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The Current State Of Event Technology Labor

Endless Events

Between the brain drain in the events industry and labor shortages, the event technology labor has transformed dramatically. Join Will and Brandt as they talk about the current state of event technology labor. The Current State Of Event Technology Labor. “This applies especially to the AV side of event technology.”

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How Technology Can Help Us Build a Greener Events Industry

Smart Meetings

While several years ago that may have been true, new technology has made it much easier and less costly to implement sustainable practices at events. At PRG, our skilled corporate events division has utilized a myriad of innovative technologies to achieve this, which can greatly benefit event planners and producers.

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Best of 2022: Technology

Smart Meetings

Now, more than ever, meeting professionals need timely updates about how evolving technology can help them deliver smoother registration, better engagement and more valuable data insights for in-person, virtual and hybrid events. Technology should reflect the needs of specific audiences. Can the use of technology be measured with ROI?

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Holograms Beam into Events

Smart Meetings

Hologram technology can increase engagement and attract hard-to-get speakers Meetings may be a mostly in-person experience but—as we learned during Covid, with the use of Zoom, Teams and other online video platforms—the use of communications technology has its place in the world of meetings and events.

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How AI is Revolutionizing Travel and Events

Smart Meetings

For instance, the AI may ask you a question like, Did you know you could fly to the location you just virtually visited for $200? In news, we enable virtual access to significant events and locations. Utilizing virtual and immersive technologies can reduce the costs associated with physical venues, travel and logistics.

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Smart Travel: Saudi Arabia MICE Industry Booms, American Airlines Shuts Down Group-Jumpers, $65 Billion Needed to Address Coastal and Marine Tourism Climate Issues

Smart Meetings

American Airlines has gifted passengers an early holiday present this year in the form of new technology to shut down group-jumpers. The initial positive response from customers and team members has exceeded our expectations, so we are thrilled to leverage this technology to deliver for them ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.”

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New and Renovated: For Meetings in Postcard Cities

Smart Meetings

In addition to technological enhancements such as amplified Wi-Fi capabilities and keyless locks, the renovation transforms the lobby, meeting and event spaces, bar and lounge and restaurant in addition to bringing a new fitness center. Formerly called Ascent on Main, the only boutique lifestyle property in the area offers 51 guest rooms.

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