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The Impact Of The Russia-Ukraine War On The Events Industry

Endless Events

It seems that the happenings on the global stage just won’t give us a break. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is somewhat under control, there is a full-blown war on the European continent once again. And so, the Event Brew takes on yet another controversial topic this week: the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on the events industry. But before they get into the nitty-gritty of economic sanctions against Russia and the prices of gas and oil, the Event Brew recognizes the human toll being pa

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Visit Seattle CEO, Tom Norwalk, Retires

Smart Meetings

Tom Norwalk has ended his 15-year tenure with Visit Seattle. He was the organization’s president and CEO. “This has been a dream come true for me and my family. I have always been honored to promote and represent my hometown around the world. Seattle’s future is so bright—and industry recovery so close,” Norwalk said. “I will be watching from the sidelines—cheering like crazy for the Emerald City.”.

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The Value of Video in Marketing

Dana Communications

Any successful marketing campaign should explore the place that each channel plays, such as print, email, direct mail, search, TV, radio, PR—and video. As marketers, our job is to design a program that contains a balanced blend of communications tools to gain awareness and drive—ideally—measurable results. Unfortunately, alternatives are often overlooked, which could play an important role in any campaign.

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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

I’m about to go on my first pre-con site visit since the Covid pandemic started over two years ago. My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

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”.

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3 Steps To Finding, Pitching, & Keeping Event Sponsors

Endless Events

Event sponsors are often crucial contributors to event budgets and therefore highly affect the overall attendee experience and the overall success of the event. However, event planners still struggle to secure long-lasting relationships with event sponsors. Finding, pitching, and keeping event sponsors is not a gamble – it’s a process that event planners need to carefully prepare for.

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Hubilo’s MIX 2022 Asked Enduring Experiential Questions

Smart Meetings

When does a webinar cross the line into an experience? How do you make virtual meetings immersive? Can a hybrid meeting deliver the same—or more—impact than a contained ballroom? Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. The day-long presentation mixed content from three in-person hubs—San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and London—along with thousands making up the remote audience from around the world

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13 Catering Trends to Keep on Your Radar

Social Tables

Food and beverage is perhaps one of the most anticipated elements of any event. With in-person events slowly returning, event planners and caterers alike would be wise to try and make the attendee F&B experience better than ever. Being so, we’ve put together this list of catering trends to help you hone in on what matters to audiences now. Whether you’re planning a wedding, a conference, or an anniversary dinner, these catering trends can help you stay ahead of the curve and craft experience

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TN Blizzard 2022 Conference Presentation: Better Strategy Starts with Better Data

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Better Strategy Starts with Better Data. How to become a data driven tourism organization. Download the presentation deck here: * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email *. Company * Phone Zip Code * Hidden How Can We Help? Hidden W2L_Source_URL_c. Δ The post TN Blizzard 2022 Conference Presentation: Better Strategy Starts with Better Data appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism.

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Hubilo’s MIX 2022 Asked Enduring Experiential Questions

Smart Meetings

When does a webinar cross the line into an experience? How do you make virtual meetings immersive? Can a hybrid meeting deliver the same—or more—impact than a contained ballroom? Hubilo demonstrated the answer to these and other questions in its Mastering Immersive Experiences (MIX) 2022 hybrid event this week. The day-long presentation mixed content from three in-person hubs—San Francisco Bay Area, New York City and London—along with thousands making up the remote audience from around the world

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The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry

Skift Meetings

The tight labor market is fuelling demand for freelance services in the event industry. For their part, planners are moving into freelance work for greater flexibility, relief from career burnout, and the chance to focus on aspects of the job they enjoy most. As it has in many industries, the gig economy is having a […]. The post The Gig Economy Is Booming in the Event Industry by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].

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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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Maintaining Employee Retention During Tough Times

Special Events

If retention has caused headaches in the past or you simply want to become a better leader, these team-building techniques will keep your business and its employees on the right track.

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Capitalize on California’s Great Outdoors

Convene by PCMA

After two years of too much time indoors, the great outdoors has new appeal. Sunshine never felt so good. What better place to have your meeting, convention, or conference than sunny California? With moderate temperatures all year long, the opportunities for a meeting that includes outdoor festivities and open-air venues are plentiful. Take, for example, Los Angeles.

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First Business Events Industry Week Celebrated Power of Meeting

Smart Meetings

More than 2,000 meetings industry folks gathered at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center for the launch of Business Events Industry Week , a concentration of events designed to illustrate the Power of Purpose exercised when people come together. The 3 days of gathering started with Destinations International ’s Convention Sales and Services Summit, covering everything from trends in what is important to attendees today to tips for planning more inclusive events.

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Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees?

Skift Meetings

Events are back, but the attendees are slow to return. What’s behind the low numbers? When 2022 kicked off, it felt like the golden year had finally arrived for the event industry. As vaccine numbers continued to rise and employees made their way back to offices, massive gatherings seemed to once again have massive appeal. […]. The post Events Are Back: But Where Are All the Attendees?

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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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Will We See You in Anaheim?

Special Events

Early bird pricing ends April 8

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Mastering the Art of Brand Storytelling at Events

Stova

Event planning is no longer only about logistics. There’s a true art to designing masterful events that engage, serve, and even fundamentally change your audience members, for the better. One way to make a powerful impact with your events is through weaving in brand storytelling. Read on to discover what brand storytelling is, why you should use it, and how to begin implementing it into your event strategy.

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Should Planners Track Their Group’s Carbon Footprint?

