Mobile World Congress cancelled over coronavirus fears

News

BARCELONA - The Mobile World Congress (MWC), that draws more than 100,000 visitors to Barcelona, was cancelled recently after a mass exodus by exhibitors due to fears over the coronavirus outbreak. “The GSMA has canceled MWC Barcelona 2020 because the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern, and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event,” … Read More about Mobile World Congress cancelled over coronavirus fears

Watt International acquires Communiqué Incentives

News

TORONTO -- Watt International announced this week that it has purchased Communiqué Incentives Inc. The sale brings together Communiqué Incentives, a full-service event management agency and Watt International, a world-class integrated retail agency. According to the press release announcing the details, the partnership will allow both companies to expand their offerings for their customers and … Read More about Watt International acquires Communiqué Incentives

Top event tech trends you need to keep your eye on

Tech

Looking to improve your events in 2020? Try turning to the latest in event technology to help. Recently, Event Tech Group broke down the top 10 event technology trends for 2020 in a webinar, and according to Kate Dodd, vice-president of marketing for the company, staying ahead of these trends will help you not only to engage your attendees but to delight them, as well. Augmented … Read More about Top event tech trends you need to keep your eye on

Getting to know our Hall of Famers – Alissa Hurley

Hall of Fame

In order to get to know our Hall of Famers better, CMEExpo will be interviewing inductees one by one after their induction. These interviews have been lightly edited and condensed for clarity. Name: Alissa Hurley Inducted in: 2019 Category: Industry Innovator Currently working as: VP of marketing, FMAV CMEExpo: Tell us a little bit about your journey … Read More about Getting to know our Hall of Famers – Alissa Hurley

Housing Week 2021 to take place in Saint John

News

SAINT JOHN – The Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) has chosen Saint John for Housing Week in Canada 2021. The event is set to take place from May 3-7, 2021. The 450 delegates will generate an estimated $475K in economic impact for the city. Delegates will include CHBA members and other industry allies from across the country coming together to advance the Canadian residential … Read More about Housing Week 2021 to take place in Saint John

Eco-friendly options top What’s Hot 2020 Culinary Forecast

Food + Beverage

WASHINGTON, DC – The National Restaurant Association released the results of its annual What’s Hot survey, which predicts food and beverage trends for the coming year. According to the results compiled from more than 600 American chefs from the American Culinary Federation, the top food and beverage trends for 2020 include eco-friendly packaging, plant-based protein, and scratchmade … Read More about Eco-friendly options top What’s Hot 2020 Culinary Forecast

Three tips for finding your groove in 2020

Wellness

TORONTO – There’s no better way to start off a new year, and a new decade, than with a commitment to be your best self. And according to Michelle Hillier being your best self is not about exercising more or eating better. It’s about finding your groove. Hillier is the founder and creative director of Experience Groove. As a self-titled movement disruptor, Hillier connects with audiences in a … Read More about Three tips for finding your groove in 2020

Build better events by stimulating all five senses

Tips + Tricks

BARCELONA – If you want to make your events more interesting, engaging, and productive, you need to start tweaking them to appeal to all five of your attendees’ senses. That’s according to Dr. Rob Davidson who spoke at IBTM World 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. He said going into 2020, as an event professional you should be thinking about what your guests will hear, see, feel, taste, and smell at … Read More about Build better events by stimulating all five senses

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