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Eventex officially announced The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry for 2020.

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The results are in as thousands of event professionals across the globe cast their votes for the people who have left a mark on the industry with their creativity, vision and capacity for innovation in 2020.

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\u201cAs the event industry\u2019s ultimate benchmark, Eventex always provides various ways for companies to get meaningful recognition for their excellent work deserves. But behind every successful company, there are people tirelessly brainstorming ideas, solving problems, and coming up with new ways to create memorable event experiences. People whose work usually doesn\u2019t get the attention it deserves. We are changing this with The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry index.\u201d – comments Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex.

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The top 100 was decided entirely by the public who got to nominate and then vote for the people they believe have influenced the industry the most lately. Voting was conducted between the 21st and 28th of August 2020, with over 5500 event professionals casting their vote to decide who makes the prestigious list.

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People from 26 countries made the top 100 – USA predictably leading with 32 people, followed by UK, Poland, Canada, and Spain. Industry behemoths like Kenes Group, BizBash, and IMEX are impressively represented by more than one person on the list.

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To see The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry list, visit https://eventex.co/index/people/

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The post The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry Announced appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Eventex officially announced The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry for 2020.\nThe results are in as thousands of event professionals across the globe cast their votes for the people who have left a mark on the industry with their creativity, vision and capacity for innovation in 2020.\n\u201cAs the event industry\u2019s ultimate benchmark, Eventex always provides various ways for companies to get meaningful recognition for their excellent work deserves. But behind every successful company, there are people tirelessly brainstorming ideas, solving problems, and coming up with new ways to create memorable event experiences. People whose work usually doesn\u2019t get the attention it deserves. We are changing this with The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry index.\u201d – comments Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex.\nThe top 100 was decided entirely by the public who got to nominate and then vote for the people they believe have influenced the industry the most lately. Voting was conducted between the 21st and 28th of August 2020, with over 5500 event professionals casting their vote to decide who makes the prestigious list.\nPeople from 26 countries made the top 100 – USA predictably leading with 32 people, followed by UK, Poland, Canada, and Spain. Industry behemoths like Kenes Group, BizBash, and IMEX are impressively represented by more than one person on the list.\nTo see The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry list, visit https://eventex.co/index/people/\nThe post The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry Announced appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2020-09-02T10:50:29+02:00", "date_modified": "2020-09-02T10:50:29+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Eventex-The-100-Most-Influential-People-List-1920x1080-1.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "the most influential people", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ], "summary": "Eventex officially announced The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry for 2020." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/most-influential-people/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/most-influential-people/", "title": "Have Your Say On The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry", "content_html": "

Eventex announces that nominations for The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry as part of their Index update for 2020 are now open.

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It\u2019s that time again when event professionals across the globe get to decide who the 100 most influential people in the industry are. The prestigious list is decided entirely by the public who get to nominate and then vote for the people that have influenced the industry the most.

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\u201cThis is an homage to everyone that has left a mark on the events world with their creativity, vision and capacity for innovation. We all know eventprofs across the globe are the key driving force moving the industry forward – always solving problems, always thinking 2 steps ahead, always rigorously keeping busy. They deserve as much recognition for their consistently outstanding work as possible\u201d, explains Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.

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To nominate your event industry superstars and learn more about The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry list, visit https://eventex.co/index/people/

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The post Have Your Say On The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Eventex announces that nominations for The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry as part of their Index update for 2020 are now open.\nIt\u2019s that time again when event professionals across the globe get to decide who the 100 most influential people in the industry are. The prestigious list is decided entirely by the public who get to nominate and then vote for the people that have influenced the industry the most.\n\nThe nomination period is 11 – 19 August\nVoting starts on the 20th of August.\nAnnouncing the results on the 1st of September.\n\n\u201cThis is an homage to everyone that has left a mark on the events world with their creativity, vision and capacity for innovation. We all know eventprofs across the globe are the key driving force moving the industry forward – always solving problems, always thinking 2 steps ahead, always rigorously keeping busy. They deserve as much recognition for their consistently outstanding work as possible\u201d, explains Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.\nTo nominate your event industry superstars and learn more about The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry list, visit https://eventex.co/index/people/\nThe post Have Your Say On The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2020-08-12T08:56:33+02:00", "date_modified": "2020-08-12T08:57:03+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Eventex-MIPPL-2020-1920x1080-v1.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "most influential people", "voting 2020", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ], "summary": "Eventex announces that nominations for The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry as part of their Index update for 2020 are now open." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/announcing-eventex-awards-2021/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/announcing-eventex-awards-2021/", "title": "Announcing Eventex Awards 2021", "content_html": "

The Eventex team is proud to announce the 11th annual Global Event Awards.

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Announcing Eventex Awards 2021 is another clear sign of how strong and resilient the meetings and events industry is. This edition comes with a few changes that aim to help businesses affected by the global pandemic. In an effort to make the competition more affordable, for the first time in its history there\u2019s an exclusive 2 for 1 offer across all award tracks and categories. Registering two or more entries is 50% off for this edition only.

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In addition to the exclusive price reduction, the eligibility period for participating events and experiences is extended – from 1 July 2019 to 28 February 2021. So if any part of an event, experience or a campaign is within this period, it\u2019s eligible to enter the competition. There are no geographical restrictions.

