Thu.May 12, 2022

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Planning Events In 2022: The Pandemic Is Over, But Don’t Plan Like It’s 2019

Endless Events

As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. The mask mandates are gone and COVID compliance talk has all but disappeared. In-person events are back in all their glory. And to the Event Brew hosts, they often look identical to 2019. But is that a good thing? According to this episode, not so much.

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The Continued Importance of Outdoor Meetings 

Smart Meetings

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. Now, more than ever, planners are opting for an outdoor setting for much if not all of their programs. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year.

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10 Venues for Luxury Hybrid Events

Stova

10 Venues for Luxury Hybrid Events. When the coronavirus pandemic caused social gatherings around the world to be shut down, event planners, like everyone else, had to get creative. At first, everything was virtual. But now, as normalcy creeps its way back, many events have taken on a completely new hybrid look.

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The Continued Importance of Outdoor Meetings 

Smart Meetings

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. Now, more than ever, planners are opting for an outdoor setting for much if not all of their programs. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year.

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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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New Rules for Conference Sponsorship Pricing

Convene by PCMA

Thought-leadership inventory items — like sponsored sessions or stages, tech demos, general sessions, and VIP experiences — are usually prime candidates for value-based pricing. (Jacob Slaton Photography). In my experience, most large conferences this year are realizing about 80 percent of their 2019 revenue performance. For some of the major annual meetings we’re tracking, sponsorship revenue has been a bright spot when compared to exhibit revenue performance.

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Events Industry Report: Sustainability Is Top of Mind for Summer Events

Eventbrite

Eventbrite’s monthly Events Industry Report is designed to keep event creators like you informed about the shifting landscape of the events industry. Read on for expert industry insights, event marketing tips, health and safety updates, and much more. Event Industry Insights Sustainability is at the front of many event creators’ minds. At Ibiza’s International Music […].

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New Ways Eventbrite Is Powering Your Events so You Can Grow

Eventbrite

In 2021, creators on Eventbrite sold 290 million tickets to more than 83 million event goers. You produced over 5 million events — an all-time high. Thanks to your one-of-a-kind live events (across 180 countries), event-goers are coming together and feeling the power of connection. It’s clear: people are excited to reconnect. And that momentum is still […].

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How to Pitch: 7 Top Outdoor Writers To Wrangle

DCI

As the summer approaches, being outside will be top of mind for most travelers, and having top outdoor writers on your side will be key. Since the beginning of the pandemic, people have been seeking adventure and natural escapes, and the hunger to be outdoors has hardly abated. Whether it’s hitting the waves or hiking mountains, or more leisurely paddle boarding adventures and cycling excursions, outdoor travel will be booming in the coming months more than ever.

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week. 82 Percent of Employed Gen Zers Want Mental Health Days, Study Finds. A recent TalentLMS and BambooHR survey found that a whopping 82 percent of employed Gen Z employees want mental health days — a concept that may not have shown up on many HR managers’ radar just a decade ago.

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Webinar marketing – 6 tips on how to promote your webinar.

InEvent

Webinar marketing cannot be over-emphasized. They are one of the best sources of valuable information. The reason is that you can listen to experts sharing knowledge from wherever you are. In fact, this is why it is the in-thing for most marketers and business owners as they can leverage it for marketing purposes. However, as … Post Webinar marketing – 6 tips on how to promote your webinar. showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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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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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Yancy Weinrich. CloserStill Media, a global events business, has named exhibition industry veteran Yancy Weinrich as president of North America, a newly created position. In this role, Weinrich will spearhead a major expansion, as well as high-growth acquisitions across multiple industry portfolios.

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Industry optimistic about the future of travel to South Africa

Travel Daily News

Industry experts expect a positive uptick in travel to continue and share insight on how hotelsin South Africa can adapt to maximise revenue.

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4 Key Steps to Transform Data Into Actionable Insights

Convene by PCMA

The right data can help organizers gain a clearer picture of who they’re planning for. Here are the four key steps to harnessing the power of data insights, according to the team at the Design Studio by Maritz Global Events. When it comes to event data, for organizers the toughest part isn’t necessarily collecting it, it’s deciphering it. But the good news is that you don’t have to be a data scientist to do it effectively — it’s all about setting a smart strategy ahead of time.

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Who's News for May 12, 2022

Special Events

Special events business news

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SAii Laguna Phuket launches new meetings & events centre

Travel Daily Media

The post SAii Laguna Phuket launches new meetings & events centre appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. SAii Laguna Phuket, the free-spirited lifestyle resort on Phuket’s stunning sunset coast, is now set to become one of the island’s most impressive venues for corporate and social events, including weddings, following the grand opening of its brand-new Meetings & Events Centre.

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