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Event Gamification Guide: Reach Your Event Goals!

Endless Events

Event gamification has revolutionized the way we plan events and measure their success. It boosts audience engagement and helps event planners reach their event goals in quantifiable and seamless ways. No wonder it has become one of the most popular benefits of event platforms ! Most event platforms on the market offer both in-person as well as virtual event gamification solutions.

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New Realms, New Ideas: Virtual Reality Tech Is Transforming Events, Experiences

Smart Meetings

Wouldn’t you rather forget where you are for a moment and feel like you’re there? Spinning slowly in a grandiose ballroom or stepping inside a hotel suite, the ocean view through the doors to the balcony—the next generation of virtual reality (VR) can deliver so much more than pretty worlds through clunky goggles. For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting

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Omicron travel restrictions discourage Europeans from travelling, but summer prospects are promising

ETC Corporate

Europeans’ intention to travel (61%) decreases compared to spring and summer 2021 but remains stronger than one year ago (54%), demonstrating higher resilience against new COVID-19 waves Fragmented and inconsistent border restrictions in response to the Omicron variant impede consumer travel decisions Early-summer prospects are promising, as Europeans intend to holiday for longer and spend more.

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What makes an effective digital marketing strategy and how to craft one?

EHL Insights

Over the past decades, marketing practice has increasingly focused on creating online interactions between organizations and their consumers. This shift is spurred by multiple developments, such as the growing internet penetration , the increasing sophistication of devices, as well as the greater connection speed that network technology offers. The increasing relevance of digital marketing is underlined by the significant increase in spending on digital advertising, which is estimated to grow fr

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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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Planning Disruption-Proof Events In Times Of Uncertainty

Endless Events

Great event professionals know that it’s vital to always have a plan B ready when planning events. For example, they know how to deal with bad weather at events and how to build a crisis communication plan. However, according to Event Brew , many are yet to master planning disruption-proof events amidst the pandemic – or at least master the way they communicate the unavoidable uncertainty.

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What Keeps Attendees Safe in a Pandemic and What Doesn’t

Smart Meetings

There is no magic elixir to absolutely protect attendees from fast-spreading novel coronaviruses. But strategic measures executed professionally are a lot more effective than some of the most common solutions being promoted right now. That is the real talk delivered by Robert Bronstein and John Harris, partners behind Prevent , a Lynchburg, Virginia risk mitigation company created to help meeting professionals cross the unknown to return to meeting responsibly.

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How Team Building Creates More Effective Teams

Best Corporate Events

As technology automates more and more simple, linear tasks, more of the work that people do involves collaboration. Put another way, professionals today spend less time on individual, solo tasks than in the past and more time working as part of a team. New products are designed by teams. New software is developed by teams. Sales are often closed by teams.

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Brandt & Will’s Event Technology Trends 2022

Endless Events

This week’s Event Tech Podcast episode is a little bit different. Rather than having a regular conversation about event technology, Will and Brandt are sharing the contents of a session they led at the FICP Annual Conference in Phoenix, Arizona back in November 2021. The session was titled ‘Technology Tools and Trends Driving Engagement, Collaboration and Innovation’ And since they talked about event technology trends for 2022 and beyond, the talk is just as relevant today as i

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What Happens When “Fear” Majeure Is Used to Postpone or Cancel an Event?

Smart Meetings

With ongoing concerns related to Covid variants, a number of businesses and events are re-evaluating whether to postpone or cancel despite the relative loosening of federal, state and local restrictions. So, what happens when there aren’t specific government restrictions to trigger a force majeure event to postpone or terminate an event? Can the more recent trend of “fear” majeure be sufficient grounds to postpone or terminate an event?

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The Email Tool ORLOVE “Doesn’t Want Anyone to Know About”

Eventbrite

Imagine jamming to a live DJ set with the smell of sea salt in the air. The sun sets; ocean waves lap against the side of the boat. That’s the vibe at an ORLOVE boat party. The scene is dreamy, and last Memorial Day it was even dreamier. As Matt Orlove tells us, this boat […].

