Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

Rising prices for business travelers are predicted to continue in 2022 and through 2023, according to a report, “ 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast ,” by travel management platform CWT and Global Business Travel Association. Air Travel To See Sharp Increase. in 2023, following its 3.4% decrease in 2020.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

event production : event AV costs include all things video, audio, lighting, power, and internet. logistics : event registration, shipping, paper materials, travel, and attendee communication. In reality, event technology has been around for ages, but it traditionally mostly fell under the domain of AV and production.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. The advantages of working remotely are immense, with plenty of studies revealing that employees can actually be more productive when tuning in from home. We worked with all our preferred platforms.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2025

The way people travel is evolving, with traditional boundaries between business and leisure becoming increasingly blurred. Enter bleisure travel a hybrid trend where professionals combine work commitments with leisure experiences, forging a new category of traveler. trillion by 2033, according to Hotel Tech Report.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

No wonder our hosts believe that it feels as if we’ve time-traveled all the way to 2030 in the last 10 months as far as technology goes. As they were forced to enter a completely new market, two types of production companies emerged. They had to find their own platforms, which they knew nothing about. ” Will agrees.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The new Dreams Resorts & Spas-branded resort, Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced in November 2024, is a product of a management agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Cobbo Bay Developers SA. The opening of this new property in Tokyo recognizes the continued desire for international travel made accessible.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2022

Event platform MeetingPlay and meeting management SaaS provider Aventri announced today that they will merge to create a full-service event software company. Virtual and Hybrid Event Platform using technology to create lifelike experiences for virtual attendees. See also: Tech Mergers Could Simplify Virtual Meeting Management.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Not to mention that if you start planning early, the production and partners team you choose have more time and energy available to help you cut costs where you can without sacrificing the success of the event. For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams. Event Platform. How many sessions?

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2025

Some of the tools that can help with ROI tracking are CRM systems, attribution models, and analytics platforms. Consider implementing: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems: Modern CRM platforms like Salesforce or HubSpot allow you to track the entire customer journey, from initial inquiry to final booking and post-event feedback.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 5, 2022

Events, hotels, business travel and tourism are back in action, and industry leaders are creating ways to invest in fresh faces searching for their place in the professional world of hospitality and global tourism. Interns will have a fully rounded view of what it is like to work at an experiential agency,” said Collett. Optima, Demand.AI

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

Prior to event apps and platforms, event planners relied on pre-event and post-event surveys to measure event ROI. They require no travel and do not produce as much waste. With all communication hosted on platforms or apps, there is no need for excessive amounts of paper schedules and printed event signage.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? Are you one of the 95% of frequent business travelers who are turning to AI to plan a trip?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 31, 2022

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. How it impacts you: The more turnkey streaming engagement platforms are, the easier it will be to distribute content more widely.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Ask for Specifics Dominique DeWitt, CMP, senior event planner, Wounded Warrior Project Dominique DeWitt Dominique DeWitt grew up thinking about the importance of accessible travel accommodations. Look at everything from the attendee perspective, reviewing your platforms and your registration site. Is it tabbable?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2024

At the annual user conference Cvent Connect for a record 4,000 attendees in San Antonio this week, the event technology company which was purchased by Blackstone last year announced new products and acquisitions designed to better meet the needs of meeting professionals, whether planning simple events or complex hybrid affairs.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Looking for a better booking platform to line up group travel? Sabre and Internova Travel have released a new offering to the market that is worth looking over. Wondering about the future long-term impacts of the travel sector? Are you one of the 95% of frequent business travelers who are turning to AI to plan a trip?

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

We’re now facing a world where venue capacity is restricted, some people won’t feel comfortable traveling, and others simply enjoy the many pros of attending events remotely. These include incentives such as 15% off the best available rate for presenter and production guest rooms or 10% off food and beverage across the hotel.

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Endless Events

MARCH 1, 2021

One of the main appeals of the CES in general was sorely missing: the visitors couldn’t try out innovative new products themselves. They didn’t have to travel and they didn’t get sick and feel exhausted. It’s touching and feeling the product, seeing it in person,” Brandt sums up.

