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Alternative Event Venues – Think Outside The Ballroom – #EventIcons Episode 115

Endless Events

Alternative Event Venues are a huge and growing trend this year. In fact, we listed it as one of our emerging event trends for 2018. Attendees and planners alike are growing tired of the standard meeting spaces and ballrooms. As an industry, we are pushing the boundaries and definition of where events can be held. But how do you find these alternative event venues?

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One reason I like science fiction

Conferences that Work

The other day I was rereading Idoru by William Gibson , and the following passage spoke to me. It’s a conversation between two teenagers: Chia McKenzie from Seattle who is visiting Mitusko Mimura in Japan in the near future… Mitsuko was getting her computer out. It was one of those soft, transparent Korean units, the kind that looked like a flat bag of clear white jelly with a bunch of colored jujubes inside.

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How to Turn Your Attendees into Brand Advocates

Eventtia

If people love your event, they’ll definitely talk about your brand. It’s as simple as that. Not convinced? Look at the events that The Next Web (TNW), a future-proof tech media company, is planning. Every year, big names from marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship announce their presence at the TNW conference. Attendees share their excitement for […].

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Top Reasons to Book NYC for Your Next Meeting

MeetingsNet

NYC & Company, the City’s official destination marketing organization, works with planners at every stage of the event cycle to create the best possible experience for attendees. Brought to you by: New York City’s excitement, energy and value are unparalleled, with iconic venues, world-class restaurants and hotels and 24/7 convenience. The City’s prominence as a global business and financial capital, as well as its vibrant mix of arts and culture, history and renowned attractions, makes it a

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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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Corporate Event Planning Ideas: Amazing Social Spaces, Be Family-Friendly, and More

Endless Events

Corporate event planning can be a daunting task, especially if it’s on top of your already jam-packed schedule. That said, it’s can also be a fun endeavor where you can try out new food, discover exciting venues and even exercise your designing skills a bit. If corporate events are your thing, check out this week’s roundup of corporate event planning ideas for a few tips for organizing these kinds of occasions.

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Agent alert: Earn 1,000 reward points with Celebrity Cruises

Travel Daily Media

The post Agent alert: Earn 1,000 reward points with Celebrity Cruises appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Celebrity Cruises has announced its latest brochure with great fanfare, by giving travel agents the chance to grab up to “1,000 celebrity rewards on celebrity cruises until the end of August” The offer will guarantee TAs 500 points on stateroom reservations up to and including Concierge class — as well as an impressive 1,000 points for booking Aquaclass stater

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Italy // Classic Vacations + Signature Travel Network April 2018

Carrousel Travel

ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE: What an amazing experience! Classic Vacations did a wonderful job with all of the arrangements and you should sell their product with 100% confidence. Good to know that mid to late April used to be before high season but has recently started to be the beginning of high season and so much busier than it used to be. Weather can be a bit iffy in April but we lucked out and had a gorgeous week of 60’s and 70’s with sunshine and no rain.

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Planning an Unplugged Event: How to Allow for Mindfulness

Endless Events

As an event planner, you’re probably well-versed in using mindfulness to help cope with the stress that often comes with the job. But, have you ever considered how mindfulness could be used to help event participants who often experience information overload? As events become more immersive and stimulating, there becomes a higher chance of overwhelming attendees, so we see an interesting turn in 2018 event trends.

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How Instagram’s Newest Release Helps DMOs Spotlight Content from Partners & Fans

Crowdriff

If you’re an active user of Instagram, you’ve probably seen people “hack” their way to sharing posts in their Stories in the past. Typically, people would take a screenshot of the post they wanted to share, then upload it to their own Story and mark it up with their comments or a tag to the poster’s account. Now however, Instagram is making this process a whole lot easier.

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Who leads the procession of the Middle East’s $4.5bn destination wedding industry?

Travel Daily Media

The post Who leads the procession of the Middle East’s $4.5bn destination wedding industry? appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Weddings are big business, you could even call them the big business of big days. No matter which country you are from, the celebration of a couple’s romantic love is a central part of the community.

