Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

Fiona Allan, artistic director and chief executive of Birmingham Hippodrome, has become chair for the Regional Board for Tourism. Committees such as the West Midlands India Partnership and the Regional Board for Tourism will provide our partners with new opportunities to shape how our region is showcased both in the UK and internationally.

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JULY 29, 2022

San Diego Tourism Authority appointed Sullivan vice president of sales and services. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.

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APRIL 6, 2022

PCMA Canada Chapter West is taking to Vancouver Convention Centre for a breakfast, networking session and a presentation by Kati Quigley, senior director of global industry marketing at Microsoft, titled “How Big Tech Fosters Diversity and Inclusion.”. MPI chapters across the U.S. are also celebrating in their respective regions.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 19, 2024

With support from nearly 30 national tourism offices and convention bureaus throughout Europe, the new Climate Tech Summit will happen alongside PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Barcelona but deliver sessions online for U.S.-based based planners.

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DECEMBER 7, 2018

One of the biggest global meetings industry events of the year will be even bigger in 2019 as IBTM World will partner with The Department of Culture and Tourism—Abu Dhabi (DCT) for the gathering in Barcelona next November. More : IBTM World 2018 Puts New Tech Center Stage.

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Event Marketer

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The city’s challenges related to homelessness, crime and drugs are part of a combination of factors that are impacting the city’s event business, with a number of big tech conferences announcing historic moves out of the city and to Las Vegas. We also have Snowflake, a tech conference that had been in Las Vegas previously.

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JANUARY 25, 2022

Melis joined snöball event marketing, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, as head of growth. Melis has previously been director of North American operations at key4events, a French hybrid event and digital tech company, vice president of business development at Showcare event services and more. Tony Melis. Luis Arturo Aguilar.

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JULY 1, 2020

Tracy Halliwell, MBE, director of Tourism, Conventions & Major Events at London Convention Bureau praised the hospitality spirit. In a conversation with Smart Meetings , Callaghan expanded on what incentive trips will offer in a post-COVID-19 MICE market. “We The Value of CVBs. Read more about the value of CVBs here.

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JULY 11, 2022

Local experts at destination marketing organizations (DMOs) have stepped up over the last few years to help planners and their communities navigate new challenges posed by changing realities on the ground. The return of tourism and conventions has revitalized the community. It is invigorating. Julie Coker.

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Eventmobi

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

Gamification is one of the biggest buzzwords of the event tech industry. Organized by the Grenoble Convention Bureau, the MICE Club brings together over 500 professionals involved in business and tourism events. Pretty much everyone likes to play. Games have a certain addictive quality – but why? What is the MICE Club?

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JANUARY 19, 2022

She has also been director of Women’s Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC) and spent a decade in marketing management positions at Time Warner Cable, Metro Sports Center and more. Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) appointed Hiltebrand director of marketing and external relations. Ariane Hiltebrand. Moore, FASAE, CAE.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 7, 2017

California’s Silicon Valley established itself as a destination for start-ups by offering access to top tech talent, financial support, expert guidance, and supporting infrastructure. Tech Events Epicenter. But Singapore’s commitment to tech entrepreneurs goes beyond just bandwidth and technology events.

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MAY 9, 2024

The Tech Track In keeping with the times, an entire track has been built around AI for those who want to understand what it is and how to use the tool for event planning. Mariya Baker, director of sales with Louisville Tourism , is partial to the human element of the destination.

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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. For instance, if you are organising a tech conference, an event ambassador who has a blog on VR tech and shares lots of content under tech-related hashtags could be the one for you.

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Event Industry News

MAY 19, 2020

The Hague Convention Bureau has employed two new international sales managers to focus on the city’s specialist markets; including new energy, impact economy, IT & tech and cyber security. His new role will focus on the development of specialist events covering IT & Tech and Cyber Security.

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Canadian Special Events

JUNE 3, 2022

TIAO – Tourism Industry Association of Ontario, Toronto, ON, for Respect, Understanding and Appreciating the Original Guides of our Land – A Virtual Reality Experience. Best Experiential Marketing Event. Redstone Agency, Toronto, ON, 2021 Sponsorship Marketing Awards (SMAs). Multi Tech Audio Visual Inc.,

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Eventinterface

MAY 24, 2016

Eventinterface MARKET is live. Eventinterface MARKET launched, featuring a diverse list of resources for Meeting and Event Planners. Included are featured businesses Marriott International , Tempe Tourism Office , HelmsBriscoe , SuperShutlle/ExecuCar , Duran Events and Copper Hills Inn. ABOUT EVENTINTERFACE.

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QC Event School

JULY 23, 2021

You’ll also discover how to market your services as a luxury event planner to high-end clients and companies alike. Additionally, you’ll know how to network with wedding planners in other countries and market yourself as an expert in planning destination weddings. Travel and Tourism. Corporate Event Planning.

