Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners work with vendors, suppliers, and venues to coordinate meal service, event staffing, negotiate pricing, and so much more. Pro planners are constantly on the lookout for exciting new event venues, vendor options, potential suppliers, and other resources. A keen eye is required for event planners who want to remain competitive.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Generally, this can include being conscious of the food or items you buy and making more sustainable choices to benefit the environment (e.g., ☐ Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. eating less meat or buying used clothes).

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105

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.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Promote continuing education and other certifications Highlight the opportunity for attendees to earn professional development credits or certifications by attending specific sessions. You can also create pre-event podcast episodes featuring event speakers, vendors, sponsors, and exhibitors.

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Promotion Registration Prospect Social Media 98

AltexSoft Travel

MAY 29, 2023

Here, we will cover all the accreditation types, their application process, and benefits to help you make an educated choice. So, what are the main benefits of having an IATA accreditation? Basically, the benefits are the same provided by IATA: ticketing capabilities, credibility, and access to reporting tools.

Travel 59

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Motivation Excellence

DECEMBER 9, 2019

When it comes down to it, people care about how much an activity will benefit them. Sometimes, the benefit is directly connected to the event like earning a certificate at a realtor convention. Sometimes, you have to create a benefit for your attendees. Thankfully, finding incentives is not difficult.

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Incentives Advertising Seminar Social Media 130

Gavel International

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Offer better benefits. According to Nadine Evans of Employment Benefit News, “U.S. Bring in a professional agency to support you where you need it the most, such as researching the venue, negotiating with your vendors, tapping an existing vendor network, or augmenting onsite support. Pay existing employees more.

Automation 40

Automation Meeting Social Media Training 40

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

The planner added: “We provided a space for recognition, rejuvenation, and education. Many respondents pointed out how they took the time to learn new skills, with a number of them earning their Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification. Successful execution of virtual continuing education event and trade show.

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Virtual Events Contracts Contracts Trade Show 98

Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2022

For insights about the future of business events, planners should follow the money in other adjacent areas, like “the shift in revenue for online education at the college level,” Bothwell said, “and shifts in investment in education, advanced certification, online learning and development outside traditional institutions.”

Trends 130

Trends Banking Events Preparation 130

CSI DMC

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This extra layer of support can be invaluable during shortages, ensuring qualified staff, material shortages or vendor overwhelm can be more effectively mitigated. Beyond environmental benefits, these choices will demonstrate support for the local community, foster attendee engagement, and align with your organizational values.

Destination Management 40

Destination Management Management Vendor Training 40

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.

Attendee 130

Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 130

AltexSoft Travel

JULY 14, 2022

Though some vendors have solutions tailored specifically to the needs of DMCs (e.g., Experiential travel benefits local communities. That brings along direct social benefits – from immediate income generation to overall infrastructure development – which is one of the main aspects of sustainable travel. Here are some ideas.

Travel 105

Travel Travel Affiliate Booking 105

Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Features Attendee Management Attendee Tracking and Reporting Badge Management Budgeting/Forecasting Attendee Profiles Customizable Branding Email Marketing API CRM Electronic Payments Online Registration Vendor Management Pricing: Starts at $2,950 per year, though it has a free plan and a free trial.

Registration 48

Registration Automation Vendor Platform 48

Eventtia

JANUARY 20, 2023

Features Attendee Management Attendee Tracking and Reporting Badge Management Budgeting/Forecasting Attendee Profiles Customizable Branding Email Marketing API CRM Electronic Payments Online Registration Vendor Management Pricing: Starts at $2,950 per year, though it has a free plan and a free trial.

Registration 48

Registration Automation Vendor Platform 48

Eventtia

OCTOBER 10, 2023

For example, if you aim to educate employees about products and services, you’d prioritize internal communication tools and integration with corporate systems. Some events may benefit from allowing attendees to customize merchandise. LinkedIn Use LinkedIn to discover industry leaders or vendors in the online registration software.

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Registration Online Automation Platform 118

AltexSoft Travel

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

This article explains how host agencies work, what benefits they offer to travel professionals, and how to choose the right fit out of endless options. However, the Cruise Lines International Association is the only organization that offers a cruise-focused certification program. Education and training.

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Stova

MARCH 17, 2023

The Attendee Perspective Listen closely and think carefully about the benefits of attending your event from the attendee's perspective. Make the benefits clear and simple. Think about the best way to communicate the vision and benefits of your event in a couple of sentences, or in 60 seconds. What are their pain points?

Event Marketing 40

Event Marketing Marketing Marketing Social Media 40

ITA Group

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

But, just as teachers must be well-educated in their subject, they must also be adept at how to teach. While you, as a sales leader, know your product inside and out, you must also know how to sell it to those not as well versed on the benefits. HubSpot Inbound Sales Certification Course (Free). ExecVision Call Camp (Free).

Training 79

Training B2B Prospect Booking 79

AltexSoft Travel

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

In this article, we’ll discuss the key benefits and specifics of NDC adoption within the established airline distribution pipeline and also describe a number of scenarios of such transition with important NDC providers. What NDC is and how airlines can benefit from adopting it. It’s the highest-ranking compliance for IT vendors.

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Airlines Retail Travel Agent Platform 20

AltexSoft Travel

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

In this post, we’ll discuss the BNPL approach in the travel industry, talk about the main BNPL providers, and look at how businesses can implement the service and benefit from it. A typical BNPL flow from a business perspective BNPL benefits So why is BNPL good for customers and merchants alike (not to mention lenders that make money off it)?

Travel 52

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