The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Stuttgart is constantly evolving, offering a unique setting for hosting business events. In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Read More : Today’s Best Practices for Visas and International Travel Business travel has been a key economic driver, thanks in no small part to the power of in-person meetings and events. Onshore activity options, location variety and luxury accommodations are additional draws, as are the sustainability benefits of smaller seacraft.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 3, 2024

4 Benefits of Belonging to Your Industry’s Association 03 January 2024 There are countless great quotes about the importance of relationships, from “No man is an island” to “If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” There are many benefits of joining a professional association, but these four top our list.

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The MICE Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Though these initiatives were designed for a mega event, many can be adapted to suit events of any size and across various industries. The tournament aims to be a multicultural event where minorities feel represented and integrated, with a strong commitment to gender equality and a strict stance against discrimination and racism.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. Ripple Effects of Events Events change behavior long-term, said moderator Devon Mongomery Pasha , setting off a series of stories about exactly how that is happening in the Pacific Northwest.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

It’s time to talk strategy – and virtual event strategy, at that! And our lovely host today, Sarah Christl, is one of the amazing people who hop on calls with people to learn more about their events. She noticed that most people seem to be completely forgetting about the strategy side of virtual events!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success. It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! What Is Event Gamification?

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2022

Thanks to an absolute boom of event technology solutions , event planners can now craft data-based event strategies and measure their event success better than ever before. First, planners define their event goals – what they want to achieve with this event – and break them down into measurable event KPIs.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Every event professional understands that events are a form of marketing – especially in a B2B and B2C world. Like any other marketing effort, events need a comprehensive event marketing strategy to get the best results. There is no one-size-all approach in a world of diverse and versatile events.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events. As discussed in our 2022 Event Trends Guide , hybrid events are not simply in-person and virtual events put together. What Are Asynchronous Hybrid Events?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Your brand went through the time and expense to set up a unique event platform; Whether it’s a web-based platform or an app, you have tons of fun features, tools, and resources in the platform for your attendees. But when it’s time to host your event, attendees aren’t using the platform. Improve Your Event App’s Performance.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Fifty-nine percent of event planners say environmental responsibility impacts their event plans. Here are ten ways to make your next event sustainable without sacrificing the attendee experience. Sustainability benefits the environment, of course, but it should benefit your brand, too! Minimize Shipping.

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Endless Events

MAY 6, 2021

In this past year, the events industry has been through quite a shakeup. New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies! Two Types Of Event Tech Companies.

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Endless Events

MAY 2, 2022

There are many ways to send out event notifications: via email, SMS, private messaging apps, and event platforms. And as we embrace event technology as the base of our events , they’re becoming increasingly more important. But as always, what matters the most is that event planners know their stakeholders well.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. There was always a lot of talk about VR and how it could be harnessed to improve live events. Remote work isn’t a brand new concept – the Endless Events team has been doing it for years! Remote Work.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). However, the impact of DMCs on local economies is both profound and far-reaching.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

Events are one of the most powerful marketing tools because they center around an intentionally designed experience. According to Eventbrite’s research , 77% of millennials say some of their best memories are from an event or live experience they attended. In a sense, all events are experiential. social media wall).

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

After more than a year of helping planners navigate the complex world of virtual events, we learned a thing or two about pain points. Over the course of these challenging months, many event profs came to us with a series of different problems and doubts. We get it – budgeting isn’t fun for anyone! Initial Considerations.

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Endless Events

JUNE 1, 2022

In today’s Whiteboard Wednesday , we tackle the question: What is an event chatbot? They help us manage our schedules, fulfill our requests, and instantly answer questions we might have about the weather, the news, – and events. In this 12-minute video, Brandt Krueger goes over the event chatbot basics.

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The MICE Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Sustainable venues and hotels in Rotterdam set high sustainability standards for the events industry. Sustainability in action: Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre Rotterdam Ahoy Convention Centre , at the heart of Rotterdam’s event infrastructure, combines sustainability with practical benefits for event organizers.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Smart Meetings Why are these discussions and resources about inclusion and accessibility in the meeting and events industry meaningful? Sophia Hyder Hock Fostering dialogue around inclusion and accessibility is meaningful as business events drive professional growth and knowledge-sharing and create significant economic impact.

