eventplanner
DECEMBER 18, 2022
Let me tell you the hard truth: like it or not, there will be moments when you'll have to deal with unprofessional service suppliers. Catering, cleaning, security, audiovisual assistance, lighting, entertainment, you name it.
EventMB
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Skift Take: As people look for new reasons to attend events, some stand out by focusing more on the flow and less on the logistics. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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Event Smart
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Everyone loves swag bags. I mean, who wouldn’t? Everyone loves getting free stuff! I personally enjoy getting one. Swag bags are one of the things people look forward to at an event. Some would even consider it as memorabilia for an event. Others make a collection of gifts they receive from attending events. Swag bags […].
Conferences that Work
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Last week I wrote about alternatives to Twitter , sparked by the rapid changes to the platform under its new billionaire owner. Focusing on our own professional community—the meeting (and hospitality) industry—I’d like to make a modest proposal for a social media platform that might meet our needs better. In other words: an #eventprofs alternative to Twitter.
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Event Industry News
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Greengage Solutions has linked up with some of the top UK sustainable event venues and hotels to share their most successful initiatives from 2022. The working group of ECOsmart Platinum accredited venues meets quarterly to examine some of the key challenges relating to sustainability in the hospitality industry. While intentions to focus on greener business […].
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Special Events
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Tips to keep all audiences at your event engaged
Endless Events
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The holiday parties are upon us, but colder weather means that COVID-19 is on the rise. Many companies may opt to exercise caution and consider pivoting to virtual and hybrid events. Some might prefer virtual get-togethers over face-to-face events. To successfully recreate the in-person experience online, planners need to consider the following challenges.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 21, 2022
As the world turns to a new year, many are coming to realize that our resources are finite and becoming sustainable is crucial to the future of our planet. Even in our everyday activities, green thinking and sustainability are critical. Event spaces are also having to assess the imprint they are leaving. Smart Meetings spoke to event spaces within the United States that were ranked by WiseVoter as top recyclers in the country.
EventMB
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Skift Take: Entertaining large crowds at your event can be difficult and limiting. Here are 16 ways to engage a greater number of attendees all at the same time. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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DECEMBER 23, 2022
For couples, celebrating Valentine’s Day can too easily fall into a routine with restaurant reservations, bouquets, chocolates, or a familiar retreat to a movie. Offer them an alternative by organizing a Valentine’s Day workshop — they can enjoy time together while avoiding crowded reservation lists and unexciting prix fixe menus. A workshop is a tried-and-true […].
Oveit
DECEMBER 19, 2022
While technology becomes more powerful and accessible, industries from all over the world change. The way we do business is not the same. […]. The post Are NFTs useful in entertainment? appeared first on Oveit.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 20, 2022
ExCeL London has recorded its highest number of new event launches since 2017, rounding off a successful 2022 and further cementing the return of the £32.1 billion UK events industry. Despite not hosting events for the first six weeks of 2022 due to the pandemic, the carbon neutral venue hosted 16 brand new shows – […].
EventMB
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Skift Take: Connecting remote teams is hard to do online. Company retreats offer an excellent way to nurture interpersonal connections, provided the activities put the team at the center of the event. — Juraj Holub Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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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
Picatic by Eventbrite
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Before you start contacting your sponsors, you'll want to consider parting ways with a longstanding tradition: tiered sponsorship levels.
EventSource
DECEMBER 20, 2022
Lauren and Braden’s wedding at the Friday Harbour elevated the idea of a classic wedding with a modern twist. It was the perfect day for the couple who were truly meant to be together. They first met at a bar in May 2017 through their friends. But at that time, Braden was in a relationship and Lauren was getting over a tough break up. Next time when their paths crossed each other was at a concert in 2018 where they danced all night.
QC Event School
DECEMBER 22, 2022
In 2022, QC Event School published countless articles that were informative, exciting, and eye-opening for those in the events/wedding industry. However, 10 of those blog articles really seemed to resonate with our readers the most. And with the New Year right around the corner, we thought, hey, why not take a look back at these specific articles and see why people loved them so much?
EventMB
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Skift Take: As Providence taps into funding from its newly approved tourism improvement district, it is looking for novel ways to attract meetings. Leveraging unique public events like WaterFire is proving a popular approach. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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DECEMBER 19, 2022
To attract big brands, your event’s sponsorship packages need to stand out. Here's ten that will.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Steeper F&B and AV costs? Absolutely. Timely responses from hotels? Not often. Free meeting space? Fat chance. These issues and others are addressed in an industry outlook from Knowland and Conference Direct. As corporate and association event planners gear up for the first full year since 2019 without Covid-related meeting restrictions—but with a choppy economic outlook too—they harbor a mix of positive and negative expectations about how they’ll coordinate and execute their upcoming events
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 22, 2022
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become increasingly important as the travel and tourism industries are surging into 2023. While travel numbers continue to grow, the events industry has been forever changed since Covid stopped the world in 2019 and giving back to the community is a priority for the travel, hospitality and event professionals as we enter the new year.
EventMB
DECEMBER 23, 2022
Skift Take: From the child-like joy of tapping RFID badges to rethinking work processes and expectations, this inspiring conversation with Clemi Hardie, head of pencils at Noodle Live, covers many of the steps she has taken in her pursuit of building a better work-life balance. — Skift Meetings Studio Team Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Help your event participants remember the experience by using seeded paper for your name badges. Nicole Walker. I loved speaking with Nicole Walker at Convening EMEA in Vienna a few months ago. Nicole is managing director of Sydney, Australia–based PCO Arinex who is dedicated to making sustainability in the business events industry top of mind, and I was impressed by her no-nonsense, straightforward approach.
MeetingsNet
DECEMBER 20, 2022
If ever there was a force-majeure situation that meeting planners had not thought about, this is it. On December 16 in Berlin, Germany, the 427-room Radisson Collection Hotel was forced to close after its elevated lobby aquarium—standing approximately 50 feet tall and 35 feet wide and containing 260,000 gallons of water and 1,500 fish—burst without warning.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Sustainability is a topic of much discussion and will likely remain so for the foreseeable future. A lot of moves in the eco-friendly direction were made this year by many. Meeting venues, airports, car manufacturers and hotels have all been making efforts to tackle the question of climate change and longevity in the hospitality industry. Check below to see how we highlighted how the hospitality partners are making the industry more sustainable.
EventMB
DECEMBER 21, 2022
Skift Take: The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau has a new name: Meet Boston. Along with a the brand refresh comes a new campaign centered on diversity, while keeping the city's rich history in focus. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
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Eventscase Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The month of December may put some undue stress on people. Holidays are in order, family gatherings abound, social circles are teeming, and then there’s the quintessential problem of thinking about all the gifts you have to give to your loved ones. On the flip side, December also allows us to disconnect and reflect on the things that really matter. It allows us to put things in perspective and somehow gather our bearings in preparation for the new year.
Event Marketer
DECEMBER 19, 2022
A calligrapher was on hand at the pop-up to personalize the 990 luggage tags that were distributed. Savannah, Georgia—known for its lush greenery, historic architecture, ghost tours and coastal cuisine—came to life in New York City’s Gansevoort Plaza on Nov. 12 through a pop-up experience that gave consumers a taste of Southern charm with scenic displays, F&B samples, music and interactions with locals.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 19, 2022
What is more motivating than sending top performers out of this world for an incentive trip? Pam Kressley and Lori Cassidy, co-founders of the new individual travel incentive company Gift a Trip , recently arranged a buyout of a space capsule as part of a three-day immersive experience for the winners of a Texas Lottery. Gift a Trip founders Pam Kressley (left) and Lori Cassidy (right).
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