The MICE Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

By choosing InterContinental Berlin, you can be confident your event will set benchmarks. A Benchmark Event: The 2017 InterContinental Hotel Group General Managers Conference at InterContinental Berlin Maria told me about one of the most memorable events for InterContinental Berlin. Over 2,500 guests attended the event.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

Visit Houston President and CEO Mike Waterman described the first months of 2017 as “bad ass.” 1, 2017, shots rang out for 10 minutes straight, killing 58 people and injuring 851. It is a difficult conversation to have, but emergency plans are now a standard part of any event plan,” he stressed.

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MeetingPool

DECEMBER 8, 2016

We’re just a month away and we’re looking ahead to see what’s going to be big in 2017. At The Meeting Pool, we’re always looking to the future to help our readers, friends, and clients continue to see ever greater success!

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Endless Events

JUNE 11, 2018

After all, event planners have been crowdshaping for years, from their gut feelings. So let’s jump in and look at a few things: The importance of execution in event planning. The roles event goers can play in providing that data – actively or passively. What event aspects you can improve with crowdshaping.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 23, 2018

State of Event Sponsorships 2017 – #EventIcons Episode 66. Event Profs RUN. Event Professionals Run The World. Check out the epic resources mentioned in this episode: Pitch Anything: An Innovative Method for Presenting, Persuading, and Winning the Deal by Oren Klaff (Book). LumaFusion. Hubspot CRM.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. The proportion increased 17 percent between 2017 and 2018. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events. Identifying the ROI of Planning Franchise Conventions. Lead Your Leaders.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Carre has been in hospitality and event management for over 25 years. Recently, Carre worked at DC’s The Occidental restaurant, where she began 15 years ago as its senior event manager. In 2017, she became the acclaimed restaurant’s general manager.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

So while personalization is a must in today’s event climate, improving the efficiency of the planning process is just as important when it comes to the viability of creating these types of experiences. That’s where event technology comes in. Use these 4 ideas to create an engaging, more personalized event agenda.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2019

PSAV President and CEO, Mike McIlwain stated in the press release “The addition of SAV is an important step toward PSAV’s goal of being the ultimate local resource for corporate, association, and event planners around the globe.”. October 2017. PSAV acquires Hargrove a leading experiential events and exhibitions production company.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2018

We do this by taking part in a lot of events and happenings around the world, by being involved in all sorts of industry efforts and initiatives, and by staying in close touch with thought leaders, buyers, planners, associations, destinations, partners service and tech providers to get a pulse of things. Play Room, IMEX America 2017.

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2018

It also talks about the tools an event professionals can use to weave the data into a story to improve future events. The Stress behind Event Management. According to Forbes this 2017, being an event coordinator lands squarely in the 5th most stressful job in their ranking.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

We looked to the numbers to find the ten topics that were most important to you in 2017. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year. One of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. Events are important.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 15, 2018

We looked to the numbers to find the ten topics that were most important to you in 2017. Check out our ten most popular event planning and hospitality blog posts of the past year. One of the first questions of any event planning process is how to get the funds to make it happen. Events are important.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Use slide-sharing apps that bring the presentation to pockets and create custom filters that are event and location specific. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2017

2017 was another big year for the group business industry, which we saw grow 4% over the previous year. Planners and properties created a record number of events with our diagramming software , and hundreds of new connections are being made all the time through Social Tables’ planning network. With that growth comes change.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

RECon Asia Pacific Conference 2017. While you may not be working with a budget that allows you to create something that’s so high-impact, you can take inspiration to incorporate these elements on a smaller scale. Source: K&A International Co., RECon is the world’s largest global gathering of retail real estate professionals.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

For all the event planners out there trying to plan an incredible event and make a budget work, we hear you. Event planning within a budget is no small task, so it’s no surprise that a question we’re often asked is “how can I save money on event AV?” Piggybacking on another event. It’s tricky.

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MeetingPool

MARCH 31, 2017

Winter is melting away, spring is starting to bloom, and 2017 already seems to be flying by fast as we enter Q2! Let’s take a look at the latest news from the meetings and events industry. The start of March saw two notable acquisitions of event engagement technology providers.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

Just check out the example below where the lighting really brought 2017’s COY Ultraviolet to life. Scavenger Hunt This one’s especially good for team-building and networking events. Few event themes are more fun than a carnival for summer. Looking for more creative event themes? Don’t fret!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

Let’s see “the addition of SAV is an important step towards PSAV’s goal of being the ultimate local resource for corporate association and event planners around the globe.” October 2017, sometimes I wish I could do dramatic readings of press releases. Brandt Krueger: October 2017, PSAV acquires Hawthorn Theatrical.

