Sat.Dec 03, 2016 - Fri.Dec 09, 2016

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What Could Possibly Go Wrong When Planning an Event? 5 Things You Need to Watch Out For

Social Tables

Planners today have to be on top of every detail to ensure an event is flawless. However, any event planner can tell you, that in reality, that’s no easy task. While you think you may have your event all wrapped up, and are marching towards completion, you may need to be more prepared for a number of things that could possibly go wrong when planning an event.

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Should presenter contracts include a no brown M&Ms rider?

Conferences that Work

Van Halen ‘s 1982 World Tour performance contract contained a provision calling for them to be provided backstage with a bowl of M&Ms from which all the brown candies had been removed. Although this sounds like a self-indulgent rock-group’s outrageous whim, there was a sound business reason for inserting this peculiar request in the depths of a 53-page contract: “The M&Ms provision was included in Van Halen’s contracts not as an act of caprice, but because it serv

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5 Tips for Scripting a Captivating Event

MeetingsNet

By Josh Golden, Creative Director, PCI. Lights, music, action! How you can play up the drama to engage your audience. read more.

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5 Marketing Trends for Eventprofs to Leverage in 2017

MeetingPool

At The Meeting Pool, we’re always looking to the future to help our readers, friends, and clients continue to see ever greater success! We’re just a month away and we’re looking ahead to see what’s going to be big in 2017. Thanks to predictions from thought leaders in the technology and marketing space, we can […].

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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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10 Questions to Ask Equipment Rental Vendors Before an Event

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No matter how thorough and organized you are—no matter how good of a job you’ve done planning every detail—problems with equipment can quickly disrupt or even derail any event. From monitors and lighting, to sound boards and microphones, to tents and bouncy houses, equipment will always play a major role in your event. . Since a large percentage of equipment used for events is rented, it’s important to ask your equipment rental vendor the right questions to ensure your rental goes sm

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Announcing CrowdRiff’s New Visual Marketing Platform

Crowdriff

Today, people are taking inspiration and action from the visuals they see. We’re making all sorts of decisions from where we go for lunch that day all the way to where we choose to travel, based on visuals all the time. Knowing this, brands need to rethink the way they’re connecting with their audiences — to center their marketing around visual content.

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Improve Your Events with Intelligent Automation

MeetingPool

Coordinating large scale events is a challenge. Between managing the flow of speakers, maintaining schedules, and connecting participants, it can seem as though there is never an end to the necessary adjustments. Luckily, a number of event software solutions offer an intuitive interface that uses the latest in automated processing. Some of these tools work […].

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32 Business Name Ideas for Your New Event Planning Company

Social Tables

If you’re an aspiring event planner, you may be trying to come up with good business name ideas for event planning. A clever business name suggests creativity, which can be a key factor in getting that initial call from a prospective client. Your business name is a key part of your company’s brand and the personality you’re projecting out to the world.

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Small Destinations Doing Big Things with Visuals

Crowdriff

Does it feel like the large destinations are always getting all the spotlight? Sure, they’re doing some creative things, but sometimes that makes it seem like you need their large budgets and resources to keep up. Today we’re here to prove that with a splash of creativity, a bit of resourcefulness, and the right tools, destinations of any size can do big things with visual content.

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Want Attendees to Learn More? Dial It Back

MeetingsNet

How you can use “50 bits” to provide education that works with—instead of against—how our brains really work. read more.

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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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Technology takes off at ibtm world 2016

Travel Daily Media

The post Technology takes off at ibtm world 2016 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Meetings industry technology went mainstream at ibtm world 2016 in Barcelona last week. Many of the 3000 international exhibitors chose to showcase themselves by using the very latest virtual reality technology, videography, giant LED walls and illuminated flooring, just some of the inspiring innovations that brought ibtm world to life. . ibtm world.

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Play Ball: 7 Ideas for Sports Event Planning

Social Tables

There is nothing like a good sporting event to promote sportsmanship and friendly competition. When it comes to sports event planning, there may be some questions running through your mind over what is required in terms of logistics and venue layout. Here are a few ideas to help you organize an event that is fun and safe for participants and spectators alike. 1.

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18 Inspiring Ideas for Holiday Events This Season

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Want Attendees to Learn More? Dial It Back

MeetingsNet

How you can use “50 bits” to provide education that works with—instead of against—how our brains really work. read more.

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Sarovar expands portfolio in Gujarat

Travel Daily Media

The post Sarovar expands portfolio in Gujarat appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The new hotel has 99 rooms. Sarovar Hotels has opened a new upscale hotel in the state of Gujarat. The new Efcee Sarovar Portico Bhavnagar is a 99-room property located the centre of the city, which lies on the west side of the Gulf of Khambhat. It becomes Sarovar’s fourth hotel in Gujarat, following existing properties in Ahmedabad, Gandhidham and Rajkot. “We are delighted to be ope

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7 Ideas for Events Sports Planning

Social Tables

There is nothing like a good sporting event to promote sportsmanship and friendly competition. If you’re planning your first sporting event, there may be some questions running through your mind over what is required in terms of logistics and venue layout. Here are a few ideas to help you organize an event that is fun and safe for participants and spectators alike. 1.

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5 Ways to Create High-R.O.I. Meetings and Incentive Programs

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9 Destinations that are Charming Travelers on Twitter

Crowdriff

Creating a compelling, engaging social media presence as a destination marketing organization isn’t easy. You have to start a conversation. You have to find a unique way to highlight the best attractions, food, and drink, etc. So new followers and (eventually) visitors can find you, fall in love with your destination, and see you as a go-to resource as they make their travel plans.

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Jaipur’s Raj Mahal expands MICE facilities

Travel Daily Media

The post Jaipur’s Raj Mahal expands MICE facilities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The newly-renovated Mehfil Mahal ballroom. The Raj Palace hotel in Jaipur has completed a significant expansion of its conference and banqueting facilities. The famous Rajasthan hotel, which is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), has unveiled its newly-renovated Mehfil Mahal ballroom.

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Gala Event Planning: 6 Ideas to Get Started the Right Way

Social Tables

A gala is a bit of a broad term. For the most part, it entails an event on the more formal end. This means an enforced dress code, a dinner, live band, and entertainment in the form of a traditional dance. Galas can also be just a casual social outing or festival. Either way, gala events can really boost your brand reputation especially if it’s a corporate function designed to impress potential investors and high-end clients.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: Holiday-Theme 'Stranger Things' Decor, a Flip-Flop Ocean Wave, Patrón-Bottle Gift Bags

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Forecast: 9 New Ideas for Winter Events

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What You Need to Know About the New Trend in Conference Ticketing

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Why Live Video is an Event Marketer's Swiss Army Knife

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Why Luggage Was Used as Performance Art for Cyber Monday

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Art Basel 2016: Inside the Splashiest Events and Installations

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Washington’s Top 100 Events 2016

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Investing in Furniture Makes Events More Profitable

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L.A. Auto Show Parties: 8 Engaging Ideas From Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Volkswagen

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3 New Ideas for Entertaining in Dallas

BizBash

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Disney Turns Hollywood Into Hawaii for 'Moana' Premiere

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See How This Conference Engages Millions of People Who Don’t Attend

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4 New Ideas for Entertaining in Phoenix/Scottsdale

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3 New Ideas for Entertaining in Austin

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How the National Christmas Tree Lighting Became More Eco-Friendly

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