Fri.May 27, 2022

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Adrienne Readings: ‘Memorable Immersive Experiences are High on the Agenda’

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“Our in-house tech team continues to upskill to ensure a seamless online conferencing experience,” said Adrienne Readings, general manager at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland, Australia. The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent , according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But some spaces are quite the opposite, particularly facility management, where just 21 percent are women , according to the U.S.

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Events Industry Council Joins Effort to Standardize Virtual-Meeting Data Formats

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The collaboration with VSef, the global data format for virtual events, will speed the push to make data easily accessible from and transferable between different online platforms and analytics tools. In early 2021, U.K-based attendee-feedback platform provider Explori launched the VSef initiative to create a standard format for transferring data between the many virtual-event platforms, sales and marketing systems, and business-analysis tools on the market.

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How Taking a Walking Break Can Help You Think

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Wellness entrepreneur Rebecca Thomas said she keeps her walking shoes by the door so she can pop outside for a mind-freeing walk during the work day. When we asked respondents to our April Business Events Recovery Dashboard to tell us what they had done during the pandemic to manage stress, their answers ranged from medication to meditation, to setting boundaries, reading about self-care, getting enough sleep, and the support of family, friends, and colleagues.

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Hotel Room Layout: The Ultimate Guide

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Your hotel room layout doesn’t just determine where you place the furniture. In fact, it’s much more in-depth than that, and it has the power to make or break a guest’s experience. . A hotel room should make guests feel like they can go about their activities just like they would at home. Factors such as square footage, floor configuration, and spacing between outlets all have a huge impact on their ability to function in the area during their stay. .

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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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Notified Executive Allie Magyar: ‘You’re Not Confined by Your Title’

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“I get the awesome opportunity to think without limits and then figure out how that may be applied as our world continues to change,” said Allie Magyar, on her role as chief product officer at Notified. Allie Magyar’s career journey has been anything but conventional. After getting her start producing car shows and taking over an event agency (all by the age of 25), Magyar went on to produce major events like Microsoft Ignite and launch an event tech startup, Hubb.

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Webinar vs. Seminar – Are webinars taking over?

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Many people believed that to hold productive conversations, there needed to be an in-person interaction. Recently, there has been a shift in perception as the pandemic triggered a different dimension to communication which posed some barriers. Buoyant A/V platforms began to lead people globally in pushing communication barriers. Amongst other forms of in-person events, seminars … Post Webinar vs.

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7 Networking Events for Planners in 2022

Special Events

Use this list of 2022 events to learn which have hosted-buyer programs, early-bird pricing, and other ways to save.

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Business is a Pleasure in The Palm Beaches

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Give your attendees an unforgettable meeting experience that leaves them feeling both inspired and connected. Comprised of 39 cities and towns stretching across 47 miles of sunny Florida coastline, The Palm Beaches’ award-winning resorts, world-class dining and one-of-a-kind venues offer a laid-back, elevated atmosphere for meetings of any size, style and budget.

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Hybrid Event Plan: 7 Steps for Delivering a Successful Event

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Creating a hybrid event plan in 2020 is an essential process—the way events are delivered now has changed dramatically, and companies need to adapt. The world has moved largely online—as a result, the need for in-person events has plummeted. But people still want a degree of face-to-face interaction, so we have seen a rise in companies and venues hosting hybrid events.

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Caesars Entertainment Is Reinventing Experiences in Las Vegas and Atlantic City

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Attendees can expect to experience new musical acts and dining concepts the next time they visit Las Vegas. Caesars Entertainment represents 50 first-class properties in 20 nationwide destinations, including two hotspots well known for hosting meetings and events in style — Las Vegas and Atlantic City. While both locations may feel familiar to regular meeting-goers and planners alike, Caesars Entertainment works endlessly to ensure the visitor experience is never the same twice.

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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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Smart Moves in Spokane, Moab and More

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Phillip Allen. Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts appointed Allen president of the brand. Most recently, Allen was chief development officer of international markets at Adventurous Journeys (AJ) Capital Partners. Since his early career as an attorney in Greater Louisville two decades ago, he has also served as chief development officer and general counselor for 21c Museum Hotels.

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Hidden Gems Attendees Will Love in Los Angeles

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Venice Beach, in the Venice district of Los Angeles, offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities as well as shopping, dining, and nightlife experiences. (AdobeStock Image). Glitz and glamour — that’s the Los Angeles we know from the big and small screen. But that’s only part of the script. There is so much more the City of Angels has to offer. After sessions, attendees can meet a whole new world of possibilities by exploring the city’s lesser-known entertainment and dining options, as well as d

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World Championship of Magic Conjures Thousands of Attendees

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International Federation of Magic Societies Québec 2022 — World Championship of Magic. Date: July 25-30, 2022. Place: Quebec City, Canada. Average attendees : 2,000-2,500. Website: en.fismquebec2021.com. Though the International Federation of Magic Societies (FISM) deals in the art of illusion, its impact on the magic world — in helping to elevate, promote, and preserve the knowledge of magic and its history — has been very real.