Endless Events
MARCH 15, 2021
Before the pandemic hit in 2020, the events industry was a well-oiled machine. Virtual and hybrid events were nowhere near as common. While every big event already had its own event app, event app design was something only a few businesses dealt with. Then came March 2020, and with it, huge changes. Event technology is no longer just one aspect of an event.
Social Tables
MARCH 17, 2021
The church seating layout is used for houses of worship, but it’s also found in lecture halls, performing arts centers, and conference spaces. You may already recognize it from an event you’ve planned or attended at a university, seminar, or yes, church. But what is the church seating layout exactly, and why is it used for events outside of churches?
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MeetingsNet
MARCH 16, 2021
The Events Industry Council is gearing up for a global economic-impact study that will quantify losses from the pandemic. It’s been more than two years since the Events Industry Council released the Global Economic Significance of Business Events study, and the world has been through a lot since then. As a result, the umbrella organization for the meeting and convention industry has set its sights on a similar study, with a twist.
Special Events
MARCH 14, 2021
You might have your marketing strategies in place already, but you need to also be mindful of your communication habits when responding to inquiries and navigating the sales process.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Stova
MARCH 18, 2021
Gamification is a topic our clients often mention to our dedicated account managers. With q uestions ranging from “ how does it work ?” to “ what can we do better ?” , gamification has become an enticing factor a n d an answer to keep ing attendees engaged during multiple-day events and everyday team meetings. Since becoming a staple in virtual events , gamification is now a dri ving force to ensure a fun and diverse way to engage with attendees.
Meet Green
MARCH 18, 2021
Event health and safety are important to us here at MeetGreen. We pride ourselves on taking every precaution to keep event participants safe and healthy. From the beginning, we planned for health and safety. In 1994, we developed an Emergency Response Plan to keep everyone protected with our first event for 2,500 people. The plan included working with these partners: Venue.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Special Events
MARCH 18, 2021
Check our these "Inclusive Tips for Client Consultations" that you can implement in your business to ensure that every lead that walks in the door feels welcomed and appreciated.
Bizzaboo
MARCH 15, 2021
After a year of virtual, the return of live events is just around the corner. Give your attendees and partners peace of mind with this event safety guide. For event planners, marketers, and attendees alike, it’s been over a year since we’ve had the experience of a live event. We all miss the rush of the in-person experience - grabbing a fresh coffee in the morning, chatting with your peers and networking in the lounges, even the struggle of trying to find a quiet place to take a call.
ITA Group
MARCH 16, 2021
How to Recognize Employees Meaningfully. Employee recognition—it’s supposed to be meaningful, memorable and a professionally rewarding experience for your employees. . But the best recognition programs don’t only impact individual employees. They should improve overall organizational wellbeing, including improved engagement and culture. And when those things improve, so too should employee retention, productivity, customer service levels and financial performance.
Sojern
MARCH 18, 2021
Digital advertising as we know it is changing. Google announced in early 2020 that they would be joining many other browsers, most notably Safari and Firefox, in sunsetting the 3rd party cookie in 2022–a technology that’s been used for targeting in digital advertising for years. While other browsers have already implemented the strategy, Google’s Chrome has 66% of the market share, so 2022 signifies the true “death” of 3rd party cookies and will change the landscape.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
AltexSoft Travel
MARCH 15, 2021
This is a guest article by Carla Andre-Brown, content marketer from Mailbird. Last year, the clear path the travel industry once had was swept away. This was largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic uprooting the status quo for both international and domestic travel. Now, as the industry begins to examine what the rebuilding process will look like, there are many tools to consider adopting in order to re-establish a thriving sector.
Special Events
MARCH 15, 2021
Party Works Interactive launched a new side hustle with My City Safari, a family-friendly scavenger hunt.
Conferences that Work
MARCH 15, 2021
Recently, I’ve been appearing as a guest at college event planning and hospitality courses to talk about meeting design. (I love to do this. Teachers, please contact me , it’s free!) Rather than lecture for an hour, I’ve been using an Ask Me Anything (aka AMA ) meeting format. Here’s why I think Ask Me Anything is almost always a better session format than a lecture.
MeetingsNet
MARCH 17, 2021
Building trust between planners and suppliers is key to the success of instant booking for meetings. Brought to you by: Meeting planners have long decried the lack of transparency in hotel room availability and pricing, as well as the need to send RFPs to gain such insights. The current industry standard for booking sleeping rooms and meeting space is like a canyon, with event planners and hotel inventory separated by a massive chasm — a lack of trust and transparency filling the void between.
