Sat.Sep 05, 2020 - Fri.Sep 11, 2020

article thumbnail

Chocó to Dance: Learn How to Dance (for Real) and Support Youth Education

Eventtia

I’ve been with Eventtia for more than four years, and during all that time, we’ve launched a series of exciting initiatives. Many thanks to the co-founders for putting up with all of my crazy marketing ideas! But there hasn’t been anything so breathtaking and inspiring than the project we’re cooking up right now in partnership with our friends from Spitche and MeltinLab.

Education 111
article thumbnail

The 2020 CMI 25 in Pictures

MeetingsNet

A sampling of how the leading independent planning companies execute every sort of event, from user conferences to exotic incentives. The 2020 CMI 25 list is out, with profiles of the 25 largest independent meeting planning companies serving the corporate market in North America. Company pages include their latest developments, business-volume stats, executive listings, and photos—a valuable resource for any organization looking for an experienced planning partner for in-person or hybrid events.

MICE professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

New Virtual Event Platform Features that Boost Attendee Engagement

Stova

What’s better than new event technology that creates transformative experiences for audiences? As virtual event trailblazers, we at MeetingPlay are constantly innovating to create new solutions that not only boost attendee engagement, but help event organizers to understand the impact of their events. We want every attendee to leave our clients' events feeling like they have gained something truly valuable from attending.

article thumbnail

Review of online social platform Rally

Conferences that Work

Adding to my reports on new platforms providing online incarnations of traditional conference socials , here’s a review of online social platform Rally. Two points before we start. First, if you don’t know about online social platforms, check out the introduction included in my earlier reviews of Gatherly and Yotribe. And second, bear in mind that these platforms are continually improving, making reviews like this one a moving target.

Online 80
article thumbnail

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

article thumbnail

Home Prices Up 13%, Biggest Increase Since 2013

Redfin

Buyers seem undeterred, as pending sales soar 28% and a 9% increase in new listings brings little relief. Key housing market takeaways for 434 U.S. metro areas during the 4-week period ending September 6: Median home sale price increased 13% from 2019 to $319,178—the highest on record. The 13% year-over-year increase was the largest since October 2013.

article thumbnail

Our Favorite Fall Trends | The Just Right! DM Team

Just Right Destination Management

Our Favorite Fall Trends | Just Right! Destination Management. OUR FAVORITE FALL TRENDS. We love this time of year when we get to see all the wonderful fall trends in events! Nothing brings visions of coziness quiet like fall. Chunky knit sweaters, warm apple cider, fireside bonding on cool nights, and, of course, the rainbow of changing leaves. These elements add an extra touch of warmth to fall events!

Trends 71

More Trending

article thumbnail

Eventtia vs. Splash: What’s the difference?

Eventtia

With a magnitude of options to choose, it’s easy to get lost in all of the events platforms out there. You’ve got new products like HopIn, older products like Cvent and Bizzobo, ticketing platforms like Eventbrite , and more marketing-oriented platforms like Splash.

article thumbnail

Housing Market Sees Biggest Uptick in New Listings in Almost 2 Years as Pending Sales Surge 21%

Redfin

Record-low inventory of homes for sale has “created a complete storm of insanity,” in small, affordable markets like Boise, which is seeing an influx of buyers leaving the West Coast. Key takeaways for the 4-week period ending August 30: Median home sale price increased 12% from 2019 to $318,473—the highest on record. Pending home sales climbed 21% year over year, the largest increase since the four weeks ending October 18, 2015.

article thumbnail

Creating Exceptional Virtual Meetings That Guests Can’t Stop Talking About

CSI DMC

Now that guests are more comfortable with the look and feel of virtual meetings, planners can take advantage of the feedback that we’ve learned to make these meetings more compelling. It can be easy to feel lost in the virtual space, without the organic flow of running into an old friend on the tradeshow floor or in the hallway. But with the right features, there are ways to create personal interactions in the virtual space, offering more direct value for guests.

Meeting 64
article thumbnail

Three Growth Opportunities for Event Pros and When to Consider Them

Special Events

Wedding industry pro Jen Taylor offers three strategies for event pros to spark growth.

