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6 Tips for Keeping Attendees Tuned In During Your Online Events

Smart Meetings

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations. Moreover, attendance rates for online sessions can be low: Registrants are less likely to show up, as they may get pulled into meetings or simply forget to add events to their cale

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Keeping It Safe: Better Post-COVID Events With CrowdPass!

Endless Events

Just three months ago, event profs were wondering whether it was too soon to lift restrictions and go back to in-person events. While they were skeptical back then, we are glad to say that the era of post-COVID events is officially here! That being said, some safety concerns absolutely need to be addressed. Since this is the Event Tech Podcast, we are going to talk about how technology can ensure better safety at in-person events.

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Client Spotlight: Sam McDuffie of Discover Dahlonega

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Our next client spotlight features Sam McDuffie from Discover Dahlonega. Sam has dedicated 14 years to the travel industry with jobs at Georgia State Parks and Dahlonega Gold Musiem State Historic Site. Sam is a true Georgia peach as he grew up in Macon, GA and now resides in Dahlonega. Sam’s favorite places to travel are Panama City Beach, FL as well as Maine – his favorite state.

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Meet Mary Connell, winner of bucket list trip to Ireland

SITE

Mary started in the Business Events industry almost 30 years ago, working initially in Sales Administration before an opening became available for a Meeting & Trade Show Coordinator. She actively campaigned for the job, enlisting support from colleagues who knew the hiring manager. Although not his first choice, she was so passionate about the opportunity that she was offered the job.

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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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Destinations International Announces 2021 Inductees

Smart Meetings

Destinations International (DI) unveiled its 2021 Hall of Fame inductees and Destination Organization Leadership Award recipient. Created in 2017, DI’s Destination Organization Leaders Award is “among the association’s most prestigious honors, recognizing those outstanding individuals who, through their exceptional work and achievements, have made a significant contribution to the destination marketing and management industry and a profound difference in the communities they serve,” reads

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A Glimpse Into The Future: Will Went To A 15,000-Person Event & It Was Awesome!

Endless Events

Will has exciting news to share with Dustin and Thuy today. Last Saturday, he had his first 2021 live event experience when he went to a 15,000-person music festival in Arizona. Wait, what!? And there’s more! There were no masks in sight – just people having some good old time. He’s ready to spill all the tea about this unforgettable experience and wants to know what his co-hosts have to say about it.

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The Advancement of DMCs

ADMEI

A panel discussion focusing on defining the life cycle of an event, time tracking, revising pricing models and recommended nomenclature. . View Webinar. The DMC industry is taking the initiative to adapt and evolve. To achieve this, DMCs are working together to develop improved business practices and standards. More specifically, DMCs are reevaluating their existing proposal, site-inspection, time tracking, contracting, payment, and procurement processes, as well as their overall pricing models.

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Resorts World Las Vegas Opens Today—and Hilton Isn’t Stopping There

Smart Meetings

It happened. Resorts World Las Vegas, the first triple-branded hotel (and so much more) on the Las Vegas Strip, is open for your business. In the largest multibrand deal in Hilton Hotels & Resort’s history, Las Vegas will be the first city in the United Stated to host all three Hilton luxury brands: Hilton Las Vegas; Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World; and Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

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Managing an Influx of Events: Pros Share Their Tips

Special Events

sSome companies are operating on tightened budgets, others have the task of rebuilding a team after layoffs, and others are learning how to balance multiple endeavors after pivoting or launching a side hustle during the shutdown.

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Tourism Destination Planning: How, When, and Who

Solimar International

The concept of tourism traces back more than 4,000 years when early civilizations across the world began travelling for commerce and religious purposes. While some say modern day tourism finds its roots in the 17th century, when traveling around Europe became a popular pastime among aristocrats, the industry saw its most monumental growth during the second half of the 20th century.

