Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Building your event budget can be a daunting task. With details changing daily and even more unknown elements, it can be hard to know where to begin. But begin you must. Your event budget becomes your guide throughout the event planning process to help you make key decisions. Creating a detailed and realistic budget template goes hand-in-hand with a successful event.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
This week, we have some event tech news for those interested in the behind-the-scenes of event companies. To start, we’ve discovered that PSAV was recently acquired by Blackstone. Another is the IPO of Eventbrite, which is also shaking up the industry a bit. TSNN also concluded its awards night recently. Read on for more news and event planning tips to go with it.
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Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
After dinner last night I heard a familiar sound — the growl of the UPS box truck driving up our 600′ rural driveway. I knew it was our regular driver, the guy who’s been delivering for years, because if he sees I’m in my home office he’ll stop and do a tight three-point turn outside the entrance, rather than driving past to reverse by the garage.
MeetingPool
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Innovative Apps That Will Enhance Your Lead Capture Experience Let’s face it — the reason we exhibit at trade shows is for leads, finding prospects and expanding relationships with customers. Whether you’re on the supplier side of a hosted buyer event, or a brand marketer with an extensive exhibit program, once your booth/stand./table goes up, […].
Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Maria Elena Armenta Mahekal Beach Resort in Playa del Carmen, Mexico has added Armenta as director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was group account director at The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, Arizona. Previously, Armenta served as regional director of Florida and the Caribbean Islands for Preferred Hotel Group and regional director of sales at The Delano and The Shore Club in Miami.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Today on #EventIcons we’re talking about the life of a creative agency. We will be learning from Mills James. For more than three decades Mills James has been helping some of the country’s biggest brands plan, develop and execute the events and videos that have shaped and driven the industry. They have offices in Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio, providing event and video production services to Fortune 500 companies, startups and not-for-profits.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Edward Perotti has 27 years of experience in event production and design, from weddings and galas to corporate meetings and.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
The Internet of Things (IoT) has long been heralded for its power to increase productivity and decrease labor costs by connecting everyday objects with each other via the internet, but the hospitality industry is turning out to be one of the early beneficiaries of what GE is calling The Third Wave of Innovation. Jeff Sobieski, CTO of Telkonet , the EcoSmart Automation Platform that creates a guest experience that intelligently responds to usage and preferences while reducing energy consumption a
Eventtia
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
The post Radisson plugs into China’s high-tech zones appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Radisson Hotel Group has announced the introduction of the Radisson Blu and Radisson brands to central China, with the signing of two new hotels, Radisson Blu Wuhan ETD Zone and Radisson Wuhan Optics Valley in the city’s high-tech business and development zones.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
The 43rd edition of the Toronto International Film Festival begins Thursday, kicking off 11 days of high-profile film premieres and.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
When was the last time you read about an airline opting for greater comfort? That’s exactly what Delta Airlines has done. Delta will be the first U.S. airline to begin flying the Airbus A220-100, a new airplane that is described as very high-tech and quieter in the cabin. And it’s 100 seats are wider. Its two-by-three configuration means there will be fewer of the hated middle seats, too.
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
How Dutch city The Hague helps event organizers achieve a lasting positive effect. Brought to you by: Impact is an important aspect of every meeting and it is becoming increasingly evident that event destinations play an important role in it. The concept of impact is taken seriously in The Hague, a major Dutch event destination, where solid understanding and practice on how to build it into the events of various scale has already established.
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
The post Sydney to host ‘Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A must-attend for hoteliers and accommodation providers, Australasian accommodation industry conference Maximum Occupancy returns to Hilton Sydney on 31 October to 1 November 2018. This year’s theme will focus on the latest trends, future insights, and everything a hotelier needs to know to maximise revenue, get more direct bookings, and successfully a
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik. Guest: Christie Cook In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
Thousands of downtown Chicago hotel workers went on strike Friday morning after contracts expired at 25 downtown convention and boutique hotels. Unite Here Local 1 , the union for housekeepers, servers, cooks and doormen, had warned of a possible walkout when the previous contracts expired on August 31. More: Hospitality Strike Votes Could Increase with Arrival of High-Tech Hotels, Minimum Wage Increases.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Networking events are always a useful way to get people to come together and form professional and personal bonds. As with any other event, though, there is a way you should approach the function. Otherwise, it’s just a social event with no direction. That means it ends up being a money waster with no long-term benefits for your company or the attendees.
