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Events and event planning are evolving into new, dynamic formats. Old models are falling away and technology is giving both planners and event participants an opportunity to grow and revisit the underlying ideas about how event spaces work. "It's been fascinating watching just how fast things have changed," said Brian Solis, principal at Altimeter Group, at a New York conference this year.

This article talks about the ways that technology is changing event planning and events themselves. Event attendees are now looking for more engaged experiences, rather than the old way of merely attending an event passively. Social media plays a huge role in how attendees interact with and even plan an event. Participants can interact with and engage with event speakers now more than ever, with participants sending questions to the speaker via social media or other technology that allows for the speaker to answer audience questions in real time. Data personalization allows for event attendees to receive information about the event, allowing them to be involved in the planning process and during the event itself, whether it's through Bluetooth or geofencing technology. Event attendees can take advantage of augmented reality technology to engage in activities. Wearable technology is becoming increasingly popular, as it allows attendees to get information quickly and easily without any real input on the attendee's part. Mobile apps are now becoming more commonplace for events, as it's easy, efficient, and convenient. Drone technology is now being used at events, whether to take pictures or to stream the event to people who could not attend.

As the world has moved forward with technology, so to has the world of events and event planning. Planners are able to connect with the guests on a whole different level and events have the technology to be able to keep the attendees engaged and interacted. From flying drones to social media, technology has helped selling events a much easier process.

Informative page reflecting Event Statistics - Post-Covid

This article tells us some important factors in meeting planning. One of the most important ones is technology. Event and meeting planners regard meeting technology resources as one of the top five vendors they are going to seek. They author gives some data, which are very good and useful. 57.5% event and meeting planners are incorporating technology into the meetings with using "online registration", "video conferencing" is 20.4%, "social networks" is 17.7% and "blogs" has a proportion of 14.2%. Besides technology, there are other factors in the meeting planning. They are economy and sustainability. They economy results in the increasing costs that have cut into budgets for other meeting items. Sustainability lets event and meeting planners to focus on recycling such as reducing waste and decreasing on-site materials. This relies on technology as well. If the technology is good, the event and meeting planners will accomplish their goals of going green.

Starwood hotel &Resorts Los Cabos have introduced 3-D online planning program to display the event details such as food and beverage, function space and table setting for the event planners. The event planners can design their own event setting by click the mouse. "view in 3D" button will offer a virtual 3D view of the event. Planners experience the event from the guest view. When all the event details are complete, event planners submit it online. The hotel will respond within 24 hours with a price quote. This technology makes the planning easier. It is cost effective way for the event planners to control all the event details in short time.

This technology sounds great! With this technology we can preview our event. That's makes the planning easier. What's more important we can intuitive see how does the design looks like.

This article examines the trend of growing technology usage in event planning . Most of the technology is used for informational purposes such as sourcing and rfp's. The article says that the trend will continue to be more used and grow in the coming years

Technology is everything in our today's society and it is growing at a rapid pace. This article is very interesting because it talks about how technology is replacing the event planner role and human interaction. When we think about event planning, you think about an interaction that happens between the event planner and the customer face to face but technology is taking over and it is something that we should keep an eye on. All though technology is on the rise, event planners are slowly adapting to it by using a software or apps that help make their lives easier.. Planners also like that they can use technology to learn about products in the marketplace that they did not know about. I learned that 96 percent of planners who uses events or meeting management technology have found value in using the technology to help manage their events.

Providing an easily accessible and reliable internet connection to their guests has become a major task for event planners in the hospitality industry. These days, free Wi-Fi is basically a requirement for all hotel guests whether or not their trip involves business or pleasure. As the title suggests, this article provides event planners with suggestions on how to negotiate a data plan that's both effective and efficient. It all starts with a site inspection visit by a technology consultant. In doing so, event planners could ask all sort of questions regarding the proper service (DSL, satellite, T1, etc) proper bandwidth limit and the necessary number of access points. Personally, I stayed a resort a few days ago in which the complimentary wi-fi wasn't reliable in the common areas of the hotel. It was a struggle trying to access the internet and the situation became frustrating since I wasn't able to complete some of my work. Like me, I am sure there were business men and college students who may have experienced the same problem. For the event planning team, this must have been a headache since the wi-fi amenity wasn't up to par as previously advertised. In conclusion, it is every important that event planners conduct the proper research on what type of data needs their establishment requires. The use of the internet is inescapable especially in today's world since guests handle all types of personal and professional business through their technology artifacts.

To gain a competitive advantage in Vegas, Station Casinos set up a new platform calls GourpMAX for profession and occasional meeting planners. The added ease of use helps planners maximize bookings by accelerating their booking pace, increasing reservations within contracted group blocks and mitigating attrition risk. 28GroupMAX even helps planners with the very granular details of event planning by giving them an easy way to capture individual guest information, such as meal preferences, arrival and departure times, RSVP details and more.

