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Olivier

Top 10 Benefits Of Investing In Event Management Software - 0 views

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  • Event Management Software is an all-in-one approach designed technology that automates all of the activities from registration to event analytics; also, from developing tickets and sending invites to developing an event app and event websites.
  • An event control and automation platform simplify the operations of company event groups
  • Event Management comes prepared with equipment for collaboration, CRM, website design, onsite operations, reporting and analytics, payment alternatives, and promotions.
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  • The nice part of a web event control machine is that the entirety is stored on secured servers, including all the facts amassed
  • Some event control software program help you from planning to promotion to online registration, ticket payment and to post-event assessment. Tools for event control, event marketing, and analytics reporting and survey mechanism.
  • Olivier on 09 Oct 19
     
    An article summarizing the 10 benefits to invest in an Event Planning Software. The event scene can be very big and the process to implement and develop an event can comes with a lots of requierements and steps. These type of software will allow an event manager to plan and excute better his organisation in a proper timely manner with data at his disposal on real time.
breid018

https://institute-of-event-management.com/what-is-event-planning - 1 views

Event planning may seem like it's easy, but it takes a lot of work. In the article, it gives four points of view of how event planning is defined. The industry view explains that it can be a conven...

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Frances Mesa

New Technology Solutions Every Event Planner Should Check Out - 1 views

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  • Event planners are juggling enough information in their heads and it’s nice when we find easy to use technologies to help us be more efficient.
  • Post the options and let your team note their availability on Doodle. Everyone can take a vote for their preferred times or venues
  • Although you will still have to make tough calls on who sits where Perfect Table Plan allows users to upload an excel list of guest names and then drag/drop them to various tables
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  • Private webcasting is now accessible to everyone thanks to Event-Cast. Armed with an iPhone or iPad, you can now set up a webcast in minutes and send or post a link to your audience.
  • Event planners live in a mobile world and Meet.fm was created to streamline communication and collaboration between business teams and their clients. Meet.fm allows you to create a branded “online meeting room” if you will, for each of your events by providing a simple live file sharing, screen sharing and video conferencing resource
  • with Asana. You can create “projects” for each event and then assign tasks with due dates to appropriate team members within each event.
  • Frances Mesa on 17 Jul 13
     
    The new technology solutions are: Doodle, Perfect Table Plan, Event-Cast, Meet.fm and Asana. Each new technology solutions makes the work easier for event planners. The Doodle can help with the time and venue. The perfect table plan can do exactly what it says help with the sitting chart. The Event-cast can provide a webcast of the event for guest that couldn't make it or to broadcast a wonderful event. The Meet.fm is a new way to help with the communication between the client and the event planning team and lastly, Asana is to help create a to do list for each event so it will help each event planner be organized and so they don't forget any special project before the day of the event. All of these new technologies will help an event planner's job be easier.
khadija2050

