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According to the survey, event planners take experience design into account in event planning, while 66.7% of them think creating experiences has become a MUST (Chart 1).

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They achieve this objective by using interesting, unusual concepts (55.6%), as well as choosing unusual venues for their events (22.2%). Event planners say that they tackle experience design also with the help of advanced technologies and social media, as well as by incorporating the element of surprise, planning beyond the agenda, and the like (Chart 2).

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Event planners try to create experiences at their events in different ways. These are mostly events that feature intimate setting, they are of en highly produced and include learning about the city culture and land marks, planning events beyond the agenda, receptions and dinner in interesting places or unusual spaces, concerts, art performances, and dance and air show performances. Special platforms are used for group activities of all participants, which also requires placing print and media materials and the like. Some of the planners who took part in the survey organized and designed kinetic interactive games, while others – like M2Communications, creative, experience design & event production agency – even organized an Expedition to Mars \"\ud83d\ude42\"

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Expedition to Mars

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Expedition to Mars is a conceptual project developed for Delta Motors to launch the new BMW X3. The expedition brought together more than 600 members to explore the Red Planet and introduce the new BMW model.

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The expedition crew had the opportunity to experience a cosmic journey from Earth to the southern hemisphere of the Red Planet. They were welcomed by space stewardesses who took them on a shuttle trip, passing through a tunnel whose design was inspired by spacecraft interior. The experience of cosmic travel was further boosted using animated videos on LED screens and sound and special effects.

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The backdrop was made up of a slew of sci-fi themes and an 8K panoramic view of Mars, projected on the biggest canvas ever used at an event in Serbia (37m x 5m). The main part of the event kicked off with a video message from the BMW research center on Earth, announcing the arrival of the Explorer One shuttle with the first models of the new BMW X3. The animated video of the shuttle descending on the BMW space station on Mars was accompanied by special effects and communication between the mission control and the commander, followed by the shuttle door opening for a spectacular reveal of the cars on the stage.

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The evening continued with the first interplanetary party featuring DJ Miss Millie and Girls, Boys and Toys. Three futuristic domes were set up to represent the research stations, which were the event activations: Test Drive Station (VR activation X3 Exploring Mars), Memories from Mars (chroma-key photos from Mars), and Microgravity Bar.

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In 55.6% of cases, event planners get feedback from participants about their needs, impressions, and experiences from events by talking to them. Online questionnaires are used by 33.3%, and just over 10% have participants send their opinion on their own (Chart 3).

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Slightly more than half of the survey respondents have made a mobile app for some of their events (Chart 4), and just over a third of them have attended or organized an event based on XD (Chart 5).\"\"

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Direct communication and personal contact with clients and participants remain the most important measure of the success of the event, mobile applications are developed for individual events in order to increase interaction and the whole experience, and events based on the XD in the region of SE Europe will be very popular in the near future.

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The post Creating an Experience Is a MUST appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

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Event planners have the ability to provide much more than booking accommodation, organizing transfer, dinners, and similar typical activities.

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Implementing CSR activities in an event contributes to creating greater value of the event itself, engaging the participants, and a good shared feeling of everyone attending

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Miona Milic
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because something is done for the benefit of others. This feeling will emerge as the most important one for most guests. The venue was very beautiful, the food was fantastic, the hosts were more than courteous, and everything was really up to par. But, man, today I helped alongside others a sick child to afford treatment, the homeless to have something to eat, we landscaped a park, and the toy that we made together with our colleagues will end up in an orphan\u2019s hands… NOW, THAT is a good feeling! It was good to be part of this story! This impression will most likely spontaneously spread over social media because people crave positive experiences and the feeling that as individuals they can make a difference, contribute and be part of something important or big.

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Event planners often wonder how they can motivate and inspire their attendees, and CSR activities do exactly that. Giving \u2013 in every sense of the word \u2013 is stimulating, inspiring and, ultimately, contagious. As Kathy Kalvin, CEO and President of the United Nations Foundation, said: \u201cGiving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.\u201d

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In this issue of SEEbtm you\u2019ll find a lot of practical tips and ideas for what, how and why to do something and good real-life examples, as well as get inspired to inspire others. When you start thinking about it, it\u2019s absurd how simple implementing these activities is \u2013 often requiring only someone to REMEMBER it can be done. And that\u2019s how big things happen.

