Event Industry News

JUNE 7, 2021

Green Tourism, the world’s leading sustainable certification programme, is giving event venues the tools that they need for a sustainable recovery from the pandemic with the launch today of its Green Meetings Standard. Green Tourism was founded in 1997 and has grown to include more than 2,500 members spread across 22 countries.

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Hubilo Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Why have a keynote speaker at your event? This where you need keynote speakers at your event or conference. Often event planners find it difficult to find an easy reference list of keynote speakers or guest speakers for various industry segments. Keynote speakers in Marketing and Sales. Seth Godin Who is he?

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 4, 2017

Storytelling has become the new black in every industry as marketers use the power of narrative to engage and inspire. According to booking and management software company TrekkSoft , 73 percent of destination budgets are spent on marketing experiences. Show the story. Africa Winner: #TrueTunisia. Middle East Winner: This is Egypt.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2022

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds. Much Respect. “We

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Attendease

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The positive publicity and tourism revenue that these events attract makes them hard to resist. All-in-one platforms like Attendease by Tripleseat provide powerful tools for registration, marketing, logistics, reporting, and more. Cities and countries still compete fiercely to host these infrequent yet high-profile events. Learn More!

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Exchanges focus around meeting face-to-face with a wide array of vendors, buyers, and mountain tourism suppliers from around the world. Exchanges will be held at the Dobson Ice Arena.

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Event Industry News

MAY 28, 2020

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) held an online MICE Tourism Update attended by around 740 industry partners on 25th May 2020 (Monday) to introduce a multi-pronged recovery plan for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Strengthen supports for trade marketing. Image Rebuilding.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Organizers can give local speakers and/or local businesses impacted by the legislation a platform at their event to raise awareness. Last August, Covello organized the inaugural Florida Out Coast Convention (FLOCC), billed as the state’s first-ever convention dedicated to LGBTQ+ tourism. Are you showing up and learning about the issue?”

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

We’ve had a great opportunity to slow down and really think about what was working, what wasn’t, and how to bring things back even better than before—and now we get to act on that.”. – Chris Riggins , destination marketing manager, Destination Bryan . Give-back programs at meetings and events are the future.

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Hubilo Blog

JUNE 29, 2020

Influencers are the pillars of success for several brands and products we see out in the market. B2B Influencer marketing has been a buzzword, we’ve listened for a while now. Some of you might still be wondering what exactly is influencer marketing? TRUST is a keyword that is of utmost essential for B2B influencer marketing.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Instead of scheduling eight hours of speakers, Yigit Segin, global chief brand and commercial officer with Accor ’s Fairmont brand, suggests focusing on connecting attendees with those who have common interests. Meanwhile, the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation supports workforce development by providing scholarships and opportunities.

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 13, 2020

2019 was a tough year for organizations promoting tourism. Elected officials tried to pull funding for Visit Florida—a state that collects more than $80 billion each year in tourism spending. Mexico Tourism Board closed altogether. See also : DMOs’ Creative Marketing Boosts Consumer Ties During Coronavirus.

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Keynote speakers included Nick Watt, Political Editor at BBC Newsnight who provided an overview of the current political landscape and a look at its future and the RT Hon Theresa Villiers MP, Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Events who provided an update on group’s work and advocacy efforts. In the UK £9.4

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PCMA Convene

JULY 9, 2021

In April, the Glasgow Convention Bureau became the first DMO to join Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. One industry that both contributes to global warming and suffers from its negative effects is tourism. Tourism has historically looked too far ahead and discussed climate neutrality in 2050,” Smith said. “If

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Scooping Gold at the Devon Tourism Awards for Business Events Venue of the Year and Best Sales and Marketing team at the Conference News Academic Venue Awards, no one could have imagined how the events industry was about to be struck. From audio-visual companies, to motivational speakers, the list of those affected is huge.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 1, 2024

This event not only underscores Belfast’s position as a leading destination for conferences but also demonstrates our commitment to advancing the tourism and hospitality industry. Thank you to all the hosts and contributors of our incredible 2024 conference, who made it truly special.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The UK’s leading platform for the world’s meetings and events community will be officially opened on Thursday 30 September by Tourism Minister Nigel Huddleston at ExCeL, London. Headlining the education programme is keynote speaker Ric Salmon, producer of the first virtual Glastonbury and CEO of Driift. Education, education, education.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

They may be event tech enthusiasts, event planners , event speakers , but all of them are influencers for event enthusiasts and followers. With more than a decade of experience as a professional speaker, Dahlia founded The Meeting Pool , a great source of information for event professionals. She truly loves her job!