50 Facilities Management Tips and Best Practices - Camcode - 0 views

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  • Cut night site lighting. “Depending upon how your site lighting is operated and circuited, you can create an ‘economize mode’ for overnight when the site is at its lowest occupancy. Keep perimeter site lighting on around your property and all entrances and main drives lit.
  •  Replace older lighting with LEDs. “Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center chose LEDs to replace existing lighting in a parking garage open 24/7, halving the garage’s power consumption. Meanwhile, Mediapolis Community Schools in Mediapolis, IA, also embarked on a retrofit of LED exterior lighting.
  • Implement a sustainable facility design plan. “Sustainable design is more attainable and affordable than it’s ever been, especially when you think in terms of years instead of days and weeks. It’s also worth noting that sustainable design is very well favored among the public, which is an extra incentive for companies interested in reinforcing their reputation as socially responsible and environmentally concerned
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  • Know the total cost of all facility work done both directly and indirectly. “To the untrained eye, the facilities maintenance arm of a business appears to be a black hole of cost. The costs of these FM services add up, and unless discrepancies arise, that is where most of the business analysis ends. However, facilities maintenance managers, who are privy to all of the nuances that make up eac
  • h work order, understand the complexities and overhead involved in this sector of business.
  • Consider less obvious improvements that impact facility energy use. “Some energy-related projects will be more or less hidden from the users and primarily pursued to reduce energy demand, such as chiller and fan-unit upgrades. Such projects may end up providing the building users with better temperature control, but this is not the primary goal of the upgrade
  • Operational changes such as reducing the hours of HVAC and lighting operation, and changing setback temperatures, which require very little expenditure (if any at all) do not directly affect user experience, but can produce large reductions in electricity loads. In general, working with the building operations team to reduce energy use can produce impressive reductions in loa
  • his allows building and facility management professionals to determine whether the cost to improve a particular element of a building or a system in it against the cost savings over the same period. If the cost of an upgrade over its lifetime offers an advantage over the building operational costs it will save, then it’s generally considered a good investmen
  • “Finding the right suppliers to maintain your facilities can be difficult and time-consuming. From janitorial services, to groundskeeping and maintenance supplies, ensuring suppliers are providing apples-to-apples quotes, developing contracts with clear service levels, and validating that supplier quality
  • “Boilers today can reach efficiencies of up to 96 percent using condensing technology; however, a typical building, including new buildings, uses atmospheric type boilers which, for all intents and purposes, are only slightly more advanced than a science lab Bunsen burner. This technology is reliable and it works, but it is expensive to operate
  • An energy audit systematically identifies and develops opportunities to help reduce energy use in an institutional or commercial facility and, as a result, decrease building operating costs. Focusing the audit is imperative for maintenance and engineering managers.
  • “Commercial kitchens are high energy users, consuming roughly 2.5 times more energy per square foot than any other commercial space, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  Of that, as little as 40% is used in the preparation and storage of food, says the UK’s Carbon Trust; much of the wasted energy is dispersed into the kitchen.
  • All commercial buildings are insulated; building codes make it mandatory to insulate up to  a certain level. Unfortunately, because most buildings are put up under strict guidance to budgets, they are usually put up with only the minimal amount of insulation
  • Develop performance measures for your PM process with an emphasis on measuring the amount of PM that is work completed compared to all other work. Total PM hours should be the highest percentage of all the department’s maintenance work. This goal might seem impossible, but over time, it is very achievable
  • “Preventative maintenance is all about planning, plain and simple. Every piece of equipment or machinery at your disposal or under your care should have a schedule of what type of maintenance it requires and when it requires that check-up.
  • “Failure modes are defined as “how something fails.” Let’s use a flat/membrane roof to show an example of what a failure mode is. On a flat/membrane roof, one failure mode may be “penetration of roof membrane,” and the causes of this failure mode could be many. Knowing the failure mode(s) of a specific maintainable item such as a membrane roof and its causes can be key to early detection of roof failure (not meeting the intent of the end user) so the repair can be made before it affects an operatio
  • “Catch small problems now before they become big ones. Addressing small details can add up to huge improvements in appearance and functionality. Ask your facilities services provider, janitorial company
  • You may schedule preventive maintenance based on meter readings on an equipment. However, equipment meters usually do not differentiate between work time and idle time
  • Greasing the rack and pinion of a beam saw, for instance, can cause grease and saw dust to solidify inside the gears over time, eventually preventing them from moving. If you’re unsure which tasks are beneficial to each piece of equipment, ask your equipment representative.”
  • Having spare parts and supplies around the time of a major preventive maintenance schedule is absolutely critical. Asset management software allows you to check the availability of the spare parts for dates when the work orders are due. This report can help you identify parts that are insufficient for the required work orders in the future. If you know which parts you are falling short on, you can order them in advance from suppliers rather than waiting till re-order limits are reached
  • “Appropriate repetition and reinforcement are necessary. The average person is bombarded with more than 300 messages while at work, and multiples of that outside of work, Finney says. Getting a message to land with an audience might take as many as 12 repetitions, in some cases, he says
  • Let’s get together: when you’re designing your facilities, design social spaces for your employees. These might be lunch or break rooms, games rooms, gyms, or even community gardens.
  • While other managers may work to manage clients or staff, your job is to manage facilities and all that occurs in them. Your corporation’s physical assets are just as important as your human resources, and you are the expert in this field. Whether it’s collating data or contributing to the organization’s bottom line, your input is a valuable part of corporate decision-making
  •  “Workplace inclusion has to be clearly defined before any initiatives can be pushed forward. One useful definition of an inclusive office is a workplace in which all staff are treated with respect and have equal access to resources and opportunities. Facility managers should build on this high-level description to create an idea of what concepts like equal access, diversity and fairness look like in their own facilities
  • Space costs money. Knowing that we are moving towards a working environment consisting of virtual or mobile workers, investing time in developing new workplace designs that can suit these new ways of working while increasing space utilization rates can result in impressive cost savings
  • Performing facility maintenance and engineering tasks is like sailing among icebergs. What technicians can’t see will sink them — or their facilities. Thermal imaging technology gives technicians the ability to see the unseen, making it easier to spot failing motors and electrical components,
  • This concept is broadly used to describe our attempt to formally identify in-house talent in many of our labor shops. We identify talent through a competitive selection process based on potential vs. skills and promote our selected personnel to the worker and helper level while training them to achieve appropriate full mechanic level with associated certifications/licenses
  • This directly leads to the client receiving a more fit-for-purpose solution and ultimately receiving greater value which grows a greater relationship.
  • In other words, there has to be a compelling reason based on our mission for why we would submit budgets for anything.” By presenting specific information on how and why you’ve chosen your budget numbers, you can help the C-suite see that your budget is well within reason
  • When you automate the work order process, you remove human error associated with it. Essentially, you’re taking the people out of the process and ensuring nothing gets missed or overlooked
  • “There are many different software options out there than can aid FMs in organizing and streamlining their everyday tasks. This ranges from software designed to help manage all maintenance activities to logging and tracking facility visitors for security purposes. 
  • uch smart sensors, operating costs are dramatically reduced, productivity is enhanced, and occupants’ comfort is improved.
  • “One of the most exciting features of Facilities Management software is the ability to manage heating and cooling remotely, or set a programmable thermostat to move set temperatures up or down throughout the day. Facilities planners love the ability to analyze and explore energy use from heating and cooling systems
  • “Maintenance and facilities administration systems must frequently abide by national and global regulatory requirements. All maintenance administrators face occasional random or audits inspections by regulatory authorities. Maintenance software enables you to prove regulatory conformity and decrease the amount of paperwork and preparation that is needed for an audit.
  • KPIs allude to opportunities and errors in your company. Paired with the Internet of Things (IoT) and energy management systems, KPIs can be used to highlight missed maintenance tasks, greater traffic area of your business or problems with machinery
  • “Closely monitoring energy and water use to reduce building-operating costs is another benefit. By allowing owners to monitor and analyze the performance of multiple systems—air-conditioning levels, lights on automatic dimmers, water usage
  • “A feature that’s gaining a lot of ground is using facial recognition technology to let people in and out of the building. It’s more secure than key fobs or cards, and unlike cards and fobs, you can’t forget your face at home. It’s like batting a triple, or killing three birds with one stone
  • You cannot do your job properly without the correct information. If you don’t have proper records on the state of your facilities, you can’t do your job as a facilities manager.
  • “A surprising number of facilities managers have no true system in place for managing their space.  More than a quarter of everyone interviewed – 28 percent –
  • . It may help significantly with compliance with various industry standards, such as HIPAA in the healthcare industry and Sarbanes-Oxley in the financial field. It can help to document best practices for avoiding accidents, or in the worst case scenario,
  • This method identifies how critical a piece of equipment or maintenance task is to your business and will ultimately show you where it should land in your prioritization process
  • Smartsheet is a spreadsheet that you share with your co-workers, but its features go far beyond Excel. This tool combines the traditional spreadsheet with project management tools, templates, and forms and allows you and your colleagues to access spreadsheets on mobile devices and work on them collaboratively
  • The business world is increasingly embracing a larger remote workforce. Offices are used as areas to collaborate, develop, and design new ideas. The day-to-day work can be, and often is, done from home
  • “Another possibility for cutting costs, say experts, is not just moving staff around, but moving work around also. This means carefully examining all outsourcing contracts to see if they can be scaled back and the work completed by in-house staff
  • “Verify assets from a minimum of two data points, such as the barcode and the item’s serial number.
  • After collecting data and developing a maintenance schedule for your assets, you need to plan for the long-term maintenance of your asset inventory
  • However good asset management and maintenance planning is, there comes a time when an asset reaches the end of its useful life and should be disposed of.
  • “If you’re trying to get a handle of your documents, the first thing you should do is an asset assessment. Detail the condition of all the main equipment and systems, and document those conditions
  • Strategic asset management integrates key relationships between planning and delivery activities.
  • Maximize your use of vertical cubic footage by placing seasonal products or those that move less frequently in harder-to-reach vertical storage areas
  • khadija2050 on 23 Nov 20
     
