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The meeting industry’s biggest dirty secret

Conferences that Work

There are some things that the meeting industry doesn’t like to talk about in public. For example: Revenue models. (Who actually paid for all that sybaritic F&B? You’ll never know.). Clients from hell. (They might figure out it’s them I was talking about and I need the business.). Women and people of color’s frequent under-representation on stage. (‘Nuff said.).

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Leave the Gimmicks at the Door: How to Use Content Marketing for Event Promotion

MeetingPool

When it comes time to market your event, it can be tempting to turn to stunts to get people in the door. High dollar giveaways and similar tactics can seem like a good idea at the moment, giving you a chance to gain popularity on social media. But the attention you gain from these gimmicks […].

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Doors of Thrones: How Northern Ireland Rose into the Travel Limelight with Game of Thrones

Crowdriff

Luck doesn’t materialize independently. Luck only happens when one identifies and seizes an extraordinary opportunity that they could have just as easily missed. So even though Brian Twomey, the Head of Marketing Communications for Tourism Ireland , suggests that it was luck that dropped perhaps the most successful destination marketing campaign of the year into his backyard, there’s more to be said about the persistence and creative thinking of Twomey and his agency partners.

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Trends about Millennial Travelers

Beyond Summits

Living in the era of high-tech gadgets, Internet and social networks , millennial travelers are rebuilding the travel industry. Millennial Traveler. Millennial. Traveler.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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How Will Virtual and Augmented Reality Affect the Event Industry?

BizBash

“It’s all about creating experiences at the event that attendees will remember: a message you want to communicate. Technology is.

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Report: What Planners Want Now in Meeting Rooms

BizBash

Though technology and real-life experiences often clash, in the case of meeting planners the two event elements are equally important.

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How This Conference Pulled Off Seven Events in Four Days

BizBash

How does one event planner—or in this case, one city—plan seven events for one conference? In the case of the.

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Eat, Play, Love: The Latest (& Greatest) Teambuilding Trends

BizBash

Once considered a bit of a boondoggle or an "extra," teambuilding outings and activities are now widely recognized as essential.

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Go Fish: 9 Tasty and Sustainable Seafood Catering Ideas

BizBash

More and more caterers are focusing on sourcing and using seafood that's fished or farmed in environmentally conscious ways, while.

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6 Adult Summer Camps for Groups

BizBash

Not just for kids, summer camp allows adults the perfect opportunity to connect, relax, learn new skills, and—most importantly—have fun.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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July 13, 2017: Couples Are Throwing Lavish Weddings—by Eloping, Twitter to Live Stream First-Ever Electronic Music Awards, Hakkasan Group Partners With Proximity to Expand Live and Digital Audience

BizBash

1. COUPLES ARE THROWING LAVISH WEDDINGS€—BY ELOPING: Instead of inviting family, friends, and plus-ones, some couples are throwing extravagant weddings.

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What Invitation Clichés Need to Die?

BizBash

It all begins with the invitation. That piece of communication alerts potential guests to an upcoming affair, and many event.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: a Lumberjack-Theme DJ Booth, Yogurt-Inspired Cocktails, a Love Letter-Writing Station

BizBash

This week's roundup includes a lumberjack-theme DJ booth at the Canadiana Gala in Toronto, yogurt-inspired cocktails and a love letter-writing.

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What to Expect at BizBash Live: Los Angeles

BizBash

BizBash Live: Los Angeles, an event designed to educate and inspire meeting and event professionals, returns to Los Angeles July.

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How Jack Daniel’s Took Its House Party on the Road

BizBash

In February, during the N.B.A. All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, Jack Daniel’s debuted its House No. 7 activation, a rowdy.

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Something New is Happening Outdoors in 2017

BizBash

Planning an outdoor event or two this summer? Well, some very cool things are happening when it comes to planning these.

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Yes, You Need to Understand the E.U.’s New Data Regulation—Even If You Only Host Events in the U.S.

BizBash

If you haven’t already heard about the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation, commonly referred to as G.D.P.R., chances are.

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See How Luminato Returned to Its Roots by Showcasing Canadian Artists

BizBash

As one of the most notable arts festivals in North America, Luminato has always delivered memorable arts-infused experiences during its.

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July 11, 2017: Toronto International Film Festival Launches $3 Million Campaign to Support Female Filmmakers, Rihanna to Return to New York Fashion Week, Live Nation Launches Grassroots Music Venues Ticketing Website In Britain

BizBash

1. TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES $3 MILLION CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT FEMALE FILMMAKERS: In an effort to combat sexism in.

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July 12, 2017: How Women at Warped Tour Are Fighting Back Against Sexual Assault, Why More Hotels Are Focusing on Human Hospitality Over Technology, Inside American Express’s Effort to Create More Fashion Events for Members

BizBash

1. HOW WOMEN AT WARPED TOUR ARE FIGHTING BACK AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT: As sexual harassment at music festivals and concerts.

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July 14, 2017: Disney Reveals First Look at ‘Star Wars’ Lands at Fan Convention, Fox to Conduct Gene Testing at Comic-Con, Why American Designers Are Skipping New York Fashion Week

BizBash

1. DISNEY REVEALS FIRST LOOK AT €'STAR WARS€' LANDS AT FAN CONVENTION: Disney kicked off the D23 Expo in Anaheim.

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July 10, 2017: Inside Wimbledon's Subtle Technology Enhancements and Sponsor Ads, Essence Festival to Return to South Africa, I.O.C. Won't Help Rio Olympics Organizers With $40 Million Debt

BizBash

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