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Event Planner Networking: 4 Creative Ways to Connect Attendees

Endless Events

Networking is often listed as the number one reason people attend conferences and events. Unfortunately, event planner networking often falls to the bottom of event planners’ priorities. But it shouldn’t. It’s a key part of ensuring your event is a success. In fact, 95% of people say that face-to-face meetings are a key factor in successfully building and maintaining long-term business relationships.

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How to create amazing conference programs that don’t waste attendee time

Conferences that Work

Do your conference programs include pre-scheduled sessions you belatedly discover were of little interest or value to most attendees? If so, you’re wasting significant stakeholder and attendee time and money — your conference is simply not as good as it could be. Now imagine you could learn how to routinely create conference programs that reliably include the sessions attendees actually want and need ?

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This is what Makes Events so Irresistible

Eventtia

Why do we love to attend events? It doesn’t matter if you’re a knowledge seeker, a tech-savvy networker, an introverted professional, or a brand fanatic—we all experience the same excitement when registering for an event. Although we live in a strongly connected world where information exchange occurs faster than the blink of an eye, we […]. La entrada This is what Makes Events so Irresistible aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Dubai World Trade Centre crosses 3.3 million annual visitors, breaks 2017 record

Travel Daily Media

The post Dubai World Trade Centre crosses 3.3 million annual visitors, breaks 2017 record appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Having welcomed 3.3 million delegates and attendees last year, the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) announced a record-breaking year. In 2017, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) hosted a whopping 353 MICE events including 103 mega-events that attracted 2.6 million participants.

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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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VR At Events- Everything You Need to Know – #EventIcons Episode 105

Endless Events

VR at events is a hot industry trend right now. The goal of virtual reality at events is total immersion. You want your attendees to feel like they are in a completely different world. But you also want to make sure your event still involves a human experience, so how do you marry the two? How do you use VR as a group experience and not have it be isolating?

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CrowdRiff CEO Dan Holowack presents at 2018 UNWTO Snow and Mountain Tourism World Congress

Crowdriff

Dan Holowack, CEO and CoFounder at CrowdRiff, was an invited speaker at the 2018 World Tourism Organization (UNWTO): Snow and Mountain Tourism Congress , held in Andorra. Now in its 10th year, the UNWTO Snow and Mountain Tourism Congress brings together tourism leaders from the private and public sector to share best practices, discuss issues and challenges, and learn about new technologies.

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Why “success is never final” at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park

Travel Daily Media

The post Why “success is never final” at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Bob Fabiano first joined Marriott back in 1972, and in that time he made his way up the company ranks, travelled the world, and worked in five continents. Now, in his capacity as GM of Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park we discuss MICE , guest markets and the future of the hotel.

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5 Tweaks that Will Help You Ensure the Best Networking Experience

Eventtia

Whether it’s to attract investors to a new community or to provide an interaction platform between buyers and providers, networking at events is the best way to connect people and businesses. According to the State of the Event Industry Survey 2018, provided by EventMB, “Networking is the top priority for attendees at corporate events, 82% […].

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Why User-Generated Content is a Mainstay in NBTC Holland Marketing’s Destination Marketing

Crowdriff

The explosion in discount airlines in Europe has made travel within the continent easier and cheaper than ever, at least to those cities with international airports. While the tourism industry is booming, many European countries are working to spread the good fortune beyond its biggest cities. For Holland, a country where one can drive from end to end in less than four hours, a huge marketing objective remains showcasing what the country has to offer beyond Amsterdam, its most populous city.

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See How National Geographic Turned Guests Into Astronauts

BizBash

National Geographic is no stranger to hosting tech-fueled, immersive experiences for consumers to promote new programming. The network’s latest innovative.

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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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MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know

Travel Daily Media

The post MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. When it comes to MICE locations, BKK is spoilt for choice but deciding which is the right venue, to make your gala luncheon pop or your trade show snap, can be more than a little time consuming. In order to make selecting the right space for your Bangkok bash less of a brain drain, I’ve put together my list of the city’s best MICE venues.

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Learn About Event Safety and Cybersecurity, Event Labor Costing, and More

Endless Events

One thing that’s been on the minds of many people lately is event safety and cybersecurity. Can we trust event organizers with the data we provide them? And if we do trust them, will their security measures ensure that our data never falls into the wrong hands? We tackle this hot issue in an upcoming webinar with our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger, as they talk about simple ways to ensure data security for your event before, during and after the date itself.

