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4 Reasons You Need to Have a Company Event

Endless Events

Company events can often be the first item chopped from the budget in an effort to save money. Some people don’t think company events are necessary and that they would be the least noticeable items to cut. Given the choice to cut the weekly catered lunch, new desk chairs, or a company event, most people believe the company event is the easiest budget item to trim.

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Casinos Cash in on Sports Gaming Legalization

Smart Meetings

Since the Supreme Court legalized sports betting at the national level this year, gaming properties have made millions and are positioned to capitalize on the coming football season while diversifying their appeal for large groups of visitors. The May decision to overturn 1992’s Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act could put a dent in the $150 billion off-the-book betting industry while opening the door for fans at all levels to be more involved in their favorite sports.

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I’m thinking about … starting something new!

Techsytalk

I always like to start new things, and fall is a great time to launch something I’ve been planning for a few weeks now. As my followers know, I’ve done podcasts before, but now I’m excited to announce an all-new format that will be quick, inspiring and fun to listen to. My new mantra – #KeepItSimple and #MakeItImpactful! Check out episode 1 to learn more about what I have in store.

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Review: Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin

Travel Daily Media

The post Review: Mövenpick Asara Resort & Spa Hua Hin appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Seguing to Hua Hin for a quick getaway is like a refreshing glass of coconut water compared with the heady cocktail of life in Bangkok. The peace and calm of the seaside, just a couple of hours down the highway, is in such contrast to the Thai capital that it is no surprise that Hua Hin is so popular for a weekend away for Thai locals, expats and tourists seeking another side of Tha

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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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Live From ILEA Live – #EventIcons Episode 126

Endless Events

Today’s episode is near and dear to our heart! We are live from ILEA Live! Joining us today are some of the best and brightest in the industry. As you probably guessed, it’s all about ILEA Live and how to grow as an event prof. But! Before we jump into that I think it’s important we take a step back and go over ILEA. Incase you have been living under a rock, International Live Events Association is a thriving association for global creative event professionals.

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What is Your Group’s Pizza Personality?

Smart Meetings

Chicago is a diverse, multi-layered city. You can see the complexity in its neighborhoods, its mix of blue, white and open-collar businesses—and its pizza. One way to experience all of these nuances is to take a walking tour of pizza joints designed by professional foodie Steve Dolinsky, author of the soon-to-be released Pizza City, USA: 101 Reasons Why Chicago Is America’s Greatest Pizza Town.

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Barceló Hotel Group set to launch third property in the UAE

Travel Daily Media

The post Barceló Hotel Group set to launch third property in the UAE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Spanish hospitality holding company, Barceló Hotel Group, has announced a new milestone in its regional expansion plans — the launch of Occidental IMPZ Dubai Conference and Events Centre , its third property in the UAE. Set to open in September 2018, Occidental IMPZ Dubai, Conference and Events Centre marks another step in the group’s goal of expanding its brand presence i

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How to trash your brand

Conferences that Work

If I could completely avoid flying American Airlines I would. Not because of the airline’s mediocre rankings in on-time arrivals, lost baggage, fees, and customer satisfaction. After all, there are some airlines that are even worse (Spirit, I’m looking at you ). No, it’s their infuriating habit of pitching credit cards to passengers on every flight.

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Take Your Next Chicago Meeting to New Heights

Smart Meetings

Prospects for a memorable meeting in Chicago are looking up as the birthplace of the skyscraper now has even more ways to engage attendees—including a brand-new Chicago Architecture Center (CAC), opening August 31, to celebrate the Windy City’s role in developing soaring skylines. What’s your group’s pizza personality? Meeting CAC Style.

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5 Key Takeaways From ESTO 2018

Crowdriff

Braving the Arizona sun in mid-summer might raise a few eyebrows, but for those that attended ESTO 2018 the destination and venue could not have been more perfect. Between the pool at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa and the conference happening within, CrowdRiff’s third visit to ESTO was a perfect balance of productivity and relaxation.

