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US E-Waste and Planned Obsolescence by Elizabeth Lamb - US Environmental Policy - 0 views

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  • In order to increase sales, companies like Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft engage “planned obsolescence” to encourage per capita turnover of cell phones, tablets, computers, increasing electronic consumption and waste in the process.
  • For example, a company might manufacture a phone’s battery so that it breaks down earlier, a new software update might rely extensively on a new kind of hardware, or the manufacturer might make repairing the product so difficult or expensive that it makes more sense to buy a new product altogether.
  • Although e-waste only composed 2% of US landfills in 2019, it is responsible for over 70% of waste toxicity, and it is America’s fastest growing category of municipal waste.
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  • Even worse, the US currently has no formal federal legislation regulating e-waste
  • exported up to 40% of its e-waste to other countries.[5] However, the waste landscape is changing quickly: China, a major waste importer, banned foreign waste shipments as of January 2018.[6] As the US must begin processing more waste domestically, it is increasingly important that proper regulations are set in place
  • 25 out of 50 states have independent e-waste recycling policies, but a federal policy has yet to come to fruition
  • Consumer Product Safety Commission possesses the ability to enforce durability standards.
  • Congress should pass an act
  • mandating a warranty on all electronic devices
  • Congress should officially instate a minimum warranty length of 2 years for all electronic devices.
  • By simply extending product lifetimes by even just a quarter through the measures mentioned above, the US can massively reduce the amount of e-waste that pollutes the US.
  • tvill22 on 08 Jul 22
     
    This article talks about planned obsolescence and US e-waste. This article talks about how tech companies engage in planned obsolescence to encourage technology turnover. They talk about ways that the US can stop this planned obsolescence. One way would be to enforce durability standard for products creating a longer life time. This could be partnered with an enforced longer warranty on electronic devices.
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POS Software Trends 2013 | Top Stories | | Hospitality Magazine (HT) - 0 views

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  • Any technology investment is a balancing act. Roll out a new technology and run the risk that something better (more affordable, durable, simplified, etc.) will soon be developed. Or wait for “something better” to come along at the risk of being a bit too far behind the competitive curve.
  • On the supplier side, many vendors have already rolled out or will release some form of mobile-ready solution in 2013. Mobile advancements cover both consumer-facing and employee facing. Vendors’ R&D in cloud-based POS should start to come to market in 2013.
  • Online ordering is the number-one choice for the second year running, and in fact slightly more than half (51.2%) of all restaurant operators in our survey named it the POS feature they’d most like to invest in for 2013. Interest in mobile phones for ordering and payment is spiking, too, with 48.4% of restaurant operators adding it to POS shopping lists. Cloud computing saw the biggest jump, and is desired by 36.2% of restaurants in our survey (a jump of 17 percentage points over 2012).
  • Berta Lai on 04 Feb 13
     
    With cloud computing such a big hit in all levels and industries, restaurants are also shifting their approach from more customer service, less techonology investment to vice versa. This article summarized the upcoming trends, features in demand and purchsing plans for POS in 2013.
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  • Kassandra Baumgardner on 09 Feb 13
     
    This article discusses some of the POS trends that restaurants will be making in 2013. Restaurants have been more dedicated to customer service than technology investment, but that has started to change. Technology advancements over the years have motivated restaurants to into looking into changing their current models of operations. In the case of POS systems, suppliers have made many advancements to positively impact the customer experience. Mobile POS, social media, and tablet hardware are only a few of the advancements suppliers have made to create interest within the restaurant operator community. Restaurant operators were asked what they were looking for in innovations. Online ordering was the number one choice, and mobile phone features were on the list. Cloud computing continues to rise in the interest of restaurant operators as well. Out of all of the operators surveyed, only 19% said that they had no plans to make any changes to their POS systems. Some of the restaurants said that they would be moving on the a new POS vendor while other said that they plan to stay with their current vendor. No matter the choice investment in new POS technology is not going to slow down. More restaurants are taking risks and diving into new technology and "testing" the new product. There is a strong desire within the restaurant community to have new POS technologies.
  • lin liu on 23 Feb 13
     
    Hotel operators are looking to better POS system which can positively impact the customer experience, increasing hotels innovation and investment. There are two trends of 2013 POS: more platform innovations, and overall purchasing plans. For the suppliers, they will make some forms of mobile-ready solution of POS. The new technology of cloud-based POS is also being brought to market. What is more, tablet hardware, social media will be integrated into the POS. POS Features in Demand In HT's survey, we know that most restaurants desire for more advanced POS technology. And online ordering is the number-one to be upgraded in the next year for them. They also Interest in mobile phones for ordering and payment. Cloud computing has a biggest jump, which is desired by 36.2% of restaurants. For the POS Purchasing Plans, most operators need add new functionality, features or modules to current POS software. More restaurants are investing in POS technology. A third of all restaurants are in a "testing and research" phase for POS upgrades. There are many specific Predictions and Plans in different companies, for example, integrating mobile applications into POS, more interactive options, simpler points of contacts, online ordering for mobile devices, Apps accessible from any phone at any time, personalization, recognition, rewards and outstanding, etc.
  • Yunfan Wu on 10 Oct 13
     
    This article analyzed what POS can bring to nowadays' hospitality industry and forecast the future trend. Any technology investment should be a balancing act. All the hotels should make specific forecast and plans about their designing about their POS.
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Measuring the Economic Impact of Special Events - 0 views

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  • The local economies of many towns depend on the revenue, employment, and income that festivals and events bring to the community.
  • he Peter Anderson Arts Festival has effectively used intercept surveys to discover that its economic impact is not just local but regional; the event attracts visitors from several states. The study found that the economic impact of the festival was $13 million.
  • Rixon campbell on 03 Oct 12
     
    Event planning is one of the vital areas in hospitality. Many guests travel for various reasons and one of them is entertainment or special events be it festivals or weddings. These occasions have to be planned and well executed for repeat business. According to the article event planning such as festivals are great economic generators to local communities; for example the Anderson Arts Festival, an annual event in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. With eyes twinkling and listeners enthralled, Miller talks about the first economic impact study of the event, conducted in 2010, which revealed that the annual festival grossed $13 million in a town of 18,000 people. The multiplier effects of event planning such as festivals are the life blood for many families and businesses, and in many instances these events are supported by local government because of the economic impacts.
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Hotel Lock Firm's Security Fix Requires Hardware Changes For Millions Of Keycard Locks ... - 4 views

