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The cover stories in our issues \u2013 carefully planned, elaborated, and laid out \u2013 proved to be interesting, useful, and important for everyone involved in this highly dynamic industry. Our main guideline was the fact that many things are unavailable in our market, and this could be different. There were many unanswered questions that we tried to answer. Many things had never been attempted in practice, and we expounded on them.
\nWe tried to bring and implement new event planning trends to the SEE region. Adapt options to the circumstances specific to this area and expand horizons. One issue after another, our surveys illustrate a clear, precise, and above all accurate, picture of each of the topics they zoom in on. That is a special point of pride. Of course, we are also proud of every praise and suggestion offered up by our readers. After all, our value is measured by how much we are perceived as a relevant knowledge hub by those who are professionals in this field. Our goal is to make things easier and help both present and future event professionals. That is why this anniversary issue contains a retrospective of select articles that generated the most interest – Writing an Effective RFP, What Is Incentive Travel and Happy Team Is a Good Team. Enjoy!
The post The Best of SEEbtm appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Over the last decade, SEEbtm magazine has been trying to pick out the most compelling topics referring to the MICE industry and event management.\nThe cover stories in our issues \u2013 carefully planned, elaborated, and laid out \u2013 proved to be interesting, useful, and important for everyone involved in this highly dynamic industry. Our main guideline was the fact that many things are unavailable in our market, and this could be different. There were many unanswered questions that we tried to answer. Many things had never been attempted in practice, and we expounded on them.\nWe tried to bring and implement new event planning trends to the SEE region. Adapt options to the circumstances specific to this area and expand horizons. One issue after another, our surveys illustrate a clear, precise, and above all accurate, picture of each of the topics they zoom in on. That is a special point of pride. Of course, we are also proud of every praise and suggestion offered up by our readers. After all, our value is measured by how much we are perceived as a relevant knowledge hub by those who are professionals in this field. Our goal is to make things easier and help both present and future event professionals. That is why this anniversary issue contains a retrospective of select articles that generated the most interest – Writing an Effective RFP, What Is Incentive Travel and Happy Team Is a Good Team. Enjoy! \nThe post The Best of SEEbtm appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-12-16T14:34:18+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-12-16T14:34:18+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/naslovna-123.jpg", "tags": [ "event organization", "mice industry", "retrospective", "Experts opinions", "MUST READ" ], "summary": "Over the last decade, SEEbtm magazine has been trying to pick out the most compelling topics referring to the MICE industry and event management." }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/seebtm-party-2018/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/seebtm-party-2018/", "title": "SEEbtm Party 2018", "content_html": "Organized by Portal Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm magazine, the region\u2019s meetings industry get-together took place on November 15th, 2018 at the now traditional venue \u2013 restaurant Kalemegdanska terasa in Belgrade. The event was attended by around 250 people.
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The photo wall was again made of wood pallets covered in original decorations \u2013 the recognizable Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm logo in 3D \u2013 announcing another SEEbtm Awards
\nceremony. The lamps and hand-made paper flowers in various sizes, some of which had 15 inches in diameter, featuring corporate colors \u2013 gold, navy, white, and black \u2013 perfectly complemented the wood backdrop and further accentuated what was supposed to draw attention. This was the spot where all the guests wanted to take pictures. In harmony with the flowers\u2019 colors, in blue and gold, during the evening the guests were served branded
\nfortune cookies with motivational messages. Among the messages were also some funny ones, which made the guests smile.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-6.jpg\")
Since the guests at the last SEEbtm Party loved taking photos with the Polaroid, us being in the digital age and rarely having a physical photograph as a keepsake, once again the hostesses took photos and placed hashtag stickers on the instant snapshots \u2013 #SEEbtmParty, #Kongresniturizam, and #SEEbtmAwards. The mood was excellent thanks to the host, as well as the Balkan Express band, and the party kept going until late in the evening.
\nCSR was again an inevitable part of the SEEbtm Party this year \u2013 in the form of a fundraiser. The entire amount of 190,000.00 RSD, collected through symbolic event tickets priced at 999.00 RSD, was donated this year to the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which focuses on educating children between three and a half and five and a half years of age who are unable to attend pre-school. They, as well as SEEbtm Party organizers, believe that every child can become a champion if given sufficient attention, support, and love.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-5.jpg\")
The attitude towards the child during this period can play a key role in realizing his or her potential. At the event, the Novak Djokovic Foundation was represented by their Project Manager Marko Kovacevic, who made a speech and thanked everyone who helped the Foundation\u2019s efforts by \u201cbuying\u201d the ticket.
