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The month at a glance
The stories , topics and trends making headlines in recent weeks .
Informa in Totempole position
Event tech company Totem has secured investment from international event organiser and business intelligence group , Informa . The value of Informa ’ s investment has not been disclosed .
Informa has taken a stake in Totem , which has an integrated portfolio of digital event solutions .
The investment builds on Totem ’ s existing relationship with Informa Connect , which has seen the launch of ConnectMe , a self-serve platform that allows the business to deliver smart events . ConnectMe uses Totem ’ s technology to deploy digital features and apps that amplify and enhance the experience of connecting and learning at its in-person events .
Andrew Mullins , CEO of Informa Connect , added : “ We want to keep enhancing our in-person events , adding smart features , technologies and apps that give our customers an even better experience .
A piece of cake
ICHF Events has announced a new show to run alongside Cake International at the NEC .
Bake International will host exhibitors from across the UK with the latest baking supplies as well as workshops giving advice from expert bakers . The show will run alongside Cake International from 4-6 November 2022 .
Simon Burns , managing director , ICHF Events , said : “ Cake International has long been the go-to event for cake decorating enthusiasts , from amateur to professional . Bake International is a natural next step in our show portfolio . This show will be dedicated to bakes themselves , from bread to pastries and cakes . We have seen a huge upsurge in the baking trend which has only been further fuelled in the last few years . This is a hugely exciting next step for us and will bring new opportunities for baking businesses of all sizes .”
Montgomery checks in to Miami
Montgomery Group has announced the expansion of its Independent Hotel Show , which has editions in London and Amsterdam , into North America , in partnership with Exposition Development Company ( ExpoDevCo ). Independent Hotel Show Miami will take place 2-3 November , 2022 , at the Miami Beach Convention Center , and organisers hope it will connect independent , boutique and luxury hoteliers with quality , handpicked suppliers from the United States and beyond .
Founded in London in 2012 , and with the Independent Hotel Show Amsterdam launching in 2019 , the Independent Hotel Show brand has brought together thousands of hotel owners , general managers , and key decision makers to source new products and services , do business and network . Shane Hannam , divisional director for Montgomery Group , commented : “ The Independent Hotel Show brand is synonymous with quality-led suppliers , insightful , expertly curated seminar content and , perhaps most importantly , building communities of like-minded independent hoteliers .
“ Miami is a diverse , culturally rich city with world-class boutique and independent hotels , which prioritise a unique , memorable and luxurious customer experience . With the launch of the Independent Hotel Show Miami , our mission is to broaden our support of the hotelier community to serve a US , Caribbean , and Latin American audience of forward-thinking , independently spirited hoteliers .”
06 — Winter