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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Your goal is to make your events the best they can be — for the attendees, but also for you and your team. But that alone isn’t a goal you can rally around for 2019. “Events are fun, but for most organizations, you don’t do them for their own sake,” says Joshua Zerkel, the Head […]. The post How to Set Achievable (But Still Ambitious) Goals for Your Event in 2019 appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Selecting the venue for your next event is not as straightforward as it used to be. RFP, security breaches, in-house AV. I know your head is already hurting. Yet, making the right choice for the hotel that will host your guests has many crucial implications. Events are not enough anymore. Attendees […]. The post 10 Hotel Technology Trends for 2019 That Will Help Your Event by Julius Solaris appeared first on [link].

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BizBash

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Last week, Pantone announced its color of the year for 2019—living coral. This vibrant hue “embraces us with warmth and.

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Meeting Tomorrow

DECEMBER 12, 2018

In just a few short months, Meeting Tomorrow will move into our new home, located directly on the Chicago River at 2901 West Lawrence Avenue. This new home is the only commercial property in Chicago with exclusive access to the Chicago River. For the last year, our team has been working tirelessly with architects and designers to ensure that our new home reflects the people, values, and culture that Meeting Tomorrow embodies.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 12, 2018

As one the largest food purveyors and food service distributors in the Northeast, Ace Endico knows what it means to.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Toronto has seen a rise in Christmas markets and winter light festivals in the past few years. This year, the latest.

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Expo Pass

DECEMBER 12, 2018

(5 Minute Read). Three Tips for Crafting the Perfect Attendee Experience. Well, you’ve done it. Your content is programmed, your venue and staff are booked and now you’re home free…hang on, not so fast. In order to ensure that your attendees will have the best experience at your event, in order to ensure they will make the most out of the event, and in order to ensure they will return next year and bring their friends, you need to plan to keep your attendees engaged.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2018

GL events UK has achieved certification to the ISO 9001 (Quality) and 14001 (Environmental) standards by the British Standards Institute (BSi), as the business continues to drive forward continuous improvement initiatives across its operations. . The new standards bring a common framework to all GL events UK management systems supporting and promoting the continuous improvement of customer satisfaction and addressing some of the core values of the business’ success, quality and sustainability.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

DECEMBER 12, 2018

One of the first things new Tito customers notice is that our checkout flow is different to a lot of other ticketing platforms.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2018

10,000 guests descended on Manchester’s EventCity this weekend (7 th December) for the launch of Winter Funland, making it one of EventCity’s biggest openings yet. Amongst the visitors were a number of celebrities, including football favourites Vincent Kompany, Fabrice Muamba and Kyle Walker, as well as soap stars Brooke Vincent, Kieron Richardson and Sarah Jayne Dunn.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Photo credit: International Association of Exhibitions and Events. Suppliers are lured to IAEE Expo! Expo! by the opportunities to do business with existing clients and to establish new partnerships. Much of the action takes place on the trade show floor and during social gatherings. “Getting just one good introduction or contract accomplishes my goal if I can book something because of it,” says Greg DeSandy, director of sales and event services at Cobo Center Detroit Regional Conven

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Memory Makers

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Star Barn, located in downtown Star, Idaho, has been a popular and affordable location for weddings, receptions, church and community events. The barn has closed and will be for the foreseeable future while the owners make needed repairs to bring the barn up to code. If you have an event scheduled at the barn in 2019 or 2020, and you have not been contacted by the owners, you will need to contact them as soon as possible.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Participants in IAEE Expo! Expo! 2018 in New Orleans were granted a behind-the-scenes look at activities—including a peek at kitchen preparations and backstage waiting rooms—at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center as well as a glimpse of some of the exciting future plans. The center, which boasts 1.1 million sq. ft. of space—making it the sixth-largest convention center in the United States—is being renovated as part of a five-year, $557 million capital improvement project.

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Event Guru

DECEMBER 12, 2018

As with most things in business, first impressions are very important. The registration process is usually the first time attendees interact with your event. If the process is seamless and simple, this is usually a good sign that the organizers know what they’re doing and will deliver an engaging and informative time. So then the question becomes what does an optimal event registration process look like?

