Smart Meetings
JANUARY 8, 2019
Meeting professionals often find themselves managing multiple priorities. After all, we all have a variety of responsibilities that need to be handled adroitly. That is simply the nature of our work today. Unlike factory workers of 100 years ago, hardly anyone today focuses solely on one specific task repeatedly. Today, we are all knowledge workers to greater or lesser degrees.
Endless Events
JANUARY 9, 2019
Lighting, sound, labor… it’s all part of your AV bid but what’s the bottom line? How much does event AV cost? Do the brands of equipment really matter? What can you look for to make sure you are getting a good and fair price? If these questions come into your mind when planning events you are in the right place. Today Will Curran will walk you through how much event AV costs.
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MeetingsNet
JANUARY 8, 2019
Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. How safe are your meetings and events? The last few years have shown that there is any number of scenarios that can endanger your staff and attendees, from wildfires and hurricanes to mass shootings and power outages, and it may feel like an impossible task to prepare for any of these crises. New disruptions seem to be invented every week: food terrorism means planners need to think about kitchen security and new camera and drone technologies mean
Eventbrite
JANUARY 11, 2019
If you don’t have a dedicated website for your event, you’re missing out on more than just a marketing opportunity. You could be losing ticket sales. And that’s a shame, because it’s very easy — and can be free — to create an event website. You might already be using Facebook Events as your online presence. But […]. The post How to Create a Free Website for Your Event in Minutes appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 8, 2019
Meeting planners looking to technologically spice things up for their next meeting just might have the answer they’ve been looking for—Infinite Loop, a virtual-reality technology that turns meetings into an opportunity for experiential learning. One of the first virtual-reality video games that works well for large groups, Infinite Loop was created by team-building specialists Play with a Purpose.
Endless Events
JANUARY 8, 2019
Today we are giving you an exclusive sneak peek into our 2019 #EventIcons show line up. We are stepping up the game for event industry podcasts. From tips on how to grow your business, to event safety and technology there will be something for everyone! We even are filling you in on some of our mega guests who will be joining us! Don’t miss this preview!
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Conferences that Work
JANUARY 7, 2019
Not long ago I wrote about the end of decent paid jobs and the need for basic income. A startling recent advance in machine learning has only heightened my concerns. Last month, Google’s subsidiary, DeepMind, published a paper on AlphaZero, an artificial intelligence (AI) the company designed to play games. The AI started with only game rules. Here’s what happened next: “At first it made random moves.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 7, 2019
Fifty-six percent of respondents in Eventbrite’s annual Pulse Report said that recruiting attendees for events was one of the top three most challenging part of the planner job in 2018. Rounding out the top three challenges: working with a tighter budget and locking down sponsors. On the bright side: budgets overall appear to be increasing—38 percent of the 1,200 planners surveyed foresee a bump in budget growth.
BizBash
JANUARY 8, 2019
The brand experience agency Cramer’s 2018 Event Technology Landscape includes a whopping 245 event technology providers. Even more impressive is.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 8, 2019
Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. Price and availability are the main considerations when choosing a venue, but Tyra Hilliard, Esq., CMP, suggests one more: “Think like a lawyer. If you had to justify in court why you chose a particular venue, what would you say? Hilliard says no one expects you to be clairvoyant, but there are basic items to cover.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 11, 2019
The post How TCEB plans for Thailand to be ASEAN top dog of MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. TCEB to spotlight Venue Standard. Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has revealed it has set plans in motion to enhance its five-year venue development model scheme (2019-2023) with the goal to keep pushing Thailand as the Asian MICE location.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 8, 2019
For the 4,800 attendees at PCMA Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh—including more than 900 Live Stream attendees and 980 first-time attendees—the surprises around every corner added up to a treasure trove of rich insights worth putting to work right away. Here are some ideas from day two that you can steal. More : 2 Ideas Worth Stealing from Day 1 of PCMA Convening Leaders.
Crowdriff
JANUARY 9, 2019
Meet Leo! Leo has been working at CrowdRiff for 2 and a half years as the VP of Customer Success. As the VP of Customer Success, Leo manages our team of Customer Success Managers who ensure our customers are happy and getting the most out of CrowdRiff. Get to know Leo more (and hear his advice on excelling in customer success!) in our latest episode of 10(ish) Questions with a CrowdRiffer.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 8, 2019
Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. An effective communication plan can help spread information during an emergency, or even shut down an incident before it becomes a crisis, for example, by monitoring social media it is sometimes possible to resolve a situation with a disgruntled attendee before an issue goes viral. These steps from communication, legal, and risk management professionals will help you lay the groundwork for reaching out to your attendees and preparing information b
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 9, 2019
The post How tennis and tenacity helped to build the MICE industry’s biggest global player appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. I caught up with Bharet Malhotra, senior vice president of sales at Cvent – and one of the company’s founding members – for this week’s podcast. We discussed building and selling the industry-leading platform for cloud-based event registration software, and his role in the hospitality business.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2019
Did you make any New Year’s resolutions? While you can form new habits at any time of the year, accomplishing resolutions you created at such a significant time can feel like a rite of passage. Not sure where to start? Here are four resolutions that we recommend for 2019. 1. Create a Healthy Work/Life Balance. It’s easy to fall into a 24/7 routine, but you need to create time for yourself to stay on top of your game.
