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The 3 Attendee Questions: What They Want to Know About Each Other

Endless Events

Everybody gather ’round because we’re talking attendee questions that matter! So, when you’re putting an event together, what is the most important thing on your mind? Who are you doing this for? And who will ultimately decide the success of your event? Obviously, the answer is your attendees. And if there is one thing they look for in a meeting or conference, it’s a connection.

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Your Guide to Vendor Management

Motivation Excellence

When you think about the people who are most important to your business, what are the groups that come to mind? Customers and employees are probably at the top of the list, and rightly so. You don’t have a business without either of them. But what about vendors? Problems with a vendor can disrupt even the most well-structured of businesses, and that kind of disruption stresses your employees and often spells disaster for your clients.

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How to Use Data and Analytics to Plan a More Impressive Event

Stova

Editor's Note: This is a guest post contribution. Author bylines and information are found at the end of each post. To learn more about submitting guest content to the MeetingPlay Blog email Lori.E @meetingplay.com.

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How to facilitate a community discussion using fishbowl

Conferences that Work

What’s the best way to facilitate a community discussion? Recently, I had to answer that question at short notice. My task: design and facilitate a two-hour community discussion in response to a bombshell announcement made by the largest employer in my tiny rural hometown of Marlboro, Vermont. The community was in shock. Consequently, I felt it was important to use a discussion format that: Supported respectful dialog from a variety of constituencies; Created an environment that was as saf

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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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The Future of Events: Event Team Members Of The Next Decade

Endless Events

There’s no time like the present to reflect on the future of events. Was that too meta? Because what we really mean is – what will define the event team members of the next decade? With yet another decade coming to an end soon, the team behind Event Brew decided to put their heads together. And, of course, have a conversation about what they think will change in our industry when it comes to teams.

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Event Incentives That Drive Attendance

Motivation Excellence

Whether you’re hosting a gallery opening or you’re a corporation running a business seminar, it can take a lot of effort to market your event. After all of the planning and preparation that goes into an event, it would be incredibly disheartening to have an event with no attendees. By finding the right event incentives, you can encourage more people to sign up and go.

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A PR Pro’s Publicity Tips for Event Planners

Special Events

Defiant Public Relations CEO Sabrina Hutchinson shares secrets for getting valuable publicity for special events

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Refreshing Company Holiday Party Ideas that Will Delight Your Guests

Endless Events

If your corporate party needs a little refreshing you have come to the right place! We are bringing you some new and unique company holiday party ideas that will breathe life into your next event. If you find yourself doing the same thing year after year your employees might be bored or even dread coming to the holiday party. Remember, a company holiday party is a time to bring everyone together and celebrate the year.

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8 considerations for your events website

Eventtia

Your online presence is more important than ever when it comes to hosting an event. Your website sets the tone for your event and acts as a one-stop destination for your attendees to receive information and purchase tickets. It’s prime real estate for event organizers to get the website design right from the get-go. A great event website educates, entertains, and entices people to attend your event.

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Getting Burned by Attendee Churn? What It Is and Why it Happens

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by De-de Mulligan, President & Chief Content Strategist, Mulligan Management Group. Without fail, it happens every year. A certain percentage of your conference participants don’t return. Don’t renew their association membership. They disappeared. This is attendee churn. A little is expected. A lot raises eyebrows in the executive offices, which is something no one wants to experience.

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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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Join OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 and get hold of the Russian travel market

Travel Daily Media

The post Join OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 and get hold of the Russian travel market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Following the success of the 2019 event, OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020, the annual travel market in Russia will be back and the early bird registration is now open. Next year’s highly anticipated three-day event will take place at the Expocentre in Moscow from the 8 – 10 September 2020.

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The Disney Plus Impact On The Events Industry

Endless Events

Who’s ready for an exciting talk about the impact of Disney Plus on the events industry? Because here to deliver your weekly dose of tech news is the Event Tech Podcast! And whether you already have your subscription or simply can’t stand to hear about the streaming service anymore, you’ll want to pay attention. It’s an exciting topic we’re tackling here, particularly when it comes down to the impact the streaming service has on our beloved industry.

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Six Tips for Reducing Risk at Events

Special Events

The safety of event attendees has never been more important--here are six tips from an expert.

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Airline Reservation Systems and Passenger Service Systems: Navitaire, Amadeus Altea, SabreSonic and more

AltexSoft Travel

Hundreds of flights canceled. Thousands of passengers stuck at airports. Family events missed. Vacations spoiled. Travel plans screwed up. Million-dollar deals crumbed. Looks like a scene from an apocalyptic movie. Except that we are describing real-life situations caused by small failures in the computer system. Something that happens quite often nowadays.

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Join OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 and get hold of the Russian travel market

Travel Daily Media

The post Join OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020 and get hold of the Russian travel market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Following the success of the 2019 event, OTDYKH Leisure Fair 2020, the annual travel market in Russia will be back and the early bird registration is now open. Next year’s highly anticipated three-day event will take place at the Expocentre in Moscow from the 8 – 10 September 2020.

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We’ve All Sat Through Horrible Presentations: Don’t Be That Presenter!

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Event Presentations: How to Make a Good Presentation in 10 Steps. Event WiFi: 10 Best Tips to Make the Most of Your Event WiFi. AV Terms: Production Schedule And Show Flow: What Is The Difference? ? Want to know more about how to save on event WiFi? Make sure to check out our guide on How to Save Up to $30,000 on your Venue WiFi!

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#EventIcons Anniversary: Celebrating 4 Years Of Iconic Conversations!

Endless Events

Can you believe we’re actually celebrating yet another #EventIcons anniversary? And that’s it’s already been four years since Will Curran began this journey? Either way, and whether you’ve been tuning in since 2015 or you just recently found out about the show, we couldn’t be happier that we get to celebrate with you! Four years of iconic guests, four years of creativity, four years of pushing the boundaries of the events industry.

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9 MICE locations in Spain that will elevate your next event

Travel Daily Media

The post 9 MICE locations in Spain that will elevate your next event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Guggenheim Museum. Do you want to make your meetings and conferences a success? Surprise your guests with awe-inspiring venues. From vibrant big cities to historically and culturally fascinating towns and countryside, there are a lot of MICE locations in Spain.

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Small meetings with a big heart: MICE & lifestyle unite in Sukhumvit

Travel Daily Media

The post Small meetings with a big heart: MICE & lifestyle unite in Sukhumvit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Board Room at Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20. A lifestyle wellness destination delivering the ultimate urban experience, Well Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit 20 combines a well-balanced lifestyle through its dedicated MICE facilities.

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Face-to-face meetings still trump tech-facilitated interactions

Travel Daily Media

The post Face-to-face meetings still trump tech-facilitated interactions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Even though we are living in a tech-driven world and we have seen the benefits of the latest technology on how we communicate, an overwhelming majority (91%) of event planners value face-to-face meetings more than video interactions or conference calls, according to the latest research from Accor.

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