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The Future Of Conferences Is Unconferences

Conferences that Work

Meetings and conferences are perhaps one of the most important fundamental ways in which people come together and change happens. Yet this topic is rarely the focus of much academic study. So I’m pleased to discover an academic research article paper about unconference — especially since its title is: The Future Of Conferences Is Unconferences !

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Could Event Freelancers Save 2024 Meetings?

Smart Meetings

A Survey Exploring the Motivations and Values of Independent Planners Might Help Lean Planning Teams Elevate Events The future of events is a little unpredictable, to say the least. Predictions of a recession and headlines about military and health crises seem to pop up every day. That leaves companies hesitant to plan too far ahead or even fully staff their event teams.

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2024 ADMEI Award Finalists

ADMEI

2024 ADMEI Award Finalists 03 November 2023 CONGRATULATIONS to all 2024 ADMEI Awards finalists! Finalists and winners are determined by scores entered by judges from around the world. These judges are familiar with DMCs (association and corporate planners, hoteliers, venues, photographers, production companies, agencies, etc.). Judging is anonymous - judges do not see any company-specific information ( except Best Destination Marketing).

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Mastering the Art of Event Technology: Expert Tips for Making Your Next Event a Success

Traveler's Q

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless.

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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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Simple Rhythms for Success

Techsytalk

This is my office/studio. Simple, right? But from this office, I’ve produced many virtual events for clients. I write content. I execute logistical planning for our event planning clients. I generate over six figures in revenue. From this little, simple corner in my basement with my yoga pants on and coffee always in hand. As I scroll through tons of online reels and stories, it strikes me how obsessed our society has become with get-rich-quick schemes, and all these posts making it seem like ev

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Smart Moves in Portland, Hawaii and More

Smart Meetings

Dina Belon Dina Belon, Staypineapple Hotels, Inc. Belon takes on the role of president of Staypineapple Hotels, Inc. She will lead the company’s Executive Leadership Team and Business Development departments in expansion efforts through third-party licensing of the brand and property management. To do so, she will draw from over 25 years of experience in hospitality and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

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5 Ways Planners Can Get Paid Fairly

MeetingsNet

Collaborating honestly with colleagues, developing a specific job-hunting strategy, and other actions could get planners the compensation that’s right for their role. At an educational session on wage inequality in the meeting-planning industry during the recent IMEX America show in Las Vegas, a standing-room only crowd heard tips and advice from veteran industry players about what planners need to do to receive an appropriate salary for their work.

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Meetings and Conventions Grapple with Gun Violence

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: Keeping attendees safe and secure is the focus of all meetings and conventions, but a rise in gun violence is making that more difficult.

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CMP Spotlight: Get to Know Rachel Aden, CMP

Smart Meetings

From a young age, Rachel Aden, CMP, was an avid explorer. She would wander around the farm she grew up on in Central Kansas—but hotels were especially exciting. Expansive and elegant, there was a lot to discover. Once, she remembers, she even got lost in a stairwell. She had to go all the way to the basement before she could get out. As she wandered to discover every nook and cranny, she would imagine herself as an adult, working in a hotel and wearing a classy suit.

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What Do the World’s Simplest Brands Share With Events?

Convene by PCMA

Philip Davies, Siegel+Gale’s president of EMEA, talked about simplicity in branding at PCMA’s Convening EMEA. Branding is just as important for events as it is for consumer products companies. Since many conferences and conventions are competing for audiences, they need to establish a brand identity that stands out. This is not only true for sectors like health care and tech, but niche events as well, because they compete with other channels, like online communities, that offer alter

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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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Digital Transformation: A Competitive Edge in Tourism & Hospitality

EHL Insights

“If we are digitally on the way and data-based, […] it is essential that the guest stands for us in the center. Digitalization should simplify internal processes, increase the guest experience and always have in mind the tourism stakeholders of the destination. Only in such a trio we can be successful.” - Mattia Storni, Saas-Fee/Saastal Tourismus.

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A Guide to Event Ticket Pricing Strategies for In-person, Virtual, and Hybrid Events

Bizzaboo

Ticket prices can have a profound effect on the success of your events. When you strike the perfect balance between pricing and event content, you increase the chances your event is packed with eager attendees excited to learn new things and network with like-minded people. On the other hand, when you price tickets too high or too low, you risk alienating would-be attendees or missing out on an opportunity to generate revenue.

