Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

One of the first big conventions to return anywhere in the world after the Covid pause was Informa Market’s World of Concrete show in June 2021 at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center. The convention center helped with protocol-friendly, individually packed and served food preparation. The show took over 632,000 sq.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . Starting from 2021, all major events will be looked at closely with a potential disaster scenario. Contingency Planning .

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

Drag Taste’s ‘Sangria and Secrets’ is considered the world’s number one online experience. We created the “Sangria and Secrets with Drag Taste’” experience, for corporate and public, which today is the number one online interactive experience globally. And now, we have created six online experiences.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2021

“We’ve created online summits long before people were doing online events”, says Phil. So yeah everything we’re doing in 2021 is going to somehow be online. But I think preparatory content, like supplemental content, maybe short little videos that tease people, prepare people”, adds Phil.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2022

The number of people killed in mass shootings has risen from 272 in 2014 to 692 in 2021. Herrera recommends using every available resource—he brings in local, state and federal officials to close any gaps in training and utilizes FEMA’s free online security training. The burden is on planners to make attendees feel safe and secure.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 1, 2022

The repositioning of Encore as more than just an AV equipment supplier is being championed by a new senior team working with President and CEO (and 2021 Smart Meetings Catalyst Winner ) Ben Erwin. Recruitment includes appealing to Twitch users who are experts in gamification and online behavior.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The most authoritative list of 2021 virtual events and conferences on the internet. Planners have already made their intentions clear, with 93% of event marketers already planning to incorporate virtual events into their strategy in 2021 and beyond. Note: As 2021 goes on, we plan on updating this post regularly. IMPACT 2021.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

Read More : New and Renovated: Austin Exploration and Sunny Shores Cvent Top Meeting Hotels | North America Many hoteliers leveraged the downtime in 2020 and 2021 to invest in upgrades and renovations to prepare their properties for the post-pandemic travel boom. For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

I had never actually done what would now be considered a virtual event or an online event. However, we had all this content prepared for the conference we had intended to have in person. We looked at what that would look like in an online environment.” And Will, what you said yesterday at Untethered, it’s 2021!

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Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

Your options are fully in-person (but be prepared to cancel it or push it out), a hybrid event, or a fully digital event.” “We’ll see them both at in-person and online events,” says Brandt. What started in the events industry of 2021 is going to continue this year. .” Brandt lays down the facts.

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Achieve Incentives

MARCH 22, 2021

How has the country prepared its hospitality leaders to safely welcome tourists? This may be a questionnaire filled out online or through a downloaded phone app. The Dominican Republic became an event planner’s ideal host country when they announced their tourist health insurance program (currently in place through April 30, 2021).

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. The platform also features a WYSIWYG editor for preparing participant badges, certificates, and personalized QR codes to implement lead retrieval and attendance tracking. . Socio was acquired by Cisco Webex in 2021.

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Endless Events

APRIL 2, 2020

This is why the Brew Crew prepared this episode. “What’s 2021 going to be like and how can I make those events better knowing the new environment that we’re going to be in? Taking an online course, or just improving your skills. Many are choosing to turn to virtual events as a way to keep things moving.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

— Stella Artois (@StellaArtois) March 30, 2021. That way, they can prepare their content accordingly. And what better place to create an emotional setting for your event than your online community ? RT with #StellaMutual #Sweepstakes for a chance to win exclusive account holder benefits.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2020

We don’t know what the future holds, but through experimenting and the direction of Rotterdam futurist and bestselling author Yuri van Geest, we can educate and prepare ourselves, our businesses and organisations for the new normal. These are about small, intimate events online and offline that enable discussion of these areas.’.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

One of the great things about throwing a virtual birthday party is that it’s pretty easy to put together and doesn’t require the level of planning and preparation of an in-person event. You can send a simple group email or use a free online invitation creator to get a bit more involved. Do some pre-planning planning. Pick a theme.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 7, 2021

It offered both online and offline audiences a theoretical and practical glimpse into the world of mixed reality using VR technology. Connecting online and offline audiences during the #RotterdamExperiment. One of the innovative features of this experiment for me was how the organisers connected the online and onsite audience.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

If you are trying to figure out where to start as a first-time homebuyer buying a home in 2021, you should know that the entire process is not quick, especially in the midst of a pandemic, but when all is said and done, there are few things more exhilarating than buying a house. . What to Expect for the Housing Market in 2021.

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Redfin

MARCH 3, 2021

Preparing to sell your home is a big task. To ensure your house stands out and attracts as many buyers as possible, you’ll need to consider what homebuyers are looking for in 2021. . To ensure your house stands out and attracts as many buyers as possible, you’ll need to consider what homebuyers are looking for in 2021. .