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\u201cInterest in the competition is as high as ever, especially now that the industry is bouncing back. We\u2019re already seeing some shining examples of the creative thinking and flexibility event profs are well known for. And as always, it is our mission to acknowledge the best of the best, because we believe their fantastic efforts merit recognition\u201d comments Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.

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Many companies are successfully pivoting to hybrid and virtual events, so the Eventex team is adding new award tracks as well – Virtual Events & Experiences, Marketing Campaigns, and Technology for Virtual Events. Registration for the awards is at a promotional price until 26 June 2020.

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To register and find out more about Eventex Awards 2021 visit https://eventex.co/.

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The post Announcing Eventex Awards 2021 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "The Eventex team is proud to announce the 11th annual Global Event Awards.\nAnnouncing Eventex Awards 2021 is another clear sign of how strong and resilient the meetings and events industry is. This edition comes with a few changes that aim to help businesses affected by the global pandemic. In an effort to make the competition more affordable, for the first time in its history there\u2019s an exclusive 2 for 1 offer across all award tracks and categories. Registering two or more entries is 50% off for this edition only.\nIn addition to the exclusive price reduction, the eligibility period for participating events and experiences is extended – from 1 July 2019 to 28 February 2021. So if any part of an event, experience or a campaign is within this period, it\u2019s eligible to enter the competition. There are no geographical restrictions.\n\u201cInterest in the competition is as high as ever, especially now that the industry is bouncing back. We\u2019re already seeing some shining examples of the creative thinking and flexibility event profs are well known for. And as always, it is our mission to acknowledge the best of the best, because we believe their fantastic efforts merit recognition\u201d comments Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.\nMany companies are successfully pivoting to hybrid and virtual events, so the Eventex team is adding new award tracks as well – Virtual Events & Experiences, Marketing Campaigns, and Technology for Virtual Events. Registration for the awards is at a promotional price until 26 June 2020.\nTo register and find out more about Eventex Awards 2021 visit https://eventex.co/.\nThe post Announcing Eventex Awards 2021 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2020-06-18T10:45:02+02:00", "date_modified": "2020-06-18T10:45:02+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Eventex-2021-PR-Announcing.png", "tags": [ "event industry", "Eventex 2021", "Hot topics", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ], "summary": "The Eventex team is proud to announce the 11th annual Global Event Awards." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/registration-deadline-for-the-10th-eventex-awards-extended/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/registration-deadline-for-the-10th-eventex-awards-extended/", "title": "Registration Deadline for the 10th Eventex Awards Extended", "content_html": "

The registration for Eventex Awards 2020 will continue until the 29th of November 2019 due to a high volume of requests for a deadline extension.

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Respectively, the entry submission deadline is extended until the 20th of December. \u201cWe always listen to our community! Many of you wanted to enter the competition but felt the time wouldn\u2019t be enough to work on your entries – well, now you don\u2019t have to worry about this.\u201d, comments Ovanes Ovanesian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.

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There\u2019s an unprecedented interest in the anniversary edition and the competition has already broken all previous records. It has over 50% more registrations compared to last year and 10 new countries that join the biggest global event awards for the first time.

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\u201cThe reason we continue to grow exponentially every year is the brand trust we\u2019ve built in the industry. Everyone knows how hard we work to select the best jury and provide maximum transparency, so participants can rightfully feel tremendous satisfaction when they receive recognition for their achievements.\u201d, adds Ovanes Ovanessian.

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All available special offers to enter Eventex competition are also extended until the end of the registration period. You can learn more about the awards here: https://eventex.co/

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The post Registration Deadline for the 10th Eventex Awards Extended appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "The registration for Eventex Awards 2020 will continue until the 29th of November 2019 due to a high volume of requests for a deadline extension.\nRespectively, the entry submission deadline is extended until the 20th of December. \u201cWe always listen to our community! Many of you wanted to enter the competition but felt the time wouldn\u2019t be enough to work on your entries – well, now you don\u2019t have to worry about this.\u201d, comments Ovanes Ovanesian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.\nThere\u2019s an unprecedented interest in the anniversary edition and the competition has already broken all previous records. It has over 50% more registrations compared to last year and 10 new countries that join the biggest global event awards for the first time.\n\u201cThe reason we continue to grow exponentially every year is the brand trust we\u2019ve built in the industry. Everyone knows how hard we work to select the best jury and provide maximum transparency, so participants can rightfully feel tremendous satisfaction when they receive recognition for their achievements.\u201d, adds Ovanes Ovanessian.\nAll available special offers to enter Eventex competition are also extended until the end of the registration period. You can learn more about the awards here: https://eventex.co/\nThe post Registration Deadline for the 10th Eventex Awards Extended appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-11-05T11:10:53+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-11-05T11:10:53+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Eventex-2020-Extended-ddl-1920x1080.jpg", "tags": [ "deadline", "event industry", "eventex awards", "NEWS", "News and events" ], "summary": "The registration for Eventex Awards 2020 will continue until the 29th of November 2019 due to a high volume of requests for a deadline extension." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-100-most-influential-people-in-the-event-industry/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-100-most-influential-people-in-the-event-industry/", "title": "The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry", "content_html": "

Eventex Awards\u00a0just released a new addition to their All-stars Index \u2013\u00a0The 100 Most Influential People in The Event Industry.

