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1. Augmented Reality\u00a0Supplier Sourcing
\nVarious augmented reality headsets\u00a0like Oculus Rift are being launched.\u00a0The current focus is on gaming,\u00a0but Azavista predicts that in\u00a0the near future hotels will allow\u00a0planners to view meeting and event\u00a0facilities virtually, just from the\u00a0comfort of their desk or home.
\n2. Setting up your venue\u00a0interactively
\nAzavista presented Leap Motion,\u00a0a device that allows you to control\u00a0a computer in three dimensions
\nwith your natural hand and finger\u00a0movements.
\nAzavista predicts that this technology\u00a0will be used side by side with\u00a0AR head-sets and allow planners\u00a0to create their meeting or event\u00a0set-up in an interactive and virtual\u00a0way.
3. The end of translation booths
\nMicrosoft\u2019s Skype Translator automatically\u00a0translates your voice\u00a0and video calls with real-time translation.\u00a0It\u2019s still in beta version and\u00a0there is vast room for improvement,\u00a0especially regarding the contextualization\u00a0of conversations.
\nNevertheless,\u00a0according to Azavista, in\u00a0the near future we might see this\u00a0technology replacing translation\u00a0booths. Delegates will be able to\u00a0follow any presentation in any language\u00a0just from their smartphones.
\n4. Your future contingency\u00a0plan for rain
\nA new kick starter campaign presented\u00a0the Air Umbrella – a literally\u00a0invisible umbrella which takes advantage\u00a0of airflow and creates shelter\u00a0from the rain. Azavista estimates\u00a0that we might see this technology\u00a0expanding and possibly being using\u00a0for big outdoor events.
\n5. Your personal event chauffeur
\nGoogle, Audi, Mercedes, GM and\u00a0more are all working on Self-driving\u00a0Technology.\u00a0By 2020 these\u00a0vehicles will probably be on the\u00a0road. Azavista predicts that self driving\u00a0cars will be notified automatically\u00a0when a delegate lands\u00a0and be at the pick-up point right\u00a0on time.
\n6. Post Event questionnaires\u00a0with… robots
\nSocial robotics will also find its place\u00a0in the meeting industry. According\u00a0to Azavista, post event questionnaires\u00a0and evaluations might\u00a0be substituted by robots that will\u00a0collect participant feedback on\u00a0the spot. Blabdroids are a good\u00a0example of this trend.
\nAccording to a study endorsed by\u00a0the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,\u00a0people are more likely\u00a0to engage emotionally with artificial\u00a0intelligence than others. The\u00a0robots are intended to be comforting\u00a0and non-judgmental.
![\"Wristify\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/wristify2.jpg\")
7. A Wearable Thermostat
\nWristify is a bracelet that controls\u00a0your body temperature using thermo-\u00a0electric material and sensors.\u00a0As a future scenario, Azavista can\u00a0see these bracelets being handed\u00a0out to event attendees, thus ensuring\u00a0everyone is 100% comfortable\u00a0and the temperature is according\u00a0to their own personal preferences.
