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More Love for Virtual Attendance at Events

Endless Events

Tech continues to play a more significant role in events, from both a planning and experiential perspective. Excitingly, virtual attendance at events is not only possible but is now becoming a serious contender in the event world. We’ve reached the point of experiencing an event without actually having to be there in person. But, it’s not just for the VR-buffs.

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How to help meeting design clients figure out what they really want and need

Conferences that Work

Great — a client who doesn’t know what they want! Recently, a client asked for help designing a new conference. Thirty minutes of discussion with three stakeholders revealed they hadn’t yet settled on the event’s specific purpose, scope, and format. From my perspective this is actually a great problem to have. Why? Because most clients engage me after they are committed to programs and logistics that are not optimum for what they’re trying to accomplish!

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5 Questions That’ll Make You Rethink Your DAM

Crowdriff

As destination marketers, we talk about digital asset management a lot, because in the age of visual decision-making , photos and videos are key resources, and our content libraries are growing everyday. But the term “digital asset management” can be a bit daunting – it sounds complex. It sounds like something that requires expertise and carefully calibrated tools.

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The Ritz-Carlton Singapore’s grand ballroom gets a tech-forward facelift

Travel Daily Media

The post The Ritz-Carlton Singapore’s grand ballroom gets a tech-forward facelift appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. New technological innovations at The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore’s Grand Ballroom and meeting spaces look set to transform corporate events, meetings and social celebrations. Centrally located along Singapore’s Marina Bay, this 608-room luxury hotel has recently elevated the Grand Ballroom to a dynamic, multi-entertainment venue capable of hosting a vari

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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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Try Out New Trade Show Booth Ideas

Endless Events

People get tired of the same old trade show booth ideas, especially if you’re in a somewhat sleepy industry. Why not grab some ideas from other conferences like E3? The exhibitors in these shows don’t just innovate in their products; they also introduce new concepts in their marketing via their booths. But don’t innovate just for the sake of audience engagement.

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Navigating Union AV Labor at Venues

Meeting Tomorrow

Holding your event at a venue that requires union AV labor (sometimes referred to as a union facility) significantly increases your labor costs when compared to using a non-union property. In some cases, it’s nearly double the cost. If there’s no way around it, be strategic in the early event planning stages by learning the local union rules and regulations.

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AccorHotels opens world’s 500th Novotel

Travel Daily Media

The post AccorHotels opens world’s 500th Novotel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Accorhotels has today announced the opening of the world’s 500th Novotel – the Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotels & Residences, in South Korea. As the name suggests the 523-room site has been conceived as combination of hotel and residential style property — comprised of 331 guestrooms and 192 apartments. “Seoul is the heart of the national design scene and̷

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#MeToo Movement and Its Impact on Events – #EventIcons Episode – 120

Endless Events

The #Metoo movement is an international movement against sexual harassment and assault. It has empowered people throughout the world and given a voice to the voiceless. As long as you haven’t been under a rock you have seen the movement gaining power in Hollywood and beyond. It is not a trend or a fad. It’s not new, it’s real and here to stay. It also doesn’t only affect women, men and women alike need to be apart of this and work together to end sexual harassment and assault.

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Navigating Union AV Labor at Venues

Meeting Tomorrow

Holding your event at a venue that requires union AV labor (sometimes referred to as a union facility) significantly increases your labor costs when compared to using a non-union property. In some cases, it’s nearly double the cost. If there’s no way around it, be strategic in the early event planning stages by learning the local union rules and regulations.

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See Where HBO Is Going for Summer Vacation

BizBash

With a pop-up community space opening today through August 19, HBO is bringing seven weeks of L.G.B.T.Q.+ cultural programming to.

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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 to Deliver Facebook Ads that Convert with Data-Driven Insights from CrowdRiff

Crowdriff

If you’re the one responsible for Facebook ads at your organization, you’re always on the lookout for ways to get more people clicking, converting, and booking their next vacations in your destination. But it’s not always easy finding the right creative, or even knowing which photo out of everything in your collection is going to perform better in your ad.

