Endless Events
APRIL 18, 2022
The Event Tech Podcast is often so excited about all the innovation, new event platforms, and other event tech solutions on the market that we forget to talk about the digital divide in the events industry. Let’s face it: most event technology needs a strong internet connection to run smoothly. But what about those who don’t have their own Wi-Fi set up?
Smart Meetings
APRIL 22, 2022
We hear it repeatedly: business is back, events are happening, Zoom fatigue is real…but the reality is, events are not only happening, they’re happening safely. The recent celebration of Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) provided our industry with an opportunity to step back from the chaos of the last two years and assess not only where we have been, but where we are going.
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Conferences that Work
APRIL 18, 2022
I’ve been writing about hybrid meetings for a long time; my first post was in February 2010. The COVID19 pandemic created an explosion of interest in hybrid meetings, and the marketplace and event professionals are still defining what “hybrid” means. (No, sticking a streaming camera in the back of the room does not make an in-person meeting hybrid.
Special Events
APRIL 17, 2022
Unpredictability is best avoided in business, so you must learn how to use each stage of the marketing funnel to your advantage as soon as possible.
Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.
Endless Events
APRIL 22, 2022
There’s been a lot of talk in the events industry about the community model. It comes with a slew of benefits, including continuous audience engagement and endless branding opportunities. Since it’s such an amazing addition (or should we say foundation) to an event planner’s event strategy , event profs must learn how to build an event community. .
Smart Meetings
APRIL 22, 2022
Does this sound familiar? “It’s really your relationships, your team that helped make these wins,” reflected Traci Hong, assistant vice president of corporate events at LPL Financial and a guest in this week’s Smart Chat Live! conversation, “The Great Contemplation: Lessons in Leadership for Empowering Your Events Team.” Hong was joined by speakers Cindy Brewer, principal of LEO Events; Natasha Ashworth, manager of sales programs and events for FedEx Services, and Shelley Hodgkinson, senio
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Special Events
APRIL 18, 2022
See Gretchen Culver during The Special Event May 2-5 in Anaheim.
Eventbrite
APRIL 22, 2022
Temperatures are starting to warm up and people are excited to get outside and celebrate the return of spring and summer weather. Everyone is thinking “green” — both in terms of plants and the planet. That makes late spring and early summer perfect for focusing on nature and sustainability. Green events let you celebrate nature […].
Smart Meetings
APRIL 21, 2022
Tourism, for all its economic and personal growth potential, has a massive environmental footprint. Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In a report by World Travel & Tourism Council and JLL, “ Destination 2030: Global Cities’ Readiness For Sustainable Tourism Growth ,” the two organizations take a look at the cities making tourism sustainable.
Meeting Package
APRIL 21, 2022
Helsinki, Finland – 21 st April 2022. MeetingPackage, a company voted as the 2022 best online venue booking software globally, has attracted more well-known professionals to its leadership team. All new members share the company’s mission of having 100,000 venues bookable by 2025 end in real-time with the ease of booking hotels or travel.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Special Events
APRIL 20, 2022
A sneak peak of what to expect during Catersource + The Special Event
Solimar International
APRIL 21, 2022
Celebrate Earth Day… Everyday! For most people, Earth Day is just another normal day. We might celebrate by posting an aesthetic earth infographic on our Instagram stories or remembering to drop our disposable water bottle in the recycling bin. Our earth does so much for the people of this planet every single day, providing all the essentials we need to live a happy and healthy life.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 19, 2022
Between the Great Resignation , the tight labor market and the increase in remote work, team building has never been more important. Professionally facilitated team-building activities help boost employee engagement, loyalty and retention. And they add some welcome fun to the workplace. If you have any sort of involvement with corporate team building programs, you already know those things.
Cort
APRIL 19, 2022
One of the exciting things about the changing seasons is the opportunity to express your creativity in different ways throughout the year. Whether this is with new clothing, interior and exterior decor, or in your event design there are a variety of ways to make every season special in its own way. . As an event planner, you’re in a unique position to provide attendees with an experience that’s not limited to the season we’re in.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Special Events
APRIL 20, 2022
A sneak peak of what to expect during Catersource + The Special Event
Ulterior Events
APRIL 21, 2022
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Smart Meetings
APRIL 22, 2022
Atlantis Rises. Atlantis Paradise Island. You can’t get more fresh, breezy and ocean-surrounded than Atlantis Paradise Island but the nearly 25-year-old property has announced the completion dates of ongoing renovations as well as some new and covet-able accommodations that will have meeting planners dreaming of the legendary Bahamas pink property while spring ebbs and summer arrives.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 18, 2022
Two large medical shows are using the Pennsylvania Convention Center within the next month, but requiring proof of vaccination would relieve them of enforcing a renewed mask mandate within their own space. Last week’s announcement by the Philadelphia Health Commissioner Cheryl Bettigole that, effective April 18, masks must be worn in hotels, restaurants, shops, and other indoor public places, will likely affect two conventions and exhibitions as well as other public events coming to the Pennsylv
Special Events
APRIL 19, 2022
A sneak peak of what to expect during Catersource + The Special Event
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 19, 2022
Tammy Blount-Canavan, then executive vice president and principal at Fired-Up! Culture, leads a session at PCMA Convening Leaders 2020. The hospitality industry veteran has been named CEO of Visit Seattle. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME, who will become CEO of Visit Seattle on May 9, spent more than a decade leading CVBs in two Western cities, first in Tacoma, Washington, and then in Monterey, California.
