Event Industry News Roundup
TNW Events – A Financial Times Company
In events since 2012, and in technology for about the same amount of time, Zach Butler is?director of Amsterdam-based TNW Events.
Launched in 2006, full name The Next Web, TNW is a product of its founders’ interest in the future of tech. Buoyed by The FT buying a major stake, and ultimately acquiring the company, 2024 model TNW has four business lines: media platform www.thenextweb.com , commercial real estate, events and open innovation consulting programmes.
In this episode, Zach digs into the extraordinary – 6,000 per cent – growth in the TNW Conference numbers over its 18 years, emerging technologies, internationalism, and connecting dots across the community.
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Skiddle releases initial findings of year-long mental health study during Mental Health Awareness Week 2024
Skiddle, the UK’s leading independent ticketing platform, has published early findings from its landmark mental health survey of music and event professionals in the UK, coinciding with this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week.
Launched at the beginning of April, as a follow-up to an industry-first study conducted back in 2018, the survey aims to highlight new challenges facing the community in the wake of the pandemic and amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. Venue proprietors and promoters of gigs, club events, and festivals in particular are being urged to participate to help Skiddle and its partners identify the regions and locations in the greatest need of mental health support.
How to Organise a Sustainable Event: Insights from BMA House
In today’s world, organising a sustainable event is not just a choice, but a responsibility. At BMA House , we’ve embraced this ethos, integrating sustainability into every facet of our event planning. This guide, inspired by our journey to achieving winners of ‘The Sustainability Award for Venues’ at the 2023 London Venue & Catering Awards, aims to empower you with strategies to create an eco-conscious event that leaves a lasting, positive impact on the environment.
Embracing Sustainability in Every Aspect
True sustainability in event planning is comprehensive. It begins with a thorough assessment of every element – from venue selection to the final wrap-up. Choose venues that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also committed to environmental stewardship. BMA House, for instance, has significantly reduced its carbon footprint by using renewable energy sources and implementing a robust water conservation plan.
Venue Spotlight: Brighton Conference Centre
The Brighton Centre is the largest Conference Centre in the Southeast of the UK outside of London and it was the first purpose-built Conference Centre in the UK. That means they have had over 45 years of experience in understanding the needs of large conference and exhibition events.
They have light spacious interiors, and their simple hire rate offers exclusive venue hire of all their 23 spaces in the main building giving conference organisers the flexibility to create bespoke events that match the high expectations of delegates. They also have one of the best locations in the UK for large-scale events situated directly facing Brighton Beach and just minutes away from a multitude of bars, restaurants, independent and high street shopping as well as famous tourist attractions such as the Brighton I360 and the world renowned ‘Brighton Royal Pavilion’ and of course hotels, in fact they have over 10,000 bed spaces within a 15-minute radius!
Hollywood Monster Partners with beMatrix to Deliver the Best in Sustainable Event Building
Hollywood Monster, a leading wide format print specialist based in Birmingham, is proud to announce its partnership with beMatrix, the leading frame system for easy and sustainable event building.
Hollywood Monster customers will be able to benefit from the stand building system which combines all the benefits of a?modular system?with the flexibility of custom-made solutions.
Hospitality Action’s 2024 Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey – requesting your support
UK charity?Hospitality Action ?has launched their industrywide 2024 Mental Health & Wellbeing Survey at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week today, Monday 13 May.
It’s more than two years since Hospitality Action last ran a sector-wide Wellbeing survey. A lot has happened since then, some things have improved while others have deteriorated.
Ascot becomes the first racecourse to be awarded ECOsmart accreditation for sustainability success
Ascot Racecourse has become ECOsmart accredited, making it the first racecourse globally to be awarded this accolade for its sustainability success.
ECOsmart, an industry-specific accreditation awarded by Greengage, recognises organisations demonstrating a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. Operating within the framework of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, a thorough assessment of Ascot’s sustainable processes resulted in Silver accreditation.
Strata appoints Endellion King as head of incentives
Strata , the award-winning brand experience agency, has appointed Endellion King as Head of Incentives, tasked with further developing and growing the organisation’s in-house incentive offering.
King’s appointment is the result of significant client growth and a continued demand for a creative and bespoke reward and recognition and incentive offering.
Destination Emirates Old Trafford Launches Christmas Experiences
Destination Emirates Old Trafford has unveiled a selection of corporate Christmas party experiences for the 2024 festive season, following an extensive ￡75million makeover to establish the legendary cricket stadium as a premium, versatile events destination in Manchester.
For a night to remember this Christmas, the iconic sporting venue is offering seven shared party nights. Guests can expect an array of electrifying music, featuring a live acoustic set in the Mezzanine bar, a saxophonist during a three-course festive dinner, and a live band and vocalist, followed by a resident DJ. Selfie pods will capture the memorable night for partygoers with instant photos, and glitter artists will be on hand to add some Christmas sparkle. Event planners can choose from a full-scale, vibrant party experience for 850 guests in The Point, or a more intimate affair for 220 guests held in the traditional surroundings of the Members’ Suite.
AEV expands its academic associate membership
Following the launch of the academic associate membership programme eighteen months ago, the Association of Event Venues (AEV) has, today, revealed the membership has grown to include a further six universities.
The partnerships provide a formal foundation for venues and higher education (HE) institutions to work together, offering the opportunity for students to gain experience of live events and setting a path preparing them to join the industry as graduates.
RX announces new General Manager of RX India
RX is pleased to announce the appointment of Umang Gupta as the Country General Manager for RX India. Umang, formerly the Marketing Director for Elsevier in India & Southeast Asia, brings extensive experience within the RELX group to his new role, where he will focus on expanding RX’s events portfolio in India.
Peter Kumposcht, Managing Director for RX India, commented, “I am thrilled to welcome Umang to our team and am eager to collaborate with him as we further develop our presence in India. His deep understanding of RELX, combined with his knowledge of our business and ethos, will be invaluable as we aim to build upon the successes of RX in India.”
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