Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

It’s finally here – the only virtual event guide you’ll ever need! But why? Well, i n early 2020, the world as we knew it took an unexpected turn. With a pandemic sweeping the globe, and leaders urging citizens to stay home in an effort to contain it, the events industry was turned on its head. How could a sector that thrived in bringing people together and establishing powerful relationships survive a cataclysm like this?

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The Abbi Agency

JULY 29, 2020

We’ve shared how The Abbi Agency uses a performance-driven public relations approach for our clients. It starts with a strong strategy to help gain visibility through targeted, optimized PR. We’re looking to maximize every element of our client campaigns to increase your marketing reach, create a lasting impression and build credibility in a way advertising can’t.

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 6, 2020

Is employee recognition software good for your business? Unquestionably, but you have to ask yourself the following questions first: In the last two months, how often did you need to give your employees useful recognition? Do you recognize many employees? Do your employees recognize each other throughout the day ? Is your mission or your revenue dependent upon this recognition?

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Pádraic Gilligan

JULY 2, 2020

by Pádraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & Managing Partner, SoolNua Prognosis for recovery of Incentive Travel Maybe it’s a lame analogy but here goes anyway. Today’s incentive travel industry is like an elite athlete who has just done her cruciate ligament. When the crunch happens she knows it’s serious but hopes, at the same.

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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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MeetingsNet

JULY 17, 2020

Here's what you need to know to take your virtual event from good to great. Make your streaming event stand out from the crowd and wow attendees. Brought to you by: Event planners are adaptable. So it’s no surprise they are being asked to become virtual event experts practically overnight. But this raises a new problem—how do you make your events stand out in a virtual environment?

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Conferences that Work

JULY 6, 2020

How can we successfully work with others for change and action? During the last eight months, I’ve been striving to save a tiny liberal arts school , Marlboro College , from closure. I’ve felt compelled to do this work, not only because the school sits at the heart of rural Marlboro, Vermont , where I’ve lived since 1978, but also because I taught there for ten years (1983-1993) and have a deep affection for the College’s rare form of education.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 30, 2020

During these times, when the number of flights has drastically dropped, every penny counts. Even before the pandemic, the industry was going through a crisis, so airlines fought hard to track down and close every loophole. There are, unfortunately, a lot of them, one being the revenue leakage. Often created by travel agents and customers (both accidentally and not), these holes account for about 3 percent of the airline’s revenue.

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 2, 2020

The upcoming holiday is typically a time of great fun with family and friends, and it’s especially nice when it falls over the weekend. Things may be a little different this year, but we have a few tips for making July 4 th festive despite closures and social distancing restrictions. Make Use of Patriotic Décor. Even if you don’t usually do much decorating, this year may be a great time to start.

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Eventtia

JULY 22, 2020

The popularity of virtual events and meetings is skyrocketing and this trend is only set to continue. But of course, none of this would be possible without the technology that makes connecting people online possible.

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Stova

JULY 30, 2020

One of the best things about the mass switch to virtual conferences and events is the sheer amount of innovation it has sparked. Agile event technology companies with vision are continuously building solutions to meet the evolving needs of their clients’ online events. As a result, true partnerships between event organizers and tech companies have arisen, all with the goal of creating extraordinary attendee experiences.

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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.

Conferences that Work

JULY 20, 2020

What’s the best way to hold a discussion online? For years I’ve been successfully facilitating in-person group discussions at meetings, using the simple fishbowl and fishbowl sandwich processes. These techniques work because at any moment, only a small, clearly defined, (but constantly changing) group of people are involved in the discussion.

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Endless Events

JULY 24, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Event Help: Read This Before Planning A Hybrid Event! Networking: The Future Is Now: Networking For Hybrid Events. ? Speaking of hybrid events, if you want more tips and tricks on how to better integrate virtual event aspects into people’s daily lives, check out our Virtual Event/Life Balance Webinar! Hybrid, Hybrid, Hybrid.

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CSI DMC

JULY 23, 2020

Debi Kinney is an award winning business strategist and hospitality industry expert. She serves as General Manager and Director of Sales for CSI DMC, Las Vegas. Finding a mentor and mentoring others have always been important in one’s career path, but in today’s world especially it is critical to find mentors to work with and mentees to help along the way.

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Eventbrite

JULY 2, 2020

COVID-19 has made online events more popular than ever — from a health perspective, it’s the safest way to gather while COVID-19 transmission remains a risk. But there are still risks associated with an online event that warrant consideration. Be aware of those risks and consider the following when planning your next online event: Control […].

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Special Events

JULY 13, 2020

Well-structured internships in the special event industry can pay off for both the company and the intern, says Jennifer Taylor.

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Stova

JULY 22, 2020

What’s better than shiny, new technology? As virtual event innovators, we here at MeetingPlay make it our mission to bring the best solutions to our clients. With that in mind, we have some exciting new virtual platform updates to share with the world.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 13, 2020

How can we entwine content and connection during an online conference? During a MeetingsCommunity (MeCo) discussion thread “ Networking at conferences ” last week, Sharon Fisher posted this. Sharon’s post. Hi all, I am coming in very late to this conversation, but figured it’s never too late to share. For the last two years, I have been pondering “why is there such a big separation between content and networking?

