Smart Meetings
JANUARY 10, 2024
Storms have been hitting the Northeast and East Coast, causing carnage to residents, homes and those who were planning to fly into or out of the area. According to authorities, at least five people have been killed in Wisconsin, Georgia and North Carolina as a result. Nearly 89,000 New Yorkers lost power before 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to poweroutage.us.
Bizzaboo
JANUARY 8, 2024
Event branding is crucial in creating a distinctive and impactful identity for conferences and corporate events, including creating a theme or idea that matches the event’s goal, principles, and target audience. By incorporating elements such as the event name, logo, color palette, typography, visual design, and overall aesthetics, event branding aims to deliver a cohesive and consistent experience for attendees, sponsors, and stakeholders.
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Conferences that Work
JANUARY 15, 2024
Should the event industry embrace facial analysis — a technology that promises to offer new analytic data to event stakeholders? In this post, I’ll explain why I’m concerned. I’ve included: An introduction to facial recognition and facial analysis; A timeline of recent public experiences and responses to the use of facial analysis at events; Why I think the use of this technology is misguided, ethically and legally dubious; and My conclusions.
The MICE Blog
JANUARY 15, 2024
START Summit offers an innovative take on entrepreneurship conferences – entirely student-run it gives a fresh perspective on Europe’s startup landscape. It’s scheduled for March 21-22, 2024, in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The history of START Summit dates back to 1997 when it was established as START Global by students from the University of St.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 16, 2024
There’s encouraging news in the Freeman Trends Report: 2024 Attendee Intent and Behavior , released Tuesday, Jan. 16, by the global events company: Attendance at in-person events, which has risen as the worst of the pandemic has receded, is expected to hold steady over the next 12 months. But comparisons with the past aren’t the point, said Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president, strategy and research.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 1, 2024
The post 31st Travel Tour Expo set Feb 2 – 4 at SMX appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Get your travel mode on as the 31st Travel Tour Expo (TTE) 2024 and the ninth International Travel Trade Expo 2024 will once again wow the crowd with unprecedented travel packages, on Feb. 2 to 4, at the SMX Convention Center Manila, Pasay City.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Bizzaboo
JANUARY 3, 2024
We know how hard it can be to find great events to attend, so we’ve made it easier for you. In this post, you’ll find a comprehensive list of the most important event industry conferences that every event professional should attend this year. Attending these conferences will allow you to learn more about the events industry and meet other event professionals.
Conferences that Work
JANUARY 22, 2024
My January 15, 2024 article “ Concerns about using facial analysis at events ” generated much discussion. (See, e.g., this thread on LinkedIn which has, at the time of writing, four thousand impressions.) Five days later, Panos Moutafis , co-founder & CEO of Zenus , the “ethical facial analysis” company, responded. I find his response inadequate, and this post explains why.
Skift Meetings
JANUARY 31, 2024
Skift Take: The CEO of the software company Vistex died after falling 20 feet to the stage with approximately 700 members of his team watching. Accidents happen. Do you have contingency plans in place?
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 22, 2024
Organizations have been shifting away from boycotting, banning, or canceling their events in controversial destinations, and shining a spotlight on the issues. In 2023, proposed and enacted laws targeting the rights of minority populations swept the U.S. in record-breaking numbers. According to the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) civil rights organization, more anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in state houses last year than in
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 28, 2024
The post Dhai Dubai: Stunning new light art festival featuring world-class lineup launches at Expo City Dubai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Dhai Dubai – Festival of Lights Opening day at Al Wasl Plaza., Suneesh Sudhakaran, Expo City Dubai. Dhai Dubai, the first-ever Emirati-led light art festival, has launched its illuminating 10-day programme at Expo City Dubai.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 3, 2024
Smart Meetings is looking for extraordinary women to honor in the ninth annual Smart Women in Meetings Awards. As the industry’s first program to recognize and uplift female leaders, our special March issue of Smart Meetings magazine highlights incredible women in meetings and events, followed by our annual Smart Women in Meetings Awards Gala to honor the exclusive group of Smart Women in Meetings.
