Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 23, 2023

“If all the meetings that we have re-scheduled for 2024 come through, we will show a very nice gain in the group market.” If a group is looking to book in 2024, Omni may negotiate contracted rates and concessions if they will book more of their meetings with a sister Omni hotel in future years.

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2024 Meetings Hotels Contracts 106

Bizzabo

JUNE 2, 2021

Read about twelve of the most popular event planning certifications and event management licenses, and learn how to obtain them in order to propel your event marketing career. We'll also show you how to use online event planning classes to your advantage at the end of the article. GTP: Global Travel Professional.

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Event Planning Trade Shows Government Healthcare 109

ePly

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Types of Corporate Events If you think corporate events are only conferences and trade shows, think again. As long as objectives are clear and adequate resources are provided, you can expect to deliver on a wide range of goals, making corporate events a critical part of the marketing mix.

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Corporate Events Event Planning Trade Shows Speakers 62

GEVME

MARCH 4, 2019

This is a certificate course in event management that expands your knowledge and site management capabilities, strategic planning, event marketing and design, and other content areas. Global Travel Professional (GTP). Get some expertise in the field from the Global Business Travel Association.

Event Management 120

Event Management Management Trade Shows Healthcare 120

Event Geek

FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Sponsoring industry conferences and exhibiting at trade shows can be great marketing strategies when done right. But every industry has hundreds of events per year and you have a limited marketing budget. Does this sponsorship or exhibitor opportunity align with your company and marketing goals? Get Your Copy.

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Hubilo Blog

MARCH 7, 2020

Rachel in her wide career of journalism and events has mastered Trade Shows. Helen’s marketing and events career span of over 20 years. Kate Patay : Kate brings 20+ years of rich experience in business travel, tourism and event marketing strategy. She truly loves her job! county finalist in 2019.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

Read More: 3 Rewarding Trends in Incentive Travel The upside of holding WEC in Mexico for the first time was that it accommodated the association’s fastest-growing audience, Latin American meeting professionals, which has had 60% growth over the last four years. Louis in 2025 in the expanded convention center campus.

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EventUp

JUNE 30, 2020

Meet Kaley Taylor - an event planner of 10 years who has planned numerous user & industry conferences ranging from 80-6,000 attendees, trade shows presences including international exhibitions, internal sales & marketing meetings, incentive trips, and awards dinners. Will the venue even allow this idea to happen?

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Meetings Negotiating Trade Shows 2018 98

PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Given that 2022 was the first year many in-person events returned after the pandemic, continued uncertainties around COVID, consumer behaviors, and economic constraints made it difficult for CAC planners to predict how many attendees and exhibitors would register to travel to their events. What are the key motivators for each group?

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Tourism Hotels 2022 Healthcare 98

The Castle Group

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

You are also aware that events, when executed successfully, are an essential part of your marketing mix. Working with an agency can help save time and money due to the company’s efficiencies, negotiating expertise, and vendor relationships/purchasing power. But how do you select the best company for the task?

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Event Management Management Sustainability Food and Beverage 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Denise Mope Hotel Crescent Court in Dallas’s Uptown neighborhood added Mope as director of sales and marketing. He’s based in Thailand and will help planners with site selection and contract negotiation throughout the Asian market. Shane Hannam Reed Travel Exhibitions’ IBTM appointed Hannam portfolio director.

Hotels 58

Hotels Site Selections Airlines 2015 58

Endless Events

JANUARY 12, 2018

With that, let’s all brush up on a few of the latest buzzwords from tech to marketing. 10 Statistics to Convince You that Experiential Marketing Wins. But don’t just take our word for it, check out these numbers that will show you that you need to add an engaging experience in your next event. Click To Tweet.

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For instance, could you give a one-of-a-kind travel experience to your audience without them leaving their seats? Because of this, your next experiential marketing event needs to make use of new interactive technologies such as VR and live streaming. Avoid These Marketing Missteps. People are always flocking to new experiences.

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Social Tables

APRIL 22, 2019

Anchors are non-negotiable deadlines that are often determined by key stakeholders and partners. Large events like conferences and trade shows require more planning on their part as well, so you can set them up for success by giving them as much information as you can. Make a plan for marketing and event promotion.

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Events Venues 138

SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 20, 2016

There were more reasons than ever to attend IMEX America 2016, the biggest three-day exposition for incentive travel, meetings and events, which concluded yesterday at Sands Expo and Convention Center at The Venetian | The Palazzo Las Vegas. Many of these we’ve introduced in response to research, delegate feedback and market trends.

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2016 Trade Shows Food and Beverage Technology 40

Capterra Event Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2016

These two software options sit atop our list of the Top 20 Most Popular Event Management Software based on their number of customers, social media followers, users, and market score. Trade Shows. Travel Management. They determine the cost of their product through a negotiation. Trade Shows.

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Event Management Management Trade Shows Negotiating 40

Hubilo Blog

AUGUST 27, 2018

It has also been made a lot effortless for event planners to handle the venues after the inception of venue management software in the market. Hosting trade shows and expos at places where the audience would have a comfortable yet unique experience is what planners think about. Negotiation capabilities. ·

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Venues Management Food and Beverage Event Apps 80

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Director of sales and marketing. First job: Internal marketing manager at a five-start resort in the Red Sea, Egypt. What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. Tracy Blair.

