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Event Technology: The Ultimate Guide for 2023

Bizzaboo

Welcome to the 2023 event technology guide! Not sure you need event technology? According to Gartner’s 2022 Technology Marketing Benchmark Survey , tech and service providers allocate 26.9% of their marketing program budget to hosted and sponsored events. . Like most businesses, you’re probably seeing an increased budget allocation for events, so you need event technology that can run all of your events — no matter the format, size, or type — more easily.

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Why do Event Marketers Receive More Credit and Respect Than Event Planners?

Endless Events

Our conversation today comes from a question sent in by one of our listeners named Genesis. She asked, “Why do event marketers receive more credit and respect than event planners?” . Event marketers and event planners do, in fact, often receive credit, financial support, and recognition differently, which makes this an excellent question. As the Brew Crew will discuss, the reasons for this difference in treatment are complicated and can vary from person to person and company to company. .

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Meetings Recovery Continues Upward Trajectory, According to New Report

Smart Meetings

Two-thirds of meeting professionals have reported the recovery of the hospitality industry to more than half of 2019 levels and one-third reported having reached beyond recovery to 80% of 2019 levels, according to new research by IACC’s new report, Meeting Room of the Future Barometer Late—November 2022. In the report of 98 global venue operators, Europe (including Sweden, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Belgium, and the Netherlands) and the Americas are showing encouraging signs of a meetings indu

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Preparatory actions for Data Space for Tourism launched to harness full potential of EU tourism

ETC Corporate

The European Travel Commission (ETC), Modul University, the City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA), and ForwardKeys have joined forces to set the foundation for the development of a secure and trusted Data Space for Tourism (DSFT). The project is funded by the EU and aims to enable all European tourism stakeholders to share and access relevant data when required.

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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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Biggest Economic Impact? Event Planners Weigh in

Convene by PCMA

Many planners responding to the October Dashboard survey said rising F&B and AV costs represented their biggest budgeting challenge for in-person meetings. (Two Dudes Photo). It had been nearly five months since we had last checked in with the business events community to get a sense of how they saw the future taking shape when we sent out an invitation to participate in our dashboard series in early October.

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The Next Generation of Meeting Planners: A Profile

MeetingsNet

In his mid-twenties, Tomell Harbison of Talley Management Group taps into the mindset of fellow young professionals to create association events that appeal to everyone. It seems that most meeting planners get into the business by accident, rather than spending their grade-school years thinking, “When I grow up, I’d sure like to organize professional-education conferences.”.

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How has Social Media Changed the Tourism Industry?

Solimar International

The tourism industry looked very different merely 10 years ago. At that time, widespread internet usage had already wildly changed the landscape of the industry, increasing customer autonomy from the days of travel agency appointments and packages. But the explosion of social media platforms between 2006 and 2010 connected individuals around the world like never before, paving the way for another industry upheaval under social media marketing.

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Top Social Media Channels for Event Organizers

Convene by PCMA

As part of our Events Industry Forecast , Convene asked Sara Fellows, director of social media at mdg, to pick which social-media channels she thinks are best for promoting events. Here’s what she had to say. (User statistics came from Sprout Social.). Instagram. 2 billion monthly global active users. With the recent changes to Instagram’s algorithm favor- ing discoverability and the rise in popularity of Reels, it’s hard to compete with the way this platform helps events to get discovered by ne

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Hotels Chase the Money, Leave Groups in the Lurch

MeetingsNet

Does your hotel contract make it easy for a hotel to relocate your business? Are you ready to respond aggressively if it does? If your hotel contract was written before or during the Covid pandemic, you’d better watch your back. In the current climate where high demand for group space is driving up rates, unilateral cancellations by hotels have become increasingly common—and host organizations are often not well protected by their contracts.

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TWT: Delta Gets Red Rope on SkyClub, IATA Says Fliers Are (Mostly) Happy

Smart Meetings

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. Delta Air Lines Tightens Restrictions on SkyClub, Raises Fees. Delta Air Lines has announced that in order to “preserve premium experience” after members have complained of over-crowding in SkyClubs some restrictions will be added and fees raised.

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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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Aloha! Meet your Hawaii Specialty Team

Fox World Travel

?????????? ???????????? ????????????! We are sharing wonderful news from vacation travel. We are launching a new Hawaii specialty team. This new team features eight certified Hawaiian experts who have traveled and studied the Hawaiian Islands to offer you the best recommendations for accommodations, tours, and activities to maximize your next Hawaiian vacation.

