Guidebook

MAY 16, 2023

It surprised many people when Forbes Magazine listed event planning as the fifth most stressful job. The top four most stressful jobs were soldier, firefighter, airline pilot, and police officer. So why does Forbes list event planning so high? A police officer or airline pilot’s stress ends when they go off duty.

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Gallus Events

JANUARY 14, 2020

A throw-away trend or something that will shape our events, how should we view flight shaming in the events industry? In December 2019 I travelled to Madrid to attend the Sustainable Innovation Summit, an official side event at the COP 26 UN Climate Change Conference. But somehow, Madrid and the Spanish Government pulled it off.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent years, many event organizers have observed a notable trend: despite offering enticing early bird registration discounts, many attendees are hesitant to commit to conferences well in advance. Let’s delve into the reasons behind this hesitancy and what event professionals can do about it.

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PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Two months later, actress Drew Barrymore was speaking on stage at an event in Manhattan, when a stalker began screaming her name and rushed toward her from the audience. Parr, AGU’s senior vice president, meetings and learning, told Convene that her first thought was that they were out to harm the speaker. Samuel Thomas Jr.

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Eventtia

JUNE 30, 2022

Let us give you a small context of what this event is about and who the organizers are. The event was held at the Istanbul Congress Center. Focused on the Sustainable Future theme, the event aimed to increase the commercial volume of the industry while providing a unique MICE experience to the industry professionals.

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Prestige Events Magazine

JUNE 22, 2023

“This year the Forum will be more of a hands-on business event, featuring engaging and inspiring speakers and generating tangible takeaways,” says Beckie Towle, events director of beam who leads the association’s events action group. The event is open to both members and non-members of beam.

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TicketBud

AUGUST 21, 2023

Event coordinator is consistently listed in the top 10 most stressful jobs , along with military personnel, airline pilots and newspaper and broadcast journalists. Event organizers have to be ready for something that doesn’t go according to plan, so they depend on reliable tools to make the job easier. And why wouldn’t it be?

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Eventmobi

APRIL 12, 2018

Today is Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), which is an annual event that brings together leaders from across the meetings and events industry. It’s a time when event professionals can showcase how their events have helped shape the world we all share. Last year, more than 120 events were held across 6 continents.

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Attendease

JANUARY 21, 2021

This eloquently sums up what 2021 will need as we return to live events. To consider attending a live event in 2021, we will need to understand how we will remain safe across the entire journey, whether a 3-hour or a 3-day event. How will we need to respond? Shift: Personal Safety, Pandemic Style.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 11, 2024

What to expect at Business Events Industry Week 2024 The meetings and events industry calendar is a crowded place, filled with must-attend association conferences, regional gatherings and our own projects, especially in the summer and fall. We want to show the contribution that business events make to economies around the world.”

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Social Tables

JULY 31, 2021

Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. Free event planning tools at your fingertips.

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Event Farm

APRIL 1, 2021

We want to help bring in-person events back safely – hence why we’ve been initiating conversations with experts, bringing ideas and recommendations to the events community, and exploring technology’s role in helping planners host safer events. They’re also low-hanging fruit for event safety. 1: Airflow/ventilation.

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Quickmobile

MARCH 14, 2018

Recently, I got the chance to work in event technology services. We call it an ‘onsite’: working event tech support for one of our client’s events. Though I was nervous, I was told that the client was already familiar with the technology—QuickMobile ran event apps for all of their events. A lot, as it turned out.

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Event Industry News

MAY 29, 2020

Over five days, there will be a series of free-to-attend digital aerospace events, including a full virtual conference programme focussed on topics leading industry and featuring high profile speakers, as well as range of business growth opportunities. Registration for FIA Connect is set to go live in the middle of June.

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PCMA Convene

JUNE 27, 2023

Designing an event with empathy can start by greeting attendees when they check into their hotel rooms with a small gift or handwritten note. Previously, you talked about the myth of serendipitous connections as a regular occurrence in the workplace — how does that match up to events? Shipley: I think you have to invert the scope.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 29, 2020

The industry influencer, author, and educator knows that the meetings and events industry will adapt, but hopes that surviving the new normal won’t mean an end to creativity. Hawaiian-born Kevin Iwamoto has worked in almost every aspect of meetings and events, from procurement to consulting. MeetingsNet: What do you hope won’t happen?

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Event Farm

APRIL 6, 2022

Two years ago, no one would have thought that wellness safety would be such a huge part of the event industry. So it’s not surprising that in our most recent 2022 Event Industry Annual Survey , 57% of respondents indicated that their primary concern when planning in-person events amid the COVID-19 pandemic is attendee safety.

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Hubilo Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Since you already went through all the trouble to plan a corporate event , you might as well get the most out of it by optimizing the venue to make your company name known. We’ll introduce six ideas that go beyond the typical branding that every event planner is already familiar with. Event announcements. Floral Arrangements.

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Endless Events

JULY 9, 2019

Life on the road for event planners can be quite the hassle. Anyone who works in the event industry knows that traveling is an inevitable part of the job description. Plus, there is always something to learn with each new trip, and with each new event. Oontz Angle Bluetooth Speaker. You WANT to check these out!

