Thu.Mar 03, 2022

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How To Promote Events Without Social Media

Endless Events

A while ago, the Event Brew talked about social networks , wondering whether it was time to log off. If that truly is the case, another question quickly arises: how to promote events without social media? How effective is social media marketing anyway? As the 365 community model continues growing in popularity, more event profs will come to realize that social media is, in the Brew Crew’s opinion, boring and predictable.

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Virtual Meetings Are Missing These Two Things, Meta Is Working on a Fix

Smart Meetings

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), recently spoke to AI researcher and podcaster Lex Fridman about all things Meta, Facebook, Instagram and the metaverse. As it’s still in its infancy, there isn’t much known about the metaverse, although large corporations, such as Nike, Adidas, Disney and Walmart have expressed plans to be a part of the metaverse; JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs believe the metaverse will become a market opportunity valued well into the trillions.

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European Travel Commission stands in solidarity with Ukraine

ETC Corporate

The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism organisations of Europe, issued a statement today condemning the military aggression by the Russian Federation and expressing solidarity with the people of Ukraine: The European Travel Commission stands in solidarity with the Ukrainian people. The Russian military invasion in Ukraine is in direct opposition to the fundamental.

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TWT: IATA Sees Full Travel Recovery, More Destinations Relax Rules

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Italy Relaxes Entry Rules, Saint Lucia and New Zealand Announce New Protocols. Italy has ended the requirement for pre-arrival testing but only for travelers who can prove they have been fully vaccinated within nine months or have received a booster shot.

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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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Ask Adrian Anything — a free online participant-driven workshop on the future of events

Conferences that Work

Here’s a rare opportunity to ask me anything about meeting design and facilitation at a unique, free, online workshop. Join me next Thursday, March 10th, 2022 at 12:00 pm EST for Ask Adrian Anything ( AAA ): an online participant-driven workshop on the future of events. Though the central core is the AAA session, this is an active learning workshop.

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Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2022

Solimar International

During its 68 th session in 2013, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) declared March 3rd World Wildlife Day to address the importance of the protection of the World’s wild animal species and plants. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) was founded on March 3rd, 1973 as an international agreement to oversee the exchange of different wildlife species and prevents them from being misused.

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Customer Experience Is More Than Just a Survey. It’s a State of Mind.

ITA Group

Customer Experience Is More Than Just a Survey. It’s a State of Mind. CX Is More Than Just a Survey. It’s a State of Mind. Ever stop to think about whether your brand has a customer experience program, or whether you simply have a survey? Just 12% of CX pros rated their VoC maturity as high or very high, according to Forrester’s recent “How to Build Your Voice-of-the-Customer (VoC) Program” report.

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How to Avoid a Delayed Closing: 7 Common Roadblocks to Be Aware of

Redfin

Once your offer has been accepted, the excitement kicks in, and the countdown to closing begins. But before you can get your keys, you’ll want to be cautious of any roadblocks or setbacks that could cause a delayed closing and postpone your move-in date. You’ll want to rethink purchasing that beautiful new couch and hold off on planning those backyard additions before the title has been cleared.

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Column: Thank you Marijke!

MICE Benelux

There we are, pictured, at yet another wonderful trip. Marijke on the far right, and I a few steps to the left. something cool with motorcycles and sidecars, in phenomenal Cape Town with lots of fun industry colleagues. She is retiring, I learned yesterday. Well ho ho… MICE Travel magazine was founded in January 2005. […]. The post Column: Thank you Marijke!

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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. The Original Hybrid Workers Can Teach Us How to Do It Right. More than 50 years ago, the first professionals trialed hybrid work, calling it “part-time telecommuting.” The pandemic-driven hybrid model has problems, reports WIRED , but early adopters think they can be fixed, including moving away from one-size-fits-all approac

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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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The new edition of MICE TRAVEL is out!

MICE Benelux

There it is! The first all-digital edition of MICE Travel, volume 16 nonetheless. We proudly present this digital issue with contributions from our well-known top columnists, the lessons we can learn from this crisis according to the former top man of SITE International, all about the new hybrid work and much more great stuff! From […]. The post The new edition of MICE TRAVEL is out!

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Julie wrote a new post, Copenhagen – Northern Europe’s Coziest Capital Welcomes All

I-Meet

It’s difficult not to be charmed by Copenhagen. Denmark’s compact capital is clean, safe and relaxed. It is home to not only some of the world’s best venues but also cozy cafés, shops and some of the best r.

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Column: Performing Arts!

MICE Benelux

This column gives me space to share my experiences and emotions during these bizarre times. Not for a moment about the new government measures. Although I did find extraordinary timing on Rutte’s part to call out at exactly 7:11 p.m. that team building and company outings are out of the question for the time being. […]. The post Column: Performing Arts!

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InEvent is Hiring to Get People Out of Ukraine

InEvent

InEvent, a leading all-in-one event management platform, is offering full-time roles to Ukraine-based software developers and marketing experts seeking to leave the country amid its ongoing crisis. The move was announced by company CEO, Pedro Góes, who called on leaders in the event technology industry to provide support for Ukraine’s inhabitants. “We are deeply troubled … Post InEvent is Hiring to Get People Out of Ukraine showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Guest blog: ‘The travel manager is on an island’

MICE Benelux

Once in a while, we are happy to publish a guest blog that we find informative and useful for our readers. This time we are pleased to introduce Martin Wijlens from Safeture. The travel manager is on an island In my daily routine, I talk to many travel managers in the industry. What I often […]. The post Guest blog: ‘The travel manager is on an island’ appeared first on MICE Benelux.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Liz Irving. Clarion Events North America has promoted Liz Irving, executive vice president, to the newly created position of chief marketing officer. Irving has been with Clarion Events since 2016, overseeing event and media marketing, strategy and insights, audience acquisition, digital products, and data and analytics.