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Allyson Felix: Standing up for What You Believe in

Convene by PCMA

Allyson Felix, who won 11 medals over five Olympic Games, is the most decorated Olympic track and field athlete ever. For a runner, Allyson Felix was a late bloomer. She didn’t discover that she had a gift until she joined her high-school track team, Felix wrote in a column in Magnolia magazine. By age 18, however, she had entered her first Olympics, “and never looked back.”.

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5 Ways to Practice Gratitude at Your Events

MeetingsNet

The meeting experience is often more about how attendees feel rather than what they think. One way to generate positive feelings is to design experiences that encourage gratitude. Although the holiday season is often when we’re reminded of what we’re most thankful for, there are many benefits to practicing gratitude on a consistent basis. Studies have shown that daily or weekly reflections of thankfulness lead to a happier, more optimistic outlook and stronger, more positive relationships.

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Smart Moves in Laguna Beach, Dubai and More

Smart Meetings

Wagner Muhly. Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Most recently, Muhly was director of group sales for Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. Rachel O’Neill-Cusey. Visit Laguna Beach in California named O’Neill-Cusey CEO.

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6 Tips for Writing Perfect Live Event Script

InEvent

Do you have an important event coming up for which you need to prepare carefully? Don’t worry, it’s not as difficult as it looks. We suggest that you follow just six tips to easily and professionally create your perfect and exclusive script. You need to plan even the little things Do not forget that, in … Post 6 Tips for Writing Perfect Live Event Script showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Branding 101 for Tourism Businesses

Tourism eSchool

Home. Branding 101 for Tourism Businesses. By Paige Rowett. Published on December 1, 2022. Your brand is the most powerful marketing weapon your tourism business has at it's disposal. Your brand represents your Reputation and your Promise to potential customers. A brand is not just a logo, it's a bunch of ideas and feelings that your customers and employees have about your business.

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N.Y. Passes New Hospitality Laws Aimed at Human Trafficking

MeetingsNet

All customer-facing employees at hotels must now be trained to recognize signs of trafficking, while information helpful to victims must be posted in public. One planning veteran says the new laws could help the meetings industry push for similar action nationwide. On the heels of her re-election as governor of New York, Kathy Hochul signed eight bills into law in mid-November that focus on combatting human trafficking across the hospitality and travel industries.

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WalletHub’s Top Vegan-friendly Cities for Meeting Makers

Smart Meetings

Sustainability and accessibility are now essential ingredients for a meeting menu. Roughly 2% of Americans identify as following a vegan diet free of animal by-products—that is 6.6 million people who require healthy, tasty meat-alternative options for dining at events. For meeting professionals looking for places that can accommodate this growing population, WalletHub recently released a survey ranking the most vegan-friendly cities in America.

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Kayla Leska Promoted to Vice President, Tourism Public Relations

DCI

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is pleased to announce that Kayla Leska has been promoted to vice president of public relations within its Tourism Practice. During the last decade, Kayla has crafted strategic communications plans and implemented tactical programs for U.S. destinations from California to Iowa to Florida, and international destinations from Barbados to Scotland to Japan.

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OIC Group and Federcongressi&eventi with the prestigious IAPCO ‘Collaboration Award’

Travel Daily News

The Progetto Mentore initiative began in 2010 from the Federcongressi&eventi Learning Center and was supported for the third consecutive year by OIC Group, it fully reflects the strategic objectives which focus on professional development, training and mentoring of young talents that are taking their first steps in the meeting industry.

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Eurostar reignites focus on global MICE travel

Travel Daily Media

The post Eurostar reignites focus on global MICE travel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Eurostar, the high-speed rail service linking the UK and mainland Europe, is re-igniting its focus on meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) travel by showcasing the ease of travelling from London to IBTM World in Barcelona by international high-speed rail.

