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. The new initiative builds on Green Tourism’s existing meetings and event venues criteria, which was developed in 2001.

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MAY 17, 2022

Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. During MICE Week, Argentina’s Tourism Minister Matías Lammens said his office is working on a new fund to subsidize MICE recruiting and promotion activities nationwide.

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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 28, 2021

Lancashire Cricket and Emirates Old Trafford Chief Executive, Daniel Gidney, was proud to represent the Club in a special event to mark English Tourism Week this week. In a typical year, we’d have welcomed more than 500,000 cricket fans and business and event guests to our historic venue. Nigel Huddleston MP.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

The need for change in travel and tourism The hospitality industry is continuing its efforts towards improving sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) with cross-sector discussions and in-person activities. Cultural & Heritage Marketing Council.

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MAY 17, 2022

Buenos Aires is gearing up to reclaim its position as a top destination for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions – the MICE market – in South America. During MICE Week, Argentina’s Tourism Minister Matías Lammens said his office is working on a new fund to subsidize MICE recruiting and promotion activities nationwide.

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Event Industry News

AUGUST 4, 2022

North Wales Tourism has appointed Yvonne Jackson as an advisor to support the challenges that Hospitality, Travel and Leisure sectors might face post-pandemic and beyond. This aims to build and maintain a prosperous and sustainable tourism industry in North Wales. She is already working with various hotels across North Wales.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 7, 2020

Over twenty CEOs from many of the UK’s leading destinations, event venues and creative agencies met online last week as part of the UK Events Industry Board’s Leaders Panel to discuss the government’s support for the UK’s £70bn business events sector with Minister for Sport, Tourism and Heritage, Nigel Huddleston MP.

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APRIL 22, 2024

With these tips and recommended venues, your summer meeting or event will be memorable, meaningful and even give back to the community. New Orleans is an ideal destination for cultural tourism and visitors will have a difficult time choosing what to eat, see and experience with all of the global influences in the city.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Five or 10 years ago, the term “cannabis tourism” was virtually nonexistent. Few know that better than Michael Gordon, owner of Seattle-based travel company Kush Tourism. But after seeing how places like Amsterdam weren’t exactly keen on providing cannabis access to tourists, he saw a gap in the tourism industry. “I Up in Smoke.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

She brings over 15 years of experience in tourism and experiential marketing. Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida Jerry Pupillo and Yuko Yoshida, The LineUp at Wai Kai Waterfront adventure venue The LineUp at Wai Kai makes two key executive appointments. Yoshida will serve as director of marketing.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Wendy Worley Wendy Worley, The ART Hotel Denver The ART Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton , welcomes Worley as director of sales and marketing. Ami DeWille Ami DeWille, One10 DeWille is the vice president of integrated marketing at One10 LLC.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

The government has signalled its intention to agree a landmark Tourism Sector Deal for the UK tourism industry in a bid to attract more domestic and overseas visitors and help drive major economic growth. The post Events to play major role in Tourism Sector Deal as it advances to next stage appeared first on Event Industry News.

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All Seated

JUNE 6, 2023

The Benefits of Virtual Tours for Venues The Benefits of Virtual Tours for Destinations How Venues Can Use Virtual Tours to Support Destinations Best Practices for Creating Effective Virtual Tours The world-renowned Art Institute of Chicago is home to more than 300,000 works of art. IN THIS ARTICLE: What is a Virtual Tour?

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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. Support to trade.

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MAY 2, 2023

Promoters, club owners and hoteliers based on the island are predicting one of the longest and most profitable seasons in its history this year, following a bumper year in 2022 which saw music tourism return for the first time post-pandemic, attracting more than 3 million tourists.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

hotel industry is projected to report a 51-percent decline in revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2020, according to a special forecast revision from STR and Tourism Economics on March 31. The timing of recovery is going to be dependent on consumers and businesses having confidence that our cities and venues are safe again.

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Event Industry News

MAY 25, 2018

The Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions has signed a strategic partnership with Meetingselect, which offers one of the most successful and largest corporate booking tools in the world. With the integration of this venue search tool, virtually all Dutch meeting venues can be found in one place. ” Extra volume.

