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JUNE 26, 2019

The post The New VIP Event Transportation Experience: Ridesharing appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog. Event Planning & Promotion Event Transportation Lyft Ridesharing VIPA crowded, sweaty subway ride or a hair-raising fight through traffic don’t exactly create stellar memories for your VIP guests. And let’s face it: The VIP event experience starts the moment attendees head to your venue. With so many events to choose from today, yours has to be superior from start to finish.

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Skift

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Choosing cities with good public transportation is one of the easiest ways for event planners to make their events more sustainable. Meetings & Events event transportation meetings meetingsiq public transportation sustainabilityA tram in Helsinki, Finland. Benjamin Horn / Flickr Skift Take: Getting rid of plastic straws is nice, but the biggest positive impact will come from cutting back on plane trips and the use of gas-powered cars.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Event Transportation is the key to the success of your event. Event transportation often is overlooked, strategy and logistics go on behind the scenes but is a must to execute well when planning. There is so much to consider when planning event transportation from how many people you will have, where they are coming from, the venue you are going to, the city. To make transportation a success you need to be proactive in the planning.

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

While some destinations handle event transportation logistics around major events better than others, there are times when there is nothing anyone can do to avoid congestion. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Here are 4 ways to combat event transportation challenges: 1. Plan alternate routes and make sure the transportation provider is proficient with the latest traffic apps. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

It could be possible with hyperloop technology, and recent headlines have caused us to wonder if it really will be the high-speed, eco-friendly transportation answer for the future. When Musk released his first hyperloop designs to the academic and business community, he requested an open-source process, asking for feedback and collaboration on what he saw as a new, fifth mode of transportation—beyond rail, road, water and air. louis technology transportation virgin hyperloop one

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Eventinterface

OCTOBER 3, 2017

While some destinations handle event transportation logistics around major events better than others, there are times when there is nothing anyone can do to avoid congestion. Your meeting or event does not need to suffer because of a transportation issue. Here are 4 ways to combat event transportation challenges: 1. Plan alternate routes and make sure the transportation provider is proficient with the latest traffic apps. Transportation that enhances an amazing event.

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Boomset

MARCH 7, 2018

It started with their mismanaged and poor form of transportation. Looking back on our own personal experiences struggling with morning traffic on our daily commute or those days we are running tight on time and make a wrong turn, we can begin to put faith in the notion that poor transportation has the power to adversely affect the outcome of what our day holds for us. Look closely at the added value your ground transport partner can provide.

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Cvent

JULY 12, 2018

Despite so much innovation in the industry, ground transportation providers are still being asked questions that they were asked 17 years ago. If you’re in the transportation space, you should be tracking this. If you’re looking to lower your transportation cost but increase the insurance needed, the math simply does not work. One of the most common frustrations shared by clients is that pricing for transportation is confusing and varies greatly.

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BizBash

JULY 30, 2018

Scottish spirits brand the Macallan is no stranger to launching tech-focused marketing strategies to connect with consumers. Last year, the

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SmartMeetings

OCTOBER 18, 2016

Department of Transportation (DOT), with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), announced an emergency order to ban the smartphone device. Passengers may not transport the Galaxy Note7 on their person, on carry-on or checked baggage on flights to, from or within the U.S. PHMSA has issued a special permit to Samsung to facilitate commercial shipment of the recalled devices by ground transportation.

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Eventinterface

SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

She shares best practices for Meeting Planners on managing group transportation for conferences and meetings. Listen to show host Al Wynant and guest Tara Thain discuss the following: Key pieces of information that need to be provided by Meeting Planners to prepare an accurate transportation proposal. How to evaluate a transportation company. On-site support needed to insure flawless execution of the transportation plan. Tara N.

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Event Industry News

APRIL 9, 2019

The burgeoning transport sector is the latest to see a new launch from the company, with Mozambique Ports and Rail Evolution Forum 2019 set to take place in Maputo in May this year. The forum joins two existing transport events already taking place in Africa, as dmg events’ grows its portfolio in the sector. Mozambique Ports and Rail Evolution Forum 2019 to run in Maputo 13 – 14 May.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 19, 2019

Every generation had its signature mode of transportation. Today, transportation has gotten even more efficient. Event Planning & Promotion Event Transportation Lyft RidesharingIn the ’70s, hitchhiking symbolized freedom. The ’80s heralded conspicuous status in the form of Porsches and Beamers. And in the early aughts, the first wave of hybrid vehicles arrived, as the focus shifted to environmental awareness. Millennials, officially the […].

