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Microphones For Events: How Many Do You Need?

Endless Events

How often do you sit around thinking about microphones for events? Probably not all that often. But that doesn’t mean you should disregard this part of your event! Because this is quite as much of a black and white question as you might think. While there is a logic to how many microphones you need, the answer isn’t straightforward. Well, at least not as straightforward as it seems.

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Airline Marketing and Advertising Use Cases from American Airlines, Ryanair, Air France, and Others

AltexSoft Travel

Airline industry made an impact on how we buy things today, and how those things are marketed. Just a couple of examples: electronic tickets were first developed for fare ticketing, while one of the first online booking systems was built by airline distribution company SABRE. Airline companies were also the first to practice eCommerce by founding and operating online travel agencies (OTA).

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Don't be scared of Facial Recognition (at events)

Stova

There’s been a lot of noise lately around facial recognition, namely about how invasive it is. Last year, major festivals came together to ban it. There have also been stories around using facial recognition to surveil people. But there are major differences between these headlines and how facial recognition is being used at events. Facial Recognition can be used to provide a personalized experience for your attendees.

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VR-Based Site Inspections Take Another Step Forward

MeetingsNet

InterContinental Hotels is piloting improved virtual-reality functionality that allows planners to customize set-ups in the event space they’re viewing. A new generation of virtual reality aimed at the meetings and events market has been developed by Accenture’s Extended Reality practice in collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, making remote site inspections more robust for meeting planners.

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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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Surface Pro X Review: An Event Professional’s Perspective

Endless Events

It’s time for a juicy Surface Pro X review! So, you already know that here at the Event Tech Podcast, we love teaching you about hardware. A few weeks ago, we even had the Samsung Galaxy Fold review , courtesy of proud owner Will Curran. And today, we’re keeping the reviews and opinions coming. Only this time around, we’re laying out everything you need to know about the Surface Pro X, whether it’s a good choice for an event planner and other important details.

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Unlearning is crucial for change

Conferences that Work

Unlearning is crucial for change. We often think of change as additive. We become wiser by “learning something new”. What we often overlook is that changing our beliefs, attitudes, and assumptions involves unlearning as well as learning. “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read & write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn” — Alvin Toffler.

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How to Use Technology in Your Event’s Favor

Special Events

Technology is the big player in special events today--here's how to stay the boss.

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Here Are Endless’ Greatest Hits!

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Of the Best: Endless’ Greatest Hits: Our Most Helpful and Influential Event Blog Posts of All Time. Event WiFi: How To Use WiFi As An Event Sponsorship Asset. ? Using WiFi as a sponsorship asset is one thing. Negotiating Event WiFi is another. Watch our webinar on How to Negotiate Hotel WiFi! ?? Why Alicia Keys is the MC we didn’t know we needed.

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Phoenix Is Just What The Doctor Ordered

MeetingsNet

Book your medical meeting at the heart of healthcare innovation and biomedical advancement. Brought to you by: In Phoenix, meetings are our specialty. And, with a diverse portfolio of conference-friendly accommodations, an award-winning convention center, convenient airport access, a burgeoning downtown scene and access to medical innovation campuses, Phoenix is emerging as a cutting-edge destination for medical meetings.

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BestCities enter 20th anniversary as Madrid takes Global Forum baton

Travel Daily Media

The post BestCities enter 20th anniversary as Madrid takes Global Forum baton appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. BestCities have reached a monumental 20th anniversary milestone off the back of the 2019 Copenhagen Global Forum success, as Madrid takes the baton for the year ahead. The alliance is celebrating 20 years of bringing experience and knowledge to the meetings industry and creating connections and legacy with their clients and destination collective across the last t

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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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How Rental Pros Can Marry the Ideas of the Bride and Groom

Special Events

Use your expertise in event rental to guide engaged couples to the wedding of their dreams.

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BLOG – TRAVEL TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 2020

Open Destinations

Service providers like Airbnb, Skyscanner, Expedia and Tripadvisor have transformed the travel industry. They, amongst others, have been trailblazers in the shift from traditional booking methods to technology-lead equivalents designed for today’s connected world. . Technology and travel are constant;y pushing each other to new heights and expanding what is possible.