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
The post India on track to be the third largest aviation market by 2025 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Qatar Airways CEO, Akbar Al Baker. Qatar Airways’ group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, agrees that India is on track to become the third largest global aviation market by 2025 when he addressed the key leaders in the aviation industry at the International Aviation Summit in New Delhi, India.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Topiary has long been a favorite of event designers due to its flexibility: The shrubbery can be shaped into company.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Universities offer a wealth of knowledge in the form of experts who can serve as keynotes, present research and contribute to roundtable discussions. But did you know many also offer prime meeting spaces? Some even operate as part of a hospitality program—so hosting an event on-campus doubles as support for the next generation of event professionals while leveraging the nostalgia of these storied venues.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Just when you thought Cleveland’s Convention Center Campus couldn’t get better, we’ve enhanced our tech-features, and added new amenities, building additions, artwork, and more meeting and event space, making our campus more convenient than ever! Meeting Space. Here at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland and Global Center for Health Innovation, planners can expand into a 225,000-square-foot exhibit hall which is divisible into three halls.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2018
As it flooded the Gulf Coast this week, Tropical Storm Gordon was a dramatic reminder that hurricane season is upon us once again. We still remember the most destructive names of 2017. Harvey. Irma. Maria. Nate. Last year’s Atlantic hurricane season was the costliest on record, with a damage total of at least $282 billion. Dozens of hotels and thousands of homes were destroyed or severely damaged.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
Photo Credit: IACC. Meeting planners in Latin America are increasingly driven to meet their attendees’ expectation for tailored experiences and engagement. That’s among the key findings of the first Latin American edition of IACC’s “Meeting Room of the Future” survey , which was done in concert with IBTM Americas. Ninety-two percent of the nearly 500 respondents to the survey said “experience creation” was big and getting bigger—compared to 80 percent of respondents to a global survey taken last
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
In a city known for our world-renowned celebrations, distinct music, art and delectable cuisine, Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the premier hotel destination hosting some of the Crescent City’s most prestigious meetings and events. Our award-winning culinary team and events specialists will work with you to fuse the best of New Orleans culture into your program.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
“Turn this industry on its ear and make it better. But most of all, remember it is still the hospitality industry…never lose the essence of being hospitable.” –Jason Fulvi. After 16 years at Visit Pittsburgh, most recently as executive vice president, Jason Fulvi will join Visit Kansas City on Sept. 12 as its new president and CEO. When he jumped ship from the hotel side of the business for the DMO world, he says it opened his eyes to the magnitude of the tourism industry and the impact DMOs hav
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 1, 2018
Here’s to all the early risers, late-night typers, plane catchers and meeting makers. We see you. The meetings industry pumps more money into the U.S. economy than almost any other sector, generating $845 billion in economic impact in 2016 alone. If anyone deserves a long weekend, it’s you. In honor of the effort you put into the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country—and really, of people around the world—we’ve put together a career resource guide with industry news, useful videos a
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
The post Bangkok “best city to launch” Waldorf Astoria in SE Asia, says Hilton VP appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Last week saw the hotly anticipated launch of the Waldorf Astoria Bangkok. In order to learn a little more about the opening – probably the biggest in Bangkok this year – I spoke to Daniel Welk, Hilton’s VP of luxury and lifestyle in Asia Pacific, about the hotel’s crown jewel, hidden gems and more.
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 3, 2018
The post Record numbers set to attend MeetChina forum on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. MeetChina, a two-day forum on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi is set to welcome record numbers this year, including 85 travel buyers from China and 75 suppliers from across the MENA region. With China now the leading source market for visitors to Abu Dhabi and with more than one million Chinese tourists visiting the UAE in 2017, interest in the seventh MeetChina forum ha
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
Similar to Pantone, last year Behr began crowning its own “Color of the Year,” a foundational hue that will influence.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
1. THE ECONOMIST KEEPS STEVE BANNON AT FESTIVAL DESPITE NEW YORKER DECISION: A day after the New Yorker disinvited Steve.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
1. NEW YORKER FESTIVAL DROPS STEVE BANNON FOLLOWING BACKLASH: The New Yorker disinvited former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon.
BizBash
SEPTEMBER 6, 2018
The award show's splashy after-party is ditching the seated dinner and adding a starry-night theme.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 4, 2018
Check out these new and renovated properties around the globe, from the shores of Thailand’s Emerald Bay to a Forbes Four Star property in Vancouver, B.C. Rosewood Phuket If you find yourself in Thailand, this hotel is the perfect hideaway. Rosewood’s first resort in Southeast Asia overlooks Emerald Bay. Amenities are incorporated into the tropical landscape—71 pool pavilions and villas are available to admire the sparkling sea.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
The $22 billion contributed by the meetings industry to local, state and federal taxes each year is dependent on the free flow of travel. To make that point, U.S. Travel Association and the CEOs of 13 hospitality companies met Tuesday at the White House with President Donald Trump and senior administration officials. Attendees included representatives from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, AccorHotels, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group, Las Vegas Sands Corporation, Hilton Hotel
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