Endless Events
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
It’s Monday, which means it’s time for another episode of the Event Tech Podcast! Will is really excited to talk about event staffing today. It’s a topic that he’s talked about in the past, from dissecting AV proposals at the AV Audit to giving useful AV audit tips to planners at Whiteboard Wednesdays. And similarly, Brandt and Will covered the topic of saving money on AV in the past as well.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
The opening day of IMEX America 2021 at Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas was humming with people just happy to be back together. Don’t miss out on these important industry highlights from the tradeshow floor! Destinations International Large Market Roundtable outlined initiatives to establish Destination Booking Agreement Guidelines to create certainty for all parties.
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ETC Corporate
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
Despite a strong summer rebound, international tourist arrivals to Europe are forecast to be 60% below 2019 by the end of 2021. European tourist arrivals were still down 77% half-way through the year relative to 2019. European air passenger growth gained momentum over the months of June (-69%), July (-57%) and August (-49%) compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Best Corporate Events
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
An effective team building program can accomplish several important business objectives: improving employee communication, engagement, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership skills, among others. It requires an investment in time, resources, and taking employees away from their regular roles. To optimize your return on that investment, it’s essential to create an environment where employees are comfortable and able to focus on the team building activity.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
Signs are an important part of our day-to-day life, whether we think about it or not. They tell us when to stop in traffic, direct us how to get to where we want to go, tell us what to look at, and so on. With so many signs surrounding us all the time, choosing ones that stand out can be uniquely difficult — especially when it comes to the world of meetings and events.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
The meeting is over. Did anyone learn anything? And how would you know? An EventTech Chat discussion. I greatly enjoy participating in EventTech Chat , “a weekly conversation about meeting and event technology, including software, hardware, and audiovisual for in-person and online events” hosted by pals Brandt Krueger and Glenn Thayer. During last week’s chat, one of the topics we discussed was whether there are differences in how people learn online, as opposed to face to fac
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
After years of travel-banned holidays, we know you’re headed far out to your favorite corners of cities, woods and bluffs. But even with travel restrictions loosened, testing requirements and Covid-related rules still can make travel tricky. Not having the right documents could cost you your long-anticipated trip. And getting a Covid test with a reasonable turnaround time and accurate result should not be laborious, especially at this point.
ETC Corporate
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Almost 900,000 Travel & Tourism jobs across the EU at risk if restrictions return. Reinstating severe restrictions would cause serious damage to the sector . A staggering €35 billion could be wiped off the region’s economy this year. The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the European Travel Commission (ETC), supported by a number of key travel stakeholders, have urged EU Member States to align their responses to the deteriorating COVID-19 situation and avoid imposing any limits t
Business Traveler USA
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Travel and tourism in the US is on pace for a year-over-year growth of 35.6 percent in 2021, beating the recovery of the overall global tourism sector this year. Next year, US travel and tourism is expected to fare even better, growing by another 28.4 percent, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. According to the research from Oxford Economics, most of the rise in 2021 has been due to the domestic travel sector, with spending projected to finish the year 40.4 percent ($261 billion) higher than 2020, a
EHL Insights
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Formerly Professor of Food and Beverage and Service Operations Management at EHL, Ian Scarth has a background in strategic development and leadership within the hotel and hospitality sectors. In this article he gives his views on what it means to be a purpose-driven organisation.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
What are the fairest rules to use when running meetings? This might seem like an odd question. You might ask, “Fair to whom?” or, “What do you mean by fair?” I think it’s reasonable to concentrate on fairness to participants : the majority of those involved with the meeting. As to what being fair to participants might look like, let’s turn to the ideas of the moral and political philosopher John Rawls.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Have you ever thought about how we could make the world a better place? Since the events industry is all about bringing people together and nurturing communities, that’s kind of what event professionals indirectly try to do. At least that’s the case that the Brew Crew will try to make today. For this occasion, Will and Nick are joined by a very special guest: Brandt Krueger , Will’s co-host on the Event Tech Podcast.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 5, 2021
When snowfall starts to look a lot like magic in the dusk sky, the holidays have indelibly arrived. (Even if it settles around others of us as light rain and winter-bitten cheeks after coming in from the chill air.) For many, however, the bracing weather of the holiday season also comes with travel plans. And if you’re tasked with planning a comfortable, Covid-conscious, festive and fun company holiday party or other group experience, you’re likely seeking cost-effective options—and it’s crunch
ETC Corporate
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
70 travel and tourism organisations express their support to any effort – based on scientific evidence – to keep protecting and ensuring the freedom of movement and avoid a patchwork of diverging national measures within the EU/EEA as well as internationally. In light of the evolving epidemiological situation and the continued emergence of new COVID-19 variants (e.g.
Best Corporate Events
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
An impactful and memorable team building event starts with effective facilitation. Having an experienced, engaging facilitator is vital to creating an experience that teaches leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to participants while also being fun and engaging. Why is that person called a “facilitator” instead of something else, like a team building leader, organizer, or instructor?
Convene by PCMA
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
An attendee at the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum picks up his badge and contact-tracing device. Participants wore the lanyards with wireless-enabled fobs that kept a record of where they were in relation to others and for how long. (Chris Ferenzi Photography). When the Exhibition & Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) convened in early November, its organizer Sam Lippman, president of Lippman Connects, changed almost everything about the 20-year-old event, including making it hy
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
I do not have a magnetic personality. I would never have been cast as the lead in the classic ad series “ When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen “ Yes, I’m a recovering academic, so I love to talk. But that doesn’t mean that people always hear me. And that can occasionally be a problem when I’m facilitating group work. Ultimately, as we’ll see, it’s a good problem to have.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Back in the summer, the Einsteins of Events put out an extensive guide to hybrid events. Generally speaking, they come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, but we’ve summed various hybrid experiences into four basic models: the Star, the Moon, the Planet, and the Satellite. Each of them has its own set of pros, cons, and venue considerations. But today, we’re focusing on one particular venue: the Star’s hybrid studio. .
