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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

One of the most common conversations you’ll hear in the event planning industry is about coffee consumption. How is my company charged? Per gallon or per cup? Can I put a cap on how much is consumed, so I don’t exceed my budget? What quantities of consumption should I expect with a group of my size? First, let’s cover the basics. Hotels brew it for you on a consumption basis, so you do not have to make the decision in advance.

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Velvet Chainsaw

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

If all you have is a hammer, everything else looks like a nail. The hammer nail analogy is a common business idiom. It describes the bias that we bring to solving problems based on our personal experience and background. Well, hammer meet nail. Nail says to hammer, “Hammer, meet screwdriver, pliers, wrench, saw and the entire toolbox of unique tools to solve different challenges.

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

LineUpr is an affordable web-based mobile event app with all the essentials, including event information, the option to promote sponsors and to enable live audience response. Here is our review. LineUpr: What Is It? LineUpr is a startup offering a fast and simple way to create a mobile event app for your event. The […]. The post LineUpr: The App Every Event Can Afford [Review] by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].

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Guidebook

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The conference survey tool in your mobile event app is pretty powerful. It gives you the ability to collect data while your attendees are in the building and while your attendees are most engaged. You can see results in real-time and you can send push notifications to remind your attendees to give feedback. But surveys are a science and learning to build effective conference surveys on mobile phones and tablets requires some careful thought and testing.

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Eventbrite UK

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Deciding to host an outdoor event in the UK or Ireland will always be a roll of the dice when it comes to weather. But while you can only hope for the best, it is prudent to plan for the worst. This is something Peter Elliot, Past President of Kinsale Rugby Football Club, knows all […]. The post Kinsale Sevens Festival – A Case Study in Wet Weather Resilience appeared first on Eventbrite UK Blog.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

In a heated political and cultural climate, live gatherings are being used more and more to build community and create.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The shortlist for the prestigious National Outdoor Events Association Awards 2018 has been announced. The 15 th annual NOEA Convention and Awards Dinner will be held in Roman Baths and Pump Rooms, Bath on November 21 and Susan Tanner, NOEA’s chief executive, said: “This year saw an increase in detailed entries many deserving to be a finalist. Consequently, our judges had a hard job to decide on the three or four shortlisted in each category today.”.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Hosts: David Adler, Beth Kormanik. Guest: Mark Henneberger, David Kenyon In this episode of GatherGeeks, David Adler, C.E.O. of BizBash, and.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

By Mark Pepler, MD at Pepler Lee Events. It may be a cliché, however, I genuinely love the industry that I work in. If I didn’t I wouldn’t have spent the last 25 years in the sector; with nights that finish at 4.30 am, walking 25,000 steps at conference and rated by Forbes as the fifth most stressful job. But there is one aspect of the industry that really raises my hackles (prepare yourself for a rant) and I know I’m not alone in this.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Cyber security for events should be at the top of every event planners mind. But often, it’s overlooked or misunderstood. As event profs we need to very aware of cyber security for events. Is your clients data safe? If you aren’t sure this episode is for you! In todays episode our ICONIC guest James Spellos of Meeting U joins our very own Will Curran and Brandt Krueger to discuss cyber security for events.

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BizBash

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

1. MICHELLE OBAMA?'S BOOK TOUR MIGHT BE FALL?'S HOTTEST LIVE EVENT: While most authors might do interviews at bookstores to.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

A new hotel catering to groups will be built at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, beginning this fall. The hotel, which will be the third at the resort, will provide more than 22,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, including two ballrooms 12 meeting rooms, a rooftop reception space with views of the nightly fireworks and a landscaped, 16,800-square-foot elevated deck with a fire pit and pool.

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Hubilo Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Event technology is on the rise. From basic event tech tools such as event website , event registrations and ticketing to Virtual Reality, Wearable Technology and Artificial Intelligence, planners have started to embrace event technology to optimize the planning process and the overall event experience in general. But, did you know where it all began?

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The exhibitors at the Glamping Show last week welcomed the inclement weather with gusto as it meant they could really showcase how well their structures stood up to Britain’s variable climate and how warm and cosy their structures are even when the temperature drops. Rex Dovey, of Universal Glamping Pods, said: “The variable weather we have had these last few days has suited us enormously.

