Social Tables

OCTOBER 28, 2016

No time? No problem. Fill out the form and we’ll email you a PDF version of this blog post to read anytime you want. In events and hospitality, knowledge is power. The best way to learn the ropes, or sharpen your skillset set to learn from the experts that have been there before. Thankfully these thought leaders are quick to share their tips and tricks on how to get ahead in the world of events and hospitality.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 28, 2016

A recent GBTA Foundation study finds that, while the technology exists to help meeting professionals throughout the site-sourcing process, just over half—57 percent—say they currently use meeting management technology to plan their events. read more.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 24, 2016

Previously, I’ve described three major trends that make traditional conference formats obsolete: No longer knowing in advance what attendees want to learn ; The rise of online ; and. The massive change in how we learn what we need to know to do our jobs. Here’s a fourth. Job obsolescence caused by increasing computer automation. Every adoption of new technology has led to a shift in the world of work.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 9, 2016

Facebook bills its Events feature as a tool to “connect to your audience and empower them to spend time together in the real world.” The feature draws over 650 million every month, that’s 100 million people use Facebook events every day. Now, Facebook has built a standalone app specifically for discovering and joining events, with integrations to […].

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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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Crowdriff

OCTOBER 6, 2016

We’ve been to a lot of tourism conferences. We’ve talked to a lot of destination marketers and tourism brands. And something that we keep hearing is this: I want to do more , but with the same budget. That’s why it can be difficult choosing which tools are worth the investment, and give you enough value to justify it in your marketing budget. And after accomplishing that, you’ve got to convince the rest of your Board too.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 13, 2016

This past week, I came home to a complete mess in our backyard—it was littered with debris, trash, plates and utensils, and overturn patio furniture. My instruction to the kids yesterday morning was stern: “Clean up this mess by the time I get home…or else!” One kid fixed the furniture in 15 minutes. One kid picked up the plates, bowls and utensils in 30 minutes.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2016

By Hal Schild, Senior Vice President, Creative Services, PCI. The key to creating a successful annual meeting general session is paying attention to the four basic production phases. read more.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 20, 2016

The success of my last request for workshop help has inspired me to ask for more. Traditional meeting venues aren’t always the best fit for participant-driven events, and I’m looking for meeting spaces for my upcoming 1½ day participation techniques workshops that concentrate on inexpensive simplicity and flexibility rather than glitz and expensive high-end features.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 4, 2016

The event industry has experienced a whirlwind of changes and improvements over the past decade. And, with unique technologies like virtual reality and robots becoming a part of the event landscape, that’s a trend that you can count on to continue. Loopd, Poken, and Limefy are three companies that have taken note of the desire […].

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 23, 2016

The post New BLTM trade show debuts in India appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. BLTM will see participation from 30+ hosted buyers. The inaugural Business & Luxury Travel Mart (BLTM) kicks off tomorrow at the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon. The new event, which runs from 24-25 October, become India’s first travel mart focused on the MICE and luxury travel sectors.

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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.

BizBash

OCTOBER 18, 2016

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

When I first started Endless in high school, we did not own all of our own equipment and I had to work with hundreds of AV companies and over time, I learned there was something massively wrong with the industry. There was lack of customer service in the AV industry. At Endless, we sought to change that, so we formed our own audio visual & event production company.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Now that even hacker conventions are being hacked, you need to shore up your cyber defenses to keep your data, and your attendees’ data, safe. read more.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Gosh, how could I have overlooked International Facilitation Week ? (Dontcha know, there’s a minute, hour, day, week, month, or year for everything these days.) Luckily it’s not too late to share the latest crop of fine facilitation wisdom from the mysterious S**t FacilitatorsSay (profile: “I facilitate groups. But really, I’m just holding the space”; location: “A Circle of Chairs Near You.” ).

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 6, 2016

Every event coordinator knows that organization is the key to success. While the spreadsheet has been the go-to option for many, it lacks the ability to manage feature rich content. However, creating a new database for every event is not a plausible solution, until now. Meet Airtable, the spreadsheet with the power of a relational […].

