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Expansion at LVCC Means More Space for CES

Smart Meetings

In its second year since the pandemic, Consumer Electronic Show (CES) roared back to life this weekend at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC), which offers 4.8 million sq. ft. of meeting space. This year’s CES has over 3,000 exhibitors and over 100,000 attendees across the show floor. This year’s event promises something for everyone with it being over 70% larger than CES 2021.

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Why Representation In Marketing Matters

Dana Communications

The entertainment industry has long been leading the way in representation. It’s past time for other business segments to do the same. To introduce you to why representation in marketing matters, as well as highlight a path forward, we’ve broken out this powerful topic into what we call The Five Ps: The Purpose, The Proof, The Practice, The Pitfalls and The Postscript.

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Event Gamification That Doesn’t Suck

Endless Events

Event gamification kind of sucks right now, but it doesn’t have to. Event organizers turn to gamification to try and drive engagement and rally excitement around an event. But more often than not, it’s just a thinly disguised tool to get attendees to do what organizers and sponsors want them to do. That’s why our guest co-host Arianna Black is struggling to find value in event gamification. .

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How to Make Money From Events

Eventbrite

In these belt-tightened times, savvy event organizers are looking for new ways to boost their revenue. Here are 5 proven ways to bring in additional income from your event.

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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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Survey: What’s In Your Event Tech Toolbox?

Smart Meetings

Have you upgraded your virtual and hybrid skills? Event technology companies have spent the last 3 years introducing new features and consolidating platforms in an attempt to offer end-to-end turnkey services and robust reporting. But we want to know how you are using the Swiss army knife of online and onsite delivery tools. Please take this short survey, and you could be included in our future-focused survey published in the March Smart Meetings magazine.

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Event Marketing Strategies and Ideas: The 2023 Guide

Eventtia

No matter how well you’ve planned and organized an event, it will be doomed as a failure if you can’t secure enough attendees to visit the event. It’s very rare for an event, no matter how perfect it is, to just sell itself, which is why having a clear marketing and event promotion strategy is crucial to the success of your event. In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about event marketing: the initial concept of event marketing, effective event marketing strategies and ideas you c

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The SoCraTes Conference: Peer-Generated Content on Display

MeetingsNet

Using the Open Space and World Café formats, the 200-plus attendees dig into the topics that are most pressing for them in a free-wheeling, energizing, productive atmosphere. For the International Conference for Software Craft and Testing held annually in Germany—known as SoCraTes—event coordinator Tobias Goeschel has a notably less-complicated job than most other business-event planners have.

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Meeting Profs Travel: Southwest in the Crosshairs, Buttigieg Responds

Smart Meetings

Bob Jordan, Southwest CEO. After a firestorm of criticism over the way Southwest Airlines handled the holiday season and weather delays and cancellations, the airline is getting broiled on the fires of internal critiques. In an open letter posted this week on the Southwest Airlines Pilots Union (SWAPA) website , Captain Tom Nekouei, Southwest Airlines Pilots Union 2nd Vice President, wrote: “How did we get here?

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Hospitality Trends 2023 – the future ahead

EHL Insights

As 2022 draws to an end, we can all agree that it has been, once more, a roller-coaster ride for the hospitality industry. However, there is no time to reflect on this year as everyone is already looking ahead to 2023 and predicting which trends will impact our industry. We have summarized eight dominant trends and three springs of innovation we can’t ignore.

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Women-in-tech Conferences: The Best Events for 2023

Bizzaboo

Ready for the most authoritative list of 2023 women-in-tech events on the internet? Read on to find an event built for you. The number of women-in-tech events has been increasing year over year, further highlighting the importance of a more inclusive culture in tech. In fact, during the pandemic, women’s participation in virtual STEM conferences increased by as much as 253% when compared to in-person conferences ( USC , 2021).

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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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Top Travel Trends in 2023

Leonardo

Learn about the top trends in travel in 2023, based on research by the Leonardo team. Stay ahead of technology and traveler trends and get ready for the year ahead! The post Top Travel Trends in 2023 appeared first on Leonardo.