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Unique World Global Destinations

MARCH 17, 2025

This article will cover the importance of incentive travel in employee motivation and discuss the benefits it brings to corporate teams and why it should be part of your business strategy. Incentive Travel Benefits for Employees and Employers Incentive travel programs have several benefits for both employees and employers.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Designing accessible events topped almost all meetings industry event agendas in 2024, but few planners understand what is required to make everyone feel welcome even as equal access moves from the desired to the required column in their job descriptions. Let’s learn more. It’s ugly and scary. Nobody wants to offend anyone.

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2022

Now and then, the Event Tech Podcast reviews a certain product or service. This week, Brandt and Endless Events’ Kyle Kocinski do a case study on Remo , one of the top 22 event platforms to use in 2022. Remo is a map-based virtual event platform that has been building events and meetings since 2018.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. Event planning is an umbrella term.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 31, 2025

Northwest Event Show highlighted the benefits in a panel discussion that set the stage for the two-day meeting ideafest. Ripple Effects of Events Events change behavior long-term, said moderator Devon Montgomery Pasha , setting off a series of stories about exactly how that is happening in the Pacific Northwest.

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Endless Events

APRIL 23, 2021

Event planners are often too busy with the actual event to even worry about what will happen next. Be it virtual, hybrid, or live, event planning is exhausting. But coming up with a post-event strategy is something we highly encourage you to do. Should all of this go to waste once the event is over?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Creative ideas for corporate wellness events Wellness has become a buzzword, particularly in corporate and event spaces. But designing events to support our attendees’ mental and physical being is much more than a trendy concept—it’s a transformative approach to how we live, work and connect.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Planning an event takes a lot of time, but you know that the financial side of it can get expensive fast. Event sponsors. . Sponsors get the limelight at your event in exchange for cutting you a check. Sponsors get the limelight at your event in exchange for cutting you a check. Define Event Goals.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

It provides us with the opportunity to not only protect the environment, but to ensure that we are contributing and promoting the well-being of people long beyond our event. This fits so well with our—the impression that we leave on our attendees at events today will keep them coming back in the future.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 10, 2021

Event platforms took the events industry by the storm. He says: down with third-party event platforms! He says: down with third-party event platforms! Saroosh Gull is the CEO of Eventcombo and he is on a mission to disrupt the entire $1 trillion event industry. Third-Party Event Platforms Rule The Industry.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Occasionally, hospitality professionals and meeting planners get the chance to produce an outdoor event and let the fresh air and sun wash over them while standing in the cool shade of a tree. Crafting a positive mental health environment for meetings attendees is essential to the foundation of a successful event.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2023

How to choose between in-person, virtual and hybrid for your next event When Covid-19 lockdowns pushed the world into all-digital interactions, they presented event organizers with a gift: the opportunity to test digital-only event strategies. Digital event fatigue set in. Read More: The Future is Hybrid-ish.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Considering Saudi Arabia for a future event? We’ve heard from our customers that the ability to board with their assigned group is important to them because it’s a benefit associated with their AAdvantage status or fare purchase,” said Julie Rath, American’s senior vice president of airport operations, reservations and service recovery.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

If events fell to the wayside over the past few years, now’s the time for you to get back on the horse. Whether online or in-person, events are a great way to drive brand awareness, generate leads, and connect with customers. 60% of business leaders and 80% of marketers believe that events are critical for success.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In search of comfortable-yet-affordable accommodations for your next meeting or event? This expansion strengthens Marriotts presence in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region, opening up new possibilities for meeting and event planners seeking high-quality yet budget-friendly accommodations. just became easier.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

Event sponsors are often crucial contributors to event budgets and therefore highly affect the overall attendee experience and the overall success of the event. However, event planners still struggle to secure long-lasting relationships with event sponsors. Event sponsors are not just a source of financial aid.

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