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Virtual Event Mistakes: 10 Things To Avoid Doing!

Endless Events

To kick off a new week, we’re going to lay out the most common virtual event mistakes. Even though virtual events are set to become the new normal, not many planners have experience with this paradigm. And that will, invariably, lead to a few mishaps. There are still plenty of misconceptions flying around in regards to virtual events. Because planners and companies aren’t sure which way is North right now, it’s easy to disregard the things that could make or break the virtual e

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Does Virtual Networking Really Work?

Stova

It’s the question we have all been thinking. The event industry has been turned upside down, events that take months, even years to plan have been postponed or cancelled, and virtual platforms are all the rage, claiming they can be just as good as the real thing.

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COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Tourism Businesses

Tourism eSchool

Home. COVID-19 Immediate Response Action Plan for Tourism Businesses. By Rebecca White. Published on May 1, 2020. Our hearts are breaking for our Industry at the moment. On top of Australia's bushfires at the start of the year COVID-19 is bringing the tourism industry to its knees, not just here in Australia, but globally. While there's plenty of official information from Government and National/State Tourism Organisations on support for industry, here are 4 practical things to help guide your f

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Are You for Real? The 'Impostor' Challenges Event Creatives Face Today

Special Events

Event pro Kevin Molesworth examines the crippling anxiety many event creatives are facing in today's "isolation" environment.

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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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Top 8 Virtual Event Concerns (& How To Solve Them)

Endless Events

Preparations for your event might be in full swing, but there are still virtual event concerns you must address! Here at Endless, we’ve been on a quest. A quest to help you dive into the world of virtual events as seamlessly as possible. And during this journey, we’ve already covered some relevant topics. For instance, we gave you an overview of how to convert an in-person experience into a virtual one.

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We’ll Meet Again: Kevin Iwamoto, Chief Strategy Officer, Bizly

MeetingsNet

The industry influencer, author, and educator knows that the meetings and events industry will adapt, but hopes that surviving the new normal won’t mean an end to creativity. Hawaiian-born Kevin Iwamoto has worked in almost every aspect of meetings and events, from procurement to consulting. Spreading the word on the financial impact of the industry and lobbying to protect it is high on his list of priorities for the future.

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Calling Event Pros: How Do Our Times ‘Test Your Mettle’?

Special Events

Event pro Tami Forero explains why the challenges of COVID days can help us emerge stronger.

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Remote Work: Is It Helping Or Hurting The Events Industry?

Endless Events

Remote work is the new normal. And not just for the events industry, but for many people around the world. The current state of things surrounding the global pandemic forced companies to take quick action. In many ways, remote work can be a blessing. It affords more freedom, a better balance between personal and professional life, and overall more productivity.

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How to Make Big Decisions Better

MeetingsNet

A TED Talk veteran presents a four-step problem-solving process that ensures groups consider all internal and external factors to make the right decision. When a group of colleagues comes together to solve an organizational challenge, formidable obstacles lie ahead of them: Weighing the importance of various factors, taking in the varied perspectives of all participants, and coming to consensus—all in a limited time frame.

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How to Apply Design Thinking When Planning Your In-Person or Virtual Events

Eventtia

Events are a nothing more than a design problem. After all, designing and planning an event means you need to develop a holistic approach. Everything is interconnected.

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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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‘Termination’ vs. ‘Cancellation’: Crucial Clauses for Event Planners

Special Events

With the coronavirus upending special events, expert planner and lecturer Joyce Scardina Becker offers tips for navigating these uncharted waters.

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How To Build Brand Loyalty For Your Event

Endless Events

It’s time for another episode of #EventIcons – this time, about how to build brand loyalty for your event! Especially now that everything in the industry is so uncertain, this topic gains importance. Because we assume that you’re either learning about virtual events or figuring out how you can turn your in-person experience into a virtual one.

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How This Annual Gala Used Eclectic Decor to Keep Things Fresh

BizBash

Held before the museum's temporary closure due to COVID-19, the California Science's Center's annual Discovery Ball shook things up with two out-of-the-box themes and a new after-party layout.

