EventTechBrief

OCTOBER 25, 2018

While technology was completely transforming other industries in the UK, the events industry seemed mostly to be living in the dark ages. Recognizing that event technology could be a new area of exploration for Event Industry News, Parry’s online magazine, he began writing articles on the subject.

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SmartMeetings

JANUARY 13, 2017

Luxury travel network Virtuoso has released its 2017 Best of the Best directory. South Africa, Colombia and Portugal are just a few of the trending destinations in the 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report. This environment is great for corporate meetings, because it encourages all aspects of business to be conducted in flexible spaces.

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 29, 2016

By making a few resolutions and taking these simple steps, meeting planners can be sure 2017 will be a great year for fabulous events and stellar career progression. For meeting and event planners, continuous learning is simply a part of the job. In 2017, do yourself a favor by making learning a priority.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 7, 2017

Rather than scoffing at the latest food craze, corporate meeting planners can take advantage by offering trendy foods at their next meeting or event. A post shared by Little Damage Ice Cream shop (@little.damage) on Jul 1, 2017 at 2:49pm PDT. This shows off your ability to keep up with the latest trends.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

So, you want to plan an event. Take the event planning process one step at a time. How about you start with creating an event timeline? Event timelines help you stay on track and get you excited about the event you’re going to throw together. Event timelines should support you, not weigh you down.

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Social Tables

APRIL 15, 2019

The sun’s shining, the birds are chirping, and event planners have more options at their disposal than arguably any other season. After all, there’s the heightened possibility of holding events outdoors, a heaping helping of rich, colorful palettes to play with, and endless summer event themes that promise to surprise and delight attendees.

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Canadian Special Events

JANUARY 26, 2017

They are expecting, or rather demanding, thoughtful, delicious gourmet food and savvy imaginative beverages at the events they attend. I had the opportunity to “grill” some of the top foodies across the country to find out what you should expect to see in 2017. Some chefs see it as a challenge that encourages creativity.

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Plan Your Meetings

MAY 15, 2017

As drones have come down in size and price, they have become accessible to event organizers. Sporting events. They are often used at sporting events as they make it possible to follow fast action across a large field. Meeting highlights. Zerotech Dobby actually created a dance routine involving drones for the 2017 show.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 7, 2017

To protect, update, and motivate your organization, the in-demand speakers for 2017 will be those who can shed light on the new administration, the changing workforce, and growing risks both online and globally. Who is apropos for your podium this year? read more.

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Recent studies have shown that demand for meetings and events is growing and is expected to continue its rise. But according to a new survey from Social Tables, 24 percent of respondents predict that a reduced event budget will be the biggest challenge they face in 2017. Is demand for meetings expected to grow?

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SmartMeetings

MAY 31, 2017

Bellevue, Washington has hosted a strong corporate meetings market for years, but increasing growth in the tech sector has made this edge-city across the lake from Seattle a Pacific Northwest destination of its own. million square foot expansion to Bellevue’s Lincoln Square with tenants opening throughout 2017.

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Capterra Event Management

DECEMBER 6, 2016

I just love to travel, even if it’s for events or business trips. The chance to go somewhere, meet like-minded people, and learn new things is so thrilling, especially if the lineup of speakers is stacked with interesting figures. This incoming year is chock full of conferences and expos for event managers to explore.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 12, 2016

The new series is designed to teach how to improve learning, connection, engagement, and action outcomes at meetings. read more.

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 29, 2017

The news is music to the ears of New Orleans tourism officials and the mayor, who alluded to the UNO survey as a goal for reaching more impressive numbers in 2017. This exciting achievement is a testament to our city’s unique ability to host tourists and major events like no other.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 12, 2017

Initiatives dovetail with 2017 Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The United Nations will launch the Year of Sustainable Tourism on January 18, and Fiona Pelham, immediate past president of Meeting Professionals International, is working with the U.N.'s read more.

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Eventinterface

JULY 26, 2017

Looking to create your ideal event planner? Pour your mixture into a fashionable pair of heels and Voila’, you will yield Chivonne Hyppolite, Event Execution Expert and owner of Abstract Elements Management Agency and AEMA Love Deluxe. What is the most unique location you have ever planned an event at?

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2017

million, corporate meeting planners and any other interested parties can purchase 30 days of exclusive access to the property’s 223 guest rooms and award-winning Six Seven Restaurant & Lounge. The post The Edgewater Celebrates 55 Years with Property Buyouts appeared first on Smart Meetings.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

When we invited event professionals to participate in this Annual Meetings Market Survey in November, the U.S. Similarly, the chief indicators of the business-events industry continued to reflect a healthy economic environment, with mostly positive increases. 2017 attendance vs. 2016 attendance — +3.6 percent vs. +4.6

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Capterra Event Management

JANUARY 31, 2017

So if you, like me, are an event professional looking to develop your event management skills, you might feel overwhelmed with the number of choices for education and training in logistics, management, design, personal relationships, and event management software. Emory University Event Planning Certification.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2017

Smart Meetings recently spoke with Anna Monogarova, field marketing manager at ON24 , and Chrissy Devenny, Event Producer at Dynamo Events. ON24 is a leading tech company that specializes in webcasting and virtual events. 6–8, 2017 in San Francisco, California. Consider the Value of Live Events.

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Through all the tiers and lockdowns the really big pivot is beyond any single company reformatting its events. So one of the real benefits of the last 10 plus months is in knowing that the digital skills everyone has learned, developed, honed and perfected will play an integral part in the new-look event world, post-Covid-19.

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Endless Events

MAY 10, 2019

For example, event sessions that are too long can be draining or exhausting for their audiences. Even an event without complex, expensive staging can be engaging with a clear and focused message that resonates with your audience. You can gather this information before the meeting using simple survey tools.

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EventSource

JULY 10, 2023

Evergreen Brick Works offers a range of exceptional event spaces that serve as a blank canvas for your creativity to flourish. Also, your event becomes a living testament to the power of conscious choices and meaningful celebrations. Its sophisticated ambiance is carefully designed to cater to a diverse range of events.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Rules are changing again for event professionals following in the literary footsteps of Ernest Hemingway to Cuba for a corporate meeting. You just have to follow the regulations—and business events are at the top of the list of acceptable reasons to journey to the Pearl of Antilles. 5 Meeting-Ready Havana Hotels.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Rules are changing again for event professionals following in the literary footsteps of Ernest Hemingway to Cuba for a corporate meeting. You just have to follow the regulations—and business events are at the top of the list of acceptable reasons to journey to the Pearl of Antilles. 5 Meeting-Ready Havana Hotels.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 22, 2017

billion in travel-related expenditures in the United States in 2017. Of greatest concern in the GBTA study is the long-term impact on meetings and events. Of greatest concern in the GBTA study is the long-term impact on meetings and events. The post Meetings Hit Hardest as US Travel Industry Set to Lose $1.3

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SmartMeetings

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Since 2002, this event has been attracting some 77,000 people annually, allowing Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau to use it as a prime example of how well-equipped it is to host major meetings and conventions. The event is so engrained in Magic City that on Oct. The annual Art Basel fair is taking place Dec.

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Every year, when we compile the latest Meetings Market Survey results, we compare them to the previous year’s survey. Other key benchmarks, like room-block size, reflect greater fluctuations, indicating that there are other factors at work besides the economy that affect the way event organizers do business. In last year’s survey: +2.9

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