Attendease

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

As abrupt as it was, the shift to virtual programming hasn’t been all bad news for event managers; as HubSpot has shared, “Being online allows us to invite more people to be part of the INBOUND community. With travel costs eliminated we can reach attendees all around the globe.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Action Area 1 is a core focus for Peter Duthie, CEO at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Glasgow – host venue for COP26: “Central to achieving our net zero goal is the development of an ambitious energy strategy which will transition the campus to renewable energy. The launch of the Roadmap was Phase 2 of Net Zero Carbon Events initiative.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Morris goes on to consider the parameters of ‘experiential’, how virtual is no replacement for face-to-face in event world, the increase in the want for global reach through Covid and out this side and how travel can heighten anticipation and productivity. Much more too, of course.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Action Area 1 is a core focus for Peter Duthie, CEO at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) Glasgow – host venue for COP26: “Central to achieving our net zero goal is the development of an ambitious energy strategy which will transition the campus to renewable energy. The launch of the Roadmap was Phase 2 of Net Zero Carbon Events initiative.

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Skift

JANUARY 15, 2020

Marriott International Skift Take: China has become a hot spot for global business travel and its secondary cities are evolving to accommodate larger conferences and conventions. What should event planners know? The W Xi'an in northwest China is shown here. Marriott has a joint venture with Alibaba.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 14, 2019

A newly released Incentive Research Foundation 2019 Trends Study showed that incentive travel is an increasing priority in a world where acquisitions are creating bigger companies, and getting teams producing together quickly is essential to making the deal pencil out. Market Driven. market volatility and a tightening U.S.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The acquisition of IME Connect follows the merger of Miami-based A-Plus Meetings & Events and Utah-based Columbus Travel into M-Plus Global Events earlier in 2022. The way companies join forces at this point in the recovery may not follow traditional models of hostile takeovers and mass mergers. Newest Acquisition.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Whether physical or cyber, events without ample security not only makes events less safe, they also make the possibility of creating personal and professional connections much less likely, as attendees spend more time worrying about their physical safety or their sensitive information being breached. 10 Safest Places to Travel in 2022.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Maritz Global Events released its Industry Trends Report at IMEX America with some eye-popping data on the rising cost of hotels, airfares, F&B, and other event-budget elements. For its Industry Trends Report, October 2023 edition, Maritz Global Events crunched numbers from the U.S.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 9, 2019

Consolidation continues in the global event management marketplace, with Travel Leaders Group investing more in international assets that expand its reach in a crowded marketplace. Read More.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

Held this year on Thursday, April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day is “an international day of advocacy showcasing the undeniable value that business meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, exhibitions, conferences, and conventions bring to people, businesses, and communities,” according to the U.S. Everyone has help along the way.

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

After one big effort in August, nearly six times as many Maritz Global Events employees are certified in event sustainability. Over the past year, a handful of employees at Maritz Global Events, Fenton, Mo., had earned their SEPC.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 14, 2022

In her new position, Breden will be a key representative of the association and support EIC’s CEO, Amy Calvert, and EIC’s standing committees and taskforces as they create and implement new research and products to support the global events industry in its recovery. Stephanie Harris , President, The Incentive Research Foundation.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Dominguez noted that even though mega-conferences were absent last year, borders are now largely open and travel is back with a vengeance. Travel is back, in Dominguez’s eyes. Travel is back, in Dominguez’s eyes. For those who did some ‘revenge travel’ last year, Dominguez says ‘revenge meetings’ is the next thing.

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EventMB

JUNE 2, 2022

However, we can’t deny the challenges of a new business reality – labor shortages, travel disruptions, supply chain issues. The on-site Covid test center was a handy addition, particularly for those requiring negative tests to travel back to the U.S. However, planners are resourceful, adaptable and determined by nature.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 21, 2016

Each year, thousands of meeting and business travel professionals head to the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) annual conference to unveil new products , participate in education sessions and discuss the industry’s latest trends. Meetings and events make up a category of spend that is closely tied to business travel.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Such economic headwinds are anticipated to slow but not upend a sustained travel recovery. The Global Business Events Barometer was created by Oxford Economics using data provided by Amadeus Hospitality, Cvent, the Global Business Travel Association and STR Global.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 18, 2024

The sustainability program is designed to assist guests and meeting planners in developing a deeper understanding of their carbon footprint while traveling. She has served as an ardent steward of climate-positive business.

