Social Tables
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022
Looking for corporate event ideas that people actually get excited about? Banish boring and overdone corporate events with help from this blog post. We’ll teach you how to spice up any business gathering with the right decor, entertainment, and more. Corporate events get a bad rap. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Marketing has changed significantly over the last 10 to 15 years. Content marketing has seen a boom in activity. Twenty years ago, content marketing was what people wanted to be doing. Today, everyone’s doing it. And according to Will, it might be the bare minimum for brand awareness. What’s next for the future of event marketing? In today’s episode, Will Curran and Nick Borrelli talk about what’s in the future for event marketing.
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Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
When author Salman Rushdie was stabbed 10 times just before giving a lecture in western New York, a crucial question was raised, perhaps the only one that matters: Why was such a high-risk person so easily accessible? Perhaps an even better question may be, “What will event organizers do to prevent something like this from happening again?”. We’ve been here before several times and the sequence is roughly the same: The accident happens, alarm is raised, authorities and event professionals take s
Advanced Travel and Tourism
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Thankfully, today’s smartphones produce incredible video quality. And since social media platforms prioritize vertical content more than ever, marketers can shoot content directly from their personal or business phones. You can create high-quality content with minimal investment — no fancy, expensive equipment needed.?. However, there are a few items that can help you make the most of your video creation time: Regular tripod and handheld tripod to ensure steady recording.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Pádraic Gilligan
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
by Pádraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & Managing Partner, SoolNua Marketing SITE Classic at Boca Raton – discover 1 The Boca Raton Museum of Art is a cultural treasure of human proportions, not at all intimidating, or full of its own self-importance, the way some galleries can be. It’s located in downtown Boca Raton, Read more » The post The Boca Raton – the total resort experience appeared first on padraicino.
Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. So I had high hopes for a September 7 2022, City University of New York webinar introducing Cathy Davidson ‘s and Christina Katopodis’ book The New College Classroom , which is “about inspiring, effective, and inclusive teaching at the college level.” Sadly, I
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
On the last episode of #EventIcons, Erica Bishaf said , “A lot of organizations put about 60 – 80% of financial risk into one live event.” Unsurprisingly, companies are heavily invested in attendee satisfaction. Often, event planners turn to metrics and attendee engagement as a measure of an event’s success. That’s why we’ve brought on an expert on all things attendee engagement metrics, Ryan Costello.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. But with the travel industry still reeling from the fallouts of Covid, heavy international travel traffic has been difficult for airports to handle.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Attendees get reacquainted at Convening EMEA 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Some respondents to the 2022 Salary Survey said travel, and meeting new people, were what they loved best about their event organizer roles. (Mattias Nutt/ mattiasnutt.ch ). For Convene ’s 2022 Salary Survey, we asked the event organizer respondents a series of open-ended questions about changes to their roles since the pandemic, what the like and dislike about their jobs, and what they would change about their jobs now.
Bizzaboo
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. That’s where this sustainable event checklist comes in. . Read on to learn more about why sustainability in the events industry matters and what you can do to create a sustainable event strategy that makes you proud and keeps attendees coming back ye
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
Take a refreshing nap in the Skynest. “Lie-flat” is not a term often thrown around in the same sentence as “economy-cabin seats.” But Air New Zealand—the airline that brought you the venerable Skycouch—is introducing a new economy-cabin sleep-pod concept to long-haul flights starting in 2024. Enter the Skynest. While it is not a seat per se, it is a possible solution for many economy-seat woes.
Skift Meetings
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Skift Take: How the request for proposal became a vehicle for the misappropriation of someone else's work. — Sue Pelletier Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The events industry is waking up to the importance of event data for reaching event marketing goals and proving ROI. A vast source of valuable data is attendee tracking – one of the most powerful ways event professionals can measure event marketing success. This blog post explores how event managers can track their attendees and the most significant benefits of attendee tracking.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 2, 2022
The travel and tourism industry lost an estimated 62 million jobs globally during the pandemic according to Statista.com. While demand for hotel and restaurant workers came back relatively quickly once people started traveling and meeting again, job-seekers were more reluctant. As of July, headcount was still down a reported 44 million people. Some of the lag is in Asia-Pacific, however, Europe and North America have also struggled to lure housekeepers, convention managers and meeting planners b
Travel Daily Media
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022
The post 92% to use agents to book luxury trips in 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As per the research presented at ILTM ASIA PACIFIC 2022 opening forum, the future of this region has huge potential for luxury travel brands around the world. “Many affluent individuals are looking to resume travelling in style with almost half planning to spend more on holidays than pre-Covid trips” it quotes.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
The Colorado Convention Center is set to showcase its bigger and better facilities late next year with a new rooftop expansion. The industry is buzzing about the new 80,000 square-foot multi-function ballroom space, the 35,000 square-foot pre-function space and 20,000 square-foot Rooftop Terrace, all with wow factors designed to elevate the meeting experience.
EHL Insights
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Whenever we think about hospitality, hotels are usually the first thing that comes to mind. During our 6-month mandate as Ambassadors of Swiss International Air Lines, we wanted to broaden our understanding of the meaning of hospitality according to the aviation industry. What better way of finding out than directly going to the field and being surrounded by professionals in the sector?