This article points out 5 information technologies that event planner can't (or shouldn't) be without. The first, and most obvious, is the smart phone. The author lists a few tasks that can be accomplished right from our smart phone, including making to-do lists, setting alarms for meetings, etc. the second technology is the SaaS Cloud App(s) that allows event planners to "access all details and execution aspects of an event from any web-enabled device...". You can also list this software to your CRM system which I think is really cool. The author goes on to discuss virtual events, social media and viral marketing, and lastly, ipads/tablets. She makes the claim that having events virtually and promoting your business through social media can save you time, money, paper, and resources in general.

This article explains there are 18 trends in event planning for 2018 that event planners need to know. The first being the the boom isn't going anywhere. Every year there is demand for events and spike in booking prices. The second being guests expect the experience to get easier which in turn will make the event planners job harder. The third being the competition is getting more fierce. The fourth being events are being events are getting more diverse. The fifth being warehouses are the next big trend for events. The sixth being events want local brands vs. global. The seventh being event planners need to find niche properties for the events for they are trying to book. The eighth being security is the most important thing. The ninth being event planners should be adding more technology to events for guests to enjoy. The tenth being make events personalized to the client. The eleventh being event planners better become used to accepting Cryptocurrency. The twelfth being event planners need to let their clients have a voice. The thirteen being event planners need to be open to meeting their clients on skype or facetime. Hard working clients are on the go and need to be able to contact the event planner where ever they may be. The fourteenth is social media is big influence in what the client wants. The fifteenth is Marijuana is being more and more popular to incorporate into events where clients would want it. The sixteenth being clients are wanting transport devices such as hover boards to many of these events that take place in separate locations. The seventeenth being clients want drone video of events. The eighteenth being virtual reality is becoming a vital part of events. With all these new trend ideas event planners have a lot to keep track of to be ahead of the game.

I found this article very interesting, as it touched upon certain pros for events to embrace event technologies, such as event registration software. As mentioned in the article, nowadays, nothing is done manually. Therefore, updating registration spreadsheets, or surveys manually just slows down any process. Additionally, if planners do not plan for a good registration tool, or process, they will definitely not have a smooth check-in process. With technology softwares, like event registration, allows for event planners to have a more efficient experience, as well as, for the attendees. Moreover, these softwares even allow for word of mouth, through social network sharing; giving a greater advantage for attendee show up. Overall, with technology softwares events can run much smoother, and also, allow for tracking of attendee satisfaction, in order to find any improvements for future events. Depending on the event, an event software can surely be a win-win for both the planners and the attendees. 

The article reports Hyatt Planner Portal, a technology that will be for meeting planners designed to enhance the planning experience. The portal will allow planner to have access to view confirmed attendees, event space floor plans, view event history and generate reports. The portal will be integrated with Hyatt's Event Concierge App.

This article expounds how there has been a recent surge of tech-related events in the meeting and event planning industry. According to this article, event planners are using tech savvy methods to track the movements of attendees with Wi-Fi, GPS, iBeacons, or low-energy Bluetooth to see which events or booths they're visiting. The article further mentions how event planners are turning to IT to improve engagement between attendees and event coordinators using tools like Speecheo and Evolero. What I found particularly interesting is how event planners are incorporating sensor integration and wearable technology. Many companies are using wearable-technology, such as RFID wristbands, to accept cashless payments, connect to social media accounts, and replace paper tickets. Event coordinators are also going out of their way to create more personalized experiences. With all of this access to data and technology, an events planner can now provide attendees a more personalized experience. Lastly, social media as a planning tool and augmented reality also makes it possible for people all over the world to attend and experience an event without physically being there.

This article is about technology, event planning and the future. With more and more technology popping up in other industries, how is event planning keeping up? There are many different ways that event planners can use technology to their advantage such as improving engagement and collecting data. It also goes onto explain social medias influence on events and how event planners can use it as a marketing and planning tool. I think that this is a perfect article for all those who hope to become involved in the event planning industry.

(1 of 3) This Hotel Technology News article discusses the various technology advancements in Hotel Event Planning and what their effects were predicted to be for 2020. As the article states, "With each passing year, events seem to get bigger and better, boasting exciting new technology, catering to attendees' needs in finer detail, and bringing guests together in unique venue spaces for a variety of occasions." The event industry continues to grow as people continue to desire more unique, memorable experiences. Event planners struggle with advancing their experiences, but with the help of technology they are able to continue to grow each year. This process starts with the booking experience and Venue Management Technology has gained popularity in creating seamless booking experiences. "Whether marketing to a transient guest, event attendees, or a corporate group, hoteliers and event planners are in the business of meeting and exceeding expectations." With venue management technology, event planners are able to make memorable experiences starting with the booking of the venue all the way until days after the event. Venue management platforms provide everything to the event planners at their fingertips.

