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20
Mar
Tech Events are Expanding

Tech Events are Expanding

Tech event strategy hasnโ€™t shifted, itโ€™s expanded. Flagship events are still critical, but alongside them, thereโ€™s clear
2 min read
13
Mar
Rethinking Hotel Blocks

Rethinking Hotel Blocks

Hotel room blocks have been a cornerstone of B2B event planning. Organisers estimate attendance, contract a number of rooms with
3 min read
07
Mar
From Registration to Reservation:

From Registration to Reservation:

For many corporate events, registration and hotel booking are separate. Attendees register for the event, receive a confirmation email, and
4 min read
22
Feb
Event Hotels: One Shape Doesn't fit all

Event Hotels: One Shape Doesn't fit all

If youโ€™ve ever booked a hotel via an official event website, chances are youโ€™ve seen messages like these:
2 min read
15
Dec
The Late Registration Dilemma โฐ

The Late Registration Dilemma โฐ

Here we go again - complaints about hotels! ๐Ÿคฏ You secured a hotel block at competitive rates. As expected, it closed
7 min read
10
Dec
Why is event registration broken? ๐Ÿ’”

Why is event registration broken? ๐Ÿ’”

Yes, i've made a bold statement to draw you in. I know registration isn't always broken,
5 min read
05
Dec
Event Growth in Tier-2 Cities ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

Event Growth in Tier-2 Cities ๐Ÿ™๏ธ

Secondary Cities: The Smart Bet For Meetings & Events in 2026 - BCD Meetings & EventsAs economic pressures grow and
4 min read
30
Nov
The 31,000 Bridge Challenge ๐Ÿ’ญ

The 31,000 Bridge Challenge ๐Ÿ’ญ

If you work in events or corporate travel, this is for you.... Trade Fairs are HUGE ๐Ÿคฏ Did you know that
3 min read
25
Nov
Becoming Retail-Ready with Event-Tech

Becoming Retail-Ready with Event-Tech

I really enjoyed this podcast from the team at Jonas Event Technology and ASP showcasing JET's new embedded
4 min read
24
Nov
Event Marketer + Sparks Report

Event Marketer + Sparks Report

Event Marketer and Sparks have released their EventTrack 2026 Report โ€” and thereโ€™s a brilliant podcast version on LinkedIn via
3 min read