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How Technology Can Help Us Build a Greener Events Industry

Smart Meetings

At PRG, our skilled corporate events division has utilized a myriad of innovative technologies to achieve this, which can greatly benefit event planners and producers. It also has the added benefit of being more dependable, so technicians are able to lamp down projectors when not in use.

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Traveling with a Purpose: Marketing Strategies Supporting Charitable Causes

Dana Communications

In this way, the act of pampering oneself benefits the greater community. Essentially, this suggests that consumers are willing to give the benefit of the doubt to brands that are seen to be making an effort to do the right thing. In 2010 KFC received significant backlash after partnering with Susan G.

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Half of Gen Z Wants to Work in Hospitality

Smart Meetings

Gen Z, defined as those born between the years 1995-2010, is the largest age group in the United States, estimated at about 61 million. Generation Z’s top criteria for a healthy workplace are benefits, interesting work, opportunity for growth and flexibility—all characteristics Gen Z believes the hospitality industry can provide.

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EventMobi Redefines the Role of Virtual Events

Smart Meetings

Since its founding in 2010, EventMobi has expanded its reach to over 30,000 corporate and non-profit event planners. The Many Benefits of Virtual Events Virtual events offer several benefits you just can’t get with in-person events. Firstly, virtual events cost significantly less money and take far less time to organize. “If

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Why Meeting Planners Should—and Shouldn’t—Worry About Airline Strikes

MeetingsNet

Delta Airlines: On March 1, Delta pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, ratified a new four-year contract that includes $7 billion in cumulative increases in pay and benefits, including better company contributions to 401(k) plans and improved work rules. Pilot strikes are rare. The last U.S.

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7 Arguments for Hiring Top Trade Show Staff

Smart Meetings

Talent shortages in the United States have more than tripled in the last 10 years, according to a ManpowerGroup survey , with 69% of businesses failing to fill positions, up from just 14% in 2010. Saves Time. If you don’t have the right staff ready to go, then you are going to spend longer getting ready for the show.

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Sweepstakes online casinos USA: Is sweepstakes gambling legal?

Travel Daily News

In this article, we’ll explore the definition of sweepstakes gambling and traditional gambling, as well as the differences in gameplay and rewards, and the comparison of risks and benefits for players. Benefits of Stake.us The prizes are determined by a sweepstakes-style drawing, which takes place at regular intervals.

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