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18 Event Trends Poised to Shake Up Hospitality & Group Business in 2018

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In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. But don’t worry, you don’t need to rush out and buy a crystal ball to be on top of it. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018.

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The 5Ws Event Marketing Plan (2018 edition): Strategies, Tactics and Trends Framework

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200+ tips, strategies, templates and tactics to win at event marketing in 2018. Your practical event marketing plan to quickly grow your event and sell more tickets. Why do you need it? Because you create great events. But marketing them is a tough challenge. After pouring your heart and soul into planning an event it can […]. The post The 5Ws Event Marketing Plan (2018 edition): Strategies, Tactics and Trends Framework by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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Centara Hotels & Resorts new private partnership agreement signals strategic intent

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The post Centara Hotels & Resorts new private partnership agreement signals strategic intent appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Centara Hotels & Resorts have announced a long-term lease agreement for Centra by Centara Government Complex Hotel & Convention Centre Chaeng Watthana. Chairman of the board Suthikiati Chirativat signed the agreement for the 204-room hotel and conference property in the Thai government community 10 minutes from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Int

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18 Event Trends Poised to Shake Up Hospitality & Group Business in 2018

Social Tables

In the events world, you don’t have the luxury of living in yesteryear. Y ou need to see into the future and stay ahead of the event trends that will inevitably make or break your business. But don’t worry, you don’t need to rush out and buy a crystal ball to be on top of it. Using a combination of research and survey data, we’ve rounded up the 18 most important trends set to hit planners, hotels and venues in 2018.

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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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Top 100 Innovation Articles of 2017

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Building upon the success of Braden Kelley's Blogging Innovation, we launched Innovation Excellence on August 1, 2011 and so 2017 was our sixth full year of operations. To celebrate we've pulled together the Top 100 Innovation Articles of 2017 from our archive of nearly 7,000 innovation-related articles from more than 400 contributing authors. Click the link if you missed.

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4 surprise cloud computing trends for 2018

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First of all, I hate doing yearly predictions. Also, this is the time of year that every PR firm in the country asks me to read the cloud computing predictions of their clients, which are all pretty much wrong and self-serving. So, I’ve put together four cloud predictions for 2018 that you won’t see coming but that should help shape your cloud strategy for the new year. [ Learn all about the cloud at InfoWorld.

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2018 Preview: Event Tech Predictions From Industry Experts

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BizBash asked event professionals known for their expertise and innovation in technology to identify the new or emerging technology that.

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Get a Head Start: 2017’s Most Downloaded Course Starters

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Why create a course from scratch when you can get a head start with a course starter pack? Course starter templates are made of multiple templates from our library, designed to create an engaging and interactive course. All assets can easily be modified to match your branding. Just input your content and they’re ready to go! We took a look back at this year’s most downloaded course starters, broken down by authoring tool.

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14 Wellness-Focused Event & Catering Ideas for a Healthy New Year

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Meetings and conventions can often conjure images of sitting inside all day, snacking on unhealthy pastries, and drinking one too.

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20 Comfortable Event Lounges For Attendee Networking

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Network in style and comfort at your next event with these lounge upgrade ideas for any event format. Event lounges are becoming increasingly popular as they offer a respite for many events and show you have thought of attendee comfort. But they are also becoming the go-to place to network or have meetings to maximize […]. The post 20 Comfortable Event Lounges For Attendee Networking by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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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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EventMB Best Posts of 2017

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Just in case you were too busy planning events, we have pulled together ten of our most popular posts for 2017. Of course, as the number one blog for event professionals, EventMB shares a lot of great content, all year round. If time is short though and you want to catch up, make sure you […]. The post EventMB Best Posts of 2017 by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Why You Should Always Think Mobile in Your Marketing

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In 2018, a mobile-friendly website is no longer a trend or a nice-to-have—it’s a necessity for conducting business, especially in.

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Why You Should Absolutely Watch the Golden Globes This Year

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In recent years, viewership for awards shows has dropped—last year’s Emmys received the second-lowest ratings on record, and viewership for.

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The 10 Best Social Media Management Tools for Events

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Marketing your events on social media keeps getting harder. Here are the 10 best social media management tools for events.

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Do Your Goals Motivate and Engage Your Employees?

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The new year is here, and that means it’s time to set new goals – new year, new goals. Setting goals is a great and efficient way to engage your employees. It gives them direction and motivation as well as a clear frame of reference for success. However, not all goals are created equally. Some goals are more motivating than others. Below are four recommendations for how you can set motivating goals for your employees.

