Event Marketer

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Your attendee travelers are eager to hit the road, but thanks in part to economic challenges like inflation, companies are cutting back on T&E. Those able to travel freely are combining remote work with longer leisure trips. Corporate travel policies may start including air emissions tracking.

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Velvet Chainsaw

MAY 27, 2020

The news cycle of 24/7 pandemic coverage, conversation and debate has obscured the fact that travel and meeting attendance are not always decisions made by companies but by people. A rebound in domestic leisure travel does not translate into meeting attendance, as past recessions have shown. Hope is not a strategy.

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EventMB

MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: For today's attendees, bleisure travel isn't just about beaches, outdoor adventures, and sophisticated meeting venues — they want a destination that will also deliver authentic local charm alongside a strong sustainability record. Find out why South Walton, Florida, is perfectly positioned to meet this new demand.

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EventMB

MAY 29, 2024

Skift Take: Bleisure travelers don’t want the same old travel experiences they see on social media; they want to be the first in their friend group to explore and adventure somewhere new. Here’s how meeting planners can organize professional gatherings that fulfill that dream.

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EventMB

AUGUST 20, 2024

There isn’t a single definition of “luxury” for hotels and meeting venues, but attendees recognize it when they experience it. Make it an Immersive Experience While the importance of in-person meetings and personal touches can’t be overstated, the ability to connect with attendees unable to travel is also essential.

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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. The executive may prioritize networking opportunities and educational sessions, while the concertgoer cares most about the lineup, venue experience, and merch. Why do you need one?

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 17, 2020

Let’s set aside the significant issues of whether attendees can: safely travel to and from events; be housed safely; move around an event venue while safely maintaining social distancing; and. The challenges of providing safe travel, accommodations, venue traffic patterns, and food & beverage all have to be overcome.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Know what a “travel maximizer” is? We’ve included a suggestion in this week’s edition of Smart Travel. The venue, which boasts 179 guest rooms ranging from king suites designed to look like a fishing lodge to bunk rooms, is now accepting reservations for winter 2025. Get ready for your dream to come true in winter of next year.

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Conferences that Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Two important caveats are that I’m assuming travelers: Are fully vaccinated; and. Airline travel seems reasonably safe these days. Train travel has a similar risk exposure. If attendees and staff follow precautions, traveling to and from meetings is not as high-risk as the following activities. Accommodations.

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Velvet Chainsaw

APRIL 13, 2020

The timing of recovery is going to be dependent on consumers and businesses having confidence that our cities and venues are safe again. In the first 90 days of resumed business travel, intimate gatherings are going to recover more quickly than mass gatherings. Do the Right Thing. Remove barriers and accept more risks.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 30, 2022

But I saw the highest readings during my travel in a shuttle bus bringing us to the opening reception. If the venue had been packed or the doors closed it might have been a different story. If any of those guests had COVID-19, it’s possible that their aerosols would travel into the air I was breathing. Travel safe!

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Event Farm

JUNE 9, 2021

Venue and governmental regulations keep changing. Of course, your costs will depend on the venue and local/state regulations still in place regarding mask-wearing, social-distancing, and room capacity. View the session recording #1: Venue and staff costs – 24% increase. 7: Travel and transportation – 111% increase.

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EventMB

JULY 17, 2024

Skift Take: The combined platform promises to be a new type of all-in-one offering combining meeting and travel management with venue and vendor sourcing. Miguel Neves Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings

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Best Corporate Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

While it’s natural for workers to want to get out of the office and enjoy the fresh air, outdoor venues are usually not the best setting for team building (with the obvious exception of scavenger hunts or other activities specifically designed to be held outside). Focus on the—hey, squirrel! But nature doesn’t always accommodate.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

and China Drive Business Travel Recovery A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts business travel spending will reach a new height of $1.5 and China, whose business travel markets have expanded 13.4% trillion by the end of 2024. trillion by the end of 2024. Key players are the U.S.

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Velvet Chainsaw

OCTOBER 1, 2021

If you’re like most, quite a few of your team members have not traveled since the beginning of the pandemic. Work closely with your venue partners to explore options. If your association is conducting board and committee meetings virtually, there is a good chance you can send fewer staff members to your large annual. Observation.

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Prestige Events Magazine

DECEMBER 4, 2024

A recent survey conducted by The Eastside Rooms clearly shows that travel-based financial incentives play a significant role in international and domestic destination selection for PCOs. When asked if “ travel-based financial incentives from destinations impact choice of destination?”:

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Event Farm

MAY 5, 2021

The Playbook provides three valuable tools for venue scouting. . Reopening tracker that describes travel, gathering, and mask restrictions by state. Selecting an event venue. The panelists offered tips about negotiating with venues and vendors: . Event risk assessment planning tool. 90-day global event tracker.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2025

Blenheim Palace is setting a benchmark for sustainable tourism and conservation, becoming a destination of choice for the conscious traveller. Blenheim Palaces vision for a sustainable future: Green travel : Visitors are encouraged to travel green, with incentives for those arriving by train, bus, bicycle, or electric vehicle.