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PCMA Convene

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

CNN.com. Airbnb doesn’t plan to build an airline, but it just hired a major aviation veteran to help the company move beyond its core rental business. ( CNN ). Read More. News Junkie Places & Spaces

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2019

Uber for Business vouchers are now available on Aventri’s web-based tool so that attendees can arrange transportation at their convenience instead of depending on planners or group transportation. Aventri is working with pre-screened partners to provide additional tools for meeting planners. Aventri, formerly eTouches, has announced a new partnership that can help meeting planners take one critical thing off their to-do lists.

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Aventri

JUNE 27, 2019

Yet, when it comes to ground transportation there can be a great deal of uncertainty. Even with the best intentions, there are several things that can drive up transportation costs quickly if it’s not managed properly: Travel & Hospitality featuredMost planners have a pretty good grip on their event budget. They know which areas they have wiggle room and what to negotiate down to stay on budget.

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Aventri

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Welcome to another edition of Aventri's Connect Weekly column, where we share the top five news stories from the week that today's meeting and events planners should know. We aim to cover everything from the worlds of events, technology, business, marketing, social media, travel, hospitality and beyond. Check out the top stories from the week of October 14, 2019. Travel & Hospitality featured

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Event Industry News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

This week, MAN launched its vision for “simplifying business” at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018, one of the world’s leading transportation trade fairs. The week-long Hannover based trade fair, starting on September 19 th , takes place every two years and brings together experts in the transport, logistics and mobility community. The press conference culminated with the introduction of the CitE , a revolutionary new concept electric transportation vehicle.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 16, 2016

How to get attendees to register their travel information, keep them happy during long transfers, and more. read more. Financial/Insurance Meetings Event Planning

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Planner WIre

JULY 16, 2019

They are clean, quick, and easy on the transportation line-item. The best part is that for the planner, setting this in motion takes all of about 10 minutes and you can bypass the whole transportation RFP rigamarole. Using Uber and Lyft for Event Transportation. There are lots of ways to get attendees from Point A to Point B. Buses are amazing.

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Planner WIre

JULY 16, 2019

They are clean, quick, and easy on the transportation line-item. The best part is that for the planner, setting this in motion takes all of about 10 minutes and you can bypass the whole transportation RFP rigamarole. Using Uber and Lyft for Event Transportation. There are lots of ways to get attendees from Point A to Point B. Buses are amazing.

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Event Industry News

JANUARY 8, 2018

Today, Event Transportation Systems (ETS), shuttle transportation management company for corporate and association meetings, conferences, and conventions, released the latest web-based versions of the ETS-Next-Shuttle app and ETS-Shuttle-Tracker transportation management software at the Professional Convention Managers Association’s annual conference, Convening Leaders (#PCMACL).

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Event Industry News

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Reed Exhibitions, a world leading event organizer, today announces the acquisition of two signature Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) events – the North American-based ITS World Congress and Annual Meetings. I am delighted to announce this landmark acquisition and look forward to starting a long-term strategic relationship with the Intelligent Transportation Society of America,” said Hervé Sedky, President, Reed Exhibitions Americas. “We

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Planner WIre

JULY 16, 2019

There are lots of ways to get attendees from Point A to Point B. Buses are amazing. They move a ton of people quickly and can be really comfy but they can be limiting for smaller groups,… Continue. Event Planning Event Technology

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PCMA Convene

AUGUST 31, 2016

Although it’s in the early stages, automated public transportation has the potential to revolutionize both travel to and from meetings — as well as reduce the environmental impact of business events. . SMRT, a transportation company that runs trains, buses, and taxis in Singapore, has partnered with Netherlands-based startup 2getthere to design and deploy group rapid transit (GRT) automated vehicles in Singapore by the end of 2016.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 6, 2019

Event Planning & Promotion Event Transportation Lyft RidesharingYou sold 200 tickets — enough to pack the room with excited event-goers. But when the day arrived, only about half showed up. The energy in the room was lackluster, and your own disappointment palpable. What happened? As much as they love the promise of a fun event, people have no problem bailing last minute if […]. The post The Secret to Stop People from Flaking on Your Events appeared first on Eventbrite US Blog.

