Sat.Sep 07, 2019 - Fri.Sep 13, 2019

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How to Create Attendee Personas

Endless Events

Everybody say attendee personas! And everybody say Whiteboard Wednesday! That’s right, it’s time for a brand new episode, and this time around, we’re tackling a very exciting topic. Because you’ll have different kinds of people attending your events, it’s important that major focus is put on them. How well do you really know your attendees?

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7 Tips for Building a Corporate Rewards Program for Millennials

Motivation Excellence

The modern workforce is increasingly populated by millennials. They have the IT skills, creativity and energy to keep modern corporations growing successfully. However, keeping these young workers interested and properly motivated can be challenging. Unlike older workers, these young professionals need more than financial incentives to keep them interested in a company.

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How to Profile Your Attendee Personas for Better Results

Eventtia

Knowing your audience is the main prerequisite for a thriving business. Buyer personas, ideal customers, and target groups are only few of the frameworks a company uses to profile potential prospects. In this article, we’ll discuss the ways in which you can define your attendee personas to achieve better results from your brand events.

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The Top 10 Event Planning Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Stova

As an event planner, you’re a natural problem solver. But when you’re knee-deep in the planning process, problem on top of problem is just plain unpleasant. To help you be as prepared as possible, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten event challenges planners face today, along with tips on how to overcome them.

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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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Our Best Tips to Get the most out of IMEX America

Endless Events

If your an event professional you need to be at IMEX America. Every year IMEX America takes over Las Vegas bringing in thousands of event planners and professionals from throughout the world. IMEX is the heartbeat of the global business events community. The event includes over 3,500 exhibitors from 150 countries, truly making it a world showcase. With this years themes surrounding imagination, sustainability and event tech it’s not to be missed.

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I am crazy… but I’m not alone!

Conferences that Work

“I am crazy but I’m not alone.” —participant evaluation comment. Someone wrote “I am crazy but I’m not alone” on the paper evaluation form for the first edACCESS peer conference in 1992. The next year we printed it on a banner above the entryway to the event, and it’s been been edACCESS’s official motto ever since.

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The Debate: Company Group Trips

Brownwell Incentive Travel

Some people love company group trips while others dread the idea. This Wall Street Journal article examines both views and Brownell CEO & President Troy Haas stands firmly on the “Why I Love Them” side of the debate. See a few of the reasons why he sees the company group trip as a positive for business. Stronger Relationships. When you’re in the normal office dynamic, it can be difficult to develop relationships beyond the surface.

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Our Event Industry Conference Attendee Strategies – Event Brew #001

Endless Events

Time to brew some conference attendee strategies! Welcome to the first official episode of Event Brew, the best event industry podcast out there. And just in case you’ve been sleeping under a rock, this is the podcast that’s going to change your life. Every week, our extraordinary hosts get together to discuss the hottest topics in the industry.

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Expedia Partner Solutions for Travel Agencies: Expedia TAAP, Templates, and EPS Rapid API

AltexSoft Travel

If you’re a mid-size OTA that wants to beef up its inventory, an OTA startup with a great idea that begs for implementation, or maybe an offline travel agency on the hunt for a way to increase agents’ efficiency, the question is the same – where to source the travel data from. If you’d like to save time and the headache of making separate agreements with each inventory supplier, here’s a way out – partner with a travel inventory aggregator – be it a global distribution system (

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Wedding inspiration: Incredible locations in Thailand for the big day

Travel Daily Media

The post Wedding inspiration: Incredible locations in Thailand for the big day appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. You only get one chance to plan the most important day of your life, so it needs to be perfect. Check out our photo essay of some of the best places for a wedding in Thailand – we hope it offers some inspiration!

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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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August Highlights from Around the Web

Stova

We're sure you have a great list of event industry influencers that you follow on social media.

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How To Avoid Event Planner Burnout – #EventIcons 181

Endless Events

Event planner burnout is a very real problem, particularly in the day and age we live in. And when it comes to an industry as convoluted and restless as the event industry, planners can feel like they’re in constant turmoil. There is always a million things to do, dozens of flights to take, and minor details to worry about. With so much going on, it’s no wonder the stress ends up accumulating and before you know it, you’re completely burnt out.

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Event Pros: Get to Know the ‘Gender Fluid’ Generation

Special Events

As more members of Gen Z identify as "gender fluid," smart wedding planners will adapt.

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AmEx Meetings & Events: “The challenge for planners now lies in making more out of what they have”

Travel Daily Media

The post AmEx Meetings & Events: “The challenge for planners now lies in making more out of what they have” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Yesterday CWT Meetings & Events published their predictions of the MICE industry in 2020. Today another MICE monster, American Express Meetings & Events, has rolled out their own 2020 Global Meetings and Events Forecast.

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See a Black-Tie Gala Inspired by Megawatt Performer Jennifer Hudson

BizBash

Ravinia, the Chicago music institution, featured the hometown performer at its gala for the first time, and planned an evening that put her on center stage in more ways than one.

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The Power of Multi-Hub Meetings: Maarten Vanneste

Endless Events

Care to join us for some stimulating conversation about multi-hub meetings? Well, then you are in luck! Because this week’s episode of Event Tech Podcast is all about this up and coming, exciting topic. Everyone who works in the event industry knows the power of meetings. And who says we have to stop at single-hub meetings? If you think that should be the case then this episode is about to change your mind.

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CORT Events Shines at Emmy Awards Governors Ball

Special Events

Get ready for awards season with winning furniture styles from CORT.