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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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What to Do if You’re About to Plan Your First Event

Eventtia

As a professional with five years of event-planning experience, I can say that even now, if I had to manage an event, I’d be highly stressed and anxious about the outcomes. So I understand how you must be feeling—you’ve never done anything like this before, but for some reason your manager asked you to handle the entire logistic operations of an event.

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How to Win at Negotiating AV Prices for Events

Endless Events

Have AV quotes bamboozled you before? You’re not alone there. And if you don’t understand the quote, it can be tricky to know how to negotiate on the price , or if you hold any power to negotiate whatsoever! The good news is, you do have that power. And all you need to put it into action is a little knowledge, which we’re about to arm you with. Get started with negotiating AV prices by: Learning AV lingo.

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Hawaii Hurricane Blows, But Doesn’t Ruin Paradise

Smart Meetings

An estimated 270,000 visitors are hunkered down in Hawaii at week’s end, experiencing or awaiting the onslaught of tempestuous seas, torrential rain and 110-mile-an-hour winds from Hurricane Lane. The rare tropical hurricane to brush this close to the Aloha State had weakened to a Category 2 storm Friday, but its slow progress—roughly 5 miles an hour—is expected to prolong the suffering.

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14 Colorful Ideas for a 1990s-Inspired Event

BizBash

Millennial nostalgia for the 1990s is nothing new, and event planners are increasingly drawing design inspiration from the decade’s funky.

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Live Updates: Focus on ASAE18 in Chicago

Smart Meetings

Couldn’t make it to Chicago for ASAE’s annual conference? Or even if you did, this is your hub for updates on news, session highlights and lessons learned. Bookmarking this page is your ticket to real-time updates and memories to last until we do it all again next year in Columbus. ASAE Knows a Thing or $69,000 about Giving Back to Chicago . What is Your Group’s Pizza Personality?

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Generation Gap When Dining On Company’s Dime

Smart Meetings

When jet-setting for work and living out of a suitcase, do you grab a bite at Mickey D’s or sit down for a juicy filet mignon? Do you try something local or stay in your comfort zone with a familiar chain? Your age may reveal the answer. Eating preferences from generation-to-generation are as far-ranging and vast as the book-sized Cheesecake Factory menu.

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5 Smart Moves: Who’s Cooking Edition—at Four Seasons, Wolfgang Puck & More

Smart Meetings

Jorge Gonzalez Jorge Gonzalez is returning to Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita as executive chef. He was previously employed by this property on Mexico’s Riviera Nayarit as chef de partie in 2003 and restaurant chef in 2010. In his new role, Gonzalez will oversee food and beverage operations and be hands-on in the concept and menu design of Dos Catrinas restaurant, opening in December.

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ASAE Knows a Thing or $69,000 about Giving Back to Chicago 

Smart Meetings

View from within McCormick Place. When the message from stage is one of valuing community, purpose and tradition, the pressure is on to walk the talk behind the scenes. The Center for Association Leadership (ASAE) delivered on its promise at ASAE Annual Meeting and Exposition in Chicago this week. The event drew a record 6,068 attendees and was a masterclass on how to give back effectively.

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9 Innovative Honey Experiences to Delight Your Group

Smart Meetings

The dedicated honey-making efforts of bees have been highlighted at hotels and resorts throughout the world in a vast array of ways, including hands-on activities, classes, spa treatments and foods. Some properties, including the following, recently have developed particularly innovative ways of blending honey into their offerings, which will be available to meeting groups in September, National Honey Month.

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Quiz: Are You a Meetings Industry Advocate?

