Conferences that Work

APRIL 30, 2018

With this tool, you can generate something truly original — like in 2009, when Jill and Kevin Heinz invented a brand new trope: the wedding entrance dance. Rarely, however, is this tool used to design events that creatively incorporate, illuminate, and support core desires and outcomes for the meeting. What’s the tool?

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Since 2009 I’ve maintained an informal calendar of peer conferences (aka unconferences) on this site. And then there are plenty of unconferences focussed on social and cultural issues, like leadership , DEI , the environment , peace work , political movements , good government , animal welfare , veterans rights —the list goes on!

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Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Not new to the market, Knowland has been collecting MICE data in the UAE since 2009, establishing a mission-critical threshold of regional insight, and is replicating those efforts in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), starting with the Riyadh market.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2023

The ancient architecture, the succulent cuisine, the vibrant cultures, the eloquent languages—all things that make hosting events in Europe a magical and enticing experience. 7: Veszprem, Hungary— Winning the title of European Capital of Culture in 2023, Veszprem sits above the valley of Sed Stream.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 20, 2024

” I became fascinated by the culture of organizations. When it was published in 2009, my peer conference work exploded. As an outsider, I marveled at the variety of dysfunctions I observed. Over time, I got better at solving the people problems I uncovered. And, my goodness, I got feedback! It was great feedback.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

since 2009, but the total number of attendees at these meetings has grown by 22.7%. In fact, they offer what experience-hungry attendees crave: convenience, knowledge economies, authentic culture, and (just as importantly for planners) cheaper prices. Put simply, meetings aren’t just more complex. So what’s a planner to do?

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Conferences That Work: Creating Events That People Love ’ (2009) sets out a step-by-step approach to designing participant-driven events, transforming conferences and professional meetings into what participants want and need them to be. ‘ Many thanks for Ruth Dowson’s permission to reproduce this case study.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

As the saying goes, “plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose” Pundits often focus on cultural changes, overestimating how people’s fundamental psychological and emotional responses to experiences and issues evolve over time. Right-wing commentators continue to question whether women should even have the right to vote.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

since 2009, but the total number of attendees at these meetings has grown 22.7%. Today, there’s nothing second-tier about what they can offer a new class of attendees who prize experience as much as convenience: walkable cities, knowledge economies, authentic culture, and, just as importantly for planners, cheaper prices.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Running since 2009, the event has promoted itself as a “one-of-a-kind festival experience” with “12 main stages, over 50 hidden venues, thousands of performers and one secret line-up”. Glastonbury Perhaps surprisingly, Glastonbury places fifth, despite being one of the most iconic festivals in the world.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 26, 2021

The working culture has been redefined during the pandemic. In 2009, Myspace was the first company in the social media space to begin stealing a real share of marketing budgets, such as from television and radio. Then, analyse what is working for your unique audience and your brand.’. ‘We

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Carrousel Travel

MAY 9, 2024

Greece is a magical, romantic destination where you can wander alongside stunning coastlines, explore the ruins of ancient cultures, and dine on fresh Mediterranean cuisine all in one vacation. The joint effort between two architects, one American and the other Greek, this outstanding building was completed and opened to the public in 2009.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 7, 2024

In a journey through the emirate’s most cherished landmarks, Experience Abu Dhabi and Monopoly have intricately mapped out an eclectic game of discovery, culture, relaxation, and adventure to showcase everything Abu Dhabi has to offer. Feeling like being in the centre of the action instead?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 30, 2022

Animazement, a multi-day celebration of Japanese visual culture, including anime, manga (a style of Japanese comic books and graphic novels), video games, and more, hosted close to 11,000 fans at its 2022 convention — a far cry from its humble origins. Culture Class. Date: May 27-29, 2022. 2022 attendees: 10,812.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 14, 2023

Creating a purpose-driven culture is key to attracting and retaining employees who will ultimately deliver the best performances, according to Bova. From 2009 to 2019, Unilever CEO Paul Polman zeroed in on the idea that purpose can help reduce tensions in the workforce and create optimal conditions for growth.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

These forms are essentially invisible to us and previous generations because they have been at the heart of social and professional culture for so long. In 2009, Jill and Kevin created the JKWeddingDance for their Big Day, and the traditional Western wedding was enriched forever. Here are three examples: 1 — The world of weddings.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

billion Melbourne Arts precinct, and it will be Australia’s greatest arts and cultural infrastructure investment. It would provide additional public parklands linking the city’s famous cultural venues and a world-class contemporary art gallery.” .” “We’ve had early work starting on 1.7

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 25, 2013

Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) anticipates the economic impact of business events to grow 7% each year until 2020. Figures released by GIBTM host destination Abu Dhabi reveal business events contributed AED 2.4 billion to the emirate’s economy in 2010. This is expected to increase to AED 2.6

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Solimar International

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

A shift in government regulations in 2009 transformed the Maldives’ tourism landscape. The Maldives, renowned for its crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and luxurious resorts, is a world-class tourism destination. Tourism is the core of the Maldivian economy, significantly contributing to the national GDP.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Since government restrictions on travel to the UAE were relaxed in 2009, the market has surged and this was further bolstered by the ease of visa regulations in 2016. According to data from Ctrip, the United Arab Emirates ranks 13th among the most popular destinations for outbound tourism in China.

