10 #EventProfs Tweets to Check Out This Week
1. Passion has been Made Possible Again
For the second year in a row, Northstar Meetings Group and Visit Singapore have launched "Passion Made Possible" -- a program recognizing the individuals that make your (and our) events possible.
After all, behind every successful event are the "unsung heroes" who ensure that everything comes together smoothly.
2. A Lesson in History
From President Franklin Roosevelt to Frank Sinatra, we're digging these tips from some of history's greatest figures (whether they were actual people or some of our favorite fictional characters).
3. Early Bird Gets the Worm
When it comes to your upcoming meeting or event, encouraging and succeeding in getting attendees to register during the early-bird phase can do real wonders for your overall attendance numbers.
4. Getting on the Latest Tech Trends
New tech innovations -- like interactive social walls -- not only provide your meeting attendees with live updates regarding current happenings, but also give them a chance to be part of the action.
5. Anyone Else HATE Traffic?
When it comes to large meetings, conventions and events, how do you work with CVBs and venues to mitigate traffic jams and holdups? @VeuesFYI wants you to join the conversation!
6. Little Lighting Adjustments with Big Impacts
Hilarious but way too true!!! The difference between dramatic and (potentially) traumatic experiences at your meetings and events could have to do with something as simple as adjusting the types and locations of lighting fixtures.
7. The Difference Between Men and Women at Meetings, Revealed?
Hey, #EventProfs, do you agree with the Attendee ROI Playbook Report's take on gender similarities and differences within the meetings industry?
This report contains tons of interesting takes on different aspects and experiences within the meetingsverse!
8. Advice on Winning Over... Everyone
The element of surprise costs no more than the predictable. This article explains how you should focus on impressing meeting attendees, rather than focusing on an exploding budget being the only way to ensure event success.
9. The People You Don't Want as Friends
Though it's more than important to network and mingle, this London Event Planners blog suggests you avoid "the Bore," "the Know-It-All" and "the Idiot" altogether. Oh boy, ha!
10. A Rainbow Wholesome Enough to Eat
With wellbeing becoming such a buzzword in the meetingsphere, it's more and more essential for hotels, convention centers and other venues to offer healthy, fresh and wholesome menu items to their meeting attendees.
I don't know about you, but we think this picture alone looks delicious enough to chow down!