October, 2018

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Philanthropy and CSR: Missing Ingredients to Profound Meetings

Smart Meetings

Providing meetings that change an entire team’s energy and mindset is never easy, but it helps to include discussions about philanthropy and corporate social responsibility (CSR), when appropriate. The recent Smart Meetings webinar, “The Right Way to Give Back While Building Teams,” hosted by Lain Hensley, looked at not only CSR possibilities, but also how to implement them for the best results.

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How To Live Stream Your Event – Whiteboard Wednesday

Endless Events

Welcome to the first Whiteboard Wednesday! In our inaugural episode we are teaching you how to live stream your event! Live streaming events is super popular and for good reason! You can expand your reach and capture new audiences. Almost any event can be live streamed but the quality varies quite a bit depending on the WAY you live stream. In today’s first very first episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays, our very own Will Curran is going to take you through how to live stream your event.

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10 Trends Poised to Disrupt the Meetings Industry

MeetingsNet

The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever?—?shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences. Brought to you by: The role of the corporate event planner today is more important than ever — shifting from a focus on procurement, planning, and logistics to becoming a key orchestrator of unique and memorable experiences.

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Do you decant your wine?

Motivation Excellence

Perhaps you were gifted a hip wine decanter, or even drawn to one at an estate sale, but do you regularly use it? Decanting wine is an age-old ritual that has recently regained popularity. An act no longer reserved just for vintage ports and aged Bordeaux , slowly pouring wine from bottle to decanter exposes it to oxygen, which opens up the aromas and flavors.

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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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Being Present in the Age of the Mind Outside the Brain

Conferences that Work

The other day, Celia and I were walking in Boston’s beautiful Arnold Arboretum when she asked me who’d responded to an email I’d sent. When I pulled out my phone to answer her question, she said she felt she was walking with a third person, a stranger. Read the full article at Conferences That Work Related posts: A birthday present for you on the 21st anniversary of Conferences That Work What a long strange trip it’s been The first Conferences That Work event was held J

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Cvent Acquires Social Tables to Power Tighter Collaboration Between Event Planners and Venues

Social Tables

Acquisition delivers unique diagramming, seating, and venue sales solutions that help event planners and venues create exceptional events. Tysons Corner, VA – October 16, 2018 – Cvent , a market leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology, today announced that it has acquired Social Tables , the leading event diagramming, seating, and collaboration platform.

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Networking Games: 8 Effective—and Fun—Networking Activities for Your Next Event

Endless Events

Events are all about creating connections—connections between attendees, connections between an organization and its members, connections between a brand and its audience. No matter the industry, networking games are one of the best ways to connect a community. But the importance of networking often gets overlooked in the grand scheme of the event planning process.

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Bring More Creativity to Your Event Design

MeetingsNet

An IMEX educational session outlines the steps to leveraging and nurturing all potential sources of good ideas. In an inflatable meeting space on the edge of IMEX America's massive exhibit floor, James Morgan, a senior lecturer at England's University of Westminster, presented recent research that focuses on ways event planners can bring more creativity to sessions with educational objectives, and to those with entertainment objectives.

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Increase Engagement with Aspirational Brands

Motivation Excellence

Can you make your employees feel more valuable with aspirational brands? We think so! Learn how these brands can entice participants to work harder and grow revenue, with our latest article about increasing employee engagement. The post Increase Engagement with Aspirational Brands appeared first on VIKTOR.

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5 Ways to Integrate Corporate Culture Into Your Next Event

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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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Aim to serve rather than please

Conferences that Work

Although I’m simultaneously overwhelmed and underwhelmed by the thousands of books and videos about “leadership” pumped out every year, a recent quote struck a chord: “You’ll do more good if you aim to serve more than you aim to please.” — S. Chris Edmonds For context, watch this two-minute video: While Chris focuses on the context of team leadership, I think that aiming to serve rather than please is also a useful rubric to keep in mind as a consultant.

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Survival Guide for a Productive IMEX Experience

Smart Meetings

For those busy packing their suitcases and schedules for a week in Las Vegas at IMEX America , deciding what to include and what to leave out of both can be a challenge. Smart Meetings turned to the experts to compile a list of smart tips for this action-packed destination. Amy Riley, senior director of business sales for Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority , advised attendees to “Pack your walking shoes!

