Traveler's Q

JANUARY 16, 2025

Travel transforms when shared with others. Revolutionary technology and innovative solutions have elevated group adventures from conventional tours to sophisticated, unforgettable experiences that redefine how we explore together. Modern explorers demand extraordinary journeys that transcend traditional group travel packages.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2024

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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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2025

As always, Smart Travel is here with the latest must-know updates in travel and tourism. Vikings next ocean ship, the Viking Astrea, scheduled for 2027, will also feature hydrogen-based technology. and a major new player in Europes group travel and incentive planning scene. Cambodia calling?

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 28, 2022

Technological considerations play an important role in creating RFPs. Don’t rely on a cookie-cutter approach to creating RFPs, especially when you are in need of an event platform or mobile app to facilitate a virtual event. Your technology can make or break your event. What level of technological support will be available?

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Webinar session, Joanna Pineda, CEO and chief troublemaker of Matrix Group International , and Jennifer O’Grady, senior director of Design Studio of Maritz Global Events , tackled the Secrets for Engaging Platform-agnostic Association Meetings. Technology is the future,” she said. Watch the entire webinar here. Jennifer O’Grady.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 6, 2023

She has been building the platform by using it for her DMC clients and soft launched to others. “As The platform makes it easier to support small local vendors, an authentic touch a lot of planners—and attendees—are looking for right now. That is the vision of Fiona Volmrich, CEO of PURE Local Services, based in Park City, Utah.

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Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2021

And all of this happened thanks to the wonderful opportunities put forward by technology. We saw it with the emergence of virtual event platforms that offered everything from AI matchmaking to virtual booths. And now, everyone is beginning to pay attention to emerging technologies and looking into the future; enter Virtual Reality.

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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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Social Tables

APRIL 20, 2022

Knowing event technology trends — and adopting the most valuable ones — gives planners and venues the competitive advantage. Studies show that using event technology can increase attendance by 20 percent and increase productivity by 27 percent. . Discover top event technology trends for planners and venues alike: 1. QR codes. “If

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 26, 2024

It will incorporate advanced meeting technology and collaboration-focused features, including a brand new junior ballroom, reimagined foyers and new AV, such as beamforming microphones. The opening of this new property in Tokyo recognizes the continued desire for international travel made accessible.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2021

Event technology is no longer just one aspect of an event. 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. The technology, however, is what’s changed. They had to find their own platforms, which they knew nothing about.

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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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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

In a recent episode of Field Notes, host Eric sat down with Kyle Stichtenoth, Senior Director of Digital Sales and Strategy at Advanced Travel and Tourism, to explore the evolving landscape of travel marketing. This transition presents unique opportunities for inland destinations to capitalize on changing traveler preferences.

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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. based MeetingPlay has been developing its virtual and hybrid technology for more 10 years. Washington D.C.-based He will remain with the company in an executive role.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Today, we’ll explore how they went from being a company without emails to thought leaders in innovation and technology. When Scott first started, there was no technology in sight. I quickly realized that the aspirations of the company and the technology that was inside the company were really misaligned.

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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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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At Traveler’s Q, we believe gratitude and giving are vital in creating a lasting, positive impact. Using Technology to Boost CSR Engagement Technology can enhance engagement and streamline CSR activities, making it easier for employees to get involved and stay connected. Here’s how to get started.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

MAP: Meeting automation platforms offer streamlined analytics, scheduling and digital integration by pulling data from calendars, spreadsheets and contact-management tools, such as Salesforce. Travel Tech: Biorecognition could eliminate lengthy screening lines at airports.

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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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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 6, 2025

In today’s fast-paced events industry, conferences have evolved into dynamic platforms for networking, knowledge sharing, and industry growth. Trade Shows: Showcasing the latest products, services, and technologies, trade shows provide a platform for businesses to connect with potential customers and partners.

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

We are seeing giant leaps forward in technology. However, this bleeding edge technology in AI is not quite ready for mainstream use yet. In reality currently, AI at events is mostly just programmed answers in technology such as chatbots and some event apps. Chatbots Can Be Used on Many Platforms. Assistive technology.

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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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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

When touching down in a foreign country, the first thing many travelers do is connect to the airport’s Wi-Fi to get caught up on news, posts and messages they missed in the air. However, NordVPN , a virtual private network provider, urges travelers to think twice about cybersecurity. Disable Automatic Network Connections.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

And this week, the adventure continues – with a little spin on the approach to virtual and the role of technology. “Especially with what I do with a lot of our partners, which are third-party agencies, travel management companies, event management companies. Cvent’s initial approach to virtual was all about helping.

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Endless Events

APRIL 9, 2021

Truth is, a digital experience can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $300,000, and even reach seven figures depending on several aspects, from the technology employed to how much labor is necessary to get things going. For instance, many event platforms charge per viewing hour to host the streams. Event Platform. How many sessions?

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Despite various event technology solutions that make the virtual audience feel like an equal participant at hybrid events, it’s nonetheless hard for the speaker to engage two audiences at the same time. Event marketers have confirmed that implementing event platforms helps them prove event ROI and save time. Higher Event ROI.

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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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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. Just don’t use platforms like Facebook Groups. You can ask them for event feedback, product ideas, and more.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

The event broke previous records by drawing over 4,500 attendees and 675 exhibitors, all while leveraging an AI-powered meeting matching platform thats been fine-tuning business connections at AIME for three years. With our AI-driven platform, we go behind the scenes to fine-tune every match. Its the same with AIME.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 12, 2024

Once a distant concept, this technology has become indispensable for creating more efficient, engaging, and personalized events. Furthermore, AI-driven platforms can seamlessly manage registrations and ticketing, handle queries through AI-powered chatbots, and predict and manage parking needs.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 5, 2019

And if the Event Tech Podcast is your Bible on all things technology related to the industry, today we bring a brand new gospel. As we all know, technology can get quite expensive. Not to mention the sort of technology you’d want for a large scale event! Registration Technology. Event Tech: The Landscape.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Now, companies are taking a harder line on travel. The following tips will allow you to leverage technology to: Improve Covid safety. 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.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

For those who might not know: Socio is an event technology company that helps enterprises and SMBs optimize their events in more than 40 countries. “Being able to go ahead and be experts at using these platforms has dramatically changed since the beginning. And wow, did we deliver this week! And now, pivoting is the norm.”

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Solimar International

JANUARY 16, 2025

The success of DMOs in emerging destinations now depends on their ability to harness technologies and innovative practices. They must adapt to new practices like Artificial Intelligence Optimization (AIO) which focuses on enhancing content for AI-driven platforms rather than traditional search engines (SEO).

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Traveler's Q

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Events have evolved significantly over the years, and technology has been at the forefront. Event technology has become an essential aspect of planning and executing successful events. However, mastering the art of event technology is critical to planning and hosting a successful event.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . Some of the key trends to look out for restarting events are: Utilize Contactless Technology . Contingency Planning .

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

Now, venues also play a big part in promoting attendee safety and facilitating the technology necessary to engage the virtual audience. These are content format, layout, safety, and technology. Technology. Attendees can travel to different spokes or a central hub and have the opportunity to still connect with everyone virtually.

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