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Caterease

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

You're an event manager. As a planner of gatherings of people for various different occasions, you manage staff, come up with creative ideas, and make sure each event is a success. However, no matter how hard you try, not every event will go well. That's why you’ve got to keep using your creativity to tie. The post How to Improve the Event Experience for Guests appeared first on Caterease.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Download this episode (right click and save). Following our special series to coincide with the Event Wellbeing Week 2018, the Event Industry News podcast resumes with an episode looking at the growth of tech events within London. Joining host James Dickson are two guests who represent organisations at the very heart of the thriving sector. Tracy Halliwell is the Director of Tourism, Conventions and Special Events at London & Partners, and Jane Hague is responsible for Business Development

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

After a year marked by fire, flood and tragedy , the overall tone of Destination Marketing Association of the West ’s Education Summit 2018 was light, inspiring—even funny. The September event brought destination marketers from Alaska to Texas to Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, for networking, breakout sessions, a lesson in crisis communication and a taste (and a twirl) of downtown Boise’s booming Basque Cultural District.

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Leading live events business, NEC Group, has today announced that the Genting Arena will be rebranded to Resorts World Arena, as part of its continued partnership with Genting UK. . Genting UK has held the title sponsorship of the 15,700-capacity venue since January 2015 and will continue to do so using the new brand name, as a means of aligning it to the popular Resorts World Birmingham leisure and entertainment destination – directly opposite the Arena – which opened three years ago.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Days and days of sunshine and the largest convention center on the West Coast are just the tip of the iceberg (ahem, palm tree) in Anaheim. We’re celebrating the first year of our newest flexible space at the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) and preparing to welcome fabulous new hotels to enhance our offerings and continue to provide you with everything you need to craft your events into anything you have ever imagined!

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Meeting Application

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Have you ever wondered how your everyday life affects your job performance? Or what are the habits that make the event planner successful? Even if you are an experienced event prof with huge knowledge and great results you can still improve at work by not job-related activities. Developing habits that have nothing to do with events is as important as industry knowledge.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The jack-o-lanterns are coming out, rubber masks are stocking store shelves, and even the most timid among us are looking for a bit of that frightful Halloween spirit. When it comes to giving attendees an experience they won’t forget, what could be better than embracing the season? Halloween Productions President Larry Kirchner, a renowned haunted house designer and founder of Haunt World, has released his list for this year’s scariest haunted houses.

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Connect Your Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Your favorite venues in the central U.S. represent some of the best facilities in the country. Congratulations to all involved for ensuring the events business continues to grow. Below, see what you and your peers selected as prime locations to do business. Convention Centers. Fort Worth Convention Center in Texas has it all, according to Becky Rowbotham, president of Hunt Conference Group, Inc.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The Ocean Center Daytona Beach is the crown jewel of the Central Florida beachside. Only 400 feet from the world’s most famous beach, the center is known for its naturally lit, open, sweeping spaces and beautifully-catered functions. The Ocean Center’s unique spaces, including art galleries and dramatic pre-function areas, add a bit of local personality.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

If your clients are looking for a sexy and modern beachfront boutique hotel that is surrounded by lush tropical jungle and mangroves, you should look no further than El Mangroove Hotel in Costa Rica. Within a 20-minute trip from touchdown to sand, El Mangroove is located on the coast of the Gulf of Papagayo and is a hotel like no other. From the moment you walk in, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a playful mix of nature and art.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

You can certainly pick one of the ordinary places to hold your next meeting – or you can get off the beaten path and choose Tucson, located in the heart of the gorgeous Sonoran Desert. Tucson has incredible resorts with meeting space galore, but here they’re tucked into the foothills of the mountains that surround the city, creating backdrops for your events that you won’t believe.

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G2Planet

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

If you've been following along with us, you'll know that we've been interviewing expert event professionals in our industry, and sharing their insights, advice, and unique experiences. This week we sat down with Leo Jakobson , senior editor of Successful Meetings and executive editor of Incentive Magazine.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

The Ocean Center Daytona Beach is the crown jewel of the Central Florida beachside. Only 400 feet from the world’s most famous beach, the center is known for its naturally lit, open, sweeping spaces and beautifully-catered functions. The Ocean Center’s unique spaces, including art galleries and dramatic pre-function areas, add a bit of local personality.

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