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The list features the 100 people who have influenced the event industry the most with their creativity, vision and capacity for innovation, as voted by the public. Going onward, it is to be updated annually.

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\u201cThis list aims to recognize the driving force behind the event industry \u2013 its people! The visionaries, innovators, trend-setters and luminaries, everyone that pushes the industry forward and makes the events world more vibrant, exciting and awe-inspiring\u201d, explains Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.

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476 event industry professionals were nominated by the public for a chance to make it to the top 100. The final list was decided again via public voting, powered by the awards management platform\u00a0Evalato\u00a0where everyone had the opportunity to vote for up to 10 nominees. Over 4200 people voted for the people they consider most influential \u2013 the ones that got the most votes were included in the prestigious top 100 list in alphabetical order.

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You can see\u00a0The 100 Most Influential People in The Event Industry\u00a0here:\u00a0https://eventex.co/all-stars/people/

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The post The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Eventex Awards\u00a0just released a new addition to their All-stars Index \u2013\u00a0The 100 Most Influential People in The Event Industry.\nThe list features the 100 people who have influenced the event industry the most with their creativity, vision and capacity for innovation, as voted by the public. Going onward, it is to be updated annually.\n\u201cThis list aims to recognize the driving force behind the event industry \u2013 its people! The visionaries, innovators, trend-setters and luminaries, everyone that pushes the industry forward and makes the events world more vibrant, exciting and awe-inspiring\u201d, explains Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.\n476 event industry professionals were nominated by the public for a chance to make it to the top 100. The final list was decided again via public voting, powered by the awards management platform\u00a0Evalato\u00a0where everyone had the opportunity to vote for up to 10 nominees. Over 4200 people voted for the people they consider most influential \u2013 the ones that got the most votes were included in the prestigious top 100 list in alphabetical order.\nYou can see\u00a0The 100 Most Influential People in The Event Industry\u00a0here:\u00a0https://eventex.co/all-stars/people/\nThe post The 100 Most Influential People in the Event Industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-09-20T11:35:24+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-09-20T11:35:24+02:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/The-100-Most-Influential-PPL-1920x1080.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "most influental people", "NEWS", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/eventex-awards-are-creating-a-list-of-the-most-influential-people-in-the-event-industry/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/eventex-awards-are-creating-a-list-of-the-most-influential-people-in-the-event-industry/", "title": "Eventex Awards are creating a list of the most influential people in the event industry", "content_html": "

Eventex Awards have just announced the start of their newest campaign – All-Stars: The Most Influential People In The Event Industry.

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The list is a new addition to the Eventex All-Stars Index launched 2 years ago. The Most Influential People In \u0422he Event Industry will feature people who have influenced the event industry the most –\u00a0 the ones that left a mark on the events world with their creativity, vision and capacity for innovation.

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\u201cThis list aims to recognize the driving force behind the event industry – its people! The visionaries, the innovators, the trend-setters and luminaries – all those that push the industry forward and make the events world more vibrant, exciting and awe-inspiring\u201d, explains Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.

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The prestigious list will be created in 2 phases: first, nominations and then voting of the nominees to decide who among them are the most influential ones. Nominations are open until 9th August and the final list will be announced on 17th September after the voting is over. To learn more and nominate people for The Most Influential People In The Industry visit https://eventex.co/all-stars/people/

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The post Eventex Awards are creating a list of the most influential people in the event industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Eventex Awards have just announced the start of their newest campaign – All-Stars: The Most Influential People In The Event Industry.\nThe list is a new addition to the Eventex All-Stars Index launched 2 years ago. The Most Influential People In \u0422he Event Industry will feature people who have influenced the event industry the most –\u00a0 the ones that left a mark on the events world with their creativity, vision and capacity for innovation.\n\u201cThis list aims to recognize the driving force behind the event industry – its people! The visionaries, the innovators, the trend-setters and luminaries – all those that push the industry forward and make the events world more vibrant, exciting and awe-inspiring\u201d, explains Ovanes Ovanessian, Co-founder of Eventex Awards.\nThe prestigious list will be created in 2 phases: first, nominations and then voting of the nominees to decide who among them are the most influential ones. Nominations are open until 9th August and the final list will be announced on 17th September after the voting is over. To learn more and nominate people for The Most Influential People In The Industry visit https://eventex.co/all-stars/people/\nThe post Eventex Awards are creating a list of the most influential people in the event industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-07-29T11:10:39+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-07-29T11:10:39+02:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Eventex-Most-Influential-People-Press.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "eventex awards", "influential people", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-to-deal-with-stress-in-the-event-planning-industry/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-to-deal-with-stress-in-the-event-planning-industry/", "title": "How to Deal with Stress in the Event Planning Industry?", "content_html": "

Did you know that the job of event manager / planner \u2013 according to numerous annual surveys related to stressful jobs \u2013 always ends up in the top ten? What\u2019s more, over the last five years it\u2019s been rapidly climbing these lists, and the latest surveys show that this line of work comes in fifth \u2013 right behind soldiers, generals, firefighters, and pilots.

