Techsytalk

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Do you ever wish you could do more than just an average site visit when you’re planning an event? We get to see a general view of the meeting space on an hour-long site visit, and maybe even some guest rooms, but every event planner really cares about the customer service and the guest experience. These are two critical components of every event and while it’s not always feasible for busy planners, I actually had the recent opportunity to spend two days at the Newark Liberty Inte

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

Event professionals are being asked to do more, but they’re not all getting the resources they need to improve their process in a real way. When it came to challenges facing event planners, we asked: “What’s the biggest change you’ve seen since you started working in our industry?”. In Social Tables’ latest trend report, 35% of planners we surveyed told us that the arrival of event technology has made the most noticeable impact on the industry.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Keeping your menus safe and inclusive for those with food allergies and sensitivities isn’t as overwhelming as it may at first appear. read more.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Imagine a group of people who need to make a decision about something. As the size of the group increases, the chance that everyone will be happy with what is decided falls exponentially. Unless there’s unanimous agreement, the group will use — either explicitly or tacitly — some kind of rule that determines whether a specific decision is acceptable.

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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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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

“Why aren’t more travelers using my website?”. It’s a question a lot of DMOs are asking — and for a good reason. Nowadays 52% of people start their vacation planning on social media. But if you’re pouring energy and money into promoting your destination and its best local businesses and attractions on your website, you want people to use it!

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

If you’re like me when planning a meeting or event, the rentals portion of the budget can consume all of your time and energy. Good news: it doesn’t have to. The only change you need to make from your current way of thinking is to add in some courage. If you ask the right questions, to the right people (your boss, stakeholders and/or most importantly, your rental vendor), you’ll be well on your way to savings.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

The post Expedia, Best Western team up to target MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Expedia and Best Western have expanded their partnership with a new collaboration targeting the MICE industry. The new “strategic alliance” will see more than 200 Best Western hotels adopt Expedia’s MeetingMarket tool, making it the first global hotel brand to white label the technology.

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

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Techsytalk

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Why should you use Instagram? Well, it’s really more of a question of why not. The statistic says it all. According to one report , the social network giant has 500 million monthly users and 300 million daily active users as of June 2016. With these stats, it makes all the sense to use this powerful social media resource for getting word out about your next event.

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Social Tables

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

It’s simple right? Money in, money out. In a time where budgets are growing for some but plateauing for most, planners need to show how their efforts will drive money back into their own pockets. The good news is that there’s more than one way to make the case for more cash. Start with these 7 ideas to negotiate a bigger events budget: 1.) Ask. What’s the number one reason that event planners don’t get the resources they need?

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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.

Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The post Work starts on exhibition centre near Guangzhou airport appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. A ground-breaking ceremony was held recently for a major new development close to Guangzhou’s Baiyun International Airport. Designed by Zaha Hadid, the famed architect responsible for the Guangzhou Opera House, the new Guangzhou Infinitus Plaza will rise in the Baiyun New Town area of the city.

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

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Crowdriff

NOVEMBER 14, 2016

Digital marketing and engagement for museums is an art form in and of itself. Though there are plenty of creative ways for museums and galleries to grow their audience online, doing so takes dedication, patience — and a willingness to learn from the best! Keeping tabs on industry influencers can provide the right combination of information and inspiration needed to elevate your own digital marketing strategy.

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Travel Daily Media

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

The post ITB Asia commits future to Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Next year will mark the 10th edition of ITB Asia. Singapore will be home to at least the next three editions of ITB Asia, following a recent agreement signed between Messe Berlin and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The extended deal has tied Asia’s largest travel trade show to the Lion City from 2017 to 2019, and will also see Singapore named as the event’s “official partner count

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

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NOVEMBER 18, 2016

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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NOVEMBER 16, 2016

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NOVEMBER 14, 2016

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 18, 2016

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NOVEMBER 17, 2016

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