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Building good habits: How I taught this old dog new tricks

Conferences that Work

Leonard Cohen wrote “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” One bright silver lining of the COVID pandemic is that it’s given me an opportunity to build good habits. Habits that I’ve struggled for years to create, because personal change isn’t easy. Though I’m in my 70’s, I’ve found that I can teach this old dog new tricks!

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Everything You Need to Know About GMID 2023

MeetingsNet

Date, theme, leaders, and resources are lining up for next year’s Global Meetings Industry Day. Mark your calendars. After the “Meet Safe” theme of 2022, the recently announced “Meetings Matter” theme for the 2023 Global Meetings Industry Day gets back to the event’s original ambition: to make elected officials and business leaders aware of the value that meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, conventions, and other events bring to people, businesses, and communities.

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All-Purpose Marketing for the International Baking Industry Exposition

Convene by PCMA

Baker attendance at the International Baking Industry Exposition 2022 rose 25 percent compared to IBIE 2019, thanks in large part to a clever marketing campaign showcasing baked goods in unexpected situations. The International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) — which is produced every three years and jointly owned and produced by BEMA (Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds) and American Bakers Association (ABA), with support from the Retail Bakers of America (RBA) — is anything but stale.

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10 Common Hybrid Event Mistakes You Need to Avoid in 2022

InEvent

Two years on it is not necessarily something a lot of us like to bring up, but the pandemic hitting in 2020 certainly did alter the way we navigate events – corporate or otherwise! Moving over to digital and remote living, we grew so used to digital work that we were woken up to the … Post 10 Common Hybrid Event Mistakes You Need to Avoid in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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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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‘History Starts Now’ for Business Events Industry

Convene by PCMA

After being laid off in 2020, Heather Seasholtz, shown here speaking at PCMA Educon 2022, said she realized that she had to “embrace my own unknowns and seize the moment.” (Jacob Slaton Photography). As an event organizer, Heather Seasholtz, CMP-Fellow, DES, has long had a plan for every scenario — “every ‘what if,’ every ‘why’ or ‘why not,’” she told Convene.

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A Guide to Event Ticket Pricing Strategies for In-person, Virtual, and Hybrid Events

Bizzaboo

Ticket prices can have a profound effect on the success of your events. When you strike the perfect balance between pricing and event content, you increase the chances your event is packed with eager attendees excited to learn new things and network with like-minded people. On the other hand, when you price tickets too high or too low, you risk alienating would-be attendees or missing out on an opportunity to generate revenue.

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6 tips to make your exhibition booth visually appealing

Eventtia

Thousands of visitors will walk by your trade show booth. Capturing their attention is key. Here are six tips to help ensure your exhibition booth design is eye-catching and inviting. For any business, large or small, the exhibition and trade show scene is the perfect opportunity to generate brand awareness and meet prospective customers. Whether you are a trade show veteran or newbie, you want your exhibit to stand out from the sea of booths in the room.

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A Tech Solution to Food Waste

Convene by PCMA

Atlanta-based Goodr redistributes leftover food from businesses to low-income and senior populations in need. When you consider that, in the U.S. alone, 34 million people are food insecure yet 80 billion pounds of food end up in landfills every year, it’s clear that at least part of the solution lies in logistics. Enter Goodr, an Atlanta, Georgia–based startup that redistributes leftover food from businesses to low-income and senior populations in need.

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CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Odisha Travel Bazaar 2022 

Travel Daily Media

The post CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates Odisha Travel Bazaar 2022 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 4 th Edition of Odisha Travel Bazaar at Hotel Mayfair Convention. This 3-day extravaganza opened to huge responses with 83 Domestic Tour Operators participating in the Exhibition and showcasing their tourism products.

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Spaces at The Spine to host micebook Ventures22

Travel Daily News

Ventures22, a new events concept from micebook, is on a mission to transform the world of business events.

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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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Unlawful Detainers and What You Should Know About Them as a Tenant

Redfin

Something no renter wants to receive is an unlawful detainer. An unlawful detainer is a lawsuit to evict a tenant and they vary greatly from state to state. Whether you’re a landlord, property manager, or tenant, dealing with unlawful detainers is less than ideal. Continue reading below to learn more about unlawful detainers, what to do if you receive one, and how you can avoid them.

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The Current State of the Hospitality Industry

BCD Meetings & Events

Travel and tourism have long been a critical part of the world economy, and a sizeable component of the global workforce.

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People Leaving Portland Are Looking to Move to These 10 Cities

Redfin

Home to 650,500 people, Portland, OR is a unique city known for its coffee, hipster culture, and craft beer scene. In Portland, the locals enjoy a wide range of delicious cuisines, plenty of recreational activities in and near the city, and many local shops and art galleries. 81% of Portland homebuyers searched to stay within the Portland metropolitan area.

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Charlestone, USA: an Incentive Travel Destination

Global DMC Alliance

The post Charlestone, USA: an Incentive Travel Destination appeared first on GDA - Global DMC Alliance.

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People Moving Out of Austin Are Considering These 10 Cities

Redfin

There is something for everyone in Austin, TX. Whether you’re looking for a lively nightlife scene, a robust job market, or an affordable cost of living, you’ll find it in Austin. With a whopping 966,000 residents living in Austin , it’s a large and lively city that many enjoy calling home. In fact, 73% of Austin homebuyers searched to stay within the Austin metropolitan area.

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Frightfully Fun Halloween Fetes

Special Events

3 creepy celebrations to inspire your Halloween

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People Moving Out of Nashville Are Considering These 10 Cities

Redfin

Oftentimes referred to as “Music City,” Nashville offers a diverse culture with 693,000 residents calling this energetic city home. With its strong music scene, those living in Nashville never run out of entertainment options. The city is home to many famous music venues, such as the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium, and has plenty of performances throughout the week from a variety of genres.

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What Would We Have Changed in Event Tech?

Endless Events

A lot has changed about the world in recent years. It’s not always helpful to ruminate on what we should have done, but today Will and Brandt do precisely that. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast , the tech duo looks back on 2020 and 2021 and considers how they would do things differently if they had to relive the pandemic. Reshuffling Responsibilities.

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Quiet Quitting: The Nemesis of Productive and Effective Organizations – Part 1 of 2

Gavel International

Reading Time: 6 minutes Quiet quitting doesn’t involve quitting a place of employment, rather, it is a response to the hustle and bustle of the corporate culture. Sometimes called burnout, employees are unwilling to exceed expectations and decline to do additional tasks without verbal or financial acknowledgment. Instead of resigning, some employees are simply quietly quitting.

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One Bin, Two Bins, Red Bins, Blue Bins

Meet Green

Recycle Bins and Waste Bins. Struggle with sorting your recyclables and waste? Why does every venue have its own style of bins? Every city, region, and country have their own rules. Confused? You should be! Average Diversion Rate. The good news is you are not alone. The bad news is according to the EPA , the average diversion rate from landfill in the United States is 32%, meaning that about 68% of the nation’s waste is, unfortunately, buried in the earth.