\nThe post Events in the future with the help of new technologies appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Every day technology develops and progresses, and new trends are created. Event\u00a0managers should be familiar with the latest technology, in order to organize events\u00a0that are trendy and managed to meet and exceed the growing expectations of the\u00a0participants. Here are some key technologies and trends for the future of events as\u00a0the company envisions it, by the Ms. Cassandra Michael, Sales and Marketing Manager\u00a0at Azavista.\n1. Augmented Reality\u00a0Supplier Sourcing\nVarious augmented reality headsets\u00a0like Oculus Rift are being launched.\u00a0The current focus is on gaming,\u00a0but Azavista predicts that in\u00a0the near future hotels will allow\u00a0planners to view meeting and event\u00a0facilities virtually, just from the\u00a0comfort of their desk or home.\n2. Setting up your venue\u00a0interactively\nAzavista presented Leap Motion,\u00a0a device that allows you to control\u00a0a computer in three dimensions\nwith your natural hand and finger\u00a0movements.\nAzavista predicts that this technology\u00a0will be used side by side with\u00a0AR head-sets and allow planners\u00a0to create their meeting or event\u00a0set-up in an interactive and virtual\u00a0way.\n3. The end of translation booths\nMicrosoft\u2019s Skype Translator automatically\u00a0translates your voice\u00a0and video calls with real-time translation.\u00a0It\u2019s still in beta version and\u00a0there is vast room for improvement,\u00a0especially regarding the contextualization\u00a0of conversations.\nNevertheless,\u00a0according to Azavista, in\u00a0the near future we might see this\u00a0technology replacing translation\u00a0booths. Delegates will be able to\u00a0follow any presentation in any language\u00a0just from their smartphones.\nSelf-driving Technology\n4. Your future contingency\u00a0plan for rain\nA new kick starter campaign presented\u00a0the Air Umbrella – a literally\u00a0invisible umbrella which takes advantage\u00a0of airflow and creates shelter\u00a0from the rain. Azavista estimates\u00a0that we might see this technology\u00a0expanding and possibly being using\u00a0for big outdoor events.\n5. Your personal event chauffeur\nGoogle, Audi, Mercedes, GM and\u00a0more are all working on Self-driving\u00a0Technology.\u00a0By 2020 these\u00a0vehicles will probably be on the\u00a0road. Azavista predicts that self driving\u00a0cars will be notified automatically\u00a0when a delegate lands\u00a0and be at the pick-up point right\u00a0on time.\n6. Post Event questionnaires\u00a0with… robots\nSocial robotics will also find its place\u00a0in the meeting industry. According\u00a0to Azavista, post event questionnaires\u00a0and evaluations might\u00a0be substituted by robots that will\u00a0collect participant feedback on\u00a0the spot. Blabdroids are a good\u00a0example of this trend.\nAccording to a study endorsed by\u00a0the Massachusetts Institute of Technology,\u00a0people are more likely\u00a0to engage emotionally with artificial\u00a0intelligence than others. The\u00a0robots are intended to be comforting\u00a0and non-judgmental.\nWristify\n7. A Wearable Thermostat\nWristify is a bracelet that controls\u00a0your body temperature using thermo-\u00a0electric material and sensors.\u00a0As a future scenario, Azavista can\u00a0see these bracelets being handed\u00a0out to event attendees, thus ensuring\u00a0everyone is 100% comfortable\u00a0and the temperature is according\u00a0to their own personal preferences.\nAbout Azavista\nAzavista is headquartered in Amsterdam,\u00a0The Netherlands.\u00a0The company has created an integrated\u00a0online event management platform\u00a0especially for the corporate\u00a0planner. Through a wide set of modules\u00a0and functionality, users can handle\u00a0everything from event registrations,\u00a0email marketing, participant\u00a0management, budgeting, supplier\u00a0procurement and more.\n At Azavista, they have taken into account\u00a0the pain points of the modern\u00a0event manager and created a tool\u00a0that provides planners with all the\u00a0essentials to more efficiently handle\u00a0their meetings and events.\nThe post Events in the future with the help of new technologies appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-07-21T15:15:20+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-18T13:33:44+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/LeapMotion.jpg", "tags": [ "Air Umbrella", "azavista", "event organizers", "new technologies", "Wristify", "Hot topics", "Trends" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/create-meetings-with-active-engaged-audience/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/create-meetings-with-active-engaged-audience/", "title": "Create meetings with active engaged audience", "content_html": "If the attendees take active participation,\u00a0that will enable them to\u00a0influence\u00a0the very course, contents\u00a0and dynamics\u00a0of the event.\u00a0This will lead to maximal adaptation\u00a0of the event to the needs and requirements\u00a0of the attendees, which will\u00a0certainly result in general satisfaction,\u00a0as of the attendees so of the organizers,\u00a0owing to the success and because\u00a0they will create an event which\u00a0will leave lasting impressions.
