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ASAE-DI Partnership to Focus on Security and Diversity

Smart Meetings

A partnership born out of a long-term friendship is how ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason described the agreement to work together with the association for destinations announced at Destinations International’s Sales and Services Summit in Washington, D.C., during Business Events Industry Week. The plan was to leverage the strengths of two industry associations in the areas of security, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

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When to Embrace Change—and When to Hold Your Ground

MeetingsNet

A veteran planner explains how to push back tactfully but effectively when a proposed change isn’t for the better. During the 12-hour educational marathon hosted by Meeting Professionals International on April 11—Global Meetings Industry Day—one session presenter touched on a delicate issue that surely had all the business-event planners in attendance nodding along: Yes, change is essential and inevitable.

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Czechia  to offer bespoke MICE venues and inspirational Co-Working Spaces

Travel Daily Media

The post Czechia to offer bespoke MICE venues and inspirational Co-Working Spaces appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. HK Technology Centre, one of the Inspirational co-working space in Hradec Králové Region In a pioneering initiative to foster creativity and collaboration, the Czech Convention Bureau announces the launch of Inspirational Co-Working Spaces.

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Survey Explores Speaker and Planner Dynamics

Convene by PCMA

Event organizers are worrying about increasing costs and attendance numbers at their events this year, according to responses to a recent survey conducted by AAE Speakers, a speakers bureau and talent agency. While this will come as a surprise to no one, the “2024 Speaking Industry Benchmark Report” — which includes the responses of 340 organizers planning corporate, nonprofit, academic, and other kinds of events, and 378 experienced speakers — yields valuable clues about the role organizers see

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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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Designing Events for Greater Connections

MeetingsNet

For real and lasting impact, design event content so that concepts build, allowing attendees to connect the dots themselves and create their own "aha" moments. Here are three design strategies to help you to deliver moments of insight. As we rapidly accelerate into an era where tech infiltrates all aspects of our lives, events are one place where we can pause to be human, synthesize our thoughts in conversations, and create space to remember what is important.

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A Meeting Planner’s Guide to Using Drone Photography

Gavel International

Reading Time: 5 minutes Chances are, you have seen drone photography used in aerial footage of sporting events, concerts, festivals, or other events. But did you know it is a great tool for taking footage of outdoor meetings, as well? WHY PEOPLE ARE USING DRONES NOW A drone – which is formally called an unmanned aerial vehicle (often referred to by its acronym, UAV) – is a small aircraft that is operated remotely from outside of the aircraft instead of by a pilot on board.

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State of the Industry: The Rise of Big Data

Special Events

Part 8 in our annual State of the Industry (SOI) report

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Why organizations fear connecting

Conferences that Work

Seth Godin points out that many organizations fear connecting because their leadership fears losing control. Even though the control they think they have is a myth. “Organizations are afraid of connecting. They are afraid of losing control, of handing over power, of walking into a territory where they don’t always get to decide what’s going to happen next.

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How To Enhance the Attendee Experience with Seamless Hotel Booking for Events

Bizzaboo

Event planning is no small feat, and we know just how much is on your plate. That’s where all-in-one event planning solutions come in, offering a lifeline that simplifies the whole shebang — from the first brainstorm to the “thanks for attending” email. But what about the elephant in the room? We’re looking at you, hotel bookings for events. It’s the part of event planning that often feels like herding cats.

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