Future trends impacting the exhibitions and events industry

Posted on: 17 December 2013
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The International Association of Exhibitions and Events has released a whitepaper which aims to create a picture of the next three to five years in the exhibition industry. It identifies major trends the group anticipates will have the greatest impact on the industry.

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London Technology Week

Posted on: 13 December 2013
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London Technology Week, to be held on 16-20 June 2014, is organised in association with London & Partners, the official promotional organisation for London, and is supported by Tech London Advocates, a private sector led coalition of expert individuals from the tech sector and broader community. Together these organisations will drive London Technology Week in order to champion the capital as a global tech hub and to stimulate growth within the tech sector through the power of live events.

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The good event registration guide

Posted on: 12 December 2013
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This guide aims to evaluate, compare and understand the event registration software.

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10 event trends for 2014

Posted on: 12 December 2013
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Every year Event Manager Blog publishes an overview of the most significant trends affecting events. Here is your report of Event Trends for 2014.

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Event Manager Blog

Posted on: 12 December 2013
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Started in April 2007, this blog is about event technology trends, innovative event concepts and social media applied to the event industry.

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Millennium Stadium Economic Report

Posted on: 6 December 2013
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An independent report into the economic impact of the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, has revealed that it generates more than £130 million a year for the city and nation and sustains more than 2,500 permanent jobs. The report carried out by Econactive Ltd for the Welsh Rugby Union concluded that the financial benefits delivered by events at the Stadium are highly significant within the context of Welsh tourism.

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Melbourne Planners’ Guide 2013/2014

Posted on: 28 November 2013
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The Melbourne Convention Bureau has launched the 2013-14 edition of the Melbourne Planners’ Guide, a comprehensive manual for planning a business event in Melbourne and regional Victoria. The guide offers planners a directory of the state’s business events products and services, including venues, accommodation, conference and event organisers, and pre and post touring options.

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IMEX America. Las Vegas, 15-17 October 2013

Posted on: 27 November 2013
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This event is America’s worldwide exhibition for incentive travel, exhibitions and events. Presentations are available online.

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The use of professional and industry speakers in the meetings market

Posted on: 14 November 2013
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Compiled from the results of a web-based survey that questioned 175 event planners, this report found some interesting trends on how the relationship between speakers and planners has changed over the past two years.

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How do you adapt when your show gets too big for its venue?

Posted on: 13 November 2013
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What happens when a show that’s been fixed in one city for years, or has committed ahead of time to a building that can no longer contain it, starts to press at the limits of its chosen venue? What do you do? Or where do you go?

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