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Incentive Travel: Interactive Connection is the Name of the Game

Smart Meetings

Walking tours provide distinct experiential learning that you can’t get any other way As incentive travel continues to be a critical tool for retaining and motivating talent, planners are looking for ways to make excursions more meaningful and memorable. One of the simplest ways to do so is by employing a local organized walking tour. Smart Meetings spoke with representatives from three leading walking tour companies about how tours can help to truly transform a meeting experience.

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Phoenix Convention Center & Venues is at the Top of Its Game

Convene by PCMA

Canyon on Third offers 80,000 square feet of transformative outdoor space at Phoenix Convention Center & Venues. A growing reputation as the go-to space for high-profile sporting events—including the 2023 Super Bowl Experience and fan events for the upcoming NCAA Men’s Final Four and 2024 WNBA All-Star Game—has put the Phoenix Convention Center & Venues in the spotlight.

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Captivating the Crowd: Leveraging User-Generated Content for Your Tourism Website

Tourism Tiger

Besides reading reviews about your business on TripAdvisor, people will browse your profile. Is one extra sale worth it? Two? Getting the best out of your online marketing involves squeezing out the little percentages in every space you occupy. Here’s Our 12 Steps: 1. Be descriptive in the business name.

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GX: G Adventures and Planeterra celebrate community tourism summit success

Travel Daily Media

The post GX: G Adventures and Planeterra celebrate community tourism summit success appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Announcing Project 300, a new mandate to uplift over 300 communities by 2030. G Adventures together with Planeterra – hosted the first annual World Community Tourism Summit, dubbed GX, on September 27, 2023 in Cusco Peru.

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Mindful Meetings for the Full Mind

Smart Meetings

Seeking calm via mindfulness strategies In today’s fast-paced corporate environment, stress and burnout are widely experienced yet rarely discussed. Workplace culture can sometimes lead us to believe that these harmful states are simply the price we pay for a lucrative or successful work life. What if I told you this was a false dichotomy? Would you believe it possible to have career success and a peaceful state of mind?

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Top 5 Reasons to Meet in Long Beach

Convene by PCMA

1. Turnkey Spaces The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center boasts three special event venues, including the outdoor Terrace Theater Plaza with its dancing water fountains and 12 built-in trusses rigged with stage lighting; The Cove with its cool “street party” vibe; and The Pacific Ballroom, an arena outfitted with a theatrical truss and rigging system to customize the venue to any size event.

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Special Event Pricing: The In-Depth Guide

Social Tables

Event venue owners understand that pricing is one of the most critical factors to consider when it comes to attracting clients and increasing revenue. Special event pricing is especially crucial since events such as weddings, corporate functions, and other unique occasions often require a custom pricing strategy to meet the client’s expectations and budget.

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TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit selects the top 40 startups impacting tourism worldwide

Travel Daily Media

The post TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit selects the top 40 startups impacting tourism worldwide appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. A dozen startups have been recognised at the Touristech Startup Fest 2023, the global entrepreneurship competition hosted every year by TIS – Tourism Innovation Summit. The event, which has positioned itself as the key event for the tourism and technology entrepreneurial ecosystem, has received more than 4,000 applications from startups

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Burst With Color: Bright Event Furniture Ideas

Smart Meetings

Burst With Color: Bright Event Furniture Ideas Learn more One of the biggest trends in fashion and design has been “dopamine dressing.” Designers and social media influencers have used this hot concept to incorporate bright colors into clothing styles and rooms. You may be asking the question, “What is dopamine dressing?” Dopamine dressing brings psychology and design together.

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Business Resilience in the Age of Uncertainty

Special Events

Six strategies to grow a sustainable business that can withstand every curve ball in life and leave you stronger on the other side.

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How Hotels Can Leverage Google’s EEAT Principles to Boost Direct Bookings

Leonardo

In today’s online booking landscape, hotels need to do everything they can to stand out. A competitive hotel website establishes a strong online presence that is not only optimized to stand out in search results (better known as SEO) but also optimized for the user experience. Google evaluates websites based on Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness (EEAT) as a metric of their quality.

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Singapore Airlines to host Association of Asia Pacific airlines’  67th assembly of Presidents

Travel Daily Media

The post Singapore Airlines to host Association of Asia Pacific airlines’ 67th assembly of Presidents appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Singapore Airlines (SIA) will host the 67 th edition of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) Assembly of Presidents on 9 and 10 November 2023. The AAPA, which has 14 member airlines, is the trade association for scheduled international carriers based in the Asia Pacific region.

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Giving Back Through Golf

Smart Meetings

Fundraising on the Fairways Some might say that golf is more than a game; it’s a lifestyle. People make a career out of their love of golf. Many travel the world to play at different courses. Some simply sneak in a round whenever they get the chance—whether it’s to unwind and focus on hitting their shot, to spend time with friends and family or to support their community by giving back and participating in a charitable tournament.