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  • Good news for the security of hotels and travelers: Onity, whose keycard locks can be found on at least four million rooms around the world, has a plan to fix a security flaw
  • Black Hat security conference by Cody Brocious, a Mozilla developer who showed that he was able to insert a device he built for less than $50 into the data port on the underside of Onity’s locks, read their memory to find a decryption key, and use it to gain access to the lock’s firmware and trigger its open command in a matter of seconds.
  • The company’s response to that epic security bug has two parts–a quick fix, and a more rigorous one, both of which it plans to make available by the end of August: First, it’s issuing caps that cover the data port Brocious’s hack exploited, which can only be removed by opening the lock’s case.
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  • “If such a significant issue were to exist in a car, customers would likely expect a complete recall at the expense of the manufacturer,” Brocious adds. “I can’t help but feel that Onity has the same responsibility to their customers, and to customers staying in hotels protected by Onity locks.
  • “We want to assure you that Onity is working on providing you with a solution that will address any potential risks related to the alleged vulnerability of these locks,”
  • But since then, two hackers who asked not to have their names revealed have claimed in emails to me that they independently replicated the exploit and refined it, so that it now works on any Onity hotel room lock. Brocious tells me he’s spoken with eight or nine hackers who have all been able to replicate his work to some degree.
  • Onity isn’t the only one to come under fire in wake of its security flap: Brocious has also been criticized for failing to warn Onity ahead of his Black Hat demonstration and for selling a licence to use his Onity-hacking trick to a locksmith training firm for $20,000 long before he made his findings public.
  • Onity issued a statement responding to last month’s presentation at the Black Hat security conference by Cody Brocious, a Mozilla developer who showed that he was able to insert a device he built for less than $50 into the data port on the underside of Onity’s locks, read their memory to find a decryption key, and use it to gain access to the lock’s firmware and trigger its open command in a matter of seconds.
  • Onity will offer its customers new circuit boards and firmware that ostensibly fix the problems Brocious demonstrated–But Onity is asking owners of some models of its locks of some to pay a “nominal fee” for the fix, while offering others “special pricing programs” to cover the cost of replacing components.
  • laura kaczkowski on 02 Nov 12
     
    In the article, "Hotel Lock Firm's Security Fix Requires Hardware Changes For Millions Of Keycard Locks," it talks about how Onity has a plan to fix a security flaw that allows hackers to insert a homemade device into the lock and open the door in a matter of second. The only problem with this new plan is that it requires hardware changes to every affected lock and it even might require it customers to pay for it. "Black Hat security conference by Cody Brocious, a Mozilla developer who showed that he was able to insert a device he built for less than $50 into the data port on the underside of Onity's locks, read their memory to find a decryption key, and use it to gain access to the lock's firmware and trigger its open command in a matter of seconds." It seems crazy that hackers can break in so easily, so maybe this expensive security could be worth it in the long run. The company responded with two different parts, first, it's issuing caps that cover the data port Brocious's hack exploited and the second more substantial: Onity will offer its customers new circuit boards and firmware that ostensibly fix the problems. Before reading this article I had no idea that it was so easy for hackers to get into hotel rooms, this really makes you think twice before you decide which hotel you will be staying at!
  • Jing Huang on 15 Jan 13
     
    The hardware of hotel is the locker. This article showed us there is a new key card locker was discovered by Onity's. It is more security but it need to change all the affected lock. It is a lock built for less than $50 into the data port on the underside of the Onity's locks. The company's response to that epic security bug has two parts-a quick fix, and a more rigorous one, both of which it plans to make available by the end of August: First, it's issuing caps that cover the data port Brocious's hack exploited, which can only be removed by opening the lock's case. To further stymie hackers who would try to open the locks and remove that cap, it's also sending customers new, more obscure Torx screws to replace those on the cases of installed locks.The company's response to that epic security bug has two parts-a quick fix, and a more rigorous one, both of which it plans to make available by the end of August: First, it's issuing caps that cover the data port Brocious's hack exploited, which can only be removed by opening the lock's case. To further stymie hackers who would try to open the locks and remove that cap, it's also sending customers new, more obscure Torx screws to replace those on the cases of installed locks. The safe issue became the most important issue of the new products. It will cost more money of each hotel and it is really safe or not is still a question. 
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How to Start an Event Planning Service - 0 views

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  • The special events industry has grown enormously in the past decade.
  • anonymous on 20 Feb 17
     
    This article touch bases on the special events industry and the how it grew enormously in the past decade. There are so many special events planning companies out there I never thought about how much money companies had to spend on the supplies for the event. According to recent research by Dr. Joe Goldblatt, (Certified Special Events Professional), the spending for special events worldwide is $500 billion annually. working in the hospitality industry for many years I always meet that one person who's interested starting their own event planning service. One of the biggest challenges for them is the money they will need to put events together. After reading this article Goldblatt makes it clear by saying "The marketplace is large enough to support and sustain your endeavor there are many directions you can expand.
  • mtorres619 on 27 Feb 17
     
    This article is great! I love event planning and I think there is a huge market for it. Event planning is definitely the route Id like to take with this career so learning more about the different possibilities is a must. Thanks for sharing.
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How does virtual event planning software work? - 0 views

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  • Ruth James on 21 Feb 12
     
    The event planning virtual software allows everything that you gather to be in one place. The article states "Event planning software takes important aspects of an event and keeps them all in one place for easy access". Event planning can be very challenging, because you have different information stored in different places; but with this virtual software it provides calendar, contact lists, online registration and your to do list all in one place. The software is available for a trial, before purchased; so that you can test it and see if it's in your liking. The article discusses other companies that provide similar services as the virtual event planning software. The websites that they mentioned are Eventpro-planner.com, Eventbrite.com and Punchbowl.com. The Eventbrite website, helps you to manage events; which also provides you with live attendees. They also provide marketing tools for your event like e-mail and social media marketing. Punchbowl.com is a website that offers event planning services for free. Some of the services are: invitations, accept RSVPs, manage your to do list, and it even accept guest contribution in monitory founds for your event. With all these software development, and the fact that they are virtual; this create a new entity to the event planning world.
  • Yu Zhai on 21 Feb 12
     
    This kind of software sounds really good. It can imitate to hold an event in details. It gives these options which also remind a planner of something important things. And also I can test it before purchased, I think this is good, cause some software actually does not fit for you, and you realize that after purchasing and using it.
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Starwood Debuts Proprietary 3-D Online Planning Program | Tech Innovations | Hospitalit... - 0 views

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  • Starwood Hotels & Resorts Los Cabos have introduced a new online program designed to put complete event customization online.
  • Xin Jing on 21 Feb 12
     
    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.
  • Jingyi Wen on 22 Feb 12
     
    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.
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Technology Trends in Corporate Event Planning for 2013 and Beyond | Shows In a Box - 0 views

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  • . Utilizing technology to measure attendee requests, receive real-time information on event efficiency, and restructure planner’s tasks makes sense, as does an automated solution that incorporates the much needed information into smartphones and mobile devices for both planners and attendees.
  • Technology and Social Media are the Pioneers of 3 Massive Event Changes
  • In 2013, more corporations will use in event technology that helps them boost effectiveness, prolong engagement, and amass commerce/e-commerce across numerous types of events either in person or virtual.
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  • Event Organizers will Connect to Attendees with Smartphones
  • Event budgets are being more scrutinized, SMM, strategic meeting management technology, such as http://www.cvent.com/ or http://www.starcite.com 
  • -Paper will Surrender to Technology
  • -Event Planners will gain Increased Efficiency via Solution Consolidation
  • Claire Conway on 21 Jul 13
     
