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Events Of The Future: How To Plan A Virtual Event

Endless Events

This week we’re diving into the dozy topic of how to plan a virtual event. And we’re not strangers to futuristic events here at Endless! We’ve covered topics such as how to plan an event without visiting the venue , how Virtual Reality can impact the events industry , and much more. So today, we’re diving deeper. Because we figured it’s high time to actually get into tactical tips related to events that don’t adhere to the in-person model.

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Coronavirus – 5 things to keep in mind

Pádraic Gilligan

by Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE. In the MICE business we’re used to things going viral. These things, however, are usually to do with the mildly embarrassing occurrences that happen at events, like the CEO doing his Dad-dance at the company Christmas party. Who knew we’d be dealing with a. Read more » The post Coronavirus – 5 things to keep in mind appeared first on padraicino.

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Ask the Experts: Best Industry Events

Stova

How do you stay up-to-date on what's happening in the industry? Just as the meetings you plan are crucial for proving education and networking opportunities for your attendees, so are industry events just as important for meeting planners to attend. If you are looking for some new ideas, you’re in luck! We turned to our panel of experts and asked them: What are the best industry events for a meeting planner to attend and why?

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Event Cancellation Insurance: How Much Can It Help?

Special Events

Event cancellation insurance is important, but be sure you understand what you're paying for.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Pricing Transparency & Its Importance In The Events Industry

Endless Events

Pricing transparency is one of those hot topics in the events industry. And while everyone knows its importance, not everyone is willing to talk about it. Or to acknowledge that there are plenty of underlying issues related to it. So what better place to start the conversation than Event Brew, the most unapologetic podcast in the industry? Because we only to drink the tea but spill it too – whether it is wages or controversial speakers you have our honest opinions.

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4 Steps for Managing Change Successfully

MeetingsNet

Help your team adjust to new systems and processes in a way that doesn’t slow down your organization—or hurt the team’s relationships. Most organizations undergo change on a near-constant basis. Think about it: At any given moment, some people within a company or association are adapting to a new organizational chart, or new in-office processes, or new ways of dealing with clients and customers, or new software systems, or something else.

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Working Smarter With Knowledge

Conferences that Work

A shoutout to Harold Jarche for his continuing explorations and advice about working smarter with knowledge. He’s just made available , under a Creative Commons license, his free downloadable field guide for the networked knowledge worker: Working Smarter Field Guide 2020. All of us require relevant knowledge to work in today’s world. Harold has developed models, frameworks, and practices for creating knowledge management systems that meet our individual unique wants and needs. 

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Get Creative: How To Use Heat Maps For Events & Conferences!

Endless Events

It’s time to tackle one of the hottest trends of the year, heat maps for events! So, you already know that here at Endless we love discussing event trends. And if this is your cup tea, then make sure you are up to speed with our complete guide for 2020 , as well as all the marketing , design , and technology trends we’ve covered so far! But today, it’s time for heat maps to take the stage.

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Colorful, Custom: Exciting New Trends in Event Design for 2020

Special Events

Event design expert Charles Kay, founder of Modern Event Furniture (MEF), gives his take on top trends.

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10 Things to Consider If You Want to Hire the Best Event Planning Agency

Eventtia

Regardless of if you’re running one small event or multiple events, there’s no escaping the fact that you’re always going to have a lot on your plate. From table cloths to logistics and AV, a long list of requirements needs to be ticked off before your event can even resemble one, and even that’s without thinking about the bigger objectives such as how to increase sales or boost brand awareness.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Your Big-Name Keynote Speaker is a No Show. So Now What?

Maritz Global Events

Post authored by De-De Mulligan, Chief Content Strategist for Mulligan Management Group. You and your team have been trying to book a big-name, big draw keynote speaker for years. Finally, the stars align, and their bureau and booking agent say yes! But at the last minute, they’re out. What do you do? You shared the news the day the contract’s signed via a press release, your event website, and social media.

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PSAV Is Now Encore: What Does It Mean For The Industry?

Endless Events

We have some major news on the event tech front – PSAV is now Encore! The events industry is in constant mutation and news of acquisitions and mergers are not rare. And this time around, the Event Tech Podcast is here with the freshest update to reach our ears. It’s exciting, it’s interesting, and it will have consequences. But of what kind?