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Aventri

JULY 19, 2019

Welcome to another edition of Aventri's Connect Weekly column, where we share the top five news stories from the week that today's meeting and events planners should know. We aim to cover everything from the worlds of events, technology, business, marketing, social media, travel, hospitality and beyond. Check out the top stories from the week of July 15-19, 2019. Event Marketing featured

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EventMB

SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

News struck this morning about the London transport authority banning Uber. sharing economy Uber Transportation uber ban ground transportWhile the use of sharing economy services is still controversial, attendees won’t be happy for sure. We have proof. The news is out today and it is disruptive for sharing economy services, a favourite choice for attendees at large events. abovethefold## What Happened? TfL […].

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Cvent

MARCH 7, 2019

Ground transportation accounts for just five percent of a meeting planner’s budget, but it represents 30 percent of the aggravation they experience in planning and managing an event. Event ground pain points include time spent sourcing ground transportation providers, managing numerous changes, staying current on flight manifests, and navigating complex invoicing processes. miMeetings provides event planners with savings on ground transportation costs for their meetings and events.

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Picatic by Eventbrite

JUNE 11, 2019

Event Planning & Promotion Event Transportation Lyft RidesharingIn their everyday lives, attendees have a new normal for getting places. They push a few buttons on their smartphone, and — voila! — a car arrives. The rise of ridesharing has made a profound impact on our collective car-driving habits. An astounding 58% of people who recently discarded a vehicle did so because they can […].

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EventMB

OCTOBER 3, 2017

Long before this transportation revolution became a […]. Event Technology #eventtech event technology technology Transportation self-driving cars ground transportationCars that can drive without a human in the driver’s seat have been in development for almost a century. With automakers pledging to have fully autonomous cars on the road by 2020, increasing productivity and limiting the number of accidents – what could this mean for event planners?

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Aventri

AUGUST 10, 2018

Welcome to another edition of our Connect Weekly column, where we share the top five news stories from the week that today's meeting and events planners should know. We aim to cover everything from the worlds of events, technology, business, marketing, social media, travel, hospitality and beyond. Event Technology News featured

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Endless Events

AUGUST 22, 2018

Keeping transportation costs in mind. In a way, looking at the transportation component of your AV quotes is much like the labor component. Transportation costs depend on circumstances and the market. Your AV vendor should be able to clearly explain the reasons for transportations costs within the quote. They have probably been pulled from the warehouse and transported to site, maybe even rented for the occasion. Have AV quotes bamboozled you before?

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EventMB

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Lifestyle communication education event management Transportation Venue volunteersAs an event professional here are 20 things you have probably said many times over and what you actually really mean. Being an event planner comes along with many highs and lows. During the crazy busy days and long hours spent planning we have been known to say some interesting things when really we mean […].

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Skift

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The rideshare company has a service for event planners looking to coordinate transportation. Uber Skift Take: Uber knows that it is one of the primary modes of transportation at events — and has designed a service around that. Meetings & Events event transportation meetings meetingsiq uberA fleet of Uber's SUVs. Still, the company doesn't really advertise this service very well, and it means that lots of planners are unaware of it.

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Endless Events

MARCH 18, 2019

Impacts on Transportation. Brandt Krueger believes it could impact event transportation “some of the things that are being bandied around about what this 10 fold jump in speed is going to do for us is things like car to car communication. ” And then the things that are gonna more directly impact- So that could potentially impact the transportation side of things.” . 5G is the next mobile leap in technology.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Transportation. Tips & Tools attend attendee destination eco environment Events food friendly Green meetings paperless planning policies public recycle shuttle sustain sustainable transit transportationWhen it comes to environmental impact, there is no getting around the rather large footprint the meetings industry has left behind in the past.

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BizBash

DECEMBER 27, 2017

Consumer Goods Focused Supply Chain Online Customer Fulfillment Retail Supply Chain Sales and Operations Planning Transportation and Logistics 2017 holiday fulfillment period trends Supply chain Matters blogInitial indications point to the 2017 holiday fulfillment period looking to be a rather good year for the retail industry and its supplier and services stakeholders.

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SmartMeetings

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

Questions focused on e-commerce, transportation and on-demand food delivery. Strategy Technology amazon attendees best channels communication customer e-commerce email experience human interaction live mobile on-demand optimizing phone phones Planners realtime respondents satisfaction service smart strategy support survey Tech technology text text-based texting Tips tools top transportation ujet video

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Eventbrite

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Event Planning Event Planning & Promotion Festival How To Events Marketing November destination event Event Marketing events transportation TravelGetting people to leave their city or town for a destination event isn’t easy. On top of ticket costs, they need to pay for travel and hotels, which can add up quickly to a figure that not everyone is willing to pay (at least, at first glance). For some lucky festivals, on the other hand, […].

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