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Careercast.com has developed a special rating method that points out to different specifics of certain job groups \u2013 whose common denominator is stress. Further each of these specifics is considered on its own: is the job physically demanding, does it require frequent travel, is there room for advancement, are there deadlines, does it involve the public, does it pose risks to the lives of the person doing it or other people, does it involve competition, and is it subject to any outside factors, for example those dictated by the environment.
\nYou\u2019ll agree that the result is not surprising \u2013 event management professionals come in fifth.

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If you\u2019re involved in event management \u2013 either directly or indirectly \u2013 don\u2019t let the statistics scare you. Remember that despite all the effort, hard work, and planning, you can\u2019t have everything under control always.

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Being a professional in this business doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you must predict every possible issue or complication every time something comes up at an event you planned. Being a professional means that you accept the fact that this isn\u2019t always possible. In our line of work, the first lesson is that which pertains to reducing stress. The quicker you accept it, the more time you\u2019ll have to react when the situation requires a quick response!

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\"\"Let\u2019s consider the following situation: the event is about to start, and someone spilled a drink over the middle area of the carpet in the conference room, right in front of the stage. This is something you most definitely did not plan for could have done anything about. At this point,for starters, the single most important thing is that you take a deep breath, normalize your heartbeat as much as possible, completely eliminate the stress that \u2013 without a doubt \u2013 must be overwhelming, and start resolving the issue before the attendees enter the room.
\nFor example, you could move a plant to the spot on the carpet. The more level headed you are, the more quickly the solution will emerge. Skills to understand can be helpful in this case and You can read about them in the article Develop a Skill to Understand Yourself and Others.

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Lesson number two pertains to your smile. Never drop your smile in front of your client. The reasoning behind this is simple and backed by science \u2013 people who smile a lot experience evidently lower stress levels thanks to two happiness hormones: serotonin and endorphins.

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Science has proven that even what we call a fake smile can sooths us and help
\nus relax when in stressful or tense situations. Not mention another very important benefit of smiling \u2013 it makes all your attendees (including your client) feel secure and safe, trusting
\nthat you have the situation under your control no matter what. Indeed, this is your job exactly.

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It\u2019s interesting that in Western countries there are forms of smile therapy used in treating stress. It is crucial that you never ever lose your nerve. And you\u2019ll agree that this isn\u2019t always easy and simple. However, if we look at this from a different perspective, should this happen to you, you could be well on your way to ruining the entire event you worked so hard and diligent on. When a situation arises that indicates a catastrophe, always ask yourself this: \u201cWhat\u2019s the worst that could happen?\u201d The event is already underway, so you can\u2019t really stop it. Stay calm and quickly deal with your priorities. Separate the \u201eurgent\u201d from the \u201eimportant\u201d and get down to it.

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\"\"If your calmly and politely speaking to the person who should help or assist you in resolving the situation is futile, be even more polite and ask that person to call another coworker or a superior to continue your communication. Including new people in the conversation almost always leads to solutions. Next on our advice list is people management. If you want to be overcoming obstacles and unforeseen situations on your own \u2013 without any help or assistance from others \u2013 we must tell you that this just isn\u2019t possible. This job mandates teamwork regardless of you being the individual in charge of the event planning itself.

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So if any segment goes wrong, or if the event is heading toward a direction that was not planned for, it is important to have people on your team whom you can rely on. In these situations, the people supporting you should be dealing with the participants \u2013 in line with
\nthe instructions they received from you \u2013 while you\u2019re troubleshooting the problem. Stress levels decrease very quickly when you know that there\u2019s someone close by who will assist you and keep everything in connection with the participants under control.

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Finally, perhaps the most important advice of all mentioned to help you lower your stress level as much as possible \u2013 be self-critical. Acknowledge and embrace all your faults and virtues. Remember that you \u2013 if you are honest to yourself \u2013 are the only person who really knows if everything at an event you planned went well and if there were any omissions. And even if there were, don\u2019t deny them. Analyze each one and learn from them. What led to the situation that made you lose your nerve? Or be in a bad mood? Maybe you were under stress because you kept thinking about the possible unforeseen situations that never even came about?

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\"\"If you adopt this attitude and have an open mind, you won\u2019t repeat the same mistakes next time. Determine whether your behavior has a pattern in these situations. If the answer to this question is yes, change your approach.

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Despite the fact from the beginning of this article stating that the event manager profession is one of the five most stressful jobs, there are countless methods that you can use to eliminate stress entirely or \u2013 if that\u2019s not possible \u2013 then at least reduce it to a reasonable level. Change the things you can change \u2013 one of them being the way you deal with stress. Try to always be prepared, take breaks whenever possible, set realistic expectations of what you are doing, and in turn this will help you lead a healthier life.

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The more attention you give to these things, the more you will realize that the stress you feel when planning events is lower, and each next step goes better than the last. We also believe that changing mind of perspective can be very helpful, and more on this subject read in article Yoga as a Way of Life. So breathe in fresh air, believe in yourself and your planning and organizational skills, work on them every day and modify them to different situations, and your mind and your event will be grateful in the end!

