EventMB

JULY 13, 2022

Skift Take: Delays and canceled flights are wreaking havoc on travel this summer. What should event planners do to ensure keynote speakers, VIPs, and others make it to their events on time. Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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Attendease

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Without the need for travel and lodging costs, digital events open up valuable networking, learning, and partnership opportunities. Optimize Website and Registration Pages Your event website and registration platform are often the first touchpoints for potential attendees, as well as keynote speakers or sponsors.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. For many events, speakers will be chosen based on outcomes and relevance versus celebrity alone.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

Communication from the first touchpoint must answer the questions every experienced traveler will have. As we gain herd immunity through a global vaccination program and decrease physical distancing among humans, we will have set up the systems to ease our way through many hospitality and travel functions. Shift: Thoughtful Inclusion.

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Attendease

AUGUST 20, 2024

It charts the full process of how attendees discover, register, prepare for, travel to, participate in, and follow up after your event. In-person events need to account for logistical details like venues, travel, accommodations, and the on-site experience. Why do you need one?

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 22, 2024

Now, people are willing to travel to in-person events. Mailing things beforehand is also a smart idea for remote speakers, as it can create opportunities for improved production quality. If you haven’t compared an Apple keynote from 2019 to a more recent Apple keynote , you owe it to yourself to see how dramatic the shift really was.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 12, 2023

This time, a good percentage of the attendees were able to travel and got to experience a hurricane from the comfort of their hotel room. Attendees who were unable to travel were able to switch their registration to the digital cohort. Attendees who were unable to travel were able to switch their registration to the digital cohort.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Skift Global Forum 2021, the premier global conference on the business of travel, took place last week in a hybrid format. With speakers and attendees joining in-person and online, we uncover the most valuable takeaways for event professionals.

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Attendease

JANUARY 5, 2021

In fact, the virtual event platform market is predicted to skyrocket, with Travel News Daily reporting how enterprises are now pivoting towards hosting virtual events instead of in-person ones to adapt to the changes brought about by the pandemic. Virtual events are part of today’s new normal. Check your tech.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

On this episode of What One Thing Smart Meetings CEO and Founder Marin Bright is joined by Keynote Speaker and Author Ben Nemtin to discuss his storied accomplishments of creating a bucket list to attain his goals, finding purpose in life and his next big goal to go into space! Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop. podcasts on smartmeetings.com here.

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Prestige Events Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Comedian and TV star Katherine Ryan will share her inspiring story, talking about how she reached the top of the entertainment industry and the challenges she faced along the way as she addresses WTM London (5th-7th November) on day three of the world’s most influential travel and tourism event. in the Yellow Theatre on Thursday 7th November.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 21, 2020

Quite a few corporations and universities have instituted travel bans and/or are making major budget cuts. Many are holding off on speaker invitations until there is more positive news of the country reopening. . Here’s what some of them include: Buying Time. Some events in Q3 are exploring options for postponing to Q4. .

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 4, 2023

With leisure travel strong and transient business travel well below pre-pandemic levels, the number of flights into and out of some big cities are being cut. But with the post-pandemic situation quite different, that business-traveler perk seems to be going away, at least temporarily.

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Eventmobi

MAY 23, 2024

Oftentimes, conferences include keynote speakers and workshop sessions, each designed to educate attendees. This kind of conference often features multiple speakers, who each present information on related topics. There’s no lead speaker. Because of this, summits usually feature influential speakers.

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IMG

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Virtual event happened October 19, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT Diversity Makes us Better: Best Practices to Build a Culture of Diversity and Inclusion Speakers: Carolina Veira Carolina Veira is an authentic leader, financial strategist, and Diversity and Inclusion champion, with a passion for the advancement and empowerment of BIPOC communities.

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Marketo Events

JUNE 25, 2020

And, despite our nostalgia for travel and seeing people in person, they’re working out surprisingly well and only getting better. They don’t require spending on travel, hospitality, or venues. Travel is logistically challenging for busy executives—and for anyone with home and family responsibilities. They cost less to produce.

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Event Age by Swapcard

JULY 27, 2020

We've seen the events industry adapt to COVID-19, lockdown, the ban on gatherings and travel restrictions. A hybrid model consists of a traditional, in-person event with a venue, attendees and speakers or exhibitors, but also incorporates an online aspect. One of the most prominent trends to come out of this crisis is hybrid events.

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EventMB

AUGUST 26, 2024

Skift’s live events take place worldwide and cover different aspects of the travel industry. In this episode of the Skift Meetings Podcast, we explore the meticulous planning, innovative strategies, and unique storytelling approach that make Skift’s live events stand out among B2B travel events.

