Smart Meetings

MAY 8, 2023

What the impact of a younger generation means for the future of the meeting industry No two generations are the same. When it comes to interest in technology and the rapidly changing landscape of digital interaction, one size does not fit all. Smart Meeting spoke with Ken Holsinger, senior vice president of strategy at the event management company Freeman, to pinpoint how data can be used to enhance the event experience for all ages.

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Endless Events

MAY 8, 2023

Imagine an event where the audience takes the reins, curating the perfect musical experience by making real-time requests and communicating with the band. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce you to uRequest Live, a groundbreaking platform that does exactly that. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast , we’ll explore the journey of uRequest Live, from its inception to its evolution during the pandemic, and how it has transformed the event entertainment landscape.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 8, 2023

Creating the perfect event is never an easy task. One of the most important elements of any successful event is the decor: it sets the atmosphere and goes a long way in making your event stand out from the rest. Luckily there are endless creative event decor ideas that will help transform your next event into something extraordinary. In this article, we’ll explore some unique and inspiring decoration ideas that will make any event something unexpected and memorable.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

The city of Tulsa, Oklahoma, invested in Guthrie Green, an urban community park, to create a public gathering space with programming that includes music concerts and food truck days. (Courtesy of Visit Tulsa) Today, more than half of the world’s population lives in a city — a stat that will only trend upward with time, said Chris Fair, CEO of Resonance Consultancy, a global placemaking, branding, and marketing firm for destinations that organizes several in-person and digital WRLDCTY Summits on

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

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Traveler's Q

MAY 8, 2023

Event design can make or break an event, and its importance cannot be overstated. It encompasses everything from the layout and décor to lighting, sound, and overall atmosphere. Effective event design enhances the overall experience for attendees and can even increase engagement, encourage more social interaction, and ultimately elevate the brand experience.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

Adding captions to videos and using hashtags with capital letters on each word are two ways event marketers can make their social media accessible to everyone. When Abbie Vance, PCMA EMEA’s new community and events manager, started working on the social-media toolkit for Convening EMEA , Sept. 20-22, in Copenhagen, she asked the team to be sure to capitalize the first letter of each word in the hashtags associated with the event (#ConveningEMEA vs.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 8, 2023

Unexpected increases in expenses can result in tension between event organizers and their suppliers. Catering and convention services managers, AV/production project managers/producers, general service contractors, and housing and registration service providers — these are the professionals who keep events humming. But during the pandemic, many account and project managers were laid off and took their skills to a different industry, changed careers, or retired, resulting in a significant talent

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 8, 2023

The post Vitur and Sustonica team up to showcase sustainable living in the vacation rental industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Vitur Summit, the flagship European short-term rental event to be held in Malaga from Wednesday to Friday (May 10th to May 12th), has set up the first showcase of a sustainable vacation rental at the heart of the convention center.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 8, 2023

The philosopher Søren Kierkegaard once said that life can only be understood by looking backward, but it must be lived looking forward. The musings of Kierkegaard, by @tomgauld , New Scientist November 19, 2022 I agree! Understanding by looking backward In my 7th decade, I think I better understand some of the mysteries of my youth. Feelings Paradoxically, one of the things I now understand better is the importance and influence of my feelings.

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Special Events

MAY 8, 2023

Thoughts on saving food, saving money, and saving the planet

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

Hotel Engine

MAY 8, 2023

Sara KernSara Kern is a Copywriter at Hotel Engine. She worked as a writer in the tech and apparel industries for almost a decade before joining the HE family, but also has experience coordinating business travel for fast-moving nonprofits, so she knows firsthand how hard it can be.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2023

Are you ready to innovate your events by adding emerging technologies to engage differently with your audiences? For instance, should you add NFTs? Are you ready to embrace Web 3.0 and AI applications like ChatGPT?

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Gavel International

MAY 8, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes The recent evolution of digital marketing’s relationship with business-to-business (B2B) sales and marketing strategies can seem confusing. On one hand, digital is quickly becoming the most frequently used type of marketing and virtual sales strategy and is utilized more often than ever before. On the other hand, trying to stand out from competitors using digital marketing tools and sales tactics alone is downright difficult.

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Fox World Travel

MAY 8, 2023

Hello! I’m Andrea Lewis, Vacation Advisor for Fox. Having over 35 years in the travel industry, I have traveled extensively throughout Europe. However, there is one country in particular that I am an expert in: my home, Great Britain! Exploring Great Britain for the first with your family can seem daunting. With so many amazing […] The post Great Britain: A Trip the Entire Family Will Love!

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EHL Insights

MAY 8, 2023

In his recent TED Talk, fine-dining restauranteur Will Guidara claims “We are on the precipice of a becoming a hospitality economy” – a sentiment which I wholeheartedly share. It is based on the fact that since the shift from a manufacturing to a service economy, the gateway to success is now via excelling at customer-service provider skills. The industry sectors seeking human-centric, interpersonal soft skills are ever growing.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 8, 2023

Are you ready to innovate your events by adding emerging technologies to engage differently with your audiences? For instance, should you add NFTs? Are you ready to embrace Web 3.0 and AI applications like ChatGPT?

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Redfin

MAY 8, 2023

Spokane, WA, is a city filled with natural beauty, and there’s no better way to experience it than by visiting its many parks. From small neighborhood parks to sprawling nature reserves, living in Spokane means there is no shortage of green spaces for locals and visitors to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for an apartment to rent in Spokane on Redfin or a home for sale in the area , there’s a park in the city that is sure to peak your interests.

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Hotel Engine

MAY 8, 2023

The post How Hotel Engine simplifies lodging for disaster relief efforts appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Redfin

MAY 8, 2023

Austin, Texas, is known for many things: live music, food, and a thriving tech industry, to name a few. But another aspect of Austin’s unique cultural scene that can’t be overlooked is its abundance of festivals. From music and film to food and art, there seems to be a festival for just about every interest in Austin. These events draw in visitors from all over the country, providing a platform for local and regional talent and showcasing the city’s diverse spirit.

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Global DMC Alliance

MAY 8, 2023

The post Drumroll to the 2023 GDA MICE Nordic workshop! appeared first on GDA - Global DMC Alliance.

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Meeting Package

MAY 8, 2023

MeetingPackage Achieves ISO-27001 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Information Security.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 8, 2023

Not yet, it seems. Dozens of attendees from a recent health-agency meeting became ill days afterward, while a panel of virus experts estimates a sizable chance of a new wave of illness within 24 months. Despite the director general of the World Health Organization saying on May 4 that Covid is no longer a “global health emergency,” recent developments show that the virus is still a risk factor that meeting and event groups should consider.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 8, 2023

In the EU, airlines have been required to pay cash compensation to passengers for flight delays for almost two decades. The Biden Administration thinks it’s time for a similar policy in the U.S. If the worst element of your attendees’ meeting experience is anxiety around flight delays and cancellations, they might find solace in knowing that the White House is working to improve the situation.

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