Social Tables

MARCH 22, 2024

Economic trends, consumer preferences, and travel restrictions consistently shift, affecting how the industry operates. Whether you’re looking to learn about the latest in hotel technology, security resources, design trends, catering techniques, or the luxury travel market, we’ve got you covered. What’s impacting your industry most?

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Hospitality Conference Technology Technology 78

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

☐ Train all team members and stakeholders on ESG and appoint an ESG leader to ensure follow-through and policy adherence. ☐ Check out the Events Industry Council’s Sustainable Event Standards (EIC-SES) and consider pursuing EIC-SES certification. ☐ Partner with venues and vendors with third-party sustainability certifications (e.g.,

Sustainability 105

Sustainability Management Transportation Events 105

Gavel International

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Reading Time: 7 minutes Like many other industries, staff shortages can have an impact on in-person and group incentive travel events. 2) Offer Cross-Training and Seek Talent with Multi-talented Skills. Cross-train existing staff in a different area of expertise to enable them to do each other’s roles if needed.

Automation 40

Automation Meeting Social Media Training 40

inVOYAGE

MARCH 14, 2024

And are there any venues that have received recognition or certification for their sustainability efforts? In terms of recognition or certification for sustainability efforts, several venues in Madrid have received accolades for their environmental initiatives.

Sustainability 52

Sustainability Transportation Certification Promotion 52

ITA Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Embedded headcount: establishes a full-time employee in a partner’s organization to train and promote your product across the partner’s business. Non-monetary award: gives gift cards, certificates, merchandise, travel and experiential activities, charity donations or branded swag. MDFs are often earned through revenue levels.

Incentives 76

Incentives B2C Training B2B 76

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Besides access to great networking opportunities and innovative content, the following 35 events will also provide attendees with great speaker lineups and the chance to travel to amazing locations! Global Meeting and Incentive Travel Exchange. Event Design Certificate. Event Name. Description. Start Date. Convening Leaders.

Planner 115

Planner Incentives Events Trade Show 115

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. A well-structured approach to employee onboarding, continuous learning and development, and regular skill-based training across all parts of the organization support its position.

Destination Management 40

Destination Management Management Vendor Training 40

Meeting Tomorrow

JUNE 21, 2022

Even the study mentioned above lists caveats — it finds hybrid events can be more sustainable, but there are lots of factors at play including building energy use, travel, and food. Selecting Venues & Vendors With a Strategy. By definition, hybrid events still contain some in-person element. Plan In-Person Location(s) Carefully.

Sustainability 65

Sustainability Virtual Events Events Transportation 65

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). . ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). ☐ Provide speaker management training and tools. ☐ Provide speaker management training and tools for the virtual platform.

Conference 98

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 98

AltexSoft Travel

MAY 30, 2023

More than two-thirds of sales in travel and tourism are made via the Internet, and the share of online vs offline bookings will only grow in the coming years. So the ability to accept online payments is becoming vital for any travel business. Which payment gateway suits your travel business best.

Travel 52

Travel Travel Airlines Platform 52

Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2021

Keep in mind that if you hire out-of-town talent, you’ll likely need to pay for their travel expenses. As you speak with vendors, talent, and the venue to determine your equipment needs, make sure to ask how long they will need for setup and breakdown, and whether they need access to power, a loading dock, or any other special access.

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Venue Audience Insurance Social Media 200

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 13, 2020

Flight consolidators are brokers that book airline seats in bulk at discount rates and then resell them to travel agencies. Most of the large consolidators appeared in the 1970-1980s when airlines had more seats than they could ever sell via travel retailers. In any case, travel agents get a good margin to earn money.

Airlines 113

Airlines Travel Agent Publishing B2B 113

Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

☐ Secure a printing and promotional vendor. ☐ Establish and secure additional vendors (e.g., ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). . ☐ Secure a certificate of insurance (COI). ☐ Provide speaker management training and tools. ☐ Provide speaker management training and tools for the virtual platform.

Conference 52

Conference Sponsors Virtual Events Speakers 52

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.” No, not at all.

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Trends Banking Events Preparation 130

Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It provides financial control, sets realistic expectations, facilitates resource allocation, mitigates risks, enhances vendor negotiations, allows for progress tracking, and helps in post-event evaluation. As one event organizer said in our survey, “Travel budgets are down, and our costs are up.”

B2B 52

B2B Speakers Sustainability Events 52

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

For instance, if the meeting goal is to train people on a new system, you’ll want to know what level of proficiency is considered to be successful training. You need to know how they will define success and how many training attempts (if any) have preceded this one or are needed in the future. Details are critical in this step.

Management 40

Management Meeting Vendor Registration 40

AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 23, 2022

Thomas Cook, an iconic travel company from the UK, is believed to be the first tour operator. In 1841, its founder chartered a train to carry temperance supporters to a meeting 12 miles away – and that was the world’s first package tour. Domestic tour operators arrange tours within a country for domestic travelers.

Booking 52

Booking Technology Technology Travel Agent 52

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 25, 2021

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. Training my team to successfully transition from event planners/admins to virtual event producers in an incredibly short period of time with no experience and limited resources.

Virtual Events 98

Virtual Events Contracts Contracts Trade Show 98

Redfin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Schedule a check with your trusted vendor to inspect freon levels and overall functionality, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests during the scorching summer days.” We welcome hundreds of guests who travel to Kentucky to experience the beauty of the Keeneland Spring Meet, participate in the Redbud Ride, or spend time on The Bourbon Trail.

Preparation 61

Preparation Management Booking Training 61

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

May Experiential Marketing Summit May 9 - 11, 2023 – Las Vegas, NV The Experiential Marketing Summit (EMS), produced by Event Marketer, is one of the largest marketing training conferences, with over 1,800 marketers from over 32 countries. Meet over 150 exhibitors and some of the biggest names in event planning under one roof at the Expo.

Conference 52

Conference Healthcare B2B Banking 52

Traveler's Q

MARCH 14, 2023

This guide will provide everything needed for couples seeking information on how to plan a destination wedding, as well as tips and advice on what type of destination best suits your needs, budget, and travel goals. It is important to consider the cost of travel, accommodations, and other incidentals that may occur during the wedding weekend.

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Rehearsal Booking Transportation Vendor 26