\nEvery guest received a gift bag containing the last issue of SEEbtm, a badge with the universal message on the importance of donating, and a bookmarker with the same motif.
\nAnd since that SEEbtm issue centered on socially responsible activities, the organizers had special pens made for the guests depicting how small steps lead to big things, and how the seeds of attention, love, and kindness that we show others pay off in many ways. The special pens contain a lavender seed. When the pen is used up, it can be placed in a pot
\nof soil and after a week\u2019s watering the seed grows.
Read on to find out what the guests had to say about the SEEbtm Party, how it went, and what was the vibe like…
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Pavlica Papovic, MPC Holding
\nIt was my first time to join the SEEbtm Party. I wasn\u2019t surprised at all by the excellent organization of the event since I have learnt by now that excellent organization is no surprise
\nwhen it comes to Kongresniturizam. The venue itself, food, wine, and music were absolutely exquisite. Being a jury member this year, the final list of awards particularly made me happy realizing there were many voters who shared my opinion. Congratulations on your excellency and keep it that way in the future!
Ivana Zivkov, Galileo Adriatic
\nI take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful SEEbtm Party. I\u2019d like to congratulate the team of portal Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm magazine for great organized party, I really enjoyed all presentations, as well as food and music. Many thanks for the wonderful photos and for all of the work you did to host us.
\nDijana Pateros, ProCredit Bank
\nAn important highlight to the end of my year will also be the fantastic party organised by the team of SEEbtm magazine and portal Kongresniturizam. Conceptually planned to the very last detail, an extremely pleasant atmosphere \u2013 all the elements of a successful party were there. As someone who is in charge of organising corporate events and team building, I know very well how difficult it is to keep everything under control, be innovative, creative, to offer new experiences, and most importantly \u2013 to inspire teams to greatness in their future endeavours. On that November evening, this team did exactly that, at the Kalemegdanska Terasa. Congratulations on this! I would like also to emphasise the philanthropic aspect of the event and the donations made by the guests to help the work done by the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Raising awareness and social responsibility should become the norm at these kinds of events \u2013 only by working together can we accomplish great things!
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-3-7.jpg\")
Sanja Poposka, Exor Eti d.o.o.
\nRegarding the SEEbtm Party, we just have the words of praise. The hosts welcomed us warmly, the hostesses were especially kind, the organization was excellent. We enjoyed great music and a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the new contacts we have met, we met old acquaintances. And we were especially pleased to meet all of you, with whom we just had the opportunity to communicate electronically.
\nNeferteta Krstic, SEVOI Group
\nIt was a great honor and a pleasure for the first time to be a member of the expert jury for SEEbtm Awards. A fantastic celebration in a traditionally good place that we always like to respond to. We are looking forward seeing you again! Thanks once more for the shown trust.