\nToday, an average businessman attends\u00a0at least 5 events a year, from\u00a0festive\u00a0gatherings, through presentations\u00a0to the educations and trainings.
\n![\"audience](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Conceptual-image-of-businesste-56689559.jpg\" "\\"audience")
He probably hardly remember any\u00a0events where he was only passive\u00a0attendants, just being there and\u00a0listening.\u00a0Or they just cannot see any significance\u00a0relating such event, at least not\u00a0for them.
\nThat is why it is important to engage\u00a0and involve future participants before,\u00a0during and after the event.\u00a0If the participants are involved in advance,\u00a0they will, for example, share\u00a0information through social networks,\u00a0which may contribute to positive anticipation\u00a0and popularization of the\u00a0event.
\nOne of the ways to engage the participants\u00a0before the event, is to ask\u00a0them questions relating organization\u00a0of the event \u2013 Who is the lecturer\u00a0they would love to hear, which topics\u00a0they are interested in, which\u00a0band would they prefer to listen to,\u00a0what is the form of the event that\u00a0suits them most, what is it that they\u00a0expect?
\nDuring the event, if it is of an educational\u00a0character, the task of the lecturer\u00a0or the person giving presentation is\u00a0to keep the attention of participants.\u00a0As we are all very busy during the day,\u00a0it is no wonder that we will mainly\u00a0choose to be passive listeners, unless\u00a0the lecturer stimulates attention and\u00a0makes sure that we understand that\u00a0what they talk about is useful or at\u00a0least interesting for us.\u00a0The attention of the audience reaches\u00a0its peak at the beginning and at\u00a0the end of presentation.\u00a0During the presentation, concentration\u00a0naturally drops.
\nThere are various techniques and\u00a0approaches\u00a0that lecturers are using\u00a0in order to keep the attention of the\u00a0participants.
\n1. Asking questions.
\nPeople remember\u00a0maximum 30% of what they\u00a0hear, but they memorize 85% of the\u00a0questions they are asked. This includes\u00a0rhetorical questions as well.
\n![\"motivate](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/business_meeting2.jpg\" "\\"motivate")
2.\u00a0Motivation to take notes.
\nIf the\u00a0participants take notes, that will also\u00a0have positive effects on their attention,\u00a0particularly if, on that occasion,\u00a0they use the images and key words.
\n3.\u00a0Activity.
\nOrganize games, or some\u00a0other activity or few minutes standing\u00a0exercise.\u00a0That will stimulate heartbeats, so\u00a0the heart will feed the brain with\u00a0more blood, which is a natural way\u00a0to increase concentration and involvement.
\n4. Use of analogies and metaphors.
\nThis is the way of helping listeners\u00a0to understand and memorize what\u00a0you talk about.\u00a0The more complex the topic, the\u00a0better\u00a0it is to simplify it with a metaphor.
\n5.\u00a0Ending on time.
\nBe brief and clear,\u00a0and end the lecture/presentation\u00a0on time, or even slightly earlier.\u00a0This is the way to pleasantly surprise\u00a0the audience and give them some\u00a0space to keep their attention on the\u00a0most significant items.
\nApart from attention-keeping techniques,\u00a0there are other ways to involve\u00a0participants into event, during its\u00a0course.
\nPolling on the spot.
\nCarry out poll\u00a0on the spot, during the conference or\u00a0some other event.\u00a0Modern technologies enable simple\u00a0polling of all attendees by tablets or\u00a0even mobile phones.\u00a0In this way, the participants really participate\u00a0in the event, they learn about\u00a0opinions and attitudes of others, they\u00a0can see to what extent their opinions\u00a0are similar or not.\u00a0This can provoke further discussions\u00a0and make the event complete.
