UK’s A-Livex announces leading line up of speakers and content
2 DAYS AGO - A-Livex, an innovative new hybrid event format, ready to rally event buyers and suppliers at the Expand
2 DAYS AGO - A-Livex, an innovative new hybrid event format, ready to rally event buyers and suppliers at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London on 20 May, has announced a leading line up of speakers for its three conference sessions. Set in a Covid-secure environment, the not-for-profit event will demonstrate the sector’s ingenuity and tenacity in these trying times, because all the exhibitor’ booths’ will be the hotel rooms. National and international event industry A-listers have rallied to the cause to speak at the sessions, which include: Culture eats strategy for breakfast, 10.30-11.15, where the powerful line-up includes Mash Media CEO Julian Agostini; Nineteen Events CEO Peter Jones; UK Black Business Show CEO and Founder Raphael Sofoluke and CloserStill Media COO Suzanne King. they will discuss how to ensure employees are passionate about your company’s vision, what’s competitive and what’s generous when it comes to benefits, and how leaders can take their teams with them on the next chapter Collapse
Eventbrite launches new marketing platform
2 DAYS AGO - Global self-service ticketing service and experience technology platform Eventbrite has launched Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Global self-service ticketing service and experience technology platform Eventbrite has launched Eventbrite Boost, a marketing platform designed for event organisers. According to a recent survey Eventbrite commissioned with YouGov in the UK, the majority (55%) of respondents attending events said they typically find out about them on social media. Eventbrite Boost aims to help event creators market their experiences, reach new audiences and grow their attendees. Eventbrite Boost provides tools for event creators to increase their following on social networks, like Instagram and YouTube, create branded emails and marketing materials, promote their events on social media, track ticket sales, and optimise and automate their advertising, all directly on Eventbrite. According to surveys of Eventbrite creators, 84% said they’re interested in growing their events business, yet more than half (52%) reported that they didn’t know what in their marketing campaign was working. Eventbrite Boost Collapse
New German EventBarometer shows ‘Changeable’ for an industry in transition
3 DAYS AGO - The German National Tourist Board (GNTB), the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC) and the Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The German National Tourist Board (GNTB), the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC) and the German Convention Bureau (GCB) have presented the results of their new Meeting & EventBarometer 2020/2021. The 2020 data for the meetings, congress and events market in Germany confirms how the sector is changing as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic and reveals that the industry is in a transitional phase towards a new normal. From 2021 onwards, the market is expected to recover under changed conditions. Germany’s events market, like many destinations, plummeted in 2020: The number of face-to-face events and attendees fell by 70% and 86% respectively, the EventBarometer found, while the share of international attendees was at 2.4% last year in comparison to 10% in 2019. According to Petra Hedorfer, chairwoman of the Board of the GNTB, Germany’s position in the European market with respect to business travel nevertheless remained stable: “Despite Covid-19-related declines, we Collapse
Destination Focus 2021: Sarawak
3 DAYS AGO - “If an opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door – and that’s what we’ve done. It’s time to move Expand
3 DAYS AGO - “If an opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door – and that’s what we’ve done. It’s time to move forward together and collaborate; it’s the key to growth and accelerated recovery.” – Amelia Roziman, Acting CEO, BESarawak. Amid the lingering pandemic, collaboration is proving to be a key strategy to get the cogs moving for Sarawak. Various initiatives are rolled out and ready to give planners extra support, futureproof local industry partners and align business event goals with Government aspirations. Incentives for all types of Business Events – available for hybrid events too.BESarawak’s Incentivised Packages for Conventions & Exhibitions and Corporate Meetings & Corporate Incentives support hybrid events, with additional financial support on top of value boosters that help planners organise multisensory event experiences in line with the new normal protocols. Applicable from now until end of 2022. New Normal Protocols and Support in place.Sarawak is implementing strict Collapse
Delta and BCD Travel sign industry-first sustainable fuel agreement
