Plan Your Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Friday, Oct. 5, marks the one-year anniversary of what has been dubbed the #MeToo movement. It’s been a rocky year. Viewing #MeToo and the implications for the meeting industry, there are a number of aspects of our professional lives that require scrutiny: The emphasis on appearance in hiring. The use of “booth babes” at trade shows. The vulnerability of hotel housekeeping staff to sexual harassment and assault.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Packing bags simply and efficiently is one of the major challenges for planners, and it is becoming more of a necessity as airlines continue to increase prices for checking bags. Last month, Delta became the latest airline to raise the price of checking a bag , joining Jet Blue, United, and multiple Canadian airlines. There are plenty of ways to minimize your baggage anxiety, including rolling your clothes instead of folding them, putting the heaviest items near the wheels and even using packing

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

The sounds of slot machine bells are still ringing in our ears after an amazing Elite Meetings Alliance (EMA) in Atlantic City, New Jersey! Luckily, everyone came out a winner after Cvent’s three-day event, which brought together qualified corporate and association event professionals with leaders in the luxury hotel and hospitality industry. Caesars Entertainment hosted the more than 75 attendees at Harrah’s , which offers world-class amenities in a beautiful marina district setting.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Welcome to BizBash’s new Los Angeles-based column, where West Coast bureau chief Claire Hoffman recaps the week’s biggest local news.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Organisers of the Event Technology Awards (ETA) called in software specialist Evessio to develop the awards’ 2018 edition site [ [link] ] and to reflect the quality of the brand. “We sent a folder of information about what we wanted and back came the perfect website,” Adam Parry, co-founder of the Event Technology Awards, says. “It had really been thought about and all the options we’re likely to need are a part of the package rather than add-ons after the fact, which makes a real difference.”.

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OCTOBER 5, 2018

Scott Hermes; photo credit: Irvine Company. Irvine Company Resort Properties in Newport Beach, California, recently appointed Scott Hermes as its president. Hermes has hiring power at Coastal Collection, which encompasses The Resort at Pelican Hill , Fashion Island Hotel and Hotel Irvine. “Hire people smarter than you. Prepare them for success. Agree on the goals and plans.

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BizBash

OCTOBER 5, 2018

This week's roundup includes the Chicago Bulls mascot playing Jenga in the park for a season kick-off party with American.

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Tito Blog | An Event Blog for Organisers

OCTOBER 5, 2018

It can be hard (and potentially ill-advised) to steer clear of all the bad news for women that's out there. Furthermore, it can make it overwhelming to put yourself out there. While there are of course numerous events and conferences available to us where we can feel comfortable, safe, included, and appreciated, sometimes it's nice to spend time just networking, learning and celebrating with people who identify as women, and who have an understanding of the unique effects our gender identity has

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Expo Pass

OCTOBER 5, 2018

(2 Minute Read). 5 Quick Tips for Rebranding an Event. So, you’ve assessed the pros and cons of rebranding your event and have decided to take the plunge – that’s great! A total event rebrand can offer unlimited possibilities to reaching new audiences, refocusing your content, and ultimately making more money. But where do you start? While the event rebrand process may feel overwhelming, these how-to tips can help you get started on the right foot. 1.

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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

OCTOBER 5, 2018

The opening of the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel in late Summer 2018 was a game changer for conferencing and exhibitions in Doncaster. The iconic racing venue has undergone a transformative rebrand to showcase its diverse conference and exhibition offering, now known simply as Conventex. Centrally located in the heart of the UK, Doncaster Racecourse is an ideal venue to host a range of conferences and exhibitions.

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MeetingPool

OCTOBER 5, 2018

With all of the talk about climate change, we thought it ws a good idea to repost this app from Jim Spellos on his Whole Earth Calculator. He developed the app while working for Rock and Wrap It Up (They aim to help facilitate delivering excess foods to those who need it, and simultaneously preventing it from ending […].

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Agency seeks input in advance of March 2019 workshop. The staff of the Federal Trade Commission will examine consumer protection and competition issues related to the online event-ticket marketplace at a public workshop on March 27, 2019. The online event ticket industry has been a frequent topic of consumer and competitor complaints, and FTC staff is seeking public input in advance of the workshop, including possible discussion topics and potential participants.

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InitLive

OCTOBER 5, 2018

You might take a deep breath before you pick up a new piece of technology, bracing for the whirlwind of information that will try to engulf you throughout the learning process. True, there will be a learning curve to anything new, but when you seek out an volunteer management solution with an intuitive user interface (UI), the learning process goes more quickly than you might imagine.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 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 last year’s event. From the Expo and Engage Stage at Event Tech Live, 9th November 2017. Panelists: Alex Newland – Visual Voice Global.

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Connect Your Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2018

As chief executive officer of Dream Hotel Group, Jay Stein is known as a leader within the hospitality industry. But don’t offer him a cup coffee. He won’t drink it; nor a glass a tea. He will say, “yes” to a full body red or an occasional shot of tequila, although the self-proclaimed night owl jokes it’s his morning shower that actually wakes him up.

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InCharged

OCTOBER 5, 2018

One of the main reasons to use a charging station at your event or place of business is to spread awareness of your brand. With custom wrap and HD display options, a customized charging station is a great way to promote your cause. That being said, you may find yourself. The post Helpful Tips to Customize Your Mobile Charging Station appeared first on InCharged.

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Cvent: Event Marketing

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Edwardian Hotels London announces the launch of Peter Street Kitchen restaurant in its Manchester, England, hotel this October. The dynamic new concept skillfully embraces the art of shared dining and is part of a multimillion-pound investment to upgrade the hotel’s ground-floor experience for our guests and meeting delegates. This vibrant new space will spearhead a new food and beverage experience in central Manchester.

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Eventmobi

OCTOBER 5, 2018

MaRS research results on the state of diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DIBs) in Toronto’s tech sector were released last month. MaRS works with an extensive network of partners to help entrepreneurs launch and grow the innovative companies that shaping the Canadian and global landscape. MaRS Talent Development Initiative. Specifically, MaRS’ Talent Development program offers specialized programming and research to help build the talent pipeline within the Toronto tech community.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Guest blog on Product Demos and Photokina 2018 by. Andy Sexton, Partner & Creative Director, 2LK. My agency has spent the last 10 months crafting a sensational 2600sqm brand experience at Photokina , the world’s leading consumer event for the photographic, imaging and video industries. Heated debates invariably occur in all great client/agency relationships, and this project forced some challenging conversations around product trials and how to best facilitate a hands-on approach that’s also

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 5, 2018

How are you using event tech at your events? Automation and real-time tools can help you a lot, letting you save between 13-25% on your event. On the front end, you can enjoy more engagement for less labor by allowing attendees to handle part of the logistics themselves. Think NFC for checking into talks, virtual reality for product demos, and augmented reality for networking sessions.

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Event Industry News

OCTOBER 5, 2018

Event more than doubles in size and highlights market-leading event technology developments and industry insights. More than 1,000 meetings, events, and hospitality professionals from across Europe and the UK converged in London at the second annual Cvent CONNECT Europe conference. Held at The Business Design Centre in the heart of the city, Cvent’s event more than doubled in size year-over-year highlighting continued market strength and increasing interest in the brand’s market-leading event an

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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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