\nDivision of participants into teams.\u00a0
\nParticipants can divided into groups\u00a0with the purpose of discussion, resolving\u00a0some cases from practice, project\u00a0teams, with the task to think up\u00a0the name for their group.\u00a0This is the way to indirectly \u201cmake\u201d\u00a0them participate, while the relations
\namong them will be deepened.
Graffiti boards.
\nPlace large boards\u00a0(for writing with markers or chalk) to\u00a0the noticeable position and motivate\u00a0participants to be creative and to\u00a0write some messages, express their\u00a0opinions, draw something.\u00a0They can also display photos from previous\u00a0events, etc.
\n![\"involve](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto_m-e-r-dag-10-11-2011-124.jpg\" "\\"involve")
Pecha Kucha.
\nPecha Kucha 20×20 or\u00a010×10 (10 slides for 10 seconds each)\u00a0is a style and form of presentation, of\u00a0which the objective is to make quicker\u00a0and more concise presentation, in\u00a0order to keep attention.\u00a0It usually involves several speakers\u00a0and topics that are alternating.
\nIn order to keep participants and their\u00a0involvement even after the event,\u00a0so called \u201coffsite\u201d events are being\u00a0organized, of which the aim is amusement\u00a0of participants, like happy\u00a0hours, parties, sightseeing, etc.
\nOne of the simplest ways to keep the\u00a0participants involved in conference\u00a0after the event is to make sure that\u00a0they feel cosy and comfortable, so\u00a0that they do not \u201cescape\u201d on breaks\u00a0between the lectures.\u00a0Make \u201clounge\u201d atmosphere in break\u00a0rooms, where they can have some\u00a0coffee and water, free Wi-Fi internet,\u00a0and the possibility of charging their\u00a0mobile phones and tablets.
\nTo sum up everything, the event\u00a0will have a positive feedback to the\u00a0extent to which the attendees actively\u00a0participate.
\nThe post Create meetings with active engaged audience appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "In order to make a successful event, it is no longer enough that participants show up and to listen the lecture or presentation, or to be present at the meeting, after which everyone will go their own way. It is necessary that participants, as their name says as well \u2013 actively PARTICIPATE.\nIf the attendees take active participation,\u00a0that will enable them to\u00a0influence\u00a0the very course, contents\u00a0and dynamics\u00a0of the event.\u00a0This will lead to maximal adaptation\u00a0of the event to the needs and requirements\u00a0of the attendees, which will\u00a0certainly result in general satisfaction,\u00a0as of the attendees so of the organizers,\u00a0owing to the success and because\u00a0they will create an event which\u00a0will leave lasting impressions.\nToday, an average businessman attends\u00a0at least 5 events a year, from\u00a0festive\u00a0gatherings, through presentations\u00a0to the educations and trainings.\naudience engagement\nHe probably hardly remember any\u00a0events where he was only passive\u00a0attendants, just being there and\u00a0listening.\u00a0Or they just cannot see any significance\u00a0relating such event, at least not\u00a0for them.\nThat is why it is important to engage\u00a0and involve future participants before,\u00a0during and after the event.\u00a0If the participants are involved in advance,\u00a0they will, for example, share\u00a0information through social networks,\u00a0which may contribute to positive anticipation\u00a0and popularization of the\u00a0event.\nOne of the ways to engage the participants\u00a0before the event, is to ask\u00a0them questions relating organization\u00a0of the event \u2013 Who is the lecturer\u00a0they would love to hear, which topics\u00a0they are interested in, which\u00a0band would they prefer to listen to,\u00a0what is the form of the event that\u00a0suits them most, what is it that they\u00a0expect?\nDuring the event, if it is of an educational\u00a0character, the task of the lecturer\u00a0or the person giving presentation is\u00a0to keep the attention of participants.\u00a0As we are all very busy during the day,\u00a0it is no wonder that we will mainly\u00a0choose to be passive listeners, unless\u00a0the lecturer stimulates attention and\u00a0makes sure that we understand that\u00a0what they talk about is useful or at\u00a0least interesting for us.\u00a0The attention of the audience reaches\u00a0its peak at the beginning and at\u00a0the end of presentation.\u00a0During the presentation, concentration\u00a0naturally drops.\nThere are various techniques and\u00a0approaches\u00a0that lecturers are using\u00a0in order to keep the attention of the\u00a0participants.\n1. Asking questions.