Endless Events
DECEMBER 4, 2018
The year 2019 is almost upon us. How will the events industry fare this year, and what trends will rule the roost when it comes to event planners’ priorities? Let’s take a look at these trends and how you can ride their waves successfully. 2019 Event Trends: Your Audience Craves Authenticity. Infusing Events With Hands-On Experiences. Brain Dates: Networking 2.0.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 21, 2018
In the coming year, you’ll be working even harder to make everyone feel welcome. And that’s a good thing: Studies have repeatedly shown that more voices in the conversation make for more profitable companies. But how, exactly, to accommodate all points of view can feel more like an art than a science. Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent.
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Motivation Excellence
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Gaining budget approval for your incentive program can be a challenge. In our latest article , we detail the steps to take to achieve upper management buy-in. The post Incentive Budget Design appeared first on VIKTOR.
Social Tables
DECEMBER 5, 2018
In this guest post, Bonfire CMO Kevin Penney draws on his experience in the world of custom apparel to lay out proven strategies for effective event merchandising. Whatever sort of events you host, maximizing revenue is likely one of your biggest objectives. Annual B2B events, B2C events, nonprofit fundraisers, and community-organized events must strike the perfect balance of increasing engagement while staying on budget.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 10, 2018
We are biased against creativity. Though most people say they admire creativity, research indicates we actually prefer inside -the-box thinking. “In an article for Slate, Jessica Olien debunks the myth that originality and inventiveness are valued in US society: “This is the thing about creativity that is rarely acknowledged: Most people don’t actually like it.” She cites academic studies indicating that people are biased against creative minds.
Bizzaboo
DECEMBER 27, 2018
Looking to spice up your internal company meetings? See how companies are using charities, push-ups, basketball, fines and awards to make their meetings more fun and productive. Creative staff meetings can make all the difference for leaders and attendees alike. This type of meeting might happen on a regular or as-need basis. They exclusively serve as a time for company staff to get together and pitch, brainstorm, or check in on certain pertinent developments within the organization.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 28, 2018
The personal touch attendees expect from meetings is now largely being delivered with the help of machines. Yes, the event business has officially entered the realm of high-tech. From smart apps to the Internet of Things (IoT), event professionals must either master programming along with spreadsheets and CRM database building—or hire someone who does.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 6, 2018
A recent survey at IBTM World finds planners expecting wider adoption in 2019, while a facial-recognition product won the show's emerging-technology award. If you were wondering which technology is most likely to be a game-changer for meetings and events in 2019, the happenings at the IBTM World Show in Barcelona, Spain, in late November provided some strong hints.
Social Tables
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Marketers and event planners are aware and know too well how stressful their life can be. Planning a conference, planning an event for a huge crowd, an event where you are supposed to present your company, products, services, etc. That isn’t easy. Even the most seasoned event planners sometimes have to take a breather and step down. In order to reduce the chances of that happening to you, take a look at some tips and tricks that will help you deal with stress better and boost your productivity.
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 17, 2018
Beware of “experiential” events that are just razzle-dazzle. “Experiential” has become a buzzword to use to describe hip events. Instead of listening to speakers, you’re going to have — wait for it — experiences ! Sounds so much better, doesn’t it? The problem is that most events touted as experiential simply add irrelevant novelty to a familiar event process.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
MeetingPool
DECEMBER 6, 2018
As human beings, we’ve continued to learn how to properly divide tasks into more manageable bits and pieces and have learned to identify who to delegate these tasks to to bring out the best possible outcome.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 4, 2018
A great event is very similar to a great theatrical production. There is the grand entrance , the setting, a narrative, building the story, emotions, and an ending that makes us think. On top of a storyline, there is the technical side with set changes, technology to enhance the experience and a cast that brings it all to life. It makes sense to make your events more theatrical to enhance the attendee experience.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 20, 2018
The Lakehouse at W Bellevue. In 2018, hotel bar patrons swallowed everything from cocktails infused with veggie juices (or breakfast cereals ) to ferments of every stripe (think shrubs to kimchee) and honey from rooftop hives. And, of course, we Instagrammed them all. What can groups expect from F&B in the new year? We’ve culled the prognostications, and here are the top picks.
Meeting Tomorrow
DECEMBER 12, 2018
In just a few short months, Meeting Tomorrow will move into our new home, located directly on the Chicago River at 2901 West Lawrence Avenue. This new home is the only commercial property in Chicago with exclusive access to the Chicago River. For the last year, our team has been working tirelessly with architects and designers to ensure that our new home reflects the people, values, and culture that Meeting Tomorrow embodies.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 7, 2018
While event planners may bask in attendee compliments of an enjoyable time, if that doesn’t translate to revenue and ROI, a client may not be satisfied. Brought to you by: Most event planners understand they’re only as good as their most recent event. But what they often struggle with is that their definition of a great event may vary vastly from that of the client or business behind it.
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 24, 2018
Here’s my article “ Five Reasons to Change Conferences “ , published in the December 2018, NSA Speaker magazine. OUTSIDE IN Five Reasons to Change Conferences Peer sessions provide greater connection around content The most important reason people go to conferences is to usefully connect with others around relevant content. But our conference programs still focus on lectures, where a few experts broadcast their knowledge to passive listeners.
BizBash
DECEMBER 19, 2018
Each year, the event industry sees a number of prominent practices that serve to elevate events—and an equal amount of.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 16, 2018
Today’s episodes is one of our favorites of the year. We are bringing together arguably the best minds in the #eventtech and social spaces to talk all about the top event tech trends in 2019. They will talk about what they have seen, where our industry is heading with tech and how we can continue to integrate more deeply and create better planner and participant experiences.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Marriott International is expanding experiential options for groups in 2020 with the launch of The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection , a fleet of three floating hotels custom-built for cruising. When the keel-laying ceremony is held Jan. 11 in Vigo, Spain, to mark start of construction, the hospitality company’s position as a leader in the luxury meetings market will expand to include the seven seas.