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\u201cHelp others without any reason and give without the
\nexpectation of receiving anything in return.\u201d
\n\u2013 Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

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Miona Milic,
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The post Bring CSR into Your Next Event – Introduction in 28th Issue of SEEbtm Magazine appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "Event planners have the ability to provide much more than booking accommodation, organizing transfer, dinners, and similar typical activities.\nImplementing CSR activities in an event contributes to creating greater value of the event itself, engaging the participants, and a good shared feeling of everyone attending\nMiona Milic\nbecause something is done for the benefit of others. This feeling will emerge as the most important one for most guests. The venue was very beautiful, the food was fantastic, the hosts were more than courteous, and everything was really up to par. But, man, today I helped alongside others a sick child to afford treatment, the homeless to have something to eat, we landscaped a park, and the toy that we made together with our colleagues will end up in an orphan\u2019s hands… NOW, THAT is a good feeling! It was good to be part of this story! This impression will most likely spontaneously spread over social media because people crave positive experiences and the feeling that as individuals they can make a difference, contribute and be part of something important or big.\nEvent planners often wonder how they can motivate and inspire their attendees, and CSR activities do exactly that. Giving \u2013 in every sense of the word \u2013 is stimulating, inspiring and, ultimately, contagious. As Kathy Kalvin, CEO and President of the United Nations Foundation, said: \u201cGiving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.\u201d\nIn this issue of SEEbtm you\u2019ll find a lot of practical tips and ideas for what, how and why to do something and good real-life examples, as well as get inspired to inspire others. When you start thinking about it, it\u2019s absurd how simple implementing these activities is \u2013 often requiring only someone to REMEMBER it can be done. And that\u2019s how big things happen.\n\u201cHelp others without any reason and give without the\nexpectation of receiving anything in return.\u201d\n\u2013 Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart\nMiona Milic,\nEditor-in-Chief\nThe post Bring CSR into Your Next Event – Introduction in 28th Issue of SEEbtm Magazine appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2018-11-06T15:53:36+01:00", "date_modified": "2018-11-06T15:53:36+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/cover-photo.jpg", "tags": [ "csr activities", "event planners", "events", "Hot topics", "MUST READ" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/mce-south-europe-2016-taking-place-rome-italy/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/mce-south-europe-2016-taking-place-rome-italy/", "title": "MCE South Europe 2016 taking place in Rome, Italy", "content_html": "

In period from 13th to 15th November, at Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center will be held MCE South Europe 2016.

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\"MCESouth European destinations in the form of Tourism Boards and Convention Bureaus as well as MICE suppliers as Hotels, PCO\u2019s, DMC\u2019s, Congress Centres, Transportation Companies, AV Suppliers, Restaurants etc., will represent their services towards these selected key planners.

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The unique 2,5 days\u2019 boutique event format allows all participants to get to know each other well.

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Spending time together assures potential business partners not only to connect but also to build on the aspects of understanding and trust.
\nThe cleaver program put together by Europe Congress\u00a0mixes event essentials as pre-scheduled and match-made meetings with networking, socializing and key-note sessions.
\nThe keynote educational program is being led by the Meetology Lab, a long standing partner of Europe Congress, with a formidable reputation in the field of interpersonal communication.

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Meetology Lab CEO, Jonathan Bradshaw will next to delivering ground breaking presentations also be performing as the moderator of the forum.

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Asking Managing Director of Europe Congress, Alain Pallas, about the confirmation of the event in Rome, he stated: \u201cIn coordination with several partners from Rome, we\u2019re glad to have been able to announce Rome as the destination for the forum.
\nThe Sheraton Rome will form the host venue of the event, with all B2B meetings, keynotes, lunches, breaks and other networking ongoing.
\nWe\u2019re already looking much forward bringing everyone together there, support new business relations and work towards a profitable outcome for all involved.\u2019\u2019

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Key benefits:

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Participants are 60 Convention Bureaus and MICE Providers from South European Countries\u00a0(Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, etc.).

