AEG Europe appoints new Chief Operating Officer and Financial Officer
16 HRS AGO - AEG Europe has announced the appointments of John Langford as Chief Operating Officer, Paul Reeve Expand
16 HRS AGO - AEG Europe has announced the appointments of John Langford as Chief Operating Officer, Paul Reeve as Chief Financial Officer, and Emma Bownes in the newly created role of Vice President of Programming across AEG’s European venue portfolio. Langford previously served as Vice President and General Manager of The O2, while Reeve served as Finance Director of The O2 & The SSE Arena, Wembley, and Bownes previously served as Programming Director. The three appointments follow the recent news that Alex Hill will take over as President of AEG Europe from 1st January 2019. AEG Europe owns and operates major venues across Europe including The O2 in London; The SSE Arena, Wembley; Hamburg’s Barclaycard Arena; Berlin’s Mercedes Benz Arena and Verti Music Hall; Stockholm Live; and AccorHotels Arena in Paris. Commenting on the appointments, Alex Hill said: “I’m looking forward to working closely with John, Paul and Emma in continuing our vision of excellence across our portfolio of Collapse
Is China’s $25m PNG conference centre investment a political power play?
19 HRS AGO - China’s investment in convention facilities in Port Moresby, capital of Papua New Guinea, is being Expand
19 HRS AGO - China’s investment in convention facilities in Port Moresby, capital of Papua New Guinea, is being portrayed by Western media as part of a political power play in the Pacific. PNG is plagued by poverty, corruption and violence, but China, nevertheless, invested US$25.6m in a convention centre in Port Moresby. The centre is now hosting the two-day annual Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (Apec) Summit, attended by Chinese President Xi, Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe and US Vice-President Mike Pence. Regional topics on the agenda include trade, international terrorism and North Korea. Hundreds of delegates will stay on cruise liners, due to the lack of hotel space available in Port Moresby. Up to 15,000 people from 21 countries are still expected to be in attendance. Port Moresby was ranked the fifth least liveable city in 2018 by the Economist Intelligence Unit, and the country is the poorest member of the Apec grouping. China has also donated 50 coaches and 35 minibuses for official Collapse
Linkedin launches new platform Linkedin Events
21 HRS AGO - Career network site Linkedin has announced the launch of Linkedin Events, a new feature which will Expand
21 HRS AGO - Career network site Linkedin has announced the launch of Linkedin Events, a new feature which will allow users to join and create professional events, invite connections and have conversations. Linkedin says it recognises the importance of face-to-face meetings in building professional relationships, and its new platform is intended to tap into that. The network conducted research which showed 80% of Linkedin users consider professional networking to be important to new opportunities and success. The feature will start with a pilot group of organisers in San Francisco and New York, but will be rolling out globally to all members within the next few months. All users are able to join and participate in events they’re invited to. The new feature will allow you to: -Create an event: Whether on desktop or mobile, event organisers can create an event and provide all of the details for it – a description, date and time, and a unique hashtag so people can follow along. -Promote an Collapse
Three special awards presented to Young Guns 16 winners
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22 HRS AGO - © [[https://www.oneclub.org/ The One Club website]].</span>The One Club for Creativity has presented additional special recognition to three women honourees, all creatives age 30 and under at the Young Guns 16 awards ceremony in New York. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
Has the fog of GDPR cleared away yet?
