Bizzabo’s Event Success Platform Surpasses $100 Million in Paid Registrations
June 27, 2018
Holistic events cloud, Bizzabo, which enables B2B events throughout the globe, has processed more than $100 million in gross paid registrations for its customers, with $47 million of the total ticket sales taking place in the past six months alone.
The company’s major growth milestone also coincides with recent news that Bizzabo has exceeded annual recurring revenue by more than 200 percent in size over the past year, demonstrating growth both in the company and the market demand for its Events Cloud, designed to manage professional events from end-to-end.
“Marketing leaders continue to recognize that professional events hold tremendous value for engaging prospective and current customers, establishing thought leadership, as well as driving revenue,” said Eran Ben-Shushan, co-founder and CEO of Bizzabo.
He continued, “More marketing dollars are going into professional events than ever before, across a wide range of industries and on a global scale. Running successful events is complex and stressful. Modern cloud-based software makes it dramatically easier to run, measure and optimize events.”
The top markets contributing to Bizzabo’s $100 million in total ticket sales include the U.S., the U.K., Australia and Canada, while the types of events that currently represent the most revenue-driving events include Conferences & Conventions at 36 percent; Meeting & Networking Events at 24 percent, followed by Classes & Workshops at 18 percent.
Since launching in 2012, Bizzabo has enabled thousands of events attended by a million event-goers spanning a wide variety of industry verticals, according to Bizzabo officials.
According to company research, technology organizations are processing the most event registration revenue at 26 percent; Services, Education and Media at 12 percent each; and Financial/Banking at 9 percent, Events at 9 percent and Non-Profits at 5 percent.
Bizzabo’s Event Success platform offers marketers the means to create rewarding face-to-face experiences through a streamlined set of tools for event marketing, analytics, automation and personalization, critical features that enable organizations to produce, measure and improve their events.
Key features enable organizers to build websites, manage event registration, sell tickets, grow communities through onsite networking, and event apps - all within a cloud-based, user-friendly platform.
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Partner Voices
Overview:
The award-winning Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) goes the extra mile to make every day extraordinary by offering customer service excellence and industry-leading partnerships. From their dedicated in-house Rigging team to their robust Exhibitor Services, The Center of Hospitality brings your imagination to life by helping you host unforgettable meetings and events. With more than 2 million square feet of exhibit space, world-class services and a dream destination, we are committed to making even the most ambitious conventions a reality.
In October 2023, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve allocating Tourist Development Tax funding for the $560 million Phase 5A completion of the OCCC. The Convention Way Grand Concourse project will include enhancements to the North-South Building, featuring an additional 60,000 square feet of meeting space, an 80,000- square-foot ballroom and new entry to the North-South Building along Convention Way.
“We are thrilled to begin work on completing our North-South Building which will allow us to meet the growing needs of our clients,” said OCCC Executive Director Mark Tester. “As an economic driver for the community, this project will provide the Center with connectivity and meeting space to host more events and continue to infuse the local economy with new money and expanding business opportunities.”
Amenities:
The Center of Hospitality goes above and beyond by offering world-class customer service and industry-leading partnerships. From the largest convention center Wi-Fi network to custom LAN/WAN design, the Center takes pride in enhancing exhibitor and customer experience.
The OCCC is the exclusive provider of electricity (24-hour power at no additional cost), aerial rigging and lighting, water, natural gas and propane, compressed air, and cable TV services. Convenience
The Center is at the epicenter of the destination, with an abundance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions within walking distance. Pedestrian bridges connect both buildings to more than 5,200 rooms and is within a 15-minute drive from the Orlando International Airport. The convenience of the location goes hand-in-hand with top notch service to help meet an event’s every need.
Gold Key Members
The OCCC’s Gold Key Members represent the best of the best when it comes to exceptional service and exclusive benefits for clients, exhibitors and guests. The Center’s Gold Key memberships with Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World greatly enhance meeting planner and attendee experiences offering world-renowned venues, immersive experiences and creative resources for their events.
OCCC Events:
This fiscal year, the OCCC is projected to host 168 events, 1.7 million attendees, and $2.9 billion in economic impact.
The Center’s top five events during their 2022-2023 fiscal year included:
AAU Jr. National Volleyball Championships 2023
200,000 Attendees
$257 Million in Economic Impact
MEGACON 2023
160,000 Attendees
$205 Million in Economic Impact
Open Championship Series 2023
69,500 Attendees
$89 Million in Economic Impact
Sunshine Classic 2023
42,000 Attendees
$54 Million in Economic Impact
Premiere Orlando 2023
42,000 Attendees
$108 Million in Economic Impact
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