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11 Event Tech Trends That Shaped 2018

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Yes, the event business has officially entered the realm of high-tech. Smart Meetings covered all the must-have tech advances this year to help you stay at the top of your game. Here are the 11 event tech trends you don’t want to miss. Travel Tech: Biorecognition could eliminate lengthy screening lines at airports.

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IBTM World 2018 Puts New Tech Center Stage

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The team at Reed Travel Exhibitions and IBTM is embracing it wholeheartedly, introducing a new, interactive Exploratory Zone in the center of the IBTM World 2018 conference, set for Nov. So, it was a no-brainer for us to be part of the 2018 edition.”. 27–29 in Barcelona, Spain.

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Hot Flavors: Six Brands That Crushed Sampling at NACS 2024

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percent higher than the previous record in 2018. The icy-cold vibe of the exhibit did right by the cool tech, and pouring the samples into the ice sculpture to chill made for an engaging and delicious experience. 8-10, setting a new record with attendance up 8.5 percent compared to last year and 3.8

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Smart Travel: United Airlines Boosts SFO Routes, Two New Resorts Coming to the Dominican Republic, Mandarin’s New Historic Paris Location and More

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The Nash Casino Taps UrVenue for Seamless Sports Entertainment Bookings New Hampshires largest charitable gaming venue, The Nash Casino , has partnered with tech company UrVenue to simplify how guests book everything from premium game-day seating to golf simulator bays.

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New Management Systems Lead the Charge for Industry Tech  

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But recent years have seen an increasing number of event management applications, culminating in six of 2018’s nine finalists specializing in behind the scenes management or booking. As part of the run up to IBTM World 2018 in Barcelona Nov. 27-29, IBTM announced the full list of 2018’s finalists.

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Event Tech Company Bevy Prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Latest Funding Round

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A 2018 study showed that only 3 percent of venture partners are Black, but event tech company Bevy’s latest funding round sparked change with a 70 percent Black investor pool. The post Event Tech Company Bevy Prioritizes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Latest Funding Round by Keneisha Williams appeared first on [link].

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PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards

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Winners of the prestigious 2018 Crystal Awards were honored at the SITE 2019 Global Conference in Bangkok in January. Program: Salad Master India 2018. Program: Major High-Tech Firm Elite Event. The post PRA Orlando, Destinos India Among Winners of 2018 SITE Crystal Awards appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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