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Endless Events

JULY 31, 2020

?? The Best of the Best: Virtual Resource: Virtual Event Guide – All-In-One Free Book! Let’s Discuss: So, What Is A Hybrid Event, Really? ?? New e-book alert! ??. We created the ultimate Virtual Events Handbook ! With over 60 pages of information and resources, you’ll learn everything you need to know about virtual events. Another wedding in a pandemic!

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MeetingsNet

JULY 23, 2020

The GBAC STAR accreditation for combating the spread of COVID-19 is a feather in the cap of a growing number of facilities. The push by meeting and event facilities to be known for implementing “the industry’s highest standards for cleaning and disinfecting” is in full swing. The proof: Two major convention centers in California put out press releases on the same day in July claiming to be “the first convention center on the West Coast” to achieve the Global Biorisk Advisory Council’s STAR accre

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Best Corporate Events

JULY 30, 2020

Event Safety is Our Priority. Live Event Safety Protocol for COVID-19. Our 30+ virtual programs and events have been a blessing for clients wanting to educate and entertain their teams during this pandemic, but live events will be returning soon to the cheers of corporate America. However, The nature of the COVID-19 pandemic is unpredictable – no one truly knows when it will be safe to return to live events again.

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FICP

JULY 14, 2020

Did you miss Part 1 – Planning for Your Mental Health? Check it out on The Blog here. . With regards to our physical well-being, studies show that being sedentary can pose severe immediate.

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Stova

JULY 13, 2020

You’ve heard the buzz among event professionals: Virtual events will never replace in-person events. That the future of the events industry is hybrid. We don’t disagree. But there is one aspect of meetings and events where virtual is coming out a clear winner: Data. Just think about it. Data has already shown us that compared to their in-person counterparts, attendance rates at virtual conferences and trade shows have skyrocketed.

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Special Events

JULY 6, 2020

This event industry pro offers examples of how event professionals can pivot their businesses during the COVID crisis.

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Endless Events

JULY 2, 2020

It’s time to talk about safety – and that means CDC guidelines for events. Because in a world where COVID-19 is still present, planners need to start getting up to date with the program. As the economy starts opening back up, the events industry has to keep up with the measures put in place to protect people. Hybrid events will come into play.

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Eventtia

JULY 3, 2020

Hybrid events are here to stay—especially with the current state of the world.

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Best Corporate Events

JULY 15, 2020

Giving back to the communities we live and work in has always been a priority at Best Corporate Events. All over the country, our charitable programs are some of the most popular with our clients, because they love to have fun while doing good as much as we do. This has allowed us to facilitate thousands of donations to organizations and communities in need.

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 3, 2020

Comfort, safety, cleanliness, rest, food, and drinks — these are the things we expect under the broad umbrella of lodging. And we often get them. The hospitality industry evolved into various businesses that propose different customer experiences by adopting new technologies, practices, and cultural trends. The adoption of, say, IoT devices gave us new ways to collect and process data.

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Stova

JULY 7, 2020

Let’s keep it real.it’s been a long couple of months. The event industry is, to put it simply, different. Unknown challenges continue to appear, COVID-19 cases ebb and flow throughout the United States, and there is a light at the end of the tunnel that we all keep reaching for. But, miraculously, the event industry is as resilient as it ever was. Every week a new virtual event solution appears, the next best thing is shouted from the rooftop, and technology companies scramble to be the “best of

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Special Events

JULY 27, 2020

This event marketing pro explains why Ross Geller from TV show "Friends" has some useful advice.

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Endless Events

JULY 31, 2020

News recently broke out that IMEX America 2020 won’t be taking place. And it’s been hitting a lot of people in the industry extremely hard, which is understandable. IMEX has also been regarded as one of the most important events for planners and professionals, not just in the US, but all over the world. Seeing this incredible and monumental experience make the decision to cancel can have quite an emotional impact.

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Just Right Destination Management

JULY 10, 2020

Beach Party Theme | Sun, Surf, and Sand on Amelia Island. When our clients landed on the beach front of Amelia Island, a fabulous beach party theme went hand in hand with the venue’s spectacular views. Soft ambient lighting from string lights to complement the setting sun. Teals and pinks to play up the upscale yet laid back vibe of the island. Fun, breeze-friendly décor, relaxing entertainment, fresh seafood, and tropical drinks.

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Best Corporate Events

JULY 1, 2020

When the Going got tough…We got Virtual. We were in our groove, delivering nearly 1,000 events in 2019, all across America, while maintaining our #1 ranked Customer TrustScore of 4.9/5.0. Then, the Live Events Industry collapsed and vanished in an instant. The calm actually allowed us to reflect. We’d been so busy for so long delivering In-Person events that we didn’t have time for much else.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 27, 2020

Exactly one year ago, at the age of 68, I started running daily for the first time in my life. Since then, I’ve shared a few things learned along the way. Today I thought: why not provide a seasonal guide to what I wear for running? [Note: There are no affiliate links in this post (or on this website), and I have no connection with any of the sellers or companies mentioned.].

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Redfin

JULY 30, 2020

You may be surprised to know that home inspection costs can vary widely from state-to-state. What it costs for a house in New York, NY to be inspected most likely will be different than a home in Portland, OR. Quite often, the cost can also vary from inspector to inspector. With a better understanding of why you need a home inspection, who should be conducting the inspection, and what a good home inspector looks for during an inspection, you’ll be in a better position to know what to expect when

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Special Events

JULY 15, 2020

Wedding expert Kylie Carlson shares tips on bringing in the ideal wedding client for specific businesses.

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