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Diversity And Inclusion In Events: Paving The Way For A Better Tomorrow

Endless Events

Welcome to this week’s #EventIcons, where we’ll discuss the topic of diversity and inclusion in events. And if you’ve been following us for a while, you know this isn’t new. Because we find this to be such an important conversation, we’ve covered it a few times already. However, things like diversity and inclusion in events will always remain extremely important.

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What is Incentive Travel?

Motivation Excellence

What is Incentive Travel? Incentive travel is an important subset of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry. It is effectively a travel perk used to incentivize or motivate employees or partners. It is often tied to company goals or top performers. In this report from the University of Central Florida Rosen College of Hospitality Management , Goldblatt and Nelson define an incentive event as “a corporate sponsored meeting or trip to [ rewards and recognition

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Share information; don’t hoard it

Conferences that Work

Why would you want to share information, not hoard it? In today’s cutthroat business environment, isn’t exclusive knowledge synonymous with power — and the ability to make money? Well, if you’re a stock trader or house flipper, maybe. But I’m a consultant who has long subscribed to Jerry Weinberg’s Seventh Law of Marketing : “Give away your best ideas” and Credit Rule : “You’ll never accomplish anything if you care who gets the credit̶

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How to Get IATA Accreditation for Travel Business: Options and Steps to Take

AltexSoft Travel

Every industry has its own regulator – an authority that sets standards and improves the cooperation inside. The air travel industry is no exception. IATA stands for International Air Transport Association. Its main goal is to regulate distribution-related activities in airlines and commercial aviation such as fare calculations, revenue allocation, and baggage rules.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Create An Event Space That Is More Than Just A Place To Gather

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Event Spaces: How to Create Event Spaces that Spark Learning and Connection. AV Techniques: Projection Blending 101 – Basics You Need To Know! ? Want to learn more about designing the perfect event space to foster connections and learning? Watch this webinar about Designing Your Event With Connectivity In Mind! ?? Events being cancelled due to coronavirus.

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5 Cities on the Rise for Events in 2020

Stova

The event world is booming in North America. Last year, Las Vegas, New York, and Orlando, FL were the top three cities for which events were held. However, as 2020 takes off, planners are mixing it up — and getting more bang for their buck — in these 5 U.S. destination cities on the rise.

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Online Travel Agency Analytics: Data-Driven Approach to the Best-Cost Strategy

AltexSoft Travel

An average traveler starts researching before they even have a particular destination in mind. And it takes them about 15 weeks to make a final decision. Interestingly, in the era of flight aggregators and websites with massive hotel inventories, we still tend to trust our own instincts and dig for better and cheaper options. This also means that online travel platforms have an opportunity to affect the final decision if their proposition is very attractive.

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Making Better Event Presentations: Tactical Tips & Advice

Endless Events

Everybody take notes because we’re dropping some wisdom about event presentations. And this is a topic that will resonate with all event profs out there. Because at the end of the day, what do good presentations mean? Well, they mean that your attendees have an amazing experience. And they mean that your speakers also have a fantastic time. Two things that ultimately come together to represent an event you’re proud of.

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How to Choose a Trustworthy Event Tech Partner [the RIGHT way]

Eventtia

A quick search on Google for ‘Event Software’ yields a lot of results, almost 11,000,000 to be exact. Evidently, it’s fair to say there’s a lot of event technology platforms that promises it all.

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How to Drive Corporate Travel Program Adoption

Peak Performance Meetings and Incentives

Corporate travel programs undeniably drive profit for companies who deploy them. On average, US companies see a return of more than $12 for every $1 spent on corporate travel programing. That’s an ROI to love! So, how do you get your employees to adopt the program you have in place? Employee engagement is crucial to getting the most out of your travel program, so let’s examine how to drive corporate travel program adoption with the people who matter most – your employees.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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JW Marriott debuts in Oman’s historic capital

Travel Daily Media

The post JW Marriott debuts in Oman’s historic capital appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, announced the opening of JW Marriott Muscat, setting the stage for distinctive experiences in Oman’s historic capital. Located in the heart of Muscat’s new business hub, within the Sultanate’s largest urban development project Madinat Al-Irfan, the hotel is an integral part of the prestigious Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCE

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Here Are Our AV Quote Essentials!

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: AV Necessities: AV Quotes Essentials: Top 5 Things You Need To Know (And Top 11 You Need To Clarify). Mindful Events: Planning an Unplugged Event: How to Allow for Mindfulness. ? Need some more in-depth information about quotes? Download our Ultimate Guide to AV Quotes! ?? And the Oscar goes to… Of course we are going to talk about it.

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This is Why You Need One-Single Platform to Run Your Multiple Events

Eventtia

The recipe for any successful event is how much planning and preparation you put in beforehand. That’s a given, but sometimes it requires a little more than that, especially when planning multiple events across different locations or countries.

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Esports 101: Grasping the Phenomenon That’s Disrupting The Events Industry

Maritz Global Events

Post Authored by Taylor Ward, Strategic Accounts Manager, Live Events. Gaming and esports are two of the fastest-growing segments in the event space. From high fan engagement to unquestionable brand loyalty, gamers are pushing the boundaries of how an event experience looks from a physical and digital perspective. I have been operating in the game space since I started my own company—Hubtag—in 2011, where we produced livestreaming software for top-tier brands and streamers in the gaming industry

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Exploring new horizons of MICE travel

Travel Daily Media

The post Exploring new horizons of MICE travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. To unlock new potentials of MICE experience, ASIA DMC is participating in ITB Berlin 2020 from 4-8 March. The leading destination management company in Asia pioneers MICE travel experiences in its destination with the optimal combination of business and leisure.

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7 Inspiring Design Trends From Award Season's Most Glamorous Parties

BizBash

From attention-grabbing ceiling decor to standout floral design, here are the best event design ideas from the Academy Awards, the Grammys, the Golden Globes, and the Emmys.

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2020 Business Forecasting Tips for Event Pros

Special Events

Four tips for special events business owners to prosper in 2020

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A Primer on PCI DSS: The Standard for Credit Card Processing

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by De-de Mulligan, President and Chief Content Strategist, Mulligan Management Group. Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a global credit card processing standard that is designed for one purpose only – to ensure your guests’ payment data stays secure through the entire payment cycle. Formulated by the PCI Security Standards Council, the PCI DSS applies to any organizations—or events—that store, process or transmit cardholder data.

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ITB China postponed as coronavirus battle continues

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB China postponed as coronavirus battle continues appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Organisers at ITB China have confirmed the event will be postponed as the country continues to battle a coronavirus outbreak. The event was scheduled to be held on 13-15 May at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Centre.

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When Failing Can Be Good for Your Product Launch

Eventtia

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Wages In The Events Industry: Breaking The Taboo

Endless Events

It’s the conversation you always wanted but never had – wages in the events industry! Because we all know that in this industry, this topic is very taboo. And what do we do better than anyone else here in Event Brew? We talk about the sensitive topics that everyone is too afraid to tackle. So, just in case our episode about controversial speakers wasn’t enough, we’re going after the money.

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Tourism Australia’s business events enhances presence at AIME 2020

Travel Daily Media

The post Tourism Australia’s business events enhances presence at AIME 2020 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Tourism Australia’s dedicated business events unit, Business Events Australia has chosen to enhance its presence at AIME 2020 following the challenging start to the year, with the double impacts of the bushfires and the coronavirus on travel.

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