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SmartMeetings

APRIL 26, 2019

According to a report released by CareerCast, event planners made it to the top five on the list of “ The Most Stressful Jobs of 2018 ,” right after firefighters, police officers, enlisted military personnel and airline pilots. Before an Event. A healthy body gives you the confidence to tackle any curveball during the event.

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Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 9, 2018

Since you already went through all the trouble to plan a corporate event , you might as well get the most out of it by optimizing the venue to make your company name known. We’ll introduce six ideas that go beyond the typical branding that every event planner is already familiar with. Event announcements. Floral Arrangements.

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Floktu

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

This year, the Summit is partnering with IAB Australia for two days of speakers and forums led by a lineup of international and local experts. The stacked schedule of speakers will run from 8am – 5pm (with breaks for lunch and coffee) followed by an evening of networking and drinks. .

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SmartMeetings

MARCH 12, 2018

In March, Visit Dallas invited a locally based company known for making people feel welcome 3,000 miles in the air— Southwest Airlines —to talk to the destination team on the ground about how to engage visitors in new ways. Your staff is your best weapon in the battle to connect with people at an event. Empower Employees to Smile.

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PCMA Convene

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

In May, Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) released its ALHI Back to Business Travel Safety Guidelines — a regularly updated set of safety measures for ALHI’s member hotels, as well as airlines, airports, and other organizations involved with the travel experience.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

For the sixth year running, event planning has been ranked as one of the most stressful jobs on Earth. I’d bet you can guess most of them: firefighter, military personnel, police officer, airline pilot. That is, unless, you’re an event planner…. Event coordinators, we can do better! That’s not a list we want to be on.

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Event Industry News

MAY 3, 2019

In the next three years, 80% of Business Event Professionals will be utilising blockchain technology across their event portfolio enterprise, be it via their own tech or tech provided by a third-party solution provider. Registration: attendees will manage their own event ticketing and registration profile. Reveal the Authors.

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Eventsforce

AUGUST 18, 2021

The demand for in-person events is on the rise. Whether it is as a stand-alone event or part of a hybrid model, the desire to meet in-person is very much there. So how can organizers make a safe return to in-person events? NEW eBOOK – 10 Critical Steps to Successful Hybrid Events. It hasn’t gone away.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 19, 2022

In fact, the reported 25% increase in average airline ticket prices has given many attendees pause. Cutting down on essentials for an event is no easy task, but there are ways to shave costs without attendees feeling any change in quality. The experience your attendees have during your event “is the most memorable,” she said.

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Quickmobile

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Take it from me – an ex-event planner who worked primarily on cruise ships. Keeping your attendees reigned in and responsible is sometimes only half the battle; more important is keeping your speakers on-time, on-track, and ready to present. Even without unique venues, time zones can wreak havoc on your event. Temptations.

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Event Planning BluePrint

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The scheduled event is a week away. Then you see that dreaded email in your inbox — your client has pulled the plug on the event. . The contents of your email will vary depending on the event and reason for the cancellation, but one thing remains true for every single situation —you must remain calm.

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The MICE

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The history of Penta Hotels goes back to 1971 when it was founded as a joint venture of five airlines, providing accommodation for crew members to stay when on duty. The hotels were located in major airline hubs, guaranteeing high occupancy rates. On the outdoor terrace, it’s also possible to host events (e.g.,

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Daniel Levine (left) and Kevin Molesworth have two very different views on the future of business events. Last month, Daniel Levine , executive director of the Avant-Guide Institute , editor of the trends website WikiTrends , and a regular conference speaker, sent Convene a guest contribution for consideration. Author: Daniel Levine.

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Master the Event

APRIL 6, 2022

A meeting and event planner is one busy person. When I started to compile an outline of all the items that you would find on an event checklist I started to realize that there’s no way to cover all of it in one article. As the title says, it’s imperative that a planner establishes his or her event objectives. But it’s true.

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SmartMeetings

JULY 4, 2020

Smart Meetings asked industry leaders from the front lines of hotels, event venues and creators, transportation, travel, networking, wellness and sustainability to share their commitments and challenges for keeping everyone safe and connected. We may set tables closer to event times and wrap utensils in napkins for additional protection.

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Eventsforce

MARCH 24, 2020

The coronavirus has severely impacted event planners across the globe in a number of ways. Doing this well can serve you well – it will also help you build trust and loyalty for your events in the long term. Read: What event planners need to know about Coronavirus. Cancelling or Postponing Your Event .

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Eventsforce

JUNE 3, 2021

Creating a hybrid event program that personalizes the experience for both in-person and virtual attendees can be challenging. Event planners are free to create experiences that bring people together in a way that works for them. NEW eBOOK – 10 Critical Steps to Successful Hybrid Events. Some hybrid events can be passive.

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PCMA Convene

JANUARY 6, 2020

The editors of Convene looked back over 2019, asking this question: What’s one meeting and event trend on my radar in 2020? So I’ll be following AI this year, and how, as we become more familiar with its abilities and shortcomings, that will in turn shape how we choose to use it in the business events industry. Why I Have My Eye on AI.

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