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Eventtia

JUNE 30, 2022

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) and Tourism industry professionals gathered for the 9th time at ACE of MICE Exhibition on 25-27 May 2022. The company serves as the roof organization of the sector by ensuring the integration of the Turkish market with the world MICE industry. ACE of M.I.C.E.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. It is time as meeting planners are starting to book again,” said Evy Garcias, Director of Sales & Marketing for Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort.

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Master the Event

APRIL 1, 2022

Corporate event planning includes; Transportation, accommodations, venues, attractions, speakers and often corporate entertainment and team building events. with hospitality or tourism related degree programs. Corporate events are a large contributor to the overall economy. Additional information: What Does An Event Planner Do?

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

If a young professional would like to consult with a woman who has organised large-scale events in more than 30 countries around the world, this book covers everything you need to know about effective event marketing and expanding your customer base. The Event Marketing Handbook: Beyond Logistics and Planning by Allison Saget.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

Communications Manager: The communications manager is in charge of marketing for the event. Promote the event Once your event website is set up, and tickets are ready to sell, kick off your marketing efforts. Email campaigns Design an eye-catching and compelling email marketing campaign to generate interest in the event.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 24, 2023

As a newly elected member, Bowdin is Principal Lecturer in Events Management at the UK Centre for Events Management (School of Events, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Leeds Beckett University), where he has established events management degrees and masters courses since 1996.

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Prestige Events Magazine

MARCH 20, 2023

The new expo for those who love activities outdoors will add to the two existing consumer expos, The Boston Run Show and Snowbound Expo for winter sports, bolstering the company’s standing in the Boston sport’s event market with the goal of getting more people outside & active. The Sports Hub. The Sports Hub.

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GEVME

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

This won’t change the fact that the culture of influencing will continue to shape the trends in all industries, including event marketing. The perfect event ambassador is not necessarily a trusted sponsor or an influential speaker. In fact, influencing is already on its way to becoming a “real job” with a huge value behind it.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

Additionally, most downtown urban core properties are specifically positioned for business and tourism, providing guests with direct access to the culture and attractions of the city. Kate De Master is the Director of Sales and Marketing at Hyatt Regency Jacksonville.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

More than 6,000 MICE, hospitality, and marketing professionals from across the UK and Europe have already registered for Cvent’s annual industry conference, Cvent CONNECT Europe , which will take place on 10-11 November 2020 as a virtual event powered by Cvent’s Virtual Attendee Hub.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. Top Trends Impacting Hospitality, Tourism and Events. 6 Steps to a Viral Marketing Campaign. Here are takeaways every meeting professional can benefit from.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

On 10 September, the #PowerOfLiveEvents initiative left the virtual space and converted into an all-day live conference with support from the newly-formed Budapest Convention Bureau and the Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre and with the cooperation of the industry associations.

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PCMA Convene

MARCH 30, 2021

(Photos courtesy Richmond Region Tourism). Another way to bring a piece of Richmond into attendees’ homes is Richmond Night Market, a virtual experience that focuses on the city’s multicultural artisans and vendors, Acevedo said.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 23, 2020

Now entering its second month, they gather together a range of experts and inspiring panellists, facilitators and speakers to discuss the current crisis, creativity, wellbeing and social media. In representing the event, tourism and venue industries, he is the tireless voice speaking out on our behalf. Come ready with your questions!

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EventMB

MAY 20, 2022

Leanne, who is based in Brisbane Australia, is an international consultant, facilitator, advisor and speaker who believes in creating unpredictable workshop experiences that predictably work! Her 14-plus years of experience spans industries and sectors including; minings, government and tourism to name just a few.

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Event Industry News

MAY 31, 2022

This, combined with our major expansion project, means market confidence has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with congresses held so far in 2022 experiencing a 20% increase in expected delegate numbers. We are your team in London, offering free and practical support and advice on everything from locations to speakers.

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StraussCA

JUNE 10, 2021

The success of your association’s trade show or conference depends on how you market to potential delegates. Working in a primarily Canadian market, you need to keep in mind that, generally, Canadians are very safety orientated. These safety protocols need to be clearly communicated throughout your marketing. Networking.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 16, 2018

The new event format involves taking the responsibility of audience engagement and interaction away from the speaker. We’re giving up on speakers,” said Maarten Vanneste, president of the Meetings Design Institute, which organizes FRESH. “An FRESH organizers are calling their new interactive speaker session format the “Pitbull Session.”

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Each speaker was chosen with help from internal and external experts to advance that day’s message in a variety of delivery methods. Annette Gregg, MPI senior vice president of experience, explained that attendees could sort and choose their journey through the day based on the topic, level of interaction, speakers and even the location.

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