EventMB

MARCH 27, 2024

Skift Take: Between the PCMA-led Business Events Industry Week and the U.S. Travel-led Global Meetings Industry Day, there is plenty of opportunity to celebrate the industry in April — Miguel Neves and Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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JUNE 24, 2022

Eventbrite’s Events Industry Report is designed to keep event creators like you informed about the evolving landscape of the events industry. Read on for expert industry insights, event marketing tips, Eventbrite trends, and more. Eventbrite Tips & Tricks The dawn of “Hot Event Summer” is here!

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JUNE 24, 2022

Eventbrite’s Events Industry Report is designed to keep event creators like you informed about the evolving landscape of the events industry. Read on for expert industry insights, event marketing tips, Eventbrite trends, and more. Eventbrite Tips & Tricks The dawn of “Hot Event Summer” is here!

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EventMB

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Skift Take: With industrial buildings transformed into state-of-the-art venues, a growing reputation as the “Silicon Valley of Europe,” and a blossoming tourism industry, discover why Poland is becoming a first choice for event and meeting planners worldwide.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2024

Meetings planners converge to share their experiences April 11th, 2024, marks the annual Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) where meeting professionals all over the world will be able to share and learn from each other about the importance of the meetings industry on a global scale. Travel is essential to the success of the U.S.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

And it’s not just gamers or tech enthusiasts who are talking about it, but also Big Tech companies like Meta and Microsoft announcing various developments in this space – clearly signaling that every business and industry needs to gear up for it. But what is the metaverse and how is it going to impact the event industry?

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EventMB

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: OVG plans to certify more than 60 convention venues to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards in a phased approach. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Many event professionals are hoping and waiting for a meeting industry new normal. Such areas are already holding local in-person events, but safe inter-regional meetings are not possible. Such areas are already holding local in-person events, but safe inter-regional meetings are not possible.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 14, 2021

EventMB will be hosting its Event Trends Summit 2022 tomorrow (December 15), but what has other industry research predicted for the coming year? The post 2022 Predictions for the Event Industry by Eileen Wennekers appeared first on [link].

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2022

Last year in May, when in-person events started showing signs of life again (after being nonexistent with the pandemic), our team set out to check the pulse of our event community with a 2021 Back to In-Person Events Survey — leaving us with really helpful insights as we evaluated how event professionals were feeling about a comeback.

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Event Age by Swapcard

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Event season is in full swing! Here at Swapcard, we’ve had the opportunity to not only support organizers as they deliver unforgettable in-person experiences, but also participate as attendees and exhibitors in support of the events industry.

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2022 Events Sustainability Event Tech 158

EventMB

MAY 4, 2023

Skift Take: The Events Industry Council’s CMP Advance is a conference built by CMPs for CMPs. While it has evolved during its four-year pause, it remains focused on connection and hands-on learning experiences. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Skift Take: The value of event communities and professional associations became clear during the pandemic and now seems more important than ever amid the increased demand for educational resources and networking opportunities. Refugio Garcia Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Planning BluePrint

MARCH 7, 2024

As event planners, our success hinges not just on our ability to organize and execute events flawlessly but also on the strength of our professional network and relationships. The Importance of Networking in the Event Industry Networking serves as the backbone of the event planning industry.

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EventMB

APRIL 15, 2022

Over the past two years, many event professionals have reskilled themselves to meet market needs. As a result, industry training has had to adapt by implementing new educational offerings. The Covid pandemic served as a major disruptor of the events industry, prompting widespread restrictions on in-person gatherings across the globe.

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

The massacred event industry has been in need of some good news for a while. The post New Vaccine Optimism Boosts the Event Industry by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. The post New Vaccine Optimism Boosts the Event Industry by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Events 254

EventMB

AUGUST 22, 2022

Skift Take: Staffing shortages continue to hurt the event industry, and employers across the globe are scrambling to fill jobs. Can apprenticeships help the event industry find the staff it needs? In the U.S. alone, there are around 10.7 million vacancies. Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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ePly

JANUARY 9, 2024

As we enter 2024, the events industry is evolving at an unparalleled pace, heralding new challenges and opportunities for event professionals. From COVID-19’s impacts to the ever-changing expectations of attendees and technology, our industry is set to see dramatic shifts in the coming years.

