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How DMCs Can Help You Manage the Unexpected

ADMEI

Even the most meticulously planned events can fall prey to natural disasters, a pandemic, vendor cancellations, and keynote speaker travel delays. Will travel routes be affected? Contracts : Are your contracts with venues and vendors solid? Do your vendors and venues have emergency plans? Is another expected?

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Mastering the Art of Event Technology: Expert Tips for Making Your Next Event a Success

Traveler's Q

From effective event registration, mobile apps, and audiovisual and presentation technologies, to social media and live streaming, the list of event tech solutions available to event planners is endless. The Benefits of Using Event Technology Event technology has become an essential component of modern-day events.

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The Evolution of Meetings: Lessons for Navigating a Hybrid Future

Smart Meetings

Consider that virtual photo booths may not be new to the scene, but they’re still a good way to engage event attendees by allowing them to take pics, add backgrounds and overlays, and post them to social media. And speaking of social media, don’t overlook this now-old friend. Account for accessibility.

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Closed User Groups in Travel: Benefits, Examples, and Best Practices to Enable a CUG Strategy

AltexSoft Travel

They are a way for travel vendors to offer discounted airfares, hotels, car rentals , and other perks and benefits to certain clients, while also potentially increasing sales and customer loyalty. By offering special perks and benefits to CUG members, hospitality businesses can foster customer loyalty and encourage repeat business.

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Event Size: Does It Matter?

Endless Events

While Nick, Will, and Thuy mostly agree that their preference that small events are better, they also explore the benefits of going big. As a vendor, I love large events because they have big budgets, and there’s a lot of scale that allows you to do some cool, unique stuff,” he explains. Does Event Size Matter? . Where do you stand?”.

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17 Common Event Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Social Tables

Disregarding the benefits of a solid backup plan Just when you think you’ve prevented every possible hiccup, something will inevitably go wrong. Create a mailing list to keep in touch with registered attendees and invite ticket holders to follow social media accounts related to the event. Complicated vendor setup.

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Event Marketing Strategy: The Best Recipe For Event Success

Endless Events

Create a comprehensive event timeline for all planning aspects: operations, marketing, designers, and vendors. Decide your marketing channels to promote your event: social media, email marketing, podcasts, blogs, ads, etc. These may include: Social media. Choose the best way to deliver your content. Paid search.