Techsytalk
JULY 18, 2016
A few months ago, I shared this blog post about Event Planning – for millennials – on Eventoozi.com. Everyone wants to know about millennials. They are the “new” generation in the work force and they certainly think a little bit differently than previous generations. When it comes to events, there are simply things that work better for this audience.
MeetingsNet
JULY 15, 2016
How meeting planners, AV pros, and speakers can make their next sound check their most productive yet. How meeting planners, AV pros, and speakers can make their next sound check their most productive yet. read more.
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Conferences that Work
JULY 11, 2016
“Best” is context-specific , a matter of opinion , and transitory. When we use “best” dishonestly, we ignore one or more of these realities. We appeal to status , implying that our “best” thing is absolutely best, transcending environment, viewpoint, and the passage of time. Claiming the highest status for our “best” thing preys on our audience’s fears by offering a simplistic solution. “Believe us, buy this, and Bingo!
MeetingPool
JULY 11, 2016
With the recent popularity of shows like Serial and Invisibilia, Podcasts are quickly becoming one of the leading ways that people are hearing stories, learning new information and to keeping up with trends and changes in just about any given field or industry. So it should come as no surprise that podcasting is rising in popularity amongst […].
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Crowdriff
JULY 28, 2016
In spirit of the DMAI 2016 Annual Conference kicking off on Monday in Minneapolis, we rounded up the ten best instagrammers in the city using the CrowdRiff platform. If you’re looking for some inspiration on where to take cool photos or explore when you have down time, check out these influencers’ feeds. Alternatively, if you’re looking for ideas on where to eat, turn to our v isual guide to eating and drinking at D MAI.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 31, 2016
The post Sokha launches major new MICE facility in Siem Reap appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Cambodia’s Sokha Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a major new conference and exhibition space in Siem Reap, the gateway to Angkor Wat. Located opposite the new 770-room Sokha Siem Reap Resort, which is due to open in September 2016, the Sokha Convention Center offers 8,950m² of floorspace backed up by state-of-the-art audio-visual technology.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MeetingsNet
JULY 12, 2016
It’s not enough to just hope something awful won’t happen at your meeting—you have to prepare for every contingency. It’s not enough to just hope something awful won’t happen at your meeting—you have to prepare for every contingency. read more.
Conferences that Work
JULY 18, 2016
I’m in San Antonio, Texas, having just run two 90-minute “panels” at a national association leadership conference. I say “panels” because at both sessions, the three “panelists” presented for less than five minutes. Yet after both sessions, participants stayed in the room talking in small groups for a long time—one of my favorite signs that a session has successfully built and supported learning , connection , and engagement.
MeetingPool
JULY 26, 2016
Editorial Note: This post was written by Meeting Pool contributor, Corey Napolitano. Corey is a is a recent graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN who enjoys all things relating to social media. In a society of people craving to know what the next big thing will be, everyone is hungry for information. Corporations need to be […].
Crowdriff
JULY 26, 2016
Travel is a visual experience. Travellers want to see photos of a destination before they make the decision to visit it, and that’s why destinations must dominate in visual influence. It is more important than ever to include authentic photos on your destination’s website that show visitors the experiences you want to highlight, through the lens of travellers just like them.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 25, 2016
The post Westin Tokyo unveils new meeting spaces appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The new Sapphire Room. The Westin Tokyo has unveiled a new range of meeting rooms on its renovated fourth floor. Marking the culmination of a renovation project that has been ongoing since 2015, the development has encompassed seven meeting spaces, including the brand new 82m² Crystal and Sapphire rooms, the 50m² Aquamarine Room and 40m² Pearl Room.
Techsytalk
JULY 25, 2016
Check out a recent post I shared on EliteMeetings.com : Event planners and venues. Venues and event planners. The two go hand-in-hand. Venues are one of the first things that event planners look to secure when we are hosting an event. And, in doing lots of the new research over the years, there are a few things I think venues could do to provide a better experience for the planners looking to book them.
MeetingsNet
JULY 11, 2016
Our woman in Vegas, Jaki Baskow, returns to the IdeaXchange page with a recap of what’s in (like Human Nature, pictured, in residence at The Venetian), who’s out, and what’s new in the meetings capital of the desert. read more.
Conferences that Work
JULY 25, 2016
I guarantee you will learn many new great ideas about conference panels from this Blab of my Thursday chat with the wonderful Kristin Arnold. I’ve annotated it so you can jump to the good bits. (But it’s pretty much all good bits, so you may find yourself watching the whole thing. Scroll down the whole list; there are many advice gems , excellent stories and parables , folks show up at our homes , Kristin sings , etc.!
MeetingPool
JULY 4, 2016
Only two years ago, Google Glass, one of the first augmented reality headsets, was launched to a collective shrug. Flash forward to the present and the wearable technology market is exploding. Smart watches and virtual reality headsets are now on store shelves. Smart clothes and gesture based interfaces through gloves are finding their way into the market.
Crowdriff
JULY 25, 2016
We spoke to six Minneapolis foodies to find the best places for a bite or drink in Minneapolis and curated a list that has something sure to please everyone. Before we get to that, we want to bring you live action and the best visual moments for #DMAI16! Now back to the food! We included recommendations conveniently within walking distance from the Minneapolis Convention Center, and also some farther away gems worth the trip if you’re in the mood for a unique foodie adventure.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 24, 2016
The post Dubai ranks 14th globally for business events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Dubai has been ranked one of 20 top business events destinations by the Union of International Associations (UIA). The city maintained its position at number 14 in the UIA’s 2015 International Meetings Statistics report and partly reflects its selection to host the World Expo in 2020, which is expected to attract up to 25 million visitors during the six-month event.
