Tue.May 31, 2022

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The Current State Of Event Technology Labor

Endless Events

Between the brain drain in the events industry and labor shortages, the event technology labor has transformed dramatically. And not for the better: event planners are finding it increasingly hard to hire reliable and experienced vendors at a reasonable price. Those who have survived the harsh conditions of the pandemic are fully booked and expensive.

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The Evolution of Meetings: Lessons for Navigating a Hybrid Future

Smart Meetings

Editor’s Note : As part of Back Light, a series of articles sharing illuminating insider observations, we asked Geoffrey Wellen, chief customer care officer of 6Connex f or lessons learned from two years of virtual and hybrid events. If there is a silver lining to the pandemic for the meetings industry, it’s this: The pandemic accelerated the evolutions of meetings.

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Australia is Closing the Loop on Fashion Manufacturing

Convene by PCMA

BlockTexx co-founder Graham Ross is unlocking the value of unwanted textiles to help future-proof the fashion industry. Graham Ross believes no piece of clothing should end up in landfill. It was this thinking, and a global movement to address overconsumption and overproduction, that drove him and co-founder Adrian Jones to establish BlockTexx, the world’s first commercial-scale textile resource recovery facility.

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How a Storied F&B Kitchen Went Halal to Accommodate Allies

Smart Meetings

When John Walsh, general manager of The National Conference Center, started preparing the legacy Leesburg, Virginia, meetings venue for its newest clients, he knew he was in for a life and palate-changing experience. This year, one of the country’s largest and most comprehensive conference centers (originally planned as a Xerox learning campus) became a partner with the U.S. government as part of Operation Allies Welcome (OAW).

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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At Center for Council, an Ancient Cultural Practice May Help Us Resolve Our Most Contentious Divides

Eventbrite

The 2016 presidential election was a turning point for Maria Schnair. Then a student at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey California, Donald Trump’s win opened her eyes to a different political current and sparked her curiosity. ”The 2016 election really rocked my world,” says Schnair. “I felt very shocked and then I […].

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Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Tech Updates You Need Now

Smart Meetings

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. We rounded up some of the recent announcements you need to know now to move ahead empowered to deliver regardless of what emergency hits the headlines in the coming months.

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Data-driven Tips for Using Email Marketing to Promote Events

Eventtia

If you’re looking for a powerhouse way to engage your customers, generate leads, and build your brand, then hosting a series of killer events is the way to go. And, a majority of marketers agree. In fact, 83% of B2B marketers are heavily interested in events, and 80% of marketers believe events and event marketing are critical to their company’s success.

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At Center for Council, an Ancient Cultural Practice May Help Us Resolve Our Most Contentious Divides

Eventbrite

The 2016 presidential election was a turning point for Maria Schnair. Then a student at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey California, Donald Trump’s win opened her eyes to a different political current and sparked her curiosity. ”The 2016 election really rocked my world,” says Schnair. “I felt very shocked and then I […].

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4 Ways Event Organizers Must Modernize to Survive

Special Events

Now more than ever, event organizers must up their game in order to cash in on this post-pandemic era. Here’s how.

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Global Exhibitions Day 2022 takes place today

Travel Daily News

GED 2022 celebrates the role of exhibitions in accelerating the pace of economic recovery.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Gala Award Submissions Now Being Accepted!

Special Events

Check out this year's new categories!

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Virtual and Hybrid Meeting Tech Updates You Need Now

MeetingPool

After two years of testing streaming platforms, meeting professionals are asking for more comprehensive solutions and a number of event technology companies have risen to the challenge. We rounded up some of the recent announcements you need to know now to move ahead empowered to deliver regardless of what emergency hits the headlines in the coming months.

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ICCA launches globally-recognised accreditation to elevate business events worldwide

Travel Daily News

ICCASkills courses address today’s critical issues such as sustainable destination growth, stakeholder collaboration, community engagement, industry advocacy, and best practices in proposal bidding.

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Championing Connection and Community in Minneapolis 

Convene by PCMA

“We Need Us!” campaign posters adorned buildings, billboards, and windows in seven Minneapolis neighborhoods. Meet Minneapolis designed the campaign to rally the community’s support for local Minneapolis businesses. On top of dealing with the pandemic, Minneapolis suffered the additional trauma of being the city where George Floyd was murdered by a police officer.

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ATPI Group further strengthens growth and tracks towards post-Covid recovery

Travel Daily News

For financial year 2021 (January- December), ATPI delivered operating profit of £17.5 million across its wholly-owned and joint-venture businesses, representing a 60 per cent increase over the same period last year.

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Five Reasons to Host a Meeting or Incentive in Norway

Global DMC partners

Are you ready to have your breath taken away? Because we guarantee you that it will happen more than once in Norway! From vibrant cities to quiet stunning nature, Norway offers a wide range of exciting experiences that you will never forget. On this land where Mother Nature reigns and only 5,5.

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Cold Prospecting by Incorporating Social Selling

Gavel International

Reading Time: 4 minutes (Part 2 of 3). Part One of this three-part series covered the importance of due diligence and key elements necessary for successful cold email outreach. Part Two will discuss cold prospecting through social selling. Social Selling utilizes LinkedIn, Twitter, and Meta channels such as Facebook and Instagram to gain visibility, earn salesperson credibility, deliver value, and establish relationships that ultimately enhance networking and identify sales opportunities.

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Embracing Mental Health in the Workplace

Convene by PCMA

The 2022 SHRM Talent Conference & Expo took place April 10-13 in Aurora, Colorado and online, and emphasized how HR professionals’ actions — big and small — have a ripple effect on the lives of others. (Photo by Chris Williams). America is facing a workplace mental health crisis, with burnout, exhaustion, and hopelessness more common among workers than ever before.