Techsytalk
JULY 25, 2016
Check out a recent post I shared on EliteMeetings.com : Event planners and venues. Venues and event planners. The two go hand-in-hand. Venues are one of the first things that event planners look to secure when we are hosting an event. And, in doing lots of the new research over the years, there are a few things I think venues could do to provide a better experience for the planners looking to book them.
Conferences that Work
JULY 25, 2016
I guarantee you will learn many new great ideas about conference panels from this Blab of my Thursday chat with the wonderful Kristin Arnold. I’ve annotated it so you can jump to the good bits. (But it’s pretty much all good bits, so you may find yourself watching the whole thing. Scroll down the whole list; there are many advice gems , excellent stories and parables , folks show up at our homes , Kristin sings , etc.!
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MeetingPool
JULY 26, 2016
Editorial Note: This post was written by Meeting Pool contributor, Corey Napolitano. Corey is a is a recent graduate of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN who enjoys all things relating to social media. In a society of people craving to know what the next big thing will be, everyone is hungry for information. Corporations need to be […].
Crowdriff
JULY 28, 2016
In spirit of the DMAI 2016 Annual Conference kicking off on Monday in Minneapolis, we rounded up the ten best instagrammers in the city using the CrowdRiff platform. If you’re looking for some inspiration on where to take cool photos or explore when you have down time, check out these influencers’ feeds. Alternatively, if you’re looking for ideas on where to eat, turn to our v isual guide to eating and drinking at D MAI.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Techsytalk
JULY 28, 2016
Media Alert. Contact. Liz King – liz@lizkingevents.com. Aaron Kaufman – aaron@fifthelementgroup.com. Dahlia El Gazzar – dahlia@dahliaplus.com. 28 July 2016 — Yesterday morning, via various outlets, a heavily promoted industry conference scheduled to take place 22-24 August announced it is cancelling the show just one month before the conference. The Coming Together of Event Minds.
MeetingsNet
JULY 29, 2016
Duty of care practices are well established for individual employees traveling the world for their companies. Two presenters at the recent Global Business Travel Association Convention say the same focus has not been turned on meeting attendees. read more.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Crowdriff
JULY 25, 2016
We spoke to six Minneapolis foodies to find the best places for a bite or drink in Minneapolis and curated a list that has something sure to please everyone. Before we get to that, we want to bring you live action and the best visual moments for #DMAI16! Now back to the food! We included recommendations conveniently within walking distance from the Minneapolis Convention Center, and also some farther away gems worth the trip if you’re in the mood for a unique foodie adventure.
Techsytalk
JULY 26, 2016
James Spellos from Meeting U. James Spellos is the President of Meeting U., whose mission is to help people become more productive and comfortable with technology. Jim delivers over 150 seminars annually on how to use technology more efficiently. In 2015, Jim was named one of the Meeting Industry’s trendsetters by Meetings Focus magazine. He is a faculty member at New York University, teaching in the School of Professional and Continuing Studies since 1990.
MeetingsNet
JULY 27, 2016
What you need to know to keep your next event from going up in smoke now that recreational pot is being legalized in an increasing number of states. read more.
Travel Daily Media
JULY 24, 2016
The post Dubai ranks 14th globally for business events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Dubai has been ranked one of 20 top business events destinations by the Union of International Associations (UIA). The city maintained its position at number 14 in the UIA’s 2015 International Meetings Statistics report and partly reflects its selection to host the World Expo in 2020, which is expected to attract up to 25 million visitors during the six-month event.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Techsytalk
JULY 28, 2016
Aaron Kaufman from Fifth Element Group. Aaron Kaufman, CSEP works hard – and with extreme passion! As the President of Fifth Element Group, it is safe to say that Aaron is a rising international resource in a very competitive industry. With his finger on the pulse of creativity in both event design and business, whether it’s new trends or developing strategic partnerships, Aaron always stays ahead of the game as a leader and trendsetter.
MeetingsNet
JULY 29, 2016
Carina Bauer, CEO, IMEX Group, talks about how her organization balances security concerns with the benefits of bring people together face to face. read more.
Crowdriff
JULY 26, 2016
Travel is a visual experience. Travellers want to see photos of a destination before they make the decision to visit it, and that’s why destinations must dominate in visual influence. It is more important than ever to include authentic photos on your destination’s website that show visitors the experiences you want to highlight, through the lens of travellers just like them.
Techsytalk
JULY 26, 2016
Choosing a venue is usually one of the first stages of event planning. The real planning can’t really take off until you have a designated facility. Of course, choosing a spot for your conference is easier said than done. There’s a lot of logistics that go into it. Here’s a few tips to help narrow your search. There’s a few elements that should be in place when securing a location for your next event.
MeetingsNet
JULY 27, 2016
Why F&B consultant Tracy Stuckrath believes the meetings industry needs to expand its definition of inclusion to encompass those who have dietary restrictions. read more.
MeetingPool
JULY 25, 2016
Taken from the band’s forthcoming album, WIld World comes their brand new song ‘Good Grief’ which is hitting the UK by storm. It has been three years since the band’s breakthrough album ‘Bad Blood’ which was released in 2013 so it is safe to say, their upcoming album and new single has been long awaited. […].
MeetingsNet
JULY 26, 2016
By Special Events. We've got this year's ranking from our sister magazine, Special Events. See who made the list, and read about the trends DMCs are watching, including longer booking windows and higher customer expectations. read more.
MeetingsNet
JULY 27, 2016
What you need to know to keep your next event from going up in smoke now that recreational pot is being legalized in an increasing number of states. read more.
BizBash
JULY 27, 2016
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