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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

There’s nothing more stressful than a last-minute rush to sell out your tickets. Yet for many event creators, that’s the way it usually goes. You start off your early bird strong, watch as momentum dwindles, then see a spike in sales as interest ramps up right before the big day. So what gives? Well, the […]. The post Spontaneous Americans Are Happier — And That’s Good News for Your Event appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

November is always a busy month for event organisers in the event industry. Whether we are trying to shoe horn in a few events before peoples minds start to wonder to the festive period or maybe we are upping the marketing for our events in the first quarter of the following year, November can be a car crash of a month! So perhaps it’s surprising that three of the biggest events in Europe for event professionals take place in November.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The Marriott International hotel chain says it is taking steps to help the up to 500 million guests whose personal information may have been compromised when the chain’s Starwood reservation system was hacked. For 327 million guests, Marriott said in a statement on Friday, the exposed information includes their name, phone number, email address, passport number, date of birth, and arrival and departure information.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

When I think of business events, I hear the roar of coffee machines, see people exiting conversations by saying, "Sorry, I've got to take this," and I smell enough shirt starch to stand the tower of Pisa upright. I wanted to put together a list of business conferences and events that defy these stereotypes; of those that care more about helping people fulfill the visions for their enterprise than helping them keep up an image.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Are planners—and everyone else—who has booked at Starwood properties since 2014 taking a collective gulp or merely shrugging over the news from Marriott International that as many as 500 million guest records have been breached? And what should be learned from this latest instance of massive cybertheft? More : 500 Million Starwood Guests May be Victim of Data Breach.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Personal information from as many as 500 million Starwood guests dating back to 2014 may have been stolen, Marriott International announced Friday. The cybersecurity theft affected reservations made up to September 10, 2018. A Marriott investigation found that 327 million of the files illegally accessed some combination of name, mailing address, phone number, email address, passport number, Starwood Preferred Guest (“SPG”) account information, date of birth, gender, arrival and departure informa

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Expo Pass

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

5 Quick Tech Tips to Upgrade Your Exhibitor Packages. (3 Minute Read). In between creating an agenda, working out on-site logistics with your venue, and ensuring attendees are taken care of, it is imperative to maintain great relations for your exhibitors – and keeping them signed on from year to year. Keeping your exhibitors happy requires planning, innovation, and communication – all of which are crucial in offering better, fresher exhibitor packages that will keep them in your revenue stream

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The crashing of the waves. The light of the setting sun twinkling off rolling currents. The gentle hiss of water over rocks. Few things can match the beauty of being right on the water. Here are new and renovated hotels that make the most of their waterside locales. More: New & Renovated: Getting Out of the Hotel. Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel Overlooking Virginia’s Elizabeth River, this property recently completed a $12 million renovation, updating its lobby, fitness center, guest rooms

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Roberta Kravitz (from left), Claire Smith, and Stuart Ruff-Lyon attend the Aug. 17 Deborah Sexton Education Scholarship Fund Reception at the Chicago Cultural Center. The events industry talks a lot about legacies — the imprint that meetings and conferences can leave behind in host destinations. In addition to highlighting the lasting impact of events, PCMA is proud to celebrate the individuals whose leadership will continue to resonate for future generations.

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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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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

The skating season officially returned to the Tower of London on Thursday evening, 22 November, with a dedicated launch night by international event business Arena. As part of the grand opening, guests were treated to an exclusive performance by the West End Musical Choir, who sang a variety of West End and Christmas hits, getting the rink’s budding skaters and spectators into the festive spirit.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Kellie Shevlin of the Craft Beverage Expo says, “Your employees need to be nimble.” The expo, shown above, launched in 2014. Several years ago, the executive director of an association was interviewed at an industry event and was asked, “How will you promote and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the organization at your upcoming trade show?

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

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 Expo and Engage Stage at Event Tech Live 2018. Panelists: Tim Manning, Co-Founder & Director, Swarm Limited. This footage has been kindly captured by our friends at First Sight Media – firstsight.media.

