Smart Meetings
MAY 6, 2021
So, how are you feeling about virtual event networking about now? Not so good, according to Virtual Attendee Experience Report from event software company Bizzabo. A survey of 700 attendees and data from 967 events over a 12-month period found that the fun factor of online events is definitely waning: There was a 26 percent increase in respondents saying the last virtual event they attended wasn’t fun.
Endless Events
MAY 6, 2021
In this past year, the events industry has been through quite a shakeup. New trends emerged: we embraced hybrid events , put safety first, and saw an incredible surge in event app platforms. But today, Event Brew hosts, Will Curran and Nick Borelli, bring our attention to a very particular phenomenon: a certain brain drain in the events industry. Young professionals as well as seasoned event profs are migrating towards technology companies!
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Social Tables
MAY 5, 2021
If you’re intrigued by unique locations or have an affinity for ocean life, this list of the world’s best underwater hotels is for you. Underwater hotels offer unforgettable experiences and once-in-a-lifetime views. Whether you’re sightseeing under the crystal clear waves of the Bahamas or snuggled in your bed watching beautiful coral reefs through floor-to-ceiling windows, these incredible getaways get you up close and personal, all while staying dry.
The Abbi Agency
MAY 6, 2021
Once more, the team here at The Abbi Agency is taking our talents worldwide. Hot on the heels of announcements about our company’s growth and acquisition of London-based Made By Chance , we’re happy to share we’re now joining the global IPREX Network. IPREX is a global platform that brings independent agencies around the world together to form multidisciplinary comms teams.
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
MAY 5, 2021
As we move into pandemic recovery, virtual and hybrid events will remain top of mind for many marketing teams, with 92 percent of companies planning to host a digital event, conference or meet-up at some point in the year. Yet, despite the high potential for virtual events due to cost savings and ease of access, there is a considerable challenge ahead for event organizers to deliver a truly valuable experience by replicating the networking opportunities for attendees that exist during live event
Endless Events
MAY 4, 2021
It’s been a while since the industry made a tectonic shift to virtual events, and so far, we have covered the topic from nearly every angle imaginable. From choosing the right platform to delivering the best virtual content , we always first need to think about what kind of an experience we are providing for our virtual attendees. And who better to talk about experiential virtual events than today’s event icon, AJ Williams from AJ Events who has been in the industry for over 25 years
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
MAY 3, 2021
On April 29, 2021 we hosted a webinar with Southeast Tourism Society on How to Become a Data-Informed Tourism Organization. Didn’t get the chance to attend? Don’t worry, we are offering a download of both the live recording and the presentation deck. DOWNLOAD THE RECORDING DOWNLOAD THE DECK. The post STS x Advance Travel & Tourism Webinar: Becoming a Data-Informed Tourism Organization appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism.
Smart Meetings
MAY 3, 2021
Crowd control is going to be on meeting planners’ minds in the first few months of the post-pandemic era, and there’s no better model for how to herd the hordes than the Walt Disney Company. Disney’s global theme parks welcomed just shy of 156 million guests in 2019, according to the TEA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index —nearly twice the number of international travelers who came to the United States during the same year.
Conferences that Work
MAY 3, 2021
Three stories and a presentation about “How to trust your gut” 1 • My gut meets Seth Andrew. Last week, I was about to begin an online presentation on “How to trust your gut” when a national story broke. Major news outlets ( 1 , 2 , 3 ) were reporting that Seth Andrew , founder of a national network of charter schools, had been arrested for allegedly stealing $218,000 from one of the schools: Democracy Prep.
Special Events
MAY 3, 2021
An NFT, or a non-fungible token, is a unique digital token that securely stores information on a blockchain. In other words, NFTs are one-off digital assets such as videos, images, memes, art pieces, badges, and virtual clothing, among others, that can be purchased through a cryptocurrency site or simply with your credit card.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Cort
MAY 3, 2021
When you’re planning your event and walk into an empty event hall, it’s easy to see a cavernous and nondescript space. But the truth is, that event hall is a blank canvas that gives you endless possibilities for customization. Your creativity and vision will bring the space to life. One of the most versatile methods for transforming an event space is the use of drapery.
Smart Meetings
MAY 5, 2021
Passengers are ready to get back on board with cruising. To that end, CDC released a letter promising a resumption of sailing by mid-summer. The pledge comes on the heels of strong response from industry leaders and lawmakers to the CDC’s update on the Conditional Sail Order in early April, which modified safety considerations but had not indicated when cruise ships would be allowed to set sail.
Meet Green
MAY 7, 2021
Supporting people is just as important as protecting our planet. You can’t focus on the planet unless you focus on people. Thinking about people and planet has brought our team together to start the discussions of social equity amongst ourselves and out in our community. We have started asking questions of hosting organization on their efforts of inclusivity and taking action towards social equity.
Special Events
MAY 6, 2021
If Instagram Reels is still a foreign concept to you, don’t worry—it’s never too late to harness the value of video content on social media. Plus, it can be a lot of fun producing bite-sized content for your audience.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Cort
MAY 3, 2021
By now, it’s no secret that events in 2021 look different than they ever did before. You have to think of things you never have before, and catering is no exception to the new paradigms. Catering is stressful as it is, and adding new safety concerns only adds to the challenge of pulling off a successful event food service. There’s a psychology behind creating spaces that alleviate stress for guests and staff, and the pandemic adds new wrinkles to the strategy behind effective — and safe — spaces
Smart Meetings
MAY 3, 2021
“When you work in consulting, nobody likes you,” Alison Fragale begins the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “ How to Harness the Power of Negotiation to Master Your Post-Covid Events Career.”. Fragale, associate professor of organizational behavior at University of North Carolina, recalls her consulting days as the “saddest, loneliest job in the entire world.
