Endless Events

OCTOBER 10, 2019

It’s the oldest dilemma in history – education vs experience. And when it comes to the events industry, it’s more than normal to ponder for a bit. In an industry where experience oftentimes seems to overtake education, which one has more weight? If you want to become an event professional, should you invest in education first? Or is it safer to immediately jump into the field to get your hands dirty?

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Stova

OCTOBER 10, 2019

While event apps are essential to the modern attendee experience, we’ve noticed a recent trend in requests for onsite activations that don’t necessarily involve an app. Often, these onsite activations help drive attendee engagement throughout the event journey, providing upgraded and unique experiences at the perfect time. Here, we’ve highlighted four useful examples.

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Special Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Fall is here, a season that brings a rich array of design options for special events. Here is some autumn inspiration.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The post TCEB announces “huge win for the country’s MICE sector” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) has announced that it will host the largest global meeting of the exhibition industry, the 86th UFI Global Congress, this week. Running from 6-9 November 2019 in Bangkok, the event sees TCEB collaborate with partners, such as Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, Thai Exhibition Association (TEA), Thailand I

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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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Endless Events

OCTOBER 8, 2019

You might want to put your best suit on because today we’re talking about hotel contract negotiations! There are many things that can make or break an event. And being a planner is stressful enough as it is, so when you add choosing a venue for your event to the equation, there’s a high probability your heart rate goes up. It might sound like a pretty easy endeavor.

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Stova

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Social media is a powerful tool for promotion , but it’s also essential for keeping your audience engaged during the event. Attendees spend a lot of time on their social networks, so instead of losing attendee attention, successful planners use social to their advantage. Read on for tips on using social media to boost engagement at events.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 10, 2019

The post Messe Berlin to host maiden Travel Tech Asia 2020 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Messe Berlin (Singapore) announced that it will be organising the inaugural Travel Tech Asia 2020 in Singapore. The three-day conference will take place from 21-23 October 2020 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Considering how much we love talking about cybersecurity in events , you’d think we’re all hackers. And our lovely hosts may sometimes wish life was a Mr. Robot episode. But fortunately for our industry, they prefer lending their skills to events. Which is why the Event Tech Podcast brings you all the best news from the world of technology!

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 8, 2019

For an excellent summary of the work I do, check out this interview and podcast , Creating Conferences That Work by Celisa Steele of Leading Learning. The podcast recording is nicely summarized in the show notes , so you can just read about what interests you, and then listen to any or all of the interview sections from the links on the page. Here’s an overview: Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post Creating Conferences That Work with Adrian Segar appeared first on Con

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AltexSoft Travel

OCTOBER 9, 2019

GDS is one of the first abbreviations you learn in the travel business. Global Distribution Systems are responsible for providing booking websites with unified access to a massive inventory of flights, hotel rooms, car rental companies, cruises, and much more. On our TravelTech forum alone, we regularly get questions about the pros and cons of different GDSs, integration issues, and basic API information.

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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

OCTOBER 6, 2019

The post IT&CMA and CTW Asia Pacific 2019 ends on a high note appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. IT&CMA and CTW Asia Pacific 2019 concluded on a high with delegates expressing positive experiences across board, as a variety of business, learning and networking objectives were met through newly introduced initiatives. Notable highlights, aside from the 12,000 business appointments, were the popular brand showcase presentations along with the Meet-The Corporates and E

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 9, 2019

It’s time for another episode of Whiteboard Wednesday, and this time we’re building the ultimate event layout! Just like many other parts of your event, layout is something to think about. A messy layout can quickly become the downfall of the entire meeting or convention. But on the other hand, a great layout might just be the key to get your attendees to fall in love with the event!

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PlannerWire

OCTOBER 10, 2019

I have known the online version of Rachel Stephan for a long time. We have interacted on the Twitters and the Facewalls since like forever, but, we had never had a chance to meet in actual “real world” but that all changed at the MPI World Education Congress in Toronto this past June… In fact, it went down just like this… Fun morning with these guys!

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 9, 2019

The post UK is largest inbound market for Philadelphia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. In 2018, 697,000 overseas visitors came to the Greater Philadelphia region, of which 112,000 are from the UK, according to a new report from the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) and Tourism Economics. While the city marked a 7.5% year-on-year increase in overseas visitors, Brits visitation increased by 3.1% YoY.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 11, 2019

So, are you ready to get into the nitty-gritty of event strategy and consulting? That’s right, we’re introducing our final edition of the partnership with MPI. And we’re proud to bring you one of the most well-rounded sets of tips for out there. But if you want to compile the ultimate guidebook, complete with the best resources from Endless and MPI, make sure to check out all the previous editions.

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