Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Last week I immensely enjoyed participating in a two-hour Zoom brain trust on moderating online panels. 10 mins: Kristin shares some recent learnings from virtual events, and a quick overview of what’s in her book. What are 1-2 of your online moderating pro tips? Get to know the functionality of platforms.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Take Networking Online. Taking advantage of digital platforms and taking networking online can allow people to still communicate and discover opportunities safely and securely. Those who are happy to network traditionally can, and for those wanting to take a more cautious approach, online networking provides a safer alternative.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 2, 2022

Named one of the best inventions of 2021 by Time Magazine, KUDO is a real-time interpretation software company and virtual platform focused on providing language support for multilingual meetings. The software creates a platform from which real-time multilingual speakers interpret what’s being said at the event, for attendees.

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Conferences that Work

MARCH 21, 2022

I decided to facilitate an online workshop in Gatherly that took full advantage of the platform. I like the Gatherly platform and have reviewed it a couple of times ( 1 , 2 ). Gatherly’s best feature, in my opinion, is its user interface for online social interaction. Designing an online workshop in Gatherly.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 3, 2020

How can we create great online breakout sessions? Whether a breakout session is in-person or online, the way for a leader or presenter to make it great is to: quickly uncover audience interests at the start of the session; and. For Sessions technique described in Chapter 26 of my book Event Crowdsourcing. Try it and see!

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

2022 is in the books, folks. With hybrid events, attendees can choose between attending in-person or online. You just need to hook up sound and audio to your event technology platform and share your content virtually. You only have to book one venue and deal with one set of dates. So, what can we expect in the new year?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Hybrid events—whether they are conferences, expos or training courses—are meetings that can be accessed in person at a physical location, or remotely via an online platform. These features can encompass e-books, white papers, video tutorials, training simulations or study guides. Don’t try to replicate in-person events.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

And now, we’re seeing this again with event platforms , only it’s over the span of 18 months.” ” In fact, Will and Brandt cover the M&As of event tech platforms in the most recent Event Tech Podcast episode. So let’s talk about all these platforms that exist! ” Event Platforms 101.

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Endless Events

MARCH 29, 2021

You bring that in and you let the people who are online use that as well. Having that voice in the room that is specific to the online audience, but you’re not adding double the tech staff.” ” Will says it’s important both audiences share the same platform so they can interact with each other.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

The cost savings are just too compelling, and online events are less disruptive. And with the right technology , the networking and interaction in online events can mimic the natural mixing and mingling of in-person gatherings.”. Now, in late August, Live events booking are surging again. So what is the only wrong choice?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

“It’s so easy to criticize, especially online,” agrees Brandt. That’s been around for a long time, but it started to get worse online. It’s so easy to slide down those routes in online communications because there’s that extra disconnect.” The action is the deficit right now.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Take Networking Online. Taking advantage of digital platforms and taking networking online can allow people to still communicate and discover opportunities safely and securely. Those who are happy to network traditionally can, and for those wanting to take a more cautious approach, online networking provides a safer alternative.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 13, 2021

To learn in detail about the use and implementation of fishbowls and fishbowl sandwiches , see Chapters 29 and 30 of my book Event Crowdsourcing.) So when I heard about a free tool for online fishbowls — Stooa — I thought I’d take a look. Stooa is not the only tool for running online fishbowls. How to start with Stooa.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Thanks to the increase in digital booking platforms and hotel apps, many business and leisure guests prefer to check in online rather than with a receptionist. Sure signs of a well-maintained online infrastructure are consistent updates and attentive customer support. Technology Creates New Staff Roles.

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Skift Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Skift Take: In today’s pressure-cooker environment, planners want the same immediacy and variety as in their online grocery shopping. GroupSync’s instant booking gives them the faster, smarter decision-making capabilities they crave. Groups360 Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Travel Daily News

JANUARY 12, 2023

Reviews from verified users of MeetingPackage highlight features like the ability to sell meetings and events online, excellent customer experience, and an increase in revenue through high conversion.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

If you want to look like a star within a budget, several online rental companies can offer affordable designer clothing. If you miss it, you can see the same items, and more, online. Perfect365 is Kim Kardashian, the selfie queen’s beauty platform-to-go. Dress for Less. Would you like to impress with the accessories?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 10, 2023

Booking Insights Destinations International presented its 2023 Showcase and also made an announcement that it would be forming a “strategic alliance” with Groups360 , the technology company that offers online booking strategies for meeting planners and connects group travel organizations and hoteliers.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. The New Marketplace Philosophy for Meeting Bookings.

