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Top 10 Destinations for an Event Professional’s Ideal Holiday Getaway

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Event planners work hard at planning meticulous details all year long. So when it comes time for a much-needed holiday getaway, the number rule is that it not require extensive planning. The good news is there are plenty of stress-free destinations from which to choose. Check out these itinerary options ideal for event planners who […]. The post Top 10 Destinations for an Event Professional’s Ideal Holiday Getaway appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Best of 2018: 10 Most Notable Miami/South Florida Venue Openings

BizBash

In Miami and South Florida, a number of significant event and meeting venues opened this year. Here's our picks for.

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4 Top Trends for Inclusive Meetings in 2019

Smart Meetings

In the coming year, you’ll be working even harder to make everyone feel welcome. And that’s a good thing: Studies have repeatedly shown that more voices in the conversation make for more profitable companies. But how, exactly, to accommodate all points of view can feel more like an art than a science. Smart Meetings talked to leaders in the diversity and inclusion movement in 2018 to find out what strategies can help planners create a really big tent.

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10 Best Ideas of the Week: Holiday Window Displays with Chipotle Ingredients, Skittles' Last-Minute Christmas Gift Shop, Swarovski's Diamond-Studded Holiday Bus

BizBash

This week's roundup includes holiday window decorations made with Chipotle ingredients at the brand's Columbus Circle store in New York;

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Unlock the Secrets of Event Marketing Masters

The greats learn from the greats. Set yourself and your team up for success with tried and tested strategies and insights from event marketing geniuses at Vanta, Partnership Leaders, Quantum Metric, Rocketlane, and Explori.

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Developer Events in 2019: Some Options to Book Before the Year End

Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

After close to 40 different event round-ups this year, this will be the last of 2018. (Which I originally typed as "2019" so you know it's getting close to the new year.).

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4 Foolproof Tactics to Generate Event Buzz

Smart Meetings

Whether you’re hosting a small-scale networking event, a sprawling fundraising gala or a multi-day professional conference, generating buzz is essential for ensuring your event is well-attended by excited guests ready to engage with your work. While leveraging planning and hospitality trends can help you give guests a fantastic, relevant experience, don’t forget to cover the basics first.

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December 21, 2018: Travis Scott to Perform with Maroon 5 at Super Bowl, Ultra Music Festival Miami's Headliners Announced, More Couples Are Choosing Unconventional Venues for Weddings

BizBash

1. TRAVIS SCOTT TO PERFORM WITH MAROON 5 AT SUPER BOWL: Rapper Travis Scott will reportedly perform with Maroon 5.

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PCMA Announces 2019 Visionary Awards Honorees

PCMA Convene

pcma.org. Three outstanding business-events leaders will be celebrated as Lifetime Achievement Honorees alongside 18 Professional Excellence Award finalists at the PCMA Foundation Visionary Awards in May. ( pcma ). Read More.

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New Year is getting cheaper as ticket prices fall 38% over past 10 years

Event Industry News

Happy New Year? It is for our bank balances! The cost of a New Year night out is getting cheaper, with prices to events falling significantly over the past 10 years. Exclusive data from event guide and ticketing outlet, Skiddle, reveals that the price of a ticket for a New Year’s Eve event has dropped year on year since 2008 across all regions of the UK.

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How to Get Speakers, Exhibitors, and Attendees to Promote Your Event With Video

In this best practices guide, you’ll learn how to tap into the cost-efficiencies of advocacy and word-of-mouth marketing with video. Examples include speakers providing a preview of their upcoming sessions, exhibitors creating “please stop by” invitations and attendees creating “looking forward to seeing you” introduction videos. Learn about best practices and programs created by leading companies and associations including ASIS, AUVSI, SuperZoo, National Restaurant Association, World of Concret

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5 Essential Tips for Assessing Your Event Marketing Strategy

Hubilo Blog

As a marketer, you definitely want to improve your performance and productivity so that your organization can grow. You always want to know how you are currently doing and how you can improve in the future. The most successful marketers today show a lot of care when it comes to their event marketing strategy. In fact, according to the Event Marketing Institute, seventy-seven per cent of marketers perceive marketing experientially as a crucial part in the marketing strategy of their brand.

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Exposure Analytics celebrates record year

Event Industry News

Event Technology company Exposure Analytics are rounding off a successful 2018 on the shortlist for KPMG’s Best British Start-Up. They’ll take part in the Midlands semi-final in January and if they’re successful will head to the final at Mobile World Congress in February. Exposure Analytics’ experiential analytics platform helps event professionals to measure the success of their work.

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2018’s Top Business Travel Destinations

PCMA Convene

travelpulse.com. After a worldwide study, Egencia flight data confirmed that this American city is the most popular business travel destination globally. ( TravelPulse ). Read More.

