Sat.Jul 13, 2019 - Fri.Jul 19, 2019

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How WiFi 6 Will Change the Event Internet

Endless Events

When it comes to event internet, we always want the absolute best. You can actually scrap the event part of things. We just want the best internet always, period. However, Endless cares about making your events better at every turn, so let’s leave in it for now. As you’ve probably guessed by now, today’s Event Tech Podcast is serving all the freshest news on event internet.

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20 Ways to Advertise Your Event to Attract More Attendees

Eventbrite

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to event advertising. But there are essential channels and tactics that each event creator should experiment with. Here are five you should try. The post 20 Ways to Advertise Your Event to Attract More Attendees appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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How to Create Impactful Exhibitions Using Event Technology

Eventtia

Event technology is evolving faster than ever. In the past decade, the events industry has experienced a complete digital transformation. Nowadays, you can’t walk onto a showroom floor without experiencing some of the latest trends in event technology. In this article, we will discuss the important role that event technology plays in organizing successful events.

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Hacks for Growing Your Event Attendance [Podcast]

Maritz Global Events

You’d be surprised how many event strategists aren’t using the basics to prepare each year. Are you doing what is necessary to ensure you’re growing your event attendance. Nick Borelli, President of Borelli Strategies , and Rachel Stephan, Senior Event Marketing Strategist at sensov/ event marketing , recently joined the VIP Lounge to discuss the ways event strategists can help increase attendance.

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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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Exploring Hackathons For Events – #EventIcons Episode 173

Endless Events

Hackathons for events might sound a bit strange at first. Even the most creative and out of the box event planners out there can frown at the thought of it. But the truth is, as professionals of the industry, it’s our job to consistently push forward in the idea department. And especially when it comes to the ideas that ensure the attendee experience goes from good to amazing.

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Defining Titles in the Special Event Industry

Special Events

Brit Bertino and Lenny Talarico--both longtime event experts--team up here to share their take on what titles in our evolving industry should mean.

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A Conference Provides Helping Hands, Literally

MeetingsNet

When event professionals gathered recently for education and networking, they also helped people with physical challenges and limited means. During the Association of British Professional Conference Organizers’ annual conference in Belfast, Northern Ireland, in late June, one of the organization’s goals was to show attendees how to incorporate a destination’s knowledge base into an event’s social-giveback opportunities.

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CWT: “The more you travel, the more you use your smartphone”

Travel Daily Media

The post CWT: “The more you travel, the more you use your smartphone” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The most active business travellers are most likely to book flights on their smartphone, according to research conducted by B2B4E travel management platform CWT. Travellers who make more than five trips a year are 13% more likely to book on their smartphone, while travellers revisiting a location are 11% more likely to do so.

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BLOG – DISCOVERY SERIES: TIME SAVING FUNCTIONALITY

Open Destinations

It goes without saying that a fundamental necessity of technology is that it makes something better, makes something quicker or makes something possible that wasn’t before and sometimes it achieves all three. Although our travel technology products and services are built and provided with maximum customer efficiency in mind, there are several specific stand out functionalities from Open Destinations when it comes to saving you time.

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How to Plan a Flawless Exhibition with Less Resources

Eventtia

In this article, we’ll explore things to consider when you are asked to plan a trade show or exhibition with fewer resources.

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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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Three Simple Ways to Attract Your Event ‘ICA’--Before Your Competition Does

Special Events

Make it easy for your ideal clients to find you with these smart marketing tips.

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5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination

Travel Daily Media

The post 5 reasons why Phu Quoc will be the next big MICE destination appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Featuring the untouched white sand of Bai Khem beach, idyllic sunsets, breathtaking scenery and favorable weather year-round, Phu Quoc is the emerging star of Vietnam’s tourism scene. Now, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay , the first international five-star resort on the island and the brand’s flagship resort property in the country, is set to take advantage of thi

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How the 2019 ESPY Awards Focused on Sustainability, Inclusivity—and the USWNT

BizBash

ESPN's 27th annual award show and its surrounding events were highlighted by eco-friendly decor, inspirational messaging, discussions of race and politics, and big wins for women.

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Event Tech: What’s Good & What’s New

Endless Events

Let’s all take and seat and explore the world of event tech. We just did an awesome podcast on event tech and whether or not the industry is falling behind. But because we simply can’t get enough of the topic, there’s even more we want to share! And not just because we are a bunch of nerds…although we do get some kicks out of it.

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Event Planning in the Wake of Natural Disaster

Special Events

This event pro has seen her share of natural disasters, and here shares her tips for bouncing back.

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7 sites in Portugal for MICE

Travel Daily Media

The post 7 sites in Portugal for MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As a world-class destination, Portugal also remains a strong contender in the global MICE market, in terms of infrastructure, network and accessibility, with excellent air links from the UK, Europe’s major cities, and South and North America, alongside some of the best tourism DMCs and event professionals.

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Get the Scoop from Scarborough & Tweed! (Sponsored)

BizBash

Give the gift that everyone loves.ice cream! Scarborough & Tweed is excited to announce a hot (actually cold) new gift idea—gourmet ice cream delivered to your front door. Event guests will be delighted to receive this special treat after they arrive.

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Becoming Brave

Conferences that Work

The past It’s been a long journey becoming brave. Fifty years ago, I was a teenager who, after a single embarrassing moment, gave up dancing in public. For forty years. Twenty-five years ago I was a college professor who spent hours preparing classes, fearful that students would ask me a question I couldn’t answer. And when I started convening and speaking at conferences I was scared of being “on stage”, even in front of small audiences.

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Still number one: London tops European MICE chart for the fifth time

Travel Daily Media

The post Still number one: London tops European MICE chart for the fifth time appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Maestro of MICE Cvent, has unleashed its yearly list of the top meeting destinations for meetings and events in Europe. For the fifth consecutive year, London retained its number one ranking as the most popular destination for business meetings and events.

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Bill Bensley to challenge hospitality industry to lead sustainability and conservation

Travel Daily Media

The post Bill Bensley to challenge hospitality industry to lead sustainability and conservation appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Bill Bensley. The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the foremost gathering of international leaders in the USD 4.2 trillion global wellness economy, today announced that Bill Bensley, the maverick landscape-designer-turned-architect will keynote on hospitality design and sustainability at the 13th annual Summit, 15–17 October, in Hong Kong.

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PATA expands knowledge of the outbound Chinese MICE market

Travel Daily Media

The post PATA expands knowledge of the outbound Chinese MICE market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Travel and tourism industry pro’s seeking to expand their knowledge of the industry now have a better understanding of the Chinese outbound tourism and MICE market after attending the two-day PATAcademy-HCD workshop organized by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) from July 1-2, 2019.

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Meetings Mean Business: India joins global campaign

Travel Daily Media

The post Meetings Mean Business: India joins global campaign appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. India has joined the global advocacy campaign for meetings, incentives, conferences, exhibitions (MICE) travel originated in the US called ‘Meetings Mean Business’. Started by the US Travel Association as an advocacy campaign platform to disseminate the importance of face-to-face meetings in the MICE industry, Meetings Mean Business movement has spread its wings to Canada first an

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The Hottest New Ideas and Products for Hosting a Pool Party

BizBash

Here are some of the latest splashy concepts in teambuilding, corporate gifts, and more to keep your guests cool this summer.