Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

The 2019 Global Meetings and Events Forecast found that North American planners predict an almost three percent increase in app usage in 2019. Study respondents cited the ability of apps to enable engagement and communication among attendees—particularly younger generations. Related : 6 Helpful Travel Apps Worth Downloading.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 15, 2019

At ADMEI 2019, the annual gathering of DMCs from around the world, four people who lived through worst-case scenarios in Houston, Puerto Rico, New Orleans and Las Vegas described their experiences—and the lessons learned. Related : ADMEI to Focus on International Impact in 2019. Strangers Stepped Up. Hospitality Strong Won Day.

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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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Bizzaboo

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

The most authoritative 2019 tech conferences directory on the web. Searching for top technology events to attend in 2019? This carefully curated conference directory features over 200 (and growing) 2019 tech conferences across multiple industries. 2019 Technology Conferences. JANUARY 2019 TECH CONFERENCES.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 26, 2023

New ideas and technologies set to shake things up in 2024 Our industry declared the pandemic was a long-awaited opportunity to reimage events and brand experiences. Through the challenges of the reopening world and the joy of reunions, our industry mostly picked up its 2019 playbooks and went back to its comfort zone.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 29, 2022

One way she is mitigating AV costs is communicating with venues about AV setups of events taking place immediately before hers. Rissi said the best thing event organizers can do to navigate these challenging times is to be transparent about their needs — and keep the lines of communication open about suppliers’ needs, too.

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Social Tables

DECEMBER 27, 2018

What does it mean to be a part of the events industry in 2019? Here, we cover the top 19 trends which promise to shake up event planning and hospitality in 2019 and beyond. Industry Performance Trends Attendee Experience Trends Meeting Destination Trends Event Technology Trends Meeting Design Trends. You read that right.).

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2022

Many event planners are yet to catch up with the opportunities that adoption of such technology solutions offers. Thanks to event technology, event profs do not need to do their own analysis to see whether their efforts yielded a positive event ROI. In 2019, before the pandemic, event app adoption stood at 63%.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 11, 2021

We are leveraging contactless technologies available to help reimagine the guest experience and are encouraging guests to use mobile check-in/checkout, mobile key, mobile dining, and mobile requests whenever possible and wherever available. The idea of the communal lobby and enhanced social spaces in hotels has become very popular.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

The conference formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show hosted by Consumer Technology Association (CTA) attracted 180,000 attendees as recently as 2019, and maxed out in 2015 with 3,600 exhibitors and 170,000 professional and industry attendees. Meanwhile, Amazon has opted out entirely.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 8, 2019

Risk-reduction actions for safer events in 2019. New disruptions seem to be invented every week: food terrorism means planners need to think about kitchen security and new camera and drone technologies mean proprietary knowledge can be stolen and outdoor spaces can be accessed from the air. How safe are your meetings and events?

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

While the 2024 edition of Mobile World Congress, which began on February 26 in Barcelona, still is not drawing as many attendees as it did before the Covid pandemic—109,000 people came in 2019 versus about 95,000 this year—it’s not because the rate of innovation in communications technology has slowed.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

In a recent webinar , Brooke Gracey, marketing manager at Cvent, discussed how to leverage technology to boost social event ROI. Cvent recently partnered with communications marketing firm Edelman to survey more than 1,000 event attendees to find the why behind event attendance. Streamline communication through attendee messaging.

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Stova

MARCH 7, 2023

What matters most in event technology in the year ahead? Having a partner that knows what the market wants now and which technologies will matter most is important, but with hundreds of options available, how do you find the right fit? Read on to learn how to leverage technology to bypass the hurdles and thrive in 2023 and beyond. #1.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2021

Last year, wireless service provider Verison purchased video conferencing company BlueJeans in an attempt to provide a “unified communications portfolio.” It plugs into any technology stack to spin up virtual networking rooms for one-on-one conversations. The platform recently announced that it can host up to 50,000 attendees.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

5G is the next mobile leap in technology. The first generation of technology allowed for communication to be possible without any landline by using a cellular network. This technology allowed for text messaging, and clearer digitally encrypted conversations. If you downloaded anything (and there wasn’t much to download!)