Smart Meetings

The post Quiz: Are You a Meetings Industry Advocate? appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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Rating the MTV V.M.A.s: Event Producers Give 2018 Show a C+

BizBash

On Monday, MTV’s Video Music Awards returned to New York’s Radio City Music Hall—the venue that has been home to.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: Odwalla's VW Juice Van, Liquid Nitrogen S'mores Sundaes, a Candy Bathtub Installation

BizBash

This week's roundup includes Odwalla's VW juice van in New York; liquid nitrogen s'mores sundaes at Thrillist's adult summer camp.

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BKLYN Studios: Host Your Bash in Downtown Brooklyn

BizBash

Dream it, then build it in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. BKLYN Studios, the largest event venue in burgeoning Downtown Brooklyn, is now open for business. The innovative space is a canvas where your creativity can bring any event to life. With high.

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Corporate Engagement: Making Moments Matter

BizBash

LEO Events aspires to connect people to brands, hearts to minds, and thoughts to actions. We have helped clients of.

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August 20, 2018: Gretchen Carlson Defends Miss America Organization Against Bullying Accusations, Why Brands Are Opening Experiential Stores, 14 Injured After Storm Topples Entrance Structure at Backstreet Boys Concert

BizBash

1. GRETCHEN CARLSON DEFENDS MISS AMERICA ORGANIZATION AGAINST BULLYING ACCUSATIONS: Miss America chairman Gretchen Carlson is defending herself and the.

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August 22, 2018: Turner Shuts Down 'Rick and Morty'-Theme Pop-Up Bar After One Day, See Inside the World’s First Beer Hotel, V.M.A.s Ratings Hit New Low

BizBash

1. TURNER SHUTS DOWN 'RICK AND MORTY'-THEME POP-UP BAR AFTER ONE DAY: Drink Company, a Washington-based mixology and hospitality company.

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Podcast: Everything You Didn't Know About Table Linens (Episode 111)

BizBash

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik. Guest: Pablo Oliveira In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth Kormanik.

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BKLYN Studios: Host Your Bash in Downtown Brooklyn

BizBash

Dream it, then build it in the heart of Downtown Brooklyn. BKLYN Studios, the largest event venue in burgeoning Downtown.

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San Francisco's Top 100 Events 2018

BizBash

We’re living in a moment when society is obsessed with experiences. Every day, there’s another report announcing that the cult.

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August 21, 2018: V.M.A.s Highlighted by Camila Cabello Wins and Madonna’s Aretha Franklin Tribute, Trevor Noah to Host Global Citizen Festival Honoring Nelson Mandela Centennial, The Olympics Get Into Reality Television

BizBash

1. V.M.A.S HIGHLIGHTED BY CAMILA CABELLO WINS AND MADONNA?'S ARETHA FRANKLIN TRIBUTE: Camila Cabello took home the awards for Artist.

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Why This Food Event Had a Chicken Chandelier

BizBash

Most food events follow a standard format with chefs serving up samples behind tablecloth-covered stations, but only one offered up.

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Q & A: Catching Up With Marriott’s F&B Head Dana Pellicano

BizBash

Dana Pellicano is the vice president of food and beverage experience for Marriott International, Americas. She has more than 20.

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August 24, 2018: Aretha Franklin Funeral Will Be a Star-Studded Event With 19 Performers, Rihanna Will Close Out New York Fashion Week, Asia Argento Withdraws as Music Festival Curator Following Sexual Assault Accusations

BizBash

1. ARETHA FRANKLIN FUNERAL WILL BE A STAR-STUDDED EVENT WITH 19 PERFORMERS: The funeral of Aretha Franklin will be a.

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August 23, 2018: Glamour Expands Women of the Year Awards, How Networks Will Handle National Anthem During N.F.L. Broadcasts, YouTube Music Partners With American Music Awards

BizBash

1. GLAMOUR EXPANDS WOMEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS: Glamour magazine is expanding its annual Women of the Year Awards and.

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Is L.A.'s Two Bit Circus the Future of Corporate Teambuilding?

BizBash

“You were born knowing how to have fun. You got busy and might have forgotten. We’re here to help you.

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