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 19, 2016

The post Melia to manage new Palma de Mallorca expo hotel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Meliá Hotels International (MHI) will manage Palma de Mallorca’s new conference centre, Palacio de Congresos de Palma as well as connecting hotel, Meliá Palma Bay, located on the promenade of Palma de Mallorca. . Palma de Mallorca. The new conference and events facility will help position the city as a leader in MICE tourism, increasing demand and profitability.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 17, 2016

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Thanks to video streaming services , companies can achieve virtual event planning without geographical constraints. Virtual events can be a standalone venture or accompany a live event. Whichever the case, event streaming is definitely something you should be exploring if your company caters beyond a local demographic. Here’s a few tips to help you kick start your first virtual event with a remote audience. 1.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2016

A couple of experts untangled the DMO/CVB/ DMC relationship during a recent webinar sponsored by empowerMINT, the online information tool from Destination Marketing Association International. read more.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 10, 2016

In less than three minutes, you can improve almost any conference session with pair share. The technique is simple: after pairing up participants and providing a short period for individual thinking about an appropriate topic, each pair member takes a minute in turn to share their thoughts with their partner. (More details can be found in Chapter 38 of The Power of Participation.).

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Quick shifts are happening this month and only those who are nimble will come out on top. Just a week into October, we’ve seen not one, but two large events companies raise funding for future endeavors. And in the realm of tech, Google, Snapchat, and Facebook have all made some interesting changes. Event Farm and […].

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 10, 2016

The post Etihad Airways appoints new UK MICE manager appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Etihad Airways has appointed Maris Kuklis as its Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Event (MICE) Account Manager for the UK. . Maris Kuklis. He will oversee the development of the airline’s B2B MICE strategy and the growth of this sector. His focus will be building strategic relations with key Abu Dhabi stakeholders such as the convention bureaus, convention centres, hotels, destinatio

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BizBash

OCTOBER 26, 2016

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

. After countless phone calls, emails, and written correspondences requesting sponsorship, at least one company agreed to give you the time of day to hear out your proposal. If you fail to make a strong impression after this, then all the work it took you to get to this point will be all for nil. Applying for sponsorship is just the first step; after that comes nurturing and cultivating the relationship so you have a sponsor that you can work with long-term and for subsequent projects.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 10, 2016

Content provided in collaboration with Bulova Corporate Sales. Gift-giving is a strategic component of corporate meetings and incentive programs because it gives attendees a tangible remembrance of their experience. Yet choosing the right gift for all your attendees can be challenging. read more.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 17, 2016

Want to improve the learning at your meetings? Here’s what I learned from You. No, not you — “ You “! “You” “ You “ is a delightful improv game I played at the Mindful Play, Playful Mind retreat in Mere Point, Maine. Players stand in a circle and the first player points to someone and says “You” The pointed-to player does the same by pointing to someone else until the last person has pointed back to the 1st person, creating a pattern.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Who: The Meeting Pool What: TECHknowledge Area at IMEX America Where: Booth 265 When: October 18 – October 20 Questions: Tara Thomas, +650-455-7658 The Meeting Pool, the global authority for event technology marketing, news, information and directory listings for event marketers and professionals, will host the TECHknowledge Area at IMEX America. The Meeting Pool’s TECHknowledge […].

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 8, 2016

The post Corinthia Hotel Prague unveils new facilities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The five-star Corinthia Hotel Prague will unveil a stylish new eating and drinking area in the lobby, Lounge 62, and two new boardrooms this month. . Corinthia Hotel Prague. Extensive facilities inside the hotel’s Conference and Events Centre have been joined by two brand new sophisticated boardrooms on the Lobby floor.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 17, 2016

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 21, 2016

It seems that nowadays the words meetings and events are thrown around interchangeably. There is, in fact, a big difference between the two. First and foremost: All meetings are events but not all events are meetings. Now, let’s get down to the details. All meetings are events but not all events are meetings Click To Tweet. When people are speaking about events , they are mostly likely talking about Special Events , which can be either corporate or not-for-profit.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Conference centers are going cozy, creative, and high tech, according to IACC’s Meeting Room of the Future study. read more.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 31, 2016

Another issue of an occasional series— Dear Adrian —in which I answer questions about event design, elementary particle physics , solar hot water systems, facilitation, and anything else I might conceivably know something about. If you have a question you’d like me to answer, please contact me (don’t worry, I won’t publish anything without your permission).

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 14, 2016

If you’re an events professional, you no doubt have a mountain of receipts and expenses to track. From large accounts like space rental and travel to smaller miscellany for details like décor and linen, organizing everything quickly rises into an overwhelming mountain of numbers. Fortunately, there are several SaaS companies that have recognized the need […].

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Crowdriff

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Twitter is an essential platform for DMOs to be on for three big reasons: You can expand your digital presence, Engage with your audience, and. Attract new tourists to your destination. Unfortunately, DMOs don’t always take advantage of Twitter’s full marketing potential. A sloppy Twitter presence can leave fans scratching their head as they click Unfollow.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 7, 2016

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