Endless Events
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success. It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Wouldn’t you rather forget where you are for a moment and feel like you’re there? Spinning slowly in a grandiose ballroom or stepping inside a hotel suite, the ocean view through the doors to the balcony—the next generation of virtual reality (VR) can deliver so much more than pretty worlds through clunky goggles. For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting
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ETC Corporate
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Europeans’ intention to travel (61%) decreases compared to spring and summer 2021 but remains stronger than one year ago (54%), demonstrating higher resilience against new COVID-19 waves Fragmented and inconsistent border restrictions in response to the Omicron variant impede consumer travel decisions Early-summer prospects are promising, as Europeans intend to holiday for longer and spend more.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Brittany Jeter is a Senior Campaign Specialist for our Georgia territory. She has 5 years of experience in advertising sales, first working in an ad operations role and later promoted to client support/account manager. Brittany has lived in Atlanta since early childhood and attended Clayton State University in Morrow, GA. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Great event professionals know that it’s vital to always have a plan B ready when planning events. For example, they know how to deal with bad weather at events and how to build a crisis communication plan. However, according to Event Brew , many are yet to master planning disruption-proof events amidst the pandemic – or at least master the way they communicate the unavoidable uncertainty.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
With ongoing concerns related to Covid variants, a number of businesses and events are re-evaluating whether to postpone or cancel despite the relative loosening of federal, state and local restrictions. So, what happens when there aren’t specific government restrictions to trigger a force majeure event to postpone or terminate an event? Can the more recent trend of “fear” majeure be sufficient grounds to postpone or terminate an event?
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
EHL Insights
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Over the past decades, marketing practice has increasingly focused on creating online interactions between organizations and their consumers. This shift is spurred by multiple developments, such as the growing internet penetration , the increasing sophistication of devices, as well as the greater connection speed that network technology offers. The increasing relevance of digital marketing is underlined by the significant increase in spending on digital advertising, which is estimated to grow fr
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. The session was titled ‘Technology Tools and Trends Driving Engagement, Collaboration and Innovation’ And since they talked about event technology trends for 2022 and beyond, the talk is just as relevant today as i
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
The robot takeover in the hospitality industry is imminent, moving beyond cutesy chatbots and automated telephone operators and into formerly human roles, such as chefs, bartenders and bussers. Robots and hospitality in the United States have been merging at a glacial pace for some time now. Over the years, hotels all over the world have been bringing in robotic staff, answering frequently asked questions and delivering towels and soft drinks; but the last couple of years have served as a reason
Special Events
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
See you May 2-5 in Anaheim, CA!
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Eventbrite
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Imagine jamming to a live DJ set with the smell of sea salt in the air. The sun sets; ocean waves lap against the side of the boat. That’s the vibe at an ORLOVE boat party. The scene is dreamy, and last Memorial Day it was even dreamier. As Matt Orlove tells us, this boat […].
InEvent
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
Learn what event professionals can learn from the Super Bowl as a showcase of building up attention, creating and engaging communities, leveraging technology, and advertising. This Sunday, February 13, 2022, the Super Bowl will see the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Without a doubt, it … Post What event professionals can learn from the Super Bowl showed as first in InEvent Blog.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Software company twine’s announcement today that it is acquiring the relationship-building technology company Glimpse is a sign of the evolution of virtual meetings and possibly the first step toward a more tangible virtual event world. The acquisition’s resulting new product, twine for Zoom, will allow meeting organizers to build and manage dynamic interactions using a trusted platform with an interface reminiscent of gaming platforms.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
To succeed in the industry, you must be courageous in every step of your brand experience.
Eventbrite
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
Large races like marathons attract a lot of participants and raise money for charity, and their success can be recreated with smaller events such as 5k races or fun runs. Charity races are a great way to bring your community together for a cause. The combination of charitable donations with a healthy activity is appealing to many, […].
