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There's a reason our multilingual hubs are so successful. We strategically set up centers in top cities with amazing leaders that care about our ENPS and how to support our teams in the best ways. #foundever #multilingualsupport #cxstrategy

The recent Venue Roundtable organized by isla was a great success and saw meeting together venues from all over the UK and industry associations and influencers to discuss measurement and how venues can be an active part of the pathway toward sustainability in events. Proud to see how the attendees came up together with a basic-better-best practice framework for venues to use in their measurement endeavours. 👉 Read the full outcomes and download the framework here: https://lnkd.in/eHArPRXE #sustainability #events #venues #measurement #carbonfootprint #bestpracticeframework

Off to ICE London? Cool, here's a little something. 😊 We've put together a few tips – nothing big, just stuff that's come in handy for us. Swipe left when you feel like it. You might find a couple of these pretty useful for navigating the event. Just sharing what we know. 👌 #ICELondon #ICELondon2024 #CasualTips #Aleapartners

When was the last time you visited Destination Wembley? WE KNOW...we keep saying it, but it’s true—every time we show clients around, they’re blown away by how incredible Destination Wembley looks now. The vibe, the venues, the location—each element contributes to the unique buzz that visitors experience. Don’t just take our word for it. If you haven’t visited Destination Wembley recently, what are you waiting for? Come along and experience it for yourself! #Versatile #DynamicEvents #eventsinwembley #conferencesinwembley #conferencesinlondon #conference #meeting #event #wembley #venue #london

Hosting major sports, cultural and business events can reap long-term rewards for cities, but with increased costs and complexity, more events are moving towards multiple host cities. In this new way of working, how do we ensure that host cities maximise the benefit of hosting a major event? In this article, Nic Merridew, Global Host City Leader, explores the opportunities that host cities have to maximise the legacy benefits of this new era of major events and the collaborations required to achieve this. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3uqvBDj #WeAreArup #HostCities #MajorEvents #CityPlanning

Pleased to have contributed to this article with Nic Merridew about how #majorevents have the power to embed #socialimpact within communities, even in the face of increasingly tough delivery challenges. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gauhg_WT

In defence of Atlanta (INTA 2024) At INTA this year one of the things Phillipa and I heard quite frequently was how much a lot of the attendees disliked Atlanta. We don’t think this was fair at all so here is my counterargument in a handy list. 1)     A lot of the receptions were near the exhibition centre and there was fair bit of repetition on specific venues. That’s not Atlanta’s fault! There really are a wide array of venues available that could have held receptions (a particular shout out to Davies Collison Cave here whose choice of the Painted Duck was inspired). 2)     The perception that Atlanta was a boring facsimile of other US cities. This is likely if you only ventured a few blocks from the conference centre and didn’t see the wide variety of areas. Just a short drive from downtown was Grant Park with some super quirky bars and restaurants, or plenty of small shopping areas just out of downtown with free parking and a good selection of shops. Then there is Ponce City Market with its cool eateries, eclectic shop. And finally, did you know about the Atlanta BeltLine? We stumbled across it – 22 miles of unused elevated railroad tracks now reclaimed with wildlife, walking paths, restaurants, and activities for all ages. I can only think of New York that has anything similar. 3)     There were no tourist attractions. Well, I have a photo of me in the Oval Office to prove otherwise. The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum also had an excellent exhibition on The Green Book that was both emotional and inspiring. CNN, the Coca-Cola Experience, Margaret Mitchell’s house, MLK National Park – there’s loads. I only had time for the former President this time around, but I’ve been to most of the other attractions on previous visits to Atlanta and they’re very good. 4)     Taxis were expensive, and it was difficult to get around. We found that there was healthy competition for Uber by Lyft which meant that you could generally get a decent price when one was surging. But beyond this, the public transport system was pretty effective. When some we knew were paying $70 on Saturday night getting home from a reception, Phillipa and I achieved the same for $6 total. 5)     It was often surprisingly walkable. Okay perhaps because of 1), but it was actually quite pleasant to walk between receptions and the Olympic Park was lovely to stroll through. 6)     The Grand Finale was fun, actually very chill, with ample food and drink and superbly organised, and the stadium is impressive. I will grant you that getting through the airport on arrival was awful though (and I had a relatively easy time of it, but Phillipa definitely didn’t) and perhaps that’s why a lot of us were in a bad mood about the city 😉. Am I right? What did you like about Atlanta?

A Journey of Reinvention and Building Iconic Events In 2015, I left my home in Ukraine and stepped off a plane in LA with a suitcase and a dream. As an architect, I never imagined I'd soon find myself in the vibrant world of event production. Los Angeles, with its infectious energy and limitless possibilities, was the perfect place to embrace change. The city pulses with creativity and freedom. Together with my husband, we co-founded 1987 Masters Inc. | Entertainment Production Company, and embarked on an exhilarating journey where we became creators of unforgettable experiences that captivate global audiences. Nine years later, I am proud to reflect on the renowned events we've conceptualized and brought to life. From initial design to the final curtain call, every detail was a chance to showcase our unique vision. The journey hasn't always been easy, but the challenges we've overcome have been worth it. I am often asked if I miss my old path. The truth is, I do not regret this reinvention for a moment. The event industry is where I am meant to be. It is a field that combines creativity, precision, and the joy of bringing people together. And LA, with its booming entertainment sector, is the ideal place to thrive. Los Angeles taught me that with hard work and determination, the possibilities are endless. So, to anyone considering a major career shift or move, I say go for it! You never know where it might lead you. #eventindustry #eventplanning #womeninbusiness #careershift #losangeles

The market needs novelty and stimuli. Lineapelle New York has now become the event capable of supplying, every 6 months, novelty and stimuli. The liveliness of Lineapelle New York Since the beginning (January 31), Lineapelle New York was “interesting”, said diodato de maio of #DMDSolofra. The fair “took the right direction in terms of quality and quantity of visitors: brands, clients and relevant companies”. All participants focalized on the North American market. Specifically, said De Maio, coming from “New York and the East Coast”, which shows how Lineapelle New York has been able to settle itself as a reference event in a context filled with creative ideas, from accessories to interior design. Waiting “I repeat and confirm that the American market is the one giving the most satisfaction with regards to the medium-end segment, to us and in general”. It’s also the only one. “The rest of the world isn’t. Europe is sleepy, silent and dangerously halted”. What to do? “We wait, and we try to sell our products with energy. We need to surpass this challenging time, which we consider to be transitional”. The problem isn’t living it: The problem is that we don’t know how long it will last”, concludes De Maio.