Attendease

JULY 6, 2023

As businesses grapple with today’s ever-changing event landscape, having the best event platform is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity! However, with countless tools and services on the market, selecting the right platform for your business can feel overwhelming and confusing. Nonetheless, in a world where digital connectivity is king, it’s essential to find the right tools to captivate your audience and deliver memorable experiences.

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Eventmobi

JULY 5, 2023

Ever need help generating event sponsorship ideas? You’re not alone! The right ideas = the right sponsors. And having strong sponsor support can mean the difference between a good event and a great one. After all, with the right sponsors, you’ll not only receive financial support but also: Establish valuable partnerships Enhance your brand visibility Add credibility to your event And so much more!

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EventMB

JULY 5, 2023

Skift Take: Conventions are increasingly steering away from Florida. They are choosing not to support DeSantis’ divisive rhetoric by taking their groups and money elsewhere.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 3, 2023

Back in 1992 , I developed The Three Questions as a fundamental opening process for participant-driven meetings and conferences. I’ve used it myself at hundreds of events, and many facilitators and meeting designers have also adopted it as an effective way for attendees to get to learn about each other and uncover what they would like to discuss while they are together.

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The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Embraces CSR and Afghan Refugees The staffing crisis decimating hotel services due to the slow return of employees to front desks and housekeeping carts added to the already brutal disruption in occupancy levels from the global pandemic. One Arizona hotel forged creative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the local Afghan refugee community to address layers of disconnect happening in the city.

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EventMB

JULY 6, 2023

Skift Take: Hospitality workers at 61 Southern California hotels are on strike, demanding higher pay and better benefits. Meetings are being severely impacted as groups try to navigate the challenging situation.

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EventSource

JULY 6, 2023

Franca and Joseph’s two-day fairytale wedding was a scene straight out of a storybook as the day unfolded in all its magical splendor. Celebration Events transformed La Primavera Event Space into a whimsical wonderland, where love and enchantment reigned supreme. The bride was the epitome of grace and beauty, thanks to the talented hands of Afia Beauty , who created a look fit for a queen.

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Eventsforce

JULY 7, 2023

You only have to read the news to confirm that the advancement of technology is a clear given. With that in mind, could the future of the events industry be limited only by our imaginations? No one knows what time may bring, but half a century from now, it’s certain that profound technological innovation will have radically changed the experiences and expectations of event professionals and the audiences they serve.

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Event Industry News

JULY 3, 2023

A festival boss has formally threatened legal action against the government over drug checking at festivals. Parklife founder Sacha Lord has written to Home Secretary Suella Braverman urging her to allow on-site testing in “pop-up labs” to go ahead.

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In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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EventMB

JULY 6, 2023

Skift Take: Attendee wellness is a hot topic for planners. Providing wellness opportunities as part of business events can not only offer health benefits to attendees, it can also provide high-quality networking and bonding opportunities.

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Event Smart

JULY 7, 2023

How to Start a Fundraiser for Mental Health Awareness When have you stopped and reflected on your mental health state? Mental health is often overlooked because of our busy schedules. And because mental health problem is hard to notice, it is harder to treat.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 6, 2023

Wondering how artificial intelligence can actually make a difference in the meeting planning process? Meet MeetingsNet Changemaker Maxwell Kelly and read up on the lastest industry A.I. initiatives and tools. Artificial intelligence has long been a tech-business buzz concept. But now, a wave of thought leaders in the business events industry are more closely examining its potential—and starting to make use of emerging tools.

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Event Industry News

JULY 3, 2023

By Matt Coyne Attending The Meetings Show last week, co-located with the Travel Technology Show and the Business Travel Show, was an excellent opportunity to enjoy the buzz and energy of professionals from various industries, connecting, learning, networking and relationship building.

