MeetingsNet

MAY 19, 2017

Your senior execs aren’t as different from your Millennial attendees as you may think. The tech-savvy, experience-hungry, and social media-sharing generation now coming into the workforce is not ready to settle for the same old meeting model. In a recent MeetingsNet webinar , Play With a Purpose’s Chief Idea Sparker Sharon Fisher outlined nine characteristics that drive this latest addition to the conference scene, and some ideas on how to get them involved and keep them engaged.

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MeetingPool

MAY 19, 2017

Social media is still a dominant force in the consumer tech space, leading to more information being created on a daily basis than may have ever been seen before. But separating the content you want from the rest of the noise can be a challenge for dedicated events professionals. Luckily, content curation tools have come […].

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Conferences that Work

MAY 15, 2017

When I’m presenting and sharing my conviction that experiential learning is far superior to broadcast learning, it would be pretty hypocritical for me to lecture. It would also be pretty ineffective. As Stephen Jenkinson says: “…when expressed properly, teachings don’t function as symbols or metaphors…they are an incarnation of what they are advocating.” —Stephen Jenkinson, On How We Deny Our Mortality , The Sun Magazine. “Teachings are an incarnation of what they a

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Crowdriff

MAY 18, 2017

South Africa is a land of diverse cultures, of world-class wines and breathtaking views, of mega metropolises and sun soaked coasts; all of which catch the average visitor completely by surprise. That is because when most people consider visiting the country they tend to focus on safari adventures, and little else. In an effort to expose prospective tourists to the other wonders the country has to offer, South African Tourism had amassed an extensive library of content over the years, featuring

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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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MeetingsNet

MAY 18, 2017

From marketing to scheduling to formatting, here’s how you can get the most people to get the most out of the webinars your organization produces. Webinars are a lot of work, but they also are a great way to share background information for an on-site flipped-learning session at a conference, fill people in on the latest in your field, and generally help grow the knowledge base of people in your industry.

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MeetingPool

MAY 17, 2017

Augmented reality has become the talk of the town in almost every industry and with most consumers. This technology du jour gives users the ability to overlay digital displays onto anything from traditional photos to the action currently taking place around them. With so much talk circling around developments in this tech arena, it’s no […].

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BizBash

MAY 16, 2017

With summer coming up, it’s officially the season for outdoor entertaining. Rooftop spaces offer views that make for memorable backdrops.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 17, 2017

The post Chinese MICE island reopens appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The pagoda on Yanqi Island. Yanqi Island, the MICE destination close to Beijing, has reopened for the summer. Located 60km north of downtown Beijing, within Yanqi Lake, the island features a 594-room Kempinski-branded hotel, plus another 110-room property and 12 boutique hotels comprising 178 rooms.

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Memory Makers

MAY 16, 2017

Ashley and James are a California couple who love the outdoors. They wanted to do something unique for their wedding, something that reflects their personalities and interests. After considering numerous options, they decided to get married on Mount Everest at the base camp, complete with white gown, tuxedo and hiking boots. Adventure photographer Charleton Churchill was hired to accompany them and take a few photos.

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BizBash

MAY 19, 2017

This week's roundup includes roaming skincare bikes in Santa Monica, a floating selfie station in Toronto, summer-fruit floral arrangements in.

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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.

BizBash

MAY 19, 2017

Emphasizing the idea of paring down to bare essentials, Nestlé Water used a tiny-house activation to launch a line of.

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BizBash

MAY 15, 2017

One might not consider shoes go-to event decor, but many brands and event design companies have found ways to incorporate.

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BizBash

MAY 15, 2017

Lululemon is crisscrossing the United States and Canada this year in its Test Truck—a flashy, chromed-out truck transporting a state-of-the-art.

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BizBash

MAY 18, 2017

Flowers can add a major impact to events, so it's important to pick the right ones based on season, location.

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BizBash

MAY 17, 2017

Looking for a creative outlet from her job in finance, Stephanie Nass started throwing dinner parties for friends in her.

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BizBash

MAY 15, 2017

Defined Benefit Plan for self-employed professionals: everything you need to know about Defined Benefit Plan contribution limits, advantages, and disadvantages.

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BizBash

MAY 17, 2017

Since its launch in 2014, New York magazine's Vulture Festival has engaged its readers, along with pop-culture fanatics, with live.

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BizBash

MAY 16, 2017

Virtual reality has become a favored experience for brands and planners looking to incorporate a “wow” activity into their events.

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BizBash

MAY 17, 2017

Not only will the Grammy Awards be moving from Los Angeles back to New York in 2018—the after-parties and other.

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BizBash

MAY 18, 2017

To celebrate the launch of its 2017 outdoor collection, Room & Board’s Washington store took the party, well, outside, with.

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BizBash

MAY 18, 2017

1. DELTA THANKS EMPLOYEES IN MASSIVE FACEBOOK LIVE EVENT: Delta kicked off one of the longest Facebook Live events on.

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BizBash

MAY 17, 2017

Not only will the Grammy Awards be moving from Los Angeles back to New York in 2018—the after-parties and other.

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BizBash

MAY 19, 2017

1. STUDY FINDS WOMEN UNDERREPRESENTED AT U.S. FILM FESTIVALS: A new study of U.S. film festivals shows that women in.

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BizBash

MAY 18, 2017

As the event team from German business software company SAP began making plans for the 2017 edition of Sapphire Now.

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BizBash

MAY 15, 2017

1. L.A. OLYMPIC BID SEEKS TO CUT COSTS BY USING EXISTING VENUES: Los Angeles's 2024 Olympic bid is opting for.

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BizBash

MAY 17, 2017

1. JIMMY KIMMEL TO RETURN AS OSCARS HOST IN 2018: ABC and the Academy have announced that Jimmy Kimmel will.

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BizBash

MAY 16, 2017

1. TRUMP'S STAR POWER INCREASING TICKET SALES FOR MAR-A-LAGO EVENTS: President Donald Trump's star power is increasing ticket sales for.

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