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A masterclass events experience at the best convention hotel in Thailand

Travel Daily Media

The post A masterclass events experience at the best convention hotel in Thailand appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Overview of the Royal Cliff Hotels Group and PEACH. There are many perks to working in the media wing of the travel industry, including the opportunity to meet fascinating, interesting people, travelling the world, getting to stay in some incredible hotels as well as the chance to speak to whole ballroom stuffed with hospitality and tourism leaders and influe

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Coronavirus: How U.S. airlines are working hard to instill customer confidence in travel

Atlas Travel

The COVID-19 outbreak has not only rocked financial markets but has also delivered a blow to the travel industry. Many airlines have suspended flights and waived cancellation and change fees. With new COVID-19 cases emerging every day, airlines like American, Southwest, JetBlue, United and Delta are taking extra measures to disinfect planes, prevent the spread of COVID-19 and ease fears during the outbreak.

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Your Big-Name Keynote Speaker is a No Show. So Now What?

Maritz Global Events

You and your team have been trying to book a big-name, big draw keynote speaker for years. Finally, the stars align, and their bureau and booking agent say yes! But at the last minute, they're out. What do you do?

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How to Get Approval to Increase Your AV Budget

Endless Events

If you’ve come to this blog looking how to increase your AV budget you are in the right place! There are many reasons you might feel you need to increase your AV budget. Maybe it’s to improve the quality of your staging, lighting or sound. Or perhaps you want to add new exciting technology to your event. Finally, you might be tired of settling on your current provider and want a more professional AV Company.

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Fresh look: Iconic St. Regis San Francisco unveils newly designed guest rooms and meeting spaces

Travel Daily Media

The post Fresh look: Iconic St. Regis San Francisco unveils newly designed guest rooms and meeting spaces appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Fifteen years after its opening, St. Regis San Francisco, the city’s premier address for luxury accommodations, has unveiled redesigned guestrooms and meeting and event spaces. It was done in collaboration with Toronto-based Chapi Chapo Design, a multidisciplinary design house whose principals played key roles in the original design of

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7 Events for Green Color Scheme Inspiration

BizBash

As an ode to St. Patrick's Day, try your luck at tackling a green color scheme with ideas from these vibrant events.

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Airline Consolidators Overview: Their Role, Advantages, and Key Players

AltexSoft Travel

Flight consolidators are brokers that book airline seats in bulk at discount rates and then resell them to travel agencies. Born well before the Internet, these industry long-livers continue to play an important role in the air ticket distribution. Our article explains why services of airfare wholesalers are still sought-after, what problems they solve, and how their air offerings differ from standard fares you can find online.

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Rethink Canceling Your Event Due To Coronavirus!

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: . Don’t Cancel: Consider Making Your Event Digital. Future of Events: 5G And Events: How It Will Shape, Change & Revolutionise The Industry. Site Visits: AV Related Things On A Site Visit: 17 Points To Check! ? Make sure your event Wi-Fi is exactly how you want it for the price you want it! Watch our webinar on Negotiating Hotel Wi-Fi.

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ICCA strengthens footprint in China with Chengdu centre

Travel Daily Media

The post ICCA strengthens footprint in China with Chengdu centre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) has signed an agreement with Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Exposition (CCPIT Chengdu), MeetingsChina and Chengdu University on a joint research cooperation project and officially launched the Centre of International Meetings Research and Training (CIMERT) supported by ICCA.

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Here’s why Le Méridien Putrajaya is a top MICE hotel in Malaysia

Travel Daily Media

The post Here’s why Le Méridien Putrajaya is a top MICE hotel in Malaysia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As more events are held each year, MICE hotels in Malaysia are a dime a dozen. Despite being Le Méridien’s third location in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur and Kota Kinabalu, Le Méridien Putrajaya is designed to welcome business and lifestyle travellers looking for convenience as well as enriching experiences.

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Events and exhibition industry calls for government to dispel fears about public events

Travel Daily Media

The post Events and exhibition industry calls for government to dispel fears about public events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Exhibition and Event Association of Australasia (EEAA) says there is no reason to cancel or postpone events such as exhibitions, conferences and other business meetings and the Australian government should come out and say so.