Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2023

Prior to this, he was director of rooms at Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, as well as hotel manager task force for Viceroy Palm Jumeirah—Dubai and Viceroy Istanbul. Most recently, Hooker worked as event delivery director for the all-electric motorsport series Formula E. Roger Hooker ExCel London named Hooker chief operating officer.

2012 92

2012 2007 Hotels Hospitality 92

Master the Event

JANUARY 12, 2024

When it comes to planning a meeting or event, whenever possible we all want the top of everything. Basing the rankings on events that took place. Events planned by international associations that alternate between a minimum of three countries and takes place on a regular basis.

2005 40

2005 Association Meetings Meetings Event Planning 40

Eventtia

JUNE 30, 2022

Let us give you a small context of what this event is about and who the organizers are. The event was held at the Istanbul Congress Center. Focused on the Sustainable Future theme, the event aimed to increase the commercial volume of the industry while providing a unique MICE experience to the industry professionals.

B2B 77

B2B Airlines Tourism 2007 77

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Alex Millage joins the live events team as senior events producer – taking the team to nine. Alex has over a decade of experience in the events industry working for the likes of Lemon Zest Events, The Fresh Group and WRG. Alex will report to HGA’s head of live events, Helen Ellis.

2020 78

2020 Conference Meetings Events 78

Event Industry News

AUGUST 20, 2020

Socio, a leading event technology company, have announced the fall release of its end-to-end event management platform, anchored by the launch of its new ticketing and registration system for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, Socio Registration.

Event Management 64

Event Management Management Event Apps Event Technology 64

Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The Meetings Show has announced the UK’s leading exhibition for event, meeting and conference professionals will now be a fully virtual event this October. The show will run virtually from 19-21 October. Indeed, the number of people registering to attend the virtual show since opening has exceeded our expectations.

2020 97

2020 Meetings Tourism Government 97

Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Tarsus Egypt will create a new B2B events platform for local and international customers to build valuable partnerships in the dynamic Egyptian and North African markets. Zuchex Cairo will be the first event of its kind in the region. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Conferences.

B2B 53

B2B Government Sports 2020 53

Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The deals see several high-profile events signing up with Event Genius for exclusive ticketing and travel services, marketing, and access control. Florida 135.

Travel 52

Travel 2022 Marketing Technology 52

Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

Her over 10 years of experience managing digitally focused omnichannel campaigns equips her to bring the bright positivity of meetings and events to this creative city. She has held positions around the globe at Pierre Hotel in New York, Disneyland Paris and Four Seasons Hotel in Istanbul.

Hospitality 89

Hospitality Tourism Hotels Retail 89

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

In addition to quality business meetings, attendees will benefit from the event’s highly targeted programme of education, designed to provide tangible learnings and innovative solutions for attendees in a post-pandemic world, under the theme of ‘New Business, New Tech, New World’.

2021 105

2021 Meetings Tourism Healthcare 105

Socio Events

MAY 5, 2021

Last March, most people thought that Socio, an event tech company focused on in-person events, would never make it through, but the Socio team didn’t let that happen. We are building the hybrid event platform of the future as we speak,” Sakucoglu said. We pivoted fast, made some tough decisions, and took big swings forward.

2016 52

2016 Tech Event Apps Event Tech 52

Socio Events

AUGUST 14, 2020

INDIANAPOLIS, August 12, 2020 — Socio, a leading event technology company, today announced the fall release of its end-to-end event management platform, anchored by the launch of its new ticketing and registration system for virtual, hybrid, and in-person events, Socio Registration.

Event Management 52

Event Management Management Event Apps Event Technology 52

Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The event software company raised a $6M Series A funding round this past summer in part to rapidly hire at its North American headquarters in Indianapolis and EMEA office in Istanbul. The awards arrive at an ideal time for Socio, too.