    Technology trends in event planning have changed considerably over the past year. Social media has become a major part by providing references for events, online reviews, and allowing for vendors to provide information prior and after event. Some event planners have started using smart phone applications to connect with the attendees.
  • Melissa Binns on 21 Jul 13
     
    Event specialists can expect to see several technological trends in event planning this year. Social media, of course, is "embryonic" when it comes to marketing an event. Event planners can use social media to expand the life of the event by creating pre and post event meetup creating stimulating conversation about topics surrounding the event and getting potential guests excited to attend. Smartphone integration has increased over the course of the year, as well. Event planners can actually get rid of using paper but using mobile applications that help them create lists, seating and floor plans and check in guests using QR code scanners. The "Event Check-in" application allows planners to do just that and immediately sync with other linked mobile devices to update the guest list. These apps also provide the opportunity for data mining and instantly get analytics for the event. Event solution consolidation will also be bigger with cloud-based websites such as Cvent and Eved to help event planners cut down on time looking for resources.
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EVENT PLANNING AS A FUNCTION IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY - Tags: HOSPITALITY industry B... - 0 views

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      Chengcheng Feng on 19 Nov 13
       
      This article provides an overview of the concept of planning as it applies to the conduct of events. The author mentioned the planning progress and its importance. In its simplest form, the planning process consists of establishing where an organization is at present, where it is best advised to go in the future, and the strategies or tactics needed to achieve that position. In the context of new events, this stage involves making decisions, duration, location/venue, timing, and key programs elements that will serve to make the event unique or special. Whether an event will be successful or not will depend on the range of plans that went into the process of producing the event. Event planners are challenged to create new plans that move the productivity up not down.
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Entrepreneur Uses Technology to Make Wedding Planning More Transparent - 3 views

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  • Tina Hoang-To got the idea to build Wedding Spot after planning her own wedding in late 2012. She felt overwhelmed by the stacks of wedding packets quickly taking over her coffee table, and the thought of researching hundreds of wedding venues was exhausting.
  • a big opportunity to create a company that could help brides plan their dream weddings without going through all the stress
  • many sites with a ton of information about wedding venues, but none of them answered the most important question — what would it cost to have a wedding there? Couples would have to email, call or even visit venues just to get a basic wedding information packet with rental fees
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  • Working directly with venues, Wedding Spot gathers all the information required to allow newly engaged couples to easily search for venues based on budget, location, style and guest count. Users can "build out" their ideal wedding day by selecting specific services and options to get an instant price quote and then book a site tour with one click of a button
  • On average, our venues are booking one wedding for every three appointments that we set up, which is a striking contrast to the low-single-digit conversion rates for the wedding industry
  • Consumer behavior has evolved drastically since the introduction of the Internet
  • successful because we were founded at a time when consumers are used to searching for things online and venues are definitely more open to providing transparency in pricing
  • demo our product to venues using an online meeting tool, and our small sales team has been able to onboard hundreds of venues a month
  • online meeting and collaboration software
  • With each venue, we need to walk them through a quick demo of Wedding Spot and then start the process of gathering all the information we need to build out their venue-listing profile on our site
  • Yudika Claude on 28 Feb 15
     
    I found this interesting interview of Tina Hoang-To by Jeanette Mulvey. Tina describes what led to the creation of Wedding Spot (the stress of her own wedding) and the growth her company is continually experiencing.  Wedding Spot allows couples to browse, price and compare wedding venues around their preferred location, eliminating the stress of having to visit a high number of different places in order to get of quote. As she described it, I realized it was very similar to what Yelp does for restaurants and bars.  I am not currently planning a wedding but I went browsing through the website and in my opinion this can prove to be an invaluable tool for brides and grooms to be as it saves them time and reduces their stress. It also has a feature that allows users to set a budget.  As more venues join Wedding Spot, I am sure it is only a matter of time before it is a necessary first step to planning a wedding and choosing a venue. 
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Rundavoo: A New Facebook Application To Remove The Stress From Event Planning - 0 views

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  • annastone on 23 Feb 15
     
    Adam Ayers, a graduate from Arizona State University, and founder of Entrepreneurs@ASU, has embarked on a new journey, with a new startup. He is on a team along with six others that are taking a new approach to event planning. Using the "majority rules" concept, the team has developed a new Facebook application called Rundavoo.
  • annastone on 23 Feb 15
     
    Adam Ayers has taken event planning to a new level as he is not just planning an event based on what one client would like, but he is surveying all of the event's attendees through Facebook, ensuring the events are a complete success. It operates event planning as a democracy, allowing all attendees to have a vote or say in what happens during the event. Though based on Ayers program attendees must have Facebook, this is a great concept that I think we will find growing as we enter the future. By event planning through attendee votes, I feel as if promoters and event venues could really optimize revenue and make event planning a bit simpler.
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Revolutionize Your Event Planning With These 7 Technological Innovations - 0 views

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  • Apps are now commonplace in the event planning space, and according to a Guidebook survey, 88 percent of event professionals utilizing them say they've seen an increase in the vital metric of attendee satisfaction.
  • 3. Stay on budget.
  • event -- technology can help improve attendance by 20 percent
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  • meaning increased exposure at the event and on social media after it has wrapped up.
  • uccess
  • 1. Delegate tasks to team members
  • 2. Create a professional event registration page
  • More and more event tickets are now bought online, and an app such as Eventbrite Organizer can help you cater to this online majority with a professional event ticketing and registration
  • Enterprise Event Marketing also found that event technology can increase productivity by as much as 27 percent, thanks to faster communication and a more accurate view of team member responsibilities.
  • 4. Check attendees in.
  • Allowing attendees to purchase tickets or register online eliminates one potential chokepoint but creates another
  • 5. Plan for the unknown
  • 6. Schedule social media
  • Social media is used by 58 percent of U.S. marketers to drive engagement during events in real time, primarily through posts that highlight aspects of the event such as presentations or performances.
  • 7. Get feedback to determine ROI.
  • Even once the crowds go home, your event is
  • bnort002 on 08 Oct 18
     
    This article discussed the importance of planning within an event and all of the aspects that have evolved with advancements in technology. Ultimately, making event planning more organized for the planner and the client. These interactive technology pieces can help keep all parties in the loop and prepared for anything.
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Hotel Maintenance Management Software Saves Time and Money - 0 views

