Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

Paid influencer marketing is spreading to the event industry, and I doubt that it’s an ethical practice. Last week I received the following voice mail (identifying details have been bleeped; transcript below.). [link]. “ Hi Adrian, my name is __, I work for an influence marketing agency __, and I’m reaching out to you this afternoon about an opportunity with __, who is one of our clients, and I know you are an influencer in the meeting/event/conference planning sphere which is the fo

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Mona is a project management professional with a load of love for event planning. She is contributing a column for us, sharing tips and tricks she has amassed during her years of planning business events in Europe and the US. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for us! Mona is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), holds a masters degree in Communications from the University of Vienna, and earned a certificate in project management from Georgetown University.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

The #IMEXPitch competition is an annual opportunity for event technology startups to showcase their products to an audience of event planners and a panel of knowledgable, expert judges. with Last year Loopd, the two way beacon device for networking at events, was the big winner selected from a pool of promising startups. This year’s group […].

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

By Liz Burton, High Speed Training. Are you optimizing the technologies that can help make your events more appealing, engaging, and educational? read more.

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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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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016

What happens when your favourite visual marketing platform (that’s us!) joins forces with your go-to social media automation tool? Sharing beautiful user-generated photos becomes as easy as a click of a button. Today, we’re excited to introduce CrowdRiff’s new integration with Buffer ! Sharing UGC photos has never been easier. You can now send photos you find with CrowdRiff directly into Buffer.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 29, 2016

The post UAE World tourism Day conference staged in RAK appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has hosted the annual UAE World Tourism Day conference for the second year in a row, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

When it comes Fashion Event Design creativity is everything. Want the proof? Just look at New York Fashion Week (#NYFW) which just wrapped up their fall shows this week. We wanted to dive into this gargantuan fashion event from an event planner’s perspective. Watch the video below to see what we learned from this year’s city-wide fashion takeover, and keep reading for more ideas and event design inspiration. . . . .

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

As technology becomes more integrated into business, it has also become an expectation at event venues. Whether you are hosting a corporate retreat, coordinating a product launch event, or are gathering together the best in the industry for a large-scale trade show, it is critical the venue have the connectivity you need to create an event […].

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Check out these meals served by 15 global airlines on their 2016 flights. Best bet: The dessert from Qantas! read more.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

Erin Scott is the Social Media & Digital Content Specialist at Visit Albuquerque. With homegrown pride for her destination, her job is made easier because the Balloon Fiesta held in ABQ is the most photographed festival in the world. Talk about visual influence! In this interview she shares her love for travel, her challenges and other DMOs that inspire her. .

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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

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The post Sarovar opens MICE hotel in Bengaluru appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The new RBD Sarovar Portico has 86 rooms. India’s Sarovar Hotels is targeting the large corporate and MICE sectors in Bengaluru – India’s Silicon Valley – with the opening on a new hotel. The RBD Sarovar Portico is a new upscale property located close to the city’s main IT hub.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

I’ve been promoting the Conferences That Work meeting format for so long, that some people assume I think it’s the right choice for every meeting. Well, it’s not. Here are (drum roll!) two meeting types and three situations when you should NOT use a Conferences That Work design: — Most corporate events. Many corporate events have a tight focus.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Mona is a project management professional with a load of love for event planning. She is contributing a column for us, sharing tips and tricks she has amassed during her years of planning business events in Europe and the US. We can’t wait to see what she has in store for us! Mona is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), holds a masters degree in Communications from the University of Vienna, and earned a certificate in project management from Georgetown University.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Editorial Note: This post was written by Meeting Pool contributor, Corey Napolitano. Corey is a is a recent graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN who enjoys all things relating to social media. What do you get when you combine augmented reality (AR), with one of the bestselling video games of all time? Add in the memories […].

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Take this survey to help the CIC’s new APEX cybersecurity task force develop ways to help combat this growing threat to the events industry. read more.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Colorado is a destination that’s bursting with pure and natural beauty. If you’ve ever been to Colorado, you’ve seen for yourself. And if you haven’t, well, their locals and tourists can’t help snapping up picture after picture and posting online. Instagram is your magic portal. Individually, these ten Colorado Instagrammers are doing an amazing job at showcasing beautiful visual stories through their photos.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

The post BLTM garners strong support from the industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Business and Luxury Travel Mart (BLTM) will take place from 24-25 October. The Business and Luxury Travel Mart (BLTM), which takes place in India next month, is receiving strong support from a wide variety of trade bodies. Held at the Hyatt Regency Gurgaon from 24-25 October, BLTM will feature sellers from global business, MICE and luxury travel suppliers, who will interact with hun