Eventbrite
APRIL 21, 2022
Fans everywhere are excited to see their favorite artists perform in person again. Getting back to hosting music events doesn’t necessarily mean returning to the way things were pre-pandemic, though — you’ll have to think about how to promote your venue with new considerations in mind. The landscape of events has changed, and your artists […].
Leonardo
APRIL 20, 2022
Listen closely and you might hear that the birds are chirping and there are fresh buds on trees… That’s right, spring is here. It’s the time of year to knock the dust off and freshen things up around your home – and in your hotel marketing. . It’s important to take stock of your listing on major travel channels at least once a year. Depending on your area, the summer high season is around the corner.
EHL Insights
APRIL 19, 2022
The pandemic and subsequent economic crisis have had a significant impact on many industries and have changed them permanently. The hospitality industry has been particularly affected: in 2020, 15.8 million fewer overnight stays were recorded in Switzerland and 40’400 jobs were lost. The experts at EHL are confronted with the effects of these changes on a daily basis.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 22, 2022
New research finds that event business picked up strongly starting in February. But several big cities are still way down on overall business travel. Is that an opportunity for meetings? A report from The Knowland Group released this week shows that once the scare from the Omicron variant of Covid-19 died down in February, the pent-up demand for in-person business events was unleashed.
DCI
APRIL 18, 2022
Robyn Domber, DCI’s Vice President of Research, was just published in the prestigious Economic Development Journal, in an article about our latest research study Talent Wars: How COVID-19 Reshaped the Battle. The article profiles DCI’s national survey of more than 1,000 working-age people across the U.S. who moved during the pandemic. It reveals important insights into what triggered relocation during COVID-19, talent migration trends, views on the importance of cash incentive offers, findings o
ITA Group
APRIL 21, 2022
How to Get Consistent Partner Feedback Using Voice of Partner Surveys. Selling through the channel is becoming more complicated and has higher stakes than ever before. To earn, maintain and grow revenue, channel leaders must make informed decisions that position their channel partner programs for success. Leaders are grappling to get answers to critical questions: How can we be easier to work with?
Redfin
APRIL 18, 2022
Imagine your apartment filled with the sun illuminating the art on the walls, the scent of your favorite candle wafting through the air, all while wrapped in your favorite blanket – you’ve just imagined a cozy apartment. A cozy apartment is defined in many ways since everyone has their own sense of coziness. For some, that may be adding greenery around the apartment, opting for soft lighting, or adding décor that compliments a room.
Meet Green
APRIL 22, 2022
The MeetGreen team loves a good challenge, especially if it involves working together and making the world a better place. Kathryn Kellogg from “Going Zero Waste” created a zero-waste challenge that inspired our team. During February, we began our journey to take on this challenge and learn from one another throughout the 28 days. Zero Waste.
Eventtia
APRIL 20, 2022
Both a virtual event and an in-person event have their own advantages. An in-person event is obviously superior when it comes to face-to-face interaction and networking opportunities. However, virtual events offer the ability for organizers to invite speakers, talents, and attendees from halfway across the world without having to worry about travel and accommodation costs.
ITA Group
APRIL 19, 2022
Engaging Employees in Your ESG Strategy: A New White Paper. Now more than ever, employees are requiring companies to improve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts. According to Willis Towers Watson, 55% of employees would choose to work for a socially responsible company , even if the salary offered was lower. Despite this increased emphasis on transparency and improvement in ESG strategies, many efforts have still focused on surface-level initiatives that don’t always connect
Redfin
APRIL 21, 2022
Los Angeles, California is an iconic city, and probably the first city that comes to mind when you think of California. Home to the Hollywood sign and celebrities galore, it shouldn’t come as a shock that 4 million people live in “the City of Angels.” However, LA’s median home sale price is around $950,000 which may not be in your budget. Don’t fret, there are plenty of affordable Los Angeles suburbs to consider house hunting in. .
DCI
APRIL 20, 2022
DCI’s public relations team recently secured several top-tier stories in the Atlanta Black Star and Travel Noire , to name a few, featuring multiple client communities that are accelerating inclusive career opportunities, celebrating Black culture, and prioritizing the attraction and retention of Black and diverse talent. . These pitch efforts, and subsequent story successes, are not limited to Black History Month.
Travel Daily News
APRIL 17, 2022
The annual floating trophy was presented by the President of Skål International Cape Town, Dawn Smith, together with Lavonne Wittmann, Past Skål International World President 2019.
Eventtia
APRIL 18, 2022
Are you currently planning your very first event and are looking for help? We’ve got your back. Whether you are planning a traditional in-person event, a virtual event, or a hybrid event, in this guide, we’ll share an actionable and comprehensive checklist you can easily follow when planning an event. By following this checklist, you can be sure to remember all the details necessary for a successful event, as well as keep track of the timelines surrounding the event planning process.
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