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Global Events Snapshot: Taiwan Tackles Consequences From Strict Covid Controls

EventMB

Taiwan’s low case numbers mean that it has in some ways been an oasis of normalcy during the pandemic, but those low rates are in part thanks to travel restrictions that have limited intervention business visitors. How is the local event industry faring? How has Taiwan experienced and adapted to the pandemic from an event […]. The post Global Events Snapshot: Taiwan Tackles Consequences From Strict Covid Controls by Shawn Cheng appeared first on [link].

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14 Must-Attend Hospitality Conferences for Industry Professionals in 2022

Social Tables

Hospitality professionals saw the industry undergo tremendous changes in 2021. Many hospitality conferences and conventions were virtual or hybrid events , while others were forced to cancel altogether. 2021 also brought about many exciting developments in hospitality technology, digital marketing, hotel services, and changes in travel trends. As a result, many industry professionals are wondering what to expect from the top hospitality conferences of 2022.

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An Event Trend To Look Out For: 365 Community Engagement!

Endless Events

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about 365 community engagement: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Events Industry Council announces 2022 Board of Directors

Event Industry News

The Events Industry Council (EIC), the voice of the global business events today announced the election of its 2022 Board of Directors. Cathy Breden, CMP, CAE, CEM, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at IAEE (International Association of Exhibitions and Events) and Chief Executive Officer of CEIR (Center for Exhibition Industry Research) transitions to Chair of the EIC, having held the role of Chair-Elect in 2021.

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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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Smart Moves in South Carolina, Missouri and More

Smart Meetings

Beth Shaffer, CMP and Danna Lilly. Tourism bureau Experience Columbia SC hired both Shaffer and Lilly as sales managers. Shaffer has spent over two decades in tourism and hospitality sales. Most recently, she was sales director at Resort Lifestyle Communities in South Carolina, a hospitality company that provides resort-style living options for its retired residents.

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2022 Meetings Industry Survey

Smart Meetings

Smart Meetings and Destinations International are partnering up to better serve you this year —with your help! We need your feedback about the biggest challenges you are facing as a meeting professional right now and how we can collectively help you going forward. It takes just a few minutes and to thank you for the gift of your time, you will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

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An Event Trend To Look Out For: 365 Community Model!

Endless Events

In one of our recent blog posts, we explained why event technology should be the building block of your event strategy. Not just because innovative data science helps us understand our attendees better, but because we can, thanks to technology and event platforms, stay connected with our attendees, sponsors, and vendors throughout the entire year. We’re talking about the community model: one of the most exciting event trends of 2022!

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Short Surge Omicron Predictions from ALHI’s Mike Dominguez

Smart Meetings

“Covid surges will be short-lived,” predicted Michael Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) during this week’s webinar on what the hospitality industry can expect from the new year. Dominguez joined Smart Meetings for a conversation about the future of the industry from PCMA Convening Leaders event at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas.

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GL events offers optimal spectator seating for the events industry

Event Industry News

GL events is committed to enabling innovative experiences with the delivery of event infrastructure, which includes temporary spectator seating. Temporary seating can be key to bringing an event experience to life. And with the ability to design, manufacture and install, GL events has a range of premium tiered and flat floor seating that can transform any venue.

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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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Going Virtual Can Help Save Events from Postponement or Cancellation

Glow Global Events

For events still happening in-person, health and safety are top priorities. As the 2022 awards season gets underway, the usual celebrations and glamorous red carpets have been altered, postponed, or canceled due to the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus. The Grammys were delayed indefinitely , the Critics’ Choice Awards remain in limbo after a December cancellation announcement , and numerous concerts and festivals are in a state of flux.

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Looking Back On 2021: A Year in Review for ELI

Event Leadership Institute

“May you live in interesting times,” is a phrase often cited as an old Chinese proverb. I looked up its origin to find that it is neither Chinese nor a proverb. It appears to be one of three parts to a curse (the other two being “May you come to the attention of those in authority” and “May the gods give you everything you ask for”.) But what caught my eye was when it was said by Robert Kennedy in a speech in Cape Town in 1966, when he added, “Like it or not we live in interesting times.

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In Conversation With…Oliver Corrigan, D&I Events Manager at Dods Group

Glisser

Glisser recently hosted a pop-up hybrid event from our booth at Event Tech Live London, interviewing eventprofs on all things hybrid events. Here is our chat with Oliver Corrigan from Dods Group which you can also watch on-demand here. What are you doing currently with hybrid events, run through the Glisser platform? We’ve got lots happening at the moment.

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How To Generate Leads Using Webinars & Virtual Events For SaaS Companies

Nunify

Virtual events & webinars are emerging as the hottest place for SaaS companies to generate leads besides other benefits. Unlike other businesses, SaaS enterprises thrive by building a constant connection with potential customers in the long sales cycle. Any SaaS leader will tell you that their primary focus is to bring high-quality traffic into the sales funnel, which can be turned into leads. .

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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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4 Reshaping Trends In Finance: What Should CFOs Focus On?

Management Events

Covid-19 continues to alter the way we live our lives and 2021 has shown that chief financial officers (CFO) and those in the finance industry will need to adapt rapidly to the “new normal” if they want to thrive in 2022 and keep up with the many major changes within the sector. From workforce concerns to wrestling with climate change, the CFO will need to keep their fingers to the pulse and be aware of the key major trends that will be reshaping finance and the role of a finance leader in 2022

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10 Top Corporate Volunteering Platforms for Your Business

InitLive

As a business owner or leader, you may have thought about starting a corporate volunteer program. Did you know that more than 25% of organizations offer some sort of corporate volunteering opportunities for their employees? It’s crucial to have a corporate volunteering platform to keep your business’s corporate philanthropy program organized and on track.

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nunify : The Best Airmeet Alternative

Nunify

We have been in the event tech space since 2014 with our event management & event app builder platform – AIDA (now nunify). nunify is a well-rounded event tech platform for registrations, check-in, live streaming, gamification, networking, audience engagement and sponsorships. Today there is a lot of options in event tech with new entrants, and that’s ultimately tremendous for you : the consumer.

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Key considerations when putting together an event security management plan

Prestige Events Magazine

Effective security planning is integral in the current climate. We are living in a world where large popular events and crowded locations are increasingly becoming targets for terrorism and other life threatening behaviour, therefore being prepared for the unthinkable is a necessity. In November five people were killed and 40 injured when an SUV ploughed through a street full of dance troupes, marching bands and onlookers at a Christmas parade in Waukesha, Wisconsin.

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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!