Getting digital feedback from event attendees provides a great way to evaluate success by seeing what people are sharing and talking about online. There are plenty of digital media services that let attendees share photos and important notes from an event. These 6 digital tools will keep attendees engaged even after events have concluded.
The meetings industry continues to adopt new technologies and use online virtual spaces to reach out and engage new attendees, most recently with the Professional Convention and Management Association’s live broadcast of its “Convening Leaders” conference. New collaborative tools for everyday conferencing are shifting the way teams communicate in the workplace. Continue reading “Efficient Virtual Collaboration”
Business travelers, especially in this era of polar vortexes, are likely finding themselves stuck in airports more often than not. But really, there are some benefits. Diane Gottsman, a travel blogger for Huffington Post, has some ideas to maximize unscheduled downtime. Continue reading “Stuck in an Airport? There is Plenty To Do”
The Airbus A300-600ST, also known as Beluga, is due for modifications that will give the aircraft extra space for transporting cargo. Resembling the white Artic whale, the jet has been in service since 1994 and currently has five planes that make more than 60 flights each week. Continue reading “Beluga Airbus Enters Service”
Choosing the right destination, providing superior customer service and planning your event near unique attractions are key strategies to improving meeting attendance. An appropriately managed event can save you money in the long run and increase attendee satisfaction. Here is a list of 4 tips to consider when planning your next event.
Take a light-hearted look at some of the stranger-than-fiction luxury trends that will shape travel this year. If you haven’t heard of selfie-drones, underwater tourism or competitive travel you are in for a treat. Preview gadgets, accessories and activities making the rounds in luxury travel and bringing us a laugh at the same time. Continue reading “Top 5 Strange Luxury Travel Trends”
Booking.com and Expedia released data indicating that New York City was the overall most booked city during the holiday season for U.S. and international travelers. Expedia’s top list of U.S. cities booked included Miami, Phoenix and Denver. And on the international side, Cancun was the most booked city by U.S. travelers. Here are the rankings.
After a big year for the Denver hotel scene, with the openings of the Renaissance Downtown Denver and the Crawford Hotel, The Ritz-Carlton Denver announced that it would update its 202-room property. The hotel plans to remain open during the soft renovation; updates include a fresh color palette, new corridors and tech-savvy innovations for business travelers. Continue reading “The Ritz-Carlton Denver to Undergo Soft Renovation”
En route to your next travel destination? Make the most out of your travels with these 13 apps that can enrich airport layovers, take your dining excursions to the next level and help you catch up on articles offline. Choose from streaming music services to locating the perfect local activity for your meeting group. And if you are in the mood for live music, there’s an app to find out who is playing during your stay. Continue reading “13 Ways Tech Can Make Travel More Enjoyable”
Amid U.S. officials issuing the release of 53 political Cuban prisoners, new measures by the Obama administration give authorized Americans consent to visit the communist island and airlines permission to fly to Cuba without having to apply for special licenses. Although general travel is still prohibited, these measures allow Americans to use credit cards and export “telephone, computer and Internet technologies.” Continue reading “U.S. Loosens Restrictions on American Trade and Investment in Cuba”