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  • Benefits of Hotel Maintenance Management Software
  • • Track, assign, and prioritize incoming work orders • Mapping functions allow you to view the work the needs to be completed in a list view or highlighted on a map of your existing floor plan • Generate comprehensive maintenance and inventory reports to help you plan your annual budget • Access your hotel’s maintenance management software remotely so that you can instruct your employees while you aren’t at work • Monitor the amount of hours each employee works • Manage corrective actions • Create a scheduled maintenance calendar • Keep track of lost and found items • Manage suppliers and contractors • Manage hotel information needed for periodic hotel inspections • Track your on-site inventory • Dispatch tasks to selected employees • Track energy and water usage to spot unusual trends that could indicate a problem
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  • hotel maintenance management software allows you to implement a plan for scheduled maintenance. By regularly maintaining the equipment used in each room, you can spot problems early on and fix any issues.
  • Save Money by Conserving Energy
  • With hotel maintenance management software you can track the amount of energy and water that is normally used at your hotel on any given day. You can also set alerts to notify you if an excessive amount of energy or water is being used.
  • In addition to spotting problems, your new maintenance management software can monitor high-energy consumption equipment, like boilers or walk-in freezers, to ensure that the equipment maintains an energy-efficient level of operation. Not only does this help decrease your hotel’s costs, but guests like to know that they are staying in a hotel that is environment friendly
  • Track Your Inventory Levels
  • With hotel maintenance management software, you can track the levels of all of your supplies so that you know when you need to place inventory orders.
  • In addition to tracking your inventory, you can also track your suppliers and allow your suppliers to have access to the amount of inventory you have on hand. This gives you access to the suppliers contact information if you need to place an order and allows you to contract suppliers that can monitor your inventory levels and automatically ship what your hotel needs.
  • Track and Prioritize Your Work Orders
  • Tracking work orders allows you to see which work orders are open, in progress, and completed as well. Because your employees will always know what needs to be completed, they can easily stay on task
  • Track Your Employees Hotel maintenance management software also allows you to track all of your employees’ information. You have the ability to create work schedules for your employees, monitor the amount of time each employee works, track corrective action, and run payroll reports. Having all of this information located in one place makes it easy to manage multiple employees.
  • Plan Your Annual Budget
  • You can separate the expenses by department and use the information gathered in detailed reports to help you create each department’s budget for the following year. This way, you know an average amount of money that each department spends per month so that you allocate your funds appropriately.
  • sliu043 on 09 Apr 18
     
    In this article, the author has introduced how a hotel maintenance management software does good to a business in the hospitality industry. The physical plant software enables hotels to be more efficient to manage bookings, monitor utilities and sort finances, which helps ensure daily operations run smoothly. There are several benefits of the physical plant software mentioned in the article. Firstly, the software allows hotels to implement a scheduled maintenance plan. By regular maintenance, hotels can spot problems and fix the issues. In addition, the software enables hotels to track the amount of energy and water, which will help save money and decrease the costs. Moreover, the software allows hotels to track the levels of all of the supplies and allow the suppliers to have access to the amount of inventory the hotels have on hand. Next point, such software has the ability track and prioritize work orders. Not mention the software allows hotels to track all employees' information, which makes it easy to manage multiple employees. Lastly, the physical plant software helps hotels plan an annual budget by tracking all of the hotel's expenses.
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Shaping the Events Industry - THISDAYLIVE - 1 views

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  • An industry that contributes conservatively over N100billion to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Nigeria annually and potentially has about N1trillion in turnover clearly needs to regulate itself.
  • This prompted the convener of Events Market Nigeria (EMN), Temitope Amodu, to bring all the players together such as wedding vendors, stakeholders, entrepreneurs, make-up artistes, DJs and event market enthusiasts among others who gathered for a day of networking, mentoring and discussions on pertinent issues about Nigeria’s ever growing event industry.
  • The 10th edition of the Event Market Nigeria Meet and Greet was the largest free gathering of participants in the event industry in recent times,
    • lvela051
      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      Have a free gathering of over 700 attendees.
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  • He noted that since people love events and have fun, they look for any excuse to throw a party (it is the only thing that can make people sane in a recession or in a volatile emerging market). Thus, it is a no-brainer to set up a business or be involved in any trade or activity that cashes in on this idiosyncrasy.
  • to share industry related insights and emphasised the importance of collaboration as the new completion within the event cycle.
    • lvela051
      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      Collaboration is needed to create a successful event.
  • said a country that has a population for almost 200 million people and a reputation for an ostentatious culture, it is a no-brainer that the events industry is a rough diamond
    • lvela051
      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      None seem interested in such a profitable industry with potential.
  • The recent growth in the events industry has contributed to the spontaneous growth in many business verticals e.g. event planning, venue, photography, food and many more services along this massive value chain.
    • lvela051
      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      All contributors in the success.
  • the hospitality industry has been a source of optimal returns for investors.
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      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      event management being a part of that industry.
  • The events industry has grown at an average pace of 6.2 per cent each year globally since 2003.
  • The goal is to create an ecosystem that allows growth and development to take place, one that identifies, creates and drives excellence within the youths and veterans of the event industry.
    • lvela051
      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      Main goal within the event industry.
  • Nigerian company or middle-class family spends over 15,000 dollars per event.
  • 7 million dollars was spent on parties in Lagos over a five months period in 2013.
  • It involves studying the brand, identifying the target audience, devising the event concept, planning the logistics and coordinating the technical aspects before actually launching the event.
    • lvela051
      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      Event Management:
  • Basically, there are two types of events, namely; corporate and social events.
    • lvela051
      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      Its important to determine which events are mostly going to be catered too.
  • It is not a very organised industry; particularly because there is no specific legislation regulating this sector of the economy.
  • A common complaint from customers/clients of the industry is the issue of liability.
  • when disputes arise between a professional in the events industry and a client, there are no regulations on the applicable dispute resolution mechanisms
  • the industry is too fragmented.
  • Protect your business via written contracts, create a proper corporate structure for your business, adhere to the simple principles of corporate governance (e.g. have a board of directors or advisors etc), retain a good audit and tax firm to examine your books annually and make your business tax efficient, retain a legal partner to mitigate your legal risks. Run a business and not a hobby!”
    • lvela051
      lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
       
