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Hilton Purchases Graduate Hotel Brand for $210 Million

Smart Meetings

Acquisition accelerates growth of lifestyle market Thursday, Hilton announced it had agreed to purchase the Graduate Hotel brand for $210 million. Hilton president and CEO Chris Nassetta stated that he sees a potential for 400-500 hotels worldwide for the Graduate brand.

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Do Event Management Programs Prepare You for an Event Planning Career?

Master the Event

So you’ve graduated from an event management program with a wealth of knowledge….now I’ve been there myself and reached out to other graduates to inquire if I was alone in this abysmal feeling. Many graduates leave their studies and feel that they are prepared in theory but not in a practical sense. Then reality hits home!

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Rethinking event formats

Conferences that Work

The other day I attended my lovely nephew Julian’s high school graduation. Ah, the joys of graduation! Where graduates wait in long lines, sit for hours on uncomfortable chairs, get sunburn, and listen to (mostly) boring speakers someone else chose.

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NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer’s Mock Graduation Helps Consumers ‘Upgrade’ to the Next Stage of Adulthood

Event Marketer

There were no diplomas, no tassels, no mobs of parents snapping pictures, but at NÜTRL Vodka Seltzer’s “graduation” event on June 7, there was plenty of pomp and circumstance. Simplicity is part of our brand DNA… So, we wanted to show that through the aesthetic of the event, and then have that really simple, clear message.”.

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GL events (Tiered Seating)

Event Industry News

We offer totally bespoke solutions for event infrastructure and delivery, including large-scale sporting events, theatre and concerts, conferences, shows and festivals, graduations, exhibitions, corporate events, hospitality, parties, celebrations and product launches. Our temporary event […]

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QC Event School Graduate Spotlight: Tyler Reid

QC Event School

Photographer: Eric Jordan of Jordan Viision Meet QC Event School graduate, Tyler Reid! Hi there, I’m Tyler and I’m a QC Event School graduate! It wasn’t until just before I graduated college (from the illustrious Savannah State University) that I realized I wanted to become a luxury planner.

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First Sight Media gets personal with StageClip

Event Industry News

Students and academic institutions can now benefit from a unique partnership that will transform premium video production of graduation ceremonies into personalised video clips which are instantly shareable on social media. million clips for graduates. To date, StageClip has produced over 1.4