Thu.Oct 26, 2023

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Why Attendees Aren’t Committing Early to Conferences

Smart Meetings

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this hesitancy and what event professionals can do about it. What’s Behind Attendee Hesitancy 1. Ongoing Uncertainties Due to Covid-19 The ramifications of the Covid-19 pandemic are still out there.

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Financial pressures shape Europeans’ travel plans in late 2023 and early 2024

ETC Corporate

According to the European Travel Commission’s (ETC) latest report, ‘Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel[1],’ 68% of surveyed Europeans plan to travel between October 2023 and March 2024. This represents a slight drop of 2% compared to the same period last year. Respondents from Spain and Italy are the most eager to travel, with 75% likely to take a trip before March 2024.

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What One Thing? Traveling Beyond the Stars with Ben Nemtin

Smart Meetings

On this episode of What One Thing Smart Meetings CEO and Founder Marin Bright is joined by Keynote Speaker and Author Ben Nemtin to discuss his storied accomplishments of creating a bucket list to attain his goals, finding purpose in life and his next big goal to go into space! Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop. Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today! Listen on Brought to you by: Listen to more What One Thing?

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Reinvention

Techsytalk

This is perhaps the hardest part of reinventing yourself. I’ve experienced this SO. MUCH. over the past few years as I’ve become a mom, our events landscape has changed so drastically, and life has just …happened… My goals, values and hopes have changed, but it’s taken me a while to step into that fear of change & rebrand and build something new.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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The Importance of First Impressions: How to Wow Your Guests with the Right Decorations

Traveler's Q

First impressions matter, especially when it comes to hosting events. The right event decorations can transform any occasion into an unforgettable experience, capturing the attention of your guests and setting the tone for the entire event. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a corporate event, or a birthday party, the right decor can make all the difference.

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Meeting-Budget Woes, by the Numbers

MeetingsNet

Maritz Global Events released its Industry Trends Report at IMEX America with some eye-popping data on the rising cost of hotels, airfares, F&B, and other event-budget elements. If your meetings budget has kept up with price increases over the past few years, you’re among the lucky. For its Industry Trends Report, October 2023 edition, Maritz Global Events crunched numbers from the U.S.

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STAAH hosts yet another ‘Connect Hub’ conference successfully in Jaipur

Travel Daily Media

The post STAAH hosts yet another ‘Connect Hub’ conference successfully in Jaipur appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. STAAH, the New Zealand-based leading hospitality solutions provider, today concluded yet another ‘Connect Hub’ conference in the country in Jaipur. The conclave was attended by renowned leaders and experts of the hospitality space, and shared insightful sessions on how property owners can better their business practices, learn to capitalize on the evolving industry

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Reasons Why Cleveland is the Place to be in 2024

Convene by PCMA

Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, home of the Cleveland Cavaliers, will also host the NCAA Women’s Final Four in March 2024. You may already know that Cleveland is hard to beat when it comes to choosing a centrally located, Midwest meeting destination. Affectionately called The Land, it’s a city that packs all the attractions of a first-tier city while offering the friendliness and accessibility of a more intimate destination.

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Future of Networking: 5 Ways to Drive Stellar Connections among Attendees in 2024

Stova

Networking is the cornerstone of successful business events. It provides a platform for people to connect with potential customers, partners, and investors. Networking is how professionals gain the knowledge they need to take projects to the next level and accelerate growth. While planning a networking event is rewarding, the job also poses challenges.

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The Art of Theming: Crafting Unique Event Environments

Special Events

The key to theming events is constructing them from data and perfecting them in creativity.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

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

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Six Great Reasons to Hold Your Next Meeting in Toronto

Convene by PCMA

1. Creativity and Innovation Toronto is one of the world’s most multicultural cities, which makes it the ideal place to innovate and create. The city boasts the second-largest tech industry in North America and the fastest-growing tech market , is home to an influential international film festival and has a thriving arts and culinary scene. 2. Vibrant Business Hub You’ll find an engaged business community in Toronto, where key sectors include technology , life sciences , finance , advanced manuf

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