4 DAYS AGO - Delta Air Lines and BCD Travel USA LLC have signed the first ever sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Delta Air Lines and BCD Travel USA LLC have signed the first ever sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) agreement for a travel management company. The agreement helps address emissions from BCD employee travel and, as one of the largest travel management agencies in the world, bolsters the future of sustainability in the travel industry. Amelia DeLuca, Delta’s managing director of sustainability, said: “With this partnership, we are seeing the entirety of the travel industry invested in creating a sustainable future for aviation. “Travel management companies, especially those as globally focused as BCD Travel, are noting the importance of traveling sustainably. No one person or company or country alone can make the impact necessary to put our planet on a sustainable track for the future. This partnership is one way Delta is engaging major stakeholders driving toward their own goals of carbon neutral air travel, so we can make a real and lasting sustainable impact.” The news brings Collapse
Seoul’s Transformation Development
4 DAYS AGO - Bringing destination marketing into an online environment is one of the goals the Seoul Convention Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Bringing destination marketing into an online environment is one of the goals the Seoul Convention Bureau (SCB) had in mind when creating a digital resource for event organizers. SCB has digitally transformed the charm of Seoul, a global MICE destination, starting with a platform called Virtual Seoul for hosting online MICE events such as conferences, summits, and round tables. The beloved promotion booth has become Seoul MICE World, which introduces mini cultural events along with other tourism and MICE industry information in the city by clicking on the link on the event website. The virtual teambuilding program is the latest resource with 49 360 VR videos for virtual site inspection to invite online participants to digital Seoul. The Virtual Seoul Playground is designed to present a stimulating teambuilding experience to online participants. Unlike on-site events, online events focus more on delivering scheduled session, easily neglect the fun factors. Korean culture-rich Collapse
New Zealand – the first mover
4 DAYS AGO - New Zealand, which took quick steps to close its international borders and rigorously track and Expand
4 DAYS AGO - New Zealand, which took quick steps to close its international borders and rigorously track and trace any Covid cases, has been held up as a shining example of how to deal with the pandemic. The approach has resulted in just 2,365 cases of Covid in the country and 26 deaths (as of 24 February). Of course, the country’s unique geography has been a big advantage, but it is positioned well to welcome back global conferences when borders do open. Domestic business events continue and New Zealand’s events sector has adopted a Voluntary Code to deliver events based on ministry of health guidance. New research by Tourism New Zealand shows 97% of 125 home-based organisations surveyed were planning to hold a business event in 2021. Tourism New Zealand has the following major international events still lined up: • The 2022 IEEE Conference on Virtual Reality and 3D User Interfaces in Christchurch • The International Conference of Women Engineers and Scientists (ICWES) in Auckland in 2023 • The Collapse
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre launches new virtual tour
5 DAYS AGO - The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia has launched a new virtual tour of the venue. Expand
5 DAYS AGO - The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre in Malaysia has launched a new virtual tour of the venue. Meeting and event organisers and visitors can now visit the Centre virtually, from anywhere in the world. The virtual tour is the latest addition to the Centre’s new website. It also features a digital concierge called Skye, a chatbot which welcomes users and help them navigate, as well as an interactive floorplan of the venue. The Centre’s general manager, Alan Pryor, said: “This is a huge leap for us at the Centre as we continue to transform the way we conduct our business. With this interactive virtual tour, we are able to bring our customer engagement to another level, meeting the demands of the current marketplace, especially in these Covid-19 times. “Realising our dream of virtualisation has put us in the forefront of digital transformation of the business events industry, not only in Malaysia but regionally and globally. The interactive virtual tour offers an overview of the entire Collapse
$200m Colorado Convention Center renovation begins
5 DAYS AGO - Construction crews are moving in to start work in Denver, USA, on a two-year US$200m renovation Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Construction crews are moving in to start work in Denver, USA, on a two-year US$200m renovation project to renovate the Colorado Convention Center. They will be building a 7,432sqm column-free multipurpose room (the largest ballroom in Colorado), renovating the lobby area and an outdoor terrace on the roof of the existing facility. There will also be upgrading of the centre’s technology. Planners expect that the new facilities could handle as many as 25 additional events per year, generating an estimated $85m. The project is expected to be complete in late 2023, although the plan is to continue to operate the centre during the construction process. The expansion project is projected to create or support 2,691 jobs, including skilled trades and apprenticeships.
