Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2021

It’s almost 2022! By now, most of us have attended more virtual events than we can count and gotten used to the concept of remote work. While successfully joining a Zoom call used to be considered a success in itself, we are slowly, but surely, raising our standards around presenting ourselves on cameras. Brandt and Will have covered this topic in the past: they’ve talked extensively about setting up great backdrops and getting your audio in order.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

The post-pandemic event landscape has slowly taken shape over the course of the past year. With new technologies emerging and the go-to tools becoming clearer, many organizers now have a blueprint for creating an effective and engaging event despite the changed environment. It comes as no surprise that more organizers are now opting to host activations with virtual elements to create a hybrid experience that can thrive under new circumstances, such as the pandemic or travel limitations.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With Google’s plan to eliminate 3 rd party tracking cookies from Chrome, marketers scramble to find ways to continue reaching the right audiences. During thiswebinar we’ll discuss digital audience tracking, the changes that are coming and what this means to you as well as ways to continue being effective with your tourism message. Fill out the form below to watch the webinar recording. * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email *.

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Best Corporate Events

DECEMBER 1, 2021

If Charles Dickens was writing his classic novel today, the opening line might read “It was the weirdest of times.”. Job openings in the U.S. hit a record high in September, as companies across industries and regions struggle to find enough help. There are a record number of container ships waiting to unload off the California coast because there aren’t enough dock workers to unload them.

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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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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 6, 2021

For better meetings, we need to focus on learning, not education. Yes, sometimes, cultural or professional “requirements” mean we have to provide education. That’s so we can “certify” that we’ve educated attendees to some prescribed standard. But is that all our meetings should be about? Learning, not education. After all, it’s what we actually learn that’s important, rather than the “education” we receive.

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EHL Insights

DECEMBER 6, 2021

What are the latest trends in the hospitality industry? It goes without saying that the pandemic and ensuing economic downturn greater than the 2008 recession and chaos caused by fluctuation in demand have had a significant impact on hospitality throughout 2020 and 2021 - no doubt with lingering effects. Some innovative responses to this extraordinary situation like attempting to entice patrons back into food and beverage outlets and assure holidaygoers that it is indeed safe to enjoy a hotel st

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The meetings industry is facing the potential of a winter Covid surge due to the Omicron variant. But the shaky state of the pandemic’s retirement is hardly a reason for business travel and tourism to return to lockdown. At this point, epidemiologists, virologists and immunologists say is still difficult to draw any conclusions largely because the scientific community is waiting for peer-reviewed evidence and a broader sample pool.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The social media platform that is grabbing audiences and advertisers like no other—TikTok. Wondering if it makes sense for your organization? In this panel discussion, hear from 3 DMO thought leaders who have embraced this trending platform for their organization. Learn everything from how to stitch together the perfect video to how you might jump into paid ads within the platform.

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Best Corporate Events

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Roy Charette, a founding partner of Best Corporate Events, recently joined Phil Brandt, president, and CEO of AAIM, on The Morning Briefing podcast. They discussed the current labor market, team building, philanthropy, employee retention, social media, and much more. The full podcast runs 33 minutes, and it’s well worth listening to. But we know many of you are pressed for time, so here are 13 bite-sized nuggets of wisdom Phil and Roy shared during their conversation. 1.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 9, 2021

This is a clip from the techsytalk Virtual Showcase (on March 27, 2021) featuring BeSpeake.

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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.

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In many ways, 2021 felt like a series of false starts. After a promising but brief return to in-person-only events in the spring, the Delta and Omicron variants forced many event organizers to renavigate a hybrid event landscape to engage both digital and physical audiences. Even as their hybrid events remain a work in progress, many organizers now see their long-tail potential.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 2, 2021

November might generally be an uneventful month, but not for the events industry. For us, it’s time to do business and reunite in person at one of the biggest and most exciting trade shows in our industry: IMEX! This week, Nick, Thuy, and Will review their experience at IMEX America 2021, held for the very first time at Mandalay Bay. Everyone was looking forward to going to IMEX America 2021, especially since the iconic trade show was canceled last year due to COVID.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa , California. The outdoor Fireside Garden has been added to this property’s now 88,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; great for small events, the space can accommodate up to 40 people. Meeting professionals can also book a private chef and live entertainment for dinner. Around this event space are 530 guest rooms, including 43 villas and 35 suites.

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Skift Meetings

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Hybrid events come with many challenges. Keeping two different audiences engaged is the primary concern, but other priorities include repurposing content, managing time and catering to new attendee needs. Three event designers share their strategies for survival. While hybrid events may be the solution for accommodating those most eager for face-to-face contact as well as […].

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Travel Pulse

DECEMBER 31, 2021

The State Dept. this week issued a warning that Americans traveling internationally should have backup plans in place, in case of potential trip disruptions amid Omicron surge.

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Techsytalk

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Every planner is asking the same thing – “What’s the best virtual platform out there”?

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 20, 2021

How to work with others to change our lives. I belong to a couple of small groups that have been meeting regularly for decades. The men’s group meets biweekly, while the consultants’ group meets monthly. I have been exploring and writing about facilitating change since the earliest days of this blog. So in 2021, I developed and facilitated for each group a process for working together to explore what we want to change, and then change our lives.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 17, 2021

This week, the #EventIcons podcast comes with a three-day delay, but we’re so excited about this amazing episode that we couldn’t wait any longer to share it with the world! First, let’s get the most exciting part out of the way. Will is joined by a brand new host: the fabulous and inquisitive Karmen Jericevic , AKA the Event Opportunity Creator at Endless Events.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You may not be the Amazon of the meeting planning industry who can provide just about anything to anyone, but that doesn’t mean small, third-party management companies and independent planners need to think small when it comes to wooing potential clients. Americans tend to be enamored with the whole “bigger is better” concept, especially when it comes to business.

