Endless Events

APRIL 14, 2022

While the strictly in-person Oscars 2021 felt too exclusive, the Oscars 2022 served us some truly out-of-place drama. Oscars 2022: Stage Design & Production Value. First, the Brew Crew talks about the overall look of the Oscars 2022. The Slap At Oscars 2022: How Could It Happen? No one has access up on that stage.

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DECEMBER 9, 2022

But even in the hybrid setting, organizers need to be mindful of how they are engaging their attendees. One hill for event planners to climb during the pandemic was trying to engage online attendees in a way that avoided the FOMO (fear of missing out) of being a digital participant. This is what you need to know. What makes it special?

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DECEMBER 21, 2022

Whether physical or cyber, events without ample security not only makes events less safe, they also make the possibility of creating personal and professional connections much less likely, as attendees spend more time worrying about their physical safety or their sensitive information being breached. 10 Safest Places to Travel in 2022.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2022

Will kicks off today’s topic by taking us back to Google’s 2022 IO conference. AR for events can also significantly change how presenters and event planners communicate with attendees. . This kind of integration gives each attendee a uniquely customized experience. “I AR Can Enhance Instant Translation. asks Will. “AR

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022! A list of best event platforms to use in 2022 ! Attendees are free to explore on their own or follow a leader. So many questions, so few answers.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

And after a long few years, a massive return to in-person events in 2022, and a looming recession, the IMEX America 2022 event has been long awaited. . We covered the IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event back in July. Data can help you better understand your attendees. We hope you enjoyed our recap of IMEX America 2022!

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 30, 2022

See some highlights below on the highs (and lows) of the travel scene in 2022. Our October cover story was a deep dive into the issues that plagued meeting planners and their traveling attendees this summer: delays, cancellations and other issues that made even quick flights a challenge. Fasten Your Seat Belts. Flight Plan.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 14, 2022

IMEX 2022 concluded its 11 th American run Thursday following a thunderous return with over 12,000 people in attendance at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, a 45% increase over last year’s event due to pandemic travel restrictions. — JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) October 13, 2022. meetsmart pic.twitter.com/xY7qsyppLz.

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Endless Events

MAY 12, 2022

As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. She notes that, indeed, some events look a lot like 2019 in 2022. After all, aren’t we supposed to give attendees what they want? ” Planning Events In 2022: Event Planners Lack Resources.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 18, 2023

IMEX America Moves Toward a Sustainable Events Future IMEX America 2022 was the greenest one yet. Counting the Sustainable Event Measures IMEX America 2022 , which took place Oct. 10-13 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas drew 12,068 attendees from 180 countries. As a group, participants walked more than 4.2

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Smart Meetings wrote a bit about how meeting planners can ensure their health and wellness is in top-tier shape, so they can pass on the good vibes to their attendees. And at the beginning of 2022, Covid was still at the top of many people’s minds, and meeting planners took on a new role they hadn’t anticipated: policing Covid safety.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 14, 2022

This was the start of the cross-company collaboration that would bring nSight 2022 to fruition. Earlier in 2022, TSEC assisted in the late stages of planning nCino’s private leadership conference in Bloomington, North Carolina. Initially projected to be half the size, nSight 2022 drew in 1,400 registered attendees.

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DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. Here are some of the biggest events to come in 2022. 2022 Annual Convention. A seeming ages away, Smart Meetings has another three-day event for the month of November 2022 in the works. Flashpoint: Sparking Haute Ideas. for this July.

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JUNE 14, 2022

Growth in the Ground and the Convention Attendee. A community garden volunteer event serves as the perfect opener for IPW 2022. In addition to presenting American tourism to international planners, a series of panels, summits and workshops offer attendees many opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

When most attendees make travel plans, they consider things like hotel amenities, nearby restaurants and fun attractions. Attendees can also explore the Indianapolis Museum of Art that lives in the same building. Read More: 2022 Cheapest Airfare in the United States . What’s Next?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Each year, MeetingPlay and Aventri powered a combined total of more than 50,000 events for more than 10,000 companies and 7 million attendees. Capabilities include: Event Marketing Website and Registration to create a seamless attendee journey from beginning to end. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