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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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The New Live Event Etiquette: All Your Burning Attendee Questions, Answered

Stova

The country is once again open for business, live events are resuming, and summer is upon us. It’s safe to say things are looking way up from this same time last year. With vaccination rates on the rise and low Covid-19 infections, more and more professionals are opening up to the idea of attending events in person again — hallelujah, right? We all know the pandemic has changed the live event space in many ways, however, and for if you’re looking to book your first live conference in more than a

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New and Renovated: Bespoke on the American Coast

Smart Meetings

Four new and renovated coastal properties in Florida, Georgia and California. Kimpton Goodland Fort Lauderdale Beach , Florida. Opened in March, the first boutique hotel experience in Fort Lauderdale is a block from the beach, with 96 rooms in a breezy mid-century style. All the usual Kimpton perks are in swing, from complimentary tea and coffee service in the morning to free bikes for cruising the shoreline.

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Meet Connie Riley, the Special Events Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Special Events

Connie Riley’s career has gone from being a self-described “chick singer” in a traveling band to vice president of a global entertainment agency. And she’s nowhere near done yet.

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COVID-19 Recovery: Trends in Tourism

Solimar International

The tourism industry has shifted as a result of the pandemic. The summer of 2020 gave everyone hope of a quick recovery for the tourism industry, as COVID-19 cases seemed to drop across the globe and countries dependent on tourism eagerly opened their borders to travelers again. As many experts predicted, cases began to rise in the fall and the world saw a new and more intense wave of the pandemic, and the most cautious of countries like Australia and New Zealand announced their borders would re

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Iconic Western Australian venues go 3D

AIME

BUSINESS EVENTS PERTH UNVEILS NEW DIGITAL TOURS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN VENUES . Business Events Perth unveiled a suite of digital tours of Western Australia’s most iconic and impressive conference venues, transforming the way site visits are carried out by business event … The post Iconic Western Australian venues go 3D appeared first on AIME.

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At MPI WEC 2021, Michael C. Bush Laid out the Makings of a Great Workplace

Smart Meetings

“This is our mission, to get out of bed every day, to work with organizations to make sure they’re a great place to work all of us. For more than the money…because we’re talking about people. The most important subject,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work and author of A Great Place to Work for All: Better for Business, Better for People & the World, during MPI WEC Las Vegas 2021.

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(re)Connecting for a Cause

Special Events

The SEARCH Foundation's Signature Event will be Wednesday, July 21 at 9:30 p.m. in the heart of the Miami Design District at the uber chic Paradise Plaza.

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Bill That Would Force US-Canada Border Reopening Put Before Congress

Travel Pulse

Two Congresspersons are introducing legislation that would force the DHS to reopen the U.S.’ northern border after more than a year’s closure to nonessential crossings by land.

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The Evolution of Incentive Travel

Fox World Travel

Six months into 2021, Fox is seeing the demand for incentive trips soar. Face to face conversations, reuniting with business acquaintances, awards given in front of peers, and traveling the world have been bouncing back. There are three major ways that incentive travel has transformed: Making up for 2020 Companies are trying to make up the […].

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How to Negotiate a Star-Studded Return to F2F Meetings

Smart Meetings

As California opened up to unmasked gatherings for those who have been fully vaccinated, Smart Meetings was in Southern California at W Hollywood Hotel for a 1-Day Experience that rolled out the red carpet for top meeting professionals. The 305 guest rooms and 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space at the iconic property offered an abundance of chances to step outside on meeting room patios and luxurious suite balconies.

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What Visitor Services Should a DMO Provide?

Solimar International

Providing visitor services is an essential function of every Destination Management Organization (DMO). Destination Management Organizations (DMO) are responsible for the management and marketing of a tourism destination to attract visitors and to offer them a good experience during their stay. One of the key functions of DMOs is the provision of visitor services, before and during the visit to the destination.

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What is a Hybrid Event?

Best Corporate Events

As virus concerns subside and economies reopen, the term “hybrid” is increasingly being heard in the world of corporate team building and beyond. It’s clear that hybrid will play an important role for events from now on, but it is hard for some to define what exactly the term means, or what a hybrid event actually is. These are important questions to answer for anyone who wants to harness this powerful new format successfully.

