The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

Despite the high security measures, when the guests checked out they said ‘we are going to book you again next time because we felt very safe and we experienced a once in a lifetime thing.’ In 2017, the InterContinental Hotel Group General Managers Conference took place at InterContinental Berlin.

Meeting 248

Meeting Certification Events Trade Show 248

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

It was converted to a boutique lifestyle hotel in 2017. Located in downtown Nashville’s art district, the hotel includes its own onsite art museum, which groups can book for meetings and social events.

Location 246

Location Training Meeting Promotion 246

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2018

8, 2017, turned into an inferno when winds picked up that night. However, from a meetings, events and tourism perspective, very few venues were lost and 90 percent of the grapes had already been harvested for the season. Napa Valley Film Festival 2017 photo by Bob McClenahan. A Close Call. The Show Must Go on.

Conference 202

Conference Tourism Tourism Rehearsal 202

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 29, 2018

Today, WSCC turns away as much business as it books,” the convention center’s website claims. “In Louis Public Radio in May of 2017, when the prospect of a convention center upgrade seemed increasingly likely following a local election. “So, It is essentially booked to capacity. We’ve lost ground,” Explore St.

Proposal 224

Proposal Booking Trade Show Prospect 224

Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

October 2017, sometimes I wish I could do dramatic readings of press releases. Brandt Krueger: October 2017, PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical. 2017, one year later. Unrelated to this news I was already starting to see people saying, “Wow, it just feels like hotels and venues and in-house AVs are bending a lot less.

Contracts 249

Contracts Contracts Events Planner 249

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”.

Trends 167

Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 167

Travel Daily Media

APRIL 27, 2023

booking foray in partnership with iconic London Stadium appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. and Europe; and with its unrivaled network and best-in-class operations, the company will further enhance the venue’s competitive position in-market. The post ASM Global unveils its first U.K.

Booking 84

Booking Venue Sports Networking 84

The MICE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

At that time, it was 2017, and I knew that the best you can do is to start moving as soon as possible. If all the hotel, catering, venue, transportation are not there, we need to ask ourselves: What is an event? You have a new book coming out. Can you speak about your new book? Is it the platform?

Management 246

Management Contracts Contracts Logistics 246

Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

RECon Asia Pacific Conference 2017. Lighting washes in blues and violets across the beautiful architecture add a sense of drama while highlighting the best features of the venue – the Titanic Hotel in Liverpool. Notably, sections of Comb SuperWall were used around the rest of the venue too, to imitate columns for example.

Panel 321

Panel Conference Speakers Education 321

Endless Events

JULY 23, 2021

The audio section will contain all information related to sound including speakers, soundboards, amps and the sound system at the venue. You will want to make sure the materials included will provide sufficient volume for the size of the venue. Union rules may also apply – be aware of that when looking at venue contracts.

Contracts 296

Contracts Contracts Venue Vendor 296

Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. Are you planning an event and the perfect speaker can’t manage to get to your venue at the right time? But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs. Nearly half! So, let’s dive in!

Speakers 240

Speakers Social Media Audience Events 240

Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

In 2017, we discussed this very question in two insightful episodes of the EventIcons podcast which you can check out here and here. Finally, you should book early to ensure your AV company has plenty of time to prepare a successful event, thus avoiding any rush fees. Don’t be worried about asking your venue this either.

Contracts 204

Contracts Contracts Vendor Events 204

Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

Have enough stations for the number of attendees and make sure they are placed at convenient intervals around the festival venue. Or strict parking conditions at your outdoor venue that you need to make sure attendees comply with. The beautiful outdoors is your venue after all! They ensure everyone can park safely and legally.

Event Apps 209

Event Apps Venue Attendee Sustainability 209

Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

For venues and planners, that means looking into the crystal ball to get ahead of event trends and expectations. Planners should adjust budgets to anticipate higher rates and book event space as early as possible. If there’s a mantra for this year, it might just be “book now!” Key Takeaway for Venues. Click To Tweet.

