EventMB
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Who needs more time in the day? Are you raising your hand and nodding feverishly? Here are 55 tips to help you reclaim your day and make the most of the time you have. Despite all the technical advances we’ve had over the past century, no one has found a way to increase the amount […]. The post 55 Glorious Time-saving Hacks for Event Profs by EventMB Team appeared first on [link].
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Phil Cross. Phil Cross , head of sales, Barcelona International Convention Centre. EDUCATION I studied business, leisure, and tourism at the [U.K.’s] GNVQ [General National Vocational Qualification] level. MY FIRST INDUSTRY JOB Like many people, I fell into the events industry. I was working for [travel operator] TUI UK, and had completed a successful season running a Mediterranean destination on a senior management development program.
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MPG Event Marketing
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The best events succeed because of two kinds of quality content. The most obvious is the presentations made by your speakers, experts and sponsors at the event itself. But just as important for event marketers is having quality content to help attract an audience in the first place. In this blog we will address some of the key ways event marketers can build an effective, content-led event marketing campaign that will help to publicise an event and get the bookings streaming in.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
At its peak, George R. Brown hosted more than 10,000 evacuees in five exhibit halls — and included a ‘mini Walmart.’. On Thursday, Aug. 24, the weather system that would grow into Hurricane Harvey was still just a tropical storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico. But the Houston First Corporation, which operates Houston’s performing-arts and convention facilities, was already preparing the George R.
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MPG Event Marketing
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The best events succeed because of two kinds of quality content. The most obvious is the presentations made by your speakers, experts and sponsors at the event itself. But just as important for event marketers is having quality content to help attract an audience in the first place. In this blog we will address some of the key ways event marketers can build an effective, content-led event marketing campaign that will help to publicise an event and get the bookings streaming in.
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Event Industry News
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The only place to customise festive Baileys drinks and super-charge your indulgence this December. Baileys is dialling-up the indulgence this December working with agency RPM to launch Baileys Treat Stop, its first customisable bar menu where you can transform a range of sumptuous lattes, hot chocolates, exclusive cocktails and even a secret chocolate reindeer serve – all will […].
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Nicholas Thompson. When journalist Nicholas Thompson became editor in chief of Wired this past January, it marked his return to the technology magazine, where he’d worked as a senior editor from 2005 to 2010. In between, he was the editor of The New Yorker ’s website. Thompson is also a frequent speaker, not only at conferences and universities but as a contributing technology and trends editor for CBS and CNN International.
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Although we call this time of year “the holidays,” it often feels synonymous with Christmas. After all, who can resist joyful music, sugary beverages and glittering lights. So, while I’m guilty of being a Christmas fanatic myself, or more accurately a Christmas culture fanatic, finding a Chanukah celebration is always a pleasant surprise. And these occasions appeal to more than just my faith.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
In 2005, more than 250 nonprofit CEOs told PCMA what they were looking for in their meeting-planner staff. In the survey, respondents told us they sought business acumen — contracting, negotiation, budgeting, and financial management — as well as so skills, including the ability to lead others. And they ranked meetings and events second only to executive management in terms of importance to their organization’s mission.
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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
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The Association of Event Venues (AEV) has announced that its 2018 conference, built on the theme of ‘Tomorrow’s World’, will be held at ExCeL London on Thursday June 28. The ever popular conference icebreaker, held the evening prior, will be hosted by The O2. Jeremy Rees, chair of the AEV board, welcomed the announcement saying, […]. The post AEV announces date and venue for 2018 conference appeared first on Event Industry News.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Kellog’s Wendy Davidson (red shirt) with Chicago Pizza Boss. Ever since they rolled onto the culinary scene, food trucks have had an uneven relationship with meeting venues. Where many catering teams and planners see competition, however, Barrie Schwartz sees untapped symbiosis — and last summer, she had the chance to prove it with the backing of one of America’s biggest food producers.