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Skift Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The increasing use of event tech has given event profs access to a vast array of data. But are we using data to its full potential? By exploring key insights, we can unlock the power of data to deliver personalized event experiences of real value. Event technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the […]. The post How to Unlock the Value of Event Data in 2022 by SpotMe appeared first on [link].

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What will the road ahead be like for the events industry? The Convene editors look back on an ever-changing 2021 and ask the question: What event trend is on my radar for 2022? Less Is More. Quality over quantity, less is more — these adages feel more germane now than ever. I don’t think I’m alone in feeling bombarded by the onslaught of content coming at me every day, be it webinar invites, Substack newsletters, or updates from online communities I’ve joined.

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Special Events

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Let’s start off the new year with some positivity—here are 25 ways your special events colleagues are positioning 2022 for a healthy, prosperous, and fabulous fiscal year.

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Stova

DECEMBER 6, 2021

It’s a new age of technology. The last decade has seen immense growth in smart tech, with watches, phones, computers, and even cars. Google Home, Siri, and Alexa devices have changed the landscape of artificial intelligence, and, more interestingly, machine learning. Now, every time you use your favorite music or video streaming platform, you are served with suggested content that is built from your own likes and dislikes.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 16, 2021

As they start wrapping up the year, the Brew Crew talks about the final quarter. It turns out that it’s the most productive season for most of them! But while some reached peak productivity in October, others are putting lots of hours in in December. In the final 2021 episode of the Event Brew podcast, Nick, Thuy, and Will talk about their workload in December and Q4 in general.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Lindsay Breining. PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. Breining has a long, accomplished history in marketing and management, previously PRA’s director of sales. She has also been PRA’s national sales manager, as well as account manager. Breining is an active member of Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) on its board of directors as director of programs for the Northern California chapter.

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Conferences that Work

DECEMBER 13, 2021

I’m a big proponent of fishbowls as a tool to manage wide-ranging group discussions. (To learn in detail about the use and implementation of fishbowls and fishbowl sandwiches , see Chapters 29 and 30 of my book Event Crowdsourcing.) So when I heard about a free tool for online fishbowls — Stooa — I thought I’d take a look. Here’s my initial Stooa review.

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Skift Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

With the stresses caused by the ongoing pandemic, there’s a growing drive to make wellness a priority. Experts explain how to incorporate wellness activities into events and keep attendees energized, whether remote or in the room. No longer relegated to the sidelines or ignored altogether, wellness activities are increasingly a crucial part of the event […].

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 10, 2021

With 26 percent of the U.S. population affected by some type of disability, planners must gather attendee information and adapt spaces, furniture, and equipment accordingly. When it comes to barriers to participating in events, Rosemarie Rosetti has experienced a whole lot of them. A wheelchair user for more than 20 years, Rosetti is a public speaker who has, more than once, been stymied by a ballroom stage with no ramp, a coach bus with no lift, and other obstacles that were simply overlooked b

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 22, 2021

What word or phrase will motivate you as we begin the first chapter of 2022? Looking ahead to 2022, the Convene editors share their Word of the Year as a way to mark the type of energy they want to bring into the new year and beyond. Light. I learned about the concept of choosing a one-word theme for the year at the end of 2020 from a podcast I listen to, Happier with Gretchen Rubin.

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EHL Insights

DECEMBER 8, 2021

While travel has?not yet resumed?its?previous levels after a period of major depression,?airlines are taking the time to take an introspective?look and?improve.?We met with?Romain?Vetter, Head of Western Switzerland for SWISS?International Air Lines , to talk about?his perspective?on the future and trends of air travel?and the challenges that the industry is facing.?.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

As of Monday, CES is planning to go forward in Las Vegas, Jan. 5-8, 2022. But with news of the Omicron variant changing day-to-day, conference organizers and sponsors are using the skills they’ve acquired in Covid times: flexibility and leveraging virtual options to replace some face-to-face experiences. The conference formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show hosted by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) attracted 180,000 attendees as recently as 2019, and maxed out in 2015 with 3,600 e

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Colombian flag carrier Avianca has announced that it has emerged from Chapter 11 after successfully completing its financial restructuring process. Avianca Holdings S.A. filed for bankruptcy protection in May 2020, citing “the unforeseeable impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.”. The carrier said it has revamped its business model, coming out of the 18 month Chapter 11 process a more efficient and financially stronger airline, with significantly reduced debt and over $1 billion of liquidity.

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Special Events

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Although we may no longer be in the eye of the storm, it’s safe to say that the majority of business owners are continuing to adapt and monitor ever-changing shifts within the industry.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The new product allows verification of Covid-vaccination and -testing status at venue entry points, based on information stored on each attendee’s mobile device. Meetings and hospitality technology provider Cvent has rolled out a new offering in collaboration with ID.me, a secure digital-identity network, to bring Covid testing- and vaccination-status verification to U.S. meetings and events in a way that maintains attendee privacy.

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Travel Pulse

DECEMBER 20, 2021

New travel restrictions and lockdown measures are cropping up among European countries as Omicron accelerates on its path to becoming COVID-19’s dominant strain.

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