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How To Use Event Gamification and Boost The Energy Of The Attendees

Endless Events

Event gamification is not what you think! You may have been led to believe that by just downloading an app you’re ready to gamify an event. But, does this really work? Will this improve the quality of the event you’re organizing? If you haven’t already figured it out, the answer is “no”. That’s because technology is merely the tool for gamification, it isn’t the strategy or the solution.

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Show Your Attendees Some Health Love

Smart Meetings

After a long, exhausting meeting, the last thing on most attendees’ minds is eating healthy, but event professionals can do their part by ensuring attendees get the nutrition they need from their meals. In the latest Smart Meetings webinar, Toni Zoblotsky, director, B2B marketing and sales valet, Hilton Worldwide, offers a wide variety of foods that are healthy, fun and instagrammable, as well as a few recommendations to get attendees active.

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25 Creative Spring Themes for Parties & Events

Social Tables

Learn how to delight friends, colleagues, and customers with impressive spring themes for parties and events. Featuring real examples from innovative brands, foundations, and celebrities, these event ideas for spring theme ideas and event names will help you kick off your own event planning in style. Here’s how to pick the perfect spring event name What’s in a name?

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How to Use QR Codes for Your Event

Eventbrite

Barcodes have been around for decades. We take them for granted on our cereal boxes and soup cans. But now, a related type of code — the quick-response (QR) code — has made its way beyond our groceries and consumer goods. Suddenly, we’re seeing little black-and-white boxes of pixels pop up in magazines, brochures, and even […]. The post How to Use QR Codes for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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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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What are the Most Common Types of Event Lighting – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

Event lighting can make or break your event. If you get the wrong types it may not serve the purpose you were hoping for, set the wrong mood and much more. But when you see event lighting on an AV quote the terms might sound like another language. That stops today! In this episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting will be guiding you through the 4 most common types of event lighting and how they apply to your event design!

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Good, Fast, Cheap: A Broken System Reevaluated

Smart Meetings

What marketers used to say was, “Good, fast, and cheap. You can pick two.” So, if you pick good and fast, it can’t also be done for cheap. If you pick fast and cheap, then it’s probably just going to be good enough. That used to be the “Rule of Three.” Marketing isn’t a “You Pick 2” world anymore. Now, nearly every client is able to say, “ Yes, I’ll have all three, please.

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[Webinar] Meeting Planner Ethics: Issues Under Scrutiny

MeetingsNet

Webinar live date: March 28, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. Webinar live date: March 28, 2019 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. Even with codes of conduct for CMPs and within most companies and associations, there is still uncertainty about whether certain practices are acceptable or unacceptable as we conduct our daily business.

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Our Favorite Things From CES 2019 – Event Tech Podcast Episode 1

Endless Events

Welcome to another episode of Event Tech Podcast. Our hosts Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting & Will Curran of Endless Events will be talking about their favorite tech from CES 2019. If you aren’t familiar CES (Consumer Electronics Show) is the largest annual show that provides a launching pad for the latest in consumer technology. Will and Brandt will guide you through the 2019 show, what tech they thought stood out and how that technology can be applied to events.

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And the Forbes Five Star Rating Goes to…

Smart Meetings

The Academy Awards isn’t the only star-studded event this week. Forbes Travel Guide released its 2019 Star Awards on Wednesday, bringing 21 Five Star, 49 Four Star and 62 Recommended new properties into the limelight from around the globe. The Forbes Travel Guide acts is a trusted source for luxury travel, with anonymous inspectors evaluating hotels, restaurants and spas for services such as how quickly staff welcomes guests at the door to amenities and room service.

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Leadership for meetings

Conferences that Work

What might leadership for meetings look like? Let’s turn to Harold Jarche for inspiration: “Those doing the work are often the only ones who really understand the context. Leadership is helping build the structure and then protecting the space to do meaningful work. “ —Harold Jarche, work in 2018 Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Leadership for meetings appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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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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Why Word-of-Mouth Is Key in Live Music — and How to Earn It

Eventbrite

It’s no secret: In the music business, word-of-mouth marketing is worth its weight in gold. These strategies will get your fans talking. The post Why Word-of-Mouth Is Key in Live Music — and How to Earn It appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Learning and Performance Design: It’s Part of the Experience – #EventIcons Episode 152

Endless Events

One of the main reasons people attendee events is for education and development. However, 80% of what is learned at events is forgotten in 48 hours. It is crucial to make sure you implementing learning and performance design for your event. Designing meaningful educational settings and formats can truly set your organization apart, improve retention and application of knowledge attendees learn and ultimately deliver on personal and professional needs of participant and organization.

