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5 New Hotel Brands and Why They’re Hospitality Game Changers

Social Tables

The hospitality industry continues to evolve, meaning hotel brands must find new ways to meet the needs of their guests. This includes finding ways to compete with local or small-chain boutique hotels, and also providing a compelling alternative to Airbnbs. However, it also includes delivering a unique and memorable experience. Big hotel brands nowadays must find innovative ways to compete with local or boutique hotels.

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How to Transform Events into a Powerful Marketing Tool

Eventtia

Whether you are a well-established business, association, or university, events are your way into the world. Known as a powerful marketing tool, running an event (if flawlessly executed only) is a “play-to-win” strategy. It doesn’t matter if your intention is to raise brand awareness, attract new clients, or promote your products (ideas, services, etc.), planning […].

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Is Your WiFi Ready for Live-Streaming?

MeetingPool

With the majority of attendees bring smartphones to events, and many trade show vendors and presenters doing the same, high-quality wi-fi has become an expectation at any venue. Add to that the ability to host live-streams for those who can’t attend, or even have casual live videos shared by all of your participants, and the […].

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How Visit Napa Valley Partnered with AFAR Magazine to Tell the Greater Story of their Destination

Crowdriff

If asked to give one word describing the Napa Valley , most would say “wine.” Asked for a second word, most would draw a blank. While California’s premier appellation is among a small handful of top wine-growing regions in the world, its culture of artisanal exploration and handmade craftsmanship have inspired many other flourishing creative pursuits.

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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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America’s 5 Largest Convention Centers to Host Your Next Event

Social Tables

Big events require big spaces. But, when it comes to planning your next large-scale event, you need more than just a lot of space. You also need a venue that has knows how to handle big crowds and has the kinds of features that make your job easier. Here are five of America’s best and largest convention centers, primed to host your next large event.

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How to Easily Create an Event Business Plan [infographic]

Eventtia

Stop wasting time planning events without having a clear vision of what your expenses are and what you want to achieve (ROI). No matter what kind of event you’re planning, you must set clear goals and build an actionable strategy that will help you avoid having to cancel the event because of financial-related issues (among […]. La entrada How to Easily Create an Event Business Plan [infographic] aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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How to Find Any Photo or Video in Seconds with CrowdRiff Image Search

Crowdriff

Today, if I were to ask you to show me a photo taken at one of your local independent cafes, how would you find that? Scroll through various folders on your computer or cloud storage system? Browse Instagram, perhaps? Or likely, you’re sighing because you have a million other things you have to do, and finding a photo from your huge collection of visuals can sometimes take longer than you’d like.

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Venue Marketing: 4 Ways to Stay Top of Mind with Planners

Social Tables

Marketing your venue will require far more than just word of mouth referrals, and requires you to actively market yourself to your local event planners. Whether they have hosted events with you in the past, or have yet to book with you—the venue marketing tips below will help. Marketing your venue requires you to actively market yourself to event planners.

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How to Easily Create an Event Business Plan [infographic]

Eventtia

Stop wasting time planning events without having a clear vision of what your expenses are and what you want to achieve (ROI). No matter what kind of event you’re planning, you must set clear goals and build an actionable strategy that will help you avoid having to cancel the event because of financial-related issues (among […]. La entrada How to Easily Create an Event Business Plan [infographic] aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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Upcoming Events for Event Pros

MeetingPool

Make the rest of 2017 count. Get educated, network with peers and stay up to date with industry events and all of the current happenings in event tech. No need to spend hours researching where to go online and checking multiple association websites. The Meeting Pool calendar is kept up to date with all industry […].

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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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Visual Influencer Learning Lab: A Recap from ESTO 2017

Crowdriff

Last week I returned from Minneapolis where I attended ESTO , the annual education summit of the U.S. Travel Association. This was my first ESTO (though CrowdRiff’s third) and I was excited to host my first Learning Lab workshop, alongside our CEO Dan Holowack and customers Jeff Robinson of Visit Indy and Jeremy Harvey of Visit Savannah. For folks who couldn’t attend our session, or missed the conference this year, I’ll share a brief recap: We are in a new era as marketers, the era of visual dec

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4 Best Practices for Successful Online Hotel Advertisements

Social Tables

Hotel advertisements should be an important part of any hotel’s digital marketing plan. Ads can drive targeted traffic to your hotel website, run specials during the slow season, and amplify your brand awareness. But, if you want to maximize your return on your investment, follow these four best practices for hotel advertisements. Hotel advertisements can drive site traffic, push specials, and amplify your brand.