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Attendease

AUGUST 26, 2024

Finding and booking an appropriate event venue 2. 5 Ways to Streamline Corporate Event Planning Corporate event planners have a lot on their plates—from negotiating with venues and vendors to designing memorable experiences that “wow” attendees. Creating and adhering to a realistic event budget 3.

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Event Farm

JUNE 14, 2022

Driving those plans is attendee comfort, followed by local requirements, the organization’s requirements, and the venue requirements. Trailing behind that concern was travel restrictions, budget and then other considerations like attendee comfort and turnout. However, it’s important to realize that other event expenses are also up.

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Attendease

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Choose venues where this networking angle can be explored. Find a venue that can accommodate your event, find some attractions - such as a dj or a local band - and plan the bar and food options that will be available. Appeal to Bleisure (business/travel leisure). Unique Venues. Face-to-face time.

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Velvet Chainsaw

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Credit: iStock Event organizers are feeling the pinch as industry suppliers, venues and transportation companies rebound from the pandemic. Travel costs are rising due to strong demand (led by the leisure sector). Event venues are raising rates for basic services like electrical, internet, trash management and catering.

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Attendease

MAY 1, 2019

As Shawna McKinley notes in an article for the Event Manager Blog , “Even with a good composting and recycling program at the venue, a mid-sized corporate trade show with around 5,000 attendees will still go through tons of waste.”. Talk to your venue and vendors about the green options they offer. Image Source ). Image Source ).

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Social Tables

JUNE 17, 2024

What makes a conference venue “unique?” Unique conference venues are not your traditional meeting spaces; they stand out. Style and design Venues that look unique are easy to pick out of a lineup. Does your venue feature impressive architecture, intricate interior design, or creative landscaping?

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EventMB

APRIL 18, 2024

Skift Take: Rich in natural beauty, a proud and vibrant cultural heritage, warm hospitality with unique and luxurious accommodations and venues; Northern Ireland should be on your radar as the next must-visit incentive travel destination.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In this blog post, I’ll showcase the unique opportunities Stuttgart offers for your event, from hotels and venues to experiences, all with sustainability woven into the event planning process. Venues and experiences linked with world changing corporate history and the sense of pioneer spirit await delegates.

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EventMB

MARCH 21, 2023

Skift Take: To meet the needs of today's top event organizers, destinations have to combine state-of-the-art venues with outstanding DEI initiatives, a culture that's equal parts innovative and entrepreneurial, and a hassle-free travel experience. Find out how Columbus is putting itself on the map in each of these key areas.

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EventMB

MAY 20, 2020

Destination marketing organizations (DMOs) have been hard-hit as events and travel plans around the world continue to be canceled. The ability to attend live events and visit venues and locations has been severely limited due to […].

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The MICE

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Additionally, Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel and Sheraton Hotel & Conference Center stand out as large conference venues in Europe. Our unique selling point is hosting a large number of guests in Frankfurt under one roof, with easy access, connectivity, and a single venue for major events.’

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GEVME

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Be it a graduation ceremony, career fair, exhibitions or a business conference, over the past two years, event planners have been switching from traditional physical venues to virtual venues. When planning a physical event, one of the most important factors to keep in mind is how many attendees the venue can hold.

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EventMB

JANUARY 26, 2023

Skift Take: If attendees are going to take on the challenges of traveling to your next event, they’re going to want to see more than the inside of the conference venue. Find out how the “one contract, one contact” model can simplify your planning process and help every member of your audience maximize their time on the ground.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary, nature-heavy venue option? Read on for the latest in travel news, brought to you by Smart Travel. The city has also established a balanced appeal, with travelers from Western Europe (20%), South Asia (17%), and the GCC (15%).

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EventMB

APRIL 10, 2024

Portland’s zero sales tax, outside-the-box thinking, thriving foodie culture, and varied event venues are helping them to answer the call. Travel Portland Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings Skift Take: Event planners face the challenge of creating ever more immersive and exciting event experiences but on a tighter budget.

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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. It’s common sense.

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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.

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GEVME

JANUARY 26, 2021

Hybrid events have become extremely popular because of travel restrictions, regulations and lockdowns which force people to stay back at home. Going hybrid enables lesser people to travel to the venue, so lesser overall carbon footprint. Hybrid events also reduce travel costs for the attendees.

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