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The post How to Deal with Stress in the Event Planning Industry? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Did you know that the job of event manager / planner \u2013 according to numerous annual surveys related to stressful jobs \u2013 always ends up in the top ten? What\u2019s more, over the last five years it\u2019s been rapidly climbing these lists, and the latest surveys show that this line of work comes in fifth \u2013 right behind soldiers, generals, firefighters, and pilots.\nCareercast.com has developed a special rating method that points out to different specifics of certain job groups \u2013 whose common denominator is stress. Further each of these specifics is considered on its own: is the job physically demanding, does it require frequent travel, is there room for advancement, are there deadlines, does it involve the public, does it pose risks to the lives of the person doing it or other people, does it involve competition, and is it subject to any outside factors, for example those dictated by the environment.\nYou\u2019ll agree that the result is not surprising \u2013 event management professionals come in fifth.\nIf you\u2019re involved in event management \u2013 either directly or indirectly \u2013 don\u2019t let the statistics scare you. Remember that despite all the effort, hard work, and planning, you can\u2019t have everything under control always.\nBeing a professional in this business doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that you must predict every possible issue or complication every time something comes up at an event you planned. Being a professional means that you accept the fact that this isn\u2019t always possible. In our line of work, the first lesson is that which pertains to reducing stress. The quicker you accept it, the more time you\u2019ll have to react when the situation requires a quick response!\nLet\u2019s consider the following situation: the event is about to start, and someone spilled a drink over the middle area of the carpet in the conference room, right in front of the stage. This is something you most definitely did not plan for could have done anything about. At this point,for starters, the single most important thing is that you take a deep breath, normalize your heartbeat as much as possible, completely eliminate the stress that \u2013 without a doubt \u2013 must be overwhelming, and start resolving the issue before the attendees enter the room.\nFor example, you could move a plant to the spot on the carpet. The more level headed you are, the more quickly the solution will emerge. Skills to understand can be helpful in this case and You can read about them in the article Develop a Skill to Understand Yourself and Others.\nLesson number two pertains to your smile. Never drop your smile in front of your client. The reasoning behind this is simple and backed by science \u2013 people who smile a lot experience evidently lower stress levels thanks to two happiness hormones: serotonin and endorphins.\nScience has proven that even what we call a fake smile can sooths us and help\nus relax when in stressful or tense situations. Not mention another very important benefit of smiling \u2013 it makes all your attendees (including your client) feel secure and safe, trusting\nthat you have the situation under your control no matter what. Indeed, this is your job exactly.\nIt\u2019s interesting that in Western countries there are forms of smile therapy used in treating stress. It is crucial that you never ever lose your nerve. And you\u2019ll agree that this isn\u2019t always easy and simple. However, if we look at this from a different perspective, should this happen to you, you could be well on your way to ruining the entire event you worked so hard and diligent on. When a situation arises that indicates a catastrophe, always ask yourself this: \u201cWhat\u2019s the worst that could happen?\u201d The event is already underway, so you can\u2019t really stop it. Stay calm and quickly deal with your priorities. Separate the \u201eurgent\u201d from the \u201eimportant\u201d and get down to it.\nIf your calmly and politely speaking to the person who should help or assist you in resolving the situation is futile, be even more polite and ask that person to call another coworker or a superior to continue your communication. Including new people in the conversation almost always leads to solutions. Next on our advice list is people management. If you want to be overcoming obstacles and unforeseen situations on your own \u2013 without any help or assistance from others \u2013 we must tell you that this just isn\u2019t possible. This job mandates teamwork regardless of you being the individual in charge of the event planning itself.\nSo if any segment goes wrong, or if the event is heading toward a direction that was not planned for, it is important to have people on your team whom you can rely on. In these situations, the people supporting you should be dealing with the participants \u2013 in line with\nthe instructions they received from you \u2013 while you\u2019re troubleshooting the problem. Stress levels decrease very quickly when you know that there\u2019s someone close by who will assist you and keep everything in connection with the participants under control.\nFinally, perhaps the most important advice of all mentioned to help you lower your stress level as much as possible \u2013 be self-critical. Acknowledge and embrace all your faults and virtues. Remember that you \u2013 if you are honest to yourself \u2013 are the only person who really knows if everything at an event you planned went well and if there were any omissions. And even if there were, don\u2019t deny them. Analyze each one and learn from them. What led to the situation that made you lose your nerve? Or be in a bad mood? Maybe you were under stress because you kept thinking about the possible unforeseen situations that never even came about?\nIf you adopt this attitude and have an open mind, you won\u2019t repeat the same mistakes next time. Determine whether your behavior has a pattern in these situations. If the answer to this question is yes, change your approach.\nDespite the fact from the beginning of this article stating that the event manager profession is one of the five most stressful jobs, there are countless methods that you can use to eliminate stress entirely or \u2013 if that\u2019s not possible \u2013 then at least reduce it to a reasonable level. Change the things you can change \u2013 one of them being the way you deal with stress. Try to always be prepared, take breaks whenever possible, set realistic expectations of what you are doing, and in turn this will help you lead a healthier life.\nThe more attention you give to these things, the more you will realize that the stress you feel when planning events is lower, and each next step goes better than the last. We also believe that changing mind of perspective can be very helpful, and more on this subject read in article Yoga as a Way of Life. So breathe in fresh air, believe in yourself and your planning and organizational skills, work on them every day and modify them to different situations, and your mind and your event will be grateful in the end!\nThe post How to Deal with Stress in the Event Planning Industry? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-06-09T13:50:53+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-13T12:46:27+01:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-137787155.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "event manager", "event organisation", "stress", "tension", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-livestreaming-changed-the-event-industry/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-livestreaming-changed-the-event-industry/", "title": "How Livestreaming Changed the Event Industry", "content_html": "

The streaming technology is much older than we think it is. Back in 1920, the first streaming platform \u2013 Muzak \u2013 was used with similar audio systems for continuous music playback, long before computers were even invented. But today live broadcast is primarily associated with Internet use.

