, abstracts, and cutting-edge medication information. “We

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Meeting Tomorrow

JUNE 21, 2022

As many planners found over the last two years, there are dozens of hybrid events benefits, including sustainability. A study by researchers at Cornell found that events and conferences with 50% in-person participation (and 50% virtual) have the potential to slash overall carbon footprint and energy use by two-thirds.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

At the IMEX America show in Las Vegas in early November, Greg Bogue, enterprise vice president of brand, experience, and innovation systems for Maritz Global Events, cited those five attributes of effective communication with potential event attendees. Attractive. In short, images work better than text. Personalized.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

Meeting professionals are starting to rebook events in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, but continuing waves of Covid and cautious restrictions from some countries are resulting in a slow restart. While countries like Japan have expressed hesitance to reopening, others have opened up completely to visitors and business events of all kinds.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In the same month that 93-year old Sir David Attenborough’s witness statement, “A Life on Our Planet” launches on Netflix, the IMEX Group (global business event organiser) is publishing a research report that urges the global meetings, incentive travel and events industry to adopt a new economic model – the circular economy.

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Glow Global Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As we head into this final stretch of 2021, Glow Global Events has several incredible achievements and exciting new developments to celebrate. Hats off to Founder Cheryl Gentry, who just made the BizBash 500, a list of 2021’s most influential event professionals.

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Certain

APRIL 21, 2023

How AI is Revolutionizing Event Management Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the event management industry by automating and optimizing many of the processes involved in planning events. A a recent study by Grand View Research reports that the global event management software market size will reach to $11.4

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 26, 2019

Although we do our best to provide up-to-date event management news, we also look for fresh event industry insights on other blogs and web services to improve our professional activity. You’re welcome to use our event blogging tutorial and benefit from the top blogging tips and blog examples for ultimate results.

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Glow Global Events

JANUARY 15, 2021

From exclusive content to merch, online events have unlimited potential. 2021 is already off to a more hopeful start for the events industry. In Austin, home to several popular conferences and festivals like SXSW, local experts estimate that some events could resume by early summer. Key revenue sources from virtual events.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

“It’s sad that the United Nations, which promotes accessibility for people with disabilities, in 2021 doesn’t worry about accessibility at its own events.”. The lack of attention to this planning detail at a global event underscores the need to think about accessibility at every stage in the attendee journey as face-to-face events return.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2023

About the CMP Events Industry Council launched the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) Program in 1985 to provide meeting industry professionals with specialized continuing education. Today, the CMP certification is a globally-recognized distinction. In 2006, he earned his CMP certification from EIC.

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Event Marketer

JUNE 20, 2023

This new feature is a game changing experience for virtual events. This data can be viewed in real-time or post-event with customizable reports. An unlimited number of events can be customized and deployed quickly with an annual license. Attendee satisfaction at 97% was the highest ever recorded for a Logitech virtual event.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The digital transformation of the events industry came rapidly, without warning and without an invitation. While we didn’t RSVP to this global event, we do what most do to make the most of our situation: We Adapt. Where are you in your virtual event journey? Are you interested in leveling up your virtual event?

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

He grew up to become one of Events Industry Council’s (EIC) proud Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). But this profession isn’t too far off; he tells Smart Meetings that “the discipline, preparation and vision” present in the fighter pilots of Top Gun are “all essential when leading a team and planning missions – I mean, events!”

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Event Industry News

JULY 20, 2021

Companies, organisations, brands and event managers who have pro actively incorporated, championed and demonstrated diverse and inclusive elements in their events are welcome to submit an application. This will also produce industry standard case studies and examples which can be referred to for all in the industry.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

Companies, organisations, brands and event managers who have pro actively incorporated, championed and demonstrated diverse and inclusive elements in their events are welcome to submit an application. This will also produce industry standard case studies and examples which can be referred to for all in the industry.

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Event Planning BluePrint

JULY 6, 2019

Whether you’re driving to an event, washing the dishes or stuck in traffic, podcasts are a great way to stay current and up-to-date with the latest trends and happenings in the event industry. So, which are the best event planning podcasts to listen to (and learn from)? Event Planning Podcasts. Turn of Events.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 18, 2019

After looking at future meeting set-ups, formats and how to engage different attendee types to create successful events in the two previous project phases, research phase III is now completing the picture and exploring the ‘why’ of meetings and events. Innovation Catalogue Reloaded.

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SpotMe Blog

AUGUST 25, 2022

New to hybrid event planning? A hybrid event can be a great investment for your company – in fact, 86% of B2B organizations that host one see a positive ROI within 7 months. But, to get to that ROI, you first have to know how to plan a hybrid event – and that’s where it gets tricky. What is a hybrid event? Let’s dig in!

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2023

The events industry is a melting pot of talent and diverse backgrounds, with event professionals bringing rich experiences and unique perspectives to the field. But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out? Why Have Event Planning Certifications?

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Eventtia

JANUARY 26, 2024

Searching for the best event management software can be time-consuming and it may require considerable resources. To simplify the process, consider narrowing your choices to a few event management software providers and comparing them using specific criteria. What is Cvent? What is Eventtia? Cvent vs Bizzabo: What Are the Differences?

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

One study revealed that 37% more CEOs rate sustainability as a top priority, compared to 2021. But as critical as it is, the question we’re all asking is, are sustainable events actually possible? First, let’s break it down into the core components we need to consider when planning a sustainable event. The main considerations.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 22, 2020

PCMA today released an update to Business Events Compass , an actionable framework of insights and strategies for business event professionals and their business partners during the pandemic and beyond. 45% of APAC survey respondents expect to attend local events in 2021 and 20% expect to attend regional or national events.

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SevenEvents

JUNE 1, 2023

As event professionals, we know that planning and executing an event is not an easy task. With many event management agencies to choose from, identifying and locating a team which have the necessary skills and expertise for the job can be a challenge.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2023

Learning tracks cover challenges that keep meeting professionals up at night When what is expected to be the largest crowd ever for an events industry trade show arrives at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas in October for IMEX America 2023 , the focus will squarely be on connecting people in new, effective ways. to 12:30 p.m.

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Event Industry News

MAY 6, 2021

Heidi Legein is the founder and Chief Executive Guru at The MICE Guru, a full-service destination management company consulting in – and producing all types of MICE events for global brands virtually or in destination; all over Norway. How long have you worked in the events industry and what keeps you interested in it?

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