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7 Tips to Get the Best Out of Your Teambuilding Activity Provider

BizBash

Whew! You've chosen a stellar company to provide a teambuilding activity designed to bring out the best in your colleagues.

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Guest Column: 6 Key Ways to Support Media at Events

BizBash

Matheson Sharp is a coordinator at Scott Circle Communications (@scottcircle), a Washington, D.C.-based public relations firm working with mission-driven clients. Planning.

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Macy’s Brings 4th of July Celebration to Life Across the United States with Virtual Reality

BizBash

Known for its spectacular Fourth of July fireworks display in New York City since 1976, Macy’s brought more than just.

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10 New Phoenix/Scottsdale Venues for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Phoenix/Scottsdale eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all types.

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10 New Venues in New York for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new New York eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: Perrier's Synchronized Swimmers, a 'Sharp Objects' Photo Booth, CBSi's Old-School Arcade Games

BizBash

This week's roundup includes synchronized swimmers promoting Perrier's new Perrier & Juice beverage at a launch event in Toronto; a.

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Forecast: 9 New Ideas for Summer Events

BizBash

From doughnut bouquets in Los Angeles to living art installations in Toronto, here's a look at the latest new products.

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10 New Phoenix/Scottsdale Venues for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Phoenix/Scottsdale eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all types.

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18 Decor and Catering Ideas for a Festive Fourth of July

BizBash

As one of the most festive days of the year, Independence Day calls for outdoor barbecues, starry decor, and plenty.

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How This Event Gave Dogs Their Best Day Ever

BizBash

More than 1,400 pups and their humans convened for a morning of food, fun, and photo ops at Brookfield Place on.

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July 2, 2018: 600 "Keep Families Together" Marches Take Place Across the U.S., AccorHotels Will Buy Half of SBE Entertainment Group, Popular Pacific Northwest Music Festival to Shut Down

BizBash

1. 600 "KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER" MARCHES TAKE PLACE ACROSS THE U.S.: Thousands of people gathered for marches across the U.S.

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10 New Atlanta Venues for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Atlanta eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all types.

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10 New San Francisco Venues for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new San Francisco eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all.

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10 New Houston Venues for Summer Entertaining and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Houston eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces for all types.

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July 6, 2018: How This Sports Culture Website Is Upping Its Live Event Game, Why Toyota Is Investing More in Music Festivals, Alabama Restaurant Accused of Discrimination After Turning Away Black Fraternity Event

BizBash

1. HOW THIS SPORTS CULTURE WEBSITE IS UPPING ITS LIVE EVENT GAME: Sports news and culture website Bleacher Report is.

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July 5, 2018: Dating Apps Are Now a Part of Weddings, Cartoon Network to Sponsor New York Fashion Week: Men's, Safety Concerns Prompting One Major Convention to Leave San Francisco

BizBash

1. DATING APPS ARE NOW A PART OF WEDDINGS: One of the latest wedding trends involves couples including the dating.

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July 3, 2018: Amazing Prime Day Campaign Will Include Live Events in Giant Boxes, Taco Bell Hosted 60 Weddings in the Last Year, the New Way Hotels Are Competing With Airbnb

BizBash

1. AMAZING PRIME DAY CAMPAIGN WILL INCLUDE LIVE EVENTS IN GIANT BOXES: In the two weeks leading up to the.

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July 3, 2018: Amazon Prime Day Campaign Will Include Live Events in Giant Boxes, Taco Bell Hosted 60 Weddings in the Last Year, the New Way Hotels Are Competing With Airbnb

BizBash

1. AMAZON PRIME DAY CAMPAIGN WILL INCLUDE LIVE EVENTS IN GIANT BOXES: In the two weeks leading up to the.

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