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Smart Meetings Presents: How to Diva on a Budget

Smart Meetings

Finding the right dress for an award gala event can be very expensive. If you want to look like a star within a budget, several online rental companies can offer affordable designer clothing. Dress for Less. Rent the Runaway can help you can look like Emma Stone in The Favourite, wearing the castle gown by ML Monique Lhuillier for $95 (retail $998); or inspired by Green Book , wearing the cobalt Marilyn gown by Allison Parris for $75 (retail $485).

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Preparing Presenters to Handle On-Stage Problems

MeetingsNet

Developing a "Plan B" for each potential complication means the audience will still get what it came for. Planners spend lots of time searching for, negotiating with, and contracting the right speakers and presenters for their events. But because even the best topic experts are at the mercy of production technology that must work perfectly at the right moment, planners should also spend time working with each presenter and the production team to have alternate ways of proceeding if something goe

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Presenting an Advantage: 10 Best Practices for Event Presenters

Meeting Tomorrow

In communications there’s an unwritten rule. And that rule is, any audience of any size will lend their time and attention, their feedback, and in many cases – their resources, in exchange for expert insight, ahead of the curve ideas and solid advice, if delivered through a flawless presentation. The momentum is on the presenter’s side. Audiences want speakers to do well, connect with them and deliver strong presentations that are not only rich with information, but full of takeaways that can la

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An alternative approach to tourism

Path Destination Management

“An alternative approach to tourism” I recently read an interesting analysis by Andrew Holden (Director for the Centre for Research into Environment and Sustainable Tourism at the University of Bedfordshire) in which he describes the characteristics of “alternative tourism” as opposed to traditional mass (neoliberal) tourism. We all know how damaging mass tourism can become if left unchecked with the race to make a fast buck becoming the be-all and end-all.

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7 Smart Moves at Hyatt Regency Austin and More

Smart Meetings

More: 7 Smart Moves at Four Seasons, Squaw Creek and More. Heather Roose Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort in Curacao, Dutch Caribbean welcomed Roose as North American group sales manager. Prior to her new position, Roose served in sales positions at various Marriot properties, such as Autograph’s Collection Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands and more recently, Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Resort & Spa in Singer Island, Florida.

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Six Steps for Breakthrough Negotiations

MeetingsNet

Few business agreements get done without some friction. Here are ways to get past the toughest moments in the dealmaking process. Remember that time when you presented your contract terms to a vendor—perhaps a hotel, production company, tech provider, off-site venue, or speakers agency—and the vendor simply replied, "Sure, this is fine." Of course you don't, because that doesn't happen.

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Tourist offices and digital disruption: a winning combination

PXCom Media

: 2 minutes All the professionals of the tourism, transport, hotel and museum industries are now impacted by the digital. And so do every steps of the travel , from the destination choice to the souvenirs sharing. Tourist offices facing real and virtual, connected, mobile and geolocated visitors, can’t avoid this revolution. The latter which doesn’t only change the way they welcome and communicate but also open new great opportunities that bring the territories to life.

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The Three Pillars of Sustainable Tourism

Path Destination Management

“The Three Pillars of Sustainable Tourism” When people talk about sustainable tourism what do they really mean? Sustainable tourism is often described as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Sustainability has become a hot topic in the corporate world, and with good reason.

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Give a Glam Touch to Your Next Award Gala

Smart Meetings

A red carpet, a four-course dinner, signature cocktails, a movie-like setting and a stunning outfit are the ingredients for an over-the-top awards dinner that will make any winner feel honored. Take inspiration from the upcoming 91st Academy Awards ceremony to add some glamour to your next gala event. Smart Meetings asked the experts tasked with making a celebrity show shine to share their secrets for hosting a stellar event.

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Hilton Launches New Meetings and Events Brand

MeetingsNet

Signia Hilton properties will offer a minimum of 75 square feet per key of event space, with purpose-built ballrooms and prefunction areas. Hilton is investing heavily in the future of meetings and events with the creation of a new hotel brand focused on the needs of meeting planners and business travelers. In a statement, Hilton President and CEO Christopher J.