1 DAY AGO - GDPR came into force on 25 May, the culmination of months of debates and discussions. In this Expand
1 DAY AGO - GDPR came into force on 25 May, the culmination of months of debates and discussions. In this guest blog, Jenner Carter, Head of Marketing at Lime Venue Portfolio and Marketing Chair for the UK’s Hotel Booking Agent’s Association (HBAA), explores the aftermath of GDPR with HBAA members. In the run-up to deadline day, there was clearly still great uncertainty about GDPR and many people saying ‘let’s wait and see’. Reflecting on this, a series of campfire sessions with HBAA members provided a good opportunity to invite more than 30 event industry professionals to share their thoughts and experiences, to see if any of GDPR’s feared consequences had occurred, or if there was any greater clarity. The discussion created an interesting snapshot of how far GDPR has evolved so far. The months up to 25 May Looking back, the majority of industry professionals recall a huge amount of scare-mongering in the press and dozens of organisations looking to make a quick buck by Collapse
New survey highlights travel ‘disconnects’
1 DAY AGO - Nearly 70% of travel buyers say that enforcing policy compliance is among the most challenging Expand
1 DAY AGO - Nearly 70% of travel buyers say that enforcing policy compliance is among the most challenging aspects of their job, according to new research out today from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), in partnership with RoomIt by CWT. Not only are travellers booking out-of-policy for preferred properties or amenities, but there appears to be a large gap in traveller knowledge of company policy. “Travel programme goals can be difficult to reach when travel buyers and business travellers are not on the same page,” said Jessica Collison, GBTA director of research. “The research identifies where disconnects exist between hotel policy and traveller behaviour and provide buyers with areas they can focus on to drive increased cost-savings without necessarily compromising on traveller satisfaction.” “Business travellers want to find the right room in the right place with the right amenities – and stay within the rules set by their hotel programme,” said David Falter, President of RoomIt Collapse
GainingEdge Launches New Global Competitive Index
1 DAY AGO - A new index which ranks cities in terms of their competitive strength for attracting international Expand
1 DAY AGO - A new index which ranks cities in terms of their competitive strength for attracting international conventions was launched at the ICCA Annual Congress this week in Dubai. GainingEdge CEO, Gary Grimmer said that the index will help destinations gain insights into how much convention business they should expect to host on an annual basis. “ICCA...
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How This Event Improved Communications With 2,000 Staff & Volunteers [Case Study]
1 DAY AGO - This is a case study from Michael Walker, Marketing Manager, Blerter. More information about Event Expand
1 DAY AGO - This is a case study from Michael Walker, Marketing Manager, Blerter. More information about Event Manager Blog’s case studies. This case study explores how Ironman New Zealand, one of the toughest competitions in the world, improved communications, operations and incident response times for their event. The Event An Ironman Triathlon is recognized as […]
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AdFocus Awards announces Financial Mail Creative Challenge finalists
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2 DAYS AGO - © [[http://www.adfocus.co.za/ AdFocus website]].</span>The AdFocus Awards have announced the top four finalists of the Financial Mail Creative Challenge. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
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Caesars Entertainment extends partnership with Nobu Hotels
16 HRS AGO - Robert De Niro, chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora were present for Expand
16 HRS AGO - Robert De Niro, chef Nobu Matsuhisa and Caesars Entertainment CEO Mark Frissora were present for the fifth anniversary celebration of the Nobu Hotel, Caesars Palace. Frissora announced a decade-long extension of the partnership between Nobu Hotels and Caesars, while Horwell – the group that owns Nobu – announced plans for 20 additional hotels by 2020. Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace bills itself as the ‘world’s first celebrity chef-branded hotel venture’. Speaking at the anniversary celebration, Frissora commented: “Caesars Palace has an impressive legacy of ‘firsts’ – the legendary resort set the standard for luxury when it first opened and is widely credited with introducing the resident headliner concept, and welcoming the first true celebrity chef-driven restaurant. “So, it comes as no surprise that we would be home to the world’s-first Nobu Hotel. Even better, the success of this partnership has created the blueprint for what’s to come. Today, I am Collapse