EHL Insights
JANUARY 12, 2024
As a testament to its resilience, agility and innovative spirit, this article reflects today’s increasingly dynamic hospitality industry in terms of its long, medium and short-term evolution. Best-selling author, Will Guidara , claims “We are entering into a hospitality economy” – suggesting that what underpins the essence of hospitality, (service excellence, human interaction, personalization and the co-creation of memorable experiences), is actually what many sectors of industry are desperatel
Bizzaboo
JANUARY 29, 2024
San Francisco — with its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, historic cable cars, and vibrant cultural tapestry — offers a unique and dynamic backdrop for events of any scale. If you’re looking for a San Francisco event space, you can’t go wrong with the city’s eclectic neighborhoods, world-class cuisine, and scenic beauty. Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, private celebration, or large-scale convention, San Francisco’s diverse array of event venues , from elegant historic buildings t
InEvent
JANUARY 11, 2024
Introduction Welcome to the ultimate guide to MLK Day 2024 service projects and events in your local area. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, observed on the third Monday of January each year, is not only a federal holiday but also a day of service. It’s a day when communities come together to honor the legacy … Post Making MLK Day 2024 Count: Get Involved in Local Service Projects and Events. showed as first in InEvent Blog.
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 9, 2024
“I don’t know if I’d be the CEO of Visit Indy and would have enjoyed the kind of work life that I’ve led for 12 years if not for PCMA,” said Leonard Hoops, incoming chair of PCMA’s 2024 Board of Directors and Trustees. Leonard Hoops has been involved with PCMA in one way or another for a significant portion of his career. He’s been an active member in both PCMA’s Northern California and Greater Midwest chapters when he lived and worked in each of those regions.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 14, 2024
The post MHESI organizes “Future Thailand” event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Supamas Isarabhakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (HESI) of Thailand, has stated the outcome, results, and achievements of the first 3-month in office, as well as giving policy outlines of the Thai science, technology, and innovation (STI) system in strengthening Thailand’s future development in the event “Future Thailand”, together
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 19, 2024
If you’re pursuing your CMP, you may be all too familiar with imposter syndrome; Alexandra Carvalho, CMP, says that when she was working towards the esteemed designation, she certainly was. “But,” she says, “the biggest thing is to have confidence that you can do it. In reality, the fears that come with imposter syndrome could not be farther from the truth.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 22, 2024
Freeman’s annual gauge of event participants reveals a few differences between attendees of different generations—but many important similarities too. Released in early January, the 2024 Trends Report: Attendee Intent and Behavior from trade-show, exhibit, and event-production agency Freeman addresses the key factors that influence people’s decisions to attend in-person events and their satisfaction with those events.
EHL Insights
JANUARY 17, 2024
Are you contemplating a career change? It's a journey many embark upon, and it's never too late to start. Whether you're in your 30s, 40s, or 50s, changing careers is a significant step that requires thought, passion, and strategy. This article explores the signs that you're ready for a career change and how to navigate this transition at any stage in your life.
Bizzaboo
JANUARY 10, 2024
Looking for an event or experiential marketing agency in 2024? Check out this comprehensive list of the best event agencies in the United States and Canada. According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4% of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% of organizers believe in-person conferences will become increasingly critical to their organization’s success in the coming years!
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 29, 2024
Employee conflict resolution will be a must-have skill for managers in 2024, research from Gartner shows. If you think we’ve all settled down around the issue of RTO, remote, and hybrid work, and we can look forward to fewer disruptions to the workplace in 2024, think again. Gartner research has identified nine trends we can expect to shape our work experience this year, shared in Harvard Business Review ’s “ 9 Trends That Will Shape Work in 2024.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 12, 2024
The post The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund successfully conclude Climate Conference 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. India’s leading climate-tech venture capital fund, Avaana Climate and Sustainability Fund, partnered with The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to organize The Climate Conference 2024 in Mumbai.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 5, 2024
“When I was little, I had this wild dream of becoming a truck driver,” says Teri Jakob, CMP. “Picture a tiny me with big aspirations of cruising cross-country, soaking in the sights, and never settling down in one place for too long. “Fast forward to today, I may not be behind the wheel of a big rig, but boy, do I still love to drive! Life took a delightful turn, and instead of trucking, I found myself globe-trotting.