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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 event professionals can learn from the Super Bowl

InEvent

Learn what event professionals can learn from the Super Bowl as a showcase of building up attention, creating and engaging communities, leveraging technology, and advertising. This Sunday, February 13, 2022, the Super Bowl will see the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Los Angeles Rams at the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Without a doubt, it … Post What event professionals can learn from the Super Bowl showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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The Pros and Cons of End-to-End Event Management Software

Stova

Event management software has been changing over the last decade, with astronomical advancements in the last several years. What you once wanted in software might be obsolete at this point, or, has become much more advanced. How do you cut through the noise and tell the difference between the two?

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Automation in F&B Inches Closer to Dominance

Smart Meetings

The robot takeover in the hospitality industry is imminent, moving beyond cutesy chatbots and automated telephone operators and into formerly human roles, such as chefs, bartenders and bussers. Robots and hospitality in the United States have been merging at a glacial pace for some time now. Over the years, hotels all over the world have been bringing in robotic staff, answering frequently asked questions and delivering towels and soft drinks; but the last couple of years have served as a reason

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How to Plan a 5k Run/Walk Fundraiser — From Start to Finish Line

Eventbrite

Large races like marathons attract a lot of participants and raise money for charity, and their success can be recreated with smaller events such as 5k races or fun runs. Charity races are a great way to bring your community together for a cause. The combination of charitable donations with a healthy activity is appealing to many, […].

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The Power of ‘Tell Me More’ in the Workplace

Convene by PCMA

The two building blocks of a speak-up work culture are encouragement and reward, Stephen Shedletzky said in his Convening Leaders 2022 session. How can organizations create an environment where employees feel empowered to provide valuable feedback? According to Stephen Shedletzky, who presented the Convening Leaders 2022 session “How to Create a Healthy Speak-Up and Feedback-Rich Culture,” it starts with fostering a sense of psychological safety.

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Business Travel Will Be a ‘Positive Surprise’ This Year

Business Traveler USA

Business travel is set to produce a “a positive surprise” for many people this year, according to Derek DeCross, senior vice president of global sales for IHG Hotels & Resorts. The company’s outlook for SME, Corporate and Groups & Meetings finds that business travel recovery is being led by small and medium-size businesses, and will continue to gather steam especially the latter half of 2022.

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This Week in Travel: What Will Frontier-Spirit Airline Merger Mean for Future of Budget Travel?

Smart Meetings

This week, Frontier and Spirit Airlines announced a proposed merger, which would make the new airline the fifth largest in the United States. The merger is valued at $6.6 billion. On a call announcing the deal on Monday, Spirit’s CEO Ted Christie touted both airlines’ “commitment to affordable travel.”. John DiScala, travel influencer and owner of JohnnyJet.com, told Smart Meetings , “Whenever there is a merger, it’s almost never good for consumers.

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Oakland’s DAGHE Creates a Soundtrack to Black History Month

Eventbrite

It’s pretty much the teenage dream to be able to throw the coolest parties where everyone knows your name and you get to control the dance floor. For Oakland-based DJ and entrepreneur DAGHE, he made his dream into a reality. “I started doing events when I was 16 at a night called Preppy Sensation Ent,” […].

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Naples – Emerging as A Meetings Destination

Gavel International

Reading Time: 4 minutes Naples is an upscale seaside town located on Florida’s Gulf of Mexico coast. Serenity, sunshine, and sophistication will meet you on the miles of pristine beaches. The world-class resorts, soft white sand, and gentle ocean surf make a perfect meeting location. The land between the shore and the bay holds beautiful neighborhoods and high-end shopping and dining.

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Don't Forget to Join Us Tomorrow!

Special Events

Virtual Pep Rally will give you valuable and actionable insights in addition to a sneak peek at Catersource + The Special Event 2022.

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Oahu Festivals Welcome Visitors in 2022

Smart Meetings

Now that Hawaii no longer requires fully vaccinated visitors to quarantine, a lot of the cultural festivals meeting professionals previously hitched their group travel to are back in play. 2022 on the island of Oahu in particular is looking to be a year replete with music, entertainment and—of course—food. From half-marathons to local Spam showcases, Oahu’s list of what it has to offer is a long one.

