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Not Another One! 6 Tips To Combat Webinar Fatigue

Endless Events

New year, new challenges. And boy, has 2020 proved itself to be quite a challenging year! While shifts in consumer behavior have been one of the biggest concerns for marketers over the past few years, never before did event profs have to pay so much attention to it. Patterns of consumption have indeed changed drastically when compared to a pre-social media world.

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The meeting industry new normal

Conferences that Work

Many event professionals are hoping and waiting for a meeting industry new normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has devastated our businesses. We want to believe that, at some point, in-person meetings like the ones we’ve held for decades will return. Yes, there are a few world regions where cases of infection are currently very low. Such areas are already holding local in-person events, but safe inter-regional meetings are not possible.

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Destinations Refocus Tactics and Messaging to Draw Meetings Again

MeetingsNet

With the return of in-person events in mind, some DMOs are tapping intellectual resources from hometown companies, universities, and institutions to lure more groups. While the Covid-19 pandemic ripped most business events from the calendars of hotels and convention centers, some destinations have been using the downtime to sharpen their competitive advantage and become better able to deliver the most value to meeting groups when in-person events return.

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Our Top 5 Lessons from Running Our First Virtual Event

Special Events

It's important to take from the experiences and lessons learned by other event organizers that have already gone virtual during the pandemic.

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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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Throwing It Back To In-Person: Are Platforms The New Venues?

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Comparison: Platforms Are The New Venues…But Is That Enough? Event Stories: Pivoting To Virtual Events: The Success Story of Kenes Group. ? Dive into platforms with our So Many Options, So Little Time: Choosing A Digital Events Platform webinar! On the road… again? Yes, I decided to get back on the road again and make my journey back to my hometown of Carson City.

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Re-igniting the Travel Bug with One10 Travel and Events

One10 Marketing

While the pandemic drones on, some brave individual travelers have decided to remove the cobwebs from their passport and take to the skies. As COVID-19 mandates and restrictions are still on in most countries, other places like Barbados, Mexico, The Maldives, and Morocco, to name a few, are welcoming U.S. travelers back. Of course, most are requiring a quarantine period in addition to one or many negative COVID-19 tests.

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Creative Event Themes | A Night with Alice in Wonderland

Just Right Destination Management

Creative Event Themes | A Night with Alice in Wonderland. “Down the Rabbit Hole” may not initially sound like one of the most creative event themes, but there are so many ways to make it one! The Just Right! team had the pleasure of working with a corporate client who wanted to visually transport event guests from a hotel conference environment to an immersive, tasteful Alice in Wonderland party.

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Retreats For Event Profs: Do We Need Them?

Endless Events

Let’s talk about retreats for event profs. So, who doesn’t love a good retreat? Whether it is within your company or you go all by yourself, these experiences can be life-changing. Because it’s no secret that, human beings, we all need to retreat from something at some point. Maybe we just want to recharge. Or maybe we need to stay quiet for a little while.

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Supporting Your Team in the Midst of a Pandemic While Working Remotely

Special Events

There has been no shortage of challenges brought upon us by COVID-19, but one of the many that we've struggled with as business owners is how we can adequately support our team. Regardless of whether remote work was a part of your schedule pre-pandemic, the transition to being virtual full-time has its hurdles.

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How to Create a Sense of Community at Your Online Event

Eventtia

All events share a common objective, they bring people together. But as we’re discovering with online events, how these people are brought together is very different from how we once knew it.

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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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What Hurts a Home Appraisal? And 7 Things You Can Do to Fix Them

Redfin

The current housing market has many people considering buying or selling a home right now. Maybe you’ve checked to see how much you can afford , and you believe now might be a good time to list your house and upsize to a new one. Or maybe like so many others, your home is already under contract, and it’s time for an appraisal. Whichever the case, being aware of what hurts a home appraisal and how to increase the value of your home is always a great idea. .

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Virtual Travel Presentations

Carrousel Travel

VIRTUAL TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS. VIRTUAL TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS. VIRTUAL TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS. Virtual Travel Forum: AmaWaterways River Cruises. Carrousel Travel hosts one of our preferred partners, AmaWaterways, for an update on future river cruise opportunities in Europe, Asia and Africa. Recorded March 25, 2021. Virtual Travel Forum: Escorted Journeys in the US and Beyond.

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It’s (A)LIVE! The survey, that is.

Special Events

Our annual State of the Industry survey is live! Please take a moment, will you?

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8 Extraordinary Virtual Event Examples That Will Inspire You

Endless Events

Some virtual event examples never hurt nobody! Because now more than ever, our eyes should be watching the biggest players in every industry. How are they adapting to the virtual world? And what do their events look like these days? Well, huge names like Tomorrowland, Apple, and Microsoft, refused to cross their arms in defeat. And along with many other companies all across the world, they proved that putting together unforgettable virtual events is very much possible.

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Buying a New Home? Here’s 8 People You Need on Your Team

Redfin

Buying a new home is an exciting moment in anyone’s life — whether you’re finally ready to make the leap from renter to homeowner or you’re an experienced buyer. However, even if this isn’t your first rodeo, the homebuying process can be complex. From navigating the mortgage approval process to the possibility of a bidding war, it can be tricky to go at it alone.

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How Destination Management Companies (DMCs) Help Event Planners With Safe Social Distancing Travel

Unique World Global Destinations

Thanks to COVID-19, planning events out of the country has turned into a logistical nightmare. Whether it’s the litany of countries who have closed their borders entirely to the immense restrictions placed on outsiders who do enter, heading outside your country is no easy feat. Christian Hobbs | Uniqueworld Global DMC Supplier Network Founder – Chief Experience Officer (CEO).

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Tips for hosting an online event

Special Events

The demand for digital and hybrid events will be growing.

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7 Home Upgrades to Transform Your Space Without Remodeling

Redfin

Home upgrades are always a great way to give your home a fresh new look and feel. They can introduce new functionality, make your home look newer, and improve your quality of life. While major remodeling can sometimes be expensive and time-consuming, making smaller upgrades can be much more cost-efficient. Consider these 8 home upgrades that can help breathe new life into your home. 1.

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Who's News in Special Events for October 15, 2020

Special Events

Special events business news

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Tips and Tricks for Being the Face of Your Brand

Special Events

Not every business has a single person as the face of their brand, but it can be a powerful way to build a reputation and establish a market domain for those that do.

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