Endless Events

MARCH 12, 2019

Today we are diving into MPI’s World Education Congress. The World Education Congress (WEC) is a gathering where both MPI members and non-members alike come to gain education, network and more. The event has grown to about 2500 attendees and each year MPI is working to raise the bar. They strive to change the way we meet and it’s working! In 2018 MPI’s World Education Congress had a complete overhaul.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2019

Cities across the United States are going green this weekend—not of the eco-friendly sort. They will be sporting all shades of green in celebration of the annual St. Patrick’s Day on Sunday. If you find yourself in one of these cities during the holiday, throw on some green, head to a pub, enjoy the festivities and embrace the culture. Chicago. Line up along the Chicago River at 9 a.m. to watch as it’s dyed an emerald green in celebration of the Irish holiday, followed by a parade —beginning on

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Eventbrite

MARCH 14, 2019

The major stages of event planning have stayed pretty much the same over the past decade — but the technology and planning itself? Not so much. Now, there are all sorts of new tools available that make the process faster, more collaborative, and easier to manage. From email marketing to social media advertising and partnering […]. The post Event Life Cycle: Before, During & After an Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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MeetingPool

MARCH 13, 2019

Hot tech is taking hold in the event space. Are you ready to try something new for your participants? Here are 6 different ways to leverage one of the newest trends in event tech — AI. Take a quick read and click through to learn more from some of the companies noted below. Chatbots Chatbots […].

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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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BizBash

MARCH 11, 2019

Get inspired by the color schemes, floral decor, and other design trends that have emerged from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and Emmy Awards.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2019

When the going gets tough, event professionals with an ownership mindset get going. Attendees at Smart Meeting Northwest at the year-old Hotel Interurban in Seattle learned how to shift from a victim mindset to that of a thriver by adopting the attitude of and being a powerful giver. The day started with Dr. Dan Diamond, a former street mime who now works as part of a disaster emergency response team deployed to places such as Haiti and New Orleans.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 13, 2019

The post United Airlines unveils meetings portal on Jetstream appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. United Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. United Airlines has launched its meetings portal as part of its Jetstream web offering. United claimed that the platform goes beyond its competitors. The new product makes managing travel and redeeming rewards for meetings and events quicker and more streamlined with enhancements that include discounts accessible in one business day

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Brownwell Incentive Travel

MARCH 13, 2019

Planning the perfect incentive trip comes naturally to Brownell’s experienced team of program managers. But what happens when there’s a bump in the road during your hard-earned getaway? Take a look at some real-life examples of how our team can ensure that your trip remains smooth, even when unexpected issues arise. Rain, rain, go AWAY! While we do our best to maintain every detail of our client’s trip, we haven’t been able to master controlling the weather yet.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2019

Washington has had the reputation as a good ole boys club for decades. If you weren’t in the inner circle, getting things done on Capitol Hill was an uphill battle, pun intended. However, times are changing. Not only are women taking over a larger portion of the seats at the table, a new wave of representatives is bringing about new opportunities for advancing legislation for associations.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 15, 2019

A recently released meetings-focused workbook for hoteliers can also help planners understand the negotiating leverage they have for each of their events. SocialTables—a Web-based event platform now under the Cvent corporate umbrella—recently published a guide aimed at hoteliers titled The Hotel Market Segmentation Workbook. Inside are tips and advice on how they can identify and court the types of group business that match the specific strengths of their property, and which will bring the most

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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.

Eventtia

MARCH 13, 2019

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Endless Events

MARCH 13, 2019

Taking the time for have an initial consult for event AV can save you many headaches later in planning. Did you know having an initial consult for event AV can save you time, money and more? The initial consult for event AV allows you to get into the fine details of your event and ask clarifying questions that may otherwise be missed in an email. This consult also allows you to really get a good feel for the people and teams you will be working with prior to the event. .