    the article highlights how companies can benefit from sustainable design and gives tips on preventive maintenance
abroo041

Proximity Marketing | What is Proximity Marketing? - 0 views

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      abroo041 on 16 Jun 20
       
      This website discusses what proximity marketing is, who uses it, the target market, and how a proximity marketing plan is created and implemented. Proximity marketing is the use of cellular technology to market to mobile device users within a certain radius of a business. Almost every business uses proximity marketing in different ways. A restaurant might use it to advertise a new promotional meal, while an airport may use it to provide maps and promote their destination to tourists. The target market is anyone with a mobile device. Knowing your goal of marketing is the first step in creating a proximity marketing plan. Understanding the quick nature of these marketing advertisements and tailoring them to provide the most essential information and attract the viewer, all within a short message, is also important to successful marketing.
  • With mobile devices becoming a staple of modern society and the preferred way of accessing digital content, today’s successful marketing professionals will need to understand how to connect successfully with mobile consumers.
  • Proximity marketing helps companies and service agencies do just that
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  • Proximity marketing—also sometimes called hyperlocal marketing—uses cellular technology to send marketing messages to mobile-device users who are in close proximity to a business.
  • While the audience is limited to those in the proximity of the business and those using its Wi-fi or Bluetooth signal, the message is very user friendly and reaches those most likely to visit a store. Who employs Proximity Marketing?
  • Major retailers, such as Ikea or Macy’s, can send store maps and coupons or offers to apply for their credit card or to enroll in their loyalty or rewards programs. Hotels can inform guests about on-site events and promotions or can offer to enroll them in loyalty or rewards programs. Restaurants can send special menus/daily specials, coupons, offers for loyalty programs, or perhaps send trivia questions or other games to help them pass the time while they wait for their table to be ready. Shopping malls can offer a proximity marketing benefit to their tenants by putting together a package of coupons or offer a discount at any mall retailer. Travel hubs such as airports and public transportation centers can provide maps or display ads that can be sold to local tourist destinations. General information about a product or service can be delivered through proximity marketing even if the fixed location of the business or service agency changes
  • This makes just about every consumer with a smart phone potentially susceptible to a proximity marketing campaign, particularly younger, tech-savvy shoppers who are more likely to own smartphone and use them while shopping.
  • Locations such as shopping malls, large retail outlets, and trade shows, where consumers are generally planning to spend at least an hour or two, are prime areas for a proximity marketing campaign.
  • One of the key benefits of proximity marketing is that its messages reach a high percentage of potential customers who are in the area.
  • The main purpose of the proximity marketing plan is to connect with customers while they are near your business or service and spur them into action
  • In the case of mobile messaging, it’s important to consider adding an opt-in component to your campaign.
  • More and more, customers value control over the messages they receive and desire privacy from unwanted solicitations
  • Mobile devices are made for short messages and quick interaction, and there is intense competition for the attention and time of the mobile device user. Therefore, in developing a proximity marketing plan, messages must be sharpened and honed to be as clear, concise, and impactful as possible.
  • If the goal is to drive as much traffic as possible to the business and maximize sales that day, then an electronic coupon or special offer might be the best strategy. If the store has a high turnover rate, the goal may be to make a connection with customers by offering them incentives to return.
  • The digital and interactive nature of most proximity marketing campaigns provides the advantage of real-time data collection of response and success rates. If a message is failing to connect, it can be easily and quickly adjusted.
esuarezrijsdijk