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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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TicketBud

JANUARY 11, 2024

Brands can’t afford to not prioritize sustainable approaches and will need to ensure that their people on the ground deliver against this ambition,” says Carina Filek, COO at Elevate Global, in an article appearing in Conference News. These efforts may also help companies demonstrate their economic and social sustainability.

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Glow Global Events

APRIL 28, 2023

Our mission statement reflects our commitment to top-quality productions and seamless service As we at Glow Global Events approach our 25 th anniversary, we’ve been reflecting on our journey, our accomplishments, and everything that sets us apart. In short, we’ve got your back.

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EventMB

MAY 12, 2022

When Jay Kinghorn was the associate managing director of the Utah Office of Tourism , he was constantly frustrated by the dearth of visitor data he knew would enhance the agency’s ability to promote itself, support its members, and enhance the experience of individual travelers as well as meeting groups.

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GEVME

JULY 16, 2021

This course comes as part of NYP’s ongoing educational partnership with GlobalSign.in (GEVME’s parent company) to nurture Singapore’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions) industry capabilities and foster the next generation of event managers.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Designed by event planners for event planners, the EventsAir platform gives you the ability to manage your event, conference, meeting or function with ease. Built on the highly secure and scalable Microsoft Azure cloud-based platform, you have total control of your event anywhere anytime in real time across all devices.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 2, 2016

Don't let attendees' perceptions keep you from giving them the opportunity to enrich their lives through international travel. The only way to know what it's like on the ground in your destination is to be on the ground. read more.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 28, 2022

He has also worked in management roles for Visit Oakland, San Francisco Travel Association, Park Central Hotel in San Francisco and others. Dallas-based global event company Freeman promoted Moggré to chief client officer. Martin Moggré. NCVC) appointed Schult as CMO. Pete Clearwater (VSPC) in the greater St.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

All Covid protocols will be observed at the meeting space, and people who choose not to travel will be accommodated with some digital options. “At CES is the world’s largest innovation event, and we have thousands of people coming from around the world to see and show products that will make life better.”. “CES Safe Travels.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 12, 2024

On April 11, Global Meetings Industry Day was marked by in-person educational sessions and meet-ups, a 12-hour virtual event, hundreds of social-media posts—and even an original poem. Here, Rachel Andrews, head of global events for Cvent, spoke on developing an institutional event-program process.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2021

So, for both private and business events, you’ll need to build value and interest that will sway your attendees to toss aside their sweatpants and decide that the benefits of attending your event outweigh any possible travel risk. While in Arizona, all restrictions on organized events have been lifted.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 11, 2021

We still believe wholeheartedly that a resurgence will come, but sadly we do not believe it will happen in time for us to deliver a strong and successful event in May. The vaccine roll-out and improvements in rapid testing programmes give us great confidence for the prospects of our industry and of travel in general.

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Event Industry News

JUNE 1, 2022

Cvent (Nasdaq: CVT), a market-leading meetings, events, travel and hospitality technology provider, is one of several key industry leaders supporting and helping fund the beta version of the sustainability web app: SAM , which was recently launched by In-House Corporate Events (ICE).

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Event Leadership Institute

JULY 7, 2021

Meeting and event companies will need to continue to offer remote work and other flexible work options. Business travel may change to more multi-day trips and fewer day trips, reduced frequency of meetings. Traveler sentiment says they do want to get back on the road again as soon as they get back in offices,” she said.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

She began working in a travel agency and later moved into business. She also partially resides in Hamburg, for her current role as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at CCH-Congress Center Hamburg, a multifaceted location for conventions and events in Hamburg. “Now

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 6, 2023

Becky Balchin, head of project operations at global events and engagement agency Live Group , has been selected as a mentee for the 2023/2024 Fast Forward 15 (FF15) mentoring programme. Her expertise and leadership transform ambitious ideas into awe-inspiring events.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 20, 2022

As the country is facing its seventh Covid wave , international travelers must be part of a guided package tour, led by an escort. While countries like Japan have expressed hesitance to reopening, others have opened up completely to visitors and business events of all kinds. Responses by countries in the region have varied greatly.

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Eventmobi

JUNE 23, 2020

We asked Event Planners if they are planning to incorporate a hybrid strategy for events going forward, and if yes, to share their insights into how that will work. With attendees no longer limited by travel costs or schedule conflicts, you can reach all over the world to find attendees. Melissa Park, Global Event Producer.

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Techsytalk

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The pandemic powered many global event partnerships in a way that has made our industry better. In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Clark to learn more about how she’s been helping the techsytalk team do things we couldn’t do on our own, and how she’s helping and learning from event planners all over the world!

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