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EventSource’s List of 2025 GTA Open Houses and Wedding Shows

EventSource

Just got engaged and ready to dive head-first into your wedding planning adventure? Or perhaps you’re just looking for inspiration to make your special day unforgettable? Wedding open houses are the perfect opportunity to explore venues, meet industry professionals, and envision how your big day could come to life. We’ve got your round-up of all the wedding open houses happening between January and March.

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CES 2025: Booth Designs and Insights from Day One in Las Vegas

Event Marketer

From repurposed booth elements, to total departures from the prior year, to noteworthy collabs, and provocative materials, the exhibit and experiential landscape at CES in Las Vegas this week is serving up mainstay vibes and a few surprises. AI is the hot topic again this year, with brands showcasing what place it holds is in their ecosystems and that of their customers, as CES invites attendees to Connect.

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Industry recognition for Sodexo’s Sustainability Director

Prestige Events Magazine

Sodexo UK & Irelands sustainability director, Claire Atkins Morris has been recognised by industry peers at the 2025 Footprint Awards receiving the Special Achievement Award for individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to sustainability and the environment. Appointed as sustainability director in 2021, Claire is responsible for delivering Sodexos social impact commitments in a collaborative and meaningful way.

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Are for-profits muscling in on association events?

Conferences that Work

Are for-profits stepping into territory traditionally held by associations? Lately, I’ve seen signs that they might be. Recently, I’ve received inquiries from suppliers of products and services wanting to hold events for the communities they serve. In fact, Im currently designing an event for a for-profit client that directly competes with association conferences in their profession.

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Engage Better, Gift Smarter, Win Big: Events That Deliver ROI

Speaker: Hanan Polinovski, Events Manager and David Brown, Sr. Marketing & Events Lead

Are your events living up to expectations? Are you getting quality leads from your sponsorships? Have you ever wondered if that branded notebook actually makes an impact? Get ready to transform your event strategy! Join event marketing pros Hanan Polinovski from Printfection and David Brown from Bonusly for a fast-paced webinar about turning your event efforts into serious ROI.

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The Live Events Industry Needs Your Voice: Support a NAICS Code Revision

Smart Meetings

The live events industry has faced monumental challenges over the past few years, but one critical issue has persisted for decades: the absence of a dedicated designation for our industry within the federal NAICS (North American Industry Classification System) code. This lack of representation has long hindered our ability to quantify our impact, advocate effectively, and access federal support.

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Corporate Event Gifting: Creative Ideas that Stand Out

Eventmobi

Cat Davidson is the Director of Customer Experience at EventMobi, bringing over a decade of hands-on expertise in event technology and planner success. Having worked directly with thousands of event professionals since 2014, Cat has an intimate understanding of the day-to-day challenges event planners face when implementing new technologies to achieve their event goals.

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How Multicultural Events Create Lasting Impact

IMG

In an increasingly globalized world, events are not just about gathering people in a room but about fostering meaningful connections across different cultures. Multicultural events have the unique power to bridge gaps, celebrate heritage, and create experiences that resonate deeply with diverse audiences. From corporate gatherings to community festivals, embracing a multicultural approach can leave a lasting social and business impact.

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Attracting & Engaging High-Po’s

Velvet Chainsaw

Annual conferences can be an valuable platform for helping your attendees and their organizations develop and retain future leaders, aka hi-pos. According to the Forbes Human Resources Council Expert Panel , a modern high-po (high-potential) workforce strategy involves more than having a list of candidates for succession planning. It is about having actively engaging discussions and preparing your people through experiences, exposure, and education programs to give them the opportunities to gr

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Field Report: Things We’ve Never Seen at Trade Shows Until Shoptalk 2025

Event Marketer

Disco balls, a dj, fog and lasers… This wasnt going to be a regular trade show. Shoptalk 2025, a global event for retail and ecommerce, owned by Hyve Group, took over the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, March 25-25, bringing together more than 10,000 attendees and more than 225 senior-level speakers from top retailers, including Macys, Inc., Mattel, Canada Goose and P&G.

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Prospect, Personalize, Profit: The New Way Sales & Marketing Teams Are Aligning with AI

Speaker: Kevin Burke, Founder & Managing Director at Digital One and AI & Automation Consultant

AI and automation are currently transforming the way sales and marketing teams operate. Generative AI crafts personalized outreach at scale, while conversational AI bots are engaging prospects in real time. Robotic process automation streamlines manual workflows by triggering tasks the moment a prospect takes a key action, and advanced AI analytics surface hidden patterns in the pipeline, improve forecasting, and help teams make data-driven decisions with confidence.

