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5 Event Planning Magazines to Inspire Your Next Event

Social Tables

The inspiration for your events can come from just about anywhere: event planning magazines, colleagues, other events, or social media. By weaving in relevant, current trends, you’ll be able to gain an edge in the market over competitors. These event planning magazines, both digital and print, can help inspire your next big event idea. Gain an edge over competitors by staying relevant with current event trends.

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Avoid this common mistake when planning meeting programs

Conferences that Work

Although I have good reasons to champion meeting designs where the participants get to choose what they want and need to discuss and learn rather than a program committee , there is invariably a place for some predetermined presentations at conferences. Unfortunately, most program committees use a flawed process to select session content. Read the full article at Conferences That Work.

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Banquet Food Transformed, with Chef Nick Calias

MeetingsNet

Q&A with Chef Nicholas Calias, from Boston’s Colonnade Hotel: “If we can’t make banquet food as good as restaurant food, it doesn’t go on the menu.”. Foodies know award-winning chef Nicholas Calias, CEC, CCA [Certified Executive Chef, Certified Culinary Administrator] for his classic French cooking at the Colonnade Hotel’s Brasserie Jo in Boston and his involvement in New England’s culinary scene, including spearheading the annual RoofTop Chef Series for No Kid Hungry, a cookout-style fundra

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Voice-Activated Devices: Is Your Event Ready to Take the Plunge?

MeetingPool

It’s official; voice is where it’s at. Millions of people are already enjoying the technology thanks to devices like Amazon’s Echo and Google Home, and the number of users is growing quickly. Add to that the popularity of voice-oriented smartphone interactions, and it’s no surprise people are clamoring for the chance to use the voice […].

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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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What to Always Include in Your Event Planning Contract

Social Tables

In any type of contract work, miscommunication can arise between the contractor and client. This is why a verbal agreement is never enough. You need a written contract to outline the terms and conditions of your service. A contract will be the go-to source in the event of a dispute. So be sure to always include these features in your event planning contract.

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What You Can Learn from How 4 Destinations Promote Their Biggest Events

Crowdriff

The energy and excitement of a big event can be magnetic. If you think about the music festival Coachella or sporting events like the Super Bowl, there’s no mistaking it. People will travel for events they know will give them an unforgettable experience. But your event doesn’t have to be as well-known as the Super Bowl to start drawing in travelers.

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Why a Car Dealership Gave Away Nearly a Half-Dozen Vehicles

BizBash

Healey Lincoln, a car dealership in Goshen, New York, has revved up the test-drive concept to a new level. Owned.

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5 Things to Keep In Mind When Building Your Event Planning Strategy

Social Tables

The saying from Benjamin Franklin goes, “When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. For planners, we know that every event, large or small, should have a careful assessment and event planning strategy before executing. Planning an event in a vacuum could result in misaligned expectations and worse, make it difficult to deliver on a high-quality event.

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Developing and Delivering Authentic Adventure Travel in Asia

Path Destination Management

There are a handful of words that it seems DMCs and travel companies feel the need to use at every turn. ‘Responsible Travel’ and ‘Ethical Travel’ are two of the most common, but authentic adventure travel is right up there and if we had $5 for every time the word ‘authentic’ was used, we’d have retired to a mountain top hideaway years ago! We embrace the fact that not everything will work as clockwork and not everything will be exactly the same on every trip.

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July 31, 2017: Disastrous Pokémon Go Fest Results in Class-Action Lawsuit, MTV to Make V.M.A. Moonman Gender Neutral, Thousands Evacuated at Barcelona Music Festival During Massive Fire

BizBash

1. DISASTROUS POKEMON GO FEST RESULTS IN CLASS-ACTION LAWSUIT: Niantic, the company that created the massively popular augmented-reality Pokémon Go.

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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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Why Dixie Ultra Hosted a Summer Barbecue 40 Feet Off the Ground

BizBash

Paper-plate brand Dixie Ultra recently took dining to the extreme at an event to promote its new heavy-duty paper plates.

