Techsytalk
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
You’re falling short on your marketing potential if you’re not using Pinterest for promoting your next event. What’s so special about this social network ? For starters, it has 72.5 million users as of early 2015. 71% of those users are women. With that in mind, this is a great resource to take advantage of if you’re trying to court the female demographic.
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
Consumers Value Community More Than Ever Before. We live in an era where people feel disconnected. You walk into a coffee shop, it’s packed, but everyone is on their laptop or phone barely glancing up at the world around them. One of the few time we all pause (and yes, it may be to take a photo) is over food, and sharing an experience about food. The rise of #foodporn on your Instagram feed isn’t just because of its beauty, it’s also belonging.
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Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Most people won’t ask questions at meetings. So how can you get authentic audience engagement at your events? In a thoughtful article “ Audience Engagement – at the Heart of Meetings “, Pádraic Gilligan writes: “…We all want audience engagement so why doesn’t it take place?…While the speaker can be to blame for lack of audience engagement, in my experience, it’s usually the fault of the audience!
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
By Scott Babcock, Senior Event Producer, PCI. Use these simple, free strategies to amp up the energy, professionalism, and theatricality of your next general session. read more.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Crowdriff
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
What’s a good way to stay on top of a traveler’s radar? Social media , of course, is one way – and then there’s your destination newsletter. Your newsletter is the perfect opportunity to show off your destination’s highlights and keep in touch with the people that have signed up to get updates from you. Send an amazing newsletter and these potential visitors will keep discovering more about the unique experiences your destination has to offer.
MeetingPool
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
In April, the event tech industry was taken somewhat by surprise when Cvent announced its acquisition by private-equity firm, Vista Equity Partners in a $1.65 billion deal. Due to the firm’s previous acquisition of event technology provider, Lanyon in 2012, rumors quickly spread about a potential future merger of the two companies. Yesterday, those rumors […].
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
Event professionals are being asked to do more, but they’re not all getting the resources they need to improve their process in a real way. When it came to challenges facing event planners, we asked: “What’s the biggest change you’ve seen since you started working in our industry?”. In Social Tables’ latest trend report, 35% of planners we surveyed told us that the arrival of event technology has made the most noticeable impact on the industry.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
When the renown cellist Pablo Casals was asked why, at 81, he continued to practice four or five hours a day he answered: “ Because I think I am making progress. ”. Like Casals, I want to keep living lifelong learning by: Trying new things ; Noticing what happens when I do; and. Soliciting and being open to observations and feedback. As an example, here’s what I recently learned while leading a workshop.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
By Hannah Kinnersley. Roger Haskett, owner and director of Engagement Unlimited, on how meeting planners can turn attendees into participants. Roger Haskett, owner and director of Engagement Unlimited, on how meeting planners can turn attendees into participants. read more.
Crowdriff
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
Bill Sycalik is the Founder and Chief Running Officer of the National Parks Marathon Project. He’s on a mission to bring people together and experience nature through running. He’s running a marathon in all 59 American national parks and documenting his journey in photos and on his blog. We interviewed Bill earlier this year to learn how he uses social media and visual influence to connect and inspire people all over the country. .
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
NOVEMBER 30, 2016
The post Hyatt Regency returns to Australia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Hyatt Regency brand has returned to Australia with the launch of the Hyatt Regency Sydney. The former Four Points by Sheraton Sydney at Darling Harbour has now been rebranded and relaunched as a Hyatt Regency. It becomes the Hyatt’s second hotel in Sydney, following the existing Park Hyatt.
Techsytalk
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Do you ever wish you could do more than just an average site visit when you’re planning an event? We get to see a general view of the meeting space on an hour-long site visit, and maybe even some guest rooms, but every event planner really cares about the customer service and the guest experience. These are two critical components of every event and while it’s not always feasible for busy planners, I actually had the recent opportunity to spend two days at the Newark Liberty Inte
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
If you’re like me when planning a meeting or event, the rentals portion of the budget can consume all of your time and energy. Good news: it doesn’t have to. The only change you need to make from your current way of thinking is to add in some courage. If you ask the right questions, to the right people (your boss, stakeholders and/or most importantly, your rental vendor), you’ll be well on your way to savings.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
I do something I’ve never done before. In August, I stopped talking for five days. I flew to New Mexico and drove four hours to Vallecitos , a remote ranch in the heart of the Carson National Forest. For five days, forty of us lived in silence, meditating in the Vipassana tradition. No talking, no reading, no writing, no phone, no internet. Before this experience, I had never been silent for even one day of my life.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 9, 2016
How much are you doing to incorporate sustainability into your F&B programs? Here's a menu of actions that can help you send a lot less good food to the landfill. read more.
