MICE Industry News

08/05/2024

Eventex Awards 2024 winners unveiled

Eventex has announced the winners in the 14th edition of Eventex Awards — the world’s leading awards for events and experience marketing. This wraps another record edition which has seen 1207 entries from 62 countries and 6 continents.

The United States has emerged as the country to score the most awards with 65 trophies, with Qatar and Poland rounding out the top 3 with 56 and 45, respectively. Other notable winner statistics include:

- The most gold awards this year go to the US, Qatar, and Germany — 27, 23, and 21, respectively.

- Latvia boasts the most platinum awards — 4, followed by Austria with 3, while Saudi Arabia and Qatar share the third spot with 2 platinum trophies each.

- Qatar Vision Production Company and Leap Creative Studio share the #1 spot for the agency with the most awards, with 18 awards each, followed by fischerAppelt with 15, and Gorilla Company Limited with 11.

- LUKA Agency, LEAP Creative Studio, and Austria Vienna Center have each bagged 3 platinum trophies, making them this year’s top platinum awards performers.

- Volvo EX30 Thailand launch is the entry to have scored the most awards this edition — 11 in total, including 8 gold and 1 platinum.

- The top 3 brands to win the most awards this year are Asian Football Confederation (AFC) with 18 awards, Ministry of Sports, Saudi Arabia with 17, and Volvo with 11.

- Other notable brands represented this year include Lufthansa, L’Oreal, AUDI, Netflix, and Toyota.

“This edition of Eventex Awards has seen a record-breaking number of entries, as well as record-breaking creativity and innovation — the industry is truly back with a bang. We have undoubtedly been wowed by outstanding events and experiences, ground-breaking technology and suppliers, as well as breathtaking venues. We have also seen remarkable inspiration from every corner of the globe, with new countries joining the Eventex Awards family each year, enriching the competition with their unique contribution — this diversity is one of the things that makes Eventex Awards truly exceptional. So, on behalf of the entire Eventex team, as well as personally, I would like to congratulate all winners!,” comments Ovanes Ovanessian, co-founder of Eventex Awards.

The full list of winners is available here:

Check out the list of the winners in the 14th edition of the Global Eventex Awards. All winners have been chosen among a record 1207 entries from 62 countries and 6 continents.

25/03/2024

25/03/2024

Eventex Awards 2024 opens public voting for this edition’s People’s Choice categories

Eventex Awards — the world’s most acclaimed awards for events and experience marketing — kicks off the evaluation phase of its awards which traditionally allows the public to select the worthiest entries in the People’s Choice categories. This year, the public will get the chance to vote for the worthiest events, products, services, and venues from March 18th to April 2nd.

The public voting round will have people select from 267 entries in as many as 11 categories — Agency, Brand Experience, Destination, Event, Event Technology, Hotel, Marketing, Communications & Strategy, Supplier, Team, Venue, and Virtual Event. Each voter will have the opportunity to vote for up to 3 entries per category and up to a total of 10 entries.

Voting will take place on a dedicated portal, powered by awards management software Evalato, where people will be able to log in using their social profile and cast their vote with just a click.

“Our People’s Choice awards give power to the public to recognize the most noteworthy events, products, services, and venues. These awards are incredibly valuable to the recipients as they underscore the broader appeal of their work,” comments Eventex Co-founder Ovanes Ovanessian. “We’re thrilled to be able to offer the opportunity to the public to have their say.”

The winners in the People’s Choice categories will be revealed with the rest of the Eventex Awards 2024 winners in May.

Those who wish to have their say in the Eventex Awards 2024’s People’s Choice Categories can do so here: https://eventex.co/public-voting

The Eventex team meanwhile has already started preparing the new edition of the awards, with early registration for Eventex Awards 2025 now open.

It’s time to vote for your favorite projects and decide which ones deserve to be the best in the People’s Choice category.

14/03/2024

14/03/2024

Eventex B2B Match 2024 to connect event industry buyers with leading suppliers

Eventex Awards — the world’s most acclaimed awards for events and experience marketing — has announced a new online event that aims to connect event industry buyers and suppliers, helping all parties build meaningful and mutually beneficial connections.

Eventex B2B Match 2024 will take place on April 17-18, online, and is free to attend. Participants will gain access to a massive database where they will be able to discover solutions all over the globe to match their business needs, and set up 1:1 video meetings Eventex B2B Match will additionally feature interactive sessions and product demos where thought leaders and industry experts will share invaluable insights, strategies, technologies, and services.

“Eventex B2B Match comes this spring to bring networking and business opportunities for event professionals all around the globe. It is part of our ongoing commitment to connect the events community and foster industry growth,” notes Eventex Co-founder Ovanes Ovanessian. “We are happy to be able to provide a platform to help nurture meaningful connections within the global events community, to the benefit of all participants.”

Eventex B2B Match is now open for registrations: https://eventex.co/b2b-match?

Connecting event industry buyers with leading suppliers. Network seamlessly with participants spanning the globe, schedule 1:1 video meetings, and engage in global commerce online. Discover the solutions that will elevate your work.

19/02/2024

23/01/2024

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23/01/2024

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23/01/2024

18/01/2024

On the heels of last year’s success in Events Club Associations Forum, Europe Congress returns to the Austrian city of Salzburg to...

18/01/2024

The latest Freeman Trends Report explores the misalignment between what organizers provide and what attendees and exhibitors prefer.

20/12/2023

We are honoured to share that The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has been awarded the Best Hotel Group in India for the 4th consecutive year and Best Hotel for Service in India at Travel + Leisure India's Best Awards 2023.