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New: INNSIDE by Melia at the Zuidas

MICE Benelux

Urban lifestyle hotel INNSIDE by Meliá Amsterdam will open this week. It is the first hotel of the Spanish chain Melia in the Netherlands. The hotel in Amsterdam is located in the former Akzo Nobel tower in the epicenter of the Zuidas. ‘The tower has been completely converted into a hotel with a concept that […]. The post New: INNSIDE by Melia at the Zuidas appeared first on MICE Benelux.

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What Is a Split-Level House? All About This Mid-Century Style

Redfin

Houses come in many styles and builds – it’s part of what makes them so unique and desirable. From the Mediterranean style to the Cape Cod style , the possibilities are endless. A historically popular house style is the split-level house, which emerged from the raised ranch-style house in the 1930s, but gained popularity in the 1950s. This architectural style has fallen in popularity recently, but continues to be a great housing option for many homebuyers.

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The new MICE Travel Magazine is out now

MICE Benelux

The new digital and free edition of MICE Travel Magazine is out now! With updates from Switzerland, France, Spain, Poland and Brussels and a great interview with Marijke Vink and her successor Annemieke Stuurman of GI Travel, great columns, a great story about beer and thinking back, and the new team of Rientjes and Partners. […]. The post The new MICE Travel Magazine is out now appeared first on MICE Benelux.

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COVID Cases Fall, but Spring Break Travel Prices Rise

Travel Pulse

Airfares, hotel rates and gas are all up.

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Column Marije Breuker: ‘Common sense’

MICE Benelux

The week of July 1, it feels almost like describing the great “Enlightenment” of the 18th century, which followed dogmatic authority belief. The philosopher René Descartes set the tone for the enlightenment with the statement Cogito ergo sum ( I think therefore I am) the keynote of enlightenment. Only through the use of reason and […].

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Answering Hybrid Event Production Questions We Hear the Most

Meeting Tomorrow

Our days are spent helping our clients bring their events to life, and answering the many questions that pop up along the way. And lately, no topic brings up more questions than hybrid events. Although we’ve been producing hybrid events since 2008, they’ve exploded in popularity since 2020. In fact, 64% of planners say they plan on hosting hybrid events post-pandemic.

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Column Marije Breuker: ‘Go back to start’

MICE Benelux

A highly valued client sent me the motivating words, “And remember…everything that doesn’t break you makes you stronger! A clichéd life wisdom, but I hold it close. As an entrepreneur and as a human being, I don’t break down, so I get stronger. A kind of Descartes 3.0 The insurer I wrote about in the […]. The post Column Marije Breuker: ‘Go back to start’ appeared first on MICE Benelux.

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Plat Maps: What They Are and How to Find One for Your Property

Redfin

A plat map is a valuable source of information about a property that you should receive during the closing process of a real estate transaction. A plat map is very important as it dictates a property’s lot size and the location of its boundary lines. . Don’t let your plat map get lost in the maze of closing paperwork. You should, at the very least, understand what a plat map is and what it’s used for so you can review the document effectively.

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Column Marije Breuker: ‘Living on daily rates’

MICE Benelux

Almost two months ago my world looked very different than it does now while my surroundings have remained the same even enriched by an increasingly radiant sun. But the horizon for me as an entrepreneur, is far from sunny, let alone bright. It is with great pride that I have been running my incentive agency […]. The post Column Marije Breuker: ‘Living on daily rates’ appeared first on MICE Benelux.

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Column: La Rentrée

MICE Benelux

As a Francophile, I find this a delightful term, not actually used that much in the Netherlands, but all the more a great concept in France. La Rentrée in France is a kind of big national gong that is sounded at the end of the summer indicating that the entire school and business life is […]. The post Column: La Rentrée appeared first on MICE Benelux.

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Column Marije Breuker: ‘Small bright spots’

MICE Benelux

Since the beginning of this month, a number of measures against the spread of the coronavirus have been relaxed in many countries, small bright spots that I am very happy about! From various destinations I receive graphs full of data on what can and cannot be done in our field plotted on a timeline. But […]. The post Column Marije Breuker: ‘Small bright spots’ appeared first on MICE Benelux.

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Column: Boulevard of broken dreams

MICE Benelux

During my travels, I have had regular dealings with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (BZ). On certain trips, they were part principals or traveled with delegates from this department. On location, I have been able to attend drinks, speeches, presentations and all of that at Embassies and residences of Ambassadors with many groups at various […].

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Aparthotel Adagio Amsterdam City South open

MICE Benelux

The ALL Safe Aparthotel Adagio Amsterdam City South recently opened. All apartments are safely furnished and have a fully equipped kitchen, separate living room for relaxing, separate bathroom, toilet and separate sleeping areas. The apartments range from a studio apartment to a 2-bedroom apartment, with 2 separate bedrooms and bathroom, ideal for a family with […].

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