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Also, 80-100 leading event planners and decision makers will participate\u00a0in their organization of:

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The post MCE South Europe 2016 taking place in Rome, Italy appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "In period from 13th to 15th November, at Sheraton Roma Hotel & Conference Center will be held MCE South Europe 2016.\nSouth European destinations in the form of Tourism Boards and Convention Bureaus as well as MICE suppliers as Hotels, PCO\u2019s, DMC\u2019s, Congress Centres, Transportation Companies, AV Suppliers, Restaurants etc., will represent their services towards these selected key planners.\nThe unique 2,5 days\u2019 boutique event format allows all participants to get to know each other well.\nSpending time together assures potential business partners not only to connect but also to build on the aspects of understanding and trust.\nThe cleaver program put together by Europe Congress\u00a0mixes event essentials as pre-scheduled and match-made meetings with networking, socializing and key-note sessions.\nThe keynote educational program is being led by the Meetology Lab, a long standing partner of Europe Congress, with a formidable reputation in the field of interpersonal communication.\nMeetology Lab CEO, Jonathan Bradshaw will next to delivering ground breaking presentations also be performing as the moderator of the forum.\nAsking Managing Director of Europe Congress, Alain Pallas, about the confirmation of the event in Rome, he stated: \u201cIn coordination with several partners from Rome, we\u2019re glad to have been able to announce Rome as the destination for the forum.\nThe Sheraton Rome will form the host venue of the event, with all B2B meetings, keynotes, lunches, breaks and other networking ongoing.\nWe\u2019re already looking much forward bringing everyone together there, support new business relations and work towards a profitable outcome for all involved.\u2019\u2019\nKey benefits:\n\n\u00a0 2,5 days MICE one-stop-shop B2B forum; 13th -15th November 2016;\nMinimum of 30 to 35 pre-scheduled and match-made one-to-one meetings with hosted buyers most likely to be your next business partners. Scheduling organized by organizer;\n80-100 qualified, reference checked and high volume MICE event producing hosted buyers meet with exclusive 60 Convention Bureaus and MICE Providers from South Europe only;\nBoutique event format to maximize connectivity\u2019s: Total of up to 200 persons remain together for the event days: No visitors;\nNumerous educational sessions by Meetology Lab: Jonathan Bradshaw, and others;\nSouth Europe promotional sessions emphasizing the potential of South Europe\nSocial sessions offering full catering such as coffee breaks, luncheons, welcome reception, dinners and an after dinner party to increase interaction;\nEndless networking opportunities with buyers with interest and business for South Europe.\n\n\nParticipants are 60 Convention Bureaus and MICE Providers from South European Countries\u00a0(Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Italy, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Slovenia, etc.).\nAlso, 80-100 leading event planners and decision makers will participate\u00a0in their organization of:\n\nGermany, Austria, Switzerland: 20%\nUnited Kingdom & Ireland: 15%\nFrance, Benelux & Scandinavia: 20%\nCentral & Eastern Europe: 10%\nRussia & CIS: 10%\nMiddle East & Asia: 15%\nNorth America: 10%\n\nThe post MCE South Europe 2016 taking place in Rome, Italy appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-07-01T12:56:09+02:00", "date_modified": "2016-07-01T12:56:09+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/MCE-South-Europe-Rome-2016.png", "tags": [ "event planners", "hosted buyer", "mce south europe", "MICE", "rome", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-to-organize-an-event-in-south-east-europe/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-to-organize-an-event-in-south-east-europe/", "title": "How to organize an event in South East Europe?", "content_html": "

When organizing an event many planners have to make important and not easy decisions, such as choosing a right destination, hotel, venue or an agency, checking out are there direct flights from their delegate\u2019s locations to those destinations, and so on. Of course, they need to negotiate and make agreements with local suppliers.

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During the whole process event planners also have to make sure to stay within the budget and time frame. We can all agree that this is not an easy job.

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SEEmice.com
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In order to help event planners with choosing the best destination and\u00a0 finding the right venue in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania,… \u2013 in South East Europe in one word, portal www.SEEmice.com was established 9 years ago. And today, www.SEEmice.com, with over 230 meeting suppliers, remains the\u00a0leading online tool in South East Europe for event planning.

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SEEmice.com, together with its sister website www.kongresniturizam.com, for almost 10 years successfully connects event organizers \u2013 buyers with meeting suppliers in South East Europe. Today, many of the respective companies, such as Astra Zeneca, Henkel, Bosch, Berlin-Chemie, Strabag etc., are regular users of this websites.

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Search is everything, just looking is nothing

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In order to fulfill the needs of #eventprofs SEEmice.com was continuously improved during the years, and latest was at the end of 2015, when it was completely redesigned and made responsive on all devices.