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ETL Replay: Technological Solutions for Greener Events

Event Industry News

Event Tech Live is Europe’s only show dedicated to event technology. Boasting a packed educational programme across five sector-specific stages, here you can catch up with content that you may have missed from 2018’s event. From the Festival & Futures Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. A presentation of the latest new technologies which are helping events to be more sustainable.

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B2B Events in 2023 - What You Need to Know

Get ahead of the curve and stay informed with Zuddl's industry report on the future of B2B events in 2023. Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and insights from leading experts in the field. Make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.

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12 Exciting Smart Meetings FAM Experiences in 2018

Smart Meetings

From the excitement of Palm Springs International Film Festival to the fascinating cities of South Korea, the Smart Meetings editorial staff was busy traveling throughout the world in 2018 to bring back ideas and inspiration about destinations for you to consider for upcoming meetings and events. Here are some of the highlights of our exciting adventures.

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Bailey’s Treat Bar returns to Covent Garden, giving Christmas indulgence a home

Event Industry News

Returning for 2018, Bailey’s Treat Stop arrives in London’s Covent Garden on December 7 th to delight those in need of a spot of unadulterated Bailey’s Indulgence. The Alpine-themed bar hosts snug areas to sit back and enjoy your personalised Bailey’s drink made with Bailey’s Original Irish Crème, the Chocolat DeLuxe or the Bailey’s vegan option, Almande.

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5 Reasons Why Communication With Your Event Staff is Essential

InitLive

Communication in life is key -- especially when planning events. In fact, if you think about it, you can always trace a glitch in an otherwise seamless event back to some sort of lapse in communication. So we've gathered some top reasons why communication with your event staff is essential. 1. Communication establishes a chain of command. As your event gets larger each year, you'll notice that the last minute swarm of volunteer questions increasing.

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Las Vegas Hard Rock Hotel to Go Dark for Four Months in Virgin Renovations

PCMA Convene

Las Vegas Now. The re-launch and renaming of the property should take hold in the first half of 2020, following an eight-month renovation during which the resort will be closed for four months. ( Las Vegas Now ). Read More.

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Download Now: 2022 Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template - Enterprise Edition

Download 200+ new RFP questions for hybrid and virtual event technology success. After 10,000 downloads, the SpotMe Virtual + Hybrid Event Platform RFP Template is the ultimate procurement tool for event technology. This template is ideal for companies looking for a vendor to fulfill their specific virtual + hybrid event platform needs and requirements!

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Exposure Analytics celebrates record year

Event Industry News

Event Technology company Exposure Analytics are rounding off a successful 2018 on the shortlist for KPMG’s Best British Start-Up. They’ll take part in the Midlands semi-final in January and if they’re successful will head to the final at Mobile World Congress in February. Exposure Analytics’ experiential analytics platform helps event professionals to measure the success of their work.

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6 Ways to Communicate Challenging Concepts to Your Target Audience

PCMA Convene

Fast Company. Rather than start drafting your presentation or meeting agenda by asking, “What do I want to say?” start by asking, “What does my audience need to hear?” ( Fast Company ). Read More.

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Meetings Industry Association appoints sustainability ambassador

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability. As the mia moves forward with its high-profile #20PercentLess initiative encouraging the business meetings and events industry to use less single-use plastic, the association is keen to ensure sustainability and the campaign remain a key focus across all areas of its activity. mia chief executive, Jane Longhurst, said: “Sustainabili

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Kurt J. Krause Named President and CEO of VisitNorfolk

PCMA Convene

Successful Meetings. Kurt J. Krause, who most recently served as the managing director for a number of high-profile hotel openings, has been named president and CEO of VisitNorfolk in Virginia. ( Successful Meetings ). Read More.

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The Ultimate Guide to Hosting Hybrid Events For Your Association

For associations, the hybrid model is the future of the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Hybrid events provide increased reach and scalability, improved engagement with association members, and insights from real-time analytics, making them an absolute necessity. This ready-to-use playbook presents a framework for event organizers embarking on the hybrid events journey.

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Meetings Industry Association appoints sustainability ambassador

Event Industry News

The Meetings Industry Association (mia) has appointed leading venue sustainability expert Warren Campbell as an ambassador to its council to champion sustainability. As the mia moves forward with its high-profile #20PercentLess initiative encouraging the business meetings and events industry to use less single-use plastic, the association is keen to ensure sustainability and the campaign remain a key focus across all areas of its activity. mia chief executive, Jane Longhurst, said: “Sustainabili

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How Speaker Diversity Stacks Up

PCMA Convene

PCMA. AI facial-recognition technology was used to determine how many speakers at events around the world were male and how many were female — the results indicate ‘a pretty big discrepancy.’ ( pcma ). Read More.