ITA Group
MAY 4, 2021
How to Implement Skills Development Training Programs for Employees & Partners: Upskilling, Cross-Skilling, Reskilling. Depending on your industry and the state of your business over the past year, there’s a good chance skills development might have been bumped from your to-do list to allow you to tackle more pressing issues. Consider this your reminder that the skills gap isn’t going anywhere—and it may be growing even faster as a result of pandemic-driven market changes.
Special Events
MAY 2, 2021
How to re-enforcing COVID-19 restrictions, creatively
Redfin
MAY 7, 2021
Homeowners in a seller’s market face a conundrum. On one hand, their home is worth more than it has ever been. But on the other hand, if they decide to sell it and buy a new one, they’re going to face stiff competition. You can expect high prices in a competitive housing market where homes are selling in record time. It can be tricky to know exactly what path to take.
Smart Meetings
MAY 4, 2021
Marc Anderson. Visit San Antonio named Anderson president and CEO, effective June 1. Anderson comes from Choose Chicago and McCormick Place, a convention center in Chicago, where he was chief operating officer. Before Choose Chicago, Anderson was regional director of marketing for The Peninsula Hotels. Anderson serves on the board of directors for United States Travel Association (USTA), is an executive committee member of Meetings Mean Business Coalition, co-chair of USTA CEO Roundtable and is
ITA Group
MAY 6, 2021
Partner Marketing: Weaving Best Practices Into To-Partner, Through-Partner & With-Partner Marketing. Partner marketing is the broad category that includes to-partner marketing, through-partner marketing and with-partner marketing. It’s sometimes executed through the use of Through Channel Marketing Automation (TCMA) technology and services, as well as channel marketers or agencies.
Eventtia
MAY 2, 2021
Both online communities and online events share a very big similarity, they bring people together around a common interest.
Redfin
MAY 5, 2021
No matter where you live, you’ll likely encounter a wide variety of architectural home styles just by driving through your neighborhood. From extravagant to quaint, homes across the U.S. hold their own unique beauty and characteristics just like the people who inhabit them. So, what are the most popular home styles in the U.S.? From New York, NY to Portland, OR , you don’t have to be an architect to appreciate the range of stunning house styles available on the housing market.
Smart Meetings
MAY 3, 2021
If you are of a certain age, as I am, the words that spring to mind at mention of Inglenook are…jug wine. (For those too young to relate, think of that as wine in a growler.) Just out of college, it was the go-to for something cheap and red to drink with spaghetti and red sauce (notice I do not say “pasta,” which entered our everyday lexicon only later; in some parts of the country, “noodles” was the operative term).
Special Events
MAY 5, 2021
Special events business news
Creative Group Inc
MAY 6, 2021
Collectively, we’re relieved. Travel is on the rise. According to TSA data , passengers going through US airports in March topped 1,000,000 per day. This is a significant increase from February, and it demonstrates a growing willingness to travel. Event planners understand the limitations of virtual meetings; Harvard Business Review recently studied the limitations of virtual meetings.
PRA
MAY 6, 2021
PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, is proud to announce its partnership with SafeAccess, a secure, cloud-based health and safety screening platform designed to help event organizers easily create, maintain, and communicate health and safety policies and procedures. The partnership enables PRA to provide best-in-class solutions to its clients for approaching events of today and in the future.
Smart Meetings
MAY 6, 2021
On May 26, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Singapore will begin designated flights under their bilateral air travel bubble (ATB). The bubble was planned for last November but was postponed due to a surge in Covid-19 infections. “With gradual stabilization of the fourth wave of the epidemic in Hong Kong, we have been engaging in active discussions with Singapore on the relaunch of the ATB,” says Edward Yau, secretary of commerce and economic development of Hong Kong.
Global DMC partners
MAY 5, 2021
A majority of survey respondents indicated that they are considering proof of vaccine for future programs; however, testing is the primary focus at this time as there is no way of obtaining proof of vaccination without falling into legal and privacy issues. Although many expected that there would.
Alcor Mice
MAY 5, 2021
Event production is the careful planning, coordination and execution of every element in an event. It goes above planning and combines management with creative and technical production with the purpose of creating a unique and memorable event experience for your clients. As current consumer trends are focusing on the importance of experience, many brands are starting to turn to professional service providers to ensure that they stay ahead of the game.
Ulterior Events
MAY 4, 2021
Holly Patrick spoke with Graham Alderman, managing director and owner of Ulterior Events and his father Martin Alderman who first founded the business back in 1991. Listen to the latest Podcast below: The post Eventful Life with Martin & Graham appeared first on Ulterior Events.
Smart Meetings
MAY 5, 2021
Plan with Confidence. Bring an adventurous disposition, and we’ll take care of the rest. Greater Ontario, California is where it’s happening. Not only have these cities become the ultimate destination for meeting planners who prioritize an incredible value, but Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga offer access to myriad amenities for lodging, dining and exploration capped with enviable sunshine 300 days out of the year.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 3, 2021
The post ITB Asia announces dates for physical event in October appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Asia’s leading travel trade show, ITB Asia, will be happening as scheduled in Singapore from 27-29 October, implementing the current COVID-19 hygiene and safety protocols. The annual three-day B2B trade show and convention will be held at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre, in Singapore.
Cort
MAY 3, 2021
By now, it’s no secret that events in 2021 look different than they ever did before. You have to think of things you never have before, and catering is no exception to the new paradigms. Catering is stressful as it is, and adding new safety concerns only adds to the challenge of pulling off a successful event food service. There’s a psychology behind creating spaces that alleviate stress for guests and staff, and the pandemic adds new wrinkles to the strategy behind effective — and safe — spaces
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