Endless Events

MARCH 31, 2021

Or maybe you just can’t wait to start planning for your first hybrid event of 2021 and beyond. In this new age of events, planners and vendors alike will have to push for innovation whilst expertly marrying the best aspects of virtual and live. And can safe food preparation be ensured? Okay, that sounded a tad scary.

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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.

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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. Grip makes it very easy to show interest in other attendees and participating vendors. It provides an immense array of virtual lobby templates to implement as the home page, vendor booth, VIP lounge, or theater.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

I think we will be finding out a lot more about what direction our industry is going in and gain clarity on what to prepare for going into 2021. And don’t even get us started on comparing vendors! There are so many things up in the air right now politically, socially, and economically. This is a big month.

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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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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Year in Review: Top 10 Channel Marketing Blog Posts of 2021. Smart vendors are moving away from rewarding partner reps solely for finish line results. Looking for more insights to prepare for the year ahead? Thu, 12/30/2021 - 08:54. What a year it’s been. Focus Incentives on Rewarding Channel Behavior, Not Sales.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

Pre-Covid, Dreamforce attracted more than 170,000 people and included a major headliner concert, but it was a smaller, hybrid affair in 2021). The 2022 calendar includes a renewed emphasis on lightening the company’s environmental footprint and was greeted enthusiastically by vendors and customers.

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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. Check with your venue and vendors to see if you are contractually covered.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

More than 700 companies exhibited at HIMSS’ 2021 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, just more than half the number they typically see at their annual conference. Check in with vendors and suppliers — but keep your expectations realistic. Expect — and prepare for — attendees who aren’t following along.

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Social Tables

JUNE 29, 2023

From online community awareness campaigns to out-of-the-box nonprofit event planning ideas, thoughtful preparation can help increase the success of fundraising activities. Operations Manager: An event operations manager oversees vendor communication. They research services, collect event quotes, and execute event contracts.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

Pre-Covid, Dreamforce attracted more than 170,000 people and included a major headliner concert, but it was a smaller, hybrid affair in 2021). The 2022 calendar includes a renewed emphasis on lightening the company’s environmental footprint and was greeted enthusiastically by vendors and customers.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 16, 2021

In turn, program updates also help vendors and brands create an improved customer experience. To help channel leaders prepare, ITA Group experts have identified five key trends for you to prioritize in 2022. Be Prepared for Disruption in Any Form. Thu, 12/16/2021 - 10:54. Ease Experience Using Segmentation.

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Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you are still feeling the pain of trying to move or rebook your events from 2020 and 2021 to 2022 and 2023, just wait until we get to 2024. Although we are starting to see a slow rebound in staff levels, be prepared that it can and will affect your event in 2024. Vendors were hit hard in 2019 and 2020. High Demand.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 19, 2023

Our show went virtual in 2021 and we were able to successfully provide educational content to our attendees using livestreaming. I found that I can look at meeting specifications and floor plans from multiple perspectives to benefit not only my association but the venue and our vendor partners.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 29, 2021

On-site safeguards at the Austin Convention Center for the ASSP’s Safety 2021 Professional Development Conference and Exposition included mandatory face coverings, among other protocol. Even though Safety 2021 was our 60th annual conference, it was ASSP’s first conference and expo in Austin,” Bauerschmidt said. 13-15 event.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

JULY 23, 2021

Sometimes we think doing this job for years should prepare us for the exam, but that’s not necessarily the case. I have met so many lifelong friends in coworkers, clients, and vendors. We are currently planning our own wedding and will tie the knot on September 25, 2021, at Green Valley Ranch! Definitely study!

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ITA Group

AUGUST 12, 2021

Research conducted by Forrester and commissioned by ITA Group showed the most challenging aspect of vendor programs is the amount of effort it takes to participate, qualify or advance, and the sheer number of competing promotions. Vendors should focus on simplifying the entire program experience. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 13:13.

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ITA Group

MARCH 11, 2021

The last one to note is that end customer positive impact is the trickledown effect: The more prepared and armed the partner is to sell your products and services the better. Max: It seems like there was a mentality in the past when vendors figured the opportunity to sell their product was enough of a partner experience.

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Innovatx

JUNE 10, 2020

This is challenging because most of us will not have accurate attendee numbers from 2020 and some companies will not have that information available for 2021. Go from there and then find the maximum number spaces can hold, which will help you find the best location and be prepared for that range moving forward.