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Quiet Quitting: Recognizing and Preventing Silent Departures in Medical Meeting Planners

MPI

what is quiet quitting? It isn't a new phenomenon, but it is gathering much more steam and followers. In essence, it is when disengaged employees will stick around long after they're finding their work challenging and fulfilling, and so they stay but do the bare minimum.

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The Ultimate Guide to Event Badges

Bizzaboo

In the world of events, the humble badge has evolved significantly, paralleling technological advancements and the growing need for enhanced security, networking, and data collection. From simple stickers to high-tech wearables, event badges have transformed to become an integral part of the attendee experience and event management strategy. This article delves into the evolution of event name tags, the roles they play, the introduction of Bizzabo’s Klik SmartBadge™ , and what the future p

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ONYX Hospitality Group shines bright at ITB Asia 2023

Travel Daily Media

The post ONYX Hospitality Group shines bright at ITB Asia 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Centre: Mr Yuthachai Charanachitta, CEO, ONYX Hospitality Group surrounded by the group’s general managers ONYX Hospitality Group, a renowned Bangkok-based hospitality company celebrated for its hotels and resorts, serviced apartments, and luxury residences across Asia Pacific, is delighted to share its latest achievements following its successful participation at ITB Asia, the lea

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New Hotel Brand Appellation Will Channel Genuine American Hospitality

Smart Meetings

Some familiar names and kitchen-tested ideas are behind the launch of Appellation , a new hospitality company planning to open boutique properties with a local edge in popular luxury tourist destinations in the West. Chef Charlie Palmer , the father of “progressive American cooking,” made his mark in the restaurant world with a combination of classical French cooking techniques, innovative American spirit and an attention to detail that makes napkins stand up straighter.

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Moving Parking and Mobility Into the Future

Convene by PCMA

2023 IMPI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo Date: June 11–14, 2023 Location: Fort Worth Convention Center, Texas Attendees: 2,400 Website: ipmi.parking-mobility.org Most of us don’t think much about parking until we find ourselves circling a lot in search of a space or have to put our parallel parking skills to the test. But “if you own a car, use public transportation, go to work or school, use health care, shop, or dine out,” said Rita Pagan, DES, director of events & exhibits f

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The New SEO: How to Prepare Your Business for Google SGE

Special Events

Learn about Google's newest plans for SEO changes

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BESydney AGM delivers results cementing return to pre-covid figures

Travel Daily Media

The post BESydney AGM delivers results cementing return to pre-covid figures appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. (L-R) Deborah Zimmer, Amy Glancey, Steve Cox, Emma Bowyer, the Hon George Souris AM, the Hon Bruce Baird AM, Lyn Lewis Smith, Judith Crompton, Marcus Hanna Business Events Sydney (BESydney) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 31 October at the Art Gallery of NSW where it presented its positive end of financial year results, outlined future programs and updated Boa

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The 2024 Guide for Financial and Insurance Meetings

Smart Meetings

Experts offer tips and ideas for meeting professionals As the year slowly comes to a close, many financial and insurance meeting planners may be thinking about what they should be keeping on their radar. Smart Meetings sat down with experts Cathy Diem, director of sales for financial and insurance accounts at Hilton Worldwide, Katrina Kent, CMP, CMM vice president of Meetings Management and Event Strategy (MMES) team at Liberty Mutual Insurance and Jennifer C.

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Five Reasons to Work With OVG360 for Your Next Event

Convene by PCMA

A gala held at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, shows the full-service banquet capabilities of OVG360. The letters “OVG” are synonymous with transformation in the live events landscape. The company is a trailblazer in sustainability, operating the first arena to achieve International Living Future Institute’s Zero Carbon Certification, and it’s behind the sponsorship and brand relationships at the jaw-dropping Sphere that has transformed the Vegas skyline.

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Mediterranean Cruise with Dave Dahl 2024

Carrousel Travel

ITALIAN RIVIERA + FRANCE MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE HOSTED BY DAVE DAHL ITALIAN RIVIERA + FRANCE MEDITERRANEAN CRIUSE HOSTED BY DAVE DAHL ITALIAN RIVIERA + FRANCE MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE HOSTED BY DAVE DAHL ITINERARY INCLUSIONS + PRICING SHIP INFORMATION DOWNLOAD BROCHURE REGISTRATION FORM 9-NIGHT CRUISE SAILING OCTOBER 5-14, 2024 Join Dave Dahl, former Chief Meteorologist for KSTP-TV, on this Mediterranean adventure!