Brownwell Incentive Travel
JANUARY 8, 2019
New Business Development Executive Dawn Bridges explored Peru during a trip with Belmond and ESA Latin America. Learn more about her experience in this diverse, friendly country and why you should consider an incentive trip to Peru below. Machu Picchu. Do you want a destination that will take your organization’s incentive trip to the next level? Look no further than Peru!
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 8, 2019
Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. It is no secret that meeting planning is a stressful job and that no matter how much preparation happens before an event, once on site planners are still deluged with questions and last-minute issues. But during MeetingsNet’s Risk360 conference on risk management, it became clear that safety has to remain a priority.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 9, 2019
The post “TTF 2019 comes at a critical crossroads for Thailand’s tourism industry”, says Bill Barnett appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Royal Park Rajapruek, Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Thailand Tourism Forum (TTF) will return for its eighth edition on 21 January 2019, with an agenda focusing on the ”mega-projects” happening in Bangkok and throughout Thailand.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 7, 2019
PCMA has become known for lining up top speakers—this year, Convening Leaders added author Seth Godin and actor Geena Davis to the mix—and sessions that speak to the problems that keep planners up at night—“turning sponsors into partners” and “managing risk in a complex world” come to mind. But how does an organization with more than 7,000 members keep the content fresh?
Crowdriff
JANUARY 8, 2019
In addition to the friendliness of its locals, the province of Newfoundland and Labrador is known for its beautiful green landscapes and the icebergs you can spot off the coast. To help visitors get a better chance at seeing an iceberg for themselves, they created the “ Iceberg Finder ,” which allows people to upload their photos of icebergs on a map.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 8, 2019
Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. While your attendees’ safety is paramount, risk management includes ensuring your organization is protected, as well as your guests. The best way to do this is to know your legal responsibilities and liabilities and make sure the contract is suited to the type of venue, location, and event. Tyra Hilliard, Esq., CMP, noted during her presentation at MeetingsNet’s Risk360 conference, “The legal aspects of crisis management tend to be the motivating
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 7, 2019
The post MICE meets sustainability and responsible tourism in Laos appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Sustainability and the awareness of the environmental impact of a business may have on its local surroundings is, or should be, at the forefront of hospitality companies seeking success in the 21st century. Even if they don’t care about the state of the world — a modern organization will understand the importance of green issues to the Millennials and Generations Y and
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 9, 2019
A report from The German Convention Bureau released at PCMA Convening Leaders in Pittsburgh found that yes, event professionals are, in fact, movers and shakers. The Future Meeting Space project, which was funded by Professional Convention Management Association, surveyed planners about strategies for a successful event, and the top answers were: knowledge transfer, disruptive elements and customized content for different personas.
BizBash
JANUARY 7, 2019
Charity: Water, a nonprofit organization that provides drinking water to people in developing nations, has a reputation for using technology.
Maritz Global Events
JANUARY 7, 2019
In just a few short years, VidCon has become a wildly popular event. But how did they create such a successful strategy? “Community Festival, Creator Conference, and Industry Summit – all wrapped up into one amazing experience.”. That’s VidCon in a nutshell. Sounds like fun, don’t you think? But get this – VidCon attendance is exploding, growing from 12,000 attendees a few years ago to more than 30,000 raving fans at their 2018 event.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 7, 2019
The post Merchants of MICE: City of London’s latest property channels local history appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Vintry and Mercer reception area. The new City of London hotel Vintry & Mercer, set to open on 4 February 2019, has revealed it will be taking the MICE market seriously by unveiling a set of three new meeting and event spaces inspired by the rich heritage of the UK capital.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 6, 2019
Citywide meetings may be a challenge to plan, but they also represent an opportunity for meeting planners to spread their wings and take advantage of all the great resources that a destination has to offer. We reached out to experienced citywide planners, tourism officials and planners from an array of cities for tips on how planners can make the most of their citywide meetings.
BizBash
JANUARY 10, 2019
“I didn’t think I would cry about a spaceship," one viewer confessed to Joe Zee, executive producer of the new.
Crowdriff
JANUARY 7, 2019
Theme park marketing is its own special discipline. The feeling of nervous terror at the top of a roller coaster, giant stuffed dinosaurs won at the carnival, brightly colored cotton candy – it can seem like these experiences should be able to sell themselves. But how do you generate interest year-round, not just during travel season? How do you make sure you’re on people’s minds when they’re planning their next vacation or day out?
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2019
The final day of PCMA Convening Leaders at David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh was the exclamation point on the message that business event strategists can and should be a force for good in the world. “No economic good will be successful if we don’t have social good,” said Sherrif Karamat, PCMA president and CEO, in a small breakout room before the final speaker (more on actor Geena Davis later) took the stage to address the approximately 3,800 people who traveled from 36 countries
BizBash
JANUARY 8, 2019
While last year's Golden Globes directly addressed Hollywood's pervasive sexual harassment scandals, this year's award show took on a more.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2019
In a move that will provide a major boost to meeting planners, a new event-management tool has been created that combines Sciensio’s artificial intelligence chatbot technology with Aventri’s software technology. In a world now accustomed to receiving answers at the snap of a finger, this management solution, which leverages EventBots to provide quick answers to thousands of common event questions, will fall in line with that expectation.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 6, 2019
The state of Washington boasts several exciting options for planners, including one-of-a-kind attractions. Here are a few of the best, offered in the state’s leading cities. Bellevue. Burke-Gilman Trail: Situated just outside the city that gave birth to outdoor-oriented companies such as REI and Eddie Bauer, this abandoned old railway corridor features 27 miles of hiking and biking through the woods.
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