Bizzaboo
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Though the world has mostly opened up in the wake of the pandemic, event attendance has yet to recover. . According to the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), the average event held in Q1 2022 had 32.9% fewer attendees than the average event held in Q1 2019. According to CEIR, this downturn is because of a confluence of factors , including the following: .
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
With so many events vying for your attendees’ attention, an intentional, targeted event marketing strategy can be an essential way to help your event stand out from the crowd. With so many strategies deployed in the lead-up to an event, it can often be challenging to measure the impact of your team’s various initiatives in the hopper. Determining a set of event marking KPIs, or Key Performance Indicators , provides an objective, measurable way to use data to track marketing efforts and fin
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
There is both an art and a science to designing and executing effective incentive travel programs that motivate employees. The stress of attracting and retaining the next generation of employees during The Great Resignation has heightened attention on making everyone feel valued for their contribution. SITE Classic, Society of Incentive Travel Executives Foundation’s annual fundraiser at The Boca Raton in The Palm Beaches, Florida, unveiled the latest trends according to new research and demonst
Hotel Engine
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
It’s after midnight when you park. According to the hotel sign, it’s open. Dashing through the rain, you pull open the heavy door and step inside. An oil painting of an old man hangs above the front desk. His eyes follow as you tentatively walk across the creaky floor. You hit the bell. Its “ding” echoes loudly. Lightning flashes outside. Something moves in the corner.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Dana Johnston, CMP, asked an important question about each of the tasks she had to complete each week: Can someone else do this? In May 2020, Dana Johnston, CMP, was working as senior manager, convention operations and meetings, for the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) when the association made the decision to make. its annual meeting, IDWeek, virtual.
Travel Daily News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Having completed a three-year, $620-million-dollar reimagination in late 2018, today, the MBCC stands as one of the most advanced venues of its kind in North America, with 1.4 million square feet of flexible event space.
Bizzaboo
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
We’re excited to announce a 20% increase in the number of events hosted on Bizzabo’s Event Experience Operating System. This growth follows the resurgence of in-person events and Bizzabo’s continued investment in its product and culture. . Between January and September 2022, the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience OS increased by almost 724%.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Event planners and organizers are always considering how to push the envelope of event design. But with progress comes risk, the risk of failure. C2 Montreal is an event known for pushing the boundaries of events and inspiring industry-wide progress. #EventIcons has invited Anick Beaulieu of C2 International to chat with us. Anick is an accomplished event professional.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Canada Drops Last and All Covid Restrictions. In a highly anticipated move, the Government of Canada has announced “the removal of all Covid-19 entry restrictions, as well as testing, quarantine, and isolation requirements for anyone entering Canada, effective October 1, 2022.”.
Hotel Engine
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
When planning a business trip — for yourself or on behalf of a work crew — you have a range of options for your accommodations. What is an “extended stay hotel?”. Should you look for “corporate housing?”. Do you need “temporary housing?”. What’s the difference between “extended stay” and a “regular stay” hotel room? We’ll help you understand your choices when it comes to length of stay, what might work best for your trip and the right search terminology to help you find what you’re looking for.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
The sky’s the limit: Greater Phoenix’s growing hotel portfolio makes meeting planning easier than ever. Phoenix is booming—and meeting attendees will notice the changes from the moment they arrive. The first sign of the city’s renaissance greets visitors when they touch down at Sky Harbor International Airport. The City of Phoenix is investing more than $1.2 billion in airport renovations and improvements, including a soon-to-open PHX Sky Train extension to the rental car center.
BCD Meetings & Events
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
Navigating the post-COVID world of events and meetings management is challenging. Demand is high, markets have shifted and positions have changed. No one knows the ins and outs of a post-pandemic market more than an involved Venue Sourcing team. They’re dealing with different markets and searching for venues across the world, discussing patterns, challenges, and wins with their entire team.
Bizzaboo
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Once your event wraps up, it can be tempting to want to relax and reward yourself for a job well done. After all, you’ve worked hard for several months, your event was a success, and you’ve done a great job ensuring everything went off without a hitch. But what about your post-event strategy? In many ways, the job of an event professional is just getting started once an event is over.
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
You’ve made an effort to establish a community around your big annual event — way to go! But the hard work isn’t over just yet. At this point, you need to master the art of community management, which means you must prove that your community benefits your brand long-term. Even if you have a thriving community today, it’s good to track your progress to continue boosting community engagement over time.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. His company is filling the gaps in specialty areas to support hospitality clients by hiring specialists.
Hotel Engine
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Leadership is essential to success in business, particularly when it comes to operations professionals and managers. Even if you’re at the top of your game, there’s always room for improvement. Check out the 15 best leadership conferences for operations professionals to level up your business and perform better in your job. Table of Contents. 1. Future Festival. 2.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
R.I.S.E. founder Hilina Ajakaiye, surrounded by some of the volunteers who organized the 1,400-person women’s leadership conference in 2022, first created the conference in 2017. Hilina Ajakaiye draws on her experience as an immigrant — and conference organizer — to invite everyone to the table in the Boston hospitality and events industry. When Hilina Ajakaiye joined the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) in 2020 as executive vice president, she was new to working in the ho
Eventbrite
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
As a kid growing up in San Francisco, DJ and Bay Area radio personality Chuy Gomez would often call radio stations to request songs for his mother, finding joy in the act of (indirectly) queuing up music for others. “I was initially just a radio fan,” Gomez says. “Then I saw a DJ at a […].
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