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2022

Trailing behind that concern was travel restrictions, budget and then other considerations like attendee comfort and turnout. Outside of food and venue, the top costs for 2022 survey respondents were technology, staffing, safety equipment, and other expenses (speakers, entertainment, advertising).

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Eventmobi

JULY 26, 2020

Now, speakers at your virtual event can present in their mother tongue while attendees listen in their preferred language. With travel and cost limitations removed, it is now possible to invite speakers and engage attendees from anywhere in the world. A significant barrier, however, remains: language. Attendee Interactivity.

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Depending on how safe you want to make your attendees feel, you may opt for home testing for VIPs—entertainment, speakers, executives—so they don’t get on the plane if they have a positive result. #6: 7: Travel and transportation – 111% increase. . #7: 7: Travel and transportation – 111% increase. 8: Signage – 53% increase.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

One of the report’s conclusions: “Closed-captioning content benefits many, especially non-native English speakers.” Here, an alternative hybrid form could consist of regional in-person meetings, to minimize travel, while still being connected to other regional meeting hubs via a shared online program.

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Expo Pass

JUNE 26, 2024

Creating a fantastic speaker lineup is one of the most crucial parts of planning a successful event! The right speakers can draw crowds and inspire your audience, all while electrifying your event goals. In this guide, we’ll walk you through six essential steps in curating an engaging and impactful speaker lineup.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MARCH 2, 2022

The number of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) speakers doubled, as did the amount of education geared to the topic of diversity. Speakers from 15% small stations, 30% medium stations, 20% large stations, 35% mega stations. 10% outside-the-industry speakers. Accessibility: closed captioning and transcriptions.

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GEVME

JULY 28, 2021

A virtual conference typically runs for multiple days, has keynote speaker sessions, live entertainment, educational sessions, product demos, product training, panel discussions, and more. It is easier to attract high-profile keynote speakers as well, especially because time is valuable for them.

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Eventmobi

MARCH 9, 2022

You need to think about who your audience is, what speakers you’ll have, how you keep your attendees engaged, and how you’ll host the live and virtual components of the event. With an in-person event, your audience is limited to only those who can travel to your event’s location. There’s a lot to consider when planning a hybrid event.

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Eventmobi

AUGUST 5, 2020

Speakers have a unique opportunity online to have an intimate experience with guests since they are right up close and personal in an attendees office, living room, etc. The most important for me has been having a dynamic speaker that can evoke emotion through the audience, either with compassion or humor – humor being my favorite of course.

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Eventmobi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Hybrid events were designed around the in-person experience, with live streams of speaker presentations tacked on as a bonus feature. Physical event attendance will continue to face limitations in terms of venue capacity and travel restrictions for at least the first of half of 2021. Watch the on-demand session now!

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Social Tables

JANUARY 14, 2022

2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. Mountain Travel Symposium. The theme of the 52nd Annual Travel and Tourism Research Association International Conference is “Regenerative Tourism: Building Resilience.”

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EventMB

JUNE 7, 2022

Making Event Travel & Transport Greener and More Affordable. The project includes plans to double train capacity , along with adding the necessary infrastructure for high-speed rail, to position the city in a prime spot for the next generation of travel. Filling the Speaker List With Local Business Leaders.

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Attendease

MARCH 4, 2019

Send this email around two days ahead if no travel is required, or 10 - 14 days in advance if attendees are travelling. You can send out email blasts on early bird specials and high-profile speakers at the event. Thank you email - Follow up with a thank you email.

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Attendease

JULY 3, 2024

Incorporating high-energy elements, like dynamic keynote speakers , fun activities, and memorable celebrations, can create a contagious atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm, propelling the sales team forward into the next sales cycle! Virtual SKOs eliminate costs associated with venue rental, travel, accommodations, and catering.

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Attendease

JULY 3, 2024

Incorporating high-energy elements, like dynamic keynote speakers , fun activities, and memorable celebrations, can create a contagious atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm, propelling the sales team forward into the next sales cycle! Virtual SKOs eliminate costs associated with venue rental, travel, accommodations, and catering.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than a physical event because of the significant decrease in the cost of travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. Hosting a hybrid event lessens the cost involved in Travel.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. Hosting a hybrid event lessens the cost involved in Travel.

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

While physical events are not going to disappear, hybrid events proved to be so much more advantageous than physical events because of the significant decrease in the cost of Travel, venue charges, accommodation, food and beverage, health and safety, etc. Hosting a hybrid event lessens the cost involved in Travel.

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Speakers Food and Beverage Travel Social Media 156

Expo Pass

JUNE 27, 2022

This feature helps attendees build their own custom event schedule so they never miss any of their favorite sessions, panels, or speakers. Speakers like to make sure attendees have everything they need to fully understand their presentation – the app can do this simply and easily. View speaker bios, contact info, and social media.

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