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Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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EventMB

JULY 6, 2023

Image credit: Destination NSW Skift Take: Event organizers have the power to bring diverse groups together to create change for the better. Here are four ways to be a changemaker and leave an event legacy.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

This week, a series of videos taken by passengers on an American Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) to Orlando (MCO) showed the web what “War of the Worlds” or “X-Files” might look like in the air: including alien scares and pass-along hysteria. A passenger was filmed screaming about a seatmate who “wasn’t real.” “You all can die up here if you want to but I’m getting off,” she yelled while those around her filmed the scene and posted it to TikTok where it went viral as “#l

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Oveit

JULY 3, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of tourism, innovative technologies continue to reshape how we explore and experience travel. One such technology that holds massive […] The post Your NFT Touristic Package is here appeared first on Oveit.

Tourism 97

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eventplanner

JULY 2, 2023

In your search for a suitable location, you need to take into account the space required for your event. But how many m2 do you best provide per invitee?

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Speaker: Adam Dorfman, Lindsay Harrison, and Erin O'Brien

Did you know that 4 out of 5 consumers use local search and 88% use smartphones for those searches? With that in mind, I think it's safe to say your online presence is the silver bullet of your business. Think about the revenue you could be missing by not prioritizing local search optimization. Fortunately, there are a handful of steps you can take right now that will immediately impact your business's pace in local search, and we're happy to share them.

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EventMB

JULY 6, 2023

Skift Take: This surprise acquisition creates a company with the experience, reputation and tech know-how to expand rapidly in the Australian association sector.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

New post-Covid report shows bright future in rebuilding group travel While lounging in a swanky bar or restaurant, sipping craft cocktails and bashfully hovering over large dishes of tasty and pretentious hors d’oeuvres with attendees and fellow meeting profs, you’ve most likely heard the term “post-pandemic” and the technically inclined “endemic,” creating a spiral of memories from an age that seems so distant that it feels like a past life lived by other people.

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Event Marketer

JULY 3, 2023

“Nostalgia is super important for us, and engagement goes hand in hand with that. So we used all the details from the series in a really intentional way. We had subtle clues for what was to come in season two and every detail had meaning.” —Theresa Travis, Executive Director-Marketing Engagement, Experiential and Influencers, Freeform A custom welcome sign greeted attendees as they entered the post-screening reception at Elysian Park.

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Special Events

JULY 3, 2023

If you want to establish a sustainable foundation for your business, you’ll need to check in on your systems and processes regularly.

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Sustainability 98

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Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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MPI

JULY 7, 2023

Initially, I started volunteering to grow my network of peers and grow professionally into my role as an event manager.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 5, 2023

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June. The report surveys meeting planners from all over the world on their priorities for venue selection in a wealth of categories, including meeting space desi

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Event Industry News

JULY 5, 2023

YOUROPE – The European Festival Association has developed and released the “European Green Festival Roadmap 2030”. The Roadmap aims to give European festivals and events a reliable guide for sustainable actions, including measures they will need to accomplish the inevitable process of transformation by the end of the decade.

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Special Events

JULY 5, 2023

Special Events Media is accepting photos of your events for a chance to be featured in our magazine or website!

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People are itching to get back into the world. 54% of consumers say they plan to dine out at a restaurant at least once a week this year. As COVID-19 restrictions ease, the competition for their business is stronger than ever. Download this eBook today to learn how your restaurant can be prepared!

MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

Linda McNairy, global vice president–strategic meetings at American Express Global Business Travel, gets the nod as a Changemaker for turning the North American annual customer meeting on its head. MeetingsNet’s Changemakers list recognizes outstanding meeting professionals for their efforts to move their organizations and the industry forward in unique and positive ways.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 7, 2023

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters which represents 340,000 UPS workers considering a strike, walked away from the negotiating table with the company this week, starting a countdown to July 31 when the union vows to strike. At stake are wages and working conditions. Recently, the company agreed to add air conditioning to UPS trucks, a move UPS resisted for years.

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Eventtia

JULY 4, 2023

Events are crucial for ensuring business growth. And that’s particularly true for multi-brand companies. In most cases, conglomerates rely on events to achieve a wide variety of revenue goals, such as: Increasing brand awareness Attracting qualified leads Transforming leads into prospects Achieving higher sales rates Ensuring brand advocacy Cross-selling and up-selling their products And more However, conglomerates often face unique challenges when it comes to organizing events.

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