      Important to Protect the business legally.
  • lvela051 on 18 Jul 18
     
    The focus of the article is to highlight how the event industry is becoming more popular among the hospitality industry in Nigeria. It mentions the Events Market Nigeria (EMN) group aims to provide a places that allows for growth and development within the event industry with the newcomers and experienced event planners. The event that was hosted by the EMN, provides free gathering that offer different speakers to offer advice and their experience to those attendees willing to listen. Throughout the article, it states that the country of Nigeria has a population of "almost $200 million people and a reputation for an ostentatious culture", which makes it a perfect place to invest in the event industry. Especially due to the fact that the industry is a source of a more favorable return on investment even though other sources in Nigeria are considered more attractive. What makes the event industry profitable, is the ability to venture with other businesses such as venues, catering, event planning and more. But with all the good, the article does point out the issues such as liability and the lack of rules that are set for the industry. I think that it's an important topic to consider because hotels are implementing a source of revenue with renting out meeting spaces and catering services to outside companies. With more and more events being planned, I think it's a great business to venture in. The ability to have an events department within a hotel or even a restaurant gives the establishment to produce more revenue within other departments. Such as a hotel, the planning of a meeting not only brings in the revenue of the space being rented but also to Food and Beverage with the catering aspect and the front desk with the rooms being occupied by the clients and attendees.
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  • You’ve likely just purchased a new software system, which is a great step in the right direction for your business. Now it’s time to get a software implementation plan in place. Proper implementation will maximize the value of your new system.Businesses that fail to define and achieve a software implementation plan have wrecked the long-term value of the new system and wasted what resources were spent on the system.
  • You’ve likely just purchased a new software system, which is a great step in the right direction for your business. Now it’s time to get a software implementation plan in place. Proper implementation will maximize the value of your new system.Businesses that fail to define and achieve a software implementation plan have wrecked the long-term value of the new system and wasted what resources were spent on the system.
    • sbaut010
      sbaut010 on 03 Feb 20
       
      This is the true importance of having an implementation plan.
  • Your vendor is a key stakeholder in your software implementation plan. The extent to (and cost at) which your vendor will support your implementation varies—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t squeeze as much assistance as possible from them.
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  • Our research shows that getting the most from your vendor and new system actually starts during the selection stage.
  • Your needs document defines the capabilities your new system needs so that you can focus on what’s most important during your selection stage.
  • Larger businesses (50+ employees) might look to adopt formal project management systems (but that’s ironic as you’d theoretically need to implement that too). Midsize businesses (11-50 employees) could likely get by with free project management tools (such as Wunderlist) to help manage and assign implementation tasks. Smaller businesses (10 or fewer employees) could always just stay organized using Google Sheets, Calendars, and other manual digital methods.
  • To determine your needs, identify how many business units will be using the new system and estimate of the total number of users. The more business units/users adopting the software, the larger you’ll want your implementation team to be.
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  • s your hotel faced with an ever increasing amount of backlog because it seems there is just not enough staff to go around? Does it seem like there is always something new that comes up and changes the schedule? This is usually the result of weak hotel maintenance planning.
  • Maintenance planning is much more than setting out a schedule of maintenance items and hoping that staff can accomplish as many as possible.
  • mtorres619 on 17 Apr 17
     
    To summarize this article discusses a great management goals to help effective hotel maintenance plan. EAM CMMS is a system that will most likely help hotels maintain operational costs as well as manage the lifecycle of assets. Having this system doesn't automatically help accomplish these goals. It is important to know how to properly use the system in order for it to be efficient. Maintenance planning for a hotel is more than just creating a schedule and hoping the staff may get to it as quickly as possible. Costs for maintenance can increase if things are not properly handled and maintained. Thus, it is important to attain hotel maintenance management goals. Some of these goals are as follows: * Meeting capital budget expectations * Establish standard operating procedures. * Eliminate overtime * Reduce energy consumption by 15%. * Reduce customer complaints (maintenance related) by 30%
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5 Reasons Why Event Management is Important in Tourism - 2 views

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  • Events act as important motivators for tourism.
  • If you look at the destinations that gained popularity in recent times, you’ll find out that the flow of tourists to this place began after the successful event management.
  • This is the major reason why the role of event management in tourism is so important. Tourists and travelers need to understand why they should visit a particular destination. Therefore, event tourism comes to the rescue.
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  • These plans should focus on the planning of social events in order to achieve the full potential of tourism. Managing events is the activity that deals with developing and planning various kinds of events for that society. A fruitful integration of event management into touristic activities will win success and attract numerous customers to the target destination.
  • The development of tourism and the introduction of new destinations reveals the huge perspectives for the growth of event management. The majority of most social activities, such as festivals, recreational events, etc., have become possible due to the tourists, which travel around the world in search for new impressions and emotions.
  • Tourism event management promotes the loyalty of regular customers.
  • The term “event management” can puzzle some people who have never thought about its meaning and role in modern society. I
  • The key tourism goal for events is to attract more tourists (especially in off-peak seasons) to serve as a catalyst for urban renewal and to increase the infrastructure and tourism capacity of the destination to foster a positive destination image, which contributes to general place marketing to animate specific attractions or areas.
  • Nowadays, events can mitigate or aggravate political situations, which is another lure for tourists.
  • he best example for this is the impact of major sporting events, such as the Olympic Games or Worl
  • When certain parts of society reached a certain economic peak, they shifted to a more thoughtful way of life that included alternative energies, wise ecology, and environmental protection. This also made way for the birth of completely new consumer needs, which increased the demand for a specific range of events and tourism.
  • Management of events provides various opportunities for the travelers to spend their time without being bored. If you plan your visit to some exotic country, it doesn’t mean that your vacation will be limited with rambling across the sights and historical monuments of the destination. You can diversify your trip with extreme events or any social activities.Thanks in part to event management, you will surely experience a wide array of emotions and experience many new things.
    • ngerv001
      ngerv001 on 29 Aug 19
       
      Wherever and whenever one is planning a trip to a location they want to have fun and live in the moment. From cruises that have excursions and on boat activities, to hotels that offer cocktail hours for incoming groups to live performances, having a way to keep guests entertained are crucial and vital to keeping a guests happy. It is important for the hospitality industry have different outlets to provide a memorable experience for their guests that will lead to positive reviews, word of mouth recommendations to repeat business, event managements are important. As event managers it is key to always be looking for ways to keep guests entertained, relaxed and overall having a great time.
  • Events in tourism development produce an incredible impact on the industry as a whole and influence a broad range of human activities: politics, environment, socio-cultural, and other aspects.
  • Although event management and tourism are different notions, it should be mentioned that they are closely aligned with each other. Actually, regardless of the type of tourism you choose, event management will accompany it within the entire period of activity.
  • The key tourism goal for events is to attract more tourists (especially in off-peak seasons) to serve as a catalyst for urban renewal and to increase the infrastructure and tourism capacity of the destination to foster a positive destination image, which contributes to general place marketing to animate specific attractions or areas.
  • You cannot possibly underestimate the importance of events for tourism. The most popular types of tourism events, regardless of the tourism type, come in a wide range of exciting options. Various types of festivals and events have always existed as significant parts of human society.
  • Tourism and event management are said to have evolved from primitive gatherings of people for agricultural or religious reasons into the more modern type of events—large-scale, corporate and governmental—as well as their long history of attracting tourists and establishing host communities as tourist destinations.
  • The emergence of new political powers, capitalism, new products, and new social relations, as well as a new way of modern life, paved the way for more versatile event tourism development and a growing number of cutting-edge events.
  • Today, it is not surprising that apart from the above-mentioned impacts, events also have the power to affect the formation of a destination’s image and can help with promoting, positioning, and branding it across the globe.
  • amberarias on 25 Feb 18
     