Tech 52

Tech Marketing Events 52

Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

As restrictions on large gatherings eventually begin to ease, the industry anticipates organizers will pivot to a hybrid event model, which combines a smaller, in-person audience with a virtual audience. I’m looking forward to seeing all of the innovation inspired by the crowdsourced ideas from the top event experts over the next 10 weeks.”.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows 2020 Sponsorships Event Apps 52

Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2019

Cvent, a meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today released its annual list of the Top Meeting Destinations for meetings and events in Europe. For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one ranking as the most popular destination for business meetings and events. Brand Events.

2019 74

2019 Meetings Sports Hospitality 74

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 12, 2022

Downtown’s The Langham, Boston has expanded its meeting and event spaces with the addition of the Wilson Ballroom and Promenade to the historic property. With 312 recently renovated guest rooms, the new spaces allow The Langham to accommodate up to 575 more event guests. for meetings and events. of event space.

Fashion 98

Fashion Food and Beverage Hotels Entertainment 98

Event Industry News

JULY 8, 2019

The board of IFES welcomed Andrew Harrison, director of the Event Supplier and Services Association (ESSA), as its newest board member, following his election at the IFES AGM, held during the IFES World Summit, 26 th -28 th June, Athens. Brand Events. Event Tech. Sporting Events. Areas of interest. Concerts & Tours.

Sports 66

Sports Event Tech Tech Conference 66

Socio Events

JUNE 24, 2020

Latest product launch removes the boundaries of a traditional event, boosting engagement and revenue opportunities. INDIANAPOLIS, (June 18, 2020) Socio, a leading event technology platform for hybrid, virtual, and live events, today released a new community platform.

Sponsorships 52

Sponsorships Event Technology 2020 Event Apps 52

Socio Events

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The event software company raised a $6M Series A funding round this past summer in part to rapidly hire at its North American headquarters in Indianapolis and EMEA office in Istanbul. The awards arrive at an ideal time for Socio, too.

Tech 40

Tech Marketing Events 40

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Mevlana Whirling Dervishes – Konya, Turkey A 1-hour flight from Istanbul, the city of Konya is host to this mesmerising festival celebrating the life of 13th Century, Persian poet and purist, Jalaluddin Rumi. The post 6 wacky winter festivals from around the world appeared first on Event Industry News. Konya is one of […].

Events 40

Events 40

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 27, 2022

One of the chief storytellers at the booth was newly promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith, who took on the role of vice president of sales, meetings and events in early October. Gleeson Smith has been on a “listening tour” with clients and 120 members of the global meetings and events sales team. Kelly Gleeson Smith.

Entertainment 98

Entertainment 2022 Hotels 2024 98

Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

With the Event Technology Awards only a few days away take a look at some of the companies vying to win one of the highest regarded awards in the events industry. Tech-savvy Crewsaders shortlisted for Event Technology Awards. Crewsaders has developed its own in-house mobile-first web-based event management system (EMS).

2018 73

2018 Event Technology Technology 2014 73

Canadian Special Events

MAY 30, 2018

Luxury card brand Lamborghini’s “Urus” made its Canadian debut to 300 guests at the Design Exchange in Toronto earlier this year with the iconic Eatertainment Events & Catering at the helm of the creative design and execution. ” said Eatertainment Senior Event Manager Michel Dauda.

Sports 40

Sports Event Management Venues Management 40

Canadian Special Events

MAY 30, 2018

Luxury card brand Lamborghini’s “Urus” made its Canadian debut to 300 guests at the Design Exchange in Toronto earlier this year with the iconic Eatertainment Events & Catering at the helm of the creative design and execution. ” said Eatertainment Senior Event Manager Michel Dauda.

Sports 40

Sports Event Management Venues Management 40

The Planner's Lounge

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We feature wedding and event planners from around the world with many different levels of experience. We are excited to feature Ireland wedding and event planner Michelle McDermott today! Years Working in the Event Industry: 25+. Years Owning Your Event Planning Business: 20 years. Welcome to our “Day in the Life” series!

Food and Beverage 64

Food and Beverage Hotels Sustainability Fashion 64

Socio Events

JULY 30, 2019

July 30, 2019) – Socio , the leading event management platform for organizations to optimize their live events, today announced a completed raise of $6M in Series A funding. First, it will help Socio rapidly grow its teams at the company’s North American headquarters in Indianapolis and EMEA office in Istanbul.

