Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2022

A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. According to a 2021 study by the Federal Reserve, the average Black, Hispanic and Latino households own up to 85% less net wealth than their white counterparts.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 20, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about how the world’s top brands are approaching their own hybrid event strategies in 2021 and 2022. Is your event more intended to promote networking opportunities or educate and present valuable content? Right now, ZenDesk isn't going to be producing any physical events in 2021 (2022?).

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

In 2021, the global wellness industry’s estimated worth was $4.5 Removed from their daily routines, we are finding guests are more open to new experiences that are truly going to benefit them. Guests’ expectations are shifting toward a more scientific and evidence-based wellness to promote a deeper healing.

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Eventtia

MARCH 14, 2022

While the hybrid event as a concept isn’t something brand new, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic throughout 2020 and 2021 has significantly increased the adoption of hybrid events all over the world. Below, we will discuss seven incredible benefits of hosting a hybrid event you should consider.

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Cort

MARCH 26, 2021

If the 2021 fundraising season is your first time planning events or working with a professional planner, keep some of these ideas in mind. Taking your auction to the virtual world even offers some benefits, like reaching a larger audience and, in many cases, reducing your spending. Nonprofits must learn how to embrace it. .

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

“Fortunately, destinations and hotels alike have seen a dramatic comeback from pandemic lows as they benefitted from the pent-up demand for in-person experiences.” Local restaurants and bars, rideshare services and other local businesses benefit from events hosted in their cities. Meet in Austin, you’re in for a show.”

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! PCMA EduCon 2021 , for example, hosted a walking challenge to promote fitness and health. Promote Attendee Communication With Icebreakers. Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

What are the benefits of hosting the same event on two separate occasions? A great asynchronous hybrid event case study is IBTM 2021. Event planners are moving towards the hybrid model because hybrid events have many benefits. When planned asynchronously, those benefits only deepen in their impact. Source: IBTM World.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

Read more about IMEX America 2021. Bauer pitched it this way in the promotional materials: “Over the two-day programme, you’ll make valuable industry contacts, benefit from high-quality education and visit the heard of the meetings industry, IMEX.”. You can learn and have fun as well.”.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 14, 2021

2021 Predictions for Building the Best Channel Partner Programs. The most successful partner programs of 2020 tackled these lessons head on, invested where it counted and paved the way for a fresh start in 2021. What Does 2021 Hold for Those Who Want to Build the Best Channel Partner Programs? Thu, 01/14/2021 - 08:13.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

We’ve been thoughtful with our internal promotions and new hires to make sure we placed the right people in the right roles to best position them, and our properties, for success. between September 2020 to September 2021. Read More : The Great Hospitality Restart. “

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Smart Meetings

MAY 5, 2021

A private charter, especially, offers the benefit of no interaction between unrelated parties, the opportunity for crew to oversee safety precautions continuously, and a heightened ability to keep track of those in contact—unlike in an airport with high traffic and no way to limit interaction.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 15, 2021

Marketers cannot rely on social proof like a positive review from 2019 to help convince a customer to choose them in 2021. In order to instill trust, marketers have to promote safety and hygiene as their number one priority. Promote and boost sales. The Hilton Honors program is a great example of points promotion.

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Endless Events

MAY 28, 2021

As we mentioned above, an event that used to take place at an enormous convention center with thousands of attendees will probably look a bit different in 2021. Start with smaller-scale experiences that promote social distancing so you can easily control the flow of people coming in and out.

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Endless Events

JUNE 15, 2022

The Benefits Of Experiential Event Marketing. The benefits of experiential event marketing highly resemble the benefits of event marketing itself. RT with #StellaMutual #Sweepstakes for a chance to win exclusive account holder benefits. — Stella Artois (@StellaArtois) March 30, 2021.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

As well as this, Atout France’s membership will foster the sharing of best practices, market intelligence and in designing new promotional activities to further build the value of tourism in Europe.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Offer promotions to explore a new area or collaborate with another destination to help each other grow while stressing community support. . Also, while things are slower, reflect on the benefits for travelers. As a tourist destination, you can capitalize on renewed interest in the area. And you don’t have to do it alone.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 13, 2024

PCMA EduCon 2021 attendees paint parts of a mural project that was completed during four PCMA events over two years. Research shows that incorporating art into your events can promote strong connections. But new studies are now looking at how art not only benefits our personal health, but also our social relationships.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 27, 2021

Top 10 Must-Do’s for Post-COVID Channel Incentives and Virtual Lead Gen Events in 2021. With COVID-19 vaccines in sight and the next normal starting to settle in, it’s time to look at what channel incentive programs need to do in 2021 to keep the sales pipeline full. Make a New Start. Prepare for Live Events.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2021

