Category: Events & Socials

Dual-Branded Hilton Debuts in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

DO NEWSFEED Jul 10, 2024 0 80

A Tapestry Collection property joins a Doubletree property to form a 452-room complex with 38,000 square feet of meeting and event...

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Top Trending Stories on BizBash: June 2024

Top Brand Activations From Cannes Lions 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 115

Discover how Pinterest, Meta, LinkedIn, TikTok, Spotify, Netflix, and other big brands dazzled attendees at this year's Cannes Lio...

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New Venues in Orlando/Central Florida for Summer 2...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 101

Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in Orlando/Central Florida...

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Keeping Guests Cool at Outdoor Events

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 111

From misting stations to cooling towels, these creative (and often unexpected!) ideas can help your event guests beat the heat thi...

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New Event Tech Tools for July 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 101

BizBash takes a deep dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types, plus the latest must-know industry news.

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7 A.I. Tips and Techniques for Novices

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 123

Increasingly, business-event professionals are using artificial-intelligence tools to aid their marketing, brainstorming, data ana...

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Chicago’s Kimpton Hotel Monaco Rebrands as L7 Chic...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 102

A 1912 building in the Chicago Loop that once served as a hat factory is now the first L7 hotel in North America.

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Pleasing the Toughest Event Audience: Fellow Plann...

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 99

As she builds out her shows’ educational and networking opportunities, Tinsley Conway of Connect Meetings stays ahead of mainstrea...

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New Meetings-Friendly Hotel Comes to DFW Metroplex

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 86

The Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington is the largest Drury to open with notable event space since the brand’s 604-room Orlando pr...

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Top Trends Changing F&B

DO NEWSFEED Jul 2, 2024 0 79

The Specialty Food Association’s 2024 Summer Fancy Food Show provides insights into how people think about what they consume.

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Best Swapcard Alternatives and Competitors in 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 117

With so many all-in-one event management platforms available today, selecting the best one for your company or organization has be...

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Networking’s Next Wave: 8 Interactive Ideas to Cap...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 101

Beyond Small Talk: Innovative Approaches from Interactive Entertainment Group to Make Your Networking Event the Place to Be

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New Venues in New York for Summer 2024 Meetings an...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 103

Take a peek at these buzzworthy restaurants, hotels, meeting and event spaces, and more recently opened in New York.

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Cool Event Ideas From June 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 113

Here’s a look at some steal-worthy ideas we spotted in June 2024.

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How Copa America Kicked Off Michelob Ultra’s Big M...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 90

The Anheuser-Busch brand continues to invest dollars into the sport as it grows in popularity in the U.S.

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Creative Ways Brands Used the Sky as Their Canvas

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 121

From drone shows to punchy banners, see how brands made an impact by making everyone look up.

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Another Big City Sees Hotel Workers Get Sizable Ra...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 79

In Washington D.C., unionized employees at 20 hotels will have new contract terms over four years, starting in September.

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Big Meetings Agency Adds Facial-Analysis Tool to O...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 108

ConferenceDirect will collaborate with technology firm Zenus to provide event clients with an attendee-sentiment gauge that’s prom...

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One Event-Sustainability Struggle: The Food-Waste ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 99

According to a new study by the World Wildlife Fund and Astrapto, meeting professionals want more collaboration with venues to sol...

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Historic D.C. Hotel Gets a Complete Update

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 104

A host property for many international dignitaries and a few U.S. presidents, the 559-room hotel has updated its guest rooms, meet...

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California Drops the Hammer on Hidden Fees

DO NEWSFEED Jun 26, 2024 0 85

7 things meeting professionals need to know about the Golden State’s new “Honest Pricing Law” that goes into effect on July 1....

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Two of Chicago’s Biggest Summer Galas Were Just Da...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 107

From Cabaret to A Midsummer Night's Dream, one design team was behind this year's looks for the Museum of Contemporary Art's ArtEd...

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Event Engagement Ideas From Money20/20 Europe

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 102

The fintech conference merged cutting-edge technology with memorable moments of human connection.

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Double Impact: Co-Located Event-Tech, Sustainabili...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 100

Event Sustainability Live will once again run alongside Event Tech Live at ExCel London, and include a new sustainable-event showc...

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Texas Hill Country Sees Meeting-Property Renovatio...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 21, 2024 0 106

Outside of San Antonio, a 227-room Hilton adds décor upgrades with a western flavor.