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EventMB

MAY 18, 2020

As the uncertainty continues, the event industry is discussing the path forward. Some event professionals want a comeback as fast as possible, others feel the risk for attendees and staff. Should events open or wait? The latest data and research point to a very complex comeback for the event industry.

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EventMB

APRIL 10, 2023

billion in losses resulted from sophisticated business impersonation scams in 2022, and the events industry is fighting back. Skift Take: An estimated $2.6 Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Destinations with a strong reputation within a given industry will become a hub for that industry’s events. The post How Industry Strongholds Will Become Event Destination Staples by Visit Baltimore appeared first on [link]. Sponsored by Visit Baltimore What location do you associate with fine dining?

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Travel Events Event Technology Technology 217

EventMB

JULY 13, 2023

Skift Take: SAG-AFTRA, the union representing more than 160,000 television and movie actors, voice artists, and other entertainment professionals, has gone on strike, and the events industry is feeling the effects. San Diego Comic-Con, one of the West Coast’s biggest conventions, kicks off on July 20 but will have much less star power.

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EventMB

MAY 7, 2021

In our efforts to keep track of the state of the event industry, we surveyed EventMB readers in February/March 2021 on a number of different questions related to their experience and how they see the industry developing. The post State of the Event Industry Report: Q1 2021 by EventMB Studio Team appeared first on [link].

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EventMB

MARCH 31, 2022

The tight labor market is fuelling demand for freelance services in the event industry. As it has in many industries, the gig economy is having a […]. The post The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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EventMB

JANUARY 20, 2023

Skift Take: Tommy Goodwin, vice president, Government Affairs for the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, discusses the value and power of advocacy for the meetings industry. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

MARCH 30, 2023

Skift Take: This comprehensive collection of statistics on the meetings industry will empower your conversations about the value of business events. Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Event Industry News

APRIL 17, 2024

Event Sustainability Live (ESL), the premier event dedicated to advancing sustainability in the event industry, is proud to announce its partnership with Purpose Sustainability Strategy, a sustainable event strategy education + consulting firm and Purpose Net Zero, their subsequent travel emissions measurement technology, to collaborate and advocate (..)

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EventSource

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

After so many years apart, it’s refreshing and exciting to be networking with the event industry again. The Evergreen Brick Works Event Industry Night, or #CampEvergreen, provided just that- a wildly inspired space expertly created by talented vendors to foster connection and conversation.

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Food and Beverage Events 2022 Tech 109

EventMB

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Do all events need to offer an option to participate remotely? Are employees working remotely more or less attracted to in-person events? These are some of the fascinating questions we will address with industry leaders at the upcoming Future of the Event Industry: 2022 Outlook Summit.

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EventMB

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The discovery of a new Covid variant has sparked panic across the globe and left many event professionals dealing with mass cancellations. While it’s still early days, it’s crucial to unpack Omicron’s impact on our industry and understand how we can move forward. The events industry was one of the first sectors to be shut […].

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Events 207

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The Events Industry Council (EIC) invites meeting and event professionals to participate in a survey that will help inform the next stage of the Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) standards and exam. The post Help Improve CMP Standards with Events Industry Council appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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EventMB

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Skift Take: A proliferation of internal meetings and customer advisory boards will help the meetings industry continue to grow next year. Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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EventMB

MARCH 3, 2020

Last week was undeniably one of the toughest on record for the event industry. I started writing about events just a couple of years before the last financial crisis. The post A New Dawn for the Events Industry by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. Is there light at the end of the tunnel?

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EventMB

OCTOBER 27, 2020

As the worst crisis ever to hit the event industry is wreaking havoc with damage that it will take years to contain, there are lingering questions that will shape the future of events. The post 20 Questions Facing The Event Industry in 2021 by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link]. We’ll explore some.

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EventSource

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

This past week, the newly launched NewAge Events Centre opened its doors to industry professionals, welcoming clients, family, and VIPs to check out this super versatile 20,000 sqft space! A big thanks to Matt at Cliq Creative Photography for capturing the event.

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