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NRF 2025 Ideas: Four Experiential Tactics We Loved

Event Marketer

They call NRF Retails Big Show for a reason. For one, the sheer amount of market innovation and engineering presented at the New York City-based trade show is vast. And, from an experiential marketing point of view, the expo floor is a feast for the senses. During our spin around the Javits Center this year, we spotted several trends , but we also took note of some clever ideas that gave exhibitors an edge.

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The Mocktail Movement Goes Mainstream

Event Marketer

What better time than Dry January, when many consumers try their hand at abstaining from alcoholic drinks, to talk about a trend that started gaining momentum a few years ago but will become an absolute must-have at events in the year ahead. Offering mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) to event-goers isnt a new concept, but a growing interest in enjoying drinks without drinking has given rise to a booming artisanal mocktail industry that is expected to grow to $30 billion in 2025, according to G

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10 of Toronto / GTA’s Most Unique “Hidden Gem” Wedding And Event Venues – Part II

EventSource

If you’re in the midst of your venue search or you just like keeping on with the latest venues in Toronto , you’re in luck! Every few months, we compile our top picks for Toronto’s best “hidden gem” wedding places and share ’em out with y’all! This is one of the best ways to find the most unique wedding locations.

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Five Insights on Designing Impactful Keynote Programs from Panasonic at CES 2025

Event Marketer

In a dark ballroom at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas, a spark of light streams across the screens. The host, actor Anthony Mackie, approaches center stage and holds up an item: Panasonics story began over a century ago with thisthe double socket. This is the spark that ignited decades of innovation and passion, comfort and connection, to every corner of the globe.

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Elevate Your Event Experience to the Next Level

In order to create a successful event, you must: Optimize Event Website and Registration Process Utilize Social Media Platforms Effectively Implement Targeted Email Campaigns Harness the Power of Video Content Benefit from a Mobile App Download now and learn how to simplify this process with Eventpedia.

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‘Rock, Paper, Scissors’ Receives BAFTA Nomination for Best British Short Film, Marking Historic Milestone for British Urban Film Festival

Prestige Events Magazine

Rock, Paper, Scissors , a poignant 20-minute drama directed by Franz Bohm, has been nominated for Best British Short Film at the 2025 EE British Academy Film Awards. The nomination represents a significant achievement for the British Urban Film Festival (BUFF), as this marks the first time in its 20-year history that one of its official selections has received recognition at the prestigious BAFTA awards.

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Lime Venue Portfolio to Launch Groundbreaking ‘G’ Guide on Sustainable Event Planning

Prestige Events Magazine

Lime Venue Portfolio is set to release the third and final edition of its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Event Planning Guide series, with the ‘G’ Guide making its debut at The Meetings Show. The comprehensive guides, released over the past year, address each element of ESG, offering practical frameworks for member venues and event organisers.

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Miami Art Week: 10 Experiential Ideas Worth Stealing

Event Marketer

Every winter, more than 20 international art fairs come to life in Miami across 1,200-plus galleries, where the work of thousands of global artists is on display. In recent years, brand activations and events have also become essential to the upscale events ecosystem, and during Miami Art Week 2024 (Dec. 2-8), some new faces and fresh experiential tactics popped up.

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A Wedding Open House at Casa Loma

EventSource

It’s no secret that Casa Loma is one of the city’s most iconic special event venues, so I was thrilled to attend their highly anticipated wedding open house. Nestled in Toronto’s west end, this spectacular castle is a true architectural masterpiece, offering a storybook setting for weddings and events. As a wedding planner , stepping into Casa Loma always feels like entering a magical realm and this open house was no exception.

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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The Brief: Hot Dog High Teas and ‘The White Lotus’ IRL

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Hot Dog High Teas, The White Lotus IRL and sweet-smelling takeovers. MAX RESORTS TO A REAL-LIFE WHITE LOTUS HOTEL AND SPA It was only a matter of time until Max turned its fictional luxury resort hotel chain into realityif only for a few days. From April 6-8, the network is celebrating the series-three finale of its pop culture phenomenon The White Lotus with a wellness retreat thats just as ostentat

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The Brief: Ice Festivals and Big Rings

Event Marketer

FIVE THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK This weeks hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover ice festivals, true crime spas and Big Rings. THE CAST OF SEVERANCE WORKS OVERTIME WITH A GRAND CENTRAL POP-UP Unless you were living under a rock, you likely saw that Apple TV+ stole headlines last week with a surprise Severance pop-up that teased the series second season and sent fans into a frenzy.