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Connect Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Jenn Heinold, senior vice president of events at Access Intelligence, is a—ahem—Jenn-of-all-trades. In her role for the B2B media company, Heinold manages the operations team responsible for the production and planning of more than 200 events in five different markets: aerospace, health care, energy, media and marketing. Its largest event is the annual Satellite trade show, which attracts nearly 15,000 satellite communication professionals and 350 exhibitors to Walter E.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

As part of the Fast Forward 15 (FF15) events industry initiative, which sees fifteen women selected onto a years’ one-to-one mentoring programme, the 2018 mentees have been tasked with arranging a charity event from scratch, with no allocated budget. Today, the mentees have announced that Fast Forward Fiesta – a stylish evening of fun for the events industry – will be held at 7pm on Thursday 28 th February 2019 at Sheraton Grand London Park Lane.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

“The conversation about Detroit has certainly created demand as a meeting destination,” said Dave Beachnau, senior vice president, sales, marketing, and sports, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. (Vito Palmisano photo). “Detroit vs. Everybody” is the slogan that has helped define the Motor City since Tommey Walker Jr. started printing it on T-shirts in 2012.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Exhibition design agency, 4D has announced the rebrand of its logo, design and website to better share a new offering. 4D’s new look and feel will reinforce its position as a leader in the design and delivery of exhibition spaces, events and live experiences. 4D will continue to serve a range of clients around the world, delivering stand design, marketing strategy and technology integrations at shows such as Mobile World Congress, Air Craft Interiors Expo and Ice Gaming to name a few.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

inc.com. Researchers at RMIT in Melbourne have invented a new font that is scientifically proven to help you retain what you read by creating a “simple brain-engaging puzzle.” ( Inc.). Read More.

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Not only could planners find creative solutions to their work challenges from having a wider professional network, but they could also help their meeting attendees do the same. Networking with people outside of your industry can help you uncover innovative ideas and new ways of doing things, writes Sheila Goldgrab, founder of Goldgrab Leadership Coaching, in a recent article on Forbes.com.

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Bonjour Events

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Guest Post, Blue Nile: It’s no secret that planning your wedding can be overwhelming. Between focusing on the major details such as choosing a venue to event logistics, it can be easy to overlook the little details that really make your big day special. From personalized décor to entertainment for your guests, here are a few ideas that will help make your wedding an experience your guests will remember for years to come!

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

usatoday.com. Delta says the Atlanta airport’s Terminal F has become the “first biometric terminal” in the U.S. where passengers can use facial recognition technology “from curb to gate.” ( USA Today ). Read More.

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Expo Logic

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Managing your events just got easier with Expo Logic’s new event management platform, Configio. Configio is an all-in-one solution providing organizers and planners everything they need to manage events from start to finish. Simplify your technologies with this one customizable platform to get the most out of your event registration. Configio makes setting up your event a breeze with a simplified workflow and integrate d technology.

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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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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

KFGO The Mighty 790 AM. The preliminary designs for the Fargodome project show a 45,000-sq.-foot conference center connected to the building, as well as a hotel placed near the conference center. ( KFGO ). Read More.

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All Seated

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

When you chose your business model, how much thought did you put into it? Did you compare your ideas with other local and national businesses? Did you assume that the traditional way was the only way, or did you consider models that were new and innovative? How far into the future did you project, and did you consider what your options would someday be for scaling up or branching out?

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

reuters.com. The agreement “ensures that planes flying from the UK will continue to enjoy the same access they currently have with the U.S.,” according to the UK Department for Transport. ( Reuters ). Read More.

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Bizzabo

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Learn about the most popular event types for achieving business goals. Featuring examples from leading brands like Apple, BizX, GlassDoor, Jetblue and more. All B2B event types are usually centered around a concerted effort to achieve common business goals. These types of events are defined by their target audience. If you’re planning an event for your company that is focused on bringing together clients or employees, then it’s a good bet you’re planning a B2B affair.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

pcma.org. Virtual reality will bring three different experiences will come to life at Convening Leaders in January, turning VR headsets into what some tech enthusiasts call empathy machines. ( pcma ). Read More.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

By Pete Eyre. It takes seconds to lose trust or interest in ANY app. If it asks for too much information, takes too long to load, doesn’t feel secure, or the experience simply isn’t what the user would expect. For maximum adoption of a Q&A and polling app by an audience, often using the app for the first time, the process of joining and contributing has to be as simple and frictionless as possible.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

travelpulse.com. A study of 2,000 Americans discovered that one in four people expect something to go wrong on every single trip they take, and often, those travel fears come true. ( TravelPulse ). Read More.

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