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Best Eventbrite Alternatives and Competitors in 20...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 137

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the best eventbrite alternatives and competitors based on the information avai...

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Best Whova Alternatives and Competitors in 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 104

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the top Whova alternatives and competitors based on the information available ...

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Pride Month 2024: A Look at Events Celebrating the...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 88

Find out what you might have missed during this monthlong series of events and what’s still to come.

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Memorable Moments From Google I/O 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 108

See inside Google’s 2024 I/O developer conference, which was packed with announcements and artificial intelligence demos—plus expe...

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Turning One-Time Event Guests Into Annual Attendee...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 90

What keeps an event attendee coming back year after year? We asked some experts to share their secrets to year-round engagement.

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Inside Activations From Gov Ball 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 119

Brand activations showed up and showed out at this year’s Governors Ball Music Festival from the likes of the NBA, Supergoop, Raku...

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Inclusivity in Many Ways: The National Medical Ass...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 95

Derrick Johnson, director of conventions & events for NMA, discusses how the annual-meeting experience is enhanced by engaging att...

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A Winning Event Combo: Recognition, Appreciation, ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 92

The two co-located conferences that comprise the American Nurses Association’s annual meeting deliver plenty of celebration along ...

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Multi-Language Interpretation Tool Debuts for Inte...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 20, 2024 0 90

Interprefy Now is geared towards sessions where conversations take place, such as ad boards and investigator meetings, rather than...

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What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: June 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 18, 2024 0 99

BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.

Events & Socials

Carbon Labeling on Event Menus

DO NEWSFEED Jun 18, 2024 0 96

In the future, understanding the carbon impact of food choices could be as simple as counting calories—transforming consumer habit...

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Event Venue News for June 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 122

BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the ...

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Books for Event Professionals

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 111

Planning your summer reading list? We've got you covered.

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This Firm Capitalizes on Company Culture to Create...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 90

BizBash sat down with TENFOLD founder and CEO Rachel Friedman to talk about how financial firms are seeing the ROI in experiential...

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Call for Nominations: BizBash's 15 Over 50

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 102

BizBash is highlighting event profs who inspire us with their longevity and leadership.

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Why Tribeca Fest Organizers Expanded One of Its Si...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 144

Find out why brand storytelling got a bigger stage at this year's event. Plus, see other events and activations from the annual fe...

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Duke Energy Center Pulls the Plug Until 2026

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 121

Cincinnati’s convention center is closing on July 1 for comprehensive upgrades to the building’s systems, meeting spaces, and aest...

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5 Ways to Make Your Event More Inclusive of the LG...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 92

From the registration process to the know-before-you-go document, here are some ideas to help make events more welcoming.

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Elvis Slept Here: Kauai’s Coco Palms Resort Redeve...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 94

IHG will have its first property in Hawaii with the revival of the resort that served as the backdrop for the hotel scenes in “Blu...

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Risk and Reward: Meetings in Hurricane Season

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 104

Favorable hotel deals are appearing for event groups willing to gather in hurricane-prone areas in late 2024 and 2025. How does a ...

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Planners, Suppliers Weigh In on Engagement Strateg...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 17, 2024 0 102

Personalization is the name of the game, but the challenges in doing that are formidable, say survey respondents.

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Best Stova Alternatives and Competitors in 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 135

Disclaimer: This analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the information available on t...

Events & Socials

Best Cvent Competitors and Alternatives in 2024

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 137

Disclaimer: This Cvent competitors analysis was conducted considering the leading event management platforms based on the informat...

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Cvent vs Eventbrite: Which Event Management Softwa...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 123

Selecting the right event management software can be time-consuming. With numerous options available, each must be carefully evalu...

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C2 Montreal 2024: How a New Venue Aimed to Inspire...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 113

The three-day event was built around some of the key industries driving the Montreal economy, including sustainability and artific...

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ROI & ROE Strategies to Supercharge Your Event Val...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 121

Delve into expert tips for creating impactful experiences that impress both your audience and C-suite.

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Event Personalization Moments

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 174

Personal touches, from custom playlists to innovative swag, are redefining attendee engagement. Here, event professionals share so...

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Behind the Scenes at Canva Create

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 122

The graphic design platform's largest-ever event drew 3,500 people for a day of keynotes, product demos, community spotlights, act...

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Guest Column: 7 Common Anniversary Event Pitfalls ...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 98

For many event teams, anniversary celebrations are the most pressure-filled to be perfect. Explore common mistakes and the best pr...