Diversity and the ‘new world of work’ at IMEX Frankfurt
19 HRS AGO - IMEX, the worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events, returns to Frankfurt Expand
19 HRS AGO - IMEX, the worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events, returns to Frankfurt from 21–23 May 2019, with exhibitors and planners set to meet with over 3,500 suppliers from every sector of the global meetings and events industry. IMEX’s pre-show education day, EduMonday, will take place on 20 May and includes She Means Business – a conference celebrating the role of women in the meetings industry. The EduMonday programme offers learning opportunities in both German and English. Organisers say the 2019 edition of the show will also feature many of the content ideas and feedback received this year. Topics such as diversity and inclusion, collaboration and co-creation, as well as the circular economy, will all be explored. “We know that the German market has its own business drivers and priorities, so we’ll be addressing these in our programming. ‘New Work’ is just one example. It describes the challenge many companies face in adapting established business models to Collapse
EOE & NECTA Team Up for EOE 2019
21 HRS AGO - Necta is proud to be partnering with EoE 2019 as the official event app, to provide smarter, more Expand
21 HRS AGO - Necta is proud to be partnering with EoE 2019 as the official event app, to provide smarter, more contextual connections at the event. No need to manually capture anyone’s details, just a quick scan of a QR code and you’re connected. Collapse
2018 Epica Awards: Results announced
1 DAY AGO - © [[https://www.dailysquib.co.uk/business/27848-forward-2018-epica-awards-grown-prestige.html The Expand
1 DAY AGO - © [[https://www.dailysquib.co.uk/business/27848-forward-2018-epica-awards-grown-prestige.html The Daily Squib website]].</span>2018 Epica Awards Grand Prix winners from the United States, Italy, Ireland, Germany and Japan have all been announced. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
Lausanne plugs into Energy Cities Alliance
1 DAY AGO - Marketing consortium of convention bureaus and convention centres, The Energy Cities Alliance Expand
1 DAY AGO - Marketing consortium of convention bureaus and convention centres, The Energy Cities Alliance (ECA), has announced a new member, as Lausanne, Switzerland joins the partnership. The Alliance, now in its 11th year, is comprised of Abu Dhabi, (United Arab Emirates), Aberdeen (Scotland), Calgary (Canada) and Stavanger (Norway) – all cities that possess strong energy sectors that foster sustainability and innovation towards the growth of a wide range of other industry sectors, including medicine, science, culture and technology. “We are delighted to be expanding our membership with such a relevant and important research and scientific hub,” said Lindsay Fraser, Chair of the Energy Cities Alliance. “The addition of Lausanne will add greater value to the existing members and their stakeholders, given Lausanne’s track record of hosting high profile conferences.” Julianne Jammers, Managing Director of the award-winning SwissTech Convention Centre said: “We are proud to join the Collapse
drp white paper ‘Perception vs Reality’ debated in Parliament
1 DAY AGO - Creative communications agency drp has released a new white paper, which was debated in Expand
1 DAY AGO - Creative communications agency drp has released a new white paper, which was debated in Parliament. The white paper is titled ‘Perceptions vs Reality’, and focuses on the gap between perception and reality in communications, technology and engagement within modern organisations. The paper was discussed during the All Party Parliament Group (APPG) for the events industry, which is chaired by James Heappey MP. Over 100 communications professionals contributed to the paper. The paper revealed a stark gap between what brands and organisations say they do and what the comms professionals who work for them actually do day-to-day. The research also demonstrates that language surrounding technology and innovation is permeating modern communications for brands. However, the actual use of technology and innovation seem to be falling woefully short in the communications sector and this is having massively detrimental effects on the industry as a whole. Of the wider UK public, only 43% trust Collapse
Brabys teams up with prominent KZN bridal and beauty show
1 DAY AGO - Dedicated to providing inspiration for soon-to-be brides, Brabys Future Bride magazine has Expand
