Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 11, 2018
If companies seem a little less jolly this holiday season, it may not be your imagination. Only 65 percent of companies plan to host a party this year, according to the 2018 Holiday Party Survey Report released by Challenger, Gray & Christmas. This is the lowest number since 2009. Last year, almost 73 percent of companies held holiday parties. It may not be because your boss is a Scrooge.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Three years ago Will Curran wanted to find a way to stand out in a crowded space, doing what he loves best – talking to people. Just as important to Will was thinking about how to develop and deliver meaningful content for event professionals, by event professionals in an engaging format. While EventIcons has been through iterations of delivery, the premise, the core that we can and should learn from each other has remained!
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Motivation Excellence
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Gaining budget approval for your incentive program can be a challenge. In our latest article , we detail the steps to take to achieve upper management buy-in. The post Incentive Budget Design appeared first on VIKTOR.
Social Tables
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Marketers and event planners are aware and know too well how stressful their life can be. Planning a conference, planning an event for a huge crowd, an event where you are supposed to present your company, products, services, etc. That isn’t easy. Even the most seasoned event planners sometimes have to take a breather and step down. In order to reduce the chances of that happening to you, take a look at some tips and tricks that will help you deal with stress better and boost your productivity.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 14, 2018
From shielding yourself, your clients and your livelihood from data breaches and legal liability to protecting your attendees in case of an emergency, here are the apps, tips and checklists that will help keep you and everyone else safe and secure. -->. The post Your All-Encompassing, Need-to-Know Security Guide appeared first on Smart Meetings.
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 10, 2018
We are biased against creativity. Though most people say they admire creativity, research indicates we actually prefer inside -the-box thinking. “In an article for Slate, Jessica Olien debunks the myth that originality and inventiveness are valued in US society: “This is the thing about creativity that is rarely acknowledged: Most people don’t actually like it.” She cites academic studies indicating that people are biased against creative minds.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Crowdriff
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Meet Natalie! Natalie has been working at CrowdRiff for just over a year as a Tourism Partnerships Manager. When she’s not at CrowdRiff, Natalie loves music, going to live shows and salsa dancing! Fun fact, Natalie also speaks five languages! Get to know Natalie more (and her advice on excelling in sales!) in our latest episode of 10(ish) Questions with a CrowdRiffer.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Three weeks after Hyatt Corporation confirmed that it would cut planner commissions, thereby following the lead of three other large hospitality companies, Meeting Planners Unite held its first conference in Washington, D.C. The group that started in the wake of Marriott International’s decision to pay 7 percent instead of 10 percent commission brought 70 event professionals to Walter E.
One10 Marketing
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Article originally appeared in the December issue of Corporate & Incentive Travel. . The Society of Incentive Travel Excellence (SITE) developed the Certified Incentive Travel Professional (CITP) designation earlier this year to standardize and verify the skills of incentive travel professionals while promoting overall expertise across the industry and bringing validity to the profession.
Memory Makers
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Star Barn, located in downtown Star, Idaho, has been a popular and affordable location for weddings, receptions, church and community events. The barn has closed and will be for the foreseeable future while the owners make needed repairs to bring the barn up to code. If you have an event scheduled at the barn in 2019 or 2020, and you have not been contacted by the owners, you will need to contact them as soon as possible.
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
DECEMBER 11, 2018
When running events, networking comes as a by-default element of the attendee experience.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 13, 2018
A college elective changed the trajectory of Holly Valenti’s career from prepharmacy to hospitality. During a summer semester at University of New Orleans, she was inspired to switch majors after taking Harsha Chacko’s course, “Intro to Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism.”. “He is so passionate and knowledgeable about the tourism industry, I didn’t think twice about starting over,” she says.
BizBash
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Last week, Pantone announced its color of the year for 2019—living coral. This vibrant hue “embraces us with warmth and.
Endless Events
DECEMBER 13, 2018
In the 5+ years we have been pumping out content for event profs on the blog, we’ve had a handful of posts stand out above the rest. We want to give you the all the tricks, secret tips, and event inspiration and trends that will help make your events rise above the rest. So we’ve compiled our most popular, shared, and controversial posts of all time.
PXCom Media
DECEMBER 13, 2018
: 2 minutes Have a break, have a TOTEC! “Whether it is for a private or a professional trip, the traveler wants a personalized, rich and fluid process. To better be in the interests of the customer, collaborator and companies, Business Travel and Leisure players will have to make the technology transparent, offer a friction-free experience and make real time a unit of time.”.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 11, 2018
On the heels of multiple studies showing that event professionals are increasingly being asked to do more with less, Smart Meetings asked a veteran planner for tips on how to create “wow” on a budget. Doug McPhee , Experient senior global account manager, recently spoke at CMP Conclave in Birmingham, Alabama, on this very topic and shared the 10 things that can trim the bottom line without sacrificing the end-product.