Trends in Events and Meetings That Will Shape 2020 - By Lauren Hall, Founder & CEO, IVvy - 1 views

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  • we’ve pieced together those innovations and trends across the event and event planning industry that are positioned to shape the next decade
  • it’s important to remember that the experience doesn’t begin and end with the stay or the event itself; instead, it starts before a planner books your venue, long before that first attendee checks-in.
  • When hotels and venue spaces utilize a venue management platform, they’re able to effectively market their space globally, while catering specifically to the needs and process of modern planners.
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  • In the modern world of events, it’s not just about large-scale experiences and conferences. In fact, meeting and small group travel make up a significant portion of the growing demand.
  • 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.
  • event planners are frequently opting for non-traditional settings for their events
  • Hotels should keep in mind that the nature of events may be “non-traditional” as well.
  • In that same breath, we’re witnessing the rapid rise in popularity of wellness-focused events, interactive live experiences, experiencing enhancing AI and VR components, Instagram-worthy backdrops, events centered around sustainability, and more.
  • event planners and venue owners are implored to leverage event technology in a way that strikes a balance between face-to-face and virtual elements. It’s not about using technology for every moment or touch-point, but about using new-age features and platforms to create a frictionless event, engage attendees on a deeper level, and create meaningful, memorable experiences.
  • esuarezrijsdijk on 11 Oct 20
     
    This article provides a concise overview of trends in event planning. First, the importance of the pre-stay experience is addressed, with a mention of venue management technology as an important tool in this regard. Secondly, being prepared to host events of various scales is discussed. Thirdly, alternative venue spaces and experiences are mentioned as fundamental aspects of the current event planning sphere. Finally, the balance between state of the art technology and a personal human touch is brought up as being a defining features of events going forward.
shaunagayecox

Seven Things Meeting & Event Planners Look for in a Hotel | By Kacey Bradley - Hospital... - 1 views

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  • It's important that your hotel's website offers everything a planner needs to know, including the types of events you host, amenities available, catering options and more. Bonus points to hotels that provide contract outlines for planners to peruse.
  • Post photos of event spaces, both empty and used. Outline which rooms are best for which events — for example, the poolside lounge might work best for a cocktail party or shareholders meeting.
  • User-generated content is more authentic and telling than a hotel's website, making it crucial for a hotel to have a positive online presence.
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  • But many hotels fall short when it comes to open and direct communication. According to one survey, slow response time is the biggest frustration event planners face with venues.
  • Hotels that offer direct communication are hotspots in the eyes of event planners.
  • When less constrained by the stereotypical workplace, people are better able to share ideas, communicate and collaborate.
  • Provide a realistic expectation of what you have to offer with an info-filled website and high-quality pictures. Keep communication simple and easy with email. And remember the importance of the "wow factor" — what makes your hotel unique.
  • Not only is internet access a must, but it also has to be fast and reliable, able to handle data-heavy activities like streaming and downloading.
  • Always be up-front and honest about additional costs.
  • To stand out from the competition, hotels should offer adaptive outdoor spaces that provide a combination of natural sunlight and greenery. An outdoor venue can offer a welcome change of pace that corporate event planners crave.
  • When it comes to a hotel, event planners are looking for that "wow factor." They want highly-creative spaces that challenge attendees to think outside the box.
  • Staff should be trained to handle a variety of event types, from weddings and bar mitzvahs to corporate meetings and charity fundraisers. A flexible team is invaluable when it comes to planning an event.
  • Realistic Expectations
  • User-Generated Reviews
  • Event planners research online to come up with a list of potential hotels.
  • When a guest or event planner is checking out, ask them to write a review of your space. If a guest leaves a negative comment about your property, don't fire back or try to hide it. Instead, use it as an opportunity to admit your faults and show determination to do better. Let guests know you're committed to providing remarkable experiences.
  • Direct Communication
  • Over-the-top acts of customer service matter.
  • allisonweets on 21 Feb 20
     