    This article greatly described the importance and significance event management has for the tourism industry. Special events definitely draws individuals in to multiple destinations, which delivers a huge boost for the tourism industry.
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  • berkley7 on 19 Jul 18
     
    The following article, 5 Reasons Why Event Management is Important in Tourism, focuses on event management within the hospitality industry. The role of an event manager within the hospitality industry is a very complex job and it takes someone with a vision and skills in order for a successful outcome. Event management is important within the hospitality industry because tourism is truly dependent on the effective management of events. The article provies the following example, Niagara Falls is now a known destination and is a prominent place to visit, however, the main "flow" of tourist started as soon as the event managers had begun to arrange tours, cruises, etc. Event management is vital within the industry and this article highlights some of the important impacts it has on the industry as a whole. "Naturally, tourism and event management can exist separately, but their consolidation can bring many benefits not only for the development of tourism but also for the development of the economy of countries or cities in total."
  • anonymous on 23 Jun 19
     
    The article highlights why event planning is an important element of tourism. It discusses key social, political, and cultural events that span both tourism and event planning. It strives to establish a clear connection between the benefits of tourism and social events implemented from a streamlined perspective.
  • alexaperez14 on 08 Oct 19
     
    This article talks about how different types of events are important for tourism. Events such as mega, hallmark, major and local events attract more tourists such as the olympic games or the Superbowl. Some destinations are visited only for special events, driving more tourism to that destination. As tourism has become very dependent on effective event management, small events such as arranging tours in a destination have led to an increase in tourism. The development of tourism and the introduction of new destinations reveals the huge perspectives for the growth of event management. The majority of most social activities, such as festivals, and other recreational events have become possible due to the successful event management and the travelers that they attract.
  • anonymous on 14 Oct 19
     
    Event Management can be both local and global, it is the management of various activities including conventions, meeting and other major activities. Tourism is not considered a part of event management; it is classified as a set of tourism related activities. Tourism is thus divided into various niche activities. No matter what tourism type you choose, event management will always be a part of the activity. There are various types of classifications. Events may be condsidered Mega, Hallmark, Major or local. It is necessary to recognize the importance of events to the tourism product, and as such, you should never take for granted the need for proper and effective coordination. It is also important to note that events such as cultural activities also aid in destination development. A key factor in having these events is to promote the destination and attract more visitors, particularly at times in the season when things are slow. The introduction of events can serve to stimulate local economies and draw attention to unseen parts of the destination, as well as aid in the building of infrastructure in those communities. It is also important to note any event requires significant planning, the who, what, where and how allows a better understanding of how a proposed event may impact a destination's image and can help with building a stronger global brand. The significance of tourism in event management is centered around possible offshoot activities such as tours and entertainment or any other economic benefits that maybe be derived beyond the event itself. By creating such signature activities, it is likely that you broker relationships with visitors, which could likely create loyalty to your brand.
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  • 5 Technologies Event Planners Can't Live Without
  • our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise
  • 1. Smartphones
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  • This is the most obvious technology we can’t live without. Let’s be honest—-most of us are glued to our smartphones and our favorite apps 24 hours a day.
  • Chances are, if you walk around a convention center or hotel lobby, you will see people with their heads down, tapping away furiously on their smartphones
  • How did we ever find time to accomplish everything before smartphones came into existence?
  • your event management system with a customer relationship management (CRM) system such as Salesforce,
  • the benefits of the SaaS (software as a service) delivery model are becoming increasingly apparent.
  • These applications are advantageous to planners because they allow us to access all details and execution aspects of an event from any web-enabled device—be it a computer, smartphone, or iPad
  • With SaaS cloud apps, just provide end-users with reports-only access to what they need and nothing more. 
  • integration options available to planners, you are now blessed with the ability to link up your event management system with a customer relationship management (CRM) system such as Salesforce,
  • 2. SaaS Cloud Apps
  • With all of the information you  could ever need to access right at your fingertips through event management applications, you can ditch the millions of pieces of paper and now access contracts, registrations, room blocks,
  • Live and virtual events are about giving the attendee a choice as to how they spend their time
  • “webinars on steroids.” Live and virtual events are about giving the attendee a choice as to how they spend their time.
  • virtual events save the planner and attendee time, money, and resources.
  • virtual events save the planner and attendee time, money, and resources.
  • Virtual events are a great way for planners to fill seats at a cost that won’t make anyone wince.
  • This is the best tool in the box for improving future events.
  • 4. Social Media and Viral Marketing
  • Did you know that one out of three consumers is online for three or more hours per day? Or that 90 million tweets are sent out daily? What about this one: One of every eight minutes spent online is spent on Facebook
  • Some of the best traction you will get is from people sharing interesting tidbits they may have learned and enticing others to learn more
  • Today is the day of the iPad and the tablet, and a more simplified life.
  • 3. Virtual Events
  • In a world where everyone is always on the run, our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise—but what these tools can accomplish might impress you.
  • our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise—but what these tools can accomplish might impress you.
  • our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise—but what these tools can accomplish might impress you.
  • our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise—but what these tools can accomplish might impress you.
  • our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise—but what these tools can accomplish might impress you.
  • our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise—but what these tools can accomplish might impress you.
  • our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise—but what these tools can accomplish might impress you.
  • our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise—but what these tools can accomplish might impress you.
  • Smartphones
  • Chances are, if you walk around a convention center or hotel lobby, you will see people with their heads down, tapping away furiously on their smartphones. 
  • Whether the ubiquity of these devices is a blessing or a curse, the fact is, event professionals and participants alike would be lost without them.
  • SaaS Cloud Apps
  • SaaS (software as a service) delivery model
  • These applications are advantageous to planners because they allow us to access all details and execution aspects of an event from any web-enabled device
  • Additionally, with all of the integration options available to planners, you are now blessed with the ability to link up your event management system with a customer relationship management (CRM) system
  • Virtual Events
  • Virtual events are a great way for planners to fill seats at a cost that won’t make anyone wince.
  • Often complementing physical events, virtual events save the planner and attendee time, money, and resources.
  • There is word that the economy is making a recovery, but many of us have yet to see it.
  • Social Media and Viral Marketing
  • Did you know that one out of three consumers is online for three or more hours per day? Or that 90 million tweets are sent out daily? What about this one: One of every eight minutes spent online is spent on Facebook. 
  • So this should be a no-brainer
  • This marketing can come from either you or your attendees. Allowing attendees to share things that they like and getting them involved in hyping your event is a great way to spread the word. 
  • iPads and Tablets
  • Today is the day of the iPad and the tablet, and a more simplified life. 
  • When combining tablets with mobile event applications, planners can also communicate in real-time with participants and share or update information in seconds. Never leave home without one! 
  • 1. Smartphones
  • This is the most obvious technology we can’t live without. Let’s be honest—-most of us are glued to our smartphones and our favorite apps 24 hours a day. We get nervous when we can’t find the phone, and we feel phantom vibration rings. Chances are, if you walk around a convention center or   hotel lobby, you will see people with their heads down, tapping away furiously on their smartphones
  • Virtual Events
  • SaaS Cloud Apps
  • Social Media and Viral Marketing
  • iPads and Tablets
  • . Smartphones
  • Matt Turner on 03 Oct 12
     