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Clear Identity for G7 Summit organisation
2 DAYS AGO - The 47th G7 Summit in the UK will be delivered by events agency Identity. Following a competitive Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The 47th G7 Summit in the UK will be delivered by events agency Identity. Following a competitive tender process, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) appointed Identity to deliver the three-day world summit. The event, where prime minister Boris Johnson, leaders of G7 nations, the EU and guest countries will meet, will take place in Carbis Bay, Cornwall, 11-13 June 2021. The event will be one the first major international summits to take place since the pandemic, heralding the long-awaited return to live events. Michael Gietzen, managing director, Identity said: “This will be the largest multilateral summit that the UK will host following its departure from the EU and, indeed, the UK’s first international in-person event since the pandemic lock-down.” A crucial element of the delivery is sustainability and support to local suppliers, with Identity and the UK government working together to engage local firms as much as possible in the delivery of the summit. Collapse
International Confex reveals Keynote highlights
2 DAYS AGO - International Confex has revealed some Keynote highlights, including what topics and who to expect Expand
2 DAYS AGO - International Confex has revealed some Keynote highlights, including what topics and who to expect from its upcoming sessions. The event is due to take place from 22-23 June 2021 at ExCeL London. Day one 1) 10am – Natalie Campbell-Reid, content marketing Lead, Explori State of the Nation: Latest insights for the events industry Live events are here to stay, but to what degree and in what capacity? The accelerated adoption of virtual events has left many questions unanswered. How much of the virtual ‘hype’ is simply a symptom of the times and how much of it is an indication that virtual and hybrid events are here to stay? Reid will discuss how virtual events perform against key performance indicators, attendee expectations of event organisers post-pandemic, the strengths of virtual in the eyes of attendees and if virtual has added a new step in the attendee journey. 2) 11am – Mandu Reid, leader of the Women’s Equality Party Headlining Keynote Reid is the leader of the Collapse
Australia’s accommodation sector associations move closer to merger
3 DAYS AGO - A unified, single voice for the accommodation sector in Australia moved a step closer this week Expand
3 DAYS AGO - A unified, single voice for the accommodation sector in Australia moved a step closer this week with the proposed merger of the Australian Hotel Association/Tourism Accommodation Australia and the Accommodation Association. Tourism Accommodation Australia chair Martin Ferguson AM and Accommodation Association chair Julian Clark (pictured) provided a joint update at Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) in Adelaide, 5 May, saying ‘substantial work’ had been conducted over the past 12 months on the governance framework required under the complex legal and regulatory processes that apply. They reported necessary governance foundations had been put in place to move into a more formal, mandated and complex process run by the Fair Work Commission, while the working group can now focus on the operational framework and approach. The merger is expected to take over nine months to complete. “Australia’s accommodation sector deserves and wants one united Collapse
BCD M&E takes new Collective approach to focusing on brand experiences
3 DAYS AGO - Global agency BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) has launched The Collective, a new service Expand
3 DAYS AGO - Global agency BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E) has launched The Collective, a new service model with a strong focus on the importance of the experience. “We have been strategic in our investment over the past three years to strengthen our in-house capabilities across experience design, creative content, graphic design and high-end production,” said Christine Erickson, SVP, The Collective NORAM & Industry Relations. “The Collective is the culmination of organic growth and acquisition which expanded our specialty capabilities to create an ‘agency within an agency’ for organisations wanting one specialised solution across the total experience.” The Collective will roll out first in the US and UK markets. “We’ve seen an increase in customers who value an outsourced model for their high-touch, experiential events that go beyond traditional logistics and incorporate end-to-end brand experience,” said Helen McCabe (pictured), managing director, UK. “We’re already great at Collapse
Computer modelling congress to meet in Brisbane
