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Virtual vs In-Person Events: Is One Really Better?
I’m sure most of us would like to forget that the years of Covid lockdowns ever happened. But it wasn’t that long ago the world came to a grinding halt and we all...
4 Reasons Event Planners Should Use Email Marketing to Increase Ticket Sales
As event planners, we’re always looking for new ways to “get more butts in the seats.” Social media, SMS marketing, AI… there is no shortage of...
5 Great Corporate Retreat Ideas for 2023
Have you been tasked with planning next year’s company retreat? Looking for ideas that go beyond a weekend booze-fest masquerading as R&R? It’s...
Will Virtual Events Still be Relevant in 2023?
It seems like just yesterday the world was being locked down and event planners were scrambling to figure out how to move forward. The answer back...
How Planners Can Tackle New Event Budgeting Demands in 2023
After two years of lockdowns, many event planners are breathing a sigh of relief as the industry is finally getting back to normal. In-person events...
How Event Planners Can Avoid Burnout in the New Year
Tight budgets… supplier unreliability… 50-page-long RFPs and staff cuts. These are just some of the things event planners deal with on a daily...
Top USA Destinations for Group Travel in 2023
We recently wrote about the fact that the world has finally opened back up for business and that a lot of event planners are getting ready to send...
Top International Incentive Travel Destinations for 2023
COVID-19 put the kibosh on travel, particularly international travel, for over two years. But the world has finally opened back up and event...
Corporate Event Trends That Will Set You Apart in 2023
2023 is just around the corner! That means planners have the opportunity to leverage some new corporate event trends that will help them stand apart...
Health-Conscious Group Travel – A Trend to Watch for 2023
In a post-pandemic hybrid workplace, employee well-being has become even more important. Gone are the days when offering your team green juices and...