Techsytalk

MAY 2, 2017

So, you made it through the big industry trade show. Those events can be utterly exhausting, and you may not have accomplished everything you wanted to, but you made a ton of great connections. What is your next step? It is time to follow up on those links and make your magic happen. What you must do is write a follow-up email. We’ve put together some simple tips to help you write the perfect email to cast your business in the best light possible.

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MeetingPool

MAY 24, 2017

One of the earliest improvements in regards to events and sustainability was the option for using significantly less paper during conferences, trade shows, and other meetings. Mobile devices paved the way for event-specific apps, giving attendees access to all of the information they needed without having to print out large packets and handouts. As ticketing […].

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MeetingsNet

MAY 26, 2017

Try these options to re-energize your attendees during breaks without resorting to cookies and coffee. Breaks tend to be a time when attendees scour their email, return calls, and hit the restroom before running back into the next session. They are on information overload, feeling fatigued, and probably craving a sweet treat or caffeine to keep them going.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 22, 2017

Two years have passed since the last update of my favorite iPad/iPhone apps for event professionals. Apps continue to be born, evolve, and, sometimes, die—so it’s time for my latest list of event professionals’ great apps! Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: What I learned about event professionals at EventCamp East Coast One of the reasons I love to facilitate Conferences That Work is that I get to learn interesting things about the culture of the particip

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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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Path Destination Management

MAY 31, 2017

Why working closely with local small business suppliers is the right path for destination management companies to deliver responsible tourism. In every DMC’s lifecycle there comes a time when you need to make the decision between using a large, well-established supplier against a friendly but small and relatively inexperienced operator trying to make their way.

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Crowdriff

MAY 31, 2017

When people’s perceptions of a place don’t match its reality, it helps to do more showing than telling. That’s the strategy of Visit Pittsburgh, the destination marketing organization tasked with replacing the old Steel Town image with the reality of an exciting urban city on the rise. “Pittsburgh has always had a negative reputation as a smoky steel city, so why would anyone want to go there?

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MeetingPool

MAY 12, 2017

When most people think of graphic design and digital image editing their minds immediately go to the big guns in the industry like Gimp, Inscape, and Photoshop. While these programs are all excellent tools, they can be a bit overwhelming for beginners, and may even offer more power than you need for creating powerful graphics […].

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MeetingsNet

MAY 19, 2017

Your senior execs aren’t as different from your Millennial attendees as you may think. The tech-savvy, experience-hungry, and social media-sharing generation now coming into the workforce is not ready to settle for the same old meeting model. In a recent MeetingsNet webinar , Play With a Purpose’s Chief Idea Sparker Sharon Fisher outlined nine characteristics that drive this latest addition to the conference scene, and some ideas on how to get them involved and keep them engaged.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 29, 2017

While stuck in cramped seats during a six-hour Boston to San Francisco flight recently, my wife gently pointed out that I had become quite grumpy. She helped me notice that my lack of body comfort was affecting my mood. Luckily for me, Celia remained solicitous and supportive, reducing my grouchiness, and once we were off the wretched plane my spirits lightened further.

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Memory Makers

MAY 5, 2017

Are you thinking of traveling to Europe anytime soon, perhaps for a honeymoon or vacation? If so, be sure to check the U.S. State Department's travel website for information and warnings. On May 1, 2017 the State Department issued a travel alert to Europe, saying , “widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ability to plan and execute terrorist atta

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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.

Crowdriff

MAY 30, 2017

We’re excited to share the latest in our growing ecosystem of integrations with CrowdRiff’s visual marketing platform. Now, you can upload photos to CrowdRiff while you are on the go, using our new Slack app! This integration will come in handy in lots of scenarios, like: When you are taking photos at a local event. When you are working with influencers (have them share their photos directly into CrowdRiff).

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BizBash

MAY 30, 2017

Brand experiences—from trade shows and sponsorships to virtual- or augmented-reality experiences and pop-ups—are an essential part of the marketing mix.

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MeetingPool

MAY 19, 2017

Social media is still a dominant force in the consumer tech space, leading to more information being created on a daily basis than may have ever been seen before. But separating the content you want from the rest of the noise can be a challenge for dedicated events professionals. Luckily, content curation tools have come […].

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MeetingsNet

MAY 18, 2017

From marketing to scheduling to formatting, here’s how you can get the most people to get the most out of the webinars your organization produces. Webinars are a lot of work, but they also are a great way to share background information for an on-site flipped-learning session at a conference, fill people in on the latest in your field, and generally help grow the knowledge base of people in your industry.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 1, 2017

No, I’m not suggesting you rise at 5 a.m. and recite your association’s strategic plan as your daily morning mantra. But I’d like you to try this simple test: How many of your association’s strategic goals can you recall right now? (No cheating! And not the easy bits about your vision, mission, who you serve, or your programs and services — just your goals !).

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 28, 2017

The post Penang seeks international MICE operator appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. An artist’s impression of the PWCC. The owner of the Penang Waterfront Convention & Exhibition Centre (PWCC) is seeking an international company to operate the new MICE facility. Malaysia’s IJM Perennial Development is now inviting interested parties to submit their proposals for the sales, marketing, operations, catering and management of PWCC.

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Crowdriff

MAY 18, 2017

South Africa is a land of diverse cultures, of world-class wines and breathtaking views, of mega metropolises and sun soaked coasts; all of which catch the average visitor completely by surprise. That is because when most people consider visiting the country they tend to focus on safari adventures, and little else. In an effort to expose prospective tourists to the other wonders the country has to offer, South African Tourism had amassed an extensive library of content over the years, featuring

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BizBash

MAY 11, 2017

As summer party season heats up, event planners need to consider possible outdoor issues like stormy weather and lack of.