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Sojern

JUNE 23, 2021

In February, we did a look back at 2020 and a look forward at 2021 data , using a combination of Sojern and PlaceIQ data to understand COVID-19 recovery and the bigger picture of the traveler through layering these insights together. January 6, 2019 – June 12, 2021 . January 5, 2021 – June 12, 2021 .

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 24, 2020

Some meetings are moving to virtual while others are supporting online learning versus in-person education, using Zoom and Microsoft Teams. So far, meetings moving online have averaged between 20 and 40 people. But at the same time, some incentive programs have been rescheduled into early 2021 so that will help our industry globally.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! Prepare to be flexible during your trip as restrictions and policies may change during your travel period. The post 2021: Moving Forward and Meeting Safely first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2023

From November 14-17, industry leaders, tech innovators and travel enthusiasts will converge online for a unique, transformative experience. ” According to a report by Statista, the global online travel market reached $433.2 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $690.71 billion in 2021 and is expected to reach $690.71

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

Budgeting for events in a rapidly changing landscape, whether for a digital or in-person event or a hybrid of the two, “might seem like it’s ‘Mission Impossible,’” said Todd Schwartz, CMP, during his PCMA EduCon 2021 session, “Setting and Scaling Budget in an Uncertain Landscape.” Curt Wagner is digital editor at Convene.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 12, 2022

Although in Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, only 30.6% As we prepare for the next wave of in-person events, it’s important to note that although 96% of event marketers don’t believe that virtual events will ever replace in-person experiences, they believe this event format still has merit. Bizzabo , 2020).

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

Nine out of 10 (91 percent) held a virtual event between March 2020 and June 2021, yet only slightly more than half (54 percent) said they were successful in meeting their organizations’ objectives. They work in a range of industries — industrial, education, consumer goods, and health care, among them. Future Readiness.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 25, 2021

There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID variants and in response, event organizers are creating event contingency plans to prepare for the future. Having an event contingency plan is an essential part of being an event organizer but it’s especially key in 2021 and beyond. Hybrid seems to be the newest buzzword of 2021.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2023

There are so many things that make San Francisco a one-of-a-kind location for events, and one of our most unique offerings is our Welcome Ambassador Program, which launched in 2021. The program’s ambassadors are friendly faces tasked with helping visitors with everything from directions and public transportation to translation requests.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% We’ve come a long way from Q4 2021 when a mere 16.8% In Q4 2021, 75% of events on Bizzabo’s platform were virtual, in Q2 2022 30.6%

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Gavel International

JUNE 8, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes 2021 is perhaps the most exciting time in social media history since its golden age in the early 2000s. Simple elements such as the reputation your organization has online, how you handle trolls/bullying and other questionable conduct among comments, and the timeline for online service issues all play a role.

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ITA Group

JULY 20, 2021

An array of private properties, unique campsites and online apps are redefining “roughing it” with glamping experiences. Help your top performers prepare for fun in the great outdoors with these glamping gifts: Fireside Necessities. Tue, 07/20/2021 - 07:50. Some on-site considerations include: Thoughtful & Creative Amenities.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 9, 2021

Howard Yu will keynote PCMA’s inaugural Convening EMEA at Lausanne’s SwissTech Convention Centre 17-19, October 2021. What are the ways that event organizers can be more prepared? By the end of 2021, we’d return to normal or we would never return to normal. And there are some who kind of lag behind as a result.”

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Cort

MAY 3, 2021

By now, it’s no secret that events in 2021 look different than they ever did before. Be Prepared for Contingencies. If you’re prepared, you won’t stress out, and you’ll be a hero. Give us a call or visit CORT Events online so we can help you plan your next event. There’s nothing worse than being caught flat-footed.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 11, 2021

Asked about the challenges in creating Momentum, Christel shared, ‘When bringing the hackathon online, everyone’s success depends on their ability to connect and collaborate with other people. However, collaboration remotely or online is highly fragmented. And we really wanted to bring that online.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 4, 2020

February 25, 2020 Today, the City of San Francisco declared a State of Emergency to begin preparations around any future coronavirus outbreaks. If you are sick, or have been sick, just let us know and we will credit you for a pass for 2021 Annual instead. Please do not come this year if you are sick, have been sick, or are warm.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

Bill Grusich, CMP, FASAE, Senior Vice President, Sales, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI), 2020-2021 PCMA Visionary Award supplier honoree. During the pandemic, consumers have become at ease with online services touching many components of our lives, including digital content provision. Ben Goedegebuure. David Audrain.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

Project managing their organization’s first-ever virtual conference was a significant accomplishment in itself for this planner, but the end result was even more meaningful: The online event helped 7,000 acute and critical care nurse attendees “who are severely burned out and many are on the verge of leaving this industry.”

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