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Best Virtual Speaker Kits: The Video & Lighting Edit!

Endless Events

A couple of weeks ago, we began our mini-series on the best virtual speaker kits. And the first episode was all about sound. What are the best microphones speakers can use to deliver top-notch presentations? As usual, our hosts Brandt Krueger and Will Curran did a deep dive into the subject. But no educational content surrounding this topic would be complete without going into the specificities of lighting and video.

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7 of the Top Event Planning Conferences in 2021

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This is the time to invest in your boutique hotel’s brand

Dana Communications

With historically low occupancy levels—among data compiled by the American Hotel & Lodging Association, it was found that eight out of ten rooms stand empty—2020 is going in the books as hospitality’s worst year ever. This stark reality has many properties scrambling to recuperate lost revenue through knee-jerk discounting. Unfortunately, this short-sighted approach only provides a potential fix that will result in a definite blow to long-term success.

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Control versus freedom at meetings

Conferences that Work

How can we design the optimum balance between control versus freedom at meetings? First, let’s get one misconception out of the way. As I wrote in 2010: The reality is that you never had control to begin with, just the myth of control. You’ve been kidding yourself all these years. Unless your constituency is bound to your event via a requirement to earn CEUs, members can withhold their attendance or avoid sessions at will. — The myth of control.

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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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2021 Event Trends: The Only Guide You’ll Need!

Endless Events

We’ve been teasing it for a while, but the time has come to introduce our 2021 event trends guide! So, 2020 was…a year. Presented with more challenges than ever before, the events industry was forced to do a complete 180. But now that a brand new year has arrived, so have new questions. Will hybrid events become the norm? How will the expectations from attendees evolve?

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Google Analytics: 5 Myths Event Pros Believe About Google Analytics

Special Events

Google Analytics is the most powerful platform for gaining insights regarding how well your website converts traffic into inquiries. It allows you to maximize your presence on all of your channels.

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Faces Behind MeetingPlay's Virtual Platform: Meet Lauren Pirri

Stova

Want to know a big reason why our MeetingPlay customers choose us as their virtual event platform partner? We’d like to think it’s all the slick, custom technology solutions we provide to engage audiences and make each virtual event unique. But we confess…it's not! The truth is, even for customers experienced in planning large virtual events, things can get extremely complex, and fast.

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An Important AIME 2021 Event Announcement

AIME

A message to our AIME community. It is with great sadness we announce the cancellation of AIME 2021 due the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. The event was due to take place from 15 to 17 March 2021. We know this … The post An Important AIME 2021 Event Announcement appeared first on AIME.

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Drive Bookings for Independent, Unique and Boutique Hotels

Connect Worldwide

Included in the Connect Worldwide suite of international travel brands is Luxpitality. At Luxpitality, we partner alongside independent hotels and resorts with design, culture, local… The post Drive Bookings for Independent, Unique and Boutique Hotels appeared first on CWW.

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8 Human Resource Strategies To Make Employees Feel Included When Working Remote

Best Corporate Events

In the past, it was all too easy to take company culture for granted and focus on other HR issues, like creating safe working conditions. But given the pandemic and the tremendous shift to remote work, businesses must work hard to develop what happens organically in an office setting – a sense of belonging and inclusion. So how can you make remote workers feel like a genuine part of the company’s fabric, even if they’re at home?

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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 Top 9 Contingencies to Consider in Your Offer When Buying a Home

Redfin

If you’re a first-time homebuyer , buying a home is an exciting time in your life — not to mention a little anxiety-inducing. But after touring dozens of homes and finally finding “the house,” you’re ready to make an offer. Before you do, take time to consider all the potential risks and home-buying contingencies that will help protect you as a buyer.

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5 Tips for Planning a Hybrid Event

FICP

Due to COVID-19, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) pivoted from traditional face-to-face events to “hybrids” in 2020. A hybrid event is one that includes in-person and virtual.

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Renault Eurodrive Appoints Connect Worldwide

Connect Worldwide

Renault Eurodrive Appoints Connect Worldwide as General Sales Agent in Brazil January 2021 Renault Eurodrive announced the appointment of Connect Worldwide (CWW) as their sales… The post Renault Eurodrive Appoints Connect Worldwide appeared first on CWW.

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The Last Word: Company culture eats profit for breakfast

Special Events

After 40 years as the CEO of my own catering and events firm, I’ve had great company culture…and lousy culture too. It’s never an easy road.

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Covid-19 Site Inspection Checklist

Achieve Incentives

Team Achieve’s site selection specialists have been traveling to meet with our partners in top incentive destinations. Throughout our travels, we learned about the extensive safety protocols hotels are implementing. We met with everyone from bellmen, housekeepers, chefs, and security teams, to the front desk agents, pool attendants, sales directors, and general managers.