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Livestream represents a technology that transmits live content to users via smartphones or computers on the Internet, and the most common formats are audio or video. The thing that is specific to streaming itself is that data is transmitted continuously, which allows the end user to immediately start to listen and/or watch the content in real time. The first live stream in the world came from a garage band called Severe Tire Damage back in 1993. They actually live-streamed of their Xerox PARC performance over the Internet. The first\u00a0 live-streamed baseball game came two years later, on the Real Networks website. However, the first continuous regular streaming is attributed to World magazine, which officially launched the service in 1995, the widely accepted milestone. This magazine was the first to play music online, although not live (-streamed), but instead pre-recorded. This first attempt focused on audio because it does not require so much technical stuff like video does, which was solved by enabling faster connection speeds. Streaming radio is actually a pioneer in the commercial streaming arena.

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However, before that, video streaming also saw its first steps in the 1990s. The first video broadcast (stream) took place in 1996 \u2013 the Tibetan Freedom event. Even US President Bill Clinton used it for events that were taking place in municipalities. Shortly thereafter, when YouTube was launched in 2005, streaming became particularly popular.

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Today the term live streaming is often used in the wrong context. The best example of this is using YouTube or Netflix, as well as many other commercial streaming sources, which actually represent on-demand streaming. Here users can listen or watch content they pick on their own, while live streaming is possible only at one particular moment, in real time, as the event is happening. In this regard, live streaming is possible only if there are video cameras and microphones at the event.

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\"\"This technology is nowadays widely used in planning myriad events. You must have found yourself some time in a situation where you wanted to go to a concert, but the tickets were sold out; you needed to attend an important meeting, but it was taking place on another
\ncontinent; you were invited to be a speaker on a panel, but you could not get out of work because you had too many things to do. All this is solvable today thanks to the option of live streaming.

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A number of event planners turned to this simple and accessible tool in modern-day communication. The reasons are manifold: the event is more appealing because the audience is bigger, it does not require physical presence, and it can be viewed on any smart device (we all have at least one of those \"\u263a\") or computer. All you need is an internet connection!

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As already mentioned, live streaming, of course, requires video cameras. The new-generation video cameras, the so-called 360 video cameras, allow you to literally be in virtual reality. What distinguishes them from other, older models is the fact that you can see everything that is happening or being done or spoken at the event and feel like you are really there and present. They are placed in the room where the event takes place, and the cameras mounted on all four sides allow the viewers to literally walk around the room and the look around as if they were present, turning their heads to the left or right, up or down. You have to admit this is quite impressive…

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\"\"If the cameras are placed in the best possible corner that is available at the time, the viewers have a better overview of the entire event. This means that they actually see as
\nmuch as you allow them. Ideally, this would be the spot with the best view and where all the action takes place. Sometimes this can be the middle of the room, but if your event has several segments that run simultaneously, you can set up a number of cameras that would transmit what is happening in each individual segment. This will allow the viewers to choose which segment of the event they want to watch. However, as much as this may sound appealing (as it undoubtedly is! \"\u263a\"), here\u2019s a piece of advice: using multiple cameras requires more video upload, which can hamper access for those who want to watch.

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Truth be told, the 360\u00b0 video technology is still a relatively new phenomenon that has only recently started to be used more widely, meaning that these cameras are currently on the expensive side. However, if you do have the funds this can most certainly serve as a great opportunity for event managers to push the envelope when it comes to event planning.
\nOn the other side, the development of technology brought about some light options that are available today \u2013 cheaper ways to watch an event, listen to a speech, or feel the mood in real time, so we have to mention here Facebook\u2019s relatively new LIVE feature. This feature enables you to use the camera on your smartphone to live-stream conferences, promotions, and the like, the mood or key moments at an event.

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Founders Fight club conference, live stage conference on exhibition Cebit 2017 in Hannover Messe, Germany
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Other cheaper livestreaming option is Instagram Live video that is released at the end of November last year. This is part of Instagram Stories, launched in August 2016 and today
\nis daily used by 100 milion people. The thing with Instagram Live video is that is only possible in real time. So, when broadcasting is over, it is not possible to replay it again. Using live streaming on social networks has become part of marketing strategies in big companies.
\nWant to know why? One of the thing is that Live option is very often used in communication with target groups now days. It is a great tool to invite and engage the audience in interaction. By companies deciding to do this, they are making and establishing very bold and strong relationships with the consumers making them feel they are on disposal all the
\ntime for them.

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All things considered, the modern day users and participants in events expect to have all information and options available online, and at least part of the content via live stream. And this trend will only grow bigger in the future.