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Eventtia

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

In this phase, resources like Eventtia’s Event Planning Checklist can be invaluable. This guide helps event organizers cover all essential planning steps, keeping tasks organized and ensuring alignment across the team for a strong foundation. Event Analysis and Report example powered by Eventtia.

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Endless Events

JUNE 28, 2018

With our fast-paced world and technology being the ultimate connection, you can quickly gather information that will positively impact your event. The 2017 Experiential Marketing Content Report claims “50% of consumers capture and share between two and five photos, videos or social posts; and 14% share more than six posts.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Just in case you were too busy planning events, we have pulled together ten of our most popular posts for 2017. Of course, as the number one blog for event professionals, EventMB shares a lot of great content, all year round. The post EventMB Best Posts of 2017 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

As Janet Sperstad’s white-paper Purposeful Meetings: How to Plan With Deeper Meaning, Innovation, & Insight shows, the concept of “purposeful meetings” became the theme of IMEX America 2017. C2 pushes the envelope for event experiences. And it continues to be the focus of the meetings industry.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

It’s important to note that Millennials will outspend Baby Boomers by 2017 (Hello, New Year). I bring up this socio-cultural context because it gives us a glimpse into WHY more of your event attendees are looking for locally sourced foods. In short: Consumers are increasingly turning to mission-driven brands.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2018

You’ll be thrilled to hear there’s a whole lot of benefits for event goers, presenters and planners too. According to International Meetings Review, a small poll in 2017 found that almost half of event organizers aren’t considering virtual attendance for their events. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs. Nearly half!

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Brought to light by Janet Sperstad’s white-paper Purposeful Meetings: How to Plan With Deeper Meaning, Innovation, & Insight lays out, this concept of “purposeful meetings” ultimately became the theme of IMEX America 2017 and continues to be the focus of the meetings industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

With extensive hospitality and events experience, Thompson brings decades of industry knowledge to the new role. Previously, Collett was global head of events, after joining the company in 2017. Ben Fairchild. Tim Collett. WRG , the global experience agency, appointed Collett managing director. Mark Pandaleon.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 1, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the importance of analyzing event failures and how they can lead to future event success. The Top Reasons for Event Failures with Prevention Strategies Event planning is a multifaceted endeavor, encompassing everything from logistical coordination to marketing.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 1, 2018

It might be the last thing on your mind, but if you’re wondering how to plan a music festival, figuring out ways to leave the venue just the way you found it is essential. Sunbelt Rentals provided a great solution when they supported Lollapalooza with equipment in 2017.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 22, 2016

For more insights from Chris Kelly download our latest report, featuring 12 trends shaping our industry in 2017. . The post How to Plan a Meaningful Experience, Not a Meeting appeared first on The Social Tables Blog.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 10, 2016

So where does one draw the line between event needs and event wants ? Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive event budget items as we make strides towards 2017. When it comes to events, planners are designing experiences for our five senses, which are all tied so closely to our memories. The Big Three.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

While we are all still enjoying the summer sun, event planning for fall is just around the corner.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 12, 2016

significantly increase owner and attendee satisfaction and participation at your sessions and events. February 2-3, 2017: RAI Amsterdam , The Netherlands 1½-day workshop, registration now open — €895. Using white space at events. Planning versus improv. Environments that support participation (several sessions).

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2018

To ensure that you raise as much money as possible for your cause, new fundraising technologies can give you a big advantage — especially technologies that allow you raise money outside of the in-person event. of all donations in 2017 happened online (a massive 12.1% 71% of all event tickets are purchased online.).

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 26, 2022

A hospitality and tourism industry veteran with more than 15 years of experience, Li previously worked for NYC & Company from 2017-2020. Previously, Erney was global director of meetings and events for 10 years with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Beki Winchel.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 4, 2018

You should also play with seating to boost engagement — theater-style seating is “so 2017.”. Use slide-sharing apps that bring the presentation to pockets and create custom filters that are event and location specific. Because in 2018, consumers will want to experience the venue as much as the event itself. HOW TO STAY AHEAD.

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