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Event Tech Trends to Watch in 2019

Meeting Tomorrow

Tracking event industry trends is a favorite activity here at Meeting Tomorrow. After sifting through all the noise, we wanted to highlight three trends that you should expect to see on the rise this year, and one surprising trend that might be on the decline. Rising: AR/VR at events. There’s a sense out there that virtual and augmented reality are just fading fads, but what you’re seeing is actually just the first phase of adoption—call it the “Novelty Phase.

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The pathway from Starfish to Path DMC

Path Destination Management

“The pathway from Starfish to Path DMC” In January 2003 I arrived in Thailand for a three month volunteer experience combining teaching and elephant conservation. My original plan was simply to enjoy a career break before returning home, but I quickly fell completely in love with Thailand and everything about the lifestyle here – the people, culture, environment, everything really!

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Destination Resource Cheat Sheet

Smart Meetings

You are not alone. DMCs all over the world exist for the sole purpose of helping you design engaging, safe, smooth events. Consider this your need-to-know cheat sheet for working with destination management companies wherever your meeting takes you. The post Destination Resource Cheat Sheet appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Baby Shower Inspiration: See How a Top Planner Designed Her Own Event

BizBash

April Luca of Gold Sky Productions in Los Angeles planned a colorful, fantasy-inspired celebration—with an extra-special surprise guest.

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AV 101: How to Choose Projectors & Screens for Events

Meeting Tomorrow

Screens. Whether it’s smart phones, tablets, laptops or PC’s, rich media has increased the demand for information delivered through screens – of all sizes, all the time. Events, talks, presentations and meetings, regardless of the size of room or venue are no exception. Audiences expect communications to be shared though easy to see (and find) visual displays like screens.

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Positive Footprints

Path Destination Management

“Positive Footprints” Path is delighted to offer a bespoke range of event planning services, from corporate incentive trips to bonding events and team building exercises. Our local networks of expert staff and trusted suppliers are ready and eager to design plans for successful events, exhibitions, conferences and seminars. Path’s local focus means that we are the local experts.

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N&R: Presidential Properties

Smart Meetings

Looking to add presidential cache to your next meeting? Tap into the soil where POTUS (President of the United States) leaders of yore got their start by checking into one of these four hotels located in states that issued their birth certificates. The St. Regis Atlanta Home state to: Jimmy Carter (1977-1981); Located in Buckhead, a short walk away from Atlanta’s most popular sights, this property recently completed its renovation along with the celebration of its 10th year.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: Hollywood-Theme Ice Sculptures, a Floral Basketball Wall, Mini Breakfast Fare

BizBash

Here's a look at 10 steal-worthy ideas we spotted this week.

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How to Attract More Visitors at Your Trade Show

Eventtia

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AMEX M&E Meetings Marketplace Expands

Smart Meetings

. American Express Meetings & Events ’ suite of technology solutions for event professionals is now even more robust with the addition of Attendify and Splash as partners. The marketplace of software platforms is a combination of vetted third-party products and proprietary technology developed by the AMEX M&E team. The company aims to be the Nordstrom experience of shopping for end-to-end event software solutions, rather than an Amazon digital shopping-cart website, explains Linda McNai

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Good, Fast, Cheap: A Broken System Reevaluated

Smart Meetings

What marketers used to say was, “Good, fast, and cheap. You can pick two.” So, if you pick good and fast, it can’t also be done for cheap. If you pick fast and cheap, then it’s probably just going to be good enough. That used to be the “Rule of Three.” Marketing isn’t a “You Pick 2” world anymore. Now, nearly every client is able to say, “ Yes, I’ll have all three, please.

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Electric Scooters Gain Traction

Smart Meetings

The emergence of e-scooters on street corners all over the country makes it easy for attendees to explore many cities with the tap of a smartphone linked to an active bank card. Visitors can grab any unattended scooter off the street and go for as little as a couple of bucks an hour. But behind the scenes, the colorful battle for market share has been intense and may affect what you will have access to in the future.

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7 Smart Moves at Hyatt Regency Austin and More

Smart Meetings

More: 7 Smart Moves at Four Seasons, Squaw Creek and More. Heather Roose Santa Barbara Beach & Golf Resort in Curacao, Dutch Caribbean welcomed Roose as North American group sales manager. Prior to her new position, Roose served in sales positions at various Marriot properties, such as Autograph’s Collection Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina in the British Virgin Islands and more recently, Palm Beach Marriot Singer Island Resort & Spa in Singer Island, Florida.