Veuve Clicquot brings experiential art collaboration to New York City streets
Background and context Veuve Clicquot recently brought an art-led experiential campaign to New York City, tying a limited-edition product release...
Month: July 2026
New and updated event venues expand options in Dallas–Fort Worth for 2026
Background and context The Dallas–Fort Worth metro area continues to see steady growth in its meetings and events infrastructure, with...
FFAIR and Jonas enhance integration for exhibitor data
Exhibitor and sponsor management platform FFAIR and registration specialist Jonas Event Technology have expanded their integration, aiming to streamline how...
Meeting Needs sets £250k charity goal at Royal Parks Half
Event industry charity foundation Meeting Needs has set a new fundraising milestone as it prepares for this year’s Royal Parks...
Royal Economic Society to Bring 2026 Conference to Newcastle
The Royal Economic Society (RES) has confirmed that its 2026 Annual Conference will be hosted by Newcastle University, bringing more...
Deep Learning Frameworks for Event Analytics: Moving Beyond Basic Dashboards
Introduction Event analytics has matured far beyond attendance counts, session ratings, and post-event survey summaries. Modern event operations generate dense,...
Major luxury hotel brands expand and renovate key US event properties
Background and context Several high-end US hotels are investing in new or upgraded spaces that are relevant to planners of...
Leadership change at Destination Canada highlights shifting priorities in national event strategy
Background and context Destination Canada, the federal crown corporation responsible for marketing Canada as a tourism and business events destination,...
New event planning book spotlights the overlooked details of hosting
Background and context Event professionals are increasingly expected to deliver experiences that feel both polished and personal, whether for corporate...
New event tech tools emerge for business travel and exhibitor lead capture
Background and context Event organizers are continuing to adopt specialized technology platforms to manage increasingly complex live, hybrid, and digital...
Sennheiser honored by Lower Saxony for reliable vocational training
Background and context Professional audio manufacturer Sennheiser has been recognized by the German federal state of Lower Saxony for its...
UK parliamentary report elevates status of business events
The UK’s business events sector has gained renewed political visibility following the release of a parliamentary report that explicitly recognises...
Tom Glocer named chair-elect of Informa PLC
Informa PLC has confirmed that Tom Glocer will become its next chair, succeeding John Rishton at the helm of the...
How Closed-Loop Cashless Systems Are Reshaping Festivals
Cashless payment infrastructure has moved from experimental to essential at many large-scale festivals and outdoor events. As organisers look to...
JR Creative Group unveils senior team to steer growth
JR Creative Group, a creative production studio specialising in live experiences and entertainment across land-based venues and cruise environments, has...
Disrupt Talent adds executive search arm for event leaders
Disrupt Talent has expanded its recruitment services for the events sector with the launch of Disrupt Search, a new division...
Historic Chatham naval house reopens as modern events venue
One of the UK’s most historically significant naval residences has reopened after an extensive multimillion-pound restoration, adding a distinctive heritage...
Students Design Backstage Catering Menu for BST Hyde Park
Backstage catering at one of London’s largest summer concert series is doubling as a live classroom this year, as Global...
TRO tests emotion analytics at BMW’s Goodwood experience
Experiential agency TRO, part of Omnicom, is piloting a data-led approach to measuring live brand experiences through a new activation...
NOEA to Launch Skills-Focused Outdoor Events Training Day
The National Outdoor Events Association (NOEA) is preparing to launch a new Training Day initiative in spring 2027, aiming to...
Sustainable wedding practices emerge as key revenue driver
Sustainability in weddings has evolved from a marginal consideration to a central commercial factor for venues, suppliers and planners. Once...
Immersive Kefir Pop-Up Uses Experiential Tactics to Promote Probiotics
Background and context As consumer interest in gut health and functional beverages grows, food and drink brands are increasingly turning...
Eleven new Los Angeles venues expand options for summer 2026 events
Background and context Los Angeles continues to see steady growth in its hospitality and events infrastructure, with new properties and...
Spectera handheld transmitter put through its paces on Vanessa Paradis tour
Background and context Wireless microphone performance remains a critical issue for live music and touring productions, as engineers balance spectrum...
Togather buys Field Vision Bars in live events F&B play
Togather has acquired Field Vision Bars, bringing together two established players in the UK’s live events food and beverage (F&B)...
Global destinations rethink event competitiveness beyond capacity
Destination cities are reassessing how they position themselves in the global meetings and events marketplace, as competitive advantage shifts away...
Olympia Events names Carlo Zoccali event operations director
Olympia Events has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of experienced venue and events professional Carlo Zoccali as...
Lime Venue Portfolio Takes Over Manchester United Events
Lime Venue Portfolio has entered into a new relationship with Manchester United, taking on responsibility for the club’s non-matchday events...
Dynamic Pricing Algorithms: Maximizing Ticket Revenue Through AI-Driven Registration
Ticket pricing has always been one of the most challenging aspects of event planning. Price tickets too high, and registrations...
Indie duo Ray Bull standardises tour monitoring with Allen & Heath SQ-Rack
Background and context Brooklyn-based indie pop duo Ray Bull recently completed their "Please Stop Laughing" tour across major cities in...