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Planning your return to in-person? You might want to take a second look at big city venues, where the access is convenient, amenities are abundant and hotel partners are eager to welcome you back. Smart Meetings asked some urban hotel executives what they are seeing in their ballrooms today, what types of groups are returning, what protocols are being required and what are some creative uses of the space they have seen.
Special Events
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
When you consider the fast-paced experience of wedding planning added on top of their everyday stressors, it can become a headache quickly if left unchecked. But let’s be real: Your clients deserve to enjoy their engagement without the pressures of planning. It should not feel like a drag just to get to the aisle.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
American Express Meetings & Events used the IMEX America show to present its latest forecast for the meetings and events landscape based on survey results from 500 planners. According to the 2022 Global Meetings and Events Forecast from American Express Meetings & Events, more than two-thirds of responding planners expect their total number of meetings to return to 2019 levels by Q2 2023.
Skift Meetings
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Designing a virtual event that keeps the audience from multitasking — or worse yet, logging off — takes careful forethought. In this article, experts share their top virtual event tips, such as avoiding static presentations and making attendees part of the action. If there’s one phrase that has stood out during the pandemic, it could […]. The post 9 Tips for Designing Virtual Events by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].
Travel Pulse
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Leading host agency InteleTravel has just released the results of its first consumer sentiment study, identifying 2021’s holiday travel trends and key indicators for 2022.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
New week, new guest, new host! #EventIcons is back with a very special episode! Recorded at Event Tech Live, Will had a great conversation about the evolution of SXSW with none other than their former Chief Innovation Officer, Scott Wilcox. Today, Scott has a new consulting venture, Here and Tomorrow. We’ve talked about SXSW (South by Southwest) before in this podcast’s history.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 29, 2021
Events Industry Council (EIC) has started the first phase of its Equity Acceleration Plan. The plan aims to focus on creating a foundation on which to measure the event industry’s current state of diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ), “[aiming] to provide a framework to turn its vision to action and lead the challenge against discrimination and systemic racism in the events industry,” reads a press release.
EHL Insights
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
While the pandemic was raging on, TripAdvisor did not simply contend with having to wait out the storm. Indeed, not unlike other big platforms such as Booking.com , the COVID-19 outbreak was a time for change and self-reflection for the leader of travel review websites. And as we will see, the result of this year-long brainstorming throws a lot of our past assumptions regarding the hospitality market out of the window… Prior to the pandemic, TripAdvisor’s business model revolved almost exclusive
Stova
NOVEMBER 9, 2021
And just like that, it’s November! With most of 2021 behind us and a new year on the horizon, now is a great time to reflect on event learnings and experiences so we can help you plan for the future. Here are our Top 5 Dos and Top 5 Don’ts for event planning so you can strut into 2022 like it ain’t no thing!
Skift Meetings
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
As in-person meetings resume after many months of virtual-only events, how can planners ensure that live gatherings are engaging and relevant to current audiences? Event experts share tips on dealing with challenges in the current environment. As more meetings move from the home computer screen back into hotels and convention centers, strategies for successful live […].
Special Events
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
We are in a position where the fundamentals of marketing are at play again. You need to attract the right audience with the right messages at the right time, without any funny business that violates consumer privacy.
Endless Events
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
We’re back today with a very special episode of the #EventIcons podcast. Will’s guest is Isaac Holt, the director of technical production at Endless Events. But wait, there’s more! Isaac is also the newest co-host of the podcast. This young, charismatic, and knowledgeable young man knows all about AV, staging, and the current trends in the events industry.
Smart Meetings
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Meeting Means Business Coalition (MMBC) will fully integrate under U.S. Travel Association , after having close ties in meeting production over the years. This move aims to “[provide] greater value to coalition members as business travel and professional meetings and events rebuild from steep pandemic-related losses,” a press release reads. The plan to integrate was announced last week at IMEX America 2021 in Las Vegas.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Guest-room availability, labor markets, and costs are the major factors that will affect individual and group business travel over the next year. Opening day of the Global Business Travel Association’s annual meeting in Orlando last week saw the release of the GBTA/CTW 2022 Business-Travel Forecast. Here are four takeaways from the report that meeting organizers will want to factor into their planning process for 2022 events. • At the macroeconomic level, a rate of inflation not seen since the m
EHL Insights
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
Sustainability is a major issue as people are becoming more and more concerned about how we use natural resources and protect the environment for future generations. For those in the hospitality industry looking for ways to incorporate sustainable practices in their company, the five blogs listed below provide relevant information on how to accomplish the goal of promoting a better environment.
Best Corporate Events
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
Improving employee engagement is always a productive move, but it’s crucial now more than ever. Here’s why, and how to accomplish that goal. Highly engaged employees see their work as meaningful. They feel trusted and respected and often feel an emotional commitment to their organization. As a result, they are more productive, more consistently , which ultimately leads to a happier workplace attitude and higher profits for their employers.
Special Events
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
We attend conferences because we seek professional growth, both in terms of education and networking. But, the real payoff happens when we get back to the office and unpack all of our new knowledge and connections in our ‘real world’ setting.
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