(2 of 3) The article continues on to discuss that while large events are extremely lucrative, venues must make sure to consider smaller events as well. "Ensure your venue space is equipped for events and meetings of various scale, and work closely with planners to ensure an attentive, personalized experience while bringing their event or meeting to life." Meetings are going to continue to grow so venues must continue to adjust and be equipped for anything a consumer might desire. This may include non-traditional events or venue spaces as well. While classic hotel convention spaces may not be as popular anymore, hotels are challenged to utilize and market their space differently to attract new consumers. With the event industry, as with any segment in hospitality, the ultimate purpose is to leave lasting impressions on guests. In recent years, the use of technology has been great in assisting this idea. Venues who have mastered creating a memorable experience have often done so by "using new-age features and platforms to create a frictionless event, engage attendees on a deeper level, and create meaningful, memorable experiences." Venue management tools are also used in making these experiences for guests. The article left readers with three takeaways. The first being that venues need to utilize technology to make them more effective in areas such as RFP response and the way that they offer their services. The second takeaway is that businesses need to evaluate their current technology partners and make sure to choose a partner that will allow them to best create memorable events. The final key takeaway is that venues must increase conversions and improve venue listings with things such as real-time availability and strategic pricing.

(3 of 3) This article was very interesting in its description of the technology used in the event industry and predictions for the future of events. It is quite apparent that this article was written at the beginning of 2020, though. I do believe the event industry was headed in this direction, but, as with the rest of the hospitality industry, I believe events will see a massive decrease over the next few years and then pick back up in the future. Due to the risks associated with Covid-19, consumers are not finding in-person meetings or events necessary. Many organizations have resorted to digital meetings and cancelled any events, causing a huge loss for the industry. I believe that as the rest of the industry recovers, events will slowly follow and eventually make their way back to their pre-pandemic predictions.

EventPro planner Software is the solution that your business needs to jump to the next level. Your event business will go to a new level of efficiency and organization that you will have enough time to have a better relation to your client. This software will organize meetings, conferences, seminars, vendors fairs, weddings, etc. The software features are organization, communication log, comprehensive reports, attendee online module.

This article introduce 10 tech tolls that help event planners do their job, they are1. HeyTell, a software which can make your group's phone like talkie and walkie. 2. Square, a reader which can atttach to smart phone to accept credit cards. 3, pathable, 4, planana, 5, maestro market, 6, yapp 7, ticketleap, 8, linkedin cardmunch, 9, storify and 10, pinterest. These new tech all provide convenience to  event planners.

Cvent and Destination Marketing Association have joined as alliance partners. This was announced in January 2013. According to DMAI, Cvent will provide meeting professionals with more educational opportunities and promote the use of destination marketing organizations. The purpose of promoting DMOs is to show they can be the a point of contact. DMAI supports this because they are looking to support the meeting community and advocate why DMOs are a valuable source for meeting professionals to go to directly. With this alliance, CVENT has integrated information from the empowerMINT website by DMI into its own Destination Guide. DMAI foresees this will help meeting professionals quicken searches during the RFP process. Added to the Cvent website is a new feature to the RFP process which allows planners to add DMOs and CVBs on every RFP they send. After reading the article I found this to be an interesting alliance because I think both organizations will be able to help each other make meeting professional's lives easier. Cvent is a popular program in the events industry since it allows you to fill out one RFP and send it to multiple companies over the internet. DMOs are important part of the industry, which can help a planner plan an event in an unknown destination or provide contact information for additional venues or products. Integrating information will allow meeting professionals to save time but still be able to focus on the event. An important area I believe it promotes is the use of DMOs, which makes it more convenient for people to find DMOs in specific regions. DMOs have a great impact on the event because they know the region, especially if a meeting planner is not from the area. Ultimately this alliance will help further the important value DMOs bring to the meeting community.

Nowadays, with the development of information technology, there are more and more event planners using technology to plan events. Technology will help them a lot during the process of event planning, technology makes the planning process be more and more efficient and faster than ever. In addition, it also help event planner find more information related to their event and give them more ideas to create an excellent event. Moreover, it also help planners to collect data and information in a logical way. All in all, technology not only changed our life, but also change the way the event is planned.

"Technology is often overlooked by the event planners. It seems like it's the last part of the planning process. Possibly unknown to them, they leave it until the end or let someone else handle it. This is especially true when it comes to the Internet."

This article shows the importance of bringing technology to event planning. Once we take technology into account, event planning will become more and more meaningful and at the same time technology will change a little bit of event planning.

Great article that links the management side with the planners point of view. It gives a planner some insight into where they should push and pull at the hotel and when to let the process work. Sometimes when you are planning an event you believe your event supersedes another other and you "deserve" the hotels undivided attention. Those are unrealistic expectations. They give tips how to utilizes the hotel properly, how to communicate effectively with the hotel so everyone walks away with a great event.

The following article details the top 10 apps for Event Planners in 2015. These apps incorporate social media, financial planning and event success rates all in one.