Endless Events

MAY 18, 2021

Hybrid events are the perfect synergy between virtual and in-person events, but it can be quite challenging for event planners to put them together. That’s why in this week’s episode of #EventIcons, Sarah welcomes Kelly Knowlen to talk about the most important hybrid event tips and tricks. Kelly Knowlen is the executive director of sales engagement and special events at Hilton where she started building her career 28 years ago.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2021

Event management businesses — or even event management roles within a wider organization — are often subject to a lot of turnover. This can be due to: High-stress working environments. Unsociable working hours. Part-time, seasonal or entry-level staff. Difficulties coordinating with other staff or teams. So, how can you reduce these difficulties and improve employee retention in your event management business?

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

MAY 18, 2021

Tourism can have a huge economic impact on any given community. Whether tourists come to town for live music, a sporting event or local attractions, it’s important to have “sub attractions” that appeal to tourists during their down time. Retail stores are often good avenues to build upon a tourist’s visit and could possibly even extend their stay.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 18, 2021

Kimpton Alton, San Francisco. The newest Kimpton property just opened in the brand’s hometown. The waterfront hotel brings 248 guest rooms to the iconic Fisherman’s Wharf. A rock-and-roll aesthetic pays homage to the original 1970s building, shown off in the lobby with blond wood, vintage rugs and earthy colors. Music is a focal point, with each guest room housing a classic Victrola record player while a curated vinyl soundtrack infuses common spaces with an eclectic mix of modern sounds.

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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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ITA Group

MAY 18, 2021

6 Ways to Change Your Work Culture. For organizations seeking to become more agile and innovative, culture change is often a must. But creating and sustaining the long-term adjustments that come with change is often the most challenging part of the transformation. Innovation and agility demand new behaviors from team members that can initially feel at odds with established corporate culture norms—especially if your company historically focused on operational predictability and efficiency.

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Stova

MAY 18, 2021

Editor's Note: This is a guest post contribution from Jeff Starr, a Senior Producer at TRADEMARK. Author bylines and information are found at the end of the post. When we last posted about virtual event planning timelines , we were at the 16-20 week milestone. By that time, you should have completed: Choosing MeetingPlay as your platform and best partner to support your vision.

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