    Meeting and event planners spend extensive amounts of time researching for the services and locations that meet the needs of the customer they are serving. Venues must provide planners with realistic expectations. Event planners also pay special attention to user-generated reviews, so companies must also pay close attention to their online presence. Direct communication is also essential between event planners and hotels as having a reliable point of contact is important. Event planners also look for unconventional spaces that allow for a change of scenery. Reliable wireless Internet is also a must for event planners as this is essential for their planning needs but also for the guests that will be utilizing the space. Lastly, the staff at the venue must be flexible and trained for various types of events. The wow factor is what event planners really look for when evaluating spaces. They want venues that are different than the rest of the competition and will make their event really stand out.
  • patrick021 on 14 Jul 20
     
    Event Planning serves as the most critical part in making the event a memorable and special one. While taking care of the perfect venue and place settings its also important for them for keep contact with their venue and updated options. Event planners feed from user reviews to gain more awareness and generate more business so in order for them to accomplish this they go over and beyond to satisfy the needs of the customers.
  • shaunagayecox on 04 Oct 20
     
    This article discussed different ways to make your hotel an ideal match for an event planner. Based on the seven ways described by the author, one would be more likely to be able to have event planners pick their hotel to host their events. The seven ways described were: making sure your website gives an event planner real authentic details about your space; allowing all user reviews to be available including any negative ones (you can always show how you plan to improve for any negative experiences); having someone available to speak directly with the planner whenever needed; having an outdoor space for events; making sure your wireless internet is reliable and of an adequate speed; having staff who are trained to work any kind of event (i.e birthday parties, bar mitzvahs, corporate events); and having a venue that stands out in a unique way.
emilywest5

Social media and tourism: creating a social media marketing plan | WAM - 0 views

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  • Digital marketing in tourism has always been an important factor, just like in hospitality, and is positioned in the epicenter of the user’s tourism experience. Both small and large companies in tourist destinations have to be aware of this and take advantage of the new opportunities that arise in the sector. Tourism and technology go hand-in-hand and we can’t understand one without the other.
  • Trends on social media set the path and companies are required to revise their marketing strategies so that they are present on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. The numbers don’t lie; there are 4.2 billion social media users around the world and they don’t use social media for just news, laughing at memes, or following celebrities. They are using social media to share opinions, choose travel destinations, and learn about brands. Social media tourism has an audience.
  • Social media allows us to connect with our audience on a much deeper level. You create not just brand awareness with your audience, but also an awareness and a real empathy between the user and the product: a strong bond that brings us loyal clients and creates new business opportunities thanks to mouth-to-mouth, which adds a great value.
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  • At the intersection between social media marketing and tourism, it’s very important to plan. Creating strategies, structuring your actions, and linking each new campaign to a concrete goal is key.
  • Your digital marketing plan for tourism can be the key that opens doors to a multitude of new clients, if you know how to do it:
  • Strategy 
  • Tactics
  • Action 
  • Control 
  • Research and contextualize potential clients, analyze and evaluate the shopping behaviors of your clients and their consumption habits, and create a profile with highlighted data
  • We have to know what is happening on each social network, what content is the most successful, which function is the worst, as well as their reach and the engagement that we have within the community.
  • The plan is equal to Visibility + Proactivity + Reputation (P = V + P + R).
  • How do we obtain visibility?
  • emilywest5 on 20 Feb 23
     
    This article explains social media in hospitality and tourism. I really loved the explanation of the SOSTAC method which stands for S-Situation analysis/ Who are we? O-Objectives/ Where do you need to go? S-Strategy/ How you'll meet the objectives T-Tactics/ Details of strategy A-Action/Do your thing C-Control/ How did you do. This method was created by PR. Smith in 1990. It was created for digital strategy, and we still use this method nowadays. This technology helps us define our goals and KPI's as well as understand the buying process, what audience we need to cater to to have a successful following and monetary outcome as well as how to keep that momentum.
Yuting Peng

Hospitality Marketing Services | Sabre Hospitality - Tools & Technologies | E-Marketing... - 0 views