\nPeople remember\u00a0maximum 30% of what they\u00a0hear, but they memorize 85% of the\u00a0questions they are asked. This includes\u00a0rhetorical questions as well.\nmotivate attendees\n2.\u00a0Motivation to take notes.\nIf the\u00a0participants take notes, that will also\u00a0have positive effects on their attention,\u00a0particularly if, on that occasion,\u00a0they use the images and key words.\n3.\u00a0Activity.\nOrganize games, or some\u00a0other activity or few minutes standing\u00a0exercise.\u00a0That will stimulate heartbeats, so\u00a0the heart will feed the brain with\u00a0more blood, which is a natural way\u00a0to increase concentration and involvement.\n4. Use of analogies and metaphors.\nThis is the way of helping listeners\u00a0to understand and memorize what\u00a0you talk about.\u00a0The more complex the topic, the\u00a0better\u00a0it is to simplify it with a metaphor.\n5.\u00a0Ending on time.\nBe brief and clear,\u00a0and end the lecture/presentation\u00a0on time, or even slightly earlier.\u00a0This is the way to pleasantly surprise\u00a0the audience and give them some\u00a0space to keep their attention on the\u00a0most significant items.\nApart from attention-keeping techniques,\u00a0there are other ways to involve\u00a0participants into event, during its\u00a0course.\nPolling on the spot. \nCarry out poll\u00a0on the spot, during the conference or\u00a0some other event.\u00a0Modern technologies enable simple\u00a0polling of all attendees by tablets or\u00a0even mobile phones.\u00a0In this way, the participants really participate\u00a0in the event, they learn about\u00a0opinions and attitudes of others, they\u00a0can see to what extent their opinions\u00a0are similar or not.\u00a0This can provoke further discussions\u00a0and make the event complete.\nDivision of participants into teams.\u00a0\nParticipants can divided into groups\u00a0with the purpose of discussion, resolving\u00a0some cases from practice, project\u00a0teams, with the task to think up\u00a0the name for their group.\u00a0This is the way to indirectly \u201cmake\u201d\u00a0them participate, while the relations\namong them will be deepened.\nGraffiti boards. \nPlace large boards\u00a0(for writing with markers or chalk) to\u00a0the noticeable position and motivate\u00a0participants to be creative and to\u00a0write some messages, express their\u00a0opinions, draw something.\u00a0They can also display photos from previous\u00a0events, etc.\ninvolve your attendees\nPecha Kucha. \nPecha Kucha 20×20 or\u00a010×10 (10 slides for 10 seconds each)\u00a0is a style and form of presentation, of\u00a0which the objective is to make quicker\u00a0and more concise presentation, in\u00a0order to keep attention.\u00a0It usually involves several speakers\u00a0and topics that are alternating.\nIn order to keep participants and their\u00a0involvement even after the event,\u00a0so called \u201coffsite\u201d events are being\u00a0organized, of which the aim is amusement\u00a0of participants, like happy\u00a0hours, parties, sightseeing, etc.\nOne of the simplest ways to keep the\u00a0participants involved in conference\u00a0after the event is to make sure that\u00a0they feel cosy and comfortable, so\u00a0that they do not \u201cescape\u201d on breaks\u00a0between the lectures.\u00a0Make \u201clounge\u201d atmosphere in break\u00a0rooms, where they can have some\u00a0coffee and water, free Wi-Fi internet,\u00a0and the possibility of charging their\u00a0mobile phones and tablets.\nTo sum up everything, the event\u00a0will have a positive feedback to the\u00a0extent to which the attendees actively\u00a0participate.\nThe post Create meetings with active engaged audience appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2014-10-24T12:27:56+02:00", "date_modified": "2018-01-04T11:51:53+01:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Conceptual-image-of-businesste-56689559.jpg", "tags": [ "event organizers", "events", "participants", "Pecha Kucha", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-portal-www-kongresniturizam-com-a-paradise-for-event-organizers/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-portal-www-kongresniturizam-com-a-paradise-for-event-organizers/", "title": "NEW PORTAL www.kongresniturizam.com \u2013 A PARADISE FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS", "content_html": "![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Gdin-Ivan-Milic2.jpg\")
Web portal www.kongresniturizam.com was launched in 2006, as the first web portal specialized in meetings industry and business travel in the South-Eastern Europe. During the first 6 years of business, it has achieved successful and impressive results, recognized by the meetings industry and the event organizers, as a unique online space for both presentation and search for conference capabilities for event organization in the region.
