Sector: Business Events
13 March 2018
Meetings Quest, Mississippi, USA
America’s longest-running series of educational and networking events for meeting planners. Experience innovation that works at Meetings Quest: Appointment-based trade show; Well-established event with an innovative approach; Great mix of destinations, venues and suppliers; Compact format: 1-1/2 day agenda; Experiential activities that allow business networking in a fun and informative environment
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13 March 2018
Meetings Quest, Mississippi, USA
America’s longest-running series of educational and networking events for meeting planners. Experience innovation that works at Meetings Quest: Appointment-based trade show; Well-established event with an innovative approach; Great mix of destinations, venues and suppliers; Compact format: 1-1/2 day agenda; Experiential activities that allow business networking in a fun and informative environment.
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Incredible Impacts: Making a Mark
In November the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) welcomed a record number of delegates to its 56th annual congress. Almost 1,300 members, including more than 40 association executives, travelled to Prague for four days of education, chapter meetings and networking. During the event, the inaugural winners of the “Incredible Impacts” grants supported by both…
US Bars Hundreds of Government Scientists from Conference
Around 450 US Geological Survey researchers typically attend the annual conference of the American Geophysical Union. But ahead of the recent event the Interior Department said no more than 199 could travel to the meeting, and spending could not exceed $399,000. Only 178 attended and 30 abstracts were withdrawn by absent scientists. From Association Meetings International……
Iconic London Roof Garden Venue Closed
Kensington Roof Gardens has closed after 37 years due to rising costs. The party venue’s operator, Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group, said it was struggling to make a profit at the Grade II listed site, an iconic favourite for London event organisers. 85 staff are being made redundant, and booking deposits are being refunded. Photo: Edwardx. From Meetpie.com…
ACC Liverpool Events to Continue Despite Car Park Fire
ACC Liverpool says its events will proceed as planned following a fire which gutted its car park. Fire broke out on New Year’s Eve in the facility, which is adjacent to the BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena, Exhibition Centre Liverpool and the Pullman Liverpool hotel. 1,300 vehicles were destroyed in the blaze. Photo: Merseyside Fire and Rescue. From Meetpie.com…
Hotel Threatening San Diego Convention Centre Expansion
A $300 million hotel that threatens to scupper the long-awaited expansion of the San Diego Convention Center has reached a key milestone, with the release of its environmental analysis. The Fifth Avenue Landing project sits on a five-acre site coveted by backers of a plan to expand the centre. From The San Diego Union Tribune…
$175m Refit for Memphis Cook Convention Center
The Memphis Cook Convention Center in Tennessee is getting a $175 million refit. The upgraded venue will boast 52 meeting rooms, glass covered concourses, and outdoor terraces looking over the Mississippi. The city plans to use a hotel / motel tax to fund the project as well as the Downtown Tourism Development Zone. From News Channel 3…
Keeping Events Safe and Secure: Ten Tips
In an age of terror attacks, natural disasters and political dissent, event safety and security is at the forefront of every planner’s thinking. But how do you deliver for delegates an environment that is as risk-free as possible? Here are ten tips to keep your meetings safe and secure. From Event Marketer magazine…
Being a Better Delegate: A New Year’s Resolution
2018 already seems much like 2017. But the diary change not only means predicting the coming year’s trends – see three previous Opinions – but also making New Year’s resolutions. Forget drinking less, eating better and going to the gym. How about being a better delegate? From editor’s blog at Association Meetings International…
Once Again: Time for the Crystal Ball
Here is yet another set of industry predictions for 2018, this time from a UK perspective. Brexit, mental wellbeing, wellness breaks, using bespoke apps, complying with General Data Protection Regulation, destinations like Malta and Croatia, direct hotel bookings, the role a venue can play, and the importance of quality all feature. From editor’s blog at Meetpie.com…
Golf: It’s a Fairway to Meet
Some consider golf a good walk ruined, but the game has always had its place in corporate culture. During the Trump presidency it might even be due a re-evaluation. Certainly golf can be a great equaliser as part of a meeting or incentive. But how to give attendees an above par experience? From Successful Meetings…
Meeting Trends for 2018: Events Up, But Budgets Down
A second set of trend predictions suggest that while the number of meetings held will rise, budgets will tighten and costs rise. Hotel occupancy is high, but multi-event commitment and avoiding beach resorts, also sharing economy options, will mitigate spending. Security and safety, tools and technology, experience and engagement are all key. From Successful Meetings…
The Top Five Meeting Trends to Watch in 2018
The turning of the year means Iceberg editorial partners are now predicting the trends that will shape the meetings and events industry in 2018. For one team, five key areas to watch are: the importance of diversity on stage, AI getting real, better crisis preparedness, cognitive enhancement drugs (!)… and comfortable workwear! From PCMA Convene…
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