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Prestige Events Magazine

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

etc.venues, the leading provider of urban non-residential event venues in the UK and New York City is investing £4.3m in doubling the size of its highly successful venue at 155 Bishopsgate in London. venue, one of the largest in the City of London. It is adding 20,000 sq.ft. This is just the beginning.” www.etcvenues.com

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Prestige Events Magazine

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Experienced marketer, Dawn Theaker joins The QHotels Collection as they continue refurbishment investments across the hotels with a specific focus on facilities for meetings and events. Most recently Dawn has worked for Best Western Hotels & Resorts, managing all B2B and property acquisition marketing for over six years.

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MARCH 4, 2024

Luxury gifting and venues add to the self-care vibe. Consider what we can achieve once freed from mundane tasks,” Janette Roush , Executive Vice President, Marketing and Digital, New York City Tourism + Conventions “I knew I belonged in the meetings industry after a life-changing car accident.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 31, 2020

The Jockey Club Venues London Region has re-appointed UK-based business events, travel and tourism communication specialists, davies tanner, as its retained agency for a wide ranging B2B communications brief. Sandown Park Racecourse Kempton Park.

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MAY 16, 2016

How would I market them? Which countries and venues should I consider? I started some market and venue research in my spare time, but progress was slow. But sometimes, I need to practice transformational tourism. Tourism is fun, but rarely transformative. Transformation tourism , Seth Godin.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2022

BE will not only be an adult playground of concert venues, modern restaurants and luxury hotels, but a residential and pedestrian-friendly development for both locals and travelers to enjoy. The $4 billion-dollar, 95-acre development will be a hub of entertainment venues, world class hotels, modern food spots and residences.

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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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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Trimmer—and the city—places a heavy focus on its agriculture, which makes up a third of its economic output, alongside other major industries like the military and tourism. We would sell stuff at markets and we would sell it through stores and sell it through wholesalers,” he says. We also have a local farmers market.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 22, 2024

Last August, Covello organized the inaugural Florida Out Coast Convention (FLOCC), billed as the state’s first-ever convention dedicated to LGBTQ+ tourism. Digging in Across the country in Florida, publisher and event organizer Rachel Covello is working to do exactly that — infuse hope in a place where many have lost it.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 30, 2023

Louisa Watson, Director of Marketing at Wyboston Lakes Resort and Sustainability Director of beam has been recognised as Sustainability Industry Champion at the prestigious Greengage Sustainability Awards. He added that Louisa is “a talented marketeer who works for a venue that has become synonymous with being one of the best in its field.”

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Exhibitor Magazine

OCTOBER 27, 2021

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau was named a silver winner at Travel Weekly's 2021 Magellan Awards announced last we.

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OCTOBER 13, 2023

He previously served as vice president of venue management and entertainment operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas. He has over three decades of experience in venue management at performing arts centers, arenas and stadiums. Paul Turner Paul Turner San Diego Convention Center appoints Turner as general manager.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2017

29, Claudia Vecchio, the director of the Nevada Department of Tourism & Cultural Affairs, accepted an offer to become CEO of the Sonoma County Tourism. 1, moving from helping Nevada’s tourism community respond after the shooting to leading Sonoma County’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impact of the fires.

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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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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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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

We work with planners to find the right venue and team-building activity to connect them with the destination.” Meanwhile, the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation supports workforce development by providing scholarships and opportunities. Meetings create an ecosystem that serves the community,” she explained.

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AUGUST 26, 2021

It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). More : Accessibility Rules: How to Make Everyone Comfortable at Event Venues. And who among us will not experience disability at some point in life?

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APRIL 6, 2022

She is a past-chair of Destinations International, the international trade association for destination marketing organizations. During her time at Tacoma Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau, she was the first chair for the Washington Tourism Alliance, now State of Washington Tourism. Building on a Legacy.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Located on the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus, Reed Hall is an all year round wedding and events venue – just one of a portfolio of venues, managed by the Event Exeter team at the University. A reduction in business tourism in Exeter will undoubtedly have serious repercussions for local suppliers.

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