HCCE blog

Designing an event with unlimited funds is one thing, but most organisers do not have this luxury and they have to work to a strict budget while still creating a successful event. Fortunately, planners can make savings across several areas, which will allow for a productive event without breaking the bank.

IBTM Trends Watch is predicting that 2018 will be a bright year for the global meetings and events industry, which is good news for unique conference venues across the world. In a report unveiled at IBTM World in Barcelona, findings suggest that the past few years of geopolitical and economic instability has led to a renewed level of confidence as the industry focuses on getting on with the job.

Event technology is ever changing and it has become an integral part of corporate events – from the planning stage through to the analysis and feedback afterwards. The technology will continue to develop and, according to a recent survey, there will be some interesting trends for the year ahead.

2017 is drawing to a close and hopefully it has been a successful year for you. But in this fast-paced world, this means it is time to think ahead and plan for whatever 2018 will bring. Considering the trends which will shape the events industry in the coming year can help ensure that 2018 is even more productive.

With amazing venues everywhere taking on a festive sparkle and filling their event schedule ahead of the holidays, findings from research conducted by Hire Space has revealed the top trends for the Christmas season 2017.

Professionals organising events at unique conference venues understand the importance of gathering data on attendees. But a recent survey suggests that this information on their digital and physical footprint is not being integrated. As a result, valuable insights are lost.