Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2022

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), recently spoke to AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman about all things Meta, Facebook, Instagram and the metaverse. It’s amazing how far video conferencing has gotten without the ability to make eye contact. Faking virtual eye contact may soon no longer be necessary.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Post-pandemic, people will inevitably have mixed feelings about close contact, especially with strangers. Supporting this alternative way of networking allows organizers to cater for those with varying levels of comfort when it comes to being in close contact with new people at events. Conclusion.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 5, 2024

Just as Buick has been courting a younger generation, so too is this classic consumer brand – introducing new products for millennial men who genuinely care about skincare. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. Case in point? Morphing Marketplace Think of the classic How It Started vs. How It’s Going meme.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 23, 2024

One, talk about something you’re passionate about. And two, talk about something you know. Words are Key It’s all about the keywords these days. For this reason, many companies suggest sticking to a shorter blog length of about 500-750 words. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. Local travel.

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Endless Events

MAY 5, 2022

It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. Additionally, event planners can inform attendees about any potential schedule changes via event apps much more effortlessly. They can also set up chatbots that answer questions about the event.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Travelers want toenjoy everything about the holidays, in many cases, they just don’t want the responsibility of hosting it. Contact the tourism marketing experts at Dana Communications for a sleighful of strategic, results-driven ideas. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. And keep them coming back year after year.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 29, 2023

Be sure to inquire about any accommodations your guests can expect that come with their room, such as free breakfast or access to the hotel’s fitness center. It’s also a good idea to inform your attendees of any legal information about the location beforehand, so they can come prepared and avoid any potential legal issues.

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Dana Communications

AUGUST 22, 2023

Sure, you’ve probably heard about augmented ads and more than likely have been exposed to them, but what is an augmented ad really? They want to absorb everything they can about their potential journey – from scanning menus from the best places to dine to a run-down on activities to do in the area. What is an Augmented Ad?

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

But today, let’s take a few steps back and think about where do our events truly begin. Since event registration is the first point of contact for your attendees, we think it’s important to make the best of it! Additionally, in case you’re planning a global event , think about accepting payments in various currencies.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

See SITEGlobal.com About ADMEI The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is the pre-eminent global organization for Destination Management Companies (DMCs).

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

And does this mean that even planners no longer have to worry about safety protocols or making testing available themselves? Will has been wondering for a while about who would be responsible for the testing process. “ We talked about it before, but the question remains. So I do worry a little bit about testing.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 12, 2021

Since the pandemic h as been incredibly hard on the tourism industry, regional destinations are undoubtedly relieved about the uptick in visitors. Tourism companies who are still at max capacity might be so busy that they aren’t even thinking about marketing. Email marketing provides direct contact between you and potential customers.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Industry research (you can read about some here , here and here ) has documented these powerful feelings and motivations, unveiling a new focus on mindful travel. Last year, we blogged about the revenge travel trend that had frustrated vacationers getting back out there and splurging on long-anticipated trips. Do I feel fulfilled?

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Post-pandemic, people will inevitably have mixed feelings about close contact, especially with strangers. Supporting this alternative way of networking allows organizers to cater for those with varying levels of comfort when it comes to being in close contact with new people at events. Conclusion.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

A study also showed that many travelers canceled or delayed their vacation plans on almost the same day they learned about the pandemic crisis. And overall, Americans are still anxious about going places. Attitudes and perceptions about travel have changed — is your destination keeping up? The report showed a loss of nearly $4.5

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

1: Pause & Pen There have been numerous studies about the positive effects of journaling, and incorporating this into your meeting can be a great opportunity for self-reflection amongst attendees. What do you love the most about the industry you work in? What excites you the most about the future?

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Just be sure to make the captions simple, try to incorporate humor, keep it brief (the average user gives a video about seven seconds before deciding to stay or scroll) and make it more personal/less corporate. If you’re asking yourself, “Didn’t I hear something about TikTok and government-owned devices?” you’d be correct.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Think about your own daily interactions. In a survey about attitudes toward personalization , 90% of respondents said “messages from companies that are not personally relevant are annoying” and 44% “are willing to switch to brands who better personalize marketing communications.” Contact Lynn Kaniper today at 609.466.9187 ext.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. So let’s talk about all these platforms that exist! First, they talk about event platforms for meetings with 10 people or less.

