The MICE Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

To promote sustainable travel within the city, free public transport tickets are provided for attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing. Attendees booking hotels through Stuttgart Marketing receive free public transport tickets, with frequent connections between venues, hotels, and the airport.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 10, 2025

Sign up for the monthly Behind the Bookings newsletter here Understanding the Shift in Meeting Dynamics Corporate leaders are placing greater emphasis on regular in-person interactions to bridge the gaps created by remote and hybrid work models. Virtual video tours of facilities and success stories to help planners envision their events.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Let’s be real: networking in a virtual environment can sometimes feel a bit…awkward. As an event organizer, your job is to bridge that gap by designing a virtual networking experience thats seamless, interactive, and truly meaningful for attendees. The more specific they are, the better the connections they’ll make.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

But he’s been to many conferences both as an attendee as well as a keynote speaker that he knows all about engagement and networking at events. Will, Brandt, and Mark will be talking about networking at events and audience engagement tactics that truly go a long way when creating engaging event experiences.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 27, 2025

AER wanted to create a strong network and encourage exchange between members and partners, moving away from competitive thinking toward a community of learning and sharing. Schedule : The two-day program included arrival and departure days plus three evening events for networking and exchange.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Some choose to start their own companies once their network is big enough. . Then, there are also e-books, whitepapers, and event industry blogs or podcasts that keep everybody on top of the most important event trends. . Build A Powerful Network Of Event Profs. Do not just network for your own benefit.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Visit Anaheim has partnered with local nonprofit health-care network Hoag to provide clinical solutions for meeting professionals to minimize Covid-19 risks. The health-care network provides these solutions to many Orange County employers, as well, including Disneyland Resort and John Wayne Airport (SNA).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

At Muir, Autograph Collection , an oceanfront property in Halifax, Canada, planners who are seeking a unique and memorable setting for their event can book meeting spaces with 360-degree water views, or even rent the hotel’s 36-foot private yacht. W Philadelphia , which offers more than 45,000 sq.

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Endless Events

MAY 20, 2022

Do they attend your events for content, networking opportunities, or innovation? Rather than booking an impersonal hotel ballroom, book a non-traditional venue. And last but not least, book it early. As with all types of events, speakers and emcees can cost as little as $500 or as much as $100,000 if you book a celebrity.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

If you read our last piece on why collaborative learning is the future of event-networking , you are already familiar with e180 as the creator of Braindate , an online platform and an in-person experience that helps participants at events meet for topic-driven, knowledge-sharing conversations called braindates.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. Simplify Networking. Use an event platform for in-person networking and simplify the whole affair. See how Endless can make your next event one for the history books.

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Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

“It’s not going to be as simple as using the same app with no extra costs and making sure that everyone can increase the network bandwidth.” For example, the in-person people get to have a party and they get to network with each other, talk to the exhibitors, and see the products in person. ” He continues.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. On-Site Logistics: Coordinate with the venue to ensure its functionalities, such as adequate space for registration, breakout sessions, and networking areas, meet your requirements.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The post 92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business, networking, education and parties bought the community together over 3 days and the industry welcomed the return of the show. I loved seeing the Safari products and Rwanda especially was very interesting.

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Traveler's Q

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Companies just need to book the best business travel destinations, as shown by their $269.3 Business Networking Hotspots Spring Place has become the go-to networking spot where creative professionals and business leaders join forces. Academic institutions host spring networking events throughout the season.

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Endless Events

MARCH 27, 2018

Find out how to get important data about your attendees such as what parts of your event they spent the most time in, who they are networking with and beyond. Friedman (Book). How Google Works, by Eric Schmidt & Jonathan Rosenberg (Book). With digital innovation at events now you can.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2023

Read More : 10 Event Networking Ideas That Work The game was based on the observation that people often have a hard time lowering their ego and admitting when they’re wrong. Gamification of Networking Like many meeting profs, Tennant travels to a wide variety of places and speaks with people from all walks of life.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 23, 2023

The Anaheim Transportation Network (ATN) has been on the forefront of transportation sustainability and continues to implement innovative practices for the clean-air initiative when visitors, locals and commuters are navigating the city. Think Uber, yet quicker, greener, a much tighter network and most importantly free!

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Restaurant Row between Mandalay Bay Convention Center and Mandalay Bay Casino was buzzing with early morning networkers. Take a breather with Well-X : After two more hours of meeting and networking with event profs, you could take a quick break. Networking time. We loved all the orange vests and smiling faces. Maya Jaguar 9 a.m.:

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Endless Events

APRIL 10, 2020

What existing event technologies do you already have for registration and/or networking? Do you already have registration or networking tools? You’re actually competing with the whole Internet, books, their kids, and many other things. This is the best way to allow them to come up with the best-tailored solution for you! .

