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Use Event Sponsorships To Stretch Your Budget Dollars Further

Maritz Global Events

The National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS) has been particularly adept at creating event sponsorships that enhance experiences for guests in meaningful ways. But the expense for food and beverage at events can be a steep one. The big question is: HOW? Attendees need to eat.

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10 Can’t-Miss Education Sessions at IMEX America

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If business with suppliers on the show floor is the main meal at the IMEX America show, then the 150-plus educational offerings for meeting professionals are the appetizer, snack, and dessert. Coordinating the behemoth task is Tahira Endean, head of programming and a self-described “total event nerd.”

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Code Red! Your Fix-It Guide for Today’s Event Emergencies

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Going into full hostess mode, she arranged for a hospitality suite stocked with food and a changing room in case early arrivals wanted to hit the beach before the welcome reception. “I For a recent event, she whipped up a “gala in a box,” with robust cheese, charcuterie and snack packs people could eat at their well-spaced seats.

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Hybrid Events: A Short-Term Solution or Long-Term Strategy?

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There is still production needed for virtual, but the additional A/V costs are not going to outweigh the cost-savings from having a smaller venue, less food & beverage costs, and other items needed on site. We all know a major point of coming together at events is to network, so making sure that is available is key, and so doable.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Event

Maritz Global Events

In one fell swoop allow them to: Register for your event. Identify any special food requirements. Purchase other items (VIP tour, networking event, clothing, books). Make sure your website has recent blogs, videos, and podcasts, highlighting your event. Add a trade show. Book their hotel room.

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Highlights from IMEX America 2016

SmartMeetings

Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) drew crowds to its trade show booth with a citywide interactive screen, which allowed users to access to hotel, convention and event spaces through the power of touch-screen technology. LVCVA developed the trade show booth over the past year in partnership with Inhance Digital.

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The Most Influential Event Tech Trends for 2019 & Beyond- Part 1

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The global event management software market was valued at $6.4 The ultimate aim of AR events gamification apps is to motivate attendees to cover most of the important events’ booths so that they can engage with exhibitors, delegates and other attendees. billion in 2017 and is estimated to be $11.06 billion by 2022.