During 2013, this specialized web portal underwent a serious programming and a visual redesign, which involved the whole team of professionals in the course of a few months.
\nOn that occasion, we have the opportunity to talk to Mr Ivan Milic, the sales director of the company The Best Solutions, which operates though this portal.
\nWhen we see a person, what we first notice is a physical appearance. It is the same in business, the first impression which we get about one product or a service comes from its visual presentation or packaging. That is why we dedicated a lot of attention to the appearance of the portal, mainly presentations of destinations and our members, hotels, venues and agencies.
\nThe accent is on the contents of presentations and a clear and neat presentation of all the information which may be important for someone who is looking for an adequate hotel, venue or agency.
\nThere is no information, required by an organizer, which cannot be found in the presentation, let\u2019s assume, of one hotel, and which cannot be noticed within a few seconds. Just to list a few, from meeting halls and accommodation capacities, photo gallery, tabular view of the meeting halls and its capacities including photos, free Wi-Fi if provided, coffee break rooms, natural light, possibility to drive a car into the hall. Hotel facilities are observed immediately, as well as the existing technical equipment in the meeting halls. It also provides direct contacts, the list of all satisfied clients and many other things.
\nOn the other hand, presentations of destinations (Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania) give a very clear review of the information relevant for foreign organizers. The most important pieces of information giving the insight into facilities and potentials of one ![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika_kongresni_01.jpg\")
destination, provided for organization of all kinds events, have been singled out. This type of information includes direct flights to the destination, the biggest congress capacities in the country, number of hotels, ICCA list ranking, world celebrities originating from that country, and similar.
Optimization of the portal with the latest standards for internet explorers is something that goes without saying.
\nEvent organizers come from various industries and professions. Each event has its own goal, the target group and the budget. The criteria for selection of venue and appropriate agency are different. Therefore, the starting point for searching does not have to be the same for everybody.
\nThe most important pieces of information giving the insight into facilities and potentials of one destination, provided for organization of all kinds events, have been singled out.
\nFrom that reason, we have developed the possibility of searching which ensures that each user of the portal can find necessary information in the easiest way for them. There is a classical search by venue or by type of service that is needed. For those whose starting criterion for choosing hotel or agency is a geographic location, there is a search by map. In case when the crucial information for event organization is whether there are direct flights from the starting location to the very destination, there is an innovative and a unique search by flights. It gives the information about the countries which have the direct flights to the SEE countries, with the information which airlines fly on those routes.
\nTalking about search by venue, I cannot but to mention the detailed search, which enables the organizers to find, with only one click, the hotel which meets all their requirements. At the same time, they can select the desired region and the surroundings, then, the required number of rooms and the conference hall capacities, type and categorization of the venue; they can choose the specific amenity and just click \u201csearch\u201d. Within a few seconds, they will see the list of potentially suitable hotels. The time that they used to spend searching for the information in order to make such list, can be measured by days.
