Event Industry News

MARCH 15, 2021

HBAA, the association for the meetings, events and accommodation industry, is calling for the UK government to urgently lift the current ban on venue site inspection visits because it is delaying and preventing meeting and event bookings and blocking the industry’s return to business.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 8, 2022

For over 25 years, The Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) has brought together meeting planners of all kinds – independent, corporate, or government – with event suppliers. Meet the Person Behind the Magic. ” – Samantha Nagy, Marketing Strategist, Event Attendee. About the CMEE. Event Goal. The Challenge.

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Eventmobi

DECEMBER 8, 2022

For over 25 years, The Canadian Meetings + Events Expo (CMEE) has brought together meeting planners of all kinds – independent, corporate, or government – with event suppliers. Meet the Person Behind the Magic. ” – Samantha Nagy, Marketing Strategist, Event Attendee. About the CMEE. Event Goal.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

In case you haven’t had your fill of politics during this election season, let’s talk about government meetings. I asked Donna DeClementi, Hunt Valley Inn’s director of sales and marketing, over lunch at the hotel’s Cinnamon Tree restaurant, where you would be well-advised to try the house-made potato chips.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

And then there are plenty of unconferences focussed on social and cultural issues, like leadership , DEI , the environment , peace work , political movements , good government , animal welfare , veterans rights —the list goes on! Don’t waste your time, or mine, submitting such meetings; they will not be listed!]

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

In fact, most saw continued stability and growth for their events — and many also blamed the strong economy — which in turn creates a seller’s market — for making their job more challenging. government shutdown — which wasn’t even on respondents’ radars when they participated in the survey in November. 30 — is that the U.S.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2024

Davis Meyer and Sean Smith Davis Meyer (left) and Sean Smith (right), Visit Greater Palm Springs Visit Greater Palm Springs makes two new appointments to support its government relations and economic development initiatives. Meyer is promoted to the role of vice president of government and industry relations.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Meeting Planners Takeaway: Consider that the cost may be anywhere from $15-25 (or possibly more) and that as the system rolls out, electronic delays or snafus are possible. If you have participants meeting in the United Kingdom this year or after 2023, build in education about the requirement in your planning.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 23, 2023

New figures show that the meetings market is hot. In both November and December 2022, the number of business meetings and events in the U.S. However, a number of factors could threaten this rebound, making it critical that meeting planners prove the value of their meetings to each of their stakeholder groups in the right way.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2023

The draft Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill sets out the requirements that, under Martyn’s Law, venues and other organisations will have to meet to ensure public safety. Martyn’s Law’ is a tribute to Martyn Hett who was killed alongside 21 others in the Manchester Arena terrorist attack in 2017.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2024

Spencer is appointed as senior vice president of sales & marketing, luxury, lifestyle & Hawaii. He brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and hospitality to his new role, in which he will oversee an integrated sales, marketing and communications strategy for Highgate’s Hawaii portfolio.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

Knowland and Amadeus combined their data to provide a better understanding of meeting demand by market segment plus average meeting attendance, total event space used, and other elements. Government meetings are just two percent of the total. Government meetings are just two percent of the total.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

FLOCC’s first edition — a second is planned for August 2024 in Coral Gables — drew close to 150 attendees, mostly from Florida-based DMOs, attractions, events, hotels, and marketing agencies. As of January2024, 18 conventions have backed out of meeting in her destination due to the political environment. See how U.S. Jennifer N.

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Event Industry News

JULY 13, 2020

The Events Industry Alliance (EIA), which represents the UK’s event organisers, venues and suppliers, is making an urgent call on the UK Government to provide clear guidance and proposals for the rapid re-opening of the UK exhibitions sector, warning of severe economic and employment consequences if action is not taken.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

Sheridan President and CEO of Meet Boston and co-chair, Meetings Mean Business Coalition What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry? Read More : Event Safety PSA: Failing to Prepare Could Cost You Mark Cooper CEO of IACC What does the official end of Covid mean for the meetings industry?

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EventMB

MAY 17, 2022

The Arabian Travel Market (ATM) that concluded in Dubai on May 12 is testament to the fact that live events are irreplaceable and no virtual extravaganza can replace the human element of in-person events. Arabian Travel Market 2021 was one of the very first travel trade shows to take place in Dubai last year.

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Event Industry News

MAY 29, 2020

What should ballrooms look like when we are all back to meeting again? Meeting planners no longer have to worry about figuring that out. A new event-tech tool could smooth the return to meeting by making it easy to plan room layouts that take each region’s safety rules and recommendations into account.