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Providing Risk Assessments and Fire Risk Assessments to events, venues and the entertainment industry. Drop us line to discuss how we may help. EVENT, FESTIVAL AND SHOW HEALTH AND SAFETY. Providing health and safety documentation and consultancy for the safe planning and execution of all live events, shows and festivals. – Event Risk Assessments. – Event Fire Risk Assessments. – Event Safety Plans (ESP). – Event health and safety policies. – Event Method statements.

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InitLive

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Congratulations! You've been putting on fantastic events all year. And thanks to your awesome volunteers, you've stayed within your budget. Now it's time to show your gratitude this holiday season. In most cases, you just need to show a small token of appreciation to keep your top-performing volunteers coming back in the New Year. Now, if you liked the last edition of our volunteer gift guide , here are even more clever "thank you" gift ideas for your event volunteers: 1.

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ePly

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Whether it’s due to poor weather, last minute vendor issues or terribly low attendance, sometimes you realize that the best choice for everyone is to cancel. Take a look at our 101 checklist to see how you should start the process of cancelling your event.

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Event Industry News

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Health & Safety advisors to the event and entertainment industry. Event, Festival and Venue specialists, drop us a line to discuss your project. EVENT, FESTIVAL AND SHOW HEALTH AND SAFETY. Providing health and safety documentation and consultancy for the safe planning and execution of all live events, shows and festivals. – Event Safety Plans (ESP). – Event health and safety policies. – Event Risk Assessments. – Event Method statements. – Event Construction and

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Unique Venues

DECEMBER 12, 2018

There ain’t no mountain high enough that planners in collegiate conference services departments won’t climb to make sure a meeting or event on their campus has reached the pinnacle of success. Whether it’s a multi-day tradeshow, weeklong retreat, formal business meeting, or informal training session, colleges and universities have the means and the know-how to create the perfect environment for your group.

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Connect Your Meetings

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Airhelp. Lost luggage? Delayed flight? Airhelp is here to—help! EC 261 is the European Union law concerning air passenger rights. These rights support travelers for some sort of compensation if they face flight disruptions caused by airlines, including flight delays and cancellations, missed connections and lost luggage. If you face one of these issues, submit your details to Airhelp and it will check to see if the airline owes you money. iPhone and Android.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 12, 2018

TSNN. Freeman has expanded its offerings to clients even more by acquiring mdg, a full-service event marketing and public relations agency. ( TSNN ). Read More.

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Evvnt

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Twitter is the ideal platform to create some buzz around your upcoming events and offer special deals or discounts. It's also easy to target people in your area, so you can be sure that people who are nearby to your event will know that it's happening. The post Promoting Christmas Events on Twitter appeared first on Evvnt.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The underground tiki bar Three Dots and a Dash serves craft cocktails using “the freshest exotic fruits and spices, the finest rums and distilled spirits, and juices and elixirs that are cold-pressed and concocted in house every day.” (Melissa Hom photo). By Lisa Arnett. Itching to stretch your legs after days sitting in your meetings or sessions?

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Evvnt

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Twitter is the ideal platform to create some buzz around your upcoming events and offer special deals or discounts. It’s also easy to target people in your area, so you can be sure that people who are nearby to your event, will know that it’s happening. How to Promote Christmas Events on Twitter. 1. Find good times to tweet. Make a timetable and consider scheduling a series of tweets running up to your big Christmas event.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 12, 2018

Fast Company. The process to get on a corporate board can feel like getting into a secret club, but if it’s an ambition of yours, here’s how to crack the code. ( Fast Company ). Read More.

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G2Planet

DECEMBER 12, 2018

As with marketing webinars, the objective of experiential events is typically either lead generation or, for known prospects, to help advance the sales process. These live events will involve a check-in process (and in some cases immediate on-site registration) and some sort of credential, but are simpler than large customer conferences because of their smaller size, greater frequency, and shorter duration.

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PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 12, 2018

The New York Times. Business travelers have long expected their hotels to provide good food and an array of other options. But lately, travelers have been pushing to speed up those services. ( The New York Times ). Read More.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

DECEMBER 12, 2018

There’s more to planning meetings than ordering food or putting up signage— we all know that. The easiest way to keep an eye on your goals is to make sure that your event strategy stays results-driven. And one of the easiest ways to stay on track is to use event tech. Right alongside negotiating with multiple schedules, coordinating with sponsors, and managing your attendees’ experience, you have to make sure that the event will accomplish your objectives.

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