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Get Inspired by This 12,000-Square-Foot Tribute to Color

BizBash

The brightly striped facade on 575 Sutter Street looks like it could be Willy Wonka’s secret San Francisco home, but.

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8 Unconventional Serving Ideas for Outdoor Events

BizBash

As the mid-point of summer approaches, it can be a challenge to continue dazzling event guests with new serving ideas.

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Trend Spotted: Turning Guests Into Artists

BizBash

The popularity of adult coloring books proves that people of any age love to embrace their inner child. Event planners.

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August 4, 2017: New York Hotel Debuts Politically Charged Phone Booth, Why Two Pennsylvania Pierogi Festivals Are Feuding, Disney to Bring 'Star Wars' VR Attractions to Its Malls

BizBash

1. NEW YORK HOTEL DEBUTS POLITICALLY CHARGED PHONE BOOTH: The Standard hotel in New York, which is known for its.

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August 2, 2017: Counterterrorism Officers Are Guarding Hamptons Events, Couple Ordered to Pay $1 Million in Damages After Trashing Wedding Photographer, Emmy Nominations Still Highlight TV Academy Gender Gap

BizBash

1. COUNTERTERRORISM OFFICERS ARE GUARDING HAMPTONS EVENTS: Swanky events in the Hamptons are starting to see the presence of police.

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Podcast: Today's Secrets to Smart PR and Creative Events (Episode 65)

BizBash

Host: David Adler. Guests: Allyn Magrino, Susan Magrino. In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, sits down.

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Jose Cuervo Consumer Stunt Fills Water Fountain With Tequila

BizBash

It so happened that the marketing-driven holiday known as National Tequila Day fell on a Monday this year, leaving an.

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August 3, 2017: ‘Meet the Press’ to Launch New Film Festival With A.F.I., 'Vogue' Announces New Fashion Industry Conference, How Tomorrowland Music Fest Is Attracting Younger Crowds With Luxury Experiences

BizBash

1. 'MEET THE PRESS' TO LAUNCH NEW FILM FESTIVAL WITH A.F.I.: NBC’s Meet the Press has partnered with the American.

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16 Eye-Catching Event Ideas & Products From BizBash Live: Los Angeles

BizBash

Nearly 1,500 event and meeting professionals came for inspiration and education at BizBash Live: Los Angeles, held July 19 at.

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12 Summer Entertaining Ideas From a Rosé-Inspired Dinner Series

BizBash

As a former party reporter for Style.com and Vogue, Kristin Tice Studeman had attended her fair share of events. With.

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Panorama 2017: How Sponsors and Artists Kept the Returning Festival Fresh

BizBash

Last summer, New York welcomed a new music festival that catered to technology and art enthusiasts as much as it.

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Why This Award Show Added a Party-Within-a-Party

BizBash

Two of Washington’s biggest events joined forces in a new way as the Rammys, an award gala for the area’s.

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August 1, 2017: Los Angeles to Host 2028 Olympics, How Venues Are Enhancing Concert Security, Roger Goodell Weighs Washington-Baltimore Super Bowl Bid

BizBash

1. LOS ANGELES TO HOST 2028 OLYMPICS: Los Angeles has reached a deal to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. Paris.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: a Brooklyn Bridge-Inspired Swing Set, Sunset Yoga, a Giant Yellow Ball Pit

BizBash

This week's roundup includes American Express's Brooklyn Bridge-inspired swing set at Panorama music festival in New York, a massive sunset.

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5 Things to Keep in Mind Before Hiring Event Staff

Social Tables

When you prepare for an event, you want everything to look and feel top notch. One of the crucial aspects that impacts the entire experience starts with hiring event staff. But finding the best event staff is not as simple as you may imagine. So before you do, we created a list of five things to keep top of mind before hiring event staff. One crucial aspect that impacts your event experience: the event staff.