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Get the Most from Your Everyday Productivity Tools with These Tips

MeetingPool

When you work in the events industry, you need your productivity tools to keep up with the speed of business. Many of these popular solutions have secrets that can help you get work done in no time, if you know how to use them. To help you make the most of your productivity tools, here […].

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An Operator’s Choice: Western versus Local Tour Guides

Path Destination Management

It wasn’t too long ago that pretty much every adventure travel trip had a ‘Western’ tour guide leading it or, at the very least, accompanying local tour guides. Then over the last 20 years, more and more tour operators started marketing that their trips were operated with local tour guides and therefore allowing you, the DMC, to tell your customers that they will learn more, experience more and have a more ‘real’ experience.

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Lonely Planet partners with CrowdRiff to bring visitor visuals into digital Tourism Solutions

Crowdriff

Tourism boards can amplify their online footprint through an innovative new partnership between Lonely Planet and CrowdRiff, pairing the experts in travel with the leading visual marketing platform for travel and tourism brands. Lonely Planet’s Digital Tourism Solutions program provides new and inventive ways for destinations to reach travelers on Lonelyplanet.com.

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Keep Your Guests Comfortable During Hot Summer Months

Memory Makers

Summer time and the living is easy, as the song goes. It is also hot, with average summer daytime temperatures in southern Idaho in the 90s. If you are planning an outdoor event and you don't plan for the heat, your guests will leave early or perhaps not attend at all. Fortunately, with a bit of planning, there are a number of ways to keep your guests from melting in the heat.

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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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Happy to Seize the Throne from King Content

Conferences that Work

Honored to be included on MeetingsNet’s annual Changemaker list, which “recognizes 20 outstanding meetings professionals for their efforts to move their organizations and the industry forward in unique and positive ways” Here’s the description of my “quest to topple outdated models, including the one based on the idea that ‘content is king’ ” Making Change.

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17 Dos and Don'ts for Using Social Media at Weddings

BizBash

These days, most weddings aren't complete without an original Instagram hashtag or a customized geofilter on Snapchat—both of which encourage.

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Sheep View: How The Faroe Islands Created a Tourism Sensation On A Shoestring Budget

Crowdriff

It all began with the goal of getting the Faroe Islands on the map — literally. The little known island nation, made up of 18 small volcanic landmasses halfway between Iceland, Norway and Scotland, totals less than 1,400 square kilometers, and is too small to be included on most world maps. In 2012 the country’s tourism board set aside a budget equal to less than $340,000 USD for its small team of six, with the lofty goal of doubling its tourism industry by 2020 and securing its place on o

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What’s Your Number-One Rule for Events?

BizBash

“All of my client reps, project managers, and crew chiefs start in the trenches. It’s important that everyone understands what.

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MPISCC Hosts Buzzworthy Awards And Installation Gala

BizBash

The Southern California Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPISCC) celebrated its 2017 Awards & Installation Gala in a grand way.

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See How YouTube Created Five Distinct Events at One Convention

BizBash

The eighth annual VidCon—a online-video convention held annually at the Anaheim Convention Center—ran from June 22 to 24, drawing roughly.

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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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10 Best Ideas of the Week: a Cocktail-Mixing Bike, Shakespearean Tote Bags, a Retro Gas Station-Theme Beer Bar

BizBash

This week's roundup includes Patrón's cocktail-mixing bike at the spirit brand's experiential cross-country tour; Shakespearean tote bags at TNT's Will.

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7 Fresh Decor and Activity Ideas for a Carnival-Theme Event

BizBash

Brick-and-mortar stores these days are working to emphasize their experiential offerings as a way to compete with online shopping, and.

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Patrón’s First Cross-Country Tour Creates Interactive Tasting Experience Based on Social Media Data

BizBash

Patrón is using a new strategy to encourage consumers to experience tequila this summer. For the first time, the brand.

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See Who's Speaking at BizBash Live: Los Angeles

BizBash

Tackling topics such as how to legally plan events with marijuana and what you need to know about augmented reality.

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June 26, 2017: Protests and Celebrations Highlight Weekend Pride Events, Local Activists Protest Los Angeles Olympic Bid, How a New Jersey Venue Became a Hub for K-Pop Events

BizBash

1. PROTESTS AND CELEBRATIONS HIGHLIGHT WEEKEND PRIDE EVENTS: This weekend's Pride celebrations in New York, San Francisco, Minneapolis, and other.

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How a Toronto Blue Jays Benefit Celebrated Canada's 150th Anniversary

BizBash

As 2017 marks the 150th anniversary of Canada’s Confederation, numerous events in Toronto and other Canadian cities are incorporating an.

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24 Bright Ideas From Spring Benefits

BizBash

From a marshmallow wall in Toronto to live penguins in Chicago to floral projections in New York, here are the.

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See a Workout That Turned Into a Networking Event

BizBash

Sources of inspiration for event planners are everywhere—if they know where to look. Case in point: Tom Kehoe, president of.

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Why a 9-Foot-Tall Genie Predicted Straphangers' Vacation Plans

BizBash

As part of a live tie-in to its “Found in Miami” advertising and marketing campaign, the Greater Miami Convention &

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See How Biometric Data Turned Skateboarding Into Art

BizBash

Brands have used biometric data analysis from Lightwave to measure crowd reaction at events in the past. For example Pepsi did it.

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9 Rental Items Made From Unconventional Materials

BizBash

From a graffiti sofa and tin bars to glass napkin rings and geodes, these unorthodox rental items add a new.

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June 29, 2017: Judge May Settle Comic Con Naming Dispute, Oscar Board Announces 774 New Members in Latest Diversity Push, Snapchat Makes it Easier to Create Custom Filters

BizBash

1. JUDGE MAY SETTLE COMIC CON NAMING DISPUTE: A federal judge may have to resolve a long-running name dispute between.

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June 30, 2017: Vegas Taco Bell Will Host Weddings This Summer, Fan-to-Fan Ticket Exchange Company to Launch in U.S., Film Academy Increases Number of Women on Board of Governors

BizBash

1. VEGAS TACO BELL WILL HOST WEDDINGS THIS SUMMER: For Taco Bell fans in search of an unconventional wedding venue.

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June 27, 2017: How Competition From Airbnb Is Leading to Hotel Design Changes, Trump Event Planner Defends Her New Role as Housing Official, Milwaukee Music Festival Plans to Expand Brand After 50-Year Anniversary

BizBash

1. HOW COMPETITION FROM AIRBNB IS LEADING TO HOTEL DESIGN CHANGES: More hotel brands are redesigning properties to make rooms.

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June 28, 2017: Inside the Competition Between Online Travel Agencies and Hotel Brands, Toronto Hotel to Drop Trump Name, Facebook to Live Stream Champions League Soccer Events

BizBash

1. INSIDE THE COMPETITION BETWEEN ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCIES AND HOTEL BRANDS: With summer travel season almost in full swing, online.

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