We express our deep gratitude for the prestigious accolade, a true reflection of The Leela brand's essence, symbolising opulence and refinement. It serves as a testament to the unwavering commitment and dedication exhibited by our teams. Their relentless efforts, surpassing expectations daily, contribute to creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Thank you to our guests, partners, and associates for making this possible. We remain committed to providing unforgettable experiences and look forward to exceeding your expectations

20/12/2023

Eventex Awards announces 2024 Events Industry Trends Report

Eventex Awards, the most esteemed accolade in the world of events and experience marketing, has released The Eventex 2024 Events Industry Trends Report, which comprises and elaborates the insight of the events industry’s most prominent individuals and influencers about the trends that will shape the sector in 2024 and beyond.

The report includes several groups of contributors, namely the esteemed Eventex Awards 2024 jury members, Eventex Awards participants and winners, as well as other significant industry figures. As many as 59 event professionals from 25 countries all over the world contributed to the report, for a truly global events industry representation.

Some of the top trends mentioned in the report include the advent of Artificial Intelligence, the growing importance of sustainability, as well as increasing demand for personalization and immersion in events, among other trends.

“The events industry is at a crossroads. While emerging from the global pandemic more resilient than ever, the sector is facing another major challenge — embracing new technologies and AI in particular, while preserving the human connection that is behind the magic of every event. This report will help everyone prepare for the challenges ahead — and turn them into opportunities. We at Eventex Awards will be here to celebrate the outcome, as the events industry professionals once again prove that no challenge is too big for their unparalleled creativity and innovation.” notes Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.

The full report is available for download

The Eventex 2024 Events Industry Trends Report comprises and elaborates the insight of more than 50 of the events industry’s most prominent individuals, trendsetters, and influencers from all over the world.

10/12/2023

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10/12/2023

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21/11/2023

Eventex Awards 2024 jury panel announced

Eventex Awards, the most esteemed accolade in the world of events and experience marketing, has announced its panel of judges for the awards’ 14th edition. The jury line-up features 134 judges from 30 countries around the world who will be evaluating this year’s entries.
The Eventex Awards 2024 jury features prominent industry experts, business founders, owners, and executives, as well as mentors, innovators, creative minds, and thought leaders. This year, as many as 64 new jury members will add a fresh perspective and experience to the Eventex Awards evaluation process.
The 14th edition of Eventex Awards will see the jury panel evaluate entries in 300+ categories grouped into the following tracks — Events, Brand Experiences, Marketing, Communications & Strategy, Agencies & Teams, Venues, Event Technology, and Suppliers.
Continuing what has become a new tradition for the competition, Eventex Awards is also naming 9 jury presidents who will be assisting the rest of their colleagues, offering expert guidance, and making for the smoother onboarding of new jury members and a more efficient overall judging process.
“The Eventex Awards jury bears huge responsibility — both guaranteeing the competition’s objectivity and evaluating a constellation of impressive entries,” comments Eventex Co-founder Ovanes Ovanessian. “As always, we have selected our jury members with utmost care and are grateful to them all for accepting our invitation. We are confident that their unparalleled expertise will make this edition of Eventex Awards an absolute success.”
A list of the Eventex Awards 2024 jury members is available here:

Each entry at Eventex Awards is assessed by a jury that we’ve cherry-picked for the purpose.

14/10/2023

30/09/2023

15/09/2023

Eventex unveils the top 100 event organizers and agencies for 2023

Eventex Awards, the world’s most esteemed accolade in the world of events and experience marketing, is proud to unveil the highly anticipated Eventex index covering the top 100 event organizers and agencies for 2023.

The ranking represents consistent excellence in the events and experience marketing industry over the last 3 years and is determined by the number of Eventex awards won during that period. For Eventex Awards 2023, a Platinum award is equivalent to 150 points, Gold means 100 points, Silver award winners get 50 points, and Bronze awards yield 30 points. For the 2022 and 2021 editions, Platinum winners get 75 points, Gold yields 50 points, and 25 and 15 points go for Silver and Bronze winners, respectively.

The country that has emerged as this year’s undisputed champion is the US, accounting for as many as 24 agencies that made the list. The Netherlands is the runner-up, boasting 9 agencies, with Germany following close with 8. The UK and Poland round out the top 5 with 7 and 6 agencies, respectively. The total number of represented countries meanwhile stands at 34.

WINK Creative Experiential Agency is at the top of the list, with a total of 3320 points based on 51 awards over the course of the three Eventex Awards editions under consideration. Qatar Vision Production Company comes in second, with 2765 points and 63 awards, while Media.Monks completes the top 3 with 2555 points and 41 awards.

“Being recognized as one of the “Top 100 Event Organizers and Agencies” shows not only outstanding creativity but also unwavering consistency in delivering stellar experiences and staying at the forefront of the industry. I would therefore like to congratulate everyone who made the ranking,” comments Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.

The Eventex Index of the “Top 100 event organizers and agencies” for 2023 is available.

The Eventex Index represents consistent excellence in the meetings and events industry. Check the Top 100 Event Organizers & Agencies for 2023

15/09/2023

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10/12/2020

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09/12/2020

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As one of China’s most rapidly developing city with great potential and prominent standing to hold MICE events, Beijing has a more comprehensive ability and capacity as well as more strategic support compared to most. Beijing’s MICE tourism industry boasts excellent facilities, professional institutions and practitioners, extensive management and supporting policies that have garnered world recognition and become a veritable “International MICE capital.

08/12/2020

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