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Travel groups continue to ask the U.S. government to lift testing mandates.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
This week, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced a proposed merger, which would make the new airline the fifth largest in the United States. The merger is valued at $6.6 billion. On a call announcing the deal on Monday, Spirit’s CEO Ted Christie touted both airlines’ “commitment to affordable travel.”. John DiScala, travel influencer and owner of JohnnyJet.com, told Smart Meetings , “Whenever there is a merger, it’s almost never good for consumers.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Tomorrow is the deadline to be included on the annual Top DMC list.
Stova
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Event management software has been changing over the last decade, with astronomical advancements in the last several years. What you once wanted in software might be obsolete at this point, or, has become much more advanced. How do you cut through the noise and tell the difference between the two?
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
COVID cases drop as important school ‘half-term’ nears.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
Now that Hawaii no longer requires fully vaccinated visitors to quarantine, a lot of the cultural festivals meeting professionals previously hitched their group travel to are back in play. 2022 on the island of Oahu in particular is looking to be a year replete with music, entertainment and—of course—food. From half-marathons to local Spam showcases, Oahu’s list of what it has to offer is a long one.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 6, 2022
Virtual Pep Rally will give you valuable and actionable insights in addition to a sneak peek at Catersource + The Special Event 2022.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
The two building blocks of a speak-up work culture are encouragement and reward, Stephen Shedletzky said in his Convening Leaders 2022 session. How can organizations create an environment where employees feel empowered to provide valuable feedback? According to Stephen Shedletzky, who presented the Convening Leaders 2022 session “How to Create a Healthy Speak-Up and Feedback-Rich Culture,” it starts with fostering a sense of psychological safety.
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
The latest changes to entry restrictions worldwide.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Ted Johnston. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L.
Eventbrite
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
It’s pretty much the teenage dream to be able to throw the coolest parties where everyone knows your name and you get to control the dance floor. For Oakland-based DJ and entrepreneur DAGHE, he made his dream into a reality. “I started doing events when I was 16 at a night called Preppy Sensation Ent,” […].
Special Events
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
See you May 2-5 in Anaheim, CA!
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Americans can visit the continent again on February 21.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Ted Johnston. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L.
Business Traveler USA
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Business travel is set to produce a “a positive surprise” for many people this year, according to Derek DeCross, senior vice president of global sales for IHG Hotels & Resorts. The company’s outlook for SME, Corporate and Groups & Meetings finds that business travel recovery is being led by small and medium-size businesses, and will continue to gather steam especially the latter half of 2022.
Gavel International
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Reading Time: 4 minutes Naples is an upscale seaside town located on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. Serenity, sunshine, and sophistication will meet you on the miles of pristine beaches. The world-class resorts, soft white sand, and gentle ocean surf make a perfect meeting location. The land between the shore and the bay holds beautiful neighborhoods and high-end shopping and dining.
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
The government agency continues to warn Americans against travel to destinations dealing with a surge in coronavirus cases.
Best Corporate Events
FEBRUARY 9, 2022
As technology automates more and more simple, linear tasks, more of the work that people do involves collaboration. Put another way, professionals today spend less time on individual, solo tasks than in the past and more time working as part of a team. New products are designed by teams. New software is developed by teams. Sales are often closed by teams.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
Rafat Ali, founder and CEO of Skift (on screen), speaks during a Convening Leaders session while moderator Joshua Butler, the cofounder and COO of Falcon Events, and in-person attendees listen from Las Vegas. (Jacob Slaton Photography). If the pandemic-spawned Zoom boom was the event industry’s Napster moment, then we are at the precipice of a new age of events — whether we like it or not, says Rafat Ali, founder and CEO of Skift.
Meeting Tomorrow
FEBRUARY 10, 2022
At the end of 2019, Meeting Tomorrow created a new South and West Side Investment Fund. This fund is one part of our larger commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Meeting Tomorrow, and part of our support of the Black Lives Matter movement. We’re committed to investing a total of $1 million in Chicago’s South and West sides by the end of 2025.
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