Endless Events

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Welcome to the first Whiteboard Wednesday! In our inaugural episode we are teaching you how to live stream your event! Live streaming events is super popular and for good reason! You can expand your reach and capture new audiences. Almost any event can be live streamed but the quality varies quite a bit depending on the WAY you live stream. In today’s first very first episode of Whiteboard Wednesdays, our very own Will Curran is going to take you through how to live stream your event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The days of boxed-in, windowless meetings are officially a thing of the past. Attendees want access to nature—whether it’s strolling along a park-like setting or spending time by the water. But what is the best way to designing events that make use of the venue’s indoor and outdoor space to enhance, rather than detract from the business goals ? More : Tech Companies Flee Cubicles, Meet Outdoors. 1.

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Motivation Excellence

OCTOBER 5, 2018

VIKTOR is honored to announce that BizBash Magazine has named our own Mark Bondy to its 2018 inaugural list of The Top 500 People in Events —a list “representing the best of the meeting and event industry across North America.” These recognized thought leaders influence the trade and consumer shows, brand campaigns, and large-scale event planning, all while empowering the next generation of practitioners through education.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Meeting planners face a growing stressor in an otherwise healthy industry. There is a lot of good news in this week’s release of the third edition of Development Counsellors International survey, A View from Meeting Planners: Winning Strategies in Destination Marketing. Global business travel spending has grown 5.8 percent since 2016, reaching $1.33 trillion in 2017 with continued growth forecast.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Do you need some fresh inspiration for corporate stage design? Is it time you discovered a new approach for that annual conference or general session? Yes? Then you’re in luck! We’ve searched around the globe to put together a list of creative corporate stage design ideas worth a look! Simply scroll through for images and tips to get the inspiration flowing for your next corporate event.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Packing bags simply and efficiently is one of the major challenges for planners, and it is becoming more of a necessity as airlines continue to increase prices for checking bags. Last month, Delta became the latest airline to raise the price of checking a bag , joining Jet Blue, United, and multiple Canadian airlines. There are plenty of ways to minimize your baggage anxiety, including rolling your clothes instead of folding them, putting the heaviest items near the wheels and even using packing

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The post Interview: Hilton’s MICE strategy in Malaysia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. In this day and age where personalisation is the key to success, brands must be vigilant in keeping up with customers’ demands at every touch point. To learn more about Hilton’s MICE marketing strategies, we asked Eugene Oelefse, Hilton’s national marketing and communications director for Malaysia.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

How are you using event tech at your events? Automation and real-time tools can help you a lot, letting you save between 13-25% on your event. On the front end, you can enjoy more engagement for less labor by allowing attendees to handle part of the logistics themselves. Think NFC for checking into talks, virtual reality for product demos, and augmented reality for networking sessions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Nearly 2,500 Marriott hotel workers at seven downtown San Francisco properties walked off their jobs Thursday morning, threatening to disrupt the city’s busy fall convention season. According to San Francisco Chronicle , several dozen picketers marched outside The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square chanting, “No contract? No peace” and carrying signs that read, “One job should be enough.”.

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Crowdriff

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Today we announced $9 million USD in funding led by Leaders Fund , with participation from High Alpha Capital, Gibraltar & Company and BDC Capital IT Venture Fund. I’d like to take this opportunity to reflect on how we got here, and what this means for CrowdRiff and our customers. Our origin story. It’s hard to believe that only a few years ago, CrowdRiff was just myself and co-founder Abhi in the back room of a house.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The post Galle Face Hotel and the “smart, sophisticated and energetic” GM it deserves appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Last week it was announced the legendary Sri Lankan hotel, Galle Face Hotel, Colombo had taken on international hospitality veteran and luxury expert Robert C. Hauck as the new GM. Tasked with with returning Galle Face as the pinnacle of Asian hospitality, I spoke to the man — described by owner , Sanjeev Gardiner, as a “smart, sophisticated

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Event Transportation is the key to the success of your event. It’s a piece of the puzzle we often take for granted. Event transportation often is overlooked, strategy and logistics go on behind the scenes but is a must to execute well when planning. There is so much to consider when planning event transportation from how many people you will have, where they are coming from, the venue you are going to, the city.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

The revenue per available hotel room (RevPAR) across the conference and meetings market is predicted to grow by 3.5 percent by the end of the year, thanks in large part to a sustained rise in occupancy numbers and daily room rates, according to a new report. By contrast, the quarterly Hotel Horizons report , compiled by IACC and CBRE Hotels’ Americas Research, predicts that the national average will be 3.1 percent.