Crowdriff
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
You’ve heard the saying, “Looks aren’t everything.”. And in most cases, we’d agree! However, when it comes to spreading the word about your destination (to attract new tourists and fans), visual influence matters more than ever. As a DMO, you want to stand out as the visual influencer (or authority) for your destination, and inspire potential travelers with powerful visual stories.
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
The post Expedia, Best Western team up to target MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Expedia and Best Western have expanded their partnership with a new collaboration targeting the MICE industry. The new “strategic alliance” will see more than 200 Best Western hotels adopt Expedia’s MeetingMarket tool, making it the first global hotel brand to white label the technology.
BizBash
NOVEMBER 16, 2016
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 2, 2016
Meetings are happening more frequently than ever before. As a result, planners have less time to plan and execute. Corporate leaders everywhere are looking to events as viable marketing channels, or as engaging platforms for internal initiatives. Take for example, Salesforce.com’s annual conference, Dreamforce. With the goal to educate and inspire customers, the first Dreamforce event brought together just over 1,300 attendees in 2003.
Conferences that Work
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Imagine a group of people who need to make a decision about something. As the size of the group increases, the chance that everyone will be happy with what is decided falls exponentially. Unless there’s unanimous agreement, the group will use — either explicitly or tacitly — some kind of rule that determines whether a specific decision is acceptable.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Content sponsored by Meet Puerto Rico. Luxe incentive programs are all about pampering and making memories. But times have changed. Today’s attendees want to stay in shape, and they don’t want to return home five pounds heavier. What they expect from a luxury incentive program is experiential health and wellness activities with a wow factor. read more.
Crowdriff
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Every day, people are constantly being bombarded with the (seemingly) hundreds of photos their friends take in every place they visit. Whether it’s from the Facebook friend who’s sunbathing in Hawaii, or the Instagrammer that’s coffee-shop hopping all over the city — these are visual stories of experiences. . People love and seek experiences.
Travel Daily Media
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
The post Work starts on exhibition centre near Guangzhou airport appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A ground-breaking ceremony was held recently for a major new development close to Guangzhou’s Baiyun International Airport. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the famed architect responsible for the Guangzhou Opera House, the new Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza will rise in the Baiyun New Town area of the city.
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
It’s that time of year again! As you prepare for family and friends to come in town, consider some of these Thanksgiving trends to impress your guests! From the food to the décor , these trends will help you to get prepared for your guests as you kick off Thanksgiving together. 1. Natural Décor. Incorporate elements of nature to your event décor and table setting such as birchwood, wheat stalks, and fall flowers.
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 10, 2016
When it comes to organizing a great event, it’s only natural for budget to be top of mind. So where does one draw the line between event needs and event wants ? More often than not, these things come down to the price tag. Let’s take a look at the 10 most expensive event budget items as we make strides towards 2017. The Big Three. F&B, A/V, and venue rental.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Top tips from a Millennial on how to get her peer group excited about participating in your next event. read more.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 17, 2016
Keeping your menus safe and inclusive for those with food allergies and sensitivities isn’t as overwhelming as it may at first appear. read more.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 29, 2016
Use these best practices for choosing a translation service and supporting your speakers in an increasingly multilingual environment. read more.
Social Tables
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
It’s that time of year again! As you prepare for family and friends to come in town, consider some of these Thanksgiving trends to impress your guests! From the food to the décor , these trends will help you to get prepared for your guests as you kick off Thanksgiving together. 1. Natural Décor. Incorporate elements of nature to your event décor and table setting such as birchwood, wheat stalks, and fall flowers.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Hannah Kinnersley. Strategies for keeping attendees engaged and focused. There's a role for the meeting planner in bringing engaged, alert attendees to the table. It centers on delivering healthy foods, opportunities for movement, and time for introspection. read more.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 7, 2016
Ira Kerns shares his top tips for the crucial pre-meeting research process. Skipping this step can cost you time and money and damage your chances of a successful event. read more.
MeetingsNet
NOVEMBER 22, 2016
SharedXP is designed to tap into the collective intelligence of peer groups to co-create event content. read more.
Crowdriff
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
“Why aren’t more travelers using my website?”. It’s a question a lot of DMOs are asking — and for a good reason. Nowadays 52% of people start their vacation planning on social media. But if you’re pouring energy and money into promoting your destination and its best local businesses and attractions on your website, you want people to use it!
Crowdriff
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Digital marketing and engagement for museums is an art form in and of itself. Though there are plenty of creative ways for museums and galleries to grow their audience online, doing so takes dedication, patience — and a willingness to learn from the best! Keeping tabs on industry influencers can provide the right combination of information and inspiration needed to elevate your own digital marketing strategy.
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