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The Magic of Winter Weddings

Special Events

Inspiration for creating heartwarming events during the chilly season

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Live Shopping Events: 5 Keys to Getting Started With Success

Eventtia

On November 24, 2022, we were delighted to host a new Get Together Live session , with Mauricio Palacio, CEO at Eventtia, Marc Sorli, Head of Live Commerce at Multiplica and Laurent Dunys, CEO and cofounder at Shoply. During this 60 minutes session, broadcasted Live for European and Latin American brands, retailers and agencies, our speakers shared the key lessons they have learned these last few months in helping some of the most renowned brands and retailers, in the implementation of their Liv

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Over 100,000 connections made at IBTM World 2022

Travel Daily News

Over 2,200 exhibiting companies from 150 countries around the world were in attendance, including the CVBs of Spain, Ireland, Brussels, Croatia, The Czech Republic, Canada, Malaysia, Jordan, Bahrain, Canada, Miami, Las Vegas and Boston, as well as Meliá Hotels and Barceló Hotels.

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What is a Mortgage Buydown? Lower Interest Rates with this Strategy

Redfin

When you decide to buy a house , you’re not only committing to paying for the purchase price of the home but also the interest rate on your mortgage loan – the cost of borrowing money from your mortgage lender. . With today’s high mortgage rates, many homebuyers are seeing their purchasing power plummet as their potential monthly payments skyrocket.

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Calgary: Where Creativity Comes to Life

Convene by PCMA

Calgary offers event organizers and their groups an unbeatable portfolio of event venues and attractions. As a natural resource hub and an emerging leader in wind, solar, and renewables, Calgary has a well-earned reputation as a global energy capital. However, the largest city in Alberta is also powered by a different kind of fuel: Artistic innovation.

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How To Make Marketing Automation Work For Your Virtual Event

Eventtia

Online resources like ebooks, videos, and articles have been popular for a while; however, they don’t replace human interaction. Virtual events erupted in 2020 as they filled the void for in-person events, and they seem to be here to stay. Recently, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a virtual event that reached around 7,000 students across the state of Missouri.

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GBTA Ladders programme welcomes ATPI

Travel Daily News

ATPI’s Stevie-Leigh Harrison, digital services manager, and Vishal Sawant, commercial director – Asia, have become mentees on the programme, which will allow them to deepen industry connections, further trade knowledge, and build their business travel management acumen.

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How to Turn Your Next Event into an Award-Winner

Special Events

Tips for creating an award-winning event

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A Destination and Tourism Business’s Guide to Working with Digital Influencers

Tourism eSchool

Word of mouth is one of the most trusted forms of advertising for a tourism brand, as it relates to influencing the behaviours of potential customers. The concept of word of mouth as a marketing tactic is not new, however, the dynamic of word of mouth marketing has been greatly empowered through the rise of social media. Social Media has introduced a new level of individual influence; where people can establish and contribute to global communities that can’t possibly be matched in the phys

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How to Conduct a Situation Analysis to Develop a Tourism Strategy?

Solimar International

What is A Situation Analysis? A successful tourism destination requires situation analysis. Traveling to a destination can feel like an individual journey. But, did you know that most tourism destinations develop thoughtful strategies to ensure their destinations attract visitors in intentional and measured ways? A tourism strategy is designed to highlight a destination’s best aspects, such as food and history, while also offering solutions to tourism challenges that a destination might face, s

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2023 UFI Awards open for entries

Travel Daily News

UFI launches its annual UFI Awards celebrating best practices in the global exhibition industry. Deadline for all award submissions is 15 March 2023.

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5 Effective Ways to Track Event Marketing Performance

InEvent

With over 33 thousand conferences, business meetings, and tradeshows held annually, the United States is the world’s most competitive ground for offline events. The demand is always there – even despite the COVID restrictions, millions of prospects are looking for in-person opportunities to interact with brands – but you can only capitalize if you are … Post 5 Effective Ways to Track Event Marketing Performance showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Meet Detroit: The City That Moves You

Convene by PCMA

Detroit’s impact on American music began with blues and jazz in the 1920s and continues today. (Charles Falsetti). When Convening Leaders kicks off in January, make sure you put Visit Detroit’s experiential activation at the top of your must-visit list. It’s where you’ll experience the evolution of music and the impact that Detroit has had on the industry.

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Fox World Travel launches Hawaii specialty team

Fox World Travel

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Dec 1, 2022) – This December, Fox World Travel announced the launch of a new Hawai’i specialty team. The new Vacation Travel team features eight certified Hawaiian experts who have traveled and studied the Hawaiian Islands to offer the best recommendations for an exceptional Hawaiian experience. “We are excited to make this new […].

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