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Presentations of destinations, hotels, venues and agencies are enriched and made according to the event planners standards.

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With all-time updated and all-in-one-place presentations of previously checked hotels, venues and suppliers, finding the best location and venue for the event is very easy.

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Thanks to multi-criteria search options, every user of the portal has the easiest way to find the best choice, according to their needs.

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Organizers can use QUICK SEARCH to find what they need in just one click. For fine tuning, they can go to the DETAILED SEARCH.

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Also, on HOME page there is an option to just click on type of the venue or service that they need, and the results will be shown in broad listing.

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\"SEEmice.com\"
SEEmice.com
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After the search, users may add their favorites to MY SELECTION and SEND them RF\u00a0(separately or one RFP for all selected). Those RFPs goes directly to the suppliers, with notification that they contact them via SEEmice.com.\u00a0This gives them benefits with obligation of fast response and guaranteed best-price at the moment. And for SEEmice.com team this gives the evidence that they are doing job right.

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Thanks to the SEARCH FLIGHTS planners can find out in which country of\u00a0South East Europe\u00a0exists\u00a0DIRECT FLIGHTS\u00a0from delegate destinations!

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If planners don\u2019t have time to search suppliers by themselves, they can always contact the team of SEEmice.com on office@seemice.com, which will help them and provide the best offers which will satisfy their needs.

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The post How to organize an event in South East Europe? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.

\n", "content_text": "When organizing an event many planners have to make important and not easy decisions, such as choosing a right destination, hotel, venue or an agency, checking out are there direct flights from their delegate\u2019s locations to those destinations, and so on. Of course, they need to negotiate and make agreements with local suppliers.\nDuring the whole process event planners also have to make sure to stay within the budget and time frame. We can all agree that this is not an easy job.\nSEEmice.com\nIn order to help event planners with choosing the best destination and\u00a0 finding the right venue in Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Montenegro, Bulgaria, Romania,… \u2013 in South East Europe in one word, portal www.SEEmice.com was established 9 years ago. And today, www.SEEmice.com, with over 230 meeting suppliers, remains the\u00a0leading online tool in South East Europe for event planning.\nSEEmice.com, together with its sister website www.kongresniturizam.com, for almost 10 years successfully connects event organizers \u2013 buyers with meeting suppliers in South East Europe. Today, many of the respective companies, such as Astra Zeneca, Henkel, Bosch, Berlin-Chemie, Strabag etc., are regular users of this websites.\nSearch is everything, just looking is nothing\nIn order to fulfill the needs of #eventprofs SEEmice.com was continuously improved during the years, and latest was at the end of 2015, when it was completely redesigned and made responsive on all devices.\nPresentations of destinations, hotels, venues and agencies are enriched and made according to the event planners standards.\nWith all-time updated and all-in-one-place presentations of previously checked hotels, venues and suppliers, finding the best location and venue for the event is very easy.\nThanks to multi-criteria search options, every user of the portal has the easiest way to find the best choice, according to their needs.\nOrganizers can use QUICK SEARCH to find what they need in just one click. For fine tuning, they can go to the DETAILED SEARCH.\nAlso, on HOME page there is an option to just click on type of the venue or service that they need, and the results will be shown in broad listing.\nSEEmice.com\nAfter the search, users may add their favorites to MY SELECTION and SEND them RF\u00a0(separately or one RFP for all selected). Those RFPs goes directly to the suppliers, with notification that they contact them via SEEmice.com.\u00a0This gives them benefits with obligation of fast response and guaranteed best-price at the moment. And for SEEmice.com team this gives the evidence that they are doing job right.\nThanks to the SEARCH FLIGHTS planners can find out in which country of\u00a0South East Europe\u00a0exists\u00a0DIRECT FLIGHTS\u00a0from delegate destinations!\nIf planners don\u2019t have time to search suppliers by themselves, they can always contact the team of SEEmice.com on office@seemice.com, which will help them and provide the best offers which will satisfy their needs.\nThe post How to organize an event in South East Europe? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-12-18T14:39:41+01:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-18T12:01:07+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/seemice_cover_012.jpg", "tags": [ "event planners", "event planning", "meetings industry", "seemice.com", "south east europe", "Hot topics" ] } ] }