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Redfin

JUNE 21, 2024

To prepare for a night out or to update your wardrobe, we have the best shopping destinations for you. From ice sculpture competitions to carriage rides and local vendor markets, Noel Nights truly captures the essence of Detroit, albeit with a chilly twist—so bundle up!” Book vendors from Toronto to San Diego.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 7, 2023

In one day, I can collaborate with our marketing team on branding and signage plans, and then brainstorm with our industry relations team on sponsorship strategy and finish the day discussing with our vendor partners how to move seven tons of sand into McCormick Place.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 19, 2021

For those who want to better understand the role of IATA in the travel industry, we’ ve prepared an educational video. However, strict data privacy regulations hinder airlines from sharing information with research centers, start-ups, and IT vendors to create data-driven apps and extract valuable business insights.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

While the hybrid event as a concept isn’t something brand new, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021 has significantly increased the adoption of hybrid events all over the world. The earlier you begin planning and preparing the hybrid event, the better. Start early. What’s worse?

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ITA Group

JULY 15, 2021

These analytics help track progress toward goals, prepare for future growth, adjust sales compensation, award incentives and bonuses, and identify any strategic issues. The partner experience is quickly becoming a differentiation point for channel programs and can have a heavy impact on being the vendor of choice. Ellen Linkenhoker.

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Eventtia

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s no secret that hybrid event has made it big throughout 2021, and is here to stay in 2022 and forward. Prepare for redundancies. The earlier you have a budget estimation, the more time you’ll have to negotiate with different vendors and secure the best options for your event. Always have your plan Bs and plan Cs. And others.

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Eventtia

MAY 11, 2022

Event planning as an industry has dramatically evolved at an accelerated pace, especially due to the global COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021. No event will go 100% according to plan, and that’s okay as long as you’re prepared. In planning and hosting an event, we should always expect the unexpected.

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Gavel International

JUNE 21, 2022

million people quit their jobs between October 2021 and January 2022. (1) Listen carefully to their goals and ambitions so that you’re prepared to fill those needs in the future. Reading Time: 5 minutes According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 16.8 Clarify candidates before hiring.

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 18, 2022

The pilot phase (2021-2023) and the first phase (2024-2026) – airlines voluntarily offset their emissions above the baseline. In October 2021, the resolution on going net zero by 2050 was approved and a base case scenario with five-year milestones was developed. But, be prepared that not all of your customers will like it.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 17, 2022

In Q4 2021, a mere 17% of events were in-person. If you’re lucky enough to have a vendor partner with a travel team that you can call or text, make that your first move as you walk briskly to the airline agent’s desk. If, however, you’re in charge of all the details, be prepared to multitask.

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Eventtia

MAY 9, 2022

Throughout 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing policies have forced many enterprises and event organizers to replace the canceled in-person events with virtual events, which caused a major increase in popularity for virtual events all over the world. Platform for Output.

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Gavel International

AUGUST 16, 2022

job candidates, employees, and vendor partners) and the high value of these essential stakeholders. Be prepared to pay more for in-demand jobs such as sales professionals. 10th Annual Workplace Benefits Study, Guardian, 2021, Inflection Point: How COVID-19 is reshaping the employee benefits paradigm.

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AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Airlines overwhelmingly encourage customers to check-in online – it makes lines shorter and helps airlines prepare better. It allows passengers to come prepared to the flight and drop their bag without going through the kiosk screens. The awards should happen in late 2020 or early 2021. Smart tag technology.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Leisure and hospitality lost one million workers in November 2021, but 1.2 Bring in a professional agency to support you where you need it the most, such as researching the venue, negotiating with your vendors, tapping an existing vendor network, or augmenting onsite support. 4) Create Training Programs.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 15, 2024

They’re paid equitably, and they’re paid with living wages, like a really great rate, and usually the people preparing those things aren’t in gratuity-based positions, so they need that. One is a lot of convention centers have union team members. That impacts it. I think one of the highest honors.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

So, be prepared and use some tips when working on your design: allow more room on the buttons, remember about white space, make your table columns a bit wider, be careful with using abbreviations or short forms (they might need to be written out in other languages), and. As you can see, English text is often shorter than the translated one.

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Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

But some areas and individuals aren’t quite prepared to return to a large-scale, fully in-person conference. Hear some of the most influential voices around the world share their stories about leadership, while also making connections that will carry you through 2021 and beyond.

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