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Resources for Planning Intentionally

Smart Meetings

Where we spend our event budget matters, but meeting professionals already have full-time jobs. Who has time to scour a city looking for locally made products and services from minority-owned communities? That is where Laura Clise, founder and CEO of Seattle-based Intentionalist , steps in. The executive worked with companies on everything from corporate social responsibility to external communications and was at a conference in Atlanta when she realized that the meeting professional’s role requ

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13 Memorable Corporate Event Ideas for Clients & Employees

Eventbrite

We’ve scoured the web for the most innovative corporate events ideas on the block. Be inspired and make your next event really stand out from the crowd.

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Welcome 2023 – Feeling Good and Preparing for Take-Off!

DCI

Let’s skip the platitudes – it feels good to travel again. It’s finally OK to say it, without feeling guilty, even as the pandemic becomes more of a pesky pebble in our shoe than a bear trap on our leg. Last year was one of ups and downs, as most years are, but I can’t help but feel a more constant upward swing. It may just be that the past couple of years were so dark that positivity feels stronger than before, but it’s also something that we can see with our own eyes. .

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Special Events State of the Industry 2022: Part 1

Special Events

Special Events takes a look back at the events industry over the past year

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Company Retreat Planning 101: 8 Elements for a Great One

Smart Meetings

Corporate retreats have long represented occasions for staff members to gather in relaxed settings to conduct work duties. But organizing such gatherings poses a challenge for companies that switched to operating remotely during the pandemic, as they strive to find the right balance between staff bonding and work. Whether you are coming together for team building, training or strategizing about near-term goals, corporate retreats are a great way to deepen employee engagement, provide workforce d

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Sodexo Live! appoints Mitchell Doren as General Manager of Rum Room and Venu

Travel Daily News

Mitchell Doren will oversee and manage day-to-day operations at the newest restaurant and event space located on the Miami Beach Convention Center Campus.

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The Events Industry’s Top 5 Legislative Priorities for 2023

MeetingsNet

A recently formed but powerful industry group will push state and federal lawmakers to implement policy ideas designed to benefit the meeting and trade show industry. Here are the group’s policy aims. Whenever the U.S. House of Representatives figures out who its next speaker will be, its members will be able to take up the business of the people. And at least a few of the issues they will deal with are related to the meeting, convention, and trade show industry, because the Exhibitions and Conf

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Three Economic Indicators to Watch in the New Year

Special Events

As far as the events industry is concerned, it seems we are still in a period of growth.

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14 Unique Things to Do in Joliet, IL 

Redfin

Thirty miles from Chicago , Joliet is one of the largest cities in the state of Illinois, and perfectly situated on the historic Route 66. There’s something for everyone in the charming city of Joliet, IL. Joliet is a diverse community full of surprises, and since it’s part of the hustling and bustling Chicago Metropolitan area, Joliet still incorporates a lot of urban glamor into its populated suburbs.

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Resolutions rarely work

Conferences that Work

Sadly, resolutions rarely work. In 2016 I wrote about what I call the New Year’s Resolutions Effect. [My example was noticing that thousands of people chose to read my old post about cleaning up email on your iPhone every January.] I shared Tom Stafford ‘s suggestion for maximizing the likelihood that people will make good resolutions and keep them.

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A New Year, A New Proposition: Expect More

Fox World Travel

The new year rings in opportunities for a fresh start. Resolutions are set and new habits are formed. It’s no different for your organization’s travel program. It’s time to start tackling the changes you want to achieve in 2023. At Fox, we speak with countless travel managers every year – both our current clients and […]. The post A New Year, A New Proposition: Expect More appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Why Are Event Banners a Powerful Marketing Tool for Your Business

InEvent

More than 80% of buyers trust print ads more than other ad formats. There could be many reasons behind this, but multiple studies on customer behavior have revealed that print ads are more credible and trustworthy. At a time when every business is aggressively adopting digital marketing, print marketing could be a low-hanging fruit for … Post Why Are Event Banners a Powerful Marketing Tool for Your Business showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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10 Awesome Orange County Suburbs to Consider Living In

Redfin

“The OC” Orange County is a well-known area for many people relocating to Southern California. With fan-favorite sports teams, concerts to see nearly every day of the week, and plenty of outdoor activities, it’s no wonder Orange County is also home to about 3,187,000 people. And as more people move to Orange County, it’s important to know that the median home sale price is $960,000.