\nIn preparation of a certain event, the organizers usually analyze great number of proposals. Some are taken from the websites, some from the received mails, telephone calls\u2026
\nThe accent is on the contents of presentations and a clear and neat presentation of all the information which may be important for someone who is looking for an adequate hotel, venue or agency.
\nThe criteria can be various, such as location, accommodation capacities, number and capacities of conference halls, facilities provided, etc. It is necessary to select those which are the most suitable in terms of the given criteria and to make a narrow selection. Such selection is usually presented to the chief or the management board, who ask for the arguments and reasons for such choice.
\nThat can all finally turn to quite a mess of information and documentation.
\nFrom that reason we created, on the portal www.kongresniturizam.com , a type of online working space for event organizers. By simple registration and opening of the user account, the organizers are enabled, in organization of events, to add to their list all hotels or venues which is potentially suitable for them.
\nThe next step w![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika_kongresni_05.jpg\")
hich largely makes the job of organizer easier is the possibility of making comparison between all selected hotels/venues for that particular event. With only one click, you will see the tabular review of the selected hotels with comparative review of number of rooms, conference halls, their capacities, various facilities and other parameters. It is easy to observe the advantages of each of them, and to choose a hotel which meets the required criteria for that particular event in the best way possible.
We have developed the possibility of searching which ensures that each user of the portal can find necessary information in the easiest way for them.
\nThe event planners can independently search the portal by all aforesaid methods, as well as create their own user account which will enable them to make comparisons between all selected venues.
\nThat is the data base which comprises 250 hotels, venues and agencies from the region of the South Eastern Europe.
\nThe other way is to contact our professional team, which gathers the professionals with a long-lasting experience and a good knowledge of the regional market, and who will help them in analysing of the information they need and getting the best proposal.
\nI need to mention that both types of services we offer for the event organizers are free of charge.
\n\nThe post NEW PORTAL www.kongresniturizam.com – A PARADISE FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Web portal www.kongresniturizam.com was launched in 2006, as the first web portal specialized in meetings industry and business travel in the South-Eastern Europe. During the first 6 years of business, it has achieved successful and impressive results, recognized by the meetings industry and the event organizers, as a unique online space for both presentation and search for conference capabilities for event organization in the region.\nDuring 2013, this specialized web portal underwent a serious programming and a visual redesign, which involved the whole team of professionals in the course of a few months.\nOn that occasion, we have the opportunity to talk to Mr Ivan Milic, the sales director of the company The Best Solutions, which operates though this portal.\n1. This year, the web portal www.kongresniturizam.com was completely redesigned. Could you tell us something more about its new appearance?\nWhen we see a person, what we first notice is a physical appearance. It is the same in business, the first impression which we get about one product or a service comes from its visual presentation or packaging. That is why we dedicated a lot of attention to the appearance of the portal, mainly presentations of destinations and our members, hotels, venues and agencies.\n On the portal www.kongresniturizam.com we created a type of online working space for event organizers. \nThe accent is on the contents of presentations and a clear and neat presentation of all the information which may be important for someone who is looking for an adequate hotel, venue or agency.\nThere is no information, required by an organizer, which cannot be found in the presentation, let\u2019s assume, of one hotel, and which cannot be noticed within a few seconds. Just to list a few, from meeting halls and accommodation capacities, photo gallery, tabular view of the meeting halls and its capacities including photos, free Wi-Fi if provided, coffee break rooms, natural light, possibility to drive a car into the hall. Hotel facilities are observed immediately, as well as the existing technical equipment in the meeting halls. It also provides direct contacts, the list of all satisfied clients and many other things.\nOn the other hand, presentations of destinations (Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Bulgaria, Romania) give a very clear review of the information relevant for foreign organizers. The most important pieces of information giving the insight into facilities and potentials of one destination, provided for organization of all kinds events, have been singled out. This type of information includes direct flights to the destination, the biggest congress capacities in the country, number of hotels, ICCA list ranking, world celebrities originating from that country, and similar.