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Evolving Risk Management for Events, Straight from...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 97

As events chief for the Risk and Insurance Management Society, Stuart Ruff-Lyon is always focused on participant safety and securi...

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Headquarters Hotel Coming to New Orleans C.C.

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 182

A 1,000-room Omni will be the long-awaited addition to the Morial Convention Center’s nearby hotel offerings.

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Assn. Interest Group Launched for Responsible A.I....

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 103

ASAE’s new Association Coalition for AI brings together nonprofit leaders to better understand and properly implement artificial i...

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Mandalay Bay Finishes $100-Million Conv. Ctr. Upgr...

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 102

Home of the business-events industry’s IMEX America show, the property has 2.1 million square feet of newly refreshed meeting and ...

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Event Agencies Ashfield and WRG Join Forces

DO NEWSFEED Jun 7, 2024 0 105

The new agency, Emota, comes together under parent company Inizio Engage to serve the healthcare industry and global brands.

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See Inside Prime Video’s Immersive 'For Your Consi...

DO NEWSFEED May 23, 2024 0 105

Prime Experience took attendees through an interactive journey into the making of the streaming service's hit series like Fallout,...

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Ceiling Designs That Caught Our Eye at Recent Even...

DO NEWSFEED May 23, 2024 0 105

What is "skychology" and how does it immerse guests further into an experience? Plus, get inspired by steal-worthy designs that dr...

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Jacksonville Sports Foundation Launch

DO NEWSFEED May 23, 2024 0 98

With the establishment of the Jacksonville Sports Foundation, Jacksonville aims to boost the local economy and unite the community...

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How To Design Perfect Name Badges

DO NEWSFEED May 23, 2024 0 109

A feature from Conference Badge.

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Robin Hood 2024 Benefit Gala

DO NEWSFEED May 23, 2024 0 122

With a theme nodding to the 1999 film, the event was a milestone in philanthropy, raising upward of $68 million this year—all whil...

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“Meeting Room of the Future” Report: 4 Takeaways f...

DO NEWSFEED May 23, 2024 0 111

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs.

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Summer Sponsorships: Unleashing the Power of Outdo...

DO NEWSFEED May 21, 2024 0 98

From captivating challenges to thrilling sports simulators, bring your brand to life with outdoor activations that harness the ene...

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See the Fun, Playful Elements From Public Art Fund...

DO NEWSFEED May 21, 2024 0 102

The organization's annual event celebrated its upcoming exhibition season with artist-designed activations and whimsical drinks an...

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Transition Moments at Events

DO NEWSFEED May 21, 2024 0 116

Moving guests from one room to another can be an unexpected place for some surprise-and-delight moments.

Events & Socials

What's New in Meetings and Trade Shows: May 2024

DO NEWSFEED May 21, 2024 0 99

BizBash rounds up the latest news related to meetings, trade shows, and CVBs/DMOs.

Events & Socials

Visa Wait Times: The Latest Update

DO NEWSFEED May 21, 2024 0 108

In advance of the May 30 Legislative Action Day in Washington, organized by Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance, learn more about a...

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Helping Attendees Defeat Jet Lag

DO NEWSFEED May 21, 2024 0 99

InterContinental properties now offer guests access to the Timeshifter app to acclimate quickly coming into meetings and then goin...

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Emerging Hotel Trends for 2024

DO NEWSFEED May 20, 2024 0 115

Hilton recently hosted BizBash at several of its Nashville properties. From unique design elements to robust digital capabilities,...

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Details Released on New Event-Sustainability Confe...

DO NEWSFEED May 20, 2024 0 105

Set for October 2-3, the Convene 4 Climate event will immediately follow PCMA’s Convening EMEA conference in Barcelona, but attend...

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Luxury Marriott Brand Bound for Nashville

DO NEWSFEED May 20, 2024 0 93

Less than a block from the Music City Center, real estate developer Turnberry plans to break ground on a St. Regis property with t...

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Cvent vs vFairs: Which Event Management Software I...

DO NEWSFEED May 18, 2024 0 127

Finding the best event management software can take many resources. With multiple options to choose from, they must be carefully a...

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See Inside Expedia’s Day-to-Night Activation at th...

DO NEWSFEED May 17, 2024 0 113

Expedia celebrated New Orleans with a yellow parasol motif. Check out how it shaded guests from the daytime sun, then served as st...