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AmEx Meetings & Events: “The challenge for planners now lies in making more out of what they have”

Travel Daily Media

The post AmEx Meetings & Events: “The challenge for planners now lies in making more out of what they have” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Yesterday CWT Meetings & Events published their predictions of the MICE industry in 2020. Today another MICE monster, American Express Meetings & Events, has rolled out their own 2020 Global Meetings and Events Forecast.

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Emmys 2019 Preview: See This Year's Colorful 'Brilliance in Motion' Theme

BizBash

The Television Academy's official after-party will have a dramatic ceiling installation, a menu of small plates, and a new philanthropic mission.

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6 Alternatives to Pipe and Drape (with Photos and Examples)

Meeting Tomorrow

Ah, good ol’ pipe and drape. Tried and true. A trusted friend. The mac and cheese of event backdrops. As affordable and accessible as it is, pipe and drape has been around for decades, and meeting and event planners are increasingly looking for alternatives to spruce up their stages. In other international cities, almost all stages are hard sets of some kind, so some of our clients who come to us looking for different options are hoping to match the style of their events in other parts of

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How to Conduct Active Listening at Your Events

Eventtia

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MICE industry to grow 8% in 2020 despite predictions of economic doom & gloom

Travel Daily Media

The post MICE industry to grow 8% in 2020 despite predictions of economic doom & gloom appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. CWT’s MICE focused wing, CWT M&E, has revealed that the USD840 billion industry is all set for an 8% spike in growth during 2020. The news comes 2020 Future Trends Report , published today, and arrives despite the current global geopolitical situation, and predictions of economic slow-down and recession.

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What is Event Brew? – Event Brew #000

Endless Events

Who’s ready for some event brew? Yes, that’s right, Endless Events is proud to present a brand new podcast. And Event Brew is something like you’ve never seen – or heard – before. As much as we enjoy bringing you the latest technology trends with Event Tech Podcast and the most intriguing conversations with #EventIcons , we felt like something was lacking.

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6 Alternatives to Pipe and Drape (with Photos and Examples)

Meeting Tomorrow

Ah, good ol’ pipe and drape. Tried and true. A trusted friend. The mac and cheese of event backdrops. As affordable and accessible as it is, pipe and drape has been around for decades, and meeting and event planners are increasingly looking for alternatives to spruce up their stages. In other international cities, almost all stages are hard sets of some kind, so some of our clients who come to us looking for different options are hoping to match the style of their events in other parts of

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Top 7 Ways to Grow Your Email List Before the Next Event

Eventtia

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Marriott’s Na Lotus Hotel opens in China

Travel Daily Media

The post Marriott’s Na Lotus Hotel opens in China appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Marriott has opened a new hotel under its Luxury Collection brand, in the capital of Guangxi Province, Nanning. The new opening marks the brand’s eighth property in China. Na Lotus Hotel resides in a high-rise landmark building, immersing guests in the heart of the business district.

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Hotelbeds’ MarketHub events go annual

Travel Daily Media

The post Hotelbeds’ MarketHub events go annual appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Hotelbeds has today confirmed its plans to expand its successful MarketHub formula. From 2020 the MarketHub events – typically attended by up to 600 participants from leading tour operators, airlines, loyalty and points redemption schemes – will now be taking place on an annual basis in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

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Rotana adds sheen to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Travel Daily Media

The post Rotana adds sheen to Bosnia and Herzegovina appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Rotana has announced the official opening of Bosmal Arjaan by Rotana, its first hotel in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Strategically located within Sarajevo’s Bosmal City Centre complex, the new property offers 132 fully serviced one, two and three-bedroom deluxe hotel apartments, a stylish restaurant, two meeting rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness and wellness club featuring a gymnasium, a

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‘Make it Edinburgh’ boosts business tourism

Travel Daily Media

The post ‘Make it Edinburgh’ boosts business tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Edinburgh reinforces its status as the fastest growing tech hub in Europe as the city hosts ESOMAR Congress 2019 – The Global Data & Insights Summit at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. This congress is witnessing world-leaders in data and tech come together with local talent and start-ups to share and distribute the latest thinking and cutting-edge meth

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TCEB shows off “redefined” MICE of Thailand

Travel Daily Media

The post TCEB shows off “redefined” MICE of Thailand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau’s (TCEB) showed off the potential of the Bangkok’s and Hua Hin’s last week, during its annual media familiarisation trip for representatives of the global media. Discussing the trip Nichapa Yoswee (below), the bureau’s senior vice president of business, said: “TCEB is using this to help redefine business experiences for MICE travel

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STB unveils global INSPIRE to enrich MICE experience

Travel Daily Media

The post STB unveils global INSPIRE to enrich MICE experience appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Singapore Tourism Board has unveiled In Singapore Incentives & Rewards (INSPIRE), an incentive programme to attract potential visitors from the global Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) sector. In partnership with 29 local Singapore businesses, global INSPIRE offers a selection of over 60 complimentary experiences that qualified MICE groups visiting Sing

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Marriott Bonvoy Events platform unveiled

Travel Daily Media

The post Marriott Bonvoy Events platform unveiled appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Marriott International has announced the launch a new Marriott Bonvoy Events platform. This new site is a comprehensive tool for meeting and event planners, building upon former Marriott International meetings site, Meetings Imagined. The new platform will provide detailed information about the brand’s portfolio of more than 5,700 participating properties through a meetings and events lens.

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Luxury calling: The Oberoi, Marrakech to open in December

Travel Daily Media

The post Luxury calling: The Oberoi, Marrakech to open in December appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Oberoi Group has announced The Oberoi, Marrakech will open on 1 December, 2019. Located in twenty-eight acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, fragrant citrus orchards and olive groves with spectacular views of the snow – capped Atlas Mountains, the resort is 25 minutes away from the Djema el-Fna square and the ancient walled city.