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Nicola Kastner Appointed CEO of Event Leaders Exchange

ELX, an invite-only community for global heads of events, gains new leadership as it looks to expand its member base.

10 hours ago

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Events Industry Council and Oak View Group to Partner on Sustainability

OVG plans to certify more than 60 convention venues to the EIC Sustainable Event Standards in a phased approach.

12 hours ago

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Visit Phoenix: Driving Economic Growth Through Storytelling

Explore how Visit Phoenix leverages meetings and events as powerful engines for economic growth and community engagement, redefining the impact of destination marketing beyond the confines of tourism.

1 day ago

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Hopin Acquired by Bending Spoons

Hopin's unicorn roller coaster ride comes to end, with Italian company Bending Spoons swooping in to pick up StreamYard and the two remaining product lines.

2 days ago

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Incentive Travel Is Growing in India as a Performance Booster

If employees were given a choice between receiving a gift voucher or a "Well done!" from their bosses during an incentive trip, which do you think they'd pick?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 days ago

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The Best Shoes for Events

Shoes can make or break one’s ensemble. Luckily, dress codes have loosened, allowing attendees to step up their sneaker game and attend comfortably.

4 days ago

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Event Tech News Roundup – March 2024

From the latest AI advancements to hosting hybrid events in movie theaters, March did not dissapoint regarding event tech news.

5 days ago

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Maritz Reveals Trade Show Registration Trends

Maritz takes a closer look at new attendee behavior and shares insights on how to optimize revenue and attendance.

6 days ago

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Destination Brief: No Sales Tax in Portland Leads To Hero Event Experiences

Event planners face the challenge of creating ever more immersive and exciting event experiences but on a tighter budget. Portland’s zero sales tax, outside-the-box thinking, thriving foodie culture, and varied event venues are helping them to answer the call.

7 days ago

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Exhibitors are Becoming Younger and More Inventive

The latest Freeman Trends Research digs into the evolving role of the exhibitor. They are younger, more female, and driven by a broader set of objectives and event types. In addition to tradeshows, they are more likely to exhibit at user conferences and consumer events or execute their own independent events.

1 week ago