Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Wish you could earn rewards while on an off-the-beaten-path journey in a remote destination? A new travel platform aims to majorly expand your options for racking up points. Live in Central Florida? That Paris trip you’ve been dreaming of is about to become even more enticing. Impressed by the myriads of ways AI is changing professional landscapes? One country has become the first in the world to employ AI services when building its new nation brand.

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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Your in-person conference or virtual webinar might be over, but there are important tasks to fulfill before you move on to planning the next one. Post-event data analysis and event lead follow-ups are crucial to maximizing your event’s ROI and guaranteeing conversions long after attendees have left. B2B events, particularly in-person conferences, are experiencing increased success. 52% of event organizers saw increased attendance at in-person events last year, and 48% of B2B event teams sa

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EHL Insights

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

From Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert tours to Mega-Sports events and the surge of screen tourism inspired by hit shows like HBO’s The White Lotus, these phenomena are transforming travel patterns worldwide. The allure of mega-events and on-screen destinations can generate substantial short-term economic boosts, yet they also bring challenges.

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MPI

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Event Tech Live London 2024 is the go-to destination for event professionals eager to explore the latest technological advancements and best practices shaping the future of events.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The answer is yes, but there are different ways to make it happen. A recent MeetingsNet webinar addressed the key duties of event technologists—and whether you’re the right person for the job. In her 12 years at event-technology firm Cvent, Allyson Keenan has risen from marketing intern to event planner to event-operations manager and event technologist.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

New exhibitors should be easy to find in a dedicated area with an enticing name, like Innovation Alley at The Car Wash Show. Want to capitalize on the ways new exhibitors — whether they’re startups or established brands — can benefit your event? Make sure your promotional strategy includes: Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes Location, Location, Location The days of relegating new exhibitors to a “startup” area in the back corner of the show floor are long gone.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Visit Richmond, VA, has been on the leading edge of the events industry’s push to improve accessibility. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control , more than one quarter —28 percent — of adults in the U.S. have a disability. While navigating those disabilities at home may already prove challenging, going to a meeting or event in an unfamiliar environment can feel overwhelming.

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Global DMC Alliance

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Lurton’s Vineyards in Bordeaux, a blend of heritage and sustainable winemaking at Château La Tour de Bessan and Château de Villegeorge.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The bustling Plaza Mayor, in the center of Madrid that is the oldest part of the city, hosts many events, including the drum parade at Easter, outdoor concerts, and a Christmas market. Talk to any of your peers in the international planning business, and there’s a good chance Madrid will come up in the conversation. Last year, the biggest city in Spain welcomed major gatherings for groups such as the World Business Forum, the European Society for Medical Oncology, and the European Rotors,

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Special Events

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Special Events industry news

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

A sticker that shows if they are a cat person or a dog person or a button that shares something they are really good at are easy and fun ways to inject sharing into an event. We live increasingly digital lives, and much of our communication is now done through typing. Whether it’s texting with friends and family, on Zoom, Teams, or Slack at work, or chatting with AI tools, we spend a lot of our time “talking” without even opening our mouths.

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