1 DAY AGO - Dedicated to providing inspiration for soon-to-be brides, Brabys Future Bride magazine has partnered with Durban's leading events company, Conker Exhibitions, to bring a fresh take on weddings with the introduction of the 2019 Brabys Future Bride Bridal & Beauty Show (formerly the NWJ Bridal & Beauty Experience). Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
Discover Table Mountain's magnificent floral kingdom with a bespoke fynbos tour
2 DAYS AGO - Cape Grace Hotel Fynbos Tour offers in-house guests the unique opportunity to experience one of Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Cape Grace Hotel Fynbos Tour offers in-house guests the unique opportunity to experience one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and its fascinating floral kingdom while sipping on a delightful range of wines. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
VisitScotland ‘Legends’ campaign wins ICCA Best Marketing Award
2 DAYS AGO - VisitScotland Business Events has won the ICCA Best Marketing Award 2018 for its first-ever Expand
2 DAYS AGO - VisitScotland Business Events has won the ICCA Best Marketing Award 2018 for its first-ever digital campaign ‘Scotland. Where ideas become legend’. The win was announced at the Closing Ceremony of the 57th ICCA World in Dubai, 14 November. The two-year digital campaign was launched last November and Rory Archibald, Business Development Manager at VisitScotland Business Events, who made the presentation at the ICCA Congress, said: “I’m incredibly proud that VisitScotland Business Events has won the ICCA Best Marketing Award 2018. “This proves that a low-cost campaign can achieve some fantastic results through hard work and support. This win has provided great momentum for the second year of the campaign, which is looking to be just as successful as this year’s.” The ICCA Best Marketing Award, which began in 1997, recognises the excellence and outstanding achievements of organisations in their effort to mark their destination or product. The Hague Convention Bureau and Serbia Collapse
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Microsoft's Kevin Marshall joins the Pentawards Conference lineup
18 HRS AGO - Pentawards Live speakers: Denise Siebert, vice president, design of the Global Kellogg Company, Expand
18 HRS AGO - Pentawards Live speakers: Denise Siebert, vice president, design of the Global Kellogg Company, design and visual identity leader at Diageo; Ann Chen and Mauro Porcini, PepsiCo, chief design officer.</span>The Pentawards Live Amsterdam will be hosting international speakers from a selection of the world's most renowned brands and Microsoft's Kevin Marshall is the latest speaker to be announced. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
Explore Hilton Bankside’s new multi-sensory meeting room
20 HRS AGO - Hilton London Bankside has partnered with Bombas & Parr to create a unique multi-sensory Expand
20 HRS AGO - Hilton London Bankside has partnered with Bombas & Parr to create a unique multi-sensory meeting room inside its hotel, under the name The Agora. From flooding the room with scented air at the push of a button to specially curated objects designed to increase productivity, mood-improving lighting installations and refreshments designed to recharge physiologically, every detail is based on the science and psychology of fruitful human interactions and innovation. The room takes inspiration from its location on Bankside, with a central table featuring inlaid ley lines pointing to important sites of creativity nearby, such as The Globe, The Tate and Royal Festival Hall. Among the other multi-sensory innovations of The Agora (Greek for ‘gathering place’) are a ‘push for creativity’ button, which releases scented air designed to stimulate the imagination. There is also an art installation that makes use of light effects, ‘scientifically proven to arouse the sub-cortical area in your Collapse
Valentine’s Day to kick off new relationship for Lippman Connects with ITN/Aventri
21 HRS AGO - ITN, an Aventri company, has entered into an agreement with Lippman Connects to provide a range of Expand
21 HRS AGO - ITN, an Aventri company, has entered into an agreement with Lippman Connects to provide a range of registration services for major events. In 2019, Lippman Connects will rely on the Aventri eReg platform for nine events, starting with Exhibit Sales Roundtable (ESR), 14 February, 2019, in Washington, D.C. Under the agreement, Aventri will provide registration services from fulfillment of email promotions right through to colour badging. In addition to ESR, the agreement includes Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), Attendee Acquisition Roundtable (AAR), and Large Show Roundtable (LSR). Sam Lippman, President of Lippman Connects, hailed the arrangement, saying: “Our clients are accustomed to an elevated experience at every touch point. I know they will be impressed by Aventri’s advanced registration technologies.” Aventri expects additional hands-on exposure to industry professionals will spotlight the advantages ITN and Aventri bring to exhibitions and conventions. Oni Collapse