Events 90
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

6 Undefeated eCommerce Website Practices That Boost Conversions

Eventtia

If you’re looking to boost the conversion rate on your ecommerce website, you need to take a customer-centric approach in this day-and-age.

article thumbnail

iBuyer Activity Ground to a Halt in the Second Quarter, With Market Share Plummeting to 0.1%

Redfin

iBuyers purchased the fewest homes in more than three years last quarter as the coronavirus pandemic put business on pause. But the market is now making a comeback, with iBuyers seeing a rebound in demand—and even bidding wars—from homeowners who are in search of quick cash and a safe way to sell during the pandemic. The nation’s top iBuyers bought 880 homes in the second quarter, or 0.1% of homes that sold across the 418 U.S. metros tracked by Redfin, as they slowly reopened after suspending bu

article thumbnail

The peak of incentive travel: What you need to win JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2020

Travel Daily Media

The post The peak of incentive travel: What you need to win JAPAN Best Incentive Travel Awards 2020 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The life of an event planner is fraught with stress and loaded with pressure, from the pre-production phase of building the programme, setting goals and objectives, to identifying exactly the right audience and, of course, creating a memorable and exciting action plan which will inspire and delight guests.

article thumbnail

Complete the 2020 Incentive Travel Industry Index

FICP

A joint initiative of Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP), Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) and Society for Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE), the Incentive Travel.

article thumbnail

Webinar: Preferred Partner Update with Enterprise and National Car Rental

Carrousel Travel

Join us as we host a virtual update from one of our preferred partners, National and Enterprise Car Rental. Hear what they are doing to help keep you safe while traveling. The post Webinar: Preferred Partner Update with Enterprise and National Car Rental appeared first on Carrousel Travel.

Travel 52
article thumbnail

Home Maintenance Tips: Keep Your Home in Tip Top Condition

Redfin

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions and purchases a person may make. Not only does it come with the financial responsibility of paying a mortgage, but also making sure to keep up on your home maintenance. If you are a homeowner it is important to regularly get your home serviced and cleaned to keep it looking its best. If you live in a rainy climate like Seattle, WA then having your gutters and roof cleaned, or your foundation inspected regularly is imperative, and the same goes for ho

63
article thumbnail

Reinventing travel in the new normal: ITB Asia announces theme for virtual event in October

Travel Daily Media

The post Reinventing travel in the new normal: ITB Asia announces theme for virtual event in October appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Organiser of ITB Asia 2020 Virtual revealed Reinventing Travel in the New Normal as the theme for this year’s virtual event. The three-day, 120-session themed agenda has been specially curated to help travel industry professionals navigate through the current challenges and prepare for the industry’s recovery.

article thumbnail

September 2020 NewsNet

FICP

Did you Know? To all of the caffeine addicts and pumpkin spice latte enthusiasts reading this – get your coffee mugs ready because September 29 is National Coffee Day! Did you know that the.

52
article thumbnail

Tips for Promoting Your Events During a Crisis

Special Events

This communications pro offers tips for promoting your event business despite the pandemic.

article thumbnail

5 Cool Lofts for Sale Right Now

Redfin

Is there anything cooler than living in a loft? Sure, we love townhouses and condos, but ‘loft’ has a certain ring to it. A loft generally has high ceilings, an open floor plan, and large windows topped off with an upper level bedroom or lounge area. You’ll typically find lofts in large cities built from former industrial buildings or built with an industrial vibe.

article thumbnail

Hong Kong Secures Multiple First-Ever MICE Events Amidst COVID-19 Challenges

Travel Daily Media

The post Hong Kong Secures Multiple First-Ever MICE Events Amidst COVID-19 Challenges appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has announced that Hong Kong has been chosen as the host city for four international MICE events, including the city’s first-ever events of high strategic values, and two repeated events amidst the COVID-19 challenges.

B2B 52
article thumbnail

Home Maintenance Tips: Keep Your Home in Tip Top Condition

Redfin

Buying a home is one of the biggest decisions and purchases a person may make. Not only does it come with the financial responsibility of paying a mortgage, but also making sure to keep up on your home maintenance. If you are a homeowner it is important to regularly get your home serviced and cleaned to keep it looking its best. If you live in a rainy climate like Seattle, WA then having your gutters and roof cleaned, or your foundation inspected regularly is imperative, and the same goes for ho

59
article thumbnail

Singapore to start approving pilot MICE events with 250 people from 1 October

Travel Daily Media

The post Singapore to start approving pilot MICE events with 250 people from 1 October appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Resilience and recovery are the key attributes that drive the tourism industry. Proving it all over again is the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). In line with the safe and gradual resumption of economic activities in Singapore, the STB will start accepting applications for organisers to pilot Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) events o

Tourism 40
article thumbnail

Hong Kong bags four first-ever MICE events amidst COVID-19

Travel Daily Media

The post Hong Kong bags four first-ever MICE events amidst COVID-19 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) announced that Hong Kong has been recently chosen as the host city for four international MICE events, including the city’s first-ever events of high strategic values, and two repeated events amidst the COVID-19 challenges.