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Eventsforce

MARCH 17, 2020

London, UK – 17th February 2020 – Eventsforce will be expanding its operations in the US, following its acquisition by Arizona-based Simpleview, the travel and tourism industry’s leading provider of CRM and marketing software. It will also continue to be managed by its CEO, George Sirius and the rest of its executive team. .

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Event Industry News

APRIL 4, 2022

Following a two year hiatus, TravelTech Show returns to offer buyers access to a first class conference and networking, market-leading sourcing opportunities, VIP Club, Business Travel Tech Zone, Tech Huddles, Tech Tours, Trailblazer Fund and Awards.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

Event Tech: Event Tech Podcast: A Klik Review. ? Even tech companies are acknowledging that the typical way we meet virtually isn’t working. But just in case you are in dire need of an in-depth, honest review, the Event Tech Podcast is here to help! Zoom For Virtual Events: An Event Tech Podcast Review.

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MAY 25, 2023

This recognition reflects our continued dedication to delivering the experiences and amenities planners and attendees are looking for,” said Cherylanne Thomas, director of sales and marketing at Grand Hyatt Nashville. The World Travel & Tourism Council recently announced that Orlando was the largest U.S after being named No.

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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. Helen’s marketing and events career span of over 20 years. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Hong Kong has been chosen as the host for four international MICE events, including the city’s first-ever events of high strategic value, and two repeated events amidst the COVID-19 challenges. Hong Kong’s unrivalled core strengths also attracted the return of past events.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 5, 2019

PCMA has announced Bruce MacMillan, an experienced leader in the global business event industry, is joining as chief marketing officer, effective 2 nd September. He will lead PCMA’s marketing, events and print and digital teams, which include Convene magazine. Event Tech. He developed and led Vancouver, B.C.’s Brand Events.

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

The month was did not just revolved around one particular topic of discussion or popularity but covered varied topics like The upcoming event trends in 2019, the role of content in event marketing, promotion and launch of new event technologies by event tech vendors, event influencer strategy and so on. To know more, read here.

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MARCH 18, 2022

Davis is an experienced hospitality sales and diversity leader, having worked in senior sales roles at Gaylord Hotels, Marriott and Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as consultant and project manager with Tourism Diversity Matters. Coiled , the software development firm, hired Catuogno as its director of event marketing.

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MARCH 18, 2022

Davis is an experienced hospitality sales and diversity leader, having worked in senior sales roles at Gaylord Hotels, Marriott and Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as consultant and project manager with Tourism Diversity Matters. Coiled , the software development firm, hired Catuogno as its director of event marketing.

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

Report from #IMEX22 : @MGMResortsIntl Stephanie Glanzer announced a $100 million renovation to @MandalayBay including new tech, security and reimagining of @FourSeasons. IMEX2022 #island #Tourism #meetsmart pic.twitter.com/2BlWbAhy0D. And a bright, tropical design freshened the halls and meeting spaces. pic.twitter.com/Xx7wPBDdFR. —

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MARCH 28, 2022

Kimpton Sylvan Hotel appointed Perry to director of sales and marketing. Over the last 20 years, Perry has become experienced in catering, meetings, events and hospitality sales and marketing. Perry was most recently director of sales and marketing at Ellis Hotel, Atlanta, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott. Michelle Flippo.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Alliance linked to 55-kilometre-span aims to boost MICE market. According to Dawn Page , director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board for the U.K. The alliance will foster the development of the Greater Bay Area’s MICE market, in addition to offering organisers opportunities at a wide variety of venues within a one-hour radius.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2022

A 20-year hospitality tech optimization and sales veteran, Torrenga was previously senior vice president of sales at INTELITY, a global guest experience and management platform in the greater Miami area. Wirkler joined Boulder’s tourism bureau in 2014 as group sales manager and most recently was senior sales manager at the organization.

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 29, 2019

To focus your marketing on being a ‘lower cost’ destination is unlikely to be as effective,” the white paper reads, since, when it came to decision making, budget was not one of the first three factors considered by planners that were interviewed. Event Tech. meeting buyers and sellers in different industries.

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Advocacy within the travel, tourism and hospitality industries takes on many forms. Terrance Frederick, director of sales, events and marketing at Andaz West Hollywood , agrees with the findings of Harvard Business Review. Educational Support Elevates DEI and Could Alleviate Staffing Issues.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Combining a world-renowned destination and laidback lifestyle with a strong tech sector, business-friendly climate, and vibrant creative culture, the city has created an open and inspiring environment where anything feels possible and all are free to shine. . . Looking to discover more about America’s Brightest City?

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Hubilo Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

MICE industry welcomes all the event planners, event ogranisers, event-tech enthusiasts and event professionals to witness the rise of MICE in all forms! There you go with your tourism planning all done! London Tech Week . Techsy Talk Live is praised as one of the best and topmost event tech conferences in the world.

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