The Los Angeles Convention Center Launches Strawless Campaign for America Recycles Day
1 DAY AGO - The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) announced a ban on all straws during a sustainability Expand
1 DAY AGO - The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) announced a ban on all straws during a sustainability presentation at the National League of Cities (NLC) City Summit on November 9, 2018. The United States uses over 500 million plastic straws every day; most of which end up polluting oceans and killing marine life. The LACC, in partnership with in-house caterer Taste of LA by Levy Restaurants, will cease the use of 250,000 straws annually to protect the planet. Paper straws will be used only for blended coffee beverages until other solutions are accessible. Paper straws will also be available for those with ADA requirements. Matthew Brown, General Manager of Taste of LA at the LACC, said: “One of the best ways to reduce our carbon footprint is by removing waste wherever possible. Our goal has been to function 100 percent straw-free. One year ago, we eliminated straws from catering, which serves as 80 percent of our business; removing straws from our cafes and kiosks was the last piece of the Collapse
IACC confirms 63 new member venues in Denmark
1 DAY AGO - The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) has confirmed 63 new venues in Denmark. Expand
1 DAY AGO - The International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) has confirmed 63 new venues in Denmark. The new venues are part of Danske KonferenceCentre, a national sales and marketing consortium of more than 100 conference venues in Denmark. All of its gold and silver tier member venues – 63 in total – will become IACC certified venues from 1 January 2019, making it the largest country collection of members outside of the US. Mark Cooper, CEO, IACC said: “Building our Scandinavian membership has been a real focus for us and I’m excited for what the future hold for IACC in the region as we continue towards our goal of representing the top 1% of meeting venues globally.” IACC’s European Chapter President Lotta Boman added: “Conferences, meetings and training events are engrained in the culture of the Danish and as a result, there are excellent venues available. We are excited to bring the Danish perspective into our communities and into our research and trends”. The new Danish members Collapse
Amazon Announces Major New Investment into Cape Town
1 DAY AGO - Cape Town and the Western Cape welcomes Amazon’s announcement today of a significant new Expand
1 DAY AGO - Cape Town and the Western Cape welcomes Amazon’s announcement today of a significant new investment into the establishment of three data centres in Cape Town. Amazon is one of the world’s largest companies, recording $1 trillion market cap last month. We believe this investment will endorse the Cape as Amazon’s hub in Africa, and expands...
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All the 2018 AfricaCom Awards winners
1 DAY AGO - The 2018 AfricaCom Awards were announced at a colourful and festive Mardi Gras themed event Expand
1 DAY AGO - The 2018 AfricaCom Awards were announced at a colourful and festive Mardi Gras themed event celebrating those trailblazers leading digital inclusion, connectivity and digital development on the African continent. Read more... | Send to a friend Collapse
CWT release AnswerIQ, an AI-powered travel reporting tool
2 DAYS AGO - Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the global travel management company, has launched CWT AnswerIQ, a Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Carlson Wagonlit Travel, the global travel management company, has launched CWT AnswerIQ, a next-generation data insight, reporting and visualisation tool that works like a personalised search engine. AnswerIQ is CWT’s latest AI-powered business intelligence tool. By using an internet-style search with drill-down capabilities on top of CWT’s data lake, AnswerIQ allows clients to access all the data about their own travel programmes in a simple and intuitive way. Eric Tyree, chief data scientist at Carlson Wagonlit Travel, said: “CWT AnswerIQ makes corporate travel reporting as easy as shopping for your next pair of shoes on the internet. You type your request in the search box, AnswerIQ goes through all your data, and gives you the answers – visualised for ease of understanding.” The tool provides visibility over three years’ worth of data, updated multiple times every day, ensuring clients get up-to-date information. Using AI-assisted search technology and machine learning, it Collapse
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