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Bye bye group bookings? Marriott cuts strategic meetings and corporate travel commissions in North America

Travel Daily Media

The post Bye bye group bookings? Marriott cuts strategic meetings and corporate travel commissions in North America appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The North American corporate travel, meetings and events industries alike all heaved a collective groan recently after receiving an email from Marriott International. The announcement states Marriott will cut commission rates to all group bookings made in its US and Canadian properties from 10% to 7% starting on 31 March.

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MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know

Travel Daily Media

The post MICE advice: The top four Bangkok hotels you need to know appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. When it comes to MICE locations, BKK is spoilt for choice but deciding which is the right venue, to make your gala luncheon pop or your trade show snap, can be more than a little time consuming. . In order to make selecting the right space for your Bangkok bash less of a brain drain, I’ve put together my list of the city’s best MICE venues.

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Le Meridien Putrajaya’s GM tells us why his hotel is aiming to be the MICE centre of Malaysia

Travel Daily Media

The post Le Meridien Putrajaya’s GM tells us why his hotel is aiming to be the MICE centre of Malaysia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. It’s been little more than 18 months since Kumar Renoo took the helm as general manager at Le Méridien in Putrajaya, Malaysia’s gleaming planned city. We caught up for a chat about Putrajaya’s architecture and the hotel’s upcoming events.

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17 Bright Ideas From Winter Benefits

BizBash

From faux bird-nest centerpieces to illuminated serving trays, here’s a look back at the top ideas and trends from this.

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March 22, 2018: Amazon's Secretive Tech Innovation Conference Was Open to Media This Year, Miami’s Ultra Music Festival Acquires Winter Music Conference, Google’s Acquisition of Chelsea Market Could Turn Venue Into Global Chain

BizBash

1. AMAZON'S SECRETIVE TECH INNOVATION CONFERENCE WAS OPEN TO MEDIA THIS YEAR: Mars—a three-day conference from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

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How FX Immersed Guests In a World of Affluence

BizBash

When it comes to promoting new and returning series through live events, FX Networks usually seeks to immerse guests in.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: Maker's Mark Yearbooks, Laser-Etched Sandwiches, Batman-Inspired Tabletops

BizBash

This week's roundup includes Maker's Mark "yearbooks" for event guests at a Women's History Month event in Miami, laser-etched sandwiches.

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How Veuve Clicquot Celebrated Carnaval in Miami

BizBash

A well-dressed crowd of nearly 3,000 people attended the fourth incarnation of Veuve Clicquot Carnaval, held in downtown Miami’s Museum.

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March 20, 2018: Game Developers Conference Attracts a Variety of Developers and Brands, March Madness Upsets Bust All Brackets, North American World Cup Bid Not Concerned With Anti-U.S. Attitude

BizBash

1. GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE ATTRACTS A VARIETY OF DEVELOPERS AND BRANDS: The weeklong Game Developers Conference, which kicked off its.

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10 New Venues in Miami/South Florida for Spring Meetings and Events

BizBash

Here's a look at new Miami/South Florida eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces to open.

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March 19, 2018: President of Oscars Board Under Investigation for Sexual Harassment, Dawn Hudson Steps Down as N.F.L. Chief Marketing Officer, McDonald's Celebrated St. Patrick's Day With a Giant Green Rainbow

BizBash

1. PRESIDENT OF OSCARS BOARD UNDER INVESTIGATION FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT: John Bailey, president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts.

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Podcast: What You Don’t Know About Destination Management Companies (Episode 90)

BizBash

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

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Miami/South Florida’s Top 100 Events 2018

BizBash

In a busy year that saw hurricanes and political controversies sweep through South Florida, the event industry stayed as busy.

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March 21, 2018: Californian Pastry Chef to Make Royal Wedding Cake, Live Music at Funerals Is a Growing Trend, New Alternative Football League to Launch Ahead of XFL Revival

BizBash

1. CALIFORNIAN PASTRY CHEF TO MAKE ROYAL WEDDING CAKE: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have chosen pastry chef Claire Ptak.

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March 23, 2018: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Send Out Royal Wedding Invitations; As Hotels Become Social Spots, Properties Offer Spaces Just For Guests; Music Nonprofit to Register Thousands of Voters During March for Our Lives

BizBash

1. PRINCE HARRY AND MEGHAN MARKLE SEND OUT ROYAL WEDDING INVITATIONS: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have sent out 600.

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11 Design-Forward Ideas for an Elegant Spring Brunch

BizBash

Back in January, designer Debi Lilly and her company, A Perfect Event, beat the winter blues by hosting an elegant.

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