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Crowdriff

OCTOBER 3, 2018

When one thinks about visiting Niagara Falls USA , the first thought goes immediately to views of the world’s largest waterfall. Alongside the iconic Falls boat rides and cave tours, however, the region is also home to a flourishing winery and brewery community, outdoor adventure sports, historic landmarks, hiking trails and more. While the waterfall itself has always attracted visitors from far and wide, Destination Niagara USA ’s task is to encourage them to stick around and explore all there

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 2, 2018

The post Expect more MICE in 2019: Here’s how you can get a piece of the pie appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business travel has grown exponentially in the recent years and along with it is the increase in number and size of corporate meetings and events. This has become a huge opportunity for event planners, hotels, and event spaces.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2018

In addition to hard-skill development, teaching self-awareness and interpersonal skills results in better business outcomes. One principle in employee development that's gained traction in recent years is focusing on learners as whole people, rather than focusing simply on the desired skills an organization wants them to master. As a result, the human side of business—listening to and understanding others, and then expressing oneself in a way that resonates with those particular people—is gettin

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

More : 5 Smart Moves: Who’s Cooking Edition. Doreen Young Oxford Club, Spa & Salon at The Oxford Hotel in Denver hired Young as spa director. She was recently a finalist in the category of Top Spa Director in American Spa Magazine’s 2018 Women in Wellness Awards. The trained massage therapist has previously worked at Mii Amo Spa in Sedona, Arizona, and The Peaks Resort & Spa in Telluride, Colorado.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Leading event production agencies, brands, and tech companies are among the finalists for the BizBash Event Style Awards. For the.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 5, 2018

With all of the talk about climate change, we thought it ws a good idea to repost this app from Jim Spellos on his Whole Earth Calculator. He developed the app while working for Rock and Wrap It Up (They aim to help facilitate delivering excess foods to those who need it, and simultaneously preventing it from ending […].

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Memory Makers

OCTOBER 1, 2018

If you are a crafter or need craft supplies for a special project, be sure to visit the Reuse Market. Here you will find a treasure trove of crafting supplies for just about any project. The Market's goal is to keep clean, usable art and craft supplies out of the landfill and place them in the hands of artists, teachers, students and others at a reasonable price.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Scott Hermes; photo credit: Irvine Company. Irvine Company Resort Properties in Newport Beach, California, recently appointed Scott Hermes as its president. Hermes has hiring power at Coastal Collection, which encompasses The Resort at Pelican Hill , Fashion Island Hotel and Hotel Irvine. “Hire people smarter than you. Prepare them for success. Agree on the goals and plans.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Here's a look at new Chicago eateries, drinking spots, hotels, conference areas, private rooms, and other spaces available for events.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Source: IMEX Group Here are five experiences to keep an eye out for at the Sands Expo once the 2018 edition of IMEX America opens, starting with Smart Monday, on October 15. The full business bonanza of the trade show runs October 16 -18. Recent research carried out by MPI Outlook for the IMEX Group […].

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 4, 2018

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Northern California has Silicon Valley and SoCal has Silicon Beach. But, don’t discount Columbus. The Ohio city is also at the forefront of emerging technology and home to makers, thinkers and doers behind cutting edge start-ups. Earlier this month, self-driving shuttles debuted in Columbus. They’re currently in trial mode, while the route along Scioto Mile is tested.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 4, 2018

Ryan Zynger is the founder of Zynger Events, a Los Angeles-based firm with national clients including Facebook, Equality California, and.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Are there times when you need to take notes outside of your workspace or need to take notes with you on the go? Is paper a hassle for you to carry around everywhere you go and memorizing a list is too tedious? Then you should “take note” of these apps that could save you time […].

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Eventtia

OCTOBER 1, 2018

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2018

After 10 years at Sands Expo Center , IMEX America will move to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, a MGM Resorts International property, in 2021. Mike Dominguez, chief sales officer for MGM, shared his thoughts about this move—and MGM’s close relationship with IMEX Group—in this, the second of a two-part interview. Part 1: Dominguez Offers Illuminating Insights on IMEX America.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik. Guest: Adam Parry. In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and Beth.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Adrian’s iPod My ancient iPod now has only one job: storing my music library of 765 tracks. Some of these performances bring me to tears when I listen to them. Many are bound to experiences in my life, and hearing them connects me to those powerful memories in a way that no other sense — save perhaps smell — can equal. You probably have this kind of relationship with music.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Services hotel guests think they will need don’t always line up with what they end up using, according to a new study from Cornell University. Spanning six hotel brands, 33 hotels and 724 surveyed guests, Cornell’s School of Hotel Administration tracked 50 hotel amenities, from bottles of water in the room to spas and swimming pools. The surveys asked guests first what they expected to use during their stays, and later what they actually used.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2018

When planning end-of-year meetings during the winter season, a few decorations can go a long way. But having an entire destination behind you, humming with holiday cheer, can transform an event into much more than just another business trip. Some cities fully embrace the magic of the holidays, and their hard work might just be the last ingredient to make your event truly memorable.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Even though what he does looks like nothing but fun, Mickey Mouse has never worked for nothing. Nor have any of his Magic Kingdom pals. But now they’re on their way to a starting pay boost of more than 50 percent. Cast members at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, overwhelmingly voted to accept a new five-year labor contract that will pay a starting wage of $15 an hour by 2021.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 1, 2018

The development and decline of trends were previously a straight line—planners could track where they started and grew, and the point when it became time to move on. According to recent Smart Meetings webinar host Kate Patay, however, social media has changed all of that. Kate Patay. Chief Strategy Officer at Patay Consulting , a firm specializing in creating a brand voice for businesses and individuals, Patay is an industry veteran of nearly 20 years and an expert when it comes to tracking tren

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