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Event Industry News

JULY 16, 2020

IACC has today launched its ‘Critical Pathway to Re-opening’ guide, which shares in-depth strategies and advice on how to reopen venues safely, created specifically for venues hosting meetings, training courses and smaller conferences for up to 150 delegates. The guide is free to download for IACC certified venues and associate members.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2022

It seems like not so long ago that everyone was talking about the death of meetings and conventions. But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course. How Covid-19 Impacted Large-Scale Meetings and Conventions. Let’s dive in.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 15, 2020

Members advised that the government would need to work early and closely with the events industry on when it plans to loosen or lift social distancing/mass gathering restrictions. Members were also keen for VisitBritain to be funded so that it could promote the UK in market. The Board will meet again on the 14 th May.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 1, 2019

Each year, meeting planners who are members of PCMA and an additional group of Convene meeting planner subscribers receive an extensive Meetings Market Survey, which requests proprietary information and budget projections for their organizations. More Meetings Market Survey. Small Meetings.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

Paul Pomerantz Paul Pomerantz, ASAE As managing director of ASAE ’s Association Governance Institute (AGI), Pomerantz will lead the launch of the new initiative, which is dedicated to promoting excellence in governance practice for Associations. Dringham enters as director of marketing.

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PCMA Convene

APRIL 8, 2022

“With the latest updates to recommended mask policies from the CDC, are associations with spring meetings still mandating masks onsite? With regards to protocols and mandates, you obviously want to follow local government regulations. Cole Sales , Marketing Manager, Engaged Companies. So far, [registration] numbers have been up.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Whova’s platform consists of an award-winning event app , efficient online registration , powerful event marketing , and time-saving event management tools. Whova has powered over 25,000 in-person, 8,000 virtual, and 2,500 hybrid conferences, including association and government events, trade shows, expos, and community gatherings.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Following a devastating earthquake in Morocco, Marrakesh remains a strong meetings destination On September 8, 2023, Morocco experienced an earthquake of 6.8 The government’s repair efforts are centered mainly in the Atlas countryside villages which saw the extent of the damage. Areas as far as Casablanca felt vibrations.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2021

The live events and music industry which includes exhibitions; conferences; music arenas; festivals; theatres and indoor sporting events, welcomes the establishment of the Events Research Programme and the safe return of live events as part of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown. It is time for their return.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 11, 2024

Leading London events venue, The QEII Centre , has strengthened its director team with the appointment of Elena Gurgul as Sales and Marketing Director and EeLain Ong as Finance Director. With the addition of the two new hires, the senior leadership team for the world-renowned meetings and exhibitions centre is now 60 per cent female.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Water Quality Association staff used the Go-To-Meeting platform to deliver virtual sessions from their headquarters. The following is taken from a presentation by LyNae Schleyer, WQA meetings director and Wesley Bleed, marketing and communications director in the Nov.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) responds to the Chancellor of Exchequer’s Autumn Statement 2023 that today set out the government’s plans for tax and spending.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 29, 2024

Morascini, who has sat on the board of Island County tourism since 2016, takes on the role of marketing and public relations director. She will also lead all marketing efforts and oversee the county’s implementation of its regenerative tourism approach. She will now lead the Aspen resort’s sales efforts and strategic initiatives.

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Event Industry News

JULY 6, 2020

The restrictions around meetings and events in Hamburg have been relaxed. As per German government regulations, the minimum distance of 1.5 On 1 July, the Hamburg State released new regulations for the business events industry as follows: · Indoor events with fixed seating – 650 people max.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2022

So if you are an association working with healthcare workers, best to look for AMCs that meet or exceed expectations established by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education ( ACCME ). When shortlisting, look for AMCs that have proven experience with the specific community that you are serving or onboarding as members.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

More than 170 delegates representing the UK government and the global business events, associations and education sectors, joined The Business of Events’ UK Policy Forum, which took place yesterday (08 November 2023) at IET London: Savoy Place in Westminster. In the UK £9.4

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Event profs can plan conventions, exhibitions, corporate events, meetings, fundraisers, weddings, and other events.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

HBAA is urging the Government to provide the Meetings, Events, and Accommodation sector with clarity and consistency in its recovery roadmap announcement next week. Juliet Price, Consultant Executive Director of HBAA, which represents more than 250 UK member organisations including agency and?venue

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Ali Amin Ali Amin, One10 Leading travel, events, incentives and marketing services company One10 has appointed Amin EVP, Product Management and leader in SaaS product. Kate Yordi Kate Yordi, Visit Mesa Visit Mesa , the regional destination marketing organization for Mesa, Arizona, has expanded its team with the promotion of Yordi.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Here are three ways meeting professionals can benefit from recent technological developments to future-proof their events post-pandemic. One of the key live event components that was missed most during government lockdowns was networking and being able to go and meet new people, build connections and develop business opportunities.

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