Techsytalk
JULY 4, 2016
I’m a guest blogger on EliteMeetings.com. Here is one of my recent contributions. I think that creating a niche in our industry is incredibly important. Most people tend to think that offering a wide variety of services will bring them more opportunities, but while that sounds intuitively correct, it’s actually the opposite. By narrowing your market to a very tiny segment, you’re more easily able to market yourself and be branded.
MeetingsNet
JULY 6, 2016
During a Blab chat, AV and production pros shared some of the things planners need to stop doing if they want to maximize their experience and their tech spend. read more.
Conferences that Work
JULY 5, 2016
More of my experiences and takeaways for event professionals from the wonderful five-day improv and mindfulness workshop Mindful Play, Playful Mind , held June 8-13 2016, at Mere Point on the beautiful Maine coast — followed by their relevance to event design ( red ). (Here’s Part 1.). The YOU game. In the YOU game, participants stand in a circle and create — by saying YOU and pointing to someone — patterns of categories, such as people’s names or breeds of dogs, around the circle.
MeetingPool
JULY 1, 2016
We’re officially half way through the year and stepping into Q3 and today we’re rounding up the latest news stories in the world of events and technology! Everything from Brexit and Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn to big changes on Facebook and more! We’re growing up and only getting better! Just a couple weeks ago, The Meeting Pool […].
Crowdriff
JULY 21, 2016
Travellers all over the world are on the hunt for Pokémon, and DMOs are trying to catch ‘em all! Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm; with more daily active users than Twitter ( source ), it has children and nostalgic adults chasing virtual Pokémon all over cities across Asia, North America, Europe and Australia. We wanted to know who was taking advantage of this augmented reality fad, and found that some of our clients are superstars when it comes to jumping into the game and connecting wit
Techsytalk
JULY 5, 2016
Spice up your next event with some fun snacks. Even adults appreciate a fun and delicious snack option and while there are plenty of healthy snack options, some of these fun ideas would not be rated too highly on the health scale. But, if you’re looking for options to engage your attendees and really mix up the snack experience, you’ve got plenty of inspiration available here.
MeetingsNet
JULY 29, 2016
Duty of care practices are well established for individual employees traveling the world for their companies. Two presenters at the recent Global Business Travel Association Convention say the same focus has not been turned on meeting attendees. read more.
Conferences that Work
JULY 19, 2016
Do you dread having to listen to one more boring panel? Have you been asked be a panel moderate or panelist, and wonder what to do? Do you want to learn how to make conference panels much, much better? Then we’ve got a Blab for you! After the success of our Ask Me Anything About Event Production Blab , I’m happy to announce we are running an Ask Me Anything About Conference Panels Blab this Thursday, 4 – 6 pm EDT on my weekly #Eventprofs Happy Hour (#ephh) with special guest Kristin Arnold
MeetingPool
JULY 25, 2016
Taken from the band’s forthcoming album, WIld World comes their brand new song ‘Good Grief’ which is hitting the UK by storm. It has been three years since the band’s breakthrough album ‘Bad Blood’ which was released in 2013 so it is safe to say, their upcoming album and new single has been long awaited. […].
Crowdriff
JULY 20, 2016
It’s 2016, and the writing’s on the wall: visual marketing matters – especially for organizations in the travel and tourism space, such as DMOs, hotels and museums. Images and videos offer brands a chance to share the most beautiful perspectives and attractions of their location or destination, while also giving casual observers on social media the chance to “travel” to them, and learn more about them right from their smartphone or laptop.
Techsytalk
JULY 28, 2016
Media Alert. Contact. Liz King – liz@lizkingevents.com. Aaron Kaufman – aaron@fifthelementgroup.com. Dahlia El Gazzar – dahlia@dahliaplus.com. 28 July 2016 — Yesterday morning, via various outlets, a heavily promoted industry conference scheduled to take place 22-24 August announced it is cancelling the show just one month before the conference. The Coming Together of Event Minds.
MeetingsNet
JULY 12, 2016
San Francisco Travel’s Joe D’Alessandro talks about his city’s tax-then-partner relationship with the home-share giant. San Francisco Travel’s Joe D’Alessandro talks about his city’s tax-then-partner relationship with the home-share giant. read more.
Techsytalk
JULY 26, 2016
James Spellos from Meeting U. James Spellos is the President of Meeting U., whose mission is to help people become more productive and comfortable with technology. Jim delivers over 150 seminars annually on how to use technology more efficiently. In 2015, Jim was named one of the Meeting Industry’s trendsetters by Meetings Focus magazine. He is a faculty member at New York University, teaching in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies since 1990.
Techsytalk
JULY 28, 2016
Aaron Kaufman from Fifth Element Group. Aaron Kaufman, CSEP works hard – and with extreme passion! As the President of Fifth Element Group, it is safe to say that Aaron is a rising international resource in a very competitive industry. With his finger on the pulse of creativity in both event design and business, whether it’s new trends or developing strategic partnerships, Aaron always stays ahead of the game as a leader and trendsetter.
Techsytalk
JULY 13, 2016
Bizzabo recently published an article featuring yours truly! Check it out here: 7 Event Industry Leaders Share Their Planning Advice. The post 7 Event Industry Leaders Share Their Planning Advice @Bizzabo appeared first on techsytalk.
Techsytalk
JULY 11, 2016
1. Reduces Negative Environmental Impact. Take a relatively small event with just 1,000 attendees and 100 sheets of paper distributed per attendee. The damage to the environment and to our planet is: 12 trees wasted. 75 tons of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere. 1 million liters of water wasted. Simply put, mobile event apps are Earth-friendly. 2. Cost Savings.
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