ADMEI

JANUARY 17, 2024

How DMCs and Destination Organizations Find Success Through Collaboration 17 January 2024 There are fewer things more exciting than a group trip! From corporate conferences to large social gatherings, planning an event in a destination away from home is quite an undertaking. Need advice for a transportation hiccup?

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 21, 2024

He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, adaptability and assertiveness, offering practical advice for meeting professionals to move beyond logistical concerns and become indispensable assets in their organizations. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop. Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today! Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today!

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

Many event planning conferences were canceled or postponed, and most of those that weren’t took place virtually. Read on to learn more about some of the top event planning conferences that 2021 has to offer. Discover some of 2021’s top event planning conferences: 1.

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Social Tables

APRIL 6, 2021

Being a leader for your clients, your event planning team, and even your event planning community can begin with this deceptively simple exercise. Writing an event planning mission statement won’t just define and communicate “ your purpose, whether that’s in the office or simply in life.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

Depending on your needs, budget, and event size, you might find that one program works better than others. To cover your bases, here are 11 of the best options for event planners. These cover everything from general task management tools to programs with specific event planning functionality. Image via Trello.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 19, 2025

Trevor Hanks, managing partner of 360DG, says, This is truly a game-changer for the DMC industryThis merger isnt just about growth, its about further elevating what we deliver to our clients at every stage of the event planning process. Read More: Canadian Tariffs Triggering Reputation Tarnish for U.S.

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Endless Events

MAY 9, 2023

Thanks to the increasing popularity of tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, more organizations are saving time and money through the wonder that is AI. If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered. If you’re new to AI for events, we’ve got you covered. Human effort is still very much a part of the event planning process.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2025

Whether organizing incentive trips or off-site events, this alcohol-free approach could appeal to companies looking to cater to changing preferences and a health-conscious audience. The data doesnt lie.

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Endless Events

JUNE 5, 2023

But this diversity of education and experience begs the question, do you need event planning certifications to stand out? Why Have Event Planning Certifications? Humble brag, when organizations like mine invest in those programs, it means there are 10 more certified people in the world. He has the CSEP.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 18, 2022

While it’s great at offering safety guidelines, the CDC FAQ for event planners doesn’t really give any advice about our overarching event strategies! Event planners essentially have three options: to cancel, to postpone, or to pivot. Event Planning During COVID: Initial Considerations.

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ADMEI

JANUARY 8, 2025

DMCs – The Unsung Heroes of Local Economies 09 January 2025 In the bustling world of tourism and events, there's a remarkable force silently shaping the economic landscapes of destinations worldwide: Destination Management Companies (DMCs). They spark employment across a spectrum of industries, from hospitality to tech.

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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2023

Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Need a little help starting your virtual event RFP? (10-min read). There are so many pieces of specific information that need to be gathered, organized, and shared when it comes to creating a virtual event request for proposal. And now, The Weekly Soundcheck! ?? All the moving parts can seem complicated and confusing.

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Traveler's Q

APRIL 3, 2023

Organizing a corporate event can be a difficult and stressful task. To make the process easier, it’s important to be aware of the various event planning tips that can help you ensure that your event is successful. You can download free charts that contain a timeline for what should be done and when.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2025

In the recently released report from The Exhibitor Advocate and Evolio Marketing, “The State of the Event Industry: From the Perspective of Exhibit and Event Marketers,” nearly half of exhibitors expressed a mistrust of show organizers. The research shows that cost is the number one challenge for exhibitors.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 19, 2018

After all, event industry blogs are accessible, provide information about events from around the globe and cover every aspect of event planning. You can find bigger and better ways to deploy events, the latest in event tech, and follow where other event profs’ careers are taking them.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 4, 2024

Incorporating these elements leads to energized attendees who are more likely to provide positive feedback and remain engaged throughout the event. Boosted Learning and Retention Incorporating wellness into event planning has been shown to improve memory. Meals Nutrition should be a cornerstone of event planning.

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Traveler's Q

AUGUST 8, 2024

Think of a world where you can see all transactions and even own a digital souvenir from the event. In this piece, we’ll look at how blockchain impacts event planning, making it safer, more productive, and more fun. Better Ticket Systems Blockchain has a revolutionary impact on event planning with ticketing.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Event marketing is a type of marketing that leverages the power of human connection and experience to reach a pre-established set of goals. Organizations can entertain, educate, inspire, sell, or do all of the above simultaneously. Organizations use event marketing to: Promote the brand to a larger audience.