Smart Meetings

B2B travel management platform CWT recently launched a point-of-sale carbon footprint indicator for its myCWT mobile and web app, as part of the company’s $100 million investment in its myCWT platform. “We surveyed our global customer base at the end of 2021, and an overwhelming 87% expressed that they would like information provided to their employees at point-of-booking to help reinforce responsible travel choices,” said Erik Magnuson, vice president of product management, travel content and c

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Women Leading the Way at Convention Centers

Convene by PCMA

The Ontario Convention Center in Ontario, Calif. has more than 225,000 square feet of flexible, column-free exhibit, meeting, and function space. The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent , according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But some spaces are quite the opposite, particularly facility management, where just 21 percent are women , according to the U.S.

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Three Ways to Nurture Relationships at The Special Event

Special Events

As much as Zoom was a rescue for us in the last couple of years, there is nothing like real face time.

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7 Excellent Arguments to Participate in an Exhibition

Meeting Package

Interest in exhibition shows is an incredible method to create leads and pull in clients among other things. Exhibition shows can be very tricky at times; initially they appear to be a simple chance to get out there and meet clients, create connections with new prospects and drive sales.

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’

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Hybrid Events: They Don’t Need to ‘Be Parallel’

Convene by PCMA

A major misconception is that a hybrid event means that digital and in-person audiences experience the same content at the same time. More than one-third of 8,000-plus marketers responding to a Statistica survey last fall said they expected to hold hybrid events. Now, as the rate of COVID infections goes down and planners gear up for in-person events, including a digital component may seem even more appealing, as a way to offset lower than pre-pandemic attendance.

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California, Here We Come - A Virtual Experience

Special Events

Join us Tuesday, April 5th for our final Pep Rally

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Top TEN cities to visit in Europe

Fox World Travel

If a European vacation is part of your upcoming travel plans, you are not alone. It’s a popular time to explore On Holiday trip ideas to historic and exciting Europe destinations. With 44 countries and hundreds of cities to discover, it’s difficult to even know where to begin. Here’s our top 10 cities to visit […]. The post Top TEN cities to visit in Europe appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Meet What is Possible in California

Smart Meetings

When 112 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl 2022 pre-game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in February, they were treated to a reminder to Dream Big as a flying “Alex” floated up and down the state. With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing i

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3 Ways to Maintain Team Wellness in Chicago Northwest

Convene by PCMA

One part of a beautiful Chicago Northwest resort, the Spa at Eaglewood features a zen relaxation room with water fountain, a 25-meter indoor pool, an indoor hot tub, and light, complimentary refreshments for guests receiving services. Travel for wellness – yes, it’s a thing – is drawing visitors to cities far and wide, but few destinations have the quick and easy resources busy work travelers require to maintain or enhance (or even start) a healthy lifestyle.

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A Crack in the Industry

Special Events

Seven Event Professionals Share Their Thoughts on Mental Health & Substance Abuse in the Event Industry

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How to Support Your Local Music Scene

Eventbrite

Every famous musician was once a local indie artist with a big dream — and their success wouldn’t be possible if it wasn’t for the support of their community. As a creator, you can play a role in keeping your neighborhood’s music scene alive, and maybe even book the next big star. Why is it […].

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Meet What is Possible in California Copy

Smart Meetings

When 112 million viewers tuned in to watch the Super Bowl 2022 pre-game at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in February, they were treated to a reminder to Dream Big as a flying “Alex” floated up and down the state. With an assist from entertainment personality Mario Lopez, MLB San Francisco Giants shortstop Brandon Crawford and actor Anthony Anderson, she flies above the Golden Gate Bridge, checks out whales along the coast, floats with colorful hot air balloons in Napa, indulges in forest bathing i

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Four Ways JUNO Takes Events Next Level

Convene by PCMA

There’s something to be said for simplicity. What if there was one place for your members and users to attend events, take classes, network, and build a custom experience? That place is JUNO, a Single Destination Platform that can extend your brand and be the central hub for your industry. Here are just 4 ways JUNO can help you grow: Make events hybrid and boost attendance by 40%.

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Brand experience: How purpose will take restaurants to the next level

EHL Insights

Developing a brand strategy that bases itself on a meaningful purpose can lead to a deep, emotional connection with your clientele - one that ultimately counts more than luxury decor and a fancy menu. A sense of purpose that a guest can buy into brings an added and distinctive dimension to the overall customer experience and should not be overlooked.

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Event Sponsorship Tips, Guides, and Resources

Eventbrite

Approaching an event sponsor or making an existing sponsorship more effective is easier than you think. Sponsors want access to their target customers — a.k.a., your attendees. And you may need partners to come alongside and provide funding or tangibles to enhance your event. You can show sponsors how they can easily reach potential customers […].

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The Only True Luxury Colorado Mountain Meeting Experience

Smart Meetings

For over 100 years, The Broadmoor , in Colorado, has been honoring their guests, tradition, and business so that you can highlight yours. With the addition of Bartolin Hall, The Broadmoor introduces the long-awaited “Convention Center at The Broadmoor.” Broadmoor Hall, International Center, Colorado Hall and Bartolin Hall offer over 200,000 square feet of flexible convention and exhibit space.

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Host A Meeting Beyond Your Organization’s Dreams at Universal Orlando Resort

Convene by PCMA

Be a hero for your team at Universal Orlando Resort, where our experts can help you plan immersive meeting experiences that connect organizations to their attendees in ways they’ve never dreamed possible. More than a vacation destination, the unique themed hotels, facilities, and attractions of Universal Orlando present an opportunity for your planning team to host meetings unlike any other.

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