\nThe post SEEbtm Party 2018 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "November 2018 was dominated by the SEEbtm Party, when, for the seventh time, representatives of hotels, hotel chains, event venues, convention centers, agencies, and event planning companies were gathered along with other industry stakeholders and influencers.\nOrganized by Portal Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm magazine, the region\u2019s meetings industry get-together took place on November 15th, 2018 at the now traditional venue \u2013 restaurant Kalemegdanska terasa in Belgrade. The event was attended by around 250 people.\n\nThe photo wall was again made of wood pallets covered in original decorations \u2013 the recognizable Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm logo in 3D \u2013 announcing another SEEbtm Awards\nceremony. The lamps and hand-made paper flowers in various sizes, some of which had 15 inches in diameter, featuring corporate colors \u2013 gold, navy, white, and black \u2013 perfectly complemented the wood backdrop and further accentuated what was supposed to draw attention. This was the spot where all the guests wanted to take pictures. In harmony with the flowers\u2019 colors, in blue and gold, during the evening the guests were served branded\nfortune cookies with motivational messages. Among the messages were also some funny ones, which made the guests smile.\n\nSince the guests at the last SEEbtm Party loved taking photos with the Polaroid, us being in the digital age and rarely having a physical photograph as a keepsake, once again the hostesses took photos and placed hashtag stickers on the instant snapshots \u2013 #SEEbtmParty, #Kongresniturizam, and #SEEbtmAwards. The mood was excellent thanks to the host, as well as the Balkan Express band, and the party kept going until late in the evening.\nBe what you want to see in others\nCSR was again an inevitable part of the SEEbtm Party this year \u2013 in the form of a fundraiser. The entire amount of 190,000.00 RSD, collected through symbolic event tickets priced at 999.00 RSD, was donated this year to the Novak Djokovic Foundation, which focuses on educating children between three and a half and five and a half years of age who are unable to attend pre-school. They, as well as SEEbtm Party organizers, believe that every child can become a champion if given sufficient attention, support, and love.\n\nThe attitude towards the child during this period can play a key role in realizing his or her potential. At the event, the Novak Djokovic Foundation was represented by their Project Manager Marko Kovacevic, who made a speech and thanked everyone who helped the Foundation\u2019s efforts by \u201cbuying\u201d the ticket.\nEvery guest received a gift bag containing the last issue of SEEbtm, a badge with the universal message on the importance of donating, and a bookmarker with the same motif.\nAnd since that SEEbtm issue centered on socially responsible activities, the organizers had special pens made for the guests depicting how small steps lead to big things, and how the seeds of attention, love, and kindness that we show others pay off in many ways. The special pens contain a lavender seed. When the pen is used up, it can be placed in a pot\nof soil and after a week\u2019s watering the seed grows.\nRead on to find out what the guests had to say about the SEEbtm Party, how it went, and what was the vibe like…\n\nPavlica Papovic, MPC Holding\nIt was my first time to join the SEEbtm Party. I wasn\u2019t surprised at all by the excellent organization of the event since I have learnt by now that excellent organization is no surprise\nwhen it comes to Kongresniturizam. The venue itself, food, wine, and music were absolutely exquisite. Being a jury member this year, the final list of awards particularly made me happy realizing there were many voters who shared my opinion. Congratulations on your excellency and keep it that way in the future!\nIvana Zivkov, Galileo Adriatic\nI take this opportunity to thank you for the wonderful SEEbtm Party. I\u2019d like to congratulate the team of portal Kongresniturizam and SEEbtm magazine for great organized party, I really enjoyed all presentations, as well as food and music. Many thanks for the wonderful photos and for all of the work you did to host us.\nDijana Pateros, ProCredit Bank\nAn important highlight to the end of my year will also be the fantastic party organised by the team of SEEbtm magazine and portal Kongresniturizam. Conceptually planned to the very last detail, an extremely pleasant atmosphere \u2013 all the elements of a successful party were there. As someone who is in charge of organising corporate events and team building, I know very well how difficult it is to keep everything under control, be innovative, creative, to offer new experiences, and most importantly \u2013 to inspire teams to greatness in their future endeavours. On that November evening, this team did exactly that, at the Kalemegdanska Terasa. Congratulations on this! I would like also to emphasise the philanthropic aspect of the event and the donations made by the guests to help the work done by the Novak Djokovic Foundation. Raising awareness and social responsibility should become the norm at these kinds of events \u2013 only by working together can we accomplish great things!\n\nSanja Poposka, Exor Eti d.o.o.\nRegarding the SEEbtm Party, we just have the words of praise. The hosts welcomed us warmly, the hostesses were especially kind, the organization was excellent. We enjoyed great music and a relaxed atmosphere. In addition to the new contacts we have met, we met old acquaintances. And we were especially pleased to meet all of you, with whom we just had the opportunity to communicate electronically.\nNeferteta Krstic, SEVOI Group\nIt was a great honor and a pleasure for the first time to be a member of the expert jury for SEEbtm Awards. A fantastic celebration in a traditionally good place that we always like to respond to. We are looking forward seeing you again! Thanks once more for the shown trust.\nThe post SEEbtm Party 2018 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-05-07T10:40:49+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-05-07T10:40:49+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/naslovna-82.jpg", "tags": [ "Kalemegdanska terasa", "mice industry", "region", "EVENT ORGANIZATION", "Events from practice", "MUST READ" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-did-the-awards-for-the-mice-industry-come-about/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/how-did-the-awards-