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The post How Livestreaming Changed the Event Industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "The streaming technology is much older than we think it is. Back in 1920, the first streaming platform \u2013 Muzak \u2013 was used with similar audio systems for continuous music playback, long before computers were even invented. But today live broadcast is primarily associated with Internet use.\nLivestream represents a technology that transmits live content to users via smartphones or computers on the Internet, and the most common formats are audio or video. The thing that is specific to streaming itself is that data is transmitted continuously, which allows the end user to immediately start to listen and/or watch the content in real time. The first live stream in the world came from a garage band called Severe Tire Damage back in 1993. They actually live-streamed of their Xerox PARC performance over the Internet. The first\u00a0 live-streamed baseball game came two years later, on the Real Networks website. However, the first continuous regular streaming is attributed to World magazine, which officially launched the service in 1995, the widely accepted milestone. This magazine was the first to play music online, although not live (-streamed), but instead pre-recorded. This first attempt focused on audio because it does not require so much technical stuff like video does, which was solved by enabling faster connection speeds. Streaming radio is actually a pioneer in the commercial streaming arena.\nHowever, before that, video streaming also saw its first steps in the 1990s. The first video broadcast (stream) took place in 1996 \u2013 the Tibetan Freedom event. Even US President Bill Clinton used it for events that were taking place in municipalities. Shortly thereafter, when YouTube was launched in 2005, streaming became particularly popular.\nToday the term live streaming is often used in the wrong context. The best example of this is using YouTube or Netflix, as well as many other commercial streaming sources, which actually represent on-demand streaming. Here users can listen or watch content they pick on their own, while live streaming is possible only at one particular moment, in real time, as the event is happening. In this regard, live streaming is possible only if there are video cameras and microphones at the event.\nThis technology is nowadays widely used in planning myriad events. You must have found yourself some time in a situation where you wanted to go to a concert, but the tickets were sold out; you needed to attend an important meeting, but it was taking place on another\ncontinent; you were invited to be a speaker on a panel, but you could not get out of work because you had too many things to do. All this is solvable today thanks to the option of live streaming.\nA number of event planners turned to this simple and accessible tool in modern-day communication. The reasons are manifold: the event is more appealing because the audience is bigger, it does not require physical presence, and it can be viewed on any smart device (we all have at least one of those ) or computer. All you need is an internet connection!\nAs already mentioned, live streaming, of course, requires video cameras. The new-generation video cameras, the so-called 360 video cameras, allow you to literally be in virtual reality. What distinguishes them from other, older models is the fact that you can see everything that is happening or being done or spoken at the event and feel like you are really there and present. They are placed in the room where the event takes place, and the cameras mounted on all four sides allow the viewers to literally walk around the room and the look around as if they were present, turning their heads to the left or right, up or down. You have to admit this is quite impressive…\nIf the cameras are placed in the best possible corner that is available at the time, the viewers have a better overview of the entire event. This means that they actually see as\nmuch as you allow them. Ideally, this would be the spot with the best view and where all the action takes place. Sometimes this can be the middle of the room, but if your event has several segments that run simultaneously, you can set up a number of cameras that would transmit what is happening in each individual segment. This will allow the viewers to choose which segment of the event they want to watch. However, as much as this may sound appealing (as it undoubtedly is! ), here\u2019s a piece of advice: using multiple cameras requires more video upload, which can hamper access for those who want to watch.\nTruth be told, the 360\u00b0 video technology is still a relatively new phenomenon that has only recently started to be used more widely, meaning that these cameras are currently on the expensive side. However, if you do have the funds this can most certainly serve as a great opportunity for event managers to push the envelope when it comes to event planning.\nOn the other side, the development of technology brought about some light options that are available today \u2013 cheaper ways to watch an event, listen to a speech, or feel the mood in real time, so we have to mention here Facebook\u2019s relatively new LIVE feature. This feature enables you to use the camera on your smartphone to live-stream conferences, promotions, and the like, the mood or key moments at an event.\nFounders Fight club conference, live stage conference on exhibition Cebit 2017 in Hannover Messe, Germany\nOther cheaper livestreaming option is Instagram Live video that is released at the end of November last year. This is part of Instagram Stories, launched in August 2016 and today\nis daily used by 100 milion people. The thing with Instagram Live video is that is only possible in real time. So, when broadcasting is over, it is not possible to replay it again. Using live streaming on social networks has become part of marketing strategies in big companies.\nWant to know why? One of the thing is that Live option is very often used in communication with target groups now days. It is a great tool to invite and engage the audience in interaction. By companies deciding to do this, they are making and establishing very bold and strong relationships with the consumers making them feel they are on disposal all the\ntime for them.\nAll things considered, the modern day users and participants in events expect to have all information and options available online, and at least part of the content via live stream. And this trend will only grow bigger in the future.\nThe post How Livestreaming Changed the Event Industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2017-06-06T10:34:19+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-06-07T11:35:25+02:00", "author": { "name": "Milica Novak", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/milicanovak/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Milica-Novak.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Business-Technology-Internet-184204657.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "live stream", "Technology", "Trends" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/kenes-group-strengthens-its-brand-with-new-hires/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/kenes-group-strengthens-its-brand-with-new-hires/", "title": "Kenes Group Strengthens Its Brand with New Hires", "content_html": "

Kenes Group, a leading Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) and Association Management company, with more than 50 years of excellence in the events industry is taking the next strategic steps planning for the future.