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  • Sabre Hospitality Solutions has designed essential applications and products that will push your Internet Marketing program to a higher level of performance .
  • Sabre Hospitality Solutions has designed essential applications and products that will push your Internet Marketing program to a higher level of performance
  • Sabre Hospitality Solutions has designed essential applications and products that will push your Internet Marketing program to a higher level of performance.
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  • offer a wide range of cutting-edge and user-friendly Internet Marketing tools that enable direct online sales transactions, track and analyze Website traffic data and conversions, integrate emerging technology, and facilitate cost-effective Customer Relationship Marketing (CRM).
  • The CMT uses a text editor that is similar in functionality to Microsoft Word, allowing a non-programmer to manage and edit content on their Website in real time. Clients are able to edit basic body text and insert interior images throughout their Website, thereby virtually eliminating Website maintenance costs.
  • Sabre Hospitality Solutions provides a full e-commerce solution that enables you to build and manage an E-store that generates significant incremental revenue.
  • Sabre Hospitality Solutions' Interactive Proposal Service (IPS) is a proprietary system that allows a property to respond to RFP's in a highly customized fashion.
  • Our Flash map solution integrates standard interactive components for any set of floor plans.
  • Our behavioral targeting engine serves potential guests content based on how they are navigating through the Website; and profiles their keyword search that has led them to the Website.
  • Sabre Hospitality Solutions developed a proprietary Content Management Tool (CMT) based on the needs of our clients.
  • The CMT is developed in a secure environment and is extremely user friendly, empowering our clients to confidently and efficiently manage copy on their Websites. Sabre Hospitality Solutions designed and developed this application in-house, and the application is used in multiple hospitality Websites.
  • Our E-store solution includes a flexible, easy-to-use product catalog, pre-programmed shopping cart utility, secure checkouts, and automated order management and processing functionality.
  • Chenchen zheng on 06 Nov 12
     
    This article talked about Sabre Hospitality Solution which is the user-friendly e-marketing tool. The Sabre Hospitality Solution will push your internet marketing program to a higher level of performance through the following five essential elements. First, Sabre Hospitality Solutions developed a proprietary Content Management Tool (CMT) based on the needs of the clients. Second, Sabre Hospitality Solutions provides a full e-commerce solution that enables you to build and manage an E-store that generates significant incremental revenue. Third, behavioral targeting engine of Sabre Hospitality Solutions serves potential guests content based on how they are navigating through the Website; and profiles their keyword search that has led them to the Website. Fourth, flash map solution integrates standard interactive components for any set of floor plans. Fifth, Sabre Hospitality Solutions' Interactive Proposal Service (IPS) is a proprietary system that allows a property to respond to RFP's in a highly customized fashion.
  • Yuting Peng on 04 Apr 13
     
    Sabre Hospitality Solutions has designed applications and products to push the e-marketing program to a higher level. It offers a wide range of e-marketing tools. Sabre Hospitality Solutions developed a proprietary CMT based on the needs of the clients. This friendly empowering the clients and is widely used in multiple hospitality websites. It also provides a full e-commerce solution that enables you to build and manage and e-store that generates significant incremental revenue. In addition, the behavioral targeting engine serves potential guests content and the flash map solution integrates standard interactive components for any set of floor plans. Finally, it is a interactive proposal service. This unique online presentation of your proposal will ensure your product stands apart form other competitors.
Manali Rabari

Online Reservations Streamline Event Planning for Iconic Hotel | News | Hospitality Mag... - 0 views

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  • The deployment of GroupMAX optimizes event housing management, communications, booking processes and logistics for planners working with The Red Lion Hotel on the River – activities that would otherwise be extremely manual in nature and complex.
  • equipped with a powerful set of tools that include various templates and themes, libraries, bundles and customized event websites, where guests can make reservations and manage their bookings online.
  • The booking process for each event also includes a dedicated social network, which helps drive attendance and extend the event lifecycle, allowing attendees to connect before, during and after the event. An event-centric social networking option dramatically boosts the perceived value of the event.
  • Manali Rabari on 17 Nov 12
     
    By using an online reservation system to streamline the Red Lion Hotel's event planning needs they have created an online booking and networking system for meeting planners. This system allows them to track their events and managing booking dates/times to avoiding double booking. Planners will have access to online reservations, network of contacts, and tools to set up their events. There is also a mobile component to make reservations that can be accessible from any smartphone at anytime.
jie shen

Event Planning Solutions - 0 views

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  • Automated reports and processes save your time and money
  • Enhanced communication and feedback creates efficiency
  • Promotions integration to sweepstakes Social networking Mobile apps Website integration QR codes
  • jie shen on 14 Nov 12
     
    This article talks about different aspects of a online event planning solution. It can customized with the clients with different needs. You will have a strong technology partner. It also allows attendee management.  The last and the most thins is that it can easily help to market the events. 
Scott Kane

E-marketing favored for the holidays - Peoria, IL - pjstar.com - 0 views

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  • acebook and videos finished second and third on the marketing list, followed by online paid advertising and paid search marketing.
  • Other digital tactics on the move? Mobile. Last year, 57 percent of marketers used mobile-optimized websites. This year that number will be closer to 80 percent, noted the Experian survey.
  • The company said Obama gained 22.million impressions compared with Romney's 4.5 million impressions
  • Scott Kane on 19 Nov 12
     