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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 Turn Your Attendees into Brand Advocates

Eventtia

If people love your event, they’ll definitely talk about your brand. It’s as simple as that. Not convinced? Look at the events that The Next Web (TNW), a future-proof tech media company, is planning. Every year, big names from marketing, technology, and entrepreneurship announce their presence at the TNW conference. Attendees share their excitement for […].

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Facilitate Networking With Technology

BizBash

Meetings and events are designed around learning from your peers. Whether you are attending an internal meeting or you're joining.

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Sea of Cortez // UnCruise January 2018

Carrousel Travel

Day 1. Arrive airport, San Juan del Cabo, Marcus greeted us holding an UnCruise sign, outside, after clearing customs, past all the time share area, and took us to the shuttle van. Shuttled to Barcelo. Check process was completed at the Barcelo. Had full access to resort, all inclusive. Departed around 4:00 pm to vessel. Large bus coach with toilet. 2 1/2 hr drive up to La Paz.

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Sports Events 365 expects China expansion to reach USD3 million in first year

Travel Daily Media

The post Sports Events 365 expects China expansion to reach USD3 million in first year appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. International live sports and music events specialists Sports Events 365 has not only revealed it has made the decision to enter the Chinese leisure market but that it is also expecting the new sector to become its best-performing region.

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Data-driven Tips for Using Email Marketing to Promote Events [Endless Events]

Eventtia

Blog originally posted on Endless Events By Andrea Robbins If you’re looking for a powerhouse way to engage your customers, generate leads, and build your brand, then hosting a series of killer events is the way to go. And, a majority of marketers agree. In fact, 83% of B2B marketers are heavily interested in events, […]. La entrada Data-driven Tips for Using Email Marketing to Promote Events [Endless Events] aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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On the Scene at ECEF 2018

MeetingsNet

The mixture of educational sessions and super-social networking events at this year's Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum were catnip to the sold-out crowd of 221 event industry leaders. The Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum, held in Washington, D.C., May 30, offered seven sessions and two networking events—one the evening before the main event, and a closing reception that, new for 2018, offered the opportunity to take 10 event industry technology solutions for a test drive.

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TOUCHDOWN - Blueprint Studios Scores at Pier-Side Draft Party 

BizBash

Last month, the San Francisco 49ers held a fan-filled Draft Party at Pier 29 to honor the incoming recruits. The.

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Vivid Sydney – art meets technology with “a little magic on top”

Travel Daily Media

The post Vivid Sydney – art meets technology with “a little magic on top” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Lighting of the Sails: Metamathemagical. Artist: Jonathan Zawada. Vivid Sydney 2018. This weekend saw the night above Sydney’s skyline erupt into a dazzling rainbow of colour with the opening celebrations of Vivid Sydney, described by organisers as “the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas. ”.

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What Agile Event Marketing is and How to Harness its Potential

Eventtia

Let’s not sugarcoat it: Every single setback you have will make you feel like a failure. It doesn’t matter if you managed to plan an event all by yourself—the low attendance rates will ruin your day. And who cares about your planning skills if your brand event had zero engagement on social media? These kinds […]. La entrada What Agile Event Marketing is and How to Harness its Potential aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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What Agile Event Marketing is and How to Harness its Potential

Eventtia

Let’s not sugarcoat it: Every single setback you have will make you feel like a failure. It doesn’t matter if you managed to plan an event all by yourself—the low attendance rates will ruin your day. And who cares about your planning skills if your brand event had zero engagement on social media? These kinds […]. La entrada What Agile Event Marketing is and How to Harness its Potential aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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9 Crafty Event Activities That Aren’t Flower Crowns

BizBash

Summer camp season is right around the corner, which means plenty of events with glamping themes, s’mores desserts, and arts.

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How a PR Pro Launched a New Food Festival—With No Budget

BizBash

When an industry professional conceives of an out-of-the-box event idea that could solve a problem, he or she will set.

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Why Oculus Created a 376-Piece Hanging Sculpture

BizBash

Watching the N.B.A. playoffs courtside, exploring Jurassic World, and watching Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale are just a few of the.

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Inside This Year’s Invite-Only Code Conference

BizBash

The annual Code Conference kicked off on Tuesday at the Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. The three-day, invite-only.