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Mariah Carey Was a Ratings Hero for New Year’s Eve

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Mariah Carey’s comeback and the mercury’s dip proved a potent combination for ABC’s “Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

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AI-Powered eLearning with IBM Watson – Case Study

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The Problem We Faced Whether you are developing eLearning or in-person training, a truly effective training program requires selecting the correct approach that will ensure that the training meets its goals. When it comes to teaching on-the-job skills, nothing beats the effectiveness of a training that resembles real-life conditions and challenges as closely as possible. … Continue reading "AI-Powered eLearning with IBM Watson – Case Study".

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Call for Speakers: What Are This Year’s Hot Topics in Events?

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How do you balance event security with a lively and fun environment? What's the future of event technology? Where is.

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10 Fresh Tips for Keeping Events Safe and Secure in a Brave New World

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In this era of routine terrorist attacks, devastating natural disasters, and political unrest, it’s the million-dollar question plaguing the industry: How.

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An Insight for Your Next B2B Event: Millennials Are Social Business Travelers

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Millennials enjoy traveling with colleagues, are “more sociable” than older business travelers, they enjoy connecting with family and friends while.

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Historic Alabama Hotel Keeps the Cannon, Renovates the Rooms

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Mobile Bay property known for a daily cannon salute is in the last stages of $32 million refresh.

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2018 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Las Vegas Venues for Meetings and Events

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Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Las Vegas restaurants, corporate event venues.

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January 3, 2018: Beyoncé, Eminem, and the Weeknd Announced as Coachella Headliners, Golden Globes Partners With Facebook to Live Stream Preshow, Lyft to Offer Robot Taxi Rides at C.E.S.

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1. BEYONCé, EMINEM, AND THE WEEKND ANNOUNCED AS COACHELLA HEADLINERS: Beyoncé, Eminem, and the Weeknd will headline this year's Coachella.

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January 4, 2017: Independent Black-Owned Company Acquires Essence From Time Inc., Hotels Are Changing ‘Do Not Disturb’ Sign Policies, Ticketmaster Accused of Offering ‘Misleading’ Premium Service

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1. INDEPENDENT BLACK-OWNED COMPANY ACQUIRES ESSENCE FROM TIME INC.: Essence Communications Inc., which owns Essence magazine and the Essence Festival.

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Celebrity Chef Restaurant Closes at MGM National Harbor

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Marcus, the Southern and Ethiopian-tinged restaurant from celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson, closed at MGM National Harbor Tuesday. The restaurant will.

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Q&A: Superfly on What’s Driving the Enduring Success of the Music Festival Business

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Event Marketer asked Rick Farman, co-founder of Superfly, the New York City-based organization behind San Francisco’s Outside Lands and rural.

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Gretchen Carlson Will Chair Miss America Organization Board After Leaders Resign

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Following the resignation of C.E.O. Sam Haskell and other executives, journalist Gretchen Carlson will now chair the Miss America Organization.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: an Egyptian-Inspired Tablescape, a Las Vegas New Year's Eve Party, a Constellation-Theme Dance Floor

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This week's roundup includes an Egyptian-inspired tablescape at the Lyda Beauty brand and product launch in Los Angeles, an effects-filled.

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2018 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Washington Venues for Meetings and Events

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Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Washington restaurants, corporate event venues, hotels.

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2018 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Miami/South Florida Venues for Meetings and Events

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Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Miami/South Florida restaurants, corporate event venues.

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Hoteliers Are Taking Different Approaches to Luxury Travel Innovation

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Everyone has different ideas and approaches for the next big thing in luxury hospitality, from digital innovation and more personalization.

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Freeman’s Fuzion Platform Gains Momentum with Leading Event Technology Companies

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Freeman, today announced that a founding group of top event technology companies have joined its open product ecosystem, FuzionSM. The.

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D.C.’s Line Hotel Makes Itself at Home in the Heart of Adams Morgan

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D.C.’s much anticipated Line hotel tried to open quietly in Adams Morgan just before Christmas, but the city’s foodies and.

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2018 Preview: 10 Most Anticipated Toronto Venues for Meetings and Events

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Looking for a new venue for your next event? Here are the most anticipated Toronto restaurants, corporate event venues, hotels.

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Historic Church to Become New Home for the Children’s Museum of Manhattan

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The museum isn’t moving far—to a landmark church on 96th Street and Central Park West—but its new space is leagues.

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