    The company Experian Marketing Services recently performed a survey asking marketers their approach to holiday plans this season. Ninety-six percent of the marketers surveyed planned to invest this year in e-marketing services. Another survey showed that the amount of money President Obama spent on online marketing could have helped him in his re-election. E-marketing is in my opinion one of if not the most effective way to market products and services.
Karina Ziyangulova

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  • But how do HR and other executives know they are selecting the best HR information technology to manage all of the details, and that the solution they select will stand the test of time?
  • Following are the key questions to ask and answer in the process of selecting Human Resources information technology.
  • What is the degree of flexibility and scalability that the HR information technology software provides?
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  • Will the software be able to accommodate HR’s company and benefits carriers’ rules?
  • Will the HR information technology be able to grow and scale with the organization?
  • Is the HR information technology software able to integrate with other systems?
  • Who is responsible for implementing, or building, the solution? What level of training is involved?
  • If training is involved, is there a charge?
  • Who will own the data?
  • What types of maintenance and upkeep are required?
  • What security measures are built into the HR information technology?
  • Will employees be able to enroll in benefits plans and make changes in real-time to their personal data and plan choices?
  • Hui Chen on 26 Nov 12
     
    This article tells us How to Select Human Resources Information Technology. The need for HR information technology systems is increasing. With HR staff finding a vast array of options in HR information technology systems, it is increasingly important to analyze and weigh all options available. Choosing an HR information technology system should be looked at as an investment that will grow with the department and company's needs.  Here are 18 questions that a HR manager should ask when selecting a HRIS.
  • Karina Ziyangulova on 17 Apr 13
     
    Human Resources information technology (HRIS) is essential for companies to manage their benefits plans and their employee information. Benefits management technology is no longer a nice to have, but a necessity to help HR manage both a sea of information and the money spent on benefits plans, as HR faces limited resources and constantly changing data. But how do HR and other executives know they are selecting the best HR information technology to manage all of the details, and that the solution they select will stand the test of time?
Marcos Oliveira

Increase in Information Technology (IT) Spending Within the Hospitality Industry :: Hot... - 0 views

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  • fifty-six percent of hospitality organisations planned to raise mobile investments to better equip their workforces, improve operational efficiencies and ultimately enhance the customer experience.
  • fifty-six percent of hospitality organisations planned to raise mobile investments to better equip their workforces, improve operational efficiencies and ultimately enhance the customer experience.
  • You will see an increase in Information Technology (IT) spending within the hospitality industry, with guest experience cited as the top driver for investment
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  • 91 percent of hospitality decision makers realise the increasing importance of mobile and wireless technology, while 78 percent recognise the role mobility plays in ensuring a competitive advantage for their business
  • One of the critical challenges for hotel technology managers is convincing upper management to approve investing in the latest technology
  • IT experts must always make a clear differentiation between an investment and an expense."
  • Smart phones will definitely be the top priority in my opinion
  • IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape
  • Marcos Oliveira on 05 Mar 13
     
    A recent study conducted by Motorola Solutions Inc. has revealed that 56% of hospitality organizations planned to raise mobile investments to better equip their workforces, improve operational efficiencies and ultimately enhance the customer experience. The sytudy shows that consumers will see an increase in information technology spending within the hospitality industry with guest experience cited as the top driver for investment. The interesting datas revelaed that 91% of hospitlaity decision makers realise the increasing importance of mobile and wireless technology. One of the critical challenges for hotel technology managers is convinving upper management to approve investing in the latest technology. Often times cost is not the only deterrent for a company to upgrade their system but having to go through various layers of red tape and await hierachial approval can often lead to companies not keeping up with the latest technology and always having to play catch up rather than setting an industry standard for others to follow.
Xuan Huang

Introduction to a Hotel eMarketing Plan. Part II | Blog TRW - 0 views

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  • The concept of eMarketing has gone beyond the traditional 4 “P’s” of marketing
  • Therefore there are 10 areas around which we are going to build our strategy,
  • Before getting started we have to know our clients and market well.
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  • in our web we can personalize an offer for our client segment, transmitting brand values and our story in a way that no other place can.
  • We need to be sure that our main product (lodging) y all the sub-products (various extras during the stay) are properly presented and within reach of the client, both on the website and through other online channels
  • In the first place, we must be sure that our web has a good and reliable reservation system that can adjust to our needs.
  • , one of the great advantages of online marketing is that we can determine quickly and precisely the ROI (Return on Investment).
  • Xuan Huang on 29 Mar 13
     
    It is all about tourism revolution. This article introduces how a hotel emarketing plan works. As the author mentions, the concept of emarketing has gone beyond the traditional 4 "P"s of marketing, but with an eye towards greater homogenization. And he concludes 10 key areas of the actions: e-research, e-branding, e-marketing, e-prcing, e-communication, e-promotion, content management, e=commerce, customer loyalty and marketing e-audit.
Xueling Wang

Roadmap to New Air Travel Security System Unveiled by Travel Industry, Security Experts... - 0 views

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  • Xueling Wang on 24 Mar 13
     