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The Mega Guide to Live Streaming Events

Endless Events

Live streaming events is a great way to expand your reach and make your content and programming available to a new audience. There’s a lot of benefits to live streaming events, but truly successful live streamed events are more about audience engagement and less about technology. Nearly any event can be live streamed. It’s up to you to determine why you want to live stream and find the best way to make it happen.

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5 Tech Terms Event Planners Should Know

MeetingsNet

A list of tech fundamentals that will help you align event needs and goals. Brought to you by: Being a successful meeting & event planner requires a multifaceted skillset—from people and project management to contract negotiation and technology prowess. Competence with event technologies are crucial—but technologies are constantly changing and it's something many end up having to learn on the fly.

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Mark Bondy makes BizBash’s Top 500 List

Motivation Excellence

VIKTOR is honored to announce that BizBash Magazine has named our own Mark Bondy to its 2018 inaugural list of The Top 500 People in Events —a list “representing the best of the meeting and event industry across North America.” These recognized thought leaders influence the trade and consumer shows, brand campaigns, and large-scale event planning, all while empowering the next generation of practitioners through education.

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How To Manage Your Social Media Postings: A Comparison of 3 Popular Platforms

MeetingPool

Event season is here and we all know how important social media buzz is. Social media management platforms make handling this aspect of marketing a breeze, but there are so many options out there. Who knows where to start? One thing we can all agree on is that these tools are most helpful when they […].

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How Dollywood Drove $90,000 in Ticket Sales with CrowdRiff Galleries

Crowdriff

Dollywood is an attraction that means many different things to many different people. The iconic destination is home to a theme park, waterpark, two dinner theatres, a luxury resort and spa, private cabins, festivals, shows and plenty of entertainment. It’s also popular amongst a wide range of visitors; from the elderly to children, and a wide range of markets; from the cities and towns that surround Pigeon Forge, Tennessee to the furthest reaches of the country and beyond.

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4 Feel-Good Benefits of Outdoor Meetings

Smart Meetings

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. Attendees want access to nature—whether it’s strolling along a park-like setting or spending time by the water. But what is the best way to designing events that make use of the venue’s indoor and outdoor space to enhance, rather than detract from the business goals ? More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. 1.

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Live From IMEX 2018 – #EventIcons Episode 135

Endless Events

In this special episode of #EventIcons, we are coming to you live from IMEX 2018. PACKED with 23 #EventIcons (yes, you read that right 23 industry heavyweights!). If you aren’t familiar with IMEX it is THE place to connect as an event prof. IMEX has 3200 plus destinations, venues and suppliers from 130-plus countries under ONE roof in Las Vegas literally everything you can imagine in one place.

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[Webinar] New Norms: Three Legal Hot Buttons for Meeting Professionals

MeetingsNet

Webinar live date: November 27, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. This program has been submitted to the Events Industry Council for CMP Preferred Provider review. For more info on how to get CE credits, click here ! Webinar live date: November 17, 2018 at 2pm ET / 11am PT. The legal issues for meetings and events evolve along with the world around us. Some of the big issues of 2018—the #metoo movement, terrorism and weather disasters, and new data protection standards—have brought new legal considerati

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A Checklist for Choosing Rewards

Motivation Excellence

There are many things to consider when selecting rewards that will engage your employees. Since a lengthy analysis means time and money, we’ve designed this handy checklist to help you choose the rewards that will truly motivate them to work hard and help your business grow. The post A Checklist for Choosing Rewards appeared first on VIKTOR.

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Simple Expense Reporting with Integrations

MeetingPool

If you’re an events professional, you no doubt have a mountain of receipts and expenses to track. From large expenses like space rental and travel to smaller details like décor and linen, this quickly rises into an overwhelming mountain of numbers. Fortunately, there are several SaaS companies that have recognized the need for tools that […].

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“If you don’t challenge the norm you will get left behind” – Novotel Hua Hin GM

Travel Daily Media

The post “If you don’t challenge the norm you will get left behind” – Novotel Hua Hin GM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Just a few weeks after he took up his first GM position at Novotel Hua Hin, I grabbed some time with the very busy and young hotelier, Bernardo de la Garza, to discuss his plans for the property: TD: What have been your greatest challenges with the new role?

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9 Unique Entertainment Ideas for Your Next Corporate Event

Smart Meetings

From small gatherings to large celebrations, corporate events are the perfect way to show gratitude to your employees. They can be great for team building as well as building morale, and when they’re done right, they can be a great experience for all. But ask employees what they think, and they’ll often tell you that corporate events are boring.