4 DAYS AGO - Brisbane will be the host of the Asia Pacific Congress on Computational Machines (APCOM) in 2025. Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Brisbane will be the host of the Asia Pacific Congress on Computational Machines (APCOM) in 2025. The event will be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC). The team at BCEC collaborated with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), supported by Tourism & Events Queensland and Brisbane Economic Development Agency (Brisbane EDA) to secure the event for Brisbane. BCEC and Brisbane have secured 17 international meetings in the past 12 months across health, science, technology, agriculture, mining and social welfare, which are expected to deliver 20,000 delegates to Brisbane with an estimated $52.5 million in direct expenditure for the Queensland economy. BCEC general manager Bob O’Keeffe said the recent bid win activity was encouraging, and an expression of guarded confidence about Australia from the international market. He added: ‘‘On the home front, we are also witnessing an upswing in general enquiries and bookings. We are cautiously optimistic that Collapse
Widening accessibility with virtual networking events
4 DAYS AGO - By Paul Scholey, Senior VP International and GM, BlueJeans by Verizon As restrictions ease over Expand
4 DAYS AGO - By Paul Scholey, Senior VP International and GM, BlueJeans by Verizon As restrictions ease over the summer, I’m certainly eager to get back into live events and networking. This past year, however, many events managers learned a valuable lesson: for some people virtual is the best – or only – option. Virtual events give access to people who too often get left behind, including those experiencing disabilities, those in remote locations, and introverts. Others don’t go to events – or important parts of events, like keynotes – due to their roles or seniority, even though they can really benefit. Sometimes people just aren’t let past an event’s velvet rope. Be honest: would you have been able to watch the thrilling live test of Virgin Hyperloop, unless it was virtual? Being locked out of networking opportunities not only put people with accessibility limitations at a professional disadvantage, it amplifies their isolation. Virtual networking benefits from being Collapse
Virtual map of the Seoul
4 DAYS AGO - Ramy Salameh talks to Mr Jaesung Rhee, CEO of the Seoul Tourism Organisation.
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4 DAYS AGO - Ramy Salameh talks to Mr Jaesung Rhee, CEO of the Seoul Tourism Organisation.
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PCMA launches APAC-specific digital event course
5 DAYS AGO - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has adapted its Digital Event Strategist Expand
5 DAYS AGO - The Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) has adapted its Digital Event Strategist course specifically for the APAC region. The revised course will now cater specifically for APAC business events and marketing professionals planning a hybrid or digital meeting. Regional experts will be available to answer questions and share their local experience. The APAC experts provide “expert hours” which include opportunities for mentoring, discussion and conversation on the business events challenges facing the students. The five regional experts appointed by PCMA include: Adjunct associate professor Deanna Varga, managing director and founder of Mayvin Global; Darren Chuckry, founder and managing partner, HK Initiative; Justin Choy, managing director of Hong Kong at Creative Technology; Jayson Chau, senior manager of digital at Sinclair Comms; and Deborah Caldwell, Asia Pacific head of event marketing, Bank of America. PCMA managing director APAC Karen Bolinger commented: “The Collapse
Major organisers join explori’s new virtual event data standard, VSef
5 DAYS AGO - A group of global event organisers and tech platforms have come together to create VSef, a new Expand
5 DAYS AGO - A group of global event organisers and tech platforms have come together to create VSef, a new data standard for virtual and hybrid events. The Virtual Standard Export Format has been created and led by data company explori, with the input of many high-profile organisers. These include Clarion Events, Easyfairs, Emerald, GRS, Hyve, Informa, MBB Consulting Group, Mesago Messe Frankfurt, Messe Munchen, RDC, Reed, Tarsus, Verona Fiere and Virtual Strategy Ltd. VSef is run on a not-for-profit basis, is open to all event organisers, and any platform can choose to adopt the standards. It has been designed to provide an open-source standard for virtual event data, allowing organisers to receive data from different platforms in one format. Dr. Barış Onay, chair of the VSef working group, remarked: “The silver-lining in the pivot to digital has been the data-rich environment we organisers now find ourselves in. But, we have a huge standardisation job at hand if we’re to benefit from this Collapse