    A plan developed by the U.S Travel Association and a panel of travel and security experts aims to improve security at America's airports and reduce the burden on travelers. Among the most notable recommendations are the creation of a trusted traveler program and a requirement that travelers be allowed to check at least one bag at no additional cost to the ticket price as a means to reduce the amount of luggage going through the security checkpoint. There are recommendations about this plan: Reduce duplicative TSA screening for international arrivals.  Expand trusted traveler programs to qualified international passengers. Give TSA authority over the entire checkpoint area.  Develop a comprehensive technology procurement strategy.  Implement well-defined risk management processes. 
hui wang

How to Plan, and Measure, Online Event Marketing | ClickZ - 0 views

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  • Event marketing connects consumers with your product in a special environment to create a compelling, inherently personal experience.
  • Integrated online/offline programs
  • Contests or sweepstakes.
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  • Online communities.
  • hui wang on 03 Apr 13
     
    The Internet changed event marketing. You can create online events around a product, leverage an existing program to enhance a brand, and build an ongoing online community with a natural brand affinity. As a result, you can cost-effectively engage consumers in a brand experience that extends over time and yields measurable results. Online event marketing enables you to attract new customers, build brand, and increase revenue. Maximize the outcome with a well-coordinated plan of related programs. Consider incorporating other aspects of your online offering, extend the program offline, or move an offline happening to the Web. An event can be implemented on your site or in partnership with a related media site.
Berta Lai

Hotel Enhances Luxury Brand with In-room iPads Without Sacrificing Guest Privacy - 0 views

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  • With the introduction of tablets, the hospitality industry experienced a dramatic shift in guest experiences. In fact, a recent study found that 82 percent of guests with tablets in the room used them around 11 times from check-in to check-out.
  • Hotels now have a powerful tool to demonstrate the commitment to innovation through guest services by not only providing in-room technology, such as a tablet, but enabling that device as an in-room companion to enhance the guest experience.
  • Hotel also needed to ensure that guests’ personal information and history on the device remained confidential
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  • restrict guests from using the iPad’s camera to prevent guests from seeing previously uploaded content by former guests
  • native web browser was removed to prevent guests from viewing previous web activity
  • Berta Lai on 14 Feb 13
     
    Hotels are going way beyond in meeting guests' expectations with the modern day's technologies. One example would be the SLS Hotel, a subsidiary of LA based sbe Entertainment, introducing In-room iPads featuring their internal application, which could be used to change TV stations, place wake-up calls, and order room service. Aside from the above mentioned, guests could surely utilize the internet browsing websites, and other features on the iPad which brings up the next question - Invasion of Guest Privacy. SLS Hotel has partnered with AirWatch in developing a comprehensive securing device in order to deliver a customized brand experience to each guests. Securing measures include restricting guests from using the iPad's camera to prevent guests from seeing previously uploaded content by former guests, removal of the native web browser to prevent guests from viewing previous web activity, etc… SLS Hotel is also planning to implement a cross-platform BYOD program for hotel staff which would also create another security concern on managing confidential and sensitive information within the company. Afterall, a comprehensive security plan and measures have to be in place before any forms of technology could be implemented in this industry. One mistake or negligence could cost the downfall of a company.
Hui Chen

How Strategic Meetings Management Technology Saves Event Professionals Time & Money - 0 views

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  • Event management tools
  • getting the word out to a select attendee group
  • to pulling reports on vital information
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  • allow attendees to register for the event online
  • Travel Management tools
  • allows an Event Planner to easily input data from the event that concerns budgeting and costs and display them in an easy-to-read and understand format.
  • A Spend management tool
  • All three of these pertinent tools, Event, Travel, and Spend Management individually save Event Planners copious amounts of time.
  • Combined they can be an absolute game changer with the event planning and reporting process!
  • Hui Chen on 07 Nov 12
     
    This article briefly introduces to us three kinds of Event Management Tools: Event Management Tool; Travel Management Tool; Spend Management Tool. It explains how these technology help managers planning events with lots of examples.
Karl Koenitzer

10 Reasons Social Media Matters for Today's Event Planner - 0 views

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  • Karl Koenitzer on 04 Oct 12
     
    The business of Event Planning is booming and continues to grow largely in part due to social media. This article explains 10 reasons why they complement each other so well and it all revolves around the social aspect of our daily lives. Social networks bring people together and with today's technology, event planners can target specific groups or individuals quickly and efficiently at relatively little cost. I believe that social media is the driving force behind Event Planning. Without social media like Facebook and LinkedIn, Event Planning would be very costly and time consuming since these social media networks connect you to millions of people with the click of a button. I believe that without them, the task of reaching out to people and the cost of postage would hardly be worth the time.
  • Nelson Placa on 06 Oct 12
     
    Social Media can impact not just a specific group but also many different groups. The need for meeting planner to utilize Social Media will benefit both the client/planner. We are so connected with our social media i.e. Facebook, twitter, Skype that neglect to read regular mail and even emails at times. Our phone technology has helped us stay focus on our social media networks (http://mashable.com/2009/04/29/events-social-media/).
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