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Meeting Package

JANUARY 10, 2024

MeetingPackage, a global leader in Meetings & Events online booking technology for hotels and venues, is thrilled to announce its recent victory in the Hotel Tech Awards for the fourth year in a row

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

There was a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods — plus, public concern for the environment has grown by 16% since 2017. automate sending items to attendees directly via a link, event platform, or QR code. . Sustainability is a hot-button issue for consumers around the globe. Tools like Postal.ai What’s not to love?

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The 5,100-property hospitality company joins IHG, Omni, and Hilton in using the GroupSync Engage platform on its brands’ websites, allowing planners to view and book event space and guest rooms on the spot. In most cases, the no-RFP-needed platform “is probably going to be for events needing 50 or fewer guest rooms.”.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 22, 2024

The post FCM Meetings & Events launches global venue finder platform appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The new FCM Venue Finder, powered by Hubli, includes over 200,000 spaces around the world with fast and easy online booking, as well as sustainability solutions with contracting and cost controls.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Many guests say, ‘I booked an airport hotel, but the rooms are so nice and modern, we don’t even feel like we’re at the airport.’ ‘The The Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel embraces themes inspired by Frankfurt’s renowned book fair. ” ‘One of the feedbacks we often receive is that we don’t feel like a typical airport hotel.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

However, when on vacation, people tend to forget about their online security.”. When waiting around in an airport, the temptation is strong to book last-minute activities, additional hotel stays or different flights, but the security around public networks isn’t strong enough to protect any sensitive information you enter.

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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.”

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

In 2000, I decided to found a company, something that will change the industry, and I established the first marketplace to organise events online. How can we integrate the new digital platforms? Digital transformation is now a reality, so how can we use the online platforms and integrate humanity into that process?

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Endless Events

MAY 18, 2020

Hi , {{Personalize your intro with something you saw about them or their platform online.}}. Then, use a tool like Calendly to make scheduling and booking easy and simple for both parties. Research the individual online for 15-30 minutes before each call to refresh your knowledge of their background and experience.

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AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This also means that online travel platforms have an opportunity to affect the final decision if their proposition is very attractive. Working with numerous travel booking projects and driving them to success, we’ve determined the main metrics an OTA should use to stay competitive and make data-driven decisions. Look-to-Book.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Hubli, an online-booking system for simple meetings, now has a tool that venues can use to display available meeting space in real time. The API covers both instant book and RFPs so they can decide to connect both or start with RFP only.”

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Will wishes he had thought more about how the industry should approach communities and platforms. I wish I had been thinking about, how do we keep people all on the same platform?” There were so many new options that no one wanted to commit to a single platform and build upon it.”. “At Perfect is the enemy of good,” adds Brandt.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Your next breakout may be in a castle or just around the corner thanks to emerging space sharing platforms that make everything from cabins in the woods to New York City high-rise space available to groups online. All-inclusive packages make the booking website a one-stop shop. Boston and Chicago.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 7, 2018

Today our iconic guest Daniil Shcherbakov of Radario Marketing Platform will be discussing everything you must know about measuring event key performance indicators. Follow our iconic guests on Twitter: Daniil Shcherbakov of Radario Marketing Platform ( @radario_cc ). Microsoft Surface Book 2. Why do I need to do this?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2022

Editor’s note : This guest article is excerpted from the book, Event Success: Maximizing the Business Impact of In-Person, Virtual, and Hybrid Experiences by Alon Alroy, Eran Ben-Shushan and Boaz Katz, which will be published by Wiley March 29. Event planners will refer to event venues not as ‘online’ or ‘in-person’ but as hybrid.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 11, 2020

Now the covid-19 pandemic has forced meetings online. Unfortunately, most online events are still using a traditional webinar/broadcast-style approach: presenters speaking for long periods, interspersed with chat-mediated Q&A. Zoom has rapidly become the dominant platform for online meetings. Conclusion.

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Hotel Engine

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Booking accommodation for a large group? In this article, we’ll provide 8 tips to help you book the perfect stay for your team. If you missed the first post in this two-parter, read Large Group Booking Part 1: By Group Type to discover the differences between booking for a group getaway and a group trip for schools or businesses.

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