Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether its a premier location, personalized service, innovative technology, sustainable options, or a collaborative partnership mindset, your value proposition should resonate with their professional goals. Optimize Your Online Presence Most meeting planners begin their search for suppliers online.

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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.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Beyond the data they provide, it’s also important to provide data security during the event itself when they access their accounts online. Here Are the Meeting Booking Stats You Need to Know. Online booking platforms have become important tools for helping professionals find ideal meeting rooms for their audience.

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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. It’s gold.

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Endless Events

MAY 13, 2022

As the technology sector within the industry grows, many planners are leaving traditional event planning for event technology jobs. Online Courses, Blogs, & Other Free Content. The internet is teeming with online courses and on-demand content from and for event professionals. But how do you get started?

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 30, 2023

The post Arival launches guide to help experience companies grow online bookings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Arival, a global leader in the tour and activities industry, launched a new guide aimed at helping tour operators choose a booking system.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

And they were kind of like, Hey, we think this online thing could be big. Because we literally put together a full six-week course in about eight weeks, in an effort to try and put together the most comprehensive course that I could on how to do this stuff online. Now it’s technology first. I don’t want to do it.

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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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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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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.” I wasn’t that interested in attending this event, but I went to it online. You’re not adding that much more.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . Some of the key trends to look out for restarting events are: Utilize Contactless Technology . Contingency Planning .

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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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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Meeting producers are looking for dwindling dates, working with shorter planning windows and increased requirements for everything from safety precautions to hybrid technology provisions. There has also been a shortening of booking windows almost throughout 2021. More, Faster, Pricier. and Canada fall into that category. “We

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Too many event registrants are booking outside hotel blocks — an issue discussed during three PCMA roundtable conversations over the past year. When only two out of five of your registrants book their housing within the designated room block, you know you’re trying to work with a flawed industry model.

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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. The app uses augmented reality technology to allow you to virtually try on a different kind of makeup and hairstyles for your gala event.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 29, 2022

Technology Creates New Staff Roles. 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. People will need to be hired to design and manage these new customer-oriented technologies. Flexible Schedules. will be remote.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 14, 2022

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Events should move from 3 days to 365 days, and from a week activation into a year-long activation with technology being a part of that solution,” said Giberti.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Book venues with renewable energy sources like solar panels. Audiences have grown accustomed to a better standard in live streaming and consuming event content online. Event Technology: A Worthy Investment. At Endless, we believe that event technology should be the building block of every event strategy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 21, 2021

With business travel slowly making its way to pre-pandemic levels, Kayak is aiming to make the return to travel booking easier. When travel came to nearly a full stop in 2020, it gave us an unexpected runway to think about the future of business travel,” said Steve Hafner, CEO of the online travel agency (OTA).

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties. It is time as meeting planners are starting to book again,” said Evy Garcias, Director of Sales & Marketing for Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort.

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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. Technology will allow for even more blending between virtual and in-person worlds.

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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 13, 2022

With the new mobile app, patrons can look at their points, make bookings on the go and check in online. The hospitality industry is shifting more towards technology as guests do more on their phones—this is the latest development in the tech-savvy future of travel.

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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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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

The success of DMOs in emerging destinations now depends on their ability to harness technologies and innovative practices. From enhancing visitor experiences through personalization to addressing complex challenges like overtourism and climate change, technology offers powerful tools to shape the future of destination management.

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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.” Sullivan, a former president of Caterpillar Foundation, is the author of the book “Looking Up: How a Different Perspective Turns Obstacles into Advantages.”.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

” “As we’re coming out of COVID, I’ve been ramping up the speaking relaying to the book. The Role Of Technology In Networking. Will wants to know what Mark thinks of the role technology plays in networking at events. “I think technology has unfortunately gotten in the way of networking.

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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. Harness the power of social media at every stage.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

As we start to incorporate more event apps and connect virtual attendees with the in-person audience , we’ll need support onsite for the event technologies themselves. Come here’ And the same thing applies to our online platforms.” Event support used to be just one help desk with one person at it.”

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AltexSoft Travel

APRIL 20, 2023

Hotel shopping today To understand how the current hotel room booking experience works, we need to first talk about how hotels control room inventory and pricing via combinations of Room Types and Rate Plans. Room type examples A Rate Plan represents essentially the practical terms and conditions that go with a booking.

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Leonardo

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The savvy travel shopper is typically visiting many websites before they make a booking. or, “Do you do group rate discounts?” – they’re more likely to move on to the next step and book! AI-powered chatbots play a crucial role by guiding potential guests through the booking process. See a demo of our solutions today.

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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. Each hotel’s control lies in the total inventory of rooms and space it makes available” for direct booking over a given set of dates.

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Endless Events

MARCH 25, 2020

Ponder this – in a world where technology develops and improves at an impressive speed, it’s our job as events profs to keep up with the motions. Once you have them booked, you’ll want to connect them with the talent, learn the lingo, and ask for a quote walkthrough. Be Mindful Of Your Technology.

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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. The 20,000 sq. Boston and Chicago.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2024

The new guidelines require all dogs to: Appear healthy upon arrival Be at least six months of age Be microchipped Be accompanied by a CDC Dog Import Form online submission receipt Additional considerations are the dog’s location over the previous six months and the country where vaccinations were administered.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 18, 2023

After COVID decimated the meeting industry, I focused on the design and facilitation of online meetings. Though I love my work, it was nice to reduce the number of high-intensity workdays booked in 2023! He has stayed on top of new meeting trends and technologies for decades. 2023 book sale! (If And, you know what?

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