    The author of this article, Tara Thomas, summarizes the top five technologies for event planners. The first technology that she mentions is smart phones. She writes that this is the most obvious technology that event planners can't live without. Planners can do things like set alarms, look up information, communicate instantly, and use social media to promote the event. The second technology that Thomas mentions is SaaS cloud applications. Software as a service allows planners to access all details and execution aspects of an event from any web enabled device, eliminating printed or emailed reports. Thirdly, Thomas talks about virtual events. Virtual events save the planner and the attendee valuable time, money, and resources. Thomas next talks about social media and viral marketing. Using sites like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to share event details is a great way to communicate to a very large group of people. The fifth and last technology that Thomas speaks of is Ipads and tablets. Through event management applications, planners have all of the information they could possibly need right at their fingertips. Ipads and tablets also make it possible to communicate in real time if needed.
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  • Jenna Rashbaum on 03 Oct 12
     
    I think this is a great article. I am a Marketing Manager but do events at my restaurant as well and even for me I need my smart phone at all times to look up stuff in emails or even have a remote log-in to my computer to check a contract if needed. Event planners really do need all of these technologies at all times and people may view it as rude to be on your phone at all times but in reality they are just doing their jobs to make your life easier and less complex.
  • Theodore Moore on 04 Oct 12
     
    "5 technologies event planners can't live without" was a unique read. The article begins with the number one technology the author designates as not being able to live without which are smartphones. Event planners are constantly in need to update their events, use the latest applications, set alarms for all events , look up phones number instantly by vendor and so on. What is then questioned is the systems in place before smartphones were introduced. Number two on the list is SaaS cloudapps better known as software as a service applications that are vastly on the rise. SaaS cloudapps enable meeting planners to access details and other aspects of events from any web device such as a smart phone or ipad. This is also valid with the ability to link event management systems to customer relationship management systems (CRM).Number three is Virtual events. The article presents many positives in hosting "webinars or live events" that include saving time, money and available resources. The meeting planner can fill "seats" easier and measure improvement for future events. Number four is social media and viral marketing. This is a major deal for event planners because not only they have the ability to market their events but attendees market for them: before, during and after. The article presents statistics about twitter, facebook and linkedin which support why social media and viral marketing are keys to success for event planners. Last but not least, listed as number five are Ipads and tablets. These devices simply allow event planners to have a bundle of information at their fingertips. In summary, event planners are constantly on the go and will always strive for perfection even during crunch time. Technology enhancements have allowed event planners to become more efficient and better resources for their clients.
  • Xu Wang on 08 Nov 12
     
    This article list five technologies event planners cannot live without, including the smartphones, SaaS Cloud Apps, virtual events, social media and viral marketing, and iPads and tablets. With more and more people adopting smartphones, ipads and tablets, event planners should look into purchasing a mobile event app for their attendees to use at their event. This not only reduces paper waste, it also reduces the high costs involved in printing event guides and brochures for the event. It is essentially a virtual event guide that's available in the palm of the attendee's hands.
  • haojingting on 12 Nov 12
     
    In a world where everyone is always on the run, our top five technologies for event planners are no surprise-but what these tools can accomplish might impress you. 1. Smartphones This is the most obvious technology we can't live without. Let's be honest--most of us are glued to our smartphones and our favorite apps 24 hours a day. 2. SaaS Cloud Apps In today's quick and chaotic world, the benefits of the SaaS (software as a service) delivery model are becoming increasingly apparent.With SaaS cloud apps, just provide end-users with reports-only access to what they need and nothing more. 3. Virtual Events There is word that the economy is making a recovery, but many of us have yet to see it. People are quickly catching on to the benefits of virtual events, or as we like to call them, "webinars on steroids." Live and virtual events are about giving the attendee a choice as to how they spend their time. 4. Social Media and Viral Marketing Sharing event details on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook is hugely beneficial because of the range of attention you can garner. People show up at events they've heard about, think good things about, and understand the value of. 5. 5.iPads and Tablets Tablet computers are revolutionizing the event-planning industry. The day of the binder stuffed with event details and spreadsheets is coming to an end. Today is the day of the iPad and the tablet, and a more simplified life.
  • Jianyi Wang on 13 Nov 12
     
    This article provides readers with basic information about the advanced five technologies event planners can not live without.Including smartphones,Cloud apples,Virtual Events, Social media and ipads.
  • anonymous on 15 Nov 12
     
    Here are the 5 espects for event planers development. In my opinion, the most important one in next several years is the smartphones. This is the smartphoe time. It make our life easy and convenient. If we do have an apps for event planning for smartphones, and make a good market planning, it will help the company find lots of potential customers and expanding the business not only on the computer internet.
  • Mikaela Vourtsis on 25 Mar 13
     
    This article discusses how technology can assist in event planning. It lists the five technologies that can sincerely facilitate event planners with their day to day tasks and responsibilities. The five technologies include smart phones which are life savers when it comes to trying to find phone numbers, respond to email inquiries, and keeping a clear and adequate schedule. The Saa S Clould App lends a hand to event planners so they can link up their systems for customers using software as a service tool. Third, they discuss virtual events, which give key data and facts about events and help the planner and client save time, money, and resources. The forth technology is social media and viral marketing which is enormously helpful and saves money. As a final point, ipads and tablets save paper and are of assistance to event planners to be more structured.
  • Adam Herrmann on 27 Mar 13
     
    This article highlights the 5 technologies that are vital to the success of event planners. The first piece of technology that event planners cannot live without are smartphones. With the introduction of the smartphone, event planners can now do mutliple things at once while on-the-go. While moving from event to event, event planners can check their emails so they are not overwhelmed, review and add postings to social media pages, and check their to-do lists for the day. The second piece of technology that are key for all event planners are SaaS Cloud Apps. With these new cloud systems, event planners can now access any information and details about an event from any web-based product making life a whole lot easier. The third piece of technology are virtual meetings. With the cost of travel increasing everyday virtual meetings gives event planners the opportunity to hold events online saving them time, money, and resources, as well as getting immediate feedback from attendees. The fourth piece of technology is social media marketing. With the popularity of Facebook, Twiiter, Instagram, etc going through the roof, event planners are taking advantage of this by being able to have access to a wide variety of potential clients. The last piece of technology that is vital to the success of events planners is IPads and Tablets. No longer will event planners have to deal with file cabinets and binders filled with contracts and invoices. Now, event planners can do everything through a tablet and keep their business more organized. http://www.successfulmeetings.com/Event-Planning/Technology-Solutions/Articles/5-Technologies-Event-Planners-Can-t-Live-Without/
  • Panpan Xie on 29 Mar 13
     