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Spain’s state of emergency to end 9 May as industry readies for in-person FITUR
2 DAYS AGO - The Spanish government has announced the ending of the country’s six month state of Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The Spanish government has announced the ending of the country’s six month state of emergency on 9 May. It will herald the anticipated relaxation of restrictions, although some uncertainty remains on how the various regions will respond and where the powers lie to lift restrictions on meetings and movement. Regional authorities, which have a high degree of autonomy in Spain, will still be able to dictate business opening hours and occupancy rates, however they will only be able to impose curfews, lockdowns and limits on gatherings with approval from local courts. Deputy prime minister Carmen Calvo said that the regions could propose measures that limit rights and freedoms, but they needed a judicial authorisation to enforce them. The Supreme Court would be the ultimate arbiter. Infection rates and political approaches vary widely across Spain’s 17 regions, although the vaccination process is progressing with public health authorities estimating that five million people Collapse
Penang keeps its events vision on 2030, as CVB reports 156 events held in 2020
2 DAYS AGO - Despite the halt on international travel and limitations for business events, the Malaysian state Expand
2 DAYS AGO - Despite the halt on international travel and limitations for business events, the Malaysian state of Penang recorded a total of 156 events with 19,283 participants and 48,963 room nights in 2020. The figures were announced by the Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) at a short ceremony followed by an Iftar dinner event The Wembley hotel. The PCEB 2020 Business Events Penang Annual Review was attended by CEO Ashwin Gunasekeran; The Rt. Hon. Chow Kon Yeow (chief minister of Penang); The Hon. Yeoh Soon Hin (PCEB chairman and Penang State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy) and other legislators. Guests were shown a short video showcasing the activities and initiatives undertaken by the Penang State Government and the Business Events Penang players throughout 2020 as they combatted the effects of the pandemic and strove to rejuvenate the hard-hit tourism and business events industries. “With such structural change taking place, I am confident that the business events Collapse
Australia’s AACB CEO says health events will be pivotal in return of business
3 DAYS AGO - The CEO of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux has said that health events will play Expand
3 DAYS AGO - The CEO of the Association of Australian Convention Bureaux has said that health events will play a key role in the recovery of Australia’s business events industry. Andrew Hiebl (pictured left) presented insights from AACB’s ‘Forward Calendar of Business Events’ report during STR Insider, an event which took place in Adelaide this week. One finding of the report was that 115,000 Australian health professionals are expected to attend domestic conferences and exhibitions across the country over the next six years. Science, financial services and education followed as other key markets. The reports have highlighted the immediate and ongoing impacts of Covid-19 on the business events industry. The latest release continues to evidence postponement strategies undertaken by convention bureaux, with 70% of international and 57% of domestic business events on the forward calendar postponed. Growth in new business has also seen a 25% increase in the number of domestic business events secured Collapse
EventsCase launches new ‘knowledge base’ support service
4 DAYS AGO - Event technology company EventsCase has released a new ‘knowledge base’ for eventprofs. The new Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Event technology company EventsCase has released a new ‘knowledge base’ for eventprofs. The new service provides advice for event organisers, and is part of the platform’s support services. It is searchable and full of articles written by EventsCase experts: mainly project managers and product specialists, imparting practical information. Each article goes through a comprehensive audit process to ensure that it is valuable, accurate and properly categorised. The new knowledge base comes after research from Dimension Data found that 73% of customers prefer to use a company’s website over social media. Mentxu Sendino, CMO at EventsCase, said: “40% of EventsCase customers prefer self-service over human contact. We are quickly responding to our clients’ base preferences since more users prefer to access online resources as their first choice before getting support.” José Bort, CEO at EventsCase, added: “Our most important goal is to offer a support system that helps our customers get Collapse