Maritz Global Events
DECEMBER 20, 2018
As 2018 ends and 2019 begins, we thought it might be fun to share thoughts from the Experient team – as they look back at favorite event moments in 2018 and look ahead at predictions for 2019. Favorite Moment from 2018? The MGM 2018 event was amazing – the level of consideration, thoughtfulness and overall fun the planning team put into that event is something I’ll remember.
MeetingPool
DECEMBER 18, 2018
With the recent popularity of shows like Serial and Invisibilia, Podcasts are quickly becoming one of the leading ways that people are hearing stories, learning new information and to keeping up with trends and changes in just about any given field or industry. So it should come as no surprise that podcasting is rising in popularity amongst […].
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 3, 2018
Legendary Apple designer Jony Ive explains how learning in community helped Apple make the iPhone: “When we genuinely look at a problem it’s an opportunity to learn together, and we discover something together. We know that learning in community is powerful. It feeds and supports momentum which in turn encourages a familiarity and an acceptance of challenges associated with doing difficult things.
BizBash
DECEMBER 19, 2018
According to industry experts and pros, the new year will see a continuation of current trends like sustainability and special.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Three years ago Will Curran wanted to find a way to stand out in a crowded space, doing what he loves best – talking to people. Just as important to Will was thinking about how to develop and deliver meaningful content for event professionals, by event professionals in an engaging format. While EventIcons has been through iterations of delivery, the premise, the core that we can and should learn from each other has remained!
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 28, 2018
Social Darwinism argues that progress is a result of conflicts in which the fittest or best-adapted individuals or societies prevail. The event industry is in the midst of such a conflict and you need to decide which path you want to take; do the work to adapt and evolve or do nothing and at best languish; at worst, get left behind or replaced. Despite the armies of talented event professionals who buoy our industry, meeting planning is still viewed as a profession that requires little to no for
Travel Daily Media
DECEMBER 26, 2018
The post Why the Phuket MICE market is about to boom appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Phuket’s increasingly prolific MICE market nearly doubled in year-on-year growth in 2017. As revenue for the segment skyrocketed from THB5.9 billion to a record-high THB 10.9 billion (USD 335 million), the key metric that reflects the economic impact is the average spend of THB13,000 per person.
Crowdriff
DECEMBER 22, 2018
Social media is the perfect spot to showcase visual UGC ( user-generated content ) , but it’s not your only option! Sure, visual UGC works amazingly well on Instagram and your website, but there are tons of other creative places DMOs can feature social photos and videos – including some you probably haven’t considered before. Think about it: almost anywhere you normally use professional photos, you can use user-generated visuals to inspire travelers to come and visit with an authentic lens, as l
PXCom Media
DECEMBER 19, 2018
: 3 minutes The CES is the biggest fair dedicated to tech and innovation. It is also the time when big groups and many startups from all around the world come together and reunite in innovation. For its 2019 edition, the fair will take place from Jan 8 th to Jan 11 th at the Las Vegas Convention and World Trade Center (LVCC). Every year, the fair is becoming more and more important, and more and more companies are a part of the show.
BizBash
DECEMBER 20, 2018
Chefs and caterers continued to push the boundaries at events this year, creating interactive (and, of course, Instagram-friendly) cocktails, entrees.
One10 Marketing
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Article originally appeared in the December issue of Corporate & Incentive Travel. . The Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) developed the Certified Incentive Travel Professional (CITP) designation earlier this year to standardize and verify the skills of incentive travel professionals while promoting overall expertise across the industry and bringing validity to the profession.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 11, 2018
If companies seem a little less jolly this holiday season, it may not be your imagination. Only 65 percent of companies plan to host a party this year, according to the 2018 Holiday Party Survey Report released by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. This is the lowest number since 2009. Last year, almost 73 percent of companies held holiday parties. It may not be because your boss is a Scrooge.
Travel Daily Media
DECEMBER 26, 2018
The post ‘It’s like a pigsty in here’: Luxury events venue to open in rural UK appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Businesses can now book their next event in a former pigsty, as building work progresses apace at Crumplebury , a luxury, corporate events venue in bucolic Herefordshire. The GBP 2.5 million project, developed by the husband and wife team behind the Green Cow Kitchens restaurant, is set to be complete by October 2019 and will provide the perfe
Crowdriff
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Meet Natalie! Natalie has been working at CrowdRiff for just over a year as a Tourism Partnerships Manager. When she’s not at CrowdRiff, Natalie loves music, going to live shows and salsa dancing! Fun fact, Natalie also speaks five languages! Get to know Natalie more (and her advice on excelling in sales!) in our latest episode of 10(ish) Questions with a CrowdRiffer.
Memory Makers
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Star Barn, located in downtown Star, Idaho, has been a popular and affordable location for weddings, receptions, church and community events. The barn has closed and will be for the foreseeable future while the owners make needed repairs to bring the barn up to code. If you have an event scheduled at the barn in 2019 or 2020, and you have not been contacted by the owners, you will need to contact them as soon as possible.
PXCom Media
DECEMBER 5, 2018
: 2 minutes Today, 93% of the hotel customers use the Internet to compare the prices and book. These platforms are not always honest, according to a record from the General Directorate for Fair Trading, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control , warning the consumers. For the hoteliers, these platforms have become unmissable to reach customers, but the price remains high — some of these debit to 30% of commissions in the touristic zones, according the Fairbooking association.
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