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Event Content from Peers Only: The SoCraTes Conference

MeetingsNet

Using the Open Space and World Café formats, the 200-plus attendees dig into the topics that are most pressing for them in a free-wheeling, energizing, productive atmosphere. For the International Conference for Software Craft and Testing held annually in Germany—known as SoCraTes—event coordinator Tobias Goeschel has a notably less-complicated job than most other business-event planners have.

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Business Travel Updates: January 2023

Fox World Travel

Fox World Travel’s VP of Supplier Solutions, Mike Heck provides his Business Travel update for January 2023. Southwest Airlines and Winter Strom Elliott We all know what happened. During the last two weeks of 2022, Southwest canceled thousands of flights, disrupted travel plans for thousands and thousands of travelers, and will be sorting through lost […].

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Building effective trade show marketing strategy

InEvent

Trade shows provide invaluable opportunities for companies to get in front of potential customers, strengthen relationships with existing customers, generate leads and close deals. But merely attending the show is not enough; a successful trade show marketing strategy requires careful planning and execution. Here are some tips on building an effective trade show marketing strategy … Post Building effective trade show marketing strategy showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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8 Awesome New Haven Suburbs to Consider Living In

Redfin

New Haven, CT, has risen in popularity for those looking to rent or buy a home in the region. This New England city is known for many things, most notably as the home of Yale University. New Haven also has a lively downtown area filled with restaurants and shops to explore. . If you want to buy a home in New Haven , you’ll find that the median home sale price is $269,750, the average sale price per square foot is $140, and the housing market is somewhat competitive.

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What Does Destination Management Mean and Look Like in Practice?

Solimar International

Destination management is the process in which Destination Marketing Organizations (DMOs) work with stakeholders to increase development of the tourism sector, gain more tourists, address challenges, and bring more benefit to the local community. In the case of Solimar, this is also done while ensuring that this development is conducted sustainably, both from an economic perspective as well as an environmental perspective.

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week. LinkedIn Career Experts Offer Advice on How People Can Succeed in 2023. To gain insights into what people should do to find a new job or fast-track their careers, Forbes turned to LinkedIn career experts for advice, guidance, and suggestions.

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inDUBAI – Luxury Insights From Dubai (Part 1)

inVOYAGE

It’s no secret that Dubai has been leading the way in business and luxury travel for several years now - with its strong recovery out of the pandemic and record numbers in 2022. Corporate MICE travel amounts to nearly a third of Dubai’s total bookings, meaning this lavish city has remained very much a favourite in the sector.* Best-known for luxury shopping, modern architecture, sunny beaches, desert adventures and culinary feasts, Dubai really does have it all.

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10 Awesome Baltimore Suburbs to Consider Living In

Redfin

Often called “Charm City,” Baltimore, MD , is an iconic city in the Mid-Atlantic region, home to about 586,000 people. Baltimore is known for its Inner Harbor, which is full of tourist attractions, a lively nightlife scene, and its crab cakes, which are a popular delicacy in the city. If you’re considering living in Baltimore , you’ll find that the median home sale price is $219,900, the average sale price per square foot is $156, and the housing market is somewhat competitive

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6 Types of Visual Content to Use in Your Webinar

InEvent

You want your webinar to be engaging, right? Well, in that case, using visual content is a no-brainer. Visual content brings your ideas to life, makes complicated statistics and information easy to digest, and adds humor. But only the right visual content gives you these benefits. You need to use visual content correctly and in … Post 6 Types of Visual Content to Use in Your Webinar showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Gordon Taylor III. Destination Cleveland has announced two promotions within its leadership team. Gordon Taylor III has moved to chief sales officer from vice president of sales and services. He will continue to lead the team responsible for selling Cleveland as a meetings, conventions, and events host city.

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inTHESPOTLIGHT – W Hotels & Resorts - Europe

inVOYAGE

From its genesis in the heart of Manhattan, W Hotels & Resorts continues to embrace the bold and exciting ‘Big Apple’ culture by introducing the unmistakable energetic NYC vibe around the globe through a series of exciting hotel openings. Part of Marriott International Inc, the pioneering luxury brand has redefined hospitality as we know it, inspiring lust for life through its desire to showcase the best in music, fashion and design through nearly 60 iconic hotels globally.

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