BizBash
DECEMBER 13, 2018
To celebrate the brand’s 60th anniversary and the diversity of Canada, Lego recently unveiled a massive mural created with 663,552.
Crowdriff
DECEMBER 13, 2018
It’s an exciting time to be a marketer in arts & culture. With so much new tech in digital marketing, museums are able to reach larger audiences with more engaging experiences than ever before. At this scale, it can be tough to keep up with trends in the world of museum marketing. That’s why we pulled together this roundup of great publications, blogs, and one-of-a-kind resources for museum marketers that make it easy to stay up to date with what’s happening in the industry.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Photo credit: International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Suppliers are lured to IAEE Expo! Expo! by the opportunities to do business with existing clients and to establish new partnerships. Much of the action takes place on the trade show floor and during social gatherings. “Getting just one good introduction or contract accomplishes my goal if I can book something because of it,” says Greg DeSandy, director of sales and event services at Cobo Center Detroit Regional Conven
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 10, 2018
It’s the holidays, and we all know what that means: it’s cold, it’s stressful and illness is in the air. Whether you’re traveling, filling out reports in the office or working hard at an event, it’s easy to catch something if you’re not being careful. Flu shots can’t protect you from the annoyance of a lingering common cold. So, if you’re working hard this winter, you might want to take extra precautions.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Participants in IAEE Expo! Expo! 2018 in New Orleans were granted a behind-the-scenes look at activities—including a peek at kitchen preparations and backstage waiting rooms—at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center as well as a glimpse of some of the exciting future plans. The center, which boasts 1.1 million sq. ft. of space—making it the sixth-largest convention center in the United States—is being renovated as part of a five-year, $557 million capital improvement project.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Smart phones are smarter than ever, streaming has never been easier or more common, and the constantly connected technology of modern society is pushing events to jaw-dropping heights. That is, if your internet connection doesn’t crash. Ron Fariss. Thankfully, Ron Fariss, sales manager for the internet services division of meetings and events company PSAV , and the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host, had several suggestions for how planners can ensure they know what they are paying for with
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 13, 2018
Planners with upcoming meetings in Southern California should watch developments there closely in the next few days or weeks. This year of hotel strikes, with thousands of workers on picket lines across the country, may not yet be over. On Dec. 6, 7,500 employees at 24 hotels across several hotel companies in Los Angeles and Orange counties voted to strike if a new contract was not ratified by yesterday.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Smart phones are smarter than ever, streaming has never been easier or more common, and the constantly connected technology of modern society is pushing events to jaw-dropping heights. That is, if your internet connection doesn’t crash. Ron Fariss. Thankfully, Ron Fariss, sales manager for the internet services division of meetings and events company PSAV , and the most recent Smart Meetings webinar host, had several suggestions for how planners can ensure they know what they are paying for with
BizBash
DECEMBER 13, 2018
This year’s Art Basel in Miami Beach, which took place from December 4 to 8 at the Miami Beach Convention.
BizBash
DECEMBER 12, 2018
As one the largest food purveyors and food service distributors in the Northeast, Ace Endico knows what it means to.
BizBash
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Toronto has seen a rise in Christmas markets and winter light festivals in the past few years. This year, the latest.
BizBash
DECEMBER 14, 2018
Inspired by the iconic holiday window displays along Fifth Avenue, Jaguar sought to contribute to the New York City Christmas.
BizBash
DECEMBER 11, 2018
The founders of Refinery29's massively popular 29Rooms are listening. Now in its fourth year, organizers note that the event's attendees.
BizBash
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Every Saturday, New Yorkers and tourists alike make their way to the Upper East Side for a night of drinks.
BizBash
DECEMBER 11, 2018
Every Saturday, New Yorkers and tourists alike make their way to the Upper East Side for a night of drinks and naughty fun at ZAVO Restaurant and Lounge. The popular Midtown restaurant transforms its upstairs venue into a club, featuring performances.
BizBash
DECEMBER 10, 2018
Let’s be honest: A touch of '90s nostalgia can be welcome at any event, especially for those who grew up.
BizBash
DECEMBER 11, 2018
In Boston, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for the best restaurants.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 12, 2018
A new study by Freeman illustrates the dramatic role event data is playing in helping event professionals deliver bigger and better meetings. “ Data Benchmark Study ,” which was produced in partnership with Chief Marketer , showed that collecting and analyzing everything from attendance to leads and sales has the potential to positively influence decision-making and help event marketers and planners significantly improve the attendee experience.
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