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Everything You Need to Know About Event Furniture – #EventIcons Episode 133

Endless Events

Event furniture design is often an overlooked part of events. Sometimes to cut corners we go with what is cheapest or what’s available at the venue. This is a mistake! Have you ever sat in those locking chairs all day at a convention tightly packed like a sardine? Don’t do this to your guests you can do so much better! With the help of CORT furniture, we are talking all about how furniture and design can really help you achieve your event goals and so much more!

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A DMO’s Guide to Measuring the ROI of Social Media

Crowdriff

It’s one thing to know that social media is important to your organization, but it’s another to be able to explain why. Good social media marketing means getting up close and personal not just with your audience, but also with the metrics that matter to your organization. . Why it’s important to measure social media ROI. You can more accurately: . Demonstrate the value of social media to your organization’s goals and business objectives.

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Sandals Grande St. Lucian // September 2018

Carrousel Travel

Arrived UVF – long lines for customs/immigration – AA and DL planes at the same time – about 40 minutes to process. Quick walk to Sandals Lounge – quite nice with refreshments, snacks and bathrooms. We were put on the shuttle about 15 minutes later – van service for 6 to Halcyon and Grande – a good 1 ½ hours to get to Grande. Road is windy and hilly, but some nice views of the ocean, mountains and Lucian life, and I’m ok with that.

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Creating the Best Presentation for Your Business

MeetingPool

In today’s fast-paced, ever-changing world we are overwhelmed with options on how to create and execute a presentation. If you’re in business, you need to know how to create captivating presentations. Without the proper guidance, figuring out which presentation tool best suits your specific needs can be exhausting. Here are a few helpful tips and tools […].

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From City of Vice to City of MICE: MGM raises its events game

Travel Daily Media

The post From City of Vice to City of MICE: MGM raises its events game appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Depending on the prism from which you view life, Las Vegas is either the most glamorous city in the world, where the planet’s greatest performers gather to entertain tourists, from across the globe. Lured by the city’s grand opulence and the chance to experience the life of a high roller, it makes for an exciting weekend.

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8 New Year’s Eve Drinks to Replace Champagne

Smart Meetings

Champagne has been the drink of royalty going back to the 1800s. In fact, Winston Churchill once said of World War II, “Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne.”. It is the go-to beverage for toasting the new year. But what about people who don’t like champagne or just want to try something different this year? As New Year’s Eve plans already start to fall into place, here are some of the best alternatives to spice up any gathering.

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A Complete Guide for Planning a Nonprofit Event- #EventIcons Episode 136

Endless Events

Planning a nonprofit event is no easy feat, it takes a great strategy and above all a big heart. These events require a commitment to the cause, an understanding of how to leverage the power of events to share a message and raise funds. Of course, on top of all that you still need to be a master of the event planning skills all planners need! Today we are so excited to have two very strong leaders joining us from this space.

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Unconventional Ways Museums Can Use UGC to Promote their Exhibits

Crowdriff

A museum posts a photo of something from their collection. It’s a striking painting, and its vibrant colors jump off against the white walls. . But what makes it particularly interesting is the young woman in front of it. She’s swayed to the side, inspecting, admiring. Her presence in this photo is compelling. You might wonder: “What does she see, and what is she thinking?

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A Blueprint for Handling Uncomfortable Situations

MeetingsNet

An overflowing educational session at this week's IMEX America event offered lessons to planners on conflict management, accountability, and leadership. The first morning of the IMEX America show in Las Vegas got right into some of the more difficult issues that meeting and event planners deal with in their jobs. For instance, Michelle Johnson, president of event-planning firm The Events Group and a former human resources executive, led a one-hour session attended by 125 people that focused on h

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Why the Four Seasons Launched an Event Series Outside its Hotels

BizBash

Canadians don’t “pop over,” they “pop down.” That local idiom helped inspire Toronto-based Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts’ latest event.

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Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific: Triptease selects architectural icon as event hosts

Travel Daily Media

The post Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific: Triptease selects architectural icon as event hosts appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Fullerton Hotel Singapore has been unveiled as the host location of the inaugural Direct Booking Summit: Asia-Pacific, by event organisers Triptease, this week. Taking up residence in the hotel over 27-28 February, the thrust of the Asia summit will be to specifically address regional challenges such as “rogue wholesale rates”, the challeng

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