    Nowadays, there are 5 technologies that event planners cannot live without. They are smartphones, saas cloud apps, virtual events, social media and viral marketing, as well as ipads. With a smartphone, the event planner can respond to emails in time, add new postings on the event page, etc. Saas cloud apps allow the event planners or guests get the event details from any web-enabled device. Virtual events is an effective way for organizers to get the data for future events. With social media, event planners can share their experience through twitter or facebook, which is a great way to spread the market. With ipads and tablets, one can make contracts, register or other things online.
  • danielle caskie on 04 Apr 13
     
    This article discuses how these 5 technologies help to make planning events easier. 
  • Kai Zhang on 05 Apr 13
     
    This article picked five technologies that event planners must have, and they are smartphones, SaaS Cloud Apps, virtual events, social media and viral marketing, and iPads and tablets. In detail, the arthor mentioned event planners should link up the event management system with a customer relationship management system such as Salesforce. Also, when talked about the virtual event, the author mentioned it can help to save time, money and resources, and it is a high recommonded tool for improving future events.
  • Katie Gallagher on 30 Jun 13
     
    This article was about the 5 technologies event planners can't live without. These technologies are: smart phones, SaaS cloud apps, virtual events, social media and viral marketing, and finally iPads and tablets. Smart phones are important to the daily activities of an event planner because they are able to look up phone numbers, response to emails, update a status on a social media site, review or add to lists for events, and so much more all on the go. SaaS cloud apps let planner take advantage of accessing all devices and execute aspects of an event for any web enabled device. With SaaS cloud apps you are also able to link up your event management system with a customer relationship management system. Virtual events allow planners to fill seats at a cost that won't cost a burden. Social media and viral marketing allows event planners to market themselves and get event details to different consumers. iPads and tablets get rid of the need for a large heavy binder stuffed with event details. Now event planner can carry a tablet that allows you to access anything you need. In conjunction with the SaaS cloud apps you can also access contracts, registrations, and room blocks and also link up a CRM system as mentioned before. The technology advances we have now let event planners do even more on the day to day, but also make it easier for them to do so.
  • Le Chai on 08 Nov 13
     
    The article lists five technological necessities that used by the event planners. They are smartphones, SaaS cloud apps, virtual events, social medial and viral marketing, ipads and tablets. All of these technologies can save time and costs for the event planners. What`s more, they provide a more simplified life for the human beings. 
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  • With the advent of technology, the event planning and management has seen enormous shifts over the past two decades. As technology continues to automate monotonous time-consuming work and connect the world like never before, many event planners are scrambling to keep up by incorporating the latest and greatest technology into their events.
  • Digital administration is now key when planning a new meeting. For large events, it’s not enough to just sell a ticket online, print them an agenda, and check IDs at the door.
  • Events and their breakouts are built in advance. All details are added including guidelines for which attendees can register or which session, audiovisual equipment needed in the space, rehearsal times, BEOs, and etc.
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  • Without a tool like this, it would require constantly manually inputting and changing spreadsheets which have no contact with the outside world.
  • If you are not utilizing the smart phone every attendee has in their pocket at your event, you are missing out on a great opportunity and even neglecting attendee expectations.
  • They want to see their unique schedule, read event descriptions, find session locations on a map, and engage with other attendees.
  • lkastwood on 09 Oct 17
     
    Technology has taken event planning to the next level. Within the past five years digital administration and mobile engagement are considered to be the two primary causes for change in the events industry. In an article written for Sonburst Communication it states "Digital administration is now key when planning a new meeting. For large events, it's not enough to just sell a ticket online, print them an agenda, and check IDs at the door". Attendees now fall into different categories that may require different forms of check-ins for example someone on the VIP list may receive a gift bag and private cocktail party or someone with special dietary needs once checked in the system notifies the catering term of their confirmed arrival. Digital administration has made it easier for event planners to manage these different kinds of request quickly and on a digital platform. The digital platform is generally tailored for each event before the event. Everything in pre-loaded to the system for example, registration, BEO, event time line, seating chart and set-up and break-down. "If you are not utilizing the smart phone every attendee has in their pocket at your event, you are missing out on a great opportunity and even neglecting attendee expectations." Today's generation is expecting to have the event information available to them at their finger tip. Mobile engagement allows event planners to give them just that weather through email, website, or event app. This also allows event planners to notify guests of any last-minute changes. For example, a change in event time line. Everyone is going digital and most people send more than half the time while at an event on their phones so why not make this information available to them.
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What Is Planned Obsolescence? Major Tech Companies Rely On It - 1 views

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  • A new regulation in France called the French repairability index requires a variety of tech products to publicize repairability scores, meaning the planned obsolescence behind major tech companies is finally coming to light.
  • This planned obsolescence business model is the foundation of many consumer industries, from fashion (especially in fast fashion) to shaving (ever hear of the razor and blades business model?). But one of its most interesting applications is in technology.
  • France launched the French repairability index. As part of this new program, France is now requiring manufacturers to clearly disclose repairability scores next to prices for five types of products: laptops, lawnmowers, smartphones, TVs, and washing machines.
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 29 Aug 21
       
      I think this is a mandate that will help consumer's make better choices when it comes to purchasing tech. If something like this were to come to the US it would help consumers make more informed decisions.
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  • Samsung products’ scores range from 5.6 to 8.2, as reported by Le Monde. As part of the French repairability index, Samsung actually published a free repair manual for its Samsung Galaxy phone, which should help customers avoid having to pay for a repair or replaceme
  • Microsoft’s website shows its scores for a variety of Surface laptops, which range from 3.7 to 4.1.
  • According to Apple’s French website, the company gave all varieties of its iPhone 12 a 6 out of 10; its iPhone 11 models all scored either 4.5 or 4.6; and its MacBook Pro computers scored between 5.6 and 7, meaning Apple’s scores top out around a C-. 
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 29 Aug 21
       
      I am not surprised by these scores at all for Apple their business model is based off of Planned Obsolescence.
  • The new French repairability index forces tech companies to be more transparent about how easy it is to repair their products. With mounting piles of e-waste polluting the Earth, rampant injustice in the cobalt mining industry, and labor law violations in overseas tech factories, forcing tech companies to make products easier to repair (and therefore create less of a demand for more new products to be made) could do a lot of good. 
    • teresastas
      teresastas on 29 Aug 21
       
      This is an important step in trying to eliminate e-waste but with technology moving and changing the way that it is I don't know if being able to do repairs or updates will make too much of a difference.
  • teresastas on 29 Aug 21
     
    This article addresses the French reparability index which is a relatively new implementation that started in January of 2021, It requires that reparability scores are posted on some major tech products in France in hopes of slowing down planned obsolescence and eliminating tech waste. France is the first country to implement such as mandate and it bringing to light the notion of planned obsolescence to the general public. This article shares some of the major tech brands scores and how they are fairing against their competition.
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