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ESG in Hotel Real Estate: Systemic solutions for a systemic problem

EHL Insights

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reported that in 2019, emissions from building operations had reached record-high levels and estimated that direct building carbon emissions must be halved by 2030 in order to reach 2050 net-zero targets. Meanwhile, from the hotel sector’s standpoint, the situation is not anymore rosy: as the industry’s global footprint continues to grow rapidly, hotels will need to reduce their absolute carbon emissions by 66% by 2030 and 90% by 2050 , to avoid a

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Smart Moves in Florida, Washington State and More

Smart Meetings

Heather Larson, CMP. Larson is president and CEO for Meet Chicago Northwest; she previously worked as the organization’s director of sales. Larson’s career began with Bismarck Hotel in Chicago as sales manager; since then, she’s worked with The Whitehall Hotel, The Drake Hotel and Fairmont Hotel Millennium Park, all in Chicago. David Morneau and Tara Johns.

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The loneliness of the long distance facilitator

Conferences that Work

Right now, I am a long distance facilitator. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I only facilitate meetings of people who are not the same room. Often, they are thousands of miles away. And, like Colin Smith, the protagonist (played by Tom Courtney ) of the classic 1962 film The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner , I sometimes feel alone. Meeting via Zoom is far better than not meeting at all, but it doesn’t compare with being with people face-to-face.

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Delivering World-Class Customer Experience When Face-to-Face Interaction Is Inconsistent

ITA Group

Delivering World-Class Customer Experience When Face-to-Face Interaction Is Inconsistent. It is no secret retail has been making the shift towards digital transformation for a while now and those efforts have been further accelerated due to the pandemic. But the question is, how do you ensure an out-of-this-world customer experience when human interaction is inconsistent?

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Should You Buy a House with Popcorn Ceilings?

Redfin

There are many variables that homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers , must consider when purchasing a home. Factors such as location, schools, finances, the style of the home, and yes, whether the house has popcorn ceilings. Popcorn ceilings shouldn’t be a deal-breaker, but it is one more variable to consider and what to look for when buying a house. .

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Creating Conference Goodie Bags for Virtual Events

Eventtia

On May 4th 2020, also known as Star Wars Day, the biggest convention in the name of the space-opera franchise was a little different.

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No Fifty Cheyne acquires wedding licence to become Chelsea’s finest wedding venue

Travel Daily News

Located in a unique position overlooking the River Thames, with sweeping views over Chelsea Embankment Gardens and onto the iconic Albert Bridge, the dining rooms and bar can be used as a full serviced wedding venue, for ceremonies and receptions alike.

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Travel Tech To Maximize Your Destination Marketing Efforts

DCI

Travel tech has evolved enormously over the past year, meeting the needs of a challenging new travel landscape. When human interactions are compromised, digital solutions keep things moving along. We’ve all seen the headlines about the disinfecting drones and robots. It’s not some Star Trek fantasy. For destination marketing organizations, incorporating this sort of technology may be second nature – or it may be totally foreign.

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10 Backyard Additions to Create the Ultimate Home Oasis This Summer

Redfin

Summer has officially arrived. That means warmer weather, backyard BBQs, time for gardening, and longer days spent relaxing outside. That’s why now is also the perfect time to remodel your backyard into a place you’ll never want to leave. There are many ways you can transform your space into your own personal paradise. All it takes is a little bit of imagination and some careful planning.

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2021 Shifts in Travel Behavior

Sojern

Through the Lens of Sojern and PlaceIQ Data. In February, we did a look back at 2020 and a look forward at 2021 data , using a combination of Sojern and PlaceIQ data to understand COVID-19 recovery and the bigger picture of the traveler through layering these insights together. Sojern and PlaceIQ joined forces again to provide travel marketers an update on where recovery stands today and how traveler behavior has changed. .

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Sponsors eager to return to in-person events according to a survey by AIM Group

Travel Daily News

AIM Group International conducted a survey of leading pharmaceutical and biopharma companies to understand their perspectives regarding next Autumn's events.

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UNESCO May Add Venice To Its ‘World Heritage in Danger’ List

Travel Pulse

Conservation advisors recommend that Venice be put on UNESCO’s list of endangered World Heritage sites, partly due to large cruise ships continuing to dock in its historic center.

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Travel Media Wants and Needs: Travel PR Tips for Summer 2021

DCI

This summer 2021, travel is once again possible, almost as we once knew it. Within the United States, vaccination rates have excited travelers and the media is looking to give them the information and stories they want to explore again this year. Moving forward, destination marketers and travel PR professionals need to understand what the travel media needs to accomplish these goals.

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