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Mexico is wrapping itself in the rainbow flag. Thirteen destinations have been officially certified as LGBT-friendly. To capture a bigger share of the LGBT travel market for both leisure and business—valued at $211 billion in 2016—Mexican tourism authorities intensified the focus on this lucrative segment two years ago, introducing a dedicated program of training and supplier certification, including education and marketing advice for city tourism offices, tour operators and hoteliers.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Christopher Nassetta. In 2007, when Christopher Nassetta was tapped as president and CEO of Hilton, the hospitality giant was clearly ripe for a makeover. It was considered an “also-ran in the hotel industry” — profitable, but its brand reputation had slipped, according to an article in The Washington Post. Steering the company forward — during and after the Great Recession — Nassetta focused on global growth, with the goal that any potential customer in the world at any price point could find a
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Connect Your Meetings
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Travel app Detour turns sightseeing into an immersive experience. With the use of GPS location-based technology and augmented reality, the booming company is creating an array of what it calls “walk-umentaries.”. “It’s like walking around in a movie,” says Detour founder and CEO Andrew Mason. Celebrity historians (Ken Burns) and chefs (Marcus Samuelsson) are among the notable narrators guiding the more than 150 tours.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
A new follow-up to 2014’s Decision to Attend Study for Conventions & Exhibitions confirms and expands on the original report’s conclusions about attendee behavior across a range of industries. Sponsored by PCMA, IAEE, Destinations International, ASAE, and MPI, Decision to Attend 2 finds that “prospective attendees have a high level of travel expertise, a high propensity to want to continue their education, a need to network with ‘others like me,’ and a desire to explore local destination exp
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 1, 2017
First impressions can make or break an event. Registration has come a long way , from scribbling a name on a lapel sticker to preprinting a badge and setting it out on a table in alphabetical order, to today’s integrated digital registration solutions. Devices have gotten smaller and internet connections faster. Opportunities to customize the attendee experience while gathering information to improve the conference are more actionable than ever before.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The holiday season is officially here. Yes, for real — not like back in October, when many retail stores tried to get us in the mood. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa this month, chances are you’ve been making a list or two — a party or dinner invite list, a shopping list, probably a packing list, and then the giant to-do list. So, in the spirit of the season, I’ve got another list for you to mull over.
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SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Etouches , a global provider of event management software solutions, announced its global partnership with UNICEO ® (United Networks of International Corporate Event Organizers) this week. UNICEO is an international non-profit that brings together senior decision-makers in charge of corporate events. UNICEO also represents major companies and associations within the events industry.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Puerto Rico Convention Center. Harvey was just one part of a historically brutal Atlantic hurricane season this year. In September, with Houston barely dried out, Category 5 Hurricane Irma and Category 4 Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico back-to- back — with Maria leaving up to 95 percent of the island without electricity for weeks or longer. Since then, the Puerto Rico Convention Center (PRCC) has served many purposes, from a place of refuge for people fleeing the U.S.
SmartMeetings
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Hosting your next corporate event at Topgolf could be the most non-corporate thing you could do. Our fun environment is the perfect place to have a great time no matter what your skillset is. Our state-of-the-art venues feature unique and versatile private and semi-private event spaces that cater to any occasion. We can accommodate a variety of group sizes throughout the venue and can host your group day or night, rain or shine, in our climate-controlled bays or in one of our versatile event spa
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Jinny Wu. Trumpeting dollar amounts with loads of commas and zeros can help lawmakers understand what a convention center represents to its community, but those figures might not mean so much to average citizens. Instead of asking them to add up numbers, it might be more meaningful to invite them to be a part of the event experience. The Vancouver Convention Centre.
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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.
Event Industry News
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The Scottish Event Campus (SEC) has announced today the opening of a fully functioning whisky distillery, on-site on the banks of the River Clyde. The addition means added options for meeting and event planners and will offer an even bigger taste of Scotland from the country’s national events campus. The Clydeside Distillery is situated at […].
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
The Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. If attendees at the Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland looked out the windows on a certain day last summer, they would have taken in not only the stunning view — a swath of downtown that includes Lake Erie, FirstEnergy Stadium, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame — but a startling sight just below: a young man chasing three 500-pound pigs in the yard.
Regpack
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Pairing a well planned online marketing campaign during your registration season can help drive attendance to your organization’s events , courses or summer camp. Most of us have heard the saying “A picture is worth 1,000 words”. Now more than 700 million active users use the pic based mobile app Instagram every month. A picture on Instagram is worth way more than 1,000 words.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Claudia Vecchio. Things have been busy for Sonoma County. From Oct. 8 through the end of the month, wildfires raged throughout Northern California. In Sonoma, they killed at least 23 people, burned more than 110,000 acres, and destroyed 6,600 structures, including more than 5,000 homes. In the middle of that, Sonoma County Tourism announced that it had appointed Claudia Vecchio as its new president and CEO.
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PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
As I came into town on the Sunday evening before IMEX America got underway, I noticed that the Las Vegas Strip didn’t seem nearly as bright as I remembered it. I quickly learned from my driver that the casinos had dimmed their marquee signs, exactly one week after the Oct. 1 mass shooting. They remained dark for 11 minutes, the amount of time it took for the gunman to claim so many lives.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Gaudino was a popular attraction at Transplantation BigBangBarcelona, where attendees queued up for photos and selfies with the ESOT mascot. Sometimes innovation is epic and sweeping. And other times it looks like a big green dragon. That was the case at the European Society for Organ Transplantation’s (ESOT) 2017 Congress, where a new mascot showed that it’s worth taking risks and even trying something a little silly.
PCMA Convene
DECEMBER 1, 2017
Neri Oxman. Knowledge can no longer be produced within disciplinary boundaries, but rather is completely “entangled,” according to architect and designer Neri Oxman, who will present the Opening Main Stage session at Convening Leaders 2018. Named one of the 100 most creative people by Fast Company and a “Revolutionary Mind” by SEED magazine, Oxman is a professor of media arts and sciences at the MIT Media Lab, where she directs the Mediated Matter research group.
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