Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The power of incentive trips cant be overstated they can be just the morale boost your group needs. From the properties available to the experiences offered (including one of our own), in 2024 we shared numerous ideas and resources to get the ball rolling for your next incentive trip. All-Inclusive Incentives: Stormy Waters or Smooth Sailing? Incentives can be easy on the walletif you know where to look out for.
ADMEI
DECEMBER 23, 2024
The Event Architect: Designing Experiences, Not Just Events 23 December 2024 When you think of an architect, what comes to mind? Perhaps someone meticulously drafting blueprints, overseeing construction, and ensuring every beam and pillar is perfectly placed. But what if I told you that this concept of an architect extends beyond buildings and into the world of events?
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Skift Meetings
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Skift Take: Skift Meetings evaluated 3 leaders in meeting industry recruitment and found that each has its own unique niche.
Redfin
DECEMBER 23, 2024
You might be considering a house in Minneapolis, MN , or an apartment in Milwaukee, WI , as these two Midwest cities share a rich cultural history and a love for the arts. Minneapolis boasts a thriving job market and vibrant lakeside neighborhoods, while Milwaukee offers a lower cost of living and a reputation for its brewing heritage. Whether youre drawn to the bustling streets of Minneapolis or Milwaukees riverside charm, choosing the right city to call home is a big decision.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 26, 2024
The most anticipated openings of 2025, alongside big plans for brands, show how hospitality continues to evolve. New and Renovated Hotels Reflect Top Trends 2025 is a year to get excited for. With a host of exciting new hotels slated to open throughout the next 12 months, plus some major strategic visions in the works at major brands, the opportunities for every style meeting are boundless.
MICE Benelux
DECEMBER 21, 2024
As the event industry grapples with transformation, one undeniable force is emerging: Generation Z. Born between 1997 and 2012, this cohort is not just participating; theyre demanding change. The question is: are we ready to meet their expectations, or are we stuck in outdated paradigms? First, lets confront the digital dilemma. Gen Z has grown […] The post Column MPI: The Future of Events: Are We Ready for Gen Z?
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Stova
DECEMBER 26, 2024
DETAILS Discover essential strategies for maximizing trade show impact with our comprehensive report! From lead generation and ROI to innovative approaches like AI-powered networking, this resource is loaded with insights to help event organizers tackle todays biggest challenges. Unlock creative solutions to streamline processes, elevate exhibitor experiences, and achieve measurable results.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 26, 2024
For many meeting professionals, taking a well-deserved breath after a year of planning large conventions, attending the International Association of Exhibitions & Events (IAEE) Expo! Expo! is an annual tradition. This year was no exception. An estimated 1,700 attendees passed through the West Hall doors at Los Angeles Convention Center the second week of December.
Redfin
DECEMBER 23, 2024
You might be considering a house in Fresno, CA , or an apartment in Bakersfield, CA , as these two Central California cities share many similarities, from agricultural roots to close-knit communities. Fresno offers a more vibrant cultural scene and access to Yosemite National Park, while Bakersfield provides a lower cost of living and strong ties to country music heritage.
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Here are nine old and new snippets of wisdom that spoke to me at some point in 2024. And a bonus at the end “Leadership is no longer part of a job description: something anointed on the chosen few. Leadership is a role to be adopted when needed, and then passed on when the need has gone. It’s a dynamic thing, moving around the organisation, reshaping the organisation as it passes from individual to individual, team to team.” “Is your organisation irrelevant?
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 27, 2024
Providing extra, valuable speaker content for completing a post-event survey could help encourage participation. PCMAs Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, communicate and collaborate. Heres a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion. My association is looking to increase engagement with our post-event attendee surveys, Rebekah McWain , CMP, director of events for Insights Association, wrote on the PCMA Catalyst forum.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 27, 2024
From the thousands, no, millions of celebrations around the globe that will ring in the new year, what are the best takeaways for meeting profs? We scoured the web to find the grandest, the wildest and even the wackiest ways we Earthlings will greet the arrival of our latest revolution around the sun. These we distilled into four megatrends to tuck into your to-do files for an OMG event in 2025.
Gavel International
DECEMBER 23, 2024
Reading Time: 5 minutes A positive company culture has become one of the best ways to land and keep high-performing, experienced, and dedicated employees: 47% of active job seekers cite company culture as their driving reason for looking for work. 46% of job seekers cite company culture as very important when choosing to apply to a company out of a total of 88% of job seekers indicating that culture has some importance to them. 35% of U.S. workers said they would decline an offer for the perfec
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 27, 2024
In search of a mind-blowing incentive that will leave attendees in awe? Try Romanias Hotel of Ice, where guests indulge in a winter wonderland, surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Plus, thanks to a December 10 agreement by the European Council, youll be able to seamlessly tack a few extra stamps on those passports. Stressed about San Franciscos hotel strike and how it will impact an upcoming meeting?
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Experimentation is what drives any industry forward, and events are no different. Throughout the year, several event production experts and meeting professionals showcased, discussed and ideated about experiential events. Event Case Study: Walmart Experience at CES 2024 This was Walmarts first appearance at CES. The executives at the company attended the event with the idea to show CES attendees what the company has accomplished in the technology world.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 23, 2024
How event tech helped planners create better events in 2024 The secret sauce of any significant event is ultimately the event technology, which adds the finishing touch to the visual aesthetic. Whether it is the lighting, the video component or the AI app integration, every element shapes an events structure. Below are some top stories we produced in 2024 to help planners improve their event design with the technology we have at our disposal.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Food and beverages can make or break an event, often leaving a lasting impression on attendees. Was there variety? Was the food well-prepared? Did the flavor profiles shine? Were mocktails offered alongside cocktails? These details matter. To help event planners deliver memorable culinary experiences, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of essential food and beverage stories from this past year to help planners leave their attendees stomachs satisfied.
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