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Endless Events

MARCH 17, 2020

To start, you will need to have a live-streaming plan , and platform to hold your event on. Will you need demos of products? Make sure your virtual event covers everything they were coming to experience such as continuing education classes, the speakers they were looking forward to, networking opportunities, and product demos.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 30, 2022

B2B travel management platform CWT recently launched a point-of-sale carbon footprint indicator for its myCWT mobile and web app, as part of the company’s $100 million investment in its myCWT platform. “We This service by CWT is in collaboration with carbon intelligence platform Thrust Carbon.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Now, companies are taking a harder line on travel. What if travel policies change, and speakers, attendees and sponsors start to cancel? You’ll avoid cancellations by people who won’t travel and reduce crowds at the venue to enhance Covid safety. All-in-one platforms are like an insurance policy on your event.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 18, 2025

Meeting and event planners are creative, detail-oriented professionals responsible for organizing everything from corporate conferences and trade shows to weddings and incentive travel. To stand out, clearly communicate what makes your product or service unique. What can I offer that competitors cannot?

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Despite discussions around the future viability of business travel, the reality is that in-person interaction will win out over virtual every time.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 7, 2021

Some only utilize one platform and stop there. There are so many ways to reach potential travelers with video and inspire them to visit your location. For most people, those places include video platforms. Types of Video Marketing Platforms. Let’s look at some of the most common platforms and why they work.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

Digital Solutions: While not new to the event space, advances in technology have allowed for more diversity when it comes to digital solutions, such as signage, mobile apps, and web platforms. This includes everything from attendee and crew travel to the transportation of equipment to the event.

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Endless Events

APRIL 29, 2020

Musicians, dancers, artists of all kinds have taken to different platforms to keep engaged with their audiences, offer entertainment, and keep turning a profit. You’ll learn everything from what exactly a platform is to what technologies you should be looking at. Choosing The Right Platform. Where do you even begin?

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The social giant has become a go-to source for everything from travel inspiration and hotel recommendations to event halls to celebrate your wedding day. monthly active users of the platform, 60% are female, and 40% are male. TikTok has proven to be a platform where trends are created and cultivated every minute.

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Endless Events

MARCH 2, 2021

By harnessing the power of bleeding-edge tech like 3D technology and combining it with state-of-the-art production, gamification, and special effects, the team took it upon themselves to create a three-dimensional virtual island with 8 stages, featuring artists like Katy Perry and David Guetta. Source: Salesforce.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 12, 2024

Personalization and group travel may seem like they don’t mesh. There are numerous ways to personalize group travel programs , whether you are putting together an incentive travel program for employees or channel partners. Group travel is something we specialize in at Motivation Excellence. Anyone can take a trip.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2025

Amazons Upselling Emails: By leveraging client data, Amazon sends targeted emails to upsell connected products. Not all guests should receive the same messagebusiness travelers, for instance, have different needs than vacationing families. Hotels can use this approach to recommend upgrades like suites or spa packages.

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Motivation Excellence

AUGUST 12, 2024

Personalization and group travel may seem like they don’t mesh. There are numerous ways to personalize group travel programs , whether you are putting together an incentive travel program for employees or channel partners. Group travel is something we specialize in at Motivation Excellence. Anyone can take a trip.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 14, 2024

For those looking to further develop their marketing, sourcing and engagement strategies, three new products may be convincing arguments on the pro side of relying on digital assistants. ” A logo or picture could be the gateway to slide presentations, PDF resources or product demos. . Read More : Can Event Tech Save the World?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

” And then, there are social media platforms. “You don’t have to travel to an in-person venue or invest money in lodging. You don’t have to travel there. ” Scott advises looking for a virtual platform with as many features as possible. That robbed us up to six production days.

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The ‘Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism’ Awards enhance the visibility of European cultural tourism destinations, create a platform for sharing experience and knowledge and promotes networking between destinations. Customers were inspired to use public transport and diverse possibilities for slow travel like hiking and cycling.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

You just need to hook up sound and audio to your event technology platform and share your content virtually. The switch to local events is better for sustainability because attendees don’t have to travel as much. You can ask them for event feedback, product ideas, and more. Just don’t use platforms like Facebook Groups.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 5, 2021

Sustainable development: destination and product development to marry people, planet, profit and policy. Travel companies and event organizations are increasingly developing subscription models to diversify and increase revenue streams. Customers are increasingly seeking a unique, authentic travel experience.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

For the latest in can’t miss travel news, we cover levitating trains, travel market projections, the ultimate flight experience and more. Wondering what your business travel expenses might look like in 2025? Read what the CEO of Global Business Travel Forecast has to say. Business Travel Startup Reaches $2.1

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