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- Francesco D'Orazio: Heading towards a virtual events future
0 Comment(s) 21/07/2008 +0100 GMT
The founder and chief executive of Myrl, a social gateway to virtual
worlds, says that although many challenges lie ahead, virtual events
have huge potential, and more and more companies are...
- Madrid Tower set to be iconic Spanish venue
0 Comment(s) 21/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Scheduled to open in October 2008, the Eurostars Madrid Tower 5* is
already attracting the attention of meetings and event organisers for
both its strategic location and fine facilities.
- Scroop praises MIA as he quits board
0 Comment(s) 18/07/2008 +0100 GMT
After almost five years of active involvement, Michael Scroop has
stepped down from the board of the Meetings Industry Association (MIA)
to further focus on the development of his company...
- OPINION David Marrinan-Hayes: The virtual world will become a key marketing tool
0 Comment(s) 18/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Having held a successful exhibition in Second Life, the former
digital development manager of The Hospital Club believes that, used
carefully and appropriately, virtual events can offer key...
GAME PLAN: Measuring the effectiveness of EA’s brand tour
0 Comment(s) 17/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Experiential agencies are leading the way in measuring the return on investment of marketing campaigns for their clients. The Circle Agency’s Claire Stokes tells Ian Whiteling how she...
Furniture focus: Why it’s key to your exhibition stand or event
0 Comment(s) 17/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Thorns Group’s Adam Aston talks to Ian Whiteling about the growing importance of event furniture and how its use has become more sophisticated from the perspective of both function and brand...
ACTION AND IMPACT: Why Garbett made the move to the Gulf
0 Comment(s) 17/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Former Jack Morton Worldwide UK managing director Jeremy Garbett reveals why he’s joined Dubai communications agency Action Impact, while talking to James Latham about the creativity,...
- THE VIRTUAL DEBATE: Where do you stand on holding meetings in Second Life?
0 Comment(s) 17/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Are virtual meetings a threat or a benefit? Following on from
MEETINGS:review's innovative video debates on virtual meetings held in
Second Life, Ian Whiteling examines the contrasting reactions...
- Central London venue reports rise in revenues
0 Comment(s) 17/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Turnover at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) rose by
3% year on year to £11 million for 2007/08. This strong performance was
heightened by only a 2% increase in costs at...
- The Summer Eventia attracts highest ever attendance
0 Comment(s) 16/07/2008 +0100 GMT
A record 250 delegates, speakers, media representatives and sponsors
participated in this year’s Summer Eventia programme, which took place
recently at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester. This...
- Crowne Plaza Think Tank experience returns to target business travellers
0 Comment(s) 16/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Aiming to cement its position as the hotel of choice for business
travellers, Crowne Plaza is running its Think Tank series of events for
the second year in succession.
- ADNEC prepares for marine exhibitions
0 Comment(s) 15/07/2008 +0100 GMT
The creation of a new marina is under way by Abu Dhabi National
Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) that will enable major marine exhibitions
to be held in the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s)...
- ANALYSIS Calls for meetings cost analysis drives investment in Meetingselect
0 Comment(s) 14/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Despite forecasts of an impending global economic crisis, EVENTS:review
has come across yet another example of business growth in the meetings
and events industry.
- Confex Group and Visit London to produce series of event showcases
0 Comment(s) 11/07/2008 +0100 GMT
A partnership has been developed to extend the Confex After Hours brand of events by The Confex Group and Visit London.
- OPINION Sean J Mahoney: Choose to cruise
0 Comment(s) 11/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Did you know that cruises are one of the fastest growing segments of
the meetings and incentive travel industry? The vice president of
worldwide charter and incentive sales at Silversea Cruises...
SERVICES REVIEW Perfect partners: Why Leith’s Catering is vital to ExCeL London’s success
0 Comment(s) 10/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Phillipa Perkins of caterer Leith’s talks to Ian Whiteling about the company’s special relationship with ExCeL London and explains how food is helping make events more innovative and...
MULTI-PURPOSE: Why diversification is the future for venues
0 Comment(s) 10/07/2008 +0100 GMT
Claire Lawson, general manager of The Brewery, tells Ian Whiteling why diversification has been vital to the London venue’s recent success by improving its offer to organisers, and how...
EURO STARS: Why Germany’s number one for meetings in Europe
0 Comment(s) 10/07/2008 +0100 GMT
For the fourth year running, Germany is the most popular European
destination for international meetings – and number two in the world.
The managing director of the German Convention...
- ISES New York turns 20
0 Comment(s) 10/07/2008 +0100 GMT
At the recent Annual Big Apple Awards Gala, the New York Metro Chapter
of the International Special Events Society (ISES) celebrated its 20th
anniversary by honoring 20 individuals and/or...
- THE CREDIT CRUNCH AND ME 1: Is it going to hit events in the Gulf?
0 Comment(s) 10/07/2008 +0100 GMT
A
weak US dollar is battling against a strong Euro, and high oil prices
are leading to escalating travel expenses. In the first of four
features we look at how the Middle East’s meetings...
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