Eventtia
MARCH 17, 2021
From influencers and invitations to teasers and tutorials, a well-defined and effective communication strategy is vital to the success of any virtual event. Why?
Special Events
MARCH 17, 2021
So, can employers require employees get vaccinated before returning to work? The short answer is yes.
Redfin
MARCH 15, 2021
The housing market is hot! With the supply of homes hitting record lows nationwide, prices are skyrocketing, and homes are getting snatched up as soon as they become available. If you’re selling a home, you currently are in a prime position to attract multiple offers and possibly incite a bidding war if you play your cards right. . But even in a seller’s market, where there are far more buyers than homes for sale, there is no guarantee your home will attract multiple offers.
Brightspot Incentive Events
MARCH 18, 2021
Transforming an In-Person Sales Kickoff into a Virtual Meeting. March 13, 2020 is the date that changed the world forever. The U.S. President declared a national emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic and imposed strict international travel restrictions. Most travel and in-person business came to a screeching halt as the country went into lockdown or shelter-in-place.
Maritz Global Events
MARCH 18, 2021
In this next video in our Planwell Meetwell® series, strategic account managers Yurii Land, CMP and Susan Bennett, CASE, CEM take a look at phases 3 and 4 of the guest journey — Anticipating and Arriving.
ITA Group
MARCH 18, 2021
[Quiz Results] Using Data To Build Hyper-Personalized Event Engagement Journeys. This is part two of a two-part series focused on using participant data to deliver meaningful attendee experiences. ( Read part one.). Remember when we invited you to play along with us to demonstrate how a fun, Buzzfeed-style quiz can inform attendee engagement journeys?
Redfin
MARCH 17, 2021
Did you know fireplaces are among the most popular home features found in homes for sale? Not only do they serve the functional purpose of providing additional warmth in your home but by adding a fireplace, you may also be helping increase your home’s value. Regardless if you live in sunny Las Vegas, NV , or cloudy Pittsburgh, PA , a fireplace is a simple way to add exciting architectural details to your home. 1) On average, homes with fireplaces are listed for 13% more than the national median
PRA
MARCH 15, 2021
Water + Events: How They Flow Together. World Water Day is March 22 and to honor one of the most precious resources we have on this planet, we are shining a spotlight on water. “Dive” in with us to look at how the meeting and event industry uses water and how we can all reduce our water waste with a few simple planning tips from PRA’s Director of Corporate Social Responsibility, Courtney Lohmann.
Special Events
MARCH 17, 2021
Special events business news
MeetingsNet
MARCH 19, 2021
Accor joins Hilton and Marriott in the effort to lure back meetings and events in addition to leisure guests. Hospitality firm Accor, whose hotel brands include Fairmont, Sofitel, Orient Express, and Raffles, has announced a partnership with healthcare-technology provider x.labs to provide optional Covid-19 testing for guests at all properties in the U.S. and Canada.
Redfin
MARCH 17, 2021
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so why not let an aerial view tell the whole story? Real estate drone photography has become an increasingly popular tactic to help real estate listings stand out amongst the competition. Because typical listings feature photos taken from the perspective of a person, many unseen details are left to the buyer’s imagination.
Redfin
MARCH 18, 2021
Buying a home is a large investment, and making sure the house is in the best condition possible is a top concern for any buyer, regardless if it’s your first home or an investment property. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of buying a home, but you’ll want to make sure you include a home inspection in your list of priorities to avoid any potential issues or unforeseen costs as you get further into the homebuying process. .
Redfin
MARCH 17, 2021
If you are looking to take your real estate listing to the next level, consider incorporating twilight photography to complement your professional interior and exterior photos. Twilight photos are pictures of a home that are usually captured around dusk when there are plenty of colors in the sky. They are used to showcase a property by highlighting features like pools, fire pits, views, and even sunsets.
Redfin
MARCH 15, 2021
Homeowners often find themselves torn between which home improvement project they’ll tackle next. From designing the perfect media room to finally finishing your basement, you may be wondering just which of these house features could also add more value to your home. For homeowners in Oregon, here are five investment-worthy home trends in Oregon which may help you decide the next project topping your list. *. 5 house features to update in your Oregon home.
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