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

Conference management is so much more than just booking a venue and sending out invitationsits a comprehensive process that covers every stage of planning, organizing, and executing a successful conference or large-scale event. Understanding the Dynamics of Conference Management What is Conference Management?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

While event production can sometimes help you come up with stellar ideas for your next event, they usually take your existing vision and execute it. They blend technology with creativity to pull off amazing events, though. Event production agencies specialize in creating the overall vibe and emotion behind an event.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

In June, organizations across America were excited about the return of in-person events, and the enticing potential of hybrid events. Corporations, universities, government agencies and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team-building events for the remainder of 2021.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Events are all about creating connections—connections between attendees, connections between an organization and its members, connections between a brand and its audience. But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process. But it shouldn’t. I have been to Italy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Training programs are upping the event planning standard. In recent weeks, two event professional organizations have launched certification programs and internet-based classes designed with the goal of making event profs better at what they do. GDP University.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

AI Wizards: The Ultimate #EventProfs Battle for Excellence,” part of the Tech Playground, promised to answer the question: Are meeting professionals — and their events — better off using gen AI? For this to happen though, event planners need to first get comfortable with the idea of AI as their co-pilot and then keep experimenting.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2021

Many virtual event management services use software to calculate the ROI and performance of an event to determine its success. Luckily, there are other analytical tools event organizers can use to find out how well their event performed. After all, that is the reason you are organizing the event in the first place.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Why Personalization Drives Results Meeting planners and corporate event organizers face tremendous pressure to create memorable experiences. Why Sustainability Matters in Meeting & Event Marketing Sustainability has evolved from a nice-to-have feature to a critical decision factor for many organizations.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

COVID-compliant event registration includes screening procedures, such as screening surveys, temperature reading, and on-site PCR testing for those who are neither vaccinated nor have a negative test. Event organizers can use software solutions, such as CrowdPass , to make the registration process as seamless as possible.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Perhaps an even better question may be, “What will event organizers do to prevent something like this from happening again?”. And this goes beyond meeting planning. When new safety and sustainability measures are introduced as a response to something in the past, Kleinfeld says event profs need to keep including it.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

When franchisees attend an event where everything is curated according to their interests, they’re likelier to make the most of it. The number of businesses organizing 20 or more events each year is rising. That said, you might find yourself needing to balance planning a massive convention with smaller events.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 3, 2024

To her, event management is “a far-reaching, integrated field.” When it comes to the esteemed industry designation, Connell says, “It’s not just receiving letters behind your name; it relates to understanding how organizations work and the impact that each individual can bring to the overall health of the company.”

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

That’s because event platforms collect data about registration, attendee behavior, their feedback about the event, engagement levels, and more valuable insights. Many event planners are yet to catch up with the opportunities that adoption of such technology solutions offers. goals and KPIs. Conclusive Thoughts.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 17, 2021

PRA , a corporate event planning company in Chicago, has promoted Breining to global sales director. For the past year, Helman has been leading the organization as its interim director while also serving as sports marketing representative. Lindsay Breining.

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2018

Around the world, tragic incidents at events like the Las Vegas shooting and the Boston Marathon bombing, and natural disasters have shown that we aren’t prepared for every type of security and safety issue in our industry. Regardless of the scale of your event, planning a safe event needs to be your priority.

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Endless Events

MARCH 26, 2019

With the overall business paradigm changing, entire job positions being eradicated by advances in AI and automation, and the wave of commoditization ready to be ridden, what are the options for those working in the event planning industry? Are you looking to create a more engaging event?

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ADMEI

APRIL 24, 2024

As you attempt to give every guest an incredible experience at your event, you can craft an event that helps first-timers feel welcomed and at ease – and you can even use your returning attendees to help! This event planning checklist will help you exceed expectations with your first-time attendees.

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Endless Events

APRIL 1, 2022

It might be tempting to play the number’s game and reach out to as many companies as possible, but it’s far more likely that you’ll find the right event sponsor and long-term event success if you approach brands that truly make sense for your event. It might take more time, but it will pay off. Source: Sponseasy.

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