B2B 52

B2B Trade Shows 2019 Event Apps 52

Event Industry News

MAY 11, 2022

The 2022 UFI European Conference took place over the course of three days, putting the spotlight on important industry topics and challenges faced by exhibition and event industry professionals. The Conference opened with guest speaker Paddy Cosgrave, founder and CEO of Web Summit, who discussed his take for the future of live events.

Conference 52

Conference 2022 Speakers 2015 52

Socio Events

JULY 30, 2019

July 30, 2019) – Socio , the leading event management platform for organizations to optimize their live events, today announced a completed raise of $6M in Series A funding. First, it will help Socio rapidly grow its teams at the company’s North American headquarters in Indianapolis and EMEA office in Istanbul.

B2B 40

B2B Trade Shows 2019 Event Apps 40

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Dana Porter Higgins. Carrie Bligh. ala Kaua’i, A Timbers Resort promoted Bligh to operations director of H?k?ala.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels Tourism 52

Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Hall is currently president and CEO of Little Rock Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she’s worked since 2001, when she joined the travel bureau as assistant director of event operations and event coordinator. Dana Porter Higgins. Carrie Bligh. ala Kaua’i, A Timbers Resort promoted Bligh to operations director of H?k?ala.

Food and Beverage 52

Food and Beverage Hospitality Hotels Tourism 52

SmartMeetings

MAY 16, 2017

As professional event planners grapple with security concerns at meetings , emergency preparedness has become a hot issue. Questions arise about who is responsible for ensuring that business meetings and association events are safe and secure environments (see “ Zeroing In on Security ” from the April issue of Smart Meetings magazine).

Meetings 53

Meetings Government Transportation 2017 53

All Seated

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Learn what’s next for event design with event industry change agents. This season focuses on helping event planners prepare for hybrid events. In this podcast summary, we’re visiting with change agent, Tim Simpson, Brand & Engagement Chief Strategist – Maritz Global Events. Simpson: Istanbul.

Marketing 36

Marketing Global Events Speakers Event Design 36

Event Industry News

JANUARY 25, 2019

Agency Spotlight, the latest addition to the Event Industry News site, profiles the top of the pyramid, the design and creativity behind brand activations, experiences, exhibition USPs and the greater live event model. Annual Events: 51-100. At their core, they believe that an event is a story; live, in-person and in real time.

2002 71

2002 2009 Speakers Retail 71

Event Marketer

JUNE 23, 2022

What might have been a one-off event for a series premiere in some previous life, instead was conceived as a storyline of touchpoints that kept unfolding over multiple weeks throughout the series’ run—all over the globe—with tune-in hype and social hype moments planned across digital broadcasts, gaming and immersive in-person events and activations.

2022 86

2022 Entertainment 2021 Marketing 86

PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

She was making preparations for the organization’s flagship event, ESC Congress, to be held in Barcelona the following week, Aug. MedPage Today polled a group of cardiologists to see if the attacks had an impact on their decision to attend the event. On the afternoon of Aug. Martha Gulati (@DrMarthaGulati) August 18, 2017.

2017 40

2017 Consulting Medical Meetings Management 40

SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

We looked into what makes these the most Instagrammed cities, locations, hotels and museums, and have described why planners might want to hold their next event ( and take their next #selfie ) in these can’t-miss places. Many of the city’s bars, clubs and restaurants also can be used as event spaces. Top 10 Most Instagrammed Cities.

2017 44

2017 2016 Hotels Travel 44

Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

“Coffee is hot right now,” says Tracy Stuckrath, a food & beverage expert and founder of Thrive Meetings and Events. From the Coffee Bar Archives: Wake Up and Smell Eight Strategies for ‘Coffee Experiential’ 2024 Food & Beverage Trends to Inspire Your Event Menus How to incorporate it into your exhibit?

Trade Shows 71

Trade Shows Food and Beverage 2024 Contracts 71