MeetingsNet
JANUARY 11, 2024
At the recent PCMA Convening Leaders conference, the former U.S. Secretary of State recalled a critical moment in her career that defined her approach to staying open-minded, objective, and energized when leading teams through tough tasks. As a professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, Hillary Clinton says this to her students on a regular basis: To make the best decisions, you must be able to hold multiple thoughts in your head at the same time—and often, th
EHL Insights
JANUARY 5, 2024
In the wide-ranging Food and Beverage industry, global trends are increasingly important. As cultures intertwine and borders blur, the industry must cater to a palate that is constantly evolving and universally connected. Here, we delve deep into the international choreography that makes F&B a globally harmonized experience.
MPI
JANUARY 29, 2024
Through the power of music, Felipe Gomez, keynote speaker for MPI’s WEC 2024, leads audiences through a journey of the body, mind and soul of leadership.
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 12, 2024
“There are a lot of useful places to give advice, but just not as often or as early as you think,” said Michael Bungay Stanier, who will give the opening keynote at Convening EMEA 2024. Michael Bungay Stanier, author of The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever, is one of the world’s top experts on coaching. Founder of the Toronto-based learning and development company, Box of Crayons, in December, Stanier received the 2023 Coaching and Mentoring Award from Thi
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 8, 2024
The post Umm Al Emarat Park to host Abu Dhabi’s first community Special Olympics event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Umm Al Emarat Park, Abu Dhabi’s favorite green destination, is hosting the city’s very first Community Athletics Festival for People of Determination in collaboration with Special Olympics UAE and Abu Dhabi Athletics Club.
Smart Meetings
JANUARY 4, 2024
Events, meetings and conferences today are supported by digital event platforms that make it possible for companies to seamlessly connect with people across the globe and deliver more engaging and immersive experiences than ever before. No matter the format—virtual, in-office or on-site—digital is a standard part of all types of meetings and events from shareholder meetings to user conferences to product introductions and more.
Skift Meetings
JANUARY 12, 2024
Skift Take: Outdoor activities and events are more popular than ever, but this means more pressure to avoid the pitfalls that can come with large crowds. Safety and sustainability are paramount. Here are three best practices to ensure a foolproof checklist for outdoor activities.
Tourism Tiger
JANUARY 30, 2024
Website updates are always useful to your business. DIY tasks you can work on from the comfort of your home to make your website beautiful.
Special Events
JANUARY 31, 2024
Special Events talks with entertainment services company Production Resource Group (PRG)
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 8, 2024
AI authority Nina Schick said AI creations can now pass the Turing test, convincingly imitating human behavior and demonstrating advanced cognition. (Whatever Media Group) People shouldn’t worry about artificial intelligence replacing them in their jobs, agreed presenters Nina Schick and Mo Gawdat in their Monday Main Stage session, “The Future of Generative AI: Exploring the Benefits, Risks & How It Will Change the Human Experience.
Travel Daily Media
JANUARY 16, 2024
The post AI set to drive Thailand’s leadership as the world’s premier “Lifestyle” Travel Destination: TTF 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. From left: Bill Barnett, Managing Director, C9 Hotelworks and TTF Founder; Mark Weingard, Founder, Iniala Group; Patrick Both, Regional General Manager – Luxury and Lifestyle Thailand, IHG Hotels & Resorts; and Jesper Palmqvist, Senior Director Asia Pacific – STR, a CoStar Group company.
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