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Xuanxuan and Leo’s Luxurious Classic Wedding at Edgewater Manor

EventSource

When Xuanxuan and Leo promised forever to each other, their love story found the perfect setting at Edgewater Manor. Perched on the shores of Lake Ontario, the venue brought charm and closeness to their romantic summer wedding. With its breathtaking views and cozy stone architecture, it set the stage for a day that was intimate, stylish, and filled with heartfelt moments.

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CES 2025: Inside the Delta Keynote Experience at Sphere in Las Vegas

Event Marketer

Following in the footsteps of HPE Discover , Delta became the second brand to ever leverage Sphere for a keynote experience as part of the CES 2025 lineup in Las Vegas on Jan. 7. The much-anticipated live-streamed event was open to some 18,000 trade show attendees and Delta employees, and featured Ed Bastian, Delta ceo, as well as a cast of partners and employees, all helping to explore the apex of customer service and innovation in aviation.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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Conference Aston launches ‘Make Mondays Matter’ to champion eco friendly dining

Prestige Events Magazine

Conference Aston, Birmingham’s leading residential events and conference venue, has launched its latest sustainability initiative, Make Mondays Matter. Following the success of last year’s low carbon, eco-friendly Christmas dinner, this innovative programme reimagines the traditional Monday lunchtime buffet with a bold shift towards sustainable, low-carbon dining.

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2025 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix: Activations from Alo, LEGO, Liquid I.V., TAG Heuer and More

Event Marketer

The Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix took the city by storm last weekend, as fans braved heavy rain to watch their favorite drivers race around the Miami International Autodrome circuit at the Hard Rock Stadium complex, May 2-4. A sell-out crowd of close to 275,500 fans attended the three-day eventthat included practice and qualifying sessions leading into Saturdays Sprint race and Sundays main race, as well as the second race of the all-female F1 Academy racing series, which was ultimately

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WPIC Hosts 2025 Wedding Awards Gala at Ascott Parc

EventSource

Every year, the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada (WPIC)founded by Danielle Andrews of The Wedding Planners and Tracey Manailescu of Tracey M Events brings together wedding professionals to celebrate industry achievements, spark inspiration, and set the tone for an incredible year ahead. This years theme, “Timeless Elegance,” provided the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening at the breathtaking Ascott Parc Event Centre.

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Three Things We Loved About American Eagle’s Denim Deli in Nashville

Event Marketer

The food and fashion worlds continue to collide , and American Eagle on March 21 and 22 activated its own spin on the concept with the Denim Deli, a pop-up in Nashville that highlighted the brands signature denim collection while feeding consumers a complimentary signature sandwich from Music Citys iconic Mitchells Deli. Designed for an extended engagement, consumers placed orders, hung out with friends in the communal seating, customized their giveaways, and checked out live music.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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SXSW 2025: Lush Tackles Gun Violence with its ‘Bloom A New Day’ Activation

Event Marketer

Lush Cosmetics has deep roots in activism, even billing itself as a campaigning organization fronted by a soap shop. And at SXSW 2025, the brand proved as much. From March 9-10, Lush and nonprofit partner Change the Ref set up shop in Austin, TX, to raise awareness of school shootings and educate consumers on the Lawsuit for Survival , a bill aimed at implementing stronger U.S. gun policies to prevent mass shootings.

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Five Exhibit Trends from the 125th New York International Auto Show

Event Marketer

The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS) celebrated its 125 th anniversary this year, and all of the biggest players in the automotive biz were in town to celebrate the shows milestone. From April 18-27, hundreds of thousands of car buffs descended on New York Citys Javits Center to explore the exhibits, interact with their favorite brands and maybe event get behind the wheel on a test track.

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PRESTIGIOUS BRITISH AUTOMOTIVE EVENT, SALON PRIVÉ BECOMES B CORP™ CERTIFIED 

Prestige Events Magazine

Salon Priv is the first Certified B Corporation automotive event in the world Salon Priv, the UKs most prestigious automotive event, has announced that it has become a Certified B Corporation (B Corp ). Following a rigorous 18-month process, Salon Priv, which celebrates its 20th Anniversary this year, joins a global community of for-profit leaders pledging to use business as a force for good, alongside the likes of other esteemed British brands, including The Cotswold Company, Farrow & Bal