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Dec 20, 2024
How Event Leaders Exchange Embodied the Theme of “Growth” at its Inaugural European Summit in Berlin
Event Leaders Exchange (ELX) and its invitation-only community for heads of events programming is no stranger to taking things globally. For the first time ever, however, it brought its band of event-industry visionaries together in real life at the ELX European Summit 2024, held Dec. 4-6 in Berlin, Germany.
The to-do adopted the theme of “GROWTH” to specifically tailor an itinerary for 24 of the world’s top-tier event professionals. But because ELX operates under the Chatham House Rule, a globally recognized informal agreement that allows participants to share information from a meeting… more
Dec 19, 2024
Just in time for the holidays, an event technology provider and a business event production company announced several upgrades and a new platform, respectively, to streamline and improve the event experience for organizers, attendees, and exhibitors alike.
GlobalMeet Unveils New Live Studio Control Room to Enhance Virtual Event Production
Webinar and webcast technology provider GlobalMeet made significant improvements and enhancements to its Live Studio Control Room and Presenter List to give event organizers more control, flexibility, and ease-of-use when managing virtual and hybrid… more
Dec 18, 2024
Two major resorts in Las Vegas and New Mexico recently completed and announced the kick off of guestroom renovation projects, respectively, to uplevel their business and leisure guest experience.
The Venetian Resort Las Vegas Unveils Newly Designed Luxury Suites
Coinciding with its 25th anniversary, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas announced last May that all 4,000 of its guest suites would undergo complete renovations. Fast forward several months later, and the first of those updated luxury suites are now available for booking.
Combining contemporary aesthetics with a refreshed design… more
Dec 17, 2024
As the business events industry moves into the holiday season, myriad organizations and suppliers announced good tidings in the form of leadership appointments and executive promotions in November. Here’s our roundup on corporate event moves last month.
CEN’s take on the biggest move in November: Twenty-four-year events industry veteran Russ Callahan was recently promoted from vice president of sales and operations to Chief Revenue Officer for Quest Events, where he is responsible for overseeing sales leadership, marketing strategy, strategic planning, and customer experience.
The big… more
Dec 16, 2024
When stakeholders invest the time and budget to bring people together face-to-face, they want to know they achieved their goals. It’s not enough simply to host an event; organizations need to be able to measure its impact. But measuring the impact of a networking event takes some extra effort.
On a recent MeetingsNet webinar that examined the why and how of networking events, Cvent’s Carisa Bartelt, manager, industry marketing, spent some time discussing this crucial measurement question.
“Whether it’s driving leads, accelerating deals, or supporting customer retention, when it comes to… more
Dec 13, 2024
Just in time for its 70th anniversary, Fontainebleau Miami Beach celebrated the grand opening of its Coastal Convention Center, a new five-story luxury event venue boasting 45,000 square feet of meeting and convention space.
Opened on December 11, the state-of-the-art facility made its debut with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, tours, and notable speakers, including Fontainebleau Development Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Soffer, who was joined by Fontainebleau Miami Beach executives, community dignitaries, local officials, and VIPs.
“When we bought Fontainebleau Miami Beach back in 2005, we… more
Dec 12, 2024
The corporate event industry is set to soar, with a projected market value of $1.17 trillion by 2032, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%, according to a new report by Allied Market Research. This surge is fueled by rising demand for experiential marketing, increased brand activation efforts, and the adoption of event technologies like hybrid and virtual formats.
4 Key Highlights From The Report
1. Event Demand Drivers
Companies are leveraging events for deeper stakeholder engagement and customer experiences.
Sustainability is becoming a central focus, with… more
Dec 10, 2024
As we close out 2024, we want to take a moment to reflect on and showcase the news and thought leadership articles that captured our readers’ attention throughout the year. Providing insightful analyses of the industry’s biggest events, trends, economic developments, and most importantly, the human talent shaping the business landscape, our most-read articles offer a glimpse into the topics that resonated the most with corporate event professionals. Here are our most popular stories from 2024:
Top 10 by page views on our website:
U.S. Hotel Workers Strike Update: Employees Walk Off the… more
Dec 09, 2024
When it comes to holiday party planning, companies are still feeling the ripple effects of the pandemic. From return-to-office mandates to fully remote workforces, corporate gatherings are a bit like choosing your own adventure. One size does not fit all.
But there are some common trends that industry pros are noticing this year including smaller gatherings and retro themes. Here’s a rundown of the top corporate holiday party trends of 2024:
Smaller, more intimate settings are in high demand this year.
As has been the case over the last several years, companies are continuing to lean… more
Dec 06, 2024
Corporate event planners are struggling to implement sustainable practices and next-gen technology while maintaining traditional event planning priorities, according to the latest ICERESEARCH Annual Benchmarking Report, which details the greatest challenges and emerging trends currently impacting event planning within the corporate event sector in the UK, North America, and Europe.
Developed by the In-house Corporate Event (ICE) community of corporate event planners in partnership with Cvent, the 2024 benchmarking report is based on survey responses from planners across the three regions… more
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