As meeting planners, you have the opportunity to not only educate and entertain, but to create a moment of experience that becomes part of attendees’ very selves. JT Long (@SmartMtgsJT) June 17, 2022. The post Smart Meetings Armed Attendees with Revolutionary Strategies to Pursue Happiness appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 28, 2022

Event trends 2022 are here and let us tell you, it’s an exciting year for event planners who dare to dream big. Those who’ve read our guide to event trends in 2022 already know how which hybrid event models hold the most promise and the role of event technology moving forward. The biggest asset are attendees themselves.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

A new transit extension just made your attendees arrival process smoother. In under 30 minutes, attendees can go from their flight to the heart of Ottawa. I first discovered Aethos as a guest at their Milan hotel in 2022, she shared. Getting lost in the sea of travel booking platforms? Have an upcoming meeting in Ottawa?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 7, 2022

To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the world’s largest retailer, Walmart and Sam’s Club associates met in Fayetteville, Arkansas, for the 2022 Associates Week, June 1-3. The post How Walmart and Sam’s Club ‘Connected Together’ at 2022 Associates Week appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Last week, the Endless Events team published the list of the 22 best event platforms to use in 2022. Top Event Platforms 2022: It’s All About The Features! First, Kyle explains why the Endless implementation team decided to put out the list of top event platforms to use in 2022. How did they rank them?

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. Check out what 14 of the most popular hospitality conferences of 2022 have in store: 1. Cvent CONNECT. HFTP Club Summit.

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MAY 31, 2022

For sure, there are a significant percentage of meeting attendees that can’t wait to participate in person; but organizers and planners found out during the first several months of 2022 that a sizable audience of previous attendees were more than happy to participate virtually. Pick the low-hanging fruit. Ensure cybersecurity.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

While English is still the language of choice for many events in the United States, having the ability to express ideas in your audiences’ native language is a valuable way to connect with attendees who would otherwise entirely miss out on the experience if they didn’t speak the presenter’s language. . What this trend means for event venues.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

2022 is in the books, folks. The issue is that event attendees expect eco-friendly events — and event planners still struggle to do them right. After nearly three years of disappointment and frustration, shouldn’t you keep your promises to attendees? You can still offer meat and dairy to attendees if they request it.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris La Fata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris La Fata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The conference formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show hosted by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) attracted 180,000 attendees as recently as 2019, and maxed out in 2015 with 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional and industry attendees. See also : Meeting Safety Trends in 2022. Safe Travels.

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DECEMBER 23, 2022

Smart Meetings has collected a list of advocacy stories from 2022 and we are all excited to see even more in the new year. Smart Meetings sat down for a chat with Megan Henshall, a 2022 Smart Women in Meetings Visionary Award Winner, to discuss neurodiversity in the events industry and what professionals can do to accommodate the issue.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris La Fata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Read More: Public Art is Unifying, Function and Important How You Can Work Refract into Your Seattle Meetings Kris La Fata, Visit Seattle One of the great conundrums of planners in recent years: how do you get attendees engaged in new and exciting ways? Visit Seattle can also curate it to your attendee demographic.

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Endless Events

JUNE 13, 2022

In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better. The Van Buren PHX.

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AUGUST 25, 2022

Read More: Meetings and Conventions Are Back in 2022-Here Are 4 Ways They’re Changing. They recently hosted Gen Con, the largest tabletop gaming convention in North America, with 52,000 attendees and an economic impact of $57 million in local revenue. Jacksonville, Florida convention attendance is up 45% over the first half of 2022.

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MAY 10, 2022

According to SchengenVisaInfo.com , which focuses on the EU passport-free zone which cover most of the European countries, international passenger numbers are expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels in 2023; in 2022, it’s expected to recover 88%, as compared to 2019. In 2022, D.C. million dollars to the region.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

How do we make attendees a little bit more engaged? “Different organizations have different demographics in their attendee base,” agrees Keaton. The number one resource that you need to have on hand is the statistics regarding the demographics of your attendee base. It’s a bit easier to engage younger folks.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2021

In-person and online attendees accessing through the Intrado platform learned from author, activist and comedian Baratunde Thurston, “How to Deconstruct Racism, One Headline at a Time.” The Fellows class of 2021, new CAE credentials, the DELP class of 2020-2022 were recognized. Checkout their recording.

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