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2017 Contracts Negotiating Meetings 84

Cvent: Event Marketing

APRIL 16, 2019

Make sure it has enough square footage to satisfy your meeting needs, including trade show space and breakout rooms. Every destination has a slow period, in which you are most likely to negotiate the best meeting and hotel rates. How responsive is the Destination Marketing Organization? Transportation.

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Food and Beverage Transportation Hotels Trade Shows 45

SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 22, 2017

Job title: Director of sales and marketing. First job: Internal marketing manager at a five-start resort in the Red Sea, Egypt. What I love about my job: As a global citizen, my work allows me to travel. I also stay on top of industry trends and attend event-industry trade shows all over the world. Tracy Blair.

2017 74

2017 Contracts Negotiating Tech 74

Eventmobi

JULY 13, 2023

Getting the right speakers for your event can make or break the success of your conference, trade show, or seminar. The right event speaker can also act as a powerful part of your event marketing strategy. Travel requirements. Now it’s time to negotiate! Guest speakers for corporate events Leadership experts.

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Eventscase Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

And yet, each event type plays an important role in a company’s event goal or marketing strategy. Some people move into event management from related areas such as marketing, hospitality, PR or arts administration. It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the many different types of events. Will it be in-person , virtual , or hybrid ?

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Financial Sustainability Trade Shows Transportation 52

Endless Events

AUGUST 28, 2020

Lead generation is one of the most important processes in marketing. And for years, organizations harnessed the power of conferences and trade-shows in order to improve their overall marketing strategies. When in fact, they’re quite a powerful weapon marketers should be considering. This is marketing 101!

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Trade Shows Negotiating Marketing Travel 111

Guidebook

JANUARY 8, 2024

Build an Event App with Guidebook Event Planning Checklist: Pre-Event The Foundation This typically occurs 12 months out, or further, for large events like user conferences, festivals, or trade shows; and 5-6 months out for smaller events like meetings or workshops. Negotiate terms and specifics with the venue.

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Event Planning Food and Beverage Social Media Insurance 78

Event Industry News

AUGUST 27, 2021

Konduko is seeking several experienced, senior sales professionals with extensive experience of the event sector to join our global sales team and aggressively expand our market share within the North American market. Sell Konduko using face-to-face, telesales, web presentations, exhibiting at trade fairs. Employee Benefits.

Trade Shows 52

Trade Shows 2013 Insurance Global Events 52

PCMA Convene

MARCH 6, 2019

That was the — tongue-in-cheek, we hope — response from one participant in Convene’ s 28th Annual Meetings Market Survey to the question, “What is your No. Client politics, controlling costs for space and services, and contract negotiations were top of mind for some respondents, as was finding diverse speakers. Marketing. (2

Contracts 69

Contracts Hotels Food and Beverage Negotiating 69

PCMA Convene

JULY 31, 2017

Nominated by Debbie DesRoches, Director of Trade Show, SnowSports Industries America — “Debbie is a true professional, and we have been so lucky to work with her since our event moved to Denver in 2010. Nominated by Debbie DesRoches, Director of Trade Show, SnowSports Industries America — “Working with Annie is a pleasure.

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2017 Trade Shows Insurance Food and Beverage 76

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Enhanced attendee engagement.

Event Management 112

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 112

Planning Pod

JULY 25, 2019

Before we take an in-depth look at some of the best event management software on the market today, let’s look at the basics of what event management software is, its benefits and how you would go about choosing from the many options available. Summary: Learn about what event management software tools to look for. Enhanced attendee engagement.

Event Management 60

Event Management Management 2019 Social Media 60

Stova

MARCH 20, 2023

This comprehensive list covers several key industries such as event management, marketing, and technology, and will allow you to find the perfect events for you to attend in 2023 based on goals, audience, and more! If you can't make the June event, don't worry ETL will also take place in London on November 15 -16, 2023.

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2023 Conference Healthcare B2B 52

Event Leadership Institute

APRIL 10, 2020

Bear markets and recessions don’t advertise their demise; we emerge from them gradually while no one’s looking. Budgets and prices don’t have to be as high since venue rentals, food and beverage, transportation and other costs would be minimized, not to mention recouping the lost time away from the office when attendees travel.

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Financial Trade Shows Food and Beverage 2001 116

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. What is event marketing? Identifying the proper target market (i.e., Implementing marketing tactics (email, social media, PR, etc.)

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Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 131

Planning Pod

AUGUST 24, 2019

Summary: Learn how to market events of all kinds, from market research, branding and pricing to event websites , content marketing, social media and post-event followup. What is event marketing? Identifying the proper target market (i.e., Implementing marketing tactics (email, social media, PR, etc.)

Event Marketing 60

Event Marketing Marketing Social Media Speakers 60

PCMA Convene

OCTOBER 31, 2016

There’s continually a lot of give and take and continually a lot of negotiation. The first strategy meeting was with the city and the city leaders,” said Colette Jones, Destination Cleveland’s vice president of marketing. Representatives from all eight cities traveled to Washington, D.C., TORRES   I do love a challenge.

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2016 Social Media Hotels 2014 40