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Try New Event Ideas For 2018: Create a Roadshow, Book Underrated Venues, Create a Unique Event Experience

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You can also go to the Event App Bible 2017: Reboot if you want to start building event apps this year. Learn from the Best Music Festival Activations of 2017. If you want to go around the world, there’s the free report about the 25 Best Event Venues and Destinations in 2018, which takes you from Anaheim to Singapore.

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Which meeting design books should I buy?

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Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. In an outrageous display of chutzpah , I wrote three of these books. [If In 2013, Eric de Groot and Mike van de Vijver published this unique, extraordinary, and important book on meeting design. The story is told in the book’s preface.)

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10 Smart Strategies For Planning Sustainable Events

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There was a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods — plus, public concern for the environment has grown by 16% since 2017. Instead of booking one colossal event annually, that draws thousands of people, adopt a satellite sustainable event model. Sustainability is a hot-button issue for consumers around the globe.

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 6,000-Hotel Milestone with Revamped Rewards Program

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Since 2017, it has acquired or launched six brands to add to its portfolio. With the new mobile app, patrons can look at their points, make bookings on the go and check in online. With the massive milestone of 6,000 hotels, booking events and traveling with IHG looks more attractive than ever. The Road to 6,000.

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Creative Methods to Generate More Revenue for Your Next Conference

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Also, 83% of exhibitors have purchased at least one sponsorship from 2017-19. In one fell swoop, allow them to: Register for your event Book their hotel room Identify any special food requirements Purchase other items (VIP tour, networking event, clothing, books) Commit to one or more sponsorships 6.

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Everything You Need To Know To Create Your Event Timeline

Endless Events

Booking major venues and event entertainment is something that should be done as soon as possible. Other important vendors that need to be booked well ahead of your event include your AV team, entertainment, and speakers. Consider booking your AV team prior to your venue. Book caterers, florists, and any remaining vendors.

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4 Feel-Good Benefits of Outdoor Meetings

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A post shared by Hyatt Regency Lake Washington (@hyattlakewash) on May 17, 2017 at 7:16pm PDT. And when stress is low, focus is possible, which fosters more productive meetings. Schedule walking meetings. View this post on Instagram. Access a nearby public park with walking trails for out-of-the-box teaming. In Wallace J.

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