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MeetingPool

MAY 17, 2017

Augmented reality has become the talk of the town in almost every industry and with most consumers. This technology du jour gives users the ability to overlay digital displays onto anything from traditional photos to the action currently taking place around them. With so much talk circling around developments in this tech arena, it’s no […].

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Memory Makers

MAY 16, 2017

Ashley and James are a California couple who love the outdoors. They wanted to do something unique for their wedding, something that reflects their personalities and interests. After considering numerous options, they decided to get married on Mount Everest at the base camp, complete with white gown, tuxedo and hiking boots. Adventure photographer Charleton Churchill was hired to accompany them and take a few photos.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 15, 2017

When I’m presenting and sharing my conviction that experiential learning is far superior to broadcast learning, it would be pretty hypocritical for me to lecture. It would also be pretty ineffective. As Stephen Jenkinson says: “…when expressed properly, teachings don’t function as symbols or metaphors…they are an incarnation of what they are advocating.” —Stephen Jenkinson, On How We Deny Our Mortality , The Sun Magazine. “Teachings are an incarnation of what they a

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 17, 2017

The post Chinese MICE island reopens appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The pagoda on Yanqi Island. Yanqi Island, the MICE destination close to Beijing, has reopened for the summer. Located 60km north of downtown Beijing, within Yanqi Lake, the island features a 594-room Kempinski-branded hotel, plus another 110-room property and 12 boutique hotels comprising 178 rooms.

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Crowdriff

MAY 10, 2017

We recently hosted a joint webinar with Josh Collins of Visit Franklin , one of CrowdRiff’s very first customers! Visit Franklin first partnered with CrowdRiff way back in 2014. As a destination marketer who wanted to develop his organization’s brand and connect with more visitors, Josh says choosing to work with CrowdRiff was a no-brainer for him and his team.

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BizBash

MAY 16, 2017

With summer coming up, it’s officially the season for outdoor entertaining. Rooftop spaces offer views that make for memorable backdrops.

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MeetingPool

MAY 10, 2017

When you work in the events industry, travel is the name of the game. Whether you are jet-setting across the country or simply to the next major town, having the right travel tech available can make your excursions a pleasure instead of a strain. To help ensure you have access to the latest and greatest […].

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MeetingsNet

MAY 22, 2017

Attorney Tyra Hilliard takes on questions about acts of god, acts of politicians, and other potential situations that could make your event “illegal, impossible, or impracticable.”. Many people aren’t quite sure what rises to the level of force majeure to make an event “illegal, impossible, or impracticable” to hold. During a recent MeetingsNet webinar, attorney, speaker, and College of Coastal Georgia professor Tyra Hilliard, Esq., PhD, CMP, was asked a lot of questions on everything from “bat

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Conferences that Work

MAY 31, 2017

Reassuring news for event professionals from WillRobotsTakeMyJob.com. Read the full article at Conferences That Work. Related posts: What I learned about event professionals at EventCamp East Coast One of the reasons I love to facilitate Conferences That Work is that I get to learn interesting things about the culture of the participants. Whoever they are—young developing leaders, Ask Me Anything About Event Production—Today!

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 3, 2017

The post Hundreds of wedding planners converge in Phuket appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A major convention was held in Phuket this week, gathering 450 wedding planners from 65 countries to the Thai island. The fourth Destination Wedding Planners (DWP) Congress 2017 took place from 2-4 May, as part of the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) bid to position Phuket, and Thailand as a whole, as a destination for weddings and honeymoons – a highly lucrative sect

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Crowdriff

MAY 2, 2017

Every day, organizations around the world struggle to find just the right images for their marketing — and find themselves facing a near impossible “treasure hunt”. They dig through Dropbox, or USB drives, or desktop folders, or their own cell phones, hoping that one picture will be somewhere. If that sounds like you — just know you’re not alone.

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BizBash

MAY 24, 2017

To celebrate the launch of its new camera, Fujifilm hosted an immersive two-day event that was specifically designed to highlight.

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MeetingPool

MAY 4, 2017

As we approach the summer months, many industry leading conferences are about to take place. While most event professionals won’t be able to attend every event, some of them should certainly move to the top of your list if you are considering making a journey to see the latest and greatest advances in the area […].

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Conferences that Work

MAY 8, 2017

A new association service, Open Collective , offers an intriguing way to raise funds and provide radical financial transparency to members. I like to think of an association as a group of people with a shared mission, the incarnation of a community of practice. Open Collective supports communities of practice like meet ups and open source developers that can benefit from an open administrative and financial structure, but the service could be used by any association that wants to outsource fund

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MeetingPool

MAY 26, 2017

The internet has been playing a larger role in the meetings and events sector thanks to increased demand for live-streaming and virtual attendance options as well as the growing prevalence of dedicated apps. Attendees, speakers, vendors, and event coordinators are also more interested in sharing data covering everything from basic contact information to detailed product […].

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MeetingPool

MAY 9, 2017

Part of what makes the IMEX Frankfurt so memorable within the events industry is #IMEXpitch, a program designed to showcase start-up companies and their new technology products. Attendees have the opportunity to learn more about five exciting up-and-comers, handpicked by a panel of industry-expert judges that features our own Tara Thomas of The Meeting Pool […].

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MeetingPool

MAY 2, 2017

The days are longer and getting warmer and event planners know what that means – time for summer site visits! Last year, we created a free ebook for event planners to use while planning their summer site visits – it includes a wealth of information and recommendations for apps to use while traveling and gadgets […].

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