The MICE Blog

JULY 8, 2024

Nowhere else in Switzerland can you find the unique combination of city, lake, and mountains in such close proximity as in Lucerne. Just under an hour by train from Zurich, Lucerne offers a quintessential Swiss experience, complete with top-notch infrastructure for business events. I recently visited Lucerne to attend the ‘Go Sustainable’ study trip, organised by the Lucerne Convention Bureau in collaboration with the Zurich Convention Bureau.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 8, 2024

Julia Gräßer guides Convening EMEA 2023 participants in a meditation during the events’ closing session in Copenhagen, Denmark. Read about the thoughts behind the unusual close in “ Beginning and Ending an Event With Authenticity.” Dominic Thurbon, a Sydney, Australia–based entrepreneur who has created behavioral change programs for some of the most successful companies in the world, is also a speaker who thinks a lot about how behavioral science principles are — and aren’t — applied at co

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 8, 2024

The post Is Taiwan’s MICE industry ready to challenge major players in Asia? appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Taiwan leverages tech, culture, and venues to attract more MICE events. Asia Pacific’s MICE industry, valued at over $180b, is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 10% from 2024 to 2030, according to market research firm Grand View Research.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 8, 2024

In Part 1 of this post , I offered gratitude for client feedback and gave an excellent example from Rachel LaForgia , the Senior Program Director of The Peace and Security Funders Group (PSFG). In this continuation post, I’ll share what I learned from Rachel’s feedback. I get client feedback! Right after PSFG’s second peer conference in May 2024, I was delighted to receive detailed feedback from Rachel (in red ), which I shared in full in Part 1.

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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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Travel Daily Media

JULY 8, 2024

The post Gajendra Singh Shekhawat to inaugurate FHRAI’s 54th Annual Convention in Goa on 16th Oct appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image, Image by Freepik The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), announces its upcoming 54 th Annual Convention, scheduled to be held in the coastal state of Goa at Taj Cidade de Goa, Horizon from October 16th to 18th, 2024.

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Redfin

JULY 8, 2024

With its miles of beautiful beaches, year-round warm climate, and abundant sunshine, there are numerous reasons that make Florida an inviting place to live. From Orlando’s theme parks to the Everglades National Park, bustling cities, and charming beach towns in Florida , there’s something for anyone residing in the state. So, if Florida sounds like the state for you, then you may also be curious about what cities fit into your budget.

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Redfin

JULY 8, 2024

California offers some of the most diverse landscapes – from the majestic mountains in Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks to deserts like Joshua Tree and Death Valley, 840 miles of coastline with stunning beaches, and much more. With bustling cities, small towns, beachside paradises, and mountain escapes, there are a million reasons to live in California.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 8, 2024

I recently had the privilege of addressing a topic I believe is critically overlooked in our industry: psychological safety. Thanks to PCMA, I led two insightful sessions to bridge this significant gap. The first session was dedicated to sharing various psychology studies and their relevance to fostering a better workplace culture. The practical, actionable strategies I provided set my session apart from many others.

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Gavel International

JULY 8, 2024

Reading Time: 5 minutes Ketchikan might very well be one of the most fascinating destinations not familiar to the average person. The natural elements are impressive in their own right, with the largest forest in the U.S., Tongass National Forest, surrounding Ketchikan. In fact, the salmon capital of the world – one of Ketchikan’s many distinctions – is literally located inside the forest’s vast 17 million acres.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 8, 2024

What does it say when: a standing-room-only crowd of accomplished event professionals at PCMA edUcon in Detroit animatedly erupts into a snowball fight, flinging 600 oversized cotton balls at each other, laughing and shrieking with delight? hearing simple examples of how to veer from the ever-present to-do list prompt hands to fly in the air, as participants recall and are eager to share stories of their own unscheduled adventures?

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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.

Bizzaboo

JULY 8, 2024

By directly influencing attendee engagement and satisfaction, event design plays a critical role in the success of your events — or the lack thereof. A well-designed event ensures that all elements align with event objectives and the target audience, creating a cohesive and memorable experience. However, many teams struggle with effective event designs due to a confluence of challenges — including a lack of clear objectives, resource constraints, and technical challenges.

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Redfin

JULY 8, 2024

Ohio offers a range of landscapes from vibrant cities like Columbus and Cleveland , to charming small towns and scenery like the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and the shores of Lake Erie. If Ohio sounds like the state for you, then you may also be curious about what cities fit into your budget. As of July, the median home sale price in Ohio is $259,100.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 8, 2024

Award presentations during general sessions compete with the primary attraction or speakers. During a recent client roundtable, we had a lively discussion around the challenges of changing up the way awards are presented during general sessions at events. While all agree it is important to celebrate professional accomplishments, award presentations are one of the hardest event features for leaders to agree to modernize, change, or make more expeditious.

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Special Events

JULY 8, 2024

Tech tools that can improve your event designs

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