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We’re on the Cusp of the Next Gen of Events

Convene by PCMA

Rafat Ali, founder and CEO of Skift (on screen), speaks during a Convening Leaders session while moderator Joshua Butler, the cofounder and COO of Falcon Events, and in-person attendees listen from Las Vegas. (Jacob Slaton Photography). If the pandemic-spawned Zoom boom was the event industry’s Napster moment, then we are at the precipice of a new age of events — whether we like it or not, says Rafat Ali, founder and CEO of Skift.

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Our Commitment to Investing in Chicago’s South and West Sides

Meeting Tomorrow

At the end of 2019, Meeting Tomorrow created a new South and West Side Investment Fund. This fund is one part of our larger commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Meeting Tomorrow, and part of our support of the Black Lives Matter movement. We’re committed to investing a total of $1 million in Chicago’s South and West sides by the end of 2025.

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Costa Rica Appoints Connect Worldwide Mexico

Connect Worldwide

Costa Rica Appoints CWW Mexico as its Representation Agency Connect Worldwide has been appointed by Esencial Costa Rica as its representation agency for marketing, trade… The post Costa Rica Appoints Connect Worldwide Mexico appeared first on CWW.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Ted Johnston. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L.

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Ticketmaster teams up with Redeam to help travelers purchase tickets to live events as they book trips

Travel Daily News

Event organizers can create special packages and promotions that travelers can combine with other experiences as they book their trip. Redeam then shares these offers across hundreds of travel sites in its global network, including Expedia, Viator, TUI Musement, GetYourGuide and more.

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CDC’s Level 4 Travel Advisory List Now at Over 130 Countries

Travel Pulse

The government agency continues to warn Americans against travel to destinations dealing with a surge in coronavirus cases.

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Building Confidence & Courage as an Event Entrepreneur

Special Events

To succeed in the industry, you must be courageous in every step of your brand experience.

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Smart Moves in Colorado, Florida and More

Smart Meetings

Ted Johnston. The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway promoted Johnston to general manager of the acclaimed high-altitude tourist railway in Manitou Springs, Colorado. Johnston has over a decade of railroad operations and hospitality management experience. Most recently, he was assistant general manager of Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Johnston has worked for Union Pacific Railroad in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Kansas and R.L.

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5 Reasons to Be Excited About Incentive Travel in 2022

ITA Group

5 Reasons to Be Excited About Incentive Travel in 2022. As soon as the new year started, I felt my adrenaline rising and my mind racing about what incentive travel adventures lay ahead of me. The thought of people bonding over shared experiences and learning about various countries and cultures brought a smile to my face. Traveling is always a humbling experience as it lets us witness and experience all the world has to offer.

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Events Industry Report: Insights on Event Planning, Marketing, and Safety

Eventbrite

Eventbrite’s monthly Events Industry Report is designed to keep event creators like you informed about the shifting landscape of the events industry. Read on for expert industry insights, event marketing tips, health and safety updates, and much more. Event Industry Insights On Jan. 19, arts and culture advocates testified before the Small Business Committee in […].

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Review of Butter, a smooth meeting platform for facilitators

Conferences that Work

Companies bombard me with offers to check out online meeting platforms. Sadly, I simply don’t have time to explore most of them. But every once in a while I hear about a platform that intrigues me enough to schedule a demo. Butter is an online meeting platform that is designed to support the facilitation of great interactive meetings. The demo impressed me enough to delve into the platform, and I liked what I found.

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15th International Digital Aviation & Travel Forum to be held at the same venue in 2022

Travel Daily News

A special feature of the 15th International Digital Aviation & Travel Forum program will be the discussion of the new landscape of the air travel market, which is emerging both due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and as a result of a number of initiatives in the distribution of air travel. Both international conferences will be held on May 25 at the SAP Digital Leadership Center, in neighboring rooms.

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Don't Miss Your Opportunity to be a Top DMC!

Special Events

Tomorrow is the deadline to be included on the annual Top DMC list.

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How to Pitch: 9 Top Culinary Travel Writers

DCI

Culinary tourism goes far beyond simply what to eat in a destination – but you know that already. When pitching culinary travel writers interested in food topics, today’s travel publicists need to dive into the variety of characters in their culinary communities and dish up the untold stories. Think more creatively about what your destination is doing and how culinary travel writers can tell those stories.

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