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Alcor Mice

APRIL 25, 2021

Art Jakarta is a contemporary art held annually and organized bylifestyle magazine Harper’s Bazaar Indonesia since 2009. The event was first held in 2008 in the Jogjakarta Cultural Park as a part of the Jogjakarta Arts Festival, but in 2009 separated and rebranded themselves as ArtJog. ART JAKARTA. BALI ARTS FESTIVAL.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 29, 2023

Corporate team-building events are an effective way to bring employees together, increase morale, and promote a culture of collaboration. Team-building events and exercises are critical for building the unity and cohesion that team members need to create a productive culture. What are team-building events?

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Bizzaboo

JULY 25, 2023

This micro center for art, culture, and indie music has been a Phoenix staple for niche interest communities for a while now. They market themselves as the meeting place for the culturally curious. It is a former church that was converted into a performance space in 2009.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

In keeping with its goal of firmly integrating the Federation in global healthcare decisions and action, the FIP was drawn to Thailand because of the country’s vibrant pharmaceutical sector which is driven by a culture of competition and innovation.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

(Courtesy of Kin Euphorics) “The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. in 2009 to 3.6 Jennifer N.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Both Jumeirah and Qatar Tourism and Exhibitions Authority have increased their stand space from 2009.

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Solimar International

AUGUST 25, 2023

Criticising Reductionist Mass Tourism: Impact on Local Cultures and Communities In this regard, the reductionist notions of mass tourism have been particularly reprehended. Local cultural heritage is ignored, disrespecting it and disrupting social and economic networks. Why are Community-Based Tourism Initiatives on the rise in Brazil?

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Redfin

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC , Arlington is brimming with history, culture, and indoor and outdoor activities. Swing by District Taco’s original food cart located in Rosslyn (a neighborhood in Arlington), since 2009 for some delicious, homemade, Yucatan-inspired food by Osiris Hoil, founder of District Taco.

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Tembusu Events and Communications

APRIL 14, 2021

Organisations have been known to use this platform to promote their corporate culture in hopes of recruiting talent. Bluejeans is a cloud video conferencing service and was founded in 2009 before it was acquired by Verizon in May 2020. One of the conveniences.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Hsieh mastered a workplace (and customer) culture focusing on the extreme end of happiness. It’s about the people, the surroundings, and the culture that inspires employees to enjoy their work. They describe: The legacy of former Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh was that of fun and kindness with lavish parties. WELL-BEING.

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 1, 2024

That book came out in 2009, and suddenly I was in the meeting industry. So many associations are still stuck in these hierarchical cultures that don’t really reflect an effective environment for creating change and, fulfilling the needs for which the organization is created. We still have a lot of top-down culture.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2023

Participating in this two-year process exposed me to fellow services professionals who seek to make change through the inclusivity movement while connecting with various cultures from our respective communities at large. DEI impacts the hospitality industry with the three pillars: education, inclusive marketing and supplier diversity.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

He found a fascination with exploring other people, places and cultures—a perfect formula for a future events industry professional. He first learned of the CMP designation in 2009, saying, “it was a revelation for me. The moment I learned about it, I felt an immediate connection and knew I had to pursue it.”

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 8, 2018

“The list is the origin of culture. What does culture want? Through lists…” —Umberto Eco, SPIEGEL Interview , 2009 Managing my life Are you blessed with a perfect memory? It’s part of the history of art and literature. To make infinity comprehensible. And how, as a human being, does one face infinity?

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Since its reopening in September 2009, the venue has expanded its facilities. Guests can experience a blend of historic charm and modernity at this venue. Besides the historical elements, there are offerings like guided tours, flight simulators, and racing simulators. Today, it has 14 conference rooms and 6 theme-based restaurants.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2022

I joined Twitter in 2009 and have had ~8,600 followers for the last few years. As we’ve seen with Twitter and Meta, what is acceptable to post is a moving target, one that’s intertwined with changing political, social, and cultural norms. 150 of my followers have left the platform since Musk’s purchase five weeks ago.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2025

aviation disaster since 2009. Deadliest Aviation Disaster Since 2009 Occurs at Reagan International Airport The country is still reeling from Wednesdays deadly aviation crash over the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., This week, the travel community joined the world in mourning following the deadliest U.S.

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