After a one-year postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) took place in Rotterdam in May 2021. Those aspects are very important for international promotion and showing Rotterdam to the world. So, when COVID occurred, we benefited from this good relationship. The relations were very good.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Sooner or later, when Coke finds out Pepsi is meeting in person and getting the benefits of young people interacting with more mature coworkers, Coke [and all the other competitive companies] will demand a return to a physical location,” he said. But Ferguson is optimistic because the result is not the same.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

As Statista highlights, “In 2021, mobile users in the United States sent roughly 2 trillion SMS or MMS messages.” Retail companies must use SMS responsibly and thoughtfully to balance challenges and benefits to maintain trust and positive customer relationships.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 4, 2022

Travel Association provides graphics like the one above to promote Global Meetings Industry Day, April 7. Travel Association (USTA), which merged with the Meetings Mean Business coalition in 2021, reflecting USTA’s heightened focus on reviving business travel. featuring a deep dive into advocacy how-to’s.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 24, 2023

Abstract show features or benefits become stronger and more compelling when conveyed in concrete language. Abstract language, like the headline in this promotion for the 2021 LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO, can be useful in creating emotional connections. Make the abstract more concrete. For example, the headlines “For Them.

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Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

However, why let the opportunity of generating revenue from these events go to waste if we can do it while still effectively promoting our brand, product, service, or community? However, in Q2 2021, Eventbrite, one of the most well-known event ticketing websites in the US, reported a revenue of $46.3

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

In fact, according to our State of The Industry Survey , 64% of planners believe hybrid events will be the most common experiences in 2021. These complex experiences will marry the benefits of live and digital, an inescapable new paradigm brought about by the pandemic. Answering Hybrid Needs.

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Bizzaboo

APRIL 19, 2023

You could promote your event on social media, in industry publications, and through email marketing. Your event message should communicate the benefits of attending your event and answer the question: “What’s in it for me? This will help you stay on track and ensure that you are consistently promoting your event.

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ITA Group

AUGUST 5, 2021

To do this, your platform needs to make it quick and easy to launch new promotions—even those with complex rules that may require customization beyond what an out-of-the-box platform might support. However, some programs might benefit from a longer payout cycle. Our simple recommendation was to get more stores to utilize the promotion.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 9, 2022

A 2021 workplace mental health survey found that mental health challenges are now the norm among employees across all organizational levels. Mind Share Partners’ 2021 Mental Health at Work Report in partnership with Qualtrics and ServiceNow offers a rare comparison of the state of mental health, stigma, and work culture in U.S.

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Panorama Travel

MAY 23, 2023

His four times visits to Dhofar in Oman facilitated economic and trade interactions between China and Oman, in addition to promoting friendly exchanges between ancient China and the arab world. Dhofar, being one of the important trade hubs along the Indian Ocean coast, became a frequently-visited port of Zheng He’s fleet.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

From venue selection, event promotion, and budget management to catering, logistics, and speaker selection, orchestrating an event end-to-end requires meticulous planning. What Are the Benefits of Using Event Scheduling Software? billion, up from the $7 billion the industry brought in during 2021. According to Bizzabo data , 86.4%

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

But in 2021, as IDWeek approached, Johnston could see the number of hours she worked ticking upwards. Johnston’s ability to focus more time on maintaining relationships with industry partners benefited the association, “because that’s where so much of our revenue comes from,” she said. Is Work Flexibility a Bittersweet Benefit?

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

When everyone is fighting for share, brand advocates can help deliver warmer leads, promote your brand to people who have never heard of it, and even passively sell for your brand. Identity Benefits: What should you communicate about who your customers are? Emotional Benefits: How do you want people to feel about your brand? .

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Sojern

JULY 16, 2021

However, we spoke to Elly Politou, Senior Executive Destination Marketing at Aegean Airlines, and she shared with us how a selection of these six trends have helped accelerate AEGEAN’s recovery for 2021 and beyond. The pandemic helped us see the benefit of adapting our strategy in line with real-time data.

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Solimar International

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

However, there remains the potential for greater promotion of these economic activities within the tourism sector. By working closely with artisans, we can capitalize on and promote their existing traditions and artistic products. We need to protect traditions and promote the development of sustainable practices.

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Part one of a two-article series focused on strategic channel incentives explores the benefits, including better outcomes and increased revenue, of moving beyond a flat SPIFF program. On the surface, a blanket SPIFF promotion often does its job. More units are sold within the budgeted expenses for the promotion.

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ITA Group

MARCH 2, 2021

Rewards have played a large part in promoting successful partnerships, but new research reveals it’s time to look beyond just rewards. Key findings from the study include: Top motivations for participating in vendor programs are rooted in business benefits—not rewards. Tue, 03/02/2021 - 09:14.

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