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How to Easily Create an Event Business Plan [infographic]

Eventtia

Stop wasting time planning events without having a clear vision of what your expenses are and what you want to achieve (ROI). No matter what kind of event you’re planning, you must set clear goals and build an actionable strategy that will help you avoid having to cancel the event because of financial-related issues (among […]. La entrada How to Easily Create an Event Business Plan [infographic] aparece primero en Eventtia | Event management software.

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5 V.I.P. Perks Your Meeting Attendees Will Appreciate

BizBash

Digital communication dominates the day-to-day life of business people across nearly every industry, yet attendance at meetings, conferences, and trade shows remains.

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MICE costs rising

Travel Daily Media

The post MICE costs rising appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Overall cost per attendee per day for meetings and events around the globe increased in 2017 and is expected to continue rising next year, according to the 2018 Meetings and Events Future Trends report. The report by CWT Meetings & Events (CWT M&E), a division of global travel management company Carlson Wagonlit Travel, also shows the regional differences and cost projections as well as the latest indust

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How to Transform Events into a Powerful Marketing Tool

Eventtia

Whether you are a well-established business, association, or university, events are your way into the world. Known as a powerful marketing tool, running an event (if flawlessly executed only) is a “play-to-win” strategy. It doesn’t matter if your intention is to raise brand awareness, attract new clients, or promote your products (ideas, services, etc.), planning […].

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How to Transform Events into a Powerful Marketing Tool

Eventtia

Whether you are a well-established business, association, or university, events are your way into the world. Known as a powerful marketing tool, running an event (if flawlessly executed only) is a “play-to-win” strategy. It doesn’t matter if your intention is to raise brand awareness, attract new clients, or promote your products (ideas, services, etc.), planning […].

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How Are You Changing Your Event Security?

BizBash

“We have always had a security strategy in place due to the high-caliber attendees we have at our events and.

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September 6, 2017: Beyoncé, Oprah, and Barbra Streisand to Headline Hurricane Harvey Telethon, Miss America Pageant to Include Second Question Round, Apple Cancels London Music Festival After 10 Years

BizBash

1. BEYONCé, OPRAH, AND BARBRA STREISAND TO HEADLINE HURRICANE HARVEY TELETHON: Stars including Beyoncé, Oprah, and Barbra Streisand will headline.

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Chill Out: 9 Catering Ideas to Keep Guests Cool

BizBash

From a lavish tropical sundae in a coconut shell to an innovative cocktail station, these menu options are a refreshing.

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September 8, 2017: 'Vanity Fair's Graydon Carter to Step Down, Beyoncé Celebrates Birthday with $3,500 Cake, High and Low Festival Debuts This Weekend

BizBash

1. 'VANITY FAIR'S GRAYDON CARTER TO STEP DOWN: Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter plans to step down from the magazine.

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Why This Beauty Brand Decided to Go to the Dogs

BizBash

In celebration of last month’s National Dog Day, Urban Decay hosted a luncheon for some furry friends—and their owners—on August.

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BizBash's Innovation Issue Named Finalist in Folio: Eddie & Ozzie Awards

BizBash

BizBash’s 2017 Innovation Issue has been named a finalist for the Folio: Ozzie Digital Awards in the B-to-B App/Digital Edition/Standalone.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: a VR Tennis Game, a Decadent S'mores Milkshake, Neon Lights at a Magazine Issue Launch

BizBash

This week's roundup includes a virtual-reality tennis game from American Express at the U.S. Open in New York, a decadent.

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Emmys 2017 Preview: Golden Governors Ball Commits to Sustainability

BizBash

International press assembled on Thursday morning for a preview of the decor, menus, and inspiration for the Emmy Awards’ three.

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September 7, 2017: N.F.L. Postpones Game Due to Hurricane Irma, Is New York Fashion Week Losing Its Identity?, Way Home Festival Won’t Return in 2018

BizBash

1. N.F.L. POSTPONES GAME DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA: Sunday’s game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Miami Dolphins has.

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Q&A: Inaugural Mobile World Congress Americas Prepares for Debut

BizBash

Two of the world’s largest mobile technology associations are partnering to create a new trade show based in the United.

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September 5, 2017: Burning Man Attendee Dies After Running Into Fire, Eventbrite Officially Acquires Ticketfly, 18th Charity Drops Event at Mar-a-Lago

BizBash

1. BURNING MAN ATTENDEE DIES AFTER RUNNING INTO FIRE: A Burning Man attendee died after running into the Nevada festival's.

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See an Installation at Burning Man With 138,000 LED Lights

BizBash

Given its focus on artistic expression, Burning Man was an appropriate site to debut a towering "tree" made of 138,000.

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17 Highlights From U.S. Open Brand Activations

BizBash

The annual U.S. Open kicked off on August 22, giving tennis fans their daily fix of exciting tennis matches at.

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