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Technology : Cybersecurity is a tired subject (like C19), but it’s not going anywhere (like C19). However, the FBI reports active shooter events increased 33 percent in 2020 compared to 2019 and 100 percent compared to 2016. His safety topics have included site selection, event safety, emergency operations and crisis communications.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 22, 2022

Baltimore, for example, successfully welcomed the CIAA Tournament in February of this year and saw numbers that exceeded their 2019 championship day numbers by nearly 4,000 people. Though these events are major and in the public eye on a national scale, they are not the only successes taking place. Not All Audiences Are the Same.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Pushing the boundaries of what we’ve been doing so far, learning about new and emerging technologies and how they can be harnessed is vital. He’s the founder and CEO of The Sketch Effect , an exciting technology that contributes to improving engagement at virtual events in novel ways. Introducing The Sketch Effect.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 28, 2018

Real-Time Apps: Even more planners switched from paper to digital communication at events in 2018 by ditching the printed program and adopting apps that offer dynamic agendas, easy discovery and communication between attendees and social media hook-ups. Follow us as we will watch how all these trends play out in 2019 #MeetSmart.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 2, 2023

The Show, which will take place June 27-29 at The Venetian Las Vegas, is a collaboration between American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and information services company Questex, which offers data insights in other fields in addition to hospitality, such as technology, healthcare and wellness.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 8, 2022

That just left the logistics of negotiating, planning and communicating a move from January to June for the 2022 Winter Show in Anaheim, combining with the planned Nashville Summer Show and moving the 2023 Winter Show from January to April to get closer to back on schedule. Communicating All That Change. read one promotion.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 8, 2019

The post EyeforTravel reveals star-studded speakers for Digital Strategy Summit 2019 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Here are some of the speakers at the event: Tim Atkinson, Business Development – Communications Products and Services, EMEA, Google. Fernando Vives, CCO, NH Hotel Group.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 28, 2023

Will Curran , founder of Endless Events and #EventProfs Community took the stage to share his experience creating a year-round virtual community. Read More : The Great Restart; The When, Who and How Much of Future Meetings He had some good news about emerging event technologies.

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AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

We’ll also sneak a peek at digital technologies that help meet guest expectations, so if you are a glamping property owner or thinking of setting up a few designer-outfitted tents, this text is definitely for you. In 2019, a survey “ Dimensions of Service Q uality in Glamping ” was conducted in Croatia. What is glamping?

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 24, 2022

After our “normal” ways of life were unprecedently disrupted when the pandemic hit in 2019, modern luxury and amenities are not as important to travelers as the organic experiences of getting back to nature. Read more: More In-Person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast. Going Back To Nature.

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Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 19, 2018

We've compiled the most comprehensive list of US event agencies on the internet for 2019. According to the Event Marketing 2019 Report , events are the single-most effective marketing channel. A foundation in technology allows for fantastic data collection and event tech solutions that can be applied to any campaign. CPG Agency.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 18, 2018

A new report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) found that the number of providers offering high-speed broadband required for streaming keynotes and virtual meetings could be limited. FCC’s Communications Marketplace Report issued in November found that while 92 percent of the U.S. When Will Meetings Be Affected?

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AltexSoft Travel

JULY 3, 2020

The hospitality industry evolved into various businesses that propose different customer experiences by adopting new technologies, practices, and cultural trends. Technologies that form back offices and hotel management systems consist of various tools and structures. foster the adoption of new technologies.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 10, 2019

And today, we’re doing a round-up of the year 2019. Brandt Krueger of Event Technology Consulting ( @BrandtKrueger ). ILEA Live 2019. Connect Marketplace 2019. IMEX America 2019 Official Roundup. IMEX America 2019 Official Roundup. How To Do Crisis Communication For Your Event.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 6, 2022

Communicating data is better done through storytelling, says author and presentation expert Nancy Duarte. Technology has advanced to the point where “every person, place, or thing or idea, can be measured and tracked in some way,” Nancy Duarte writes in her 2019 book DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

We are basically project managers, but unlike technology projects, you can’t move the deadline and unlike before 2020, you can’t let contracts sit.”. Vicki Lester, head of intermediary marketing for Columbia Threadneedle Investments, echoed the importance of frank communication. Choices, Choices. Tell a Story.

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AltexSoft Travel

MAY 20, 2022

A 2020 MileAge Plus Investor Presentation by United revealed that in 2019, the company got $5.33 Communication with travelers. It can be realized via online customer portals, brand mobile apps , integration with third-party apps (like TripIt or AwardWallet ), and direct communication channels like email or messengers.

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Endless Events

JULY 19, 2019

This time around, we’re talking about event tech alongside some very special icons our team had the pleasure to meet during IMEX Frankfurt 2019. EventMobi is actually a platform that allows event planners to establish good communication with their attendees. “Technology has evolved tremendously”, concludes Maarten.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

According to the 2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast from American Express Meetings & Events, more than two-thirds of responding planners expect their total number of meetings to return to 2019 levels by Q2 2023. Planning for duty of care towards attendees is another item that’s moved far up the list of planners’ duties.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 17, 2019

In a meetings world where attendee expectations are changing faster than the event app technology, anticipating the needs of groups is essential. The resulting report, The Future of Meetings & Events , was released at PCMA Convening Leaders 2019 in Pittsburgh in January. The five trends—and what that means for you—follow.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021.

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