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The appointing Magdalina Atanassova new Marketing Communications Manager for the Group. Magdalina joins Kenes from a similar position at AIM Group International, where she established herself as one of the top young talents in the industry today.

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In the past couple of years, Kenes established a practice to building a highly professional team with varied backgrounds and proficiencies. This strategy has proven successful towards bringing the Kenes brand and its service offer to the future of events.

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After being the first PCO hiring a full-time Meeting Architect in early January, the Group now moves toward attracting more young talents with excellent knowledge of the events industry, beginning with Magdalina Atanassova. \u201cBased on her previous experience and recognition from the industry, being part of the PCMA 20 in their Twenties Class of 2015, as well as one of the finalists for the inaugural IAPCO Innovation Award, we are happy to welcome Magdalina to the Kenes family and work together to strengthen further our brand\u201d commented Ori Lahav, Associate VP Marketing.

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For the past five decades, Kenes has established and maintained an excellent reputation as a global meeting and association management provider. The company is recognized as a world leader in meeting planning specializing in scientific events. Kenes boasts an impressive client base of some of the world\u2019s foremost organizations and associations, with more than 100 returning and long term clients hoping to increase this number with the help of the new professional qualifications brought by the new team members of the Kenes Group worldwide.

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The post Kenes Group Strengthens Its Brand with New Hires appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Kenes Group, a leading Professional Conference Organizer (PCO) and Association Management company, with more than 50 years of excellence in the events industry is taking the next strategic steps planning for the future.\nThe appointing Magdalina Atanassova new Marketing Communications Manager for the Group. Magdalina joins Kenes from a similar position at AIM Group International, where she established herself as one of the top young talents in the industry today.\nIn the past couple of years, Kenes established a practice to building a highly professional team with varied backgrounds and proficiencies. This strategy has proven successful towards bringing the Kenes brand and its service offer to the future of events.\nAfter being the first PCO hiring a full-time Meeting Architect in early January, the Group now moves toward attracting more young talents with excellent knowledge of the events industry, beginning with Magdalina Atanassova. \u201cBased on her previous experience and recognition from the industry, being part of the PCMA 20 in their Twenties Class of 2015, as well as one of the finalists for the inaugural IAPCO Innovation Award, we are happy to welcome Magdalina to the Kenes family and work together to strengthen further our brand\u201d commented Ori Lahav, Associate VP Marketing.\nFor the past five decades, Kenes has established and maintained an excellent reputation as a global meeting and association management provider. The company is recognized as a world leader in meeting planning specializing in scientific events. Kenes boasts an impressive client base of some of the world\u2019s foremost organizations and associations, with more than 100 returning and long term clients hoping to increase this number with the help of the new professional qualifications brought by the new team members of the Kenes Group worldwide.\n \nThe post Kenes Group Strengthens Its Brand with New Hires appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-02-09T15:17:29+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-26T13:27:27+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/kenes.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "Kenes Group", "meeting planning", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/eventex-awards-high-season-started/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/eventex-awards-high-season-started/", "title": "Eventex Awards High Season Started", "content_html": "

The high registration season for the global Eventex Awards started on 2nd November and it will last\u00a0until 18th\u00a0December when the registration deadline is marked. Entries are welcome in 28 categories for events, event services, suppliers and professionals who stand out with achievements on the global industry scene.

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The most popular category so far is Best Event Agency, which is one of the newly launched categories in Eventex Awards. There are 17 new categories in total, including Best Speaker, Best Experiential Event, Best Event Venue and Best Product Launch.

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Most entries in the past month came from USA, UK, India and Turkey in addition to Bulgaria, Slovakia, Netherlands and Macedonia. Eventex Awards expect to cover many more countries until the registration deadline.

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More than 30 global leaders from the events and meetings industry will evaluate the entries in Eventex Awards in the beginning of 2016. Special price rate applies to Best Sustainable Event, Best Cause Event, Best Fundraiser Event, and Best Event Technology Start-up.

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The post Eventex Awards High Season Started appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "The high registration season for the global Eventex Awards started on 2nd November and it will last\u00a0until 18th\u00a0December when the registration deadline is marked. Entries are welcome in 28 categories for events, event services, suppliers and professionals who stand out with achievements on the global industry scene.\nThe most popular category so far is Best Event Agency, which is one of the newly launched categories in Eventex Awards. There are 17 new categories in total, including Best Speaker, Best Experiential Event, Best Event Venue and Best Product Launch.\nMost entries in the past month came from USA, UK, India and Turkey in addition to Bulgaria, Slovakia, Netherlands and Macedonia. Eventex Awards expect to cover many more countries until the registration deadline.\nMore than 30 global leaders from the events and meetings industry will evaluate the entries in Eventex Awards in the beginning of 2016. Special price rate applies to Best Sustainable Event, Best Cause Event, Best Fundraiser Event, and Best Event Technology Start-up.\nThe post Eventex Awards High Season Started appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-11-12T12:44:15+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-15T12:34:26+01:00", "author": { "name": "Mirjana Novitovic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/officebs/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika-.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Copy-of-Eventex-main-logo.jpg", "tags": [ "event industry", "eventex awards 2016", "meeting industry", "News and events" ] } ] }