PCMA Convene

MARCH 4, 2019

Prague, in the Czech Republic, is not only a travel destination, but home of the AIM Group International office of Bob Novak, who wrote the white paper, “How to Create a Truly Unique Destination Experience and the Latest DMC Trends.”. Does that mean that DMCs are no longer needed?

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Ins'Tent

MAY 5, 2022

Yes, hybrid events have become the new “best of both worlds” movement! Organizers have the ability to retain the crucial human elements of social meetings and at the same time, leverage the unique benefits of pulling in a virtual audience. It will also make your audience aware of what to expect from the event. .

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Meetings don’t look how they used to. Today, planners are racing to adapt to trends that make conferences and events more engaging and dynamic than ever before. But when it comes to trends, where should meeting industry professionals put their focus? Here are five meeting industry trends that are changing the game.

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 6, 2018

Change is imminent — and in the meetings industry, it’s upon us. From more engaging, holistic experiences to the the bold new expectations of “bleisure,” event planners and suppliers are racing to adapt in an industry that’s as dynamic as it’s ever been. C2 is pushing the envelope for event experiences.

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Planning Pod

MAY 15, 2020

But all is not lost and much is to be gained if you dedicate yourself to pursuing an attendee engagement strategy that embraces the strengths of virtual events and avoids the drawbacks of this medium. The virtual event ideas listed below are a great place to start, but you can also find great ideas here and here and here.

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Certain

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Even though I put it in the Pre-event section, keep this in mind for during your actual event to reach out and engage with attendees throughout the event, and continue the conversation after it’s over. Designing and diagramming a room is the cornerstone of meeting planning. Plan the Room Design.

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Social Tables

JULY 25, 2018

More than ever before, guests are searching for more than just a “traditional” meeting — they want personalized event experiences that will engage them on multiple levels. This is what the industry means when they throw around the idea of “purposeful meetings.”

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