Event Planning Guide With Checklist 2025 Cvent’s guide breaks down the event planning process from start to finish, explaining foundational steps like setting goals, budgeting, choosing venues, and developing marketing plans, including tips for both in-person and virtual events. It also includes a detailed planning checklist to help organizers stay organized at every phase, and highlights how event technology can streamline tasks and improve outcomes. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

Events are the new anchor for travel: Arival report reveals young travelers are planning trips around concerts, matches and performances An Arival report highlights a trend where a growing share of younger travellers (especially ages 18–34) plan trips specifically around live events like concerts, sports matches, and performances, reshaping tourism behaviours and spending patterns. This shift presents significant opportunities for destinations and experience providers to integrate event offerings into broader travel packages. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

How To Grow an Event Planning Business This article offers practical strategies for scaling your event planning business by defining a clear niche, strengthening your brand identity, and investing in targeted marketing and networking. It also stresses delivering exceptional customer service, refining operational processes, and continuously improving your skills to attract larger clients and build long-term success. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

The New Festival & Outdoor Event Guide Event Industry News introduces its newly relaunched Festival & Outdoor Event Guide, a refreshed resource designed to help organisers plan and deliver standout outdoor experiences, from boutique music festivals to large public celebrations. The guide combines inspiration, supplier listings, and practical insights as the events sector prepares for the 2026 season. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

Superhero Suppliers: The Unsung Heroes of Last-Minute Event Success This feature spotlights reliable, resourceful event suppliers that organisers turn to when last-minute challenges arise, showcasing companies that “save the day” by delivering critical services or products under tight deadlines. Examples include rapid charging stations, adaptable staffing solutions, and high-capacity connectivity providers essential for seamless event delivery. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

What’s New in Event Tech The article highlights recent innovations in event technology, such as LASSO’s acquisition of Shoflo to expand its management platform, Conference AI’s real-time AI insights tool, and new solutions from GlobalMeet and Personify that enhance communications, resiliency, and attendee matchmaking. These developments illustrate how AI and integrated platforms are transforming event operations and participant engagement. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

Event Planning Business: How to start and grow your own company This comprehensive guide by Les Roches walks aspiring entrepreneurs through launching and scaling an event planning business, covering key steps like choosing a niche, building skills, creating a solid brand, and writing a business plan. It also offers practical advice on pricing, marketing, networking, and using tools to streamline operations as you grow your client base. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

Event Tech Check: New Tools for Guest Communication, 3D Event Diagramming, and More BizBash takes a deep dive into the newest tech solutions for events of all types, plus the latest must-know industry news. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

Why custom lightboxes are the ultimate solution for trade show success Custom lightboxes have emerged as a game‑changing trade show asset, combining high-resolution graphics with LED backlighting to create visually stunning displays that demand attention, even in crowded exhibition halls. Read more to find out why these are popular! Read More Here! Back to Hub

GDPR for Events: A Practical Guide for 2025 This guide positions GDPR compliance as central to event planning strategy—not just legal protection, but a way to build meaningful attendee trust. It outlines a comprehensive 7-step framework. Read More Here! Back to Hub

Cvent: Trade Show Checklist to Maximize Your Event Impact Checklist This comprehensive guide from Cvent takes exhibitors and organizers step-by-step through trade-show planning, on-site execution, and post-show follow-up. Read More Here! Back to Hub

What the "Year of the Meetings Maximizer" means for you in 2025 This sponsored Axios article, written on behalf of Hilton, introduces 2025 as "The Year of the Meetings Maximizer." It explains how the shift toward remote and flexible work—especially among Gen Z and Millennials—is reshaping expectations around in-person events. Event planners are encouraged to prioritize pre-event communication (like advanced agendas, attire guidance, and menu previews) and on-site design—such as quiet zones and welcome hours—to reduce anxiety, boost engagement, and foster meaningful connections like traveling with “frolleagues” (colleagues who are also friends). The goal is to craft inclusive, confidence-building [...]

Trends Report 2025: Meeting and Event ‘Destination Dupes’ The PCMA Trends Report 2025 highlights a growing shift in the meetings and events industry toward "destination dupes"—lesser-known, more affordable cities that offer similar appeal to traditional hotspots, driven by rising travel costs and a desire for unique experiences. This trend reflects a broader move toward longer, more intentional business trips that blend work and leisure, as planners seek cost-effective yet engaging destinations for in-person gatherings. Learn More Here! Back to Hub

9 Event Trends Shaping 2025 In 2025, meetings and events will be all about personalization, smarter technology, and a renewed focus on accessibility and data privacy. Tighter budgets and rising costs have marked the last few years, and while this is unlikely to change in 2025, the good news is that we’re entering the year with more innovative tools to tackle key challenges head-on. Check out what Cvent has to say about the nine key meetings and events trends to know in 2025—and how they’ll impact your strategies in the coming year. Learn More Here! Back to Hub [...]

How Does RainFocus Compare to Other All-In-One Event Management Platforms? More on Rainfocus! See how it compares to other all-in-one event management platforms in The Forrester Wave 2024 Report. Check It Out! Back to Hub

Pharmaceutical Meeting Planning: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Events From developing your pharmaceutical meeting planning strategy to measuring pharma event success using an integrated event technology stack, this guide from Onomi will equip you with the insights, information, and resources you need to take the stress out of pharma meeting management. Check It Out! Back to Hub