Australia’s ‘Get Local’ expo to help reboot the industry on July
4 DAYS AGO - The Business Events Council of Australia has announced it is partnering with Get Local, an Expand
4 DAYS AGO - The Business Events Council of Australia has announced it is partnering with Get Local, an upcoming MICE industry tradeshow in ICC Sydney. Get Local is taking place from 29-30 July, and its aim is to “reconnect, reengage and reboot the meetings and event industry”. The event is exclusively focused on the Australasian MICE market. Get Local is expected to attract event managers, PCOs, meeting planners and incentive organisers looking to learn more about the domestic offerings across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. Dr Vanessa Findlay, BECA chair, announced that the association would have a strong presence at the event, supporting the rebuilding of business. Dr Findlay said: “Get Local is a great example of the initiative needed to get the business events industry back on track. Show founders Donna Kessler and Gary Bender should be commended for pivoting their Get Global event to cater for the needs of the local domestic industry. “These critical buyer and seller national Collapse
Go-ahead for Auto Show in July heralds return of major conventions in Chicago
4 DAYS AGO - Chicago mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Illinois state governor J.B. Pritzker joined elected Expand
4 DAYS AGO - Chicago mayor Lori E. Lightfoot and Illinois state governor J.B. Pritzker joined elected officials, tourism backers and labour leaders, 4 May, in announcing the return of the annual Chicago Auto Show. The event – the nation’s largest and longest-running auto show – marks the first large convention to take place in the city since the Covid-19 pandemic began and officials said they now expected to welcome other conventions and tourist events this summer with safety precautions in place. The Chicago Auto Show will be hosted at McCormick Place 15-19 July and will be held both indoors and outdoors for the first time since it was opened in Chicago in 1901. “Around this time last year, McCormick Place was turned an alternate care facility that significantly aided our city during the first wave of Covid-19 – making today’s announcement all the more special,” said mayor Lightfoot. “In the same spirit of collaboration between government, healthcare, community, and corporate Collapse
City of Vienna provides €4m of funding to meeting organisers
5 DAYS AGO - The City of Vienna is providing the Vienna Tourist Board and Vienna Convention Bureau with €4m of Expand
5 DAYS AGO - The City of Vienna is providing the Vienna Tourist Board and Vienna Convention Bureau with €4m of financial support for meeting organisers in the city. The Vienna Meeting Fund 2021-2023 will also extend funding to corporate conferences and hybrid events, which it previously had not. Funding is provided for business events that strengthen Vienna as a location for business and innovation, and which take place in the city from 1 May 2021 to 31 December 2023. This includes association congresses, association meetings, as well as corporate meetings, company events and conferences. Any event is eligible which takes place in a Viennese location and includes at least 50 people for a minimum duration of four hours. Further financial support can be obtained for events that generate overnight stays in hotels, and which incur costs in implementing hybrid features. The maximum funding per event is €60,000. Christian Woronka, director of the Vienna Convention Bureau, commented: “We are thrilled to Collapse
New Zealand’s MEETINGS 2021 to open up to Australian visitors
5 DAYS AGO - Over 60 Australian business event organisers are set to arrive in Auckland on 1 June for Business Expand
5 DAYS AGO - Over 60 Australian business event organisers are set to arrive in Auckland on 1 June for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s two-day showcase MEETINGS 2021 (formerly called CINZ). Before and after MEETINGS, hosted buyers from Australia and New Zealand can also choose to join one of five different regional familiarisation tours to Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch, and Queenstown. As well as 60 hosted buyers and industry media from around Australia, 110 domestic event planners from across New Zealand will also join MEETINGS’ pre-scheduled appointment programme with 145 exhibitors from 18 regions at ASB Showgrounds. BEIA chief executive Lisa Hopkins says the border opening last month provided much-needed international confidence for planners and organisers, and it is now driving future business opportunities. Hopkins commented: “This is an extraordinary achievement for New Zealand. A significant business event featuring international buyers in a face-to-face environment. It Collapse
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