Tech News

Oct 24, 2016
In recent years, smart technology has enabled event organizers to automate transactions, scale processes, and simplify interactions with participants. With significant reduction in manual effort, as well as in duplication of work, they can now centralize and analyze data more efficiently. In fact, technology has become an indispensable part of an event management team’s operations. A larger range organizations are looking to replicate the same success for their nascent events as well. However, picking the best possible options while remaining cost effective can seem like a daunting… more
Oct 21, 2016
Las Vegas unveiled its trade show booth, Vegas Interactive, at IMEX America, which ran Oct. 18-20 at the Sands Expo & Convention Center in Las Vegas. The trade show booth featured an interactive video wall that allows users to access detailed information about hotel, convention and event spaces through the power of touch-screen technology. "Our new trade show booth creates a unique and memorable brand connection to Vegas," said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing, LVCVA. She added, "The technology allows travel professionals who plan or sell leisure… more
Oct 16, 2016
The High Point Market Authority (HPMA) has made several enhancements and updates to the MyMarket app for Fall Market, on tap Oct. 22-26 in High Point, N.C. Originally released in April 2016 in advance of Spring Market, the app features innovative indoor and outdoor mapping technology. Utilizing GPS technology, the app offers building to building blue dot navigation, allowing users to easily select an exhibitor and quickly map a route from their current location to the showroom’s address. Additionally, the app features indoor mapping technology within specific buildings, allowing… more
Oct 09, 2016
Digital continues to expand its presence today in every facet of our personal and business lives. The same is true for business-to-business exhibitions. For organizers and brand marketers alike, it is very hard to know which solutions are worth testing and which are ideas that will disappear as fast as a Snapchat message. Digital leaves many in our industry wondering … •         How can technology support and enhance the attendee experience? •         How does technology make all the logistics of… more
Oct 09, 2016
Sixty-one point three percent of meeting professionals agreed that currently available event technology makes event management much easier and that it will develop and change dramatically in the next 10 years, but 92 percent admit that meeting planners are not making the most of such technology solutions.   These were among the key findings of new research carried out for IMEX America by Meeting Professionals International (MPI) providing fascinating insight into the views of meeting professionals on event technology.   It also revealed that when buying event technology products and… more
Sep 25, 2016
The holiday season is just around the corner, and many of us have started making plans and getting together all the lists that we’ll need to make the most of the time with our friends and families! If you haven’t begun yet, then start the action today by registering for the upcoming Expo! Expo! Annual Meeting & Exhibition, 6 - 8 December 2016, in Anaheim, CA. If you register for the event before October 31st, you have a chance to walk away with one of ten complimentary digital devices a2z is giving away in a random raffle as a part of its event sponsorship. Last year, ten… more
Sep 25, 2016
CompuSystems and Panvista have teamed up to bring event analytics to trade show organizers. Utilizing low-cost, wearable beacons, called Smart Badges, organizers are able to gather a full behavioral understanding of every aspect of their event in real time. This gives organizers a wealth of intelligence for their event such as: ·  The most popular areas at the expo ·  Which sessions were the busiest ·  Traffic flow and patterns on the event floor ·  How long people stayed at each booth, presentation, or room “If you are looking for… more
Sep 16, 2016
Peach Assist, the Georgia World Congress Center Authority’s new mobile alert program, provides exhibitors the option of requesting assistance or services via text without having to leave their booths. Peach Assist utilizes a text message number - 69050 – that allows anyone on the show floor to text their needs to the dispatch center. Exhibitors at returning major trades shows – the Bronner Bros. International Beauty Show on Aug. 20-22 and the International Woodworking Fair on Aug. 24-27 – got their first tastes of Peach Assist and staff responded to more than 300… more
Sep 15, 2016
Bartizan Connects, a provider of lead retrieval and session tracking technology, and Core-apps, technology platform in the events industry, recently formed a strategic partnership to offer comprehensive functionality to their customers, and as reflection of their shared commitment to innovation. The partnership launched with Bartizan and Core-apps offering each other’s products and services, with plans for future technical integration. This alliance brings together the companies’ strengths in providing lead retrieval, session tracking and event apps to each of their respective… more
Aug 27, 2016
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched its first 360-degree virtual reality video featuring one-of-a-kind augmented reality graphics and a unique take on the 360-degree viewing experience. The video highlights the destination’s award-winning culinary scene and is the first of three virtual reality projects to be released in the coming months. Viewers are immersed in a culinary journey from farm to fork as they are guided through 10 local establishments including 8UP, Crescent Hill Craft House, Harvest, Jack Fry’s, Mike Linnigs, Monnik, Proof on Main, The… more
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One of the most iconic names on the Las Vegas Strip just got an upgrade. Mandalay Bay has everything that your business needs from a refreshed convention space designed to inspire productivity and creativity, to an impressive selection of world-class restaurants and amenities. If you're looking for a venue that's both inviting and innovative, you have to be here. New Wave Experiences Mandalay Bay continues to invest in a new wave of enhancements both in the convention space and within the resort as a whole. New restaurant openings including Orla by Michael Mina, drawing inspiration from the award-winning chef’s childhood in Egypt and with flavors and décor inspired by the spices found in markets common to coastal Mediterranean towns, as well as Caramá by Wolfgang Puck, bringing the essence of Italy and spirit of Wolfgang into one concept, are recent additions. The Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas also experienced a recent remodel of all 424 rooms. Swingers, a high-end, adults-only golf and entertainment concept will debut in Fall 2024. Enhanced Technology Creating a truly effective conference venue requires careful thought into what a business needs: the right technology, capacity, and inspiration to bring ideas to the next level. As part of the resort’s refresh, Mandalay Bay implemented state-of-the-art technology upgrades, installing cutting-edge Cat6A Ethernet cabling throughout the convention center. This advancement doubles the frequency of data transmission, enabling lightning-fast speeds up to 9400% faster. The convention center now boasts 11 dynamic digital walls, spanning up to 24' x 13', strategically positioned for brand placements, sponsorships and targeted event messaging. Additionally, attendees can benefit from 20 double-sided 55" mobile flexible display units, facilitating effortless navigation to meeting rooms and events. RFID locks were installed on all meeting room doors, and over 200 motion detection cameras have been placed throughout the space. Refreshing New Design & Fine Art The newly remodeled convention space provides a bright and vibrant atmosphere that complements Mandalay Bay's tropical-inspired brand. Featuring white-washed walls and ceilings adorned with bold floral patterns in cerulean and coral tones, the space is complemented by warm walnut accent walls. In addition to the redesign of all pre-function spaces, meeting rooms and ballrooms, Mandalay Bay's 1 million square feet of exhibit space has undergone a rejuvenation, including new paint, covered pillars and relocated strobe lights. Sustainable Spectacles Mandalay Bay is committed to Focused on What Matters and creating more responsible meetings. Refillable water stations all available around the resort, cutting unnecessary plastic usage from single-use bottles. The Mandalay Bay campus’ recent upgrades represent a bold step forward in redefining the Las Vegas experience. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and unparalleled service, Mandalay Bay sets a new standard for excellence in business hospitality. Whether you're seeking cutting-edge conference facilities, world-class dining options, or simply a luxurious retreat, an unparalleled meeting experience awaits.