\nOptimization of the portal with the latest standards for internet explorers is something that goes without saying.\n2. You were talking about multiple-criteria searching methods. What is it actually about?\nEvent organizers come from various industries and professions. Each event has its own goal, the target group and the budget. The criteria for selection of venue and appropriate agency are different. Therefore, the starting point for searching does not have to be the same for everybody.\n\n The most important pieces of information giving the insight into facilities and potentials of one destination, provided for organization of all kinds events, have been singled out. \n\nFrom that reason, we have developed the possibility of searching which ensures that each user of the portal can find necessary information in the easiest way for them. There is a classical search by venue or by type of service that is needed. For those whose starting criterion for choosing hotel or agency is a geographic location, there is a search by map. In case when the crucial information for event organization is whether there are direct flights from the starting location to the very destination, there is an innovative and a unique search by flights. It gives the information about the countries which have the direct flights to the SEE countries, with the information which airlines fly on those routes.\nTalking about search by venue, I cannot but to mention the detailed search, which enables the organizers to find, with only one click, the hotel which meets all their requirements. At the same time, they can select the desired region and the surroundings, then, the required number of rooms and the conference hall capacities, type and categorization of the venue; they can choose the specific amenity and just click \u201csearch\u201d. Within a few seconds, they will see the list of potentially suitable hotels. The time that they used to spend searching for the information in order to make such list, can be measured by days.\n3. What is it that enables the organizers to choose the appropriate hotel or venue more easily? \nIn preparation of a certain event, the organizers usually analyze great number of proposals. Some are taken from the websites, some from the received mails, telephone calls\u2026\n\nThe accent is on the contents of presentations and a clear and neat presentation of all the information which may be important for someone who is looking for an adequate hotel, venue or agency.\n\nThe criteria can be various, such as location, accommodation capacities, number and capacities of conference halls, facilities provided, etc. It is necessary to select those which are the most suitable in terms of the given criteria and to make a narrow selection. Such selection is usually presented to the chief or the management board, who ask for the arguments and reasons for such choice.\nThat can all finally turn to quite a mess of information and documentation.\nFrom that reason we created, on the portal www.kongresniturizam.com , a type of online working space for event organizers. By simple registration and opening of the user account, the organizers are enabled, in organization of events, to add to their list all hotels or venues which is potentially suitable for them.\nThe next step which largely makes the job of organizer easier is the possibility of making comparison between all selected hotels/venues for that particular event. With only one click, you will see the tabular review of the selected hotels with comparative review of number of rooms, conference halls, their capacities, various facilities and other parameters. It is easy to observe the advantages of each of them, and to choose a hotel which meets the required criteria for that particular event in the best way possible.\n4. What are the ways in which the event planners can use the portal www.kongresniturizam.com?\n\n We have developed the possibility of searching which ensures that each user of the portal can find necessary information in the easiest way for them.\n\nThe event planners can independently search the portal by all aforesaid methods, as well as create their own user account which will enable them to make comparisons between all selected venues.\nThat is the data base which comprises 250 hotels, venues and agencies from the region of the South Eastern Europe.\nThe other way is to contact our professional team, which gathers the professionals with a long-lasting experience and a good knowledge of the regional market, and who will help them in analysing of the information they need and getting the best proposal.\nI need to mention that both types of services we offer for the event organizers are free of charge.\nM.M.\nThe post NEW PORTAL www.kongresniturizam.com – A PARADISE FOR EVENT ORGANIZERS appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2013-11-20T12:32:11+01:00", "date_modified": "2015-03-30T11:39:19+02:00", "author": { "name": "Miona Milic", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/miona/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG-20240224-WA0003-e1728981138373.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/slika_kongresni_01.jpg", "tags": [ "event organizers", "events", "kongresniturizam.com", "portal", "Hot topics" ] } ] }