Eventory

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

While dealing with events for thousands of people it’s hard to avoid surprising plot twists. Is negligence to blame for unexpected problems at the events? Surely, not everything can be foreseen the mistakes happen and often it’s the human factor that leads to the biggest fails at events. Such a scenario can be scary for any type of events, but imagine: what if you’re running the record-breaking hackathon and the internet decide to not cooperate?

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Event Tech Live. Event Tech Live is an educational forum that provides a platform for industry professionals to come together and immerse themselves into the world of event technology. I had the pleasure to speak on a panel discussing ‘ how to measure app data, pre and post event’. When creating an integrated digital app solution for clients, there are many factors that go into the planning, implementation and testing stages.

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Plan Your Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Team-building activities have gotten a bad rep in recent years. Even the mention of the term can quickly result in snarky comments or at least eye-rolling from employees. And honestly, who can blame them—team-building activities are often dull, awkward and, in the end, useless. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Team building can be a very effective tool for increasing productivity in the workplace, improving communication and creating a better office culture.

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Conferences that Work

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

What’s an Ideal Meeting? April 2018, Meetings and Conventions Magazine Do you incorporate participatory sessions into your events? 80% of meeting professionals prefer f acilitated workshop-style, participatory sessions [ survey by M&C Research, April 2018 Meeting and Conventions magazine ]! In contrast, that’s way ahead of their second choice: Professional speakers delivering presentations (58%).

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

At a holiday party for about 500 guests (mostly men in suits), Val Combet, event director for Los Angeles-based Next&Neat.

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BizBash

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Redefine your event experience with big ideas, big impact, and big results. At Hartmann Studios, we deliver big! As a.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Caesars Palace is partnering with reality television royalty. Lisa Vanderpump is opening Vanderpump Cocktail Garden inside the Las Vegas hotel in early 2019. “It has always been a dream of mine to see our brand in lights at the iconic Caesars Palace,” the Bravolebrity says. “Vanderpump Cocktail Garden will combine the sexy atmosphere of our other establishments, injected with the Vegas energy that brings millions of guests who visit year after year.”.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Planners are learning that such relationships can boost financial gains plus drive attention and attendees to an event. By Jack Carter, Untangled. Being able to strike up successful professional partnerships is one of many skills event planners must have in their repertoire. While traditionally this may have involved building rapport with a venue sales manager to get the best deal on an event space or rubbing shoulders with prospective clients at networking events, the relationships event profes

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The event planning industry has a poaching problem. Although in recent years incidents of hoteliers luring event participants outside the room block have decreased, a majority of event professionals still say they have been victimized. Fortunately, some preventative methods can be taken. But first, let’s define the challenge as explained by Events Industry Council.

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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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FoodStorm

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

To truly succeed, you should consider setting goals at the start of a New Year. And with January just around the corner, there’s no better time than now to start thinking about what you want to accomplish in 2019. But you may be wondering, why the New Year? Why the New Year is a good time to set goals. First and foremost, after a hectic Christmas catering period January in comparison is typically the quietest time of year for catering.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Decision to follow the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals is attracting like-minded events. By Vicky Koffa, Boardroom. Both the local government and the residents of Copenhagen are committed to being the first carbon-neutral capital in the world by 2025. And Wonderful Copenhagen, the city’s official tourism and convention organization, is in lockstep with that goal.

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Event Industry News

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

In an industry leading collaboration, STAR and the National College Creative industries have developed a new ticketing apprenticeship, with support from The Ticket Factory as the first employer. Melissa Halling (21) has been recruited by the leading ticketing company, owned by the NEC Group, to undertake the one-year apprenticeship. Upon successful completion she will be the first recipient of the ‘Apprenticeship Standard in Customer Service Practitioner – Ticketing’.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Amazon has come a long way since using its first office at 2710 First Avenue South in Seattle. The company recently selected New York City and Northern Virginia as sites for its second, and split, headquarters. (Amazon photo). As the anticipation surrounding the location for Amazon’s HQ2 continued to build several months ago, Chris Fair, president and CEO of Resonance Consultancy, had a fairly accurate crystal ball for the corporate behemoth’s decision.

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Caterease

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Using the Audit Trail to Track Changes Made Caterease Version: 18 Category: Contact Manager Date: 11/12/2018. The post Using the Audit Trail to Track Changes Made appeared first on Caterease.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Alliance linked to 55-kilometre-span aims to boost MICE market. By Boardroom editors. The debut of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao (HKZM) Bridge , which opened 24 Oct. after nine years of construction, is a major bonus for business in Hong Kong. The world’s longest sea-crossing bridge — spanning 55 kilometres across the Pearl River estuary — is not only placing Hong Kong in a prime position as China’s southernmost gateway, it’s also drawing global attention to the city.

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Master the Event

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The post How to Become a Wedding Planner To Make Successful Weddings appeared first on mastertheevent.com.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Artist Patrik Instedt worked with economist Kjell Nordstrom, creating images like “The Leader As an Eagle” (above) to illustrate Nordstrom’s presentation at PCMA Influencers Summit in Seville, Spain. Author and business guru Kjell Nordstrom created a profound impression when he spoke earlier this year at the PCMA Influencers Summit in Seville, Spain.

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Hornblower

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

A vow renewal is a beautiful way to celebrate your marriage and your love. No matter how long you’ve been together, it’s a way to tell the world you’d do it all over again. Some couples do it to mark big anniversaries, while others have a vow renewal every year, because who doesn’t like a celebration? Flora and Robert renewed their vows on September 17th, aboard the California Hornblower in San Francisco.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

The Boston Globe. The Greater Boston CVB’s board picked Martha Sheridan, who has led the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO since 2006, to become its new CEO. ( The Boston Globe ). Read More.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Newport , Rhode Island, is no stranger to the excitement of Hollywood. Take a cue from these movies, which were filmed in this spectacular seaside destination, for your next meeting or event. ‘The Great Gatsby’ It’s one of the most captivating scenes in the legendary 1974 film adaptation of The Great Gatsby — when scores of dazzling couples are dancing the night away around a lavish fountain, sipping Champagne and drenched in jewels.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Embed from Getty Images. As several wildfires continue to ravage large parts of California, the PCMA Education Foundation is helping event industry professionals affected by the devastation. Through its Industry Relief Fund , the organization seeks donations that will go directly to individuals in need in California. The Camp Fire, now considered the deadliest wildfire in California history, has killed 77 people, destroyed more than 10,500 homes and torched an area the size of Chicago since eru

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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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GatherHere

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

How are events typically managed? Manual tools such as emails, spreadsheets, BEO binders, and sticky notes may come to mind. These are the methods that seasoned event pros have used for years. But with these methods come challenges. In this white paper, we highlight a few challenges that professionals in the event industry face on a daily basis, including: Not responding to leads fast enough.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Fast Company. The wellness revolution is making stars out of once niche food categories that can have a major impact on your upcoming meetings. ( Fast Company ). Read More.

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PCMA Convene

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

travelpulse.com. The Wall Street Journal just released its first U.S. Airport Rankings and Denver International came in first place. ( TravelPulse ). Read More.

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