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 13, 2019

Altamer, Anguilla Located on the island’s Shoal Bay West Beach, Altamer Resort recently reopened Antilles Pearl Villa and unveiled Petit Topaz Villa. The Antilles Pearl is a five-bedroom, 12,000-square-foot villa. Included in this luxurious property is a 50-foot skywalk that protrudes over the sand and a rooftop terrace that provides a 360-degree view.

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 14, 2019

Off-season dates and rates attract social, athletic, and youth groups with good reason: Winter weather can complicate fly-in business events. On Wednesday, March 13, nearly 70 percent of flights to and from Denver International Airport—about 1,400 in total—were canceled due to a "bomb cyclone" that delivered eight inches of snow and 80 mile-per-hour winds, causing a zero-visibility situation for several hours.

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Eventtia

MARCH 12, 2019

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Endless Events

MARCH 15, 2019

Event tech trends are evolving faster than ever before. We are seeing giant leaps forward in technology. These giant leaps forward impact and shape the way we execute and plan events. The event tech trends we are listing today are being used everywhere at events and behind the scenes in planning. Below you can watch Will Curran of Endless Events , Alex Plaxen of Little Bird Told Media talk all about their favorite 2019 Event Tech Trends at GOWEST.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 14, 2019

This past week, San Francisco-based Airbnb acquired HotelTonight , which could dramatically increase the fluidity of travel and get rid of potential hiccups. As a part of Airbnb’s mission to create an end-to-end travel platform, this move will allow meeting planners and attendees to book hotels last-minute with less hassle—whether it be weeks or days ahead.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2019

Sure, Caesars Entertainment was drawn to Event Design Collective ’s expertise and worldwide success in establishing a partnership that will offer a free certificate program to 1,000 meeting professionals and Caesar’s team members. But what piqued Caesars’ interest—and what differentiates it from some other event design programs—is the strong emphasis on personal interaction and engagement.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2019

We have a tradition here at Smart Meetings. We put our Smart Women in Meetings nominees to the test. We ask them about their inspiration, their leadership style and their legacy. While there are no right answers, we are looking for women who have thought about these important topics enough to verbalize where they came from, where they are going and how they plan to get there.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 15, 2019

Every event planner wants to deliver outstanding experiences that attract, engage and delight attendees. But to make an event extraordinary, you must think big. As the experiential marketing trend continues to grow, so do the possibilities for what planners can achieve with big equipment. Some businesses, such as Benefit Cosmetics and Dinner in the Sky , use aerial platforms to create unique experiences that stand out.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2019

If you are still reeling from losing an hour to daylight saving time, maybe you need to take 45 minutes off to recover. In honor of National Nap Day , Smart Meetings rounded up the best hotels around the world where you can close your eyes and unplug. Whether you are at the airport with a long layover, or on a business trip in Switzerland or Las Vegas staggering from one conference session to another, many properties offer you creative ways to relax and recharge.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2019

TJ Pierri Hotel Zoe in San Francisco has named Pierri as general manager. Before Hotel Zoe, Pierri served in the role of resort manager at Lansdowne Resort and Spa in Leesburg, Virginia. He’s held leadership positions in food and beverage as well as hotel operations for properties across the country, including The Arrabelle at Vail Square in Colorado, Sunriver Resort in Bend, Oregon, and Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, California.

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Endless Events

MARCH 11, 2019

Is your event safe from major event cybersecurity risks? Are you doing everything you can to secure your online data from attacks? As event profs, we hold so much data within our registrations, software, and events. We have peoples addresses, credit card numbers, emails, phone numbers, even flight, and hotel information. If you aren’t protecting people’s information you are making yourself and your clients an easy target for a cyber breach.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 12, 2019

On Sunday morning, Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed six minutes after takeoff from Adidas Ababa, Ethiopia, killing all 157 aboard. It is the second of the new Boeing 737 Max 8 aircrafts to crash in the past few months, following Lion Air’s fatal plunge into the sea after departing from Indonesia last October. These twin catastrophes, understandably, have prompted strong reactions.

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