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

The photo to the left was taken at the 2023 Awards Gala in Tampa, FL. ### ABOUT ADMEI The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is the pre-eminent global organization for Destination Management Companies (DMCs). The 2024 Awards Gala will take place February 24, 2024 in Atlanta, GA, USA at the Loews Midtown.

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ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

Stay tuned for exciting developments and initiatives under the guidance of the 2024 Board of Directors. ### ABOUT ADMEI The Association of Destination Management Executives International (ADMEI) is the pre-eminent global organization for Destination Management Companies (DMCs).

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Endless Events

JULY 29, 2020

We’ve talked a lot about virtual events in the past and how we keep the audience engaged. So let’s talk about hybrid audience engagement, shall we? So when it comes to the blurring of lines, you want to think about your audience engagement systems. But let’s talk about calling them out and making eye contact.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Learn about every aspect of virtual in our Virtual Events Handbook! We are talking about why platforms alone aren’t the solution for your virtual event (12-min read). We are seeing a rise in people contacting us saying that they tried to produce a virtual event but realized they couldn’t do it alone.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 3, 2023

While others discover this as children or adolescents and take it all the way through college and, land into the world of events and hospitality, others work in other industries for a while to later find out that it was about hospitality all along. For me, hospitality is caring about the entire industry and not just one sector,” Goodman says.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This can include providing staff with information about neurodiversity, teaching them how to communicate effectively and showing them how to provide additional support as needed. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. It is almost like providing the option of a personal chef to your guests but without the extra overhead.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Read More: 11 Interesting Facts About Air Travel The stress is amplified around the holidays, notoriously the busiest time of the year for air travel. Be sure to take a look at the event agenda while you pack to make sure you aren’t forgetting about any themed activities you’ll want to dress up for. Side note: I always pack a swimsuit.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 9, 2024

Revenge travel, brocations, babymoons, staycations, bleisure…you’ve heard about them all, and they’re still around. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. 2024 follows suit and ushers in some interesting travel trends that will be popping up on your radar soon. Travel trends continue to take shape in 2024.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Better yet, make friends with someone on the inside and engage in regular conversations about upcoming events and how your hotel or resort can play a part. If you’d like to get a piece of that lucrative pie, contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. Event-goers are ready to open their wallets in the name of pursuing their passions.

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Dana Communications

JUNE 6, 2023

Think: adult (or family) field trips ANYWHERE you want to go, learning about ANYTHING you want to know. Family Coppola Hideaways offers educational opportunities on-site at their retreats in Belize and Guatemala, where participants of all ages can learn about wildlife or textiles native to the regions. Did somebody say weekend getaway?

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Put out media announcements featuring good news about the progress being made. Let travelers know about business re-openings, improvements and steps being taken to make the destination more resilient in the future. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. With tourism after a natural disaster focus on the positive.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

They want that ability to be present and to engage virtually with an app, to meet people and be able to instantly capture that contact information without having to exchange business cards.” That’s what attendees are expecting,” said McCullough. They want that flexibility.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

According to studies, emails have a higher open rate than other social media platforms and search engines, making them the ideal channel for conveying information about events. Start the Buzz about Your Event To get your event off to a strong start, it’s important to start the buzz early.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 7, 2024

Ask for suggestions about how to work better with a partner based on their LinkedIn profile. The contextual information about terminology and insider knowledge is something we can use to signal we are human and a part of a tribe. People will have a sixth sense when they read something about whether it was authentic.

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Social Tables

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Contact Us: hello@socialtables.com +1 (877) 973-2863 Request Pricing ? A great website shows off your best work, targets your perfect audience, and tells a story about you and your business. These savvy event planners also include a section on their homepage to speak about their team and how they approach wedding planning.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2024

It is also estimated by many sources that about one-third of travelers booked through their mobile device in 2023. Contact Lynn Kaniper at 609.466.9187 ext. Interesting experiences appeal to the spontaneous traveler’s adventurous side. Be Friendly – Google trends indicate that approximately 57% of hotel bookings are made online.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 1, 2024

It’s not easy to tell if someone is deceiving you, but TIME has compiled nine clues from experts — and some fly in the face of what we’ve long believed to be telltale signs of lying, like avoiding eye contact.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 16, 2022

When Keely Cat-Wells, founder and president of C-Talent , arrived to speak at an event about the importance of diversity and accessibility with her colleague, who was in a wheelchair, the two were met with a startling realization: the room that was booked for the event was entirely inaccessible.

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