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Jennifer Murphy Attends the Swiss Travel Mart

Atlas Travel

By Jennifer Murphy. I recently had the pleasure of attending STM (Swiss Travel Mart) in Lucerne, Switzerland. STM is Switzerland’s most important inbound travel trade show and provides a professional platform to showcase the entire range of tourism products and services in Switzerland. Over the course of two days, roughly 460 international buyers and 350 Swiss exhibitors met during 20-minute pre-scheduled appointments.

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Building relationships in corporate travel

Travel Daily Media

The post Building relationships in corporate travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) announced it has named Bruce Hanna as regional director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in ACTE. In this role, he will be responsible for collaborating with ACTE global members and partners as the organisation works to bring the best in education and networking opportunities to the corporate travel industry worldwide.

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How to Increase Event Attendance by Identifying New Sources

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by Rachel Stephan, Event Marketing Strategist, sensov/ event marketing. For many associations, events are key strategies for member outreach and growth. To increase event attendance, yearly conferences must consistently achieve their goals for growth and evolution. Reaching new attendees remains a consistent challenge for 90 percent of meeting planners, and it is of critical importance.

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BLOG – TAKING CONTROL TO GROW YOUR TRAVEL BUSINESS

Open Destinations

For tour operators, travel agencies and DMCs, having control over their back, mid and front office operations is of paramount importance. Now mobile technology has developed and become commonplace in travel, providers have control over their customers during and after their trips too. But where should travel providers aim to increase control? And what can they expect to achieve by taking it?

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4 Creative Incentive Trip Ideas Your Employees will Love

MTI Events

Creative incentive trips and tips from MTI Events.

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Art metropolis for business

Travel Daily Media

The post Art metropolis for business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Set in the historic Museum Square district, Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam’s central location is ideal for business travellers. Roy Tomassen, general manager of the Conservatorium Hotel Amsterdam talks about the unique MICE offerings of the hotel and how you can combine a business meeting with a walk to the world’s largest collection of works by Vincent van Gogh or visit a show at The Royal Concertgebouw

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5 Steps for Planning Your First B2B Event

Eventtia

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Crew management in airlines: planning and scheduling with Sabre, Jeppesen, and others

AltexSoft Travel

On par with fuel, crew related costs are the major operating expense for airlines. Even minor mistakes in planning labor resources can result in extra financial losses. The good news is that carriers can save billions of dollars through more sophisticated scheduling systems. In this article, we’ll talk about the main challenges of crew management, how IT systems cope with them, and what the AltexSoft team has learned from the experience of working with aviation projects.

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#EventIcons Special: 200 Episodes Of Iconic Conversations!

Endless Events

It’s a very special day because it’s an #EventIcons special! That’s right everyone, we are proud to be here today, celebrating 200 episodes of the show. And if you’ve been following us for a while, you know we’ve recently celebrated four years on the air. But because one celebration simply isn’t enough, we’re taking it one step further.

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The Ritz-Carlton Osaka: Old-world European charm in a bustling Asian city

Travel Daily Media

The post The Ritz-Carlton Osaka: Old-world European charm in a bustling Asian city appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Whether visiting Osaka for business, to take in the sights or as a night’s stop before tackling the hour-long journey to Kyoto, The Ritz-Carlton Osaka is an easy choice for indulgent rest and recovery. . As you approach the old English-manor style building in Umeda district, you almost forget you’re in Asia as suited, top hat-wearing doormen smile warmly and

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Grand Hyatt: Kochi’s answer to MICE in the backwaters

Travel Daily Media

The post Grand Hyatt: Kochi’s answer to MICE in the backwaters appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Shrikant Wakharkar. In a free-wheeling conversation about increasing MICE tourism to the beautiful backwaters of Kerala, TD speaks to Shrikant Wakharkar, the general manager of Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty and Mausam Bhattacharjee, area director of sales at Hyatt Hotels Corporation.

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Kobe Bryant: LVCVA postpones all activity in light of tragic helicopter crash

Travel Daily Media

The post Kobe Bryant: LVCVA postpones all activity in light of tragic helicopter crash appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has announced it will postpone all activity surrounding the launch of its advertising campaign, in light of the tragic crash that claimed the lives of Kobe Bryant , his daughter Gianna, and others on board.

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Controversial Speakers At Events: The Breakdown

Endless Events

The tea is hotter than ever today and all thanks to the topic of controversial speakers! So, you already know that the Event Brew dares to tackle topics without a filter. And the conversations you hear on this podcast are as candid as they get within the events industry. This is why we decided to go ahead and touch upon the whole ordeal of controversial speakers at events.

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