Trends 167

Trends Meeting Planner Venue 167

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 3, 2019

He passed away in 2017 before the final touches were added. Joe D’Alessandro, president and CEO of San Francisco Travel Association, called it the heartbeat of the city and reported that the campus is already booked through April. San Francisco Travel has been doing quite a bit of welcoming, as well. A Warm Welcome.

Logistics 147

Logistics Conference Booking Travel 147

Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

Host cities, in most cases, provide attendees with much more than they could have bargained for: unexpected culinary delights or mind-blowing entertainment hosted at top-flight event venues. The Summit Building has 32 national conventions booked from 2023 to 2026. The new Summit Building includes over 240,000 sq.

Vendor 246

Vendor Organization Planner Entertainment 246

Convene by PCMA

MAY 22, 2023

Lawmakers questioned whether the 2010 merger of two powerful events companies, Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which dominates the touring industry as a promoter and venue owner, created a monopoly that harms customers, according to a story in The New York Times. million verified Swift fans. That was even before Mercedes-Benz Stadium was built.

Meeting 98

Meeting Venue Social Media Booking 98

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 9, 2024

Hoops has served on PCMA’s Board of Directors and Trustees, first from 2017-2020; currently as secretary/treasurer for the 2022-2023 term; and next, as chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees. What are the greatest challenges and opportunities for CVBs, venues, and other industry partners in 2024? Levitt and Stephen J.

Booking 116

Booking Networking Sustainability Venue 116

The MICE Blog

AUGUST 26, 2022

My interest deepened in large part from working with MICE (Meeting, Incentive Travel, Conferences and Exhibitions) destinations and venues that focused on these topics. It sparked my interest in event venues and the experience itself opened my eyes to all the possibilities of this new world. Read the full interview here.

Event Design 130

Event Design Sustainability Events Education 130

Smart Meetings

AUGUST 17, 2018

At the time of the groundbreaking, the conference center had already booked more than $70 million in business , including its first client, American School Counselor Association, who is scheduled to meet there in July 2021. Javits Convention Center in Manhattan broke ground in March 2017 on a $1.5 Reno-Tahoe. Javits Convention Center.

Proposal 170

Proposal Booking Meeting Trade Show 170

Redfin

AUGUST 4, 2022

We compiled a list of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona that saw the greatest population increase over a 5-year span from 2017 to 2021. Queen Creek currently has a population of around 66,350, which is an increase of 53% from 2017. . Marana saw a 22% increase in population since 2017 and currently has around 54,900 residents. .

Entertainment 63

Entertainment Training Venue Booking 63

Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

February 2-3, 2017: RAI Amsterdam , The Netherlands 1½-day workshop, registration now open — €895. March 20-21, 2017: Catalyst Ranch , Chicago 1½-day workshop, registration now open — $599 if you register by January 7 , $699 afterwards. Learn more about Adrian and his books. Testimonials from earlier workshops. “I

Registration 30

Registration Conference Education Venue 30

Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018. According to CWT Meetings & Events, you can expect a spike in booking prices of about 3.7%. You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”.

Trends 74

Trends Hospitality Social Media Events 74

Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We’ve ranked the fastest-growing cities in Virginia which saw the largest population increase from 2017 to 2021. Suffolk currently has a population of around 96,200, which is an increase of 7% from 2017. . Lastly, be sure to get tickets to a show at Venue 757. One of these might just be your next home. #1: 1: Suffolk, VA .

Entertainment 63

Entertainment Venue Sports Transportation 63

Redfin

AUGUST 8, 2022

We compiled the 10 fastest-growing cities in Utah that saw the most significant population increase over 5 years, from 2017 to 2021. Herriman currently has a population of around 58,200, an increase of 49% from 2017. . George, UT is nearly 100,000, an 18% increase since 2017. . #4: 1: Herriman, UT . Median sale price: 556,000.

Entertainment 63

Entertainment Banking Booking Location 63

Redfin

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

We’ve compiled the 10 fastest-growing cities in Michigan that saw the most significant population increase over 5 years, from 2017 to 2021. Dearborn currently has a population of around 108,450, which is an increase of 14% from 2017. . The city’s current population is nearly 54,150, which is a 5% increase since 2017.

