Solimar International

DECEMBER 2, 2022

But the explosion of social media platforms between 2006 and 2010 connected individuals around the world like never before, paving the way for another industry upheaval under social media marketing. Read on to learn the history of how social media changed the tourism industry. Let’s rewind to 2004.

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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? Use an online poll to start the session. Preparation.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

Today, there are many ways to prepare for a career in event planning: Work on your soft skills, Get a degree, Get a certificate, Look for free content (webinars, podcasts, e-books, blogs), Work at events (as a volunteer), Build a strong network of event profs (join communities). Online Courses, Blogs, & Other Free Content.

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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

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.” “Is that going to happen through social media? As the online attendee, I got to participate in the team building.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19. However, even though domestic flights have increased so far for 2022, bookings have decreased by 2.3 Higher fares seem to play a significant part in the booking deficit. percent per month , according to Adobe Analytics.

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Tourism eSchool

AUGUST 31, 2021

10 Steps to Successfully Promote your Tourism Event on Social Media. If so, social media is a fantastic low cost way to let people know about and book tickets for your event. However, too often we see smaller events not making full use of social media to inspire new people to attend their events.

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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. Accountant.

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Hospitality Trends Remote Automation 245

Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 21, 2021

According to Social Media Today , many people use search engines for local planning — 64 percent of all Google searches are looking for local information, and 97 percent of online searchers have looked for a local business. Learning more about potential travelers will help you craft the best ad strategy. Other Benefits of SEM.

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Eventtia

DECEMBER 30, 2022

In today’s very dynamic digital world, however, we can no longer rely on just one marketing tactic or channel to spread the word, and instead, it’s about integrating the various channels, both online and offline, in a coordinated effort to achieve our marketing goal. Social Media Event Promotion: Tips and Tricks.

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Social Media Promotion Media Registration 91

Motivation Excellence

MAY 25, 2023

I like how detail-oriented the programs are and have noticed how much effort and time is put into each and every aspect of making sure all our programs run seamlessly, whether it’s an online merchandise program or in-person travel program. This month, our theme for social media is Time Management.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 24, 2020

Here are five meeting design books I especially recommend. In an outrageous display of chutzpah , I wrote three of these books. [If In 2013, Eric de Groot and Mike van de Vijver published this unique, extraordinary, and important book on meeting design. The story is told in the book’s preface.)

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Provide an all-inclusive online shopping cart experience. 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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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

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

60 percent of travelers post on social media daily. 80 percent of consumers want to book with minimal human involvement. Tod Maffin , president of Vancouver, British Columbia-based social media agency EngageQ , shared six steps to increase your chances of building a viral marketing campaign—and some lol-worthy examples.

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Tourism eSchool

JANUARY 15, 2023

The top 2 most trusted forms of advertising were Recommendations from friends and family (83%) Consumer opinion posted online (66%) So why is this research so important? Can customers easily find the information they need and/or book online? Collect and share customer testimonials on your website, social media and eNewsletters.

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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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Tourism eSchool

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

3 Steps to Encourage Customer Advocacy of your Tourism Experience Online. It also includes the great photos, videos and updates customers share on social media that mention your business or region by tagging your social media account and/or using your promoted hashtag. By Rebecca White. No asking = less sharing!

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

Going by the book when it comes to the event management process is essential, but you also need to include a contingency plan for when things get off the rails. Social media is another field altogether, and knowing how to create a good video is just the start. Social Media for Trade Shows.

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Social Media Meeting Trade Show Promotion 185

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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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 20, 2021

Hotels have been experiencing a surge of direct bookings during the pandemic. Yes, while the overall number of bookings dropped due to COVID-19, hotels’ brand.com websites became the third most popular booking channel , in some cases even surpassing Expedia traffic. Direct booking strategies for hotels. Why is that?

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Endless Events

JUNE 10, 2020

Instead, how would someone do that online? So for example, if you have a product launch, how would someone do that online? Do they do press releases online? Far too often we want to just call it the online trade show. Or maybe better yet, one of your vendors is really good at social media marketing.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

Do you accept registrations online? 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 article presents a lowdown of these new rulings.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2018

How chat AI and event apps can tie in with your social media strategy. After all, you deploy chatbots and event apps solely online. This could be used to make merchandise recommendations , much like Amazon does when you buy a book and it suggests others you may enjoy. What are event apps and their perks?

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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. Visitor-to-Book.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

As a result, event organizers are making use of available technologies such as virtual reality (VR), online collaboration, and streaming at venues in conjunction with contactless solutions for safe operations. . Events are tactile and offer opportunities that cannot be replaced using electronic mediums. . Contingency Planning .

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 7, 2022

Booking influencer events can accelerate your promotions and bring in sales. The Rising Impact Of Social Media And Internet Influencers. The Rising Impact Of Social Media And Internet Influencers. Thanks to the widespread use of social media, today’s influencers do the same thing but with a much wider audience.

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Social Tables

JUNE 1, 2023

From social media marketing and paid advertising to SEO improvement and event messaging, we cover advertising ideas and marketing strategies for both virtual and live events. Link online event resources Connect all of your event pages and content together to widen your audience reach and keep track of online engagement.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Once you have them booked, you’ll want to connect them with the talent, learn the lingo, and ask for a quote walkthrough. Timelines, contacts, social media guidelines – all of this needs to be in the right hands. The easiest way to do this is through your event app, but you can also administer online surveys.

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Gavel International

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Most of the social media platforms today have high video content visibility. Approximately 85% of people on the internet in the US watched online videos. Most of them indicated that they would continue to watch videos online even after the COVID-19 outbreak ends. Main Elements of a Great Social Media Video.

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The MICE Blog

JULY 26, 2021

In the past 18 months, we’ve seen a rapid evolution of virtual events regarding event technology platforms and online experiences. It had world-class online entertainment by Drag Taste, prominent industry and non-industry speakers, with the headline speaker Gary Vaynerchuk. Then, just start testing. Does this sound familiar?

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Hotel Engine

AUGUST 16, 2022

Especially if you’re booking multiple rooms at once for your colleagues — or you’ll be jetting off to multiple business meetings around the country — accidents can happen. Here are 13 critical mistakes to avoid the next time you’re booking rooms. Booking Something Cheaper Out of Town. Booking Dates During Peak Season.

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Crowdriff

JUNE 20, 2017

If social media activity could serve as a measure for civic pride, then you’d be hard pressed to find a Canadian province whose residents are more proud than Manitobans. . Travel Manitoba isn’t the only one pushing these breathtaking images to the world through social media. Instagram is Relevant Beyond Social Media.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Build Your Local Citations Ensure your business name, address, and phone number (NAP) are consistent across your website, social media profiles, and online directories. Are you looking to increase web traffic, drive conversions, and boost inquiries and bookings to your local tourist spots or establishments?

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Crowdriff

JULY 17, 2018

They love to plan trips based on the places they see in photos — especially the ones their friends post about on social media. How travelers use social media at every step of a trip (and how DMOs can leverage these trends). Trend 1 |Travelers find trip inspiration on social media.

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Crowdriff

MARCH 8, 2017

Social media contests are more than just a fun excuse to hand out free swag to your followers. We created this step-by-step guide to help DMOs and travel brands maximize the benefits of running a social media contest. Immediate benefits of social media contests. Step 4 | Post your contest rules online.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 17, 2018

Eventbrite has compiled some of the most relevant event statistics across various fronts, from event marketing and promotion to social media and technology. Strategies like selling tickets directly on social media instead of on a ticketing page also got. This Year’s Event Statistics. The numbers are in for this year!

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