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Education Essentials: January 2021

FICP

Future of Work. [ fyoo -cher ]. 1. something that will exist or happen in time to come. . 2. a condition, especially of success or failure, to come. . While there still remains a.

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Top 3 Things You Should Be Working On Now For Your 2022 Incentive

Blue Spark Event Design

Because 2020 and 2021 created such a whirlwind in the hospitality industry, incentive elements and locations that used to be tried and true, now need to be reviewed for availability, access, and offerings. Here are a the top three things that we suggest you and your professional incentive planning company do when exploring options for 2022: 1. Review Your Incentive Rewards Program.

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The Value of Group Activities

Executive Group Travel

Group activities on an incentive trip can serve many purposes. They are great for setting a team-building tone on the trip, even if that's not the primary goal of the activity. For example, a catamaran cruise for 30 people could provide a social atmosphere for team members to interact in a way they don't usually get to. Activities can also be a great way for incentive travelers to network on their trip.

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Exploring the 8 Phases and its Impact on the Future of Events

Maritz Global Events

As we continue our work through our Planwell Meetwell® strategy, the next video in this series features our market and product innovation leader, Amy Kramer and Greg Bogue, enterprise VP, Design Studio with an overview of our existing event design model —the 8 Phases of a Successful Event™— and how it's impacting the future of meetings.

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Education Essentials: January 2021

FICP

Future of Work [ fyoo -cher ] 1. something that will exist or happen in time to come. 2. a condition, especially of success or failure, to come. While there still remains a.

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2021 To Do’s for Post-COVID Channel Incentives and Virtual Lead Gen Events

Brightspot Incentive Events

Top 10 Must-Do’s for Post-COVID Channel Incentives and Virtual Lead Gen Events in 2021. With COVID-19 vaccines in sight and the next normal starting to settle in, it’s time to look at what channel incentive programs need to do in 2021 to keep the sales pipeline full. Brightspot’s recent webinar featured our incentive experts’ list of ten must-do’s for channel incentives in the post-Covid environment and broke down what the future has in store for us.

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A Guide To Creating Your Virtual Event

Alcor Mice

2020 has been a year for trial and error for the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) Industry as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll on global tourism. Since then, companies have continued exploring different ways to create a perfect virtual event. According to Bizzabo, as much as 93 % of event marketers have incorporated virtual events into their strategy for 2021.

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ITB China Special Edition 2021 announces new business procurement convention in May

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB China Special Edition 2021 announces new business procurement convention in May appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ITB China, the largest B2B-exclusive travel trade show in China, and China’s leading digital trade media in the MICE and Corporate Travel sector, China BT MICE, announced the Business Travel MICE Procurement Convention (BTMPC) will take place at this year’s ITB China Special Edition.

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5 Tips for Planning a Hybrid Event

FICP

Due to COVID-19, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) pivoted from traditional face-to-face events to “hybrids” in 2020. A hybrid event is one that includes in-person and virtual.

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Who's News for January 28, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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New Event Technology Our Experts Are Excited About

ITA Group

New Event Technology Our Experts Are Excited About. The latest technology trends can improve your events and help you better prove your return on investment (ROI). In the age of the digital transformation, new forms of event tech seem to be popping up nearly every day. How can event professionals keep up? We asked our event experts what emerging technology they’re most excited about and why.

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Monaco unveils campaign for revival of MICE

Travel Daily Media

The post Monaco unveils campaign for revival of MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. With hopes of a recovery expected in this year, stakeholders in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) industry, whether event organisers or host venues, are conscious of the need to rethink their model, while offering the security guarantees that everyone has a right to expect.

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Hotel Front Desk Software: Functionality, Benefits, and Implementation Scenarios

AltexSoft Travel

In peak season, even the simplest front desk chores can snowball, especially if managed manually. However, there are still hotels that rely on pen and paper or Excel spreadsheets to assign rooms, maintain booking records, register guests, invoice them, and address their complaints. By equipping staff with centralized, automated technology to handle a multitude of tasks, hoteliers can boost receptionists’ efficiency and, as a result, cut labor costs and improve guest satisfaction.

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Catersource + The Special Event: Super Early Bird Pricing Ends February 5, 2021

Special Events

Don't miss your chance to attend Catersource + The Special Event at the lowest possible price!

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AIME Cancels 2021 Event Due COVID-19 Implications

Travel Daily Media

The post AIME Cancels 2021 Event Due COVID-19 Implications appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME ) has today announced the cancellation of the 2021 event, which was scheduled to be hosted at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and online in March, due to concerns brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.