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

This 3-minute video explains why registering for one of my upcoming participation techniques workshops could be the best career decision you’ll make this year. You’ll save $100 when you sign up for my Chicago workshop by September 9th , earn 16.00 CE hours, and — most important — learn how to significantly increase attendee satisfaction at your events.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Elias Events. This event planning firm prides itself in “eclectic creativity” and creates stunning events with an emphasis on design. It has been listed as a Top Ten Independent Planner by the Houston Business Journal since 2007. Soiréebliss! Events. An award winning boutique event planning firm that provides a modern, creative approach to event production.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Technology is advancing at a never-before-seen rate, so it can be difficult to know the emerging trends of the future. Take the latest event planning tool, the drone, which is proving to be one of the most versatile technological achievements. Originally, drones were created as a tool for our military to go and look around […].

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

Instead of asking speakers to discount their fee or work “for exposure,” partner with them to find ways to maximize their value while minimizing costs. read more.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Maybe you watched the Da Vinci Code the other day, and suddenly have this huge impulse to travel to Paris. Or watched Lord of the Rings and have this insatiable desire to see New Zealand. Sound familiar? Visuals have the power to instantly capture attention and hold on to it. Savvy marketers like you and I know the value of having an excellent visual strategy.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 22, 2016

The post Japan eyes sustainable MICE and sports tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Japan is gearing up to hosts the 2020 Olympics. Japan will focus on its MICE and sports tourism industries in an effort to reach its ambitious goal of welcoming 40 million international visitors per year. In the opening comments of the Asian Tourism Leaders’ Forum in Tokyo today, Hisayuki Fujii, Japan’s Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport & Tourism spoke of

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

A lost tourist asks a native New Yorker “How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” to which the local replies “Practice, practice, practice!”. Good advice. But if we want to get better at doing something, what should we practice? The obvious answer is that we should practice improving what we are doing well, so we get even better at it. My mentor Jerry Weinberg has a different suggestion. “What are the basic skills required to be a good programmer?

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

My recent post on Events vs. Meetings got some good feedback but also opened the door to some other clarifying questions. One commenter asked to explain the difference between trade shows, conferences and conventions. I combined some of my favorite definitions and examples and here’s what I got for you. Trade Show – An exhibition for companies in a specific industry to showcase and demonstrate their latest offerings.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 23, 2016

Whether you’re in the northern hemisphere and enjoying the declining temperatures as we move into Fall or you’re south and celebrating the reemergence of spring – we can all agree that it’s a fantastic time for change. Today we’re taking a look at some of the big changes that Google has been making as well […].

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Here’s my prescription for attention addiction, the latest epidemic plaguing today’s selfie-centered world. read more.

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Crowdriff

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

Here at CrowdRiff, we’re all about visual influence. And for good reason — visual content captures attention and sparks action. Visual stories create emotional connections, and lasting impressions. And for modern brands, a solid visual influence strategy is vital. But even when you know how important it is for your marketing, it’s still sometimes hard to figure out exactly how you’re going to implement it.

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 13, 2016

The post Angkor tourism boosted as Sokha opens largest hotel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The tourism industry in Siem Reap, the gateway to Cambodia’s popular Angkor temples, was given a significant boost this week with the opening of a huge new hotel and conference facility. The Sokha Siem Reap Resort & Convention Center becomes the largest hotel in the city, adding 776 rooms and suites to the Angkor region’s overnight visitor capacity.

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Conferences that Work

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

Two important updates about my October 6-7 Chicago Participation Techniques Workshop. First , the Convention Industry Council will award 16.00 CMP CE hours to participants who complete the workshop! Details here. Second , you still have nine days to save $100 off the $699 registration fee. To register for $599, click the button below and complete your registration before September 9.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 16, 2016

Todd Events. Todd plans his events with “left brained execution” and “right brained creativity.” With over 20 years of experience and work for clients like Audi, Neiman Marcus and Carolina Herrera, this stunning team offers amazing event design and expertise. Tara Wilson Events. Tara Wilson Events offers “Savvy, Accomplished and Current” planning and execution.

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MeetingPool

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

This week, the events and meetings industry has seen some interesting news. September is a wrap up for Q3 and a great time for companies to bring out updates and new products in order to finish out the year with a strong Q4. Here’s a roundup of some of the latest updates and new product […].

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MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Take this survey to help the CIC’s new APEX cyber security task force develop ways to help combat this growing threat to the events industry. read more.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

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Travel Daily Media

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

The post InterContinental opens at huge Shanghai MICE hub appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has opened a new luxury hotel at a major conference venue in Shanghai. The InterContinental Shanghai NECC is now open, located within the new National Exhibition and Convention Centre (NECC) – a huge MICE venue that features approximately 400,000m² of indoor exhibition space.

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