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Event Venue News for May 2024

DO NEWSFEED May 17, 2024 0 119

BizBash rounds up the latest news from hotels, convention centers, meeting spaces, restaurants, and other event venues around the ...

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F&B a Losing Battle? Focus on a Better HCP Exp...

DO NEWSFEED May 17, 2024 0 114

As prices rise but meal-spend caps do not, planners need to get creative to deliver satisfying, impactful events for attending pra...

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[Webinar] Creating Events with AI

DO NEWSFEED May 17, 2024 0 144

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2pm ET / 11am PT

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6 Things HCPs Want Life-Science Event Planners to ...

DO NEWSFEED May 17, 2024 0 100

At Pharma Forum 2024, a panel of physicians detailed their likes and preferences around elements of meetings hosted by life-scienc...

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[Webinar] Digging into the Event Data Goldmine

DO NEWSFEED May 17, 2024 0 122

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2pm ET / 11am PT

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A Miami Beach Classic to Open New-Build Meeting Fa...

DO NEWSFEED May 17, 2024 0 104

At Fontainebleau Miami Beach, work is underway on the adjacent 45,000-square-foot Coastal Convention Center, with plans to host gr...

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Inside WIPA Philadelphia's First-Ever Gala

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 113

WIPA Philadelphia's first-ever gala paid homage to the city's musical history with an elaborate event design created by 30 differe...

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See How Knix Celebrated Its Customers with This Im...

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 142

The intimates and apparel brand hosted a two-day experience in Mexico to launch its new swimwear collection.

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How to Host an Event Inside an Airplane Hangar

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 109

Take insights and inspiration from the grand opening of The Executive Hangar, a new venue in Fullerton, Calif.

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Formula 1 Miami 2024 Events and Activations

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 111

Get an inside look at Hard Rock Stadium’s Formula 1 strategic planning and execution, along with on-track brand highlights and the...

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See Inside Jeff Leatham’s New Immersive Floral Exh...

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 105

Physical meets digital in this colorful, Korean-inspired installation at Genesis House in NYC. Take a peek.

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New Convention Hotel Secured for Detroit Riverfron...

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 119

The 600-room property, expected to open in 2027, will be attached to Huntington Place via skybridge.

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Powerful Pre-Meeting Engagement: A Case Study

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 98

Here’s how one organizer used pre-event connections to drive attendance, content creation, and buzz.

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The Winning Ingredient: Power Teams

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 109

A leadership conference for the convenience-store industry launched last fall with an integrated strategy for engaging attendees t...

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Nashville, Madrid, Singapore, and Dubai: Nailed It...

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 104

Cvent’s lists of top hotels and destinations based on 2023 booking activity are out. Where are groups sourcing most often in North...

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The Secret to Using A.I. Effectively: Persistence

DO NEWSFEED May 15, 2024 0 155

While touted as a time-saver, generative A.I. requires some “collaboration” between the user and the technology to generate conten...

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What Breaks Through to Distracted Attendees

DO NEWSFEED May 7, 2024 0 116

According to a survey of marketing executives done in conjunction with the debut of Amex GBT M&E’s Experience Studio, events need ...

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Live! Hotel and Casino Gets the Go-Ahead in Virgin...

DO NEWSFEED May 7, 2024 0 99

A new $1.4 billion entertainment district has been approved for Petersburg, Va., that includes pro football hall-of-famer Bruce Sm...

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Doomed Convention: A Lesson in Prepping Volunteers

DO NEWSFEED May 7, 2024 0 121

Long waits at registration, undelivered items to booths, safety and security lapses, and other mishaps were partly the result of o...

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Top 8 Hospitality Platforms for Events and Consume...

DO NEWSFEED May 6, 2024 0 228

Events play a crucial role in building strong connections between brands, their consumers and suppliers. Also, they help boost bra...

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Top Event Management Platforms in 2024

DO NEWSFEED May 6, 2024 0 152

Event management platforms offer a holistic approach to planning logistics, attendee registration, promotion, check-in, and more. ...

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Best Event Ticketing Solutions and Platforms in 20...

DO NEWSFEED May 6, 2024 0 142

Choosing the right event ticketing platform can be a game-changer for event managers. One can use ticketing solutions for multiple...

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Best vFairs Alternatives and Competitors in 2024

DO NEWSFEED May 6, 2024 0 109

Disclaimer: This article looks at the top event management platforms based on information available on their websites and reviews ...

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