Sports 63

Sports Entertainment Booking Venue 63

Eventtia

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Whether managing events logistics, booking accommodation, or arranging transportation, hospitality platforms are necessary for planning and hosting results-driven events. Tripleseat Tripleseat is a software company that delivers event management solutions for the hospitality industry, targeting restaurants, hotels, and venues.

Platform 62

Platform Hospitality Logistics Proposal 62

Redfin

AUGUST 5, 2022

These cities saw the greatest population increase over a 5-year span from 2017 to 2021. Redmond currently has a population of around 76,400, which is an increase of 18% from 2017. . While living in Redmond , locals will find a bustling arts and entertainment scene with venues such as the SecondStory Repertory. 1: Redmond, WA .

Entertainment 59

Entertainment Venue Culture Sports 59

Redfin

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

We put together a list of the 10 fastest-growing cities in New Jersey that saw the greatest population increase over a 5-year span from 2017 to 2021. The city currently has a population of around 58,700, which is an increase of 9% from 2017. . The city grew 8% since 2017 to its current population of about 283,950. #7:

Entertainment 59

Entertainment Booking Sports Venue 59

MeetingsNet

JANUARY 26, 2018

Another event-planning pain point is moving attendees throughout a venue or experience, whether it’s for check-in at the entrance, or for moving around a city for a multi-venue conference (like CES). Say goodbye to booking that professional translator. Technology that moves attendees more efficiently. Printer-friendly version.

Trade Show 64

Trade Show Technology Technology Events 64

Redfin

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

We com We compiled a list of the fastest-growing cities in Georgia which saw the largest population increase from 2017 to 2021. The city currently has a population of around 108,600, which is an increase of 13% from 2017. . Macon has a population of nearly 156,800, seeing a 3% increase since 2017. 1: South Fulton, GA .

Sports 66

Sports Entertainment Venue Location 66

Convene by PCMA

APRIL 5, 2022

Perhaps the silver lining in the pause on face- to-face events caused by COVID-19 has been that it has given venues a chance to think about welcoming returning visitors through a lens of inclusivity. Five-year-old Remingten Schneider checks out Overland Park Convention Center’s sensory room. Making Event Spaces Sensory Inclusive. Casey Gale.

Remote 111

Remote Events Venue Trends 111

Redfin

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

We compiled a list of the fastest-growing cities in Connecticut, which saw the largest population increase from 2017 to 2021. ” Waterbury currently has a population of around 113,800, which is an increase of 5% from 2017. . The population of New Haven, CT is nearly 135,100, a 3% increase since 2017. . #4: Not to worry.

Entertainment 58

Entertainment Manufacturing Insurance Venue 58

Tourism eSchool

MARCH 3, 2021

One of their initiatives was through their colourful public toilets which won the Best Economic Contributor category in the 2017 International Toilet Tourism Awards. They may also invest strategically in targeted ads to drive bookings for time sensitive offers, such as events or relevant travel deals. In Person Product Bookings.

Retail 98

Retail Social Media Website Tourism 98

Redfin

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

To help you out, we compiled a list of the fastest-growing cities in Massachusetts that saw the largest population increase from 2017 to 2021. Worcester currently has a population of around 205,950, which is an increase of 11% from 2017. . The city’s current population is around 59,100, which is a 9% increase since 2017.

Manufacturing 59

Manufacturing Entertainment Banking Sports 59

Convene by PCMA

MAY 19, 2022

Summerville has been with the LRCVB since November 2017. Butler-Jemison has more than a decade of experience in booking, venue, and event management spanning arenas, stadiums, ballparks, and non-traditional entertainment venues. Prior to her new role, she served as senior director of tax revenue. Starr Butler-Jemison.

Advertising 52

Advertising Social Media Promotion Hospitality 52

Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2024

Sports — and More Meeting planners and event organizers of the non-sporting variety also can count on the highest level of inter-agency support when booking Philadelphia. Our accessibility and our incredibly compact footprint are major advantages for supporting major single-day or multi-day bookings,” Needle said.

Sports 52

Sports Social Media Events Logistics 52