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Because at the end of the day, that’s what it boils down to for the people who attend your event – networking. The actual mechanics of this again are described in more detail in my books and on conferencesthatwork.com, my website. And again, you can read about exactly how to do it in my books. Conclusions.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Virtual Networking Tools. But what about virtual networking? Then, according to both our calendars, it books the perfect time for us to meet. This type of networking is centered around a topic.” People go to in-person events to network, but they want to enjoy the content at home. It’s that simple.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 15, 2023

At the annual event, West Coast association professionals gather for an expansive tradeshow, business solution appointments, education programs and networking to close out the year with a festive twist. Her book, “Presenting for Humans: Insights for Speakers on Ditching Perfection and Creating Connection,” addresses this in depth.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2019

In fact, de Groot feels so strongly about the importance of making content chosen by attendees the center of the event, he wrote the book, Into the Heart of Meeting Design, Basic Principles of Meeting Design with Mike van der Vijver in 2013. The power of meetings depends on the human dynamics they are capable of unleashing.

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Endless Events

JULY 31, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Virtual Resource: Virtual Event Guide – All-In-One Free Book! New e-book alert! ??. Additional articles and resources: The Future Is Now: Networking For Hybrid Events. Let’s Discuss: So, What Is A Hybrid Event, Really? ?? We created the ultimate Virtual Events Handbook !

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2024

“I read the recommended books, The Events Industry Council Manual  and the  PCMA Manual and reviewed the questions in the book before doing the readings,” she says. Keep in mind that the EIC book is key—EIC guides the test, so if something in the PCMA book is different, stick with the EIC book for the exam.”

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2020

Sharing a meal can be a fantastic way for people to bond and network during an in-person event. Book Clubs Don’t Get Old. A great option to bring attendees together according to their interests is to organize a virtual book club during the happy hour. Hire A Musician/Singer.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2021

With the uncertainty of COVID-19 and its variants, we’ve learned to be very adaptive and creative in how we present our learning and networking opportunities. Today was full of great networking and fun with meeting & event planners for the Customer Advisory Council and @ASAEannual Community Pop-Up Columbus.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 19, 2022

Both a novice planner as well as a seasoned veteran will undoubtedly find some value in this e-book. We continue with trends for in-person events and dedicate a large portion of the e-book to hybrid events in 2022. Nurture your community on your chosen event platform with on-demand content, networking opportunities, and much more.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Doing this will enable you to network with other site owners who can link to your site. Are you looking to increase web traffic, drive conversions, and boost inquiries and bookings to your local tourist spots or establishments? According to Search Engine Land, backlinks are essential for better SEO rankings.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Nearly all of Hamilton’s scheduled industry bookings were called off in 2020. Transitioning the Mission.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

2022 is in the books, folks. You only have to book one venue and deal with one set of dates. A community is an online space where your biggest fans can come together to network, access exclusive content, and score discounts. 2023 is a squeaky, shiny new year that promises brands plenty of opportunities (and a few challenges).

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

In the physical event space, this could look like cafe areas, networking receptions, or themed discussion zones. These features can encompass e-books, white papers, video tutorials, training simulations or study guides. Instead, embrace the new opportunities that hybrid event-hosting provides.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In one fell swoop, allow them to: Register for your event Book their hotel room Identify any special food requirements Purchase other items (VIP tour, networking event, clothing, books) Commit to one or more sponsorships 6. Use organic and paid digital marketing tactics.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 25, 2023

Transformational Retreats Travelers are booking destinations that offer life-altering experiences, not just pretty views. Think Emily in Paris (bookings for France in 2023 are already 20 % higher than pre-pandemic levels.) The difference is, in 2023, most aren’t booking at uber-luxe hotels. And we couldn’t be happier.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Now, Airbnb seeks to up the ante by adding its own Airbnb Experience products into the booking process. These new spaces will give customers the option to book meeting spaces in some of Airbnb’s more unique properties. This year’s iteration of the eBay Open highlighted some new tactics for networking in the B2B sphere.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 23, 2024

In-person networking is seen as the most important factor so first-timers, in particular, want to make sure they know someone.” Local attendees in driving distance, who don’t have to book flights in advance also tend to wait until the last minute to make a decision. Geography also plays a role, according to the data.

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