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Hello! Destination Management is proud to be a partner with HEFB-20

Hello DMC

As warehouses sit idle and skilled managers finish yet another puzzle on their dining room tables, Hospitality + Events Fight Back-20 is fervently working on amplifying the voice and abilities of the hospitality and event businesses. As an industry of inclusion and action, hospitality and event professionals are not the type to sit idle, awaiting a handout.

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To Virtual or Not to Virtual Part II: Can We Create Binge-worthy Virtual Events?

Special Events

These special event experts share tips on how events can move online while retaining impact.

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Meetings & Incentives: When Will We Meet Again?

Atlas Travel

By Jenn Murphy. On behalf of the entire meeting and events team at Atlas, we hope that you are staying healthy and safe! We are certainly facing challenging times in our industry and in the world. We share many of the same concerns in the present and paralleled hopes for a bright future. While we don’t know what lies ahead, it brings me comfort knowing that we are all in this together.

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7 Travel Photography Tips For Instagram-Worthy Travel Pictures

Incentive Meeting Services

Let’s be real here- we love to brag about our travels just as much as we love to travel, and one of our favorite ways is to show off our awesome travel pictures on social media. But whether you’re a professional photogr.

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What is a DMC?

MBC Travel

What is a DMC? Here at MBC Travel, we pride ourselves at being a leading DMC operating in Rhodes, Greece. But what exactly is a DMC? Tourism and travelling industry has expanded over the years, now encompassing various specialised categories one of which is destination management. A destination management company, abbreviated as DMC, essentially acts as an extension of your company, providing in-depth knowledge about a destination as well as assistance for the arrangement of various events at th

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13 Tips for Effective Virtual Meetings

MTI Events

In the world we live in right now, virtual meetings with internal teams, clients, and prospects are now the norm and the only option for many of us.

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#ThrowbackThursday: 10 Steal-Worthy Event Design Ideas from the Met Gala

BizBash

While fashion's biggest night of the year has been postponed due to COVID-19, we're still celebrating with a look back at 10 of the event's most steal-worthy event design moments over the years.

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Event Live Streaming: The Right Way To Do It!

Endless Events

There’s no time like the present to learn about event live streaming. Now that planners everywhere are jumping on the virtual event bandwagon , live streaming is one of the buzzwords that have been jumping around. Now, this is far from being new. But considering the current state of events, many have turned to live streaming all over the world.

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Why pick Rhodes as your next event destination

MBC Travel

Rhodes island is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world today. Abounded by beautiful beaches set in Mediterranean backdrop, inhabiting prime examples of medieval architecture, surrounded by mountains and spotted with Crusaders castles and frescoed churches, Rhodes Island offers a lot to explore and enjoy. It tells a story of its own and can captivate your mind, letting it travel afar and beyond imagination.

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Who goes first — protocols for online meetings

Conferences that Work

Last week I shared protocols for “ who goes next ?” at meetings. This week it’s time to cover a closely related topic: who goes first ? When everyone shares at a meeting, someone has to start! There are two scenarios to consider: facilitating a discussion for a single group, and providing directions for choosing who goes first when simultaneous small group discussions are needed or desired.

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2020 Event Trends 2020: Pre and Post COVID-19

Innovatx

We are over a quarter of a way through the year and it is time for our 2020 spotlight on event trends. As you can imagine, the trends we were experiencing pre COVID-19 were dramatically different from the current event trends. So here are our top four 2020 trends, two pre COVID-19 and two post. PRE COVID-19. 1. The Green (Sustainable) Initiative: Going green has been going off in a big way.

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Finally! Answers To All Of Your Virtual Event Pricing Questions

Endless Events

?? The Best of the Best: Charging for Virtual: Virtual Event Pricing: Charging & Profiting. Future of Events: No Events Until 2021: The Case Of LA, New York & New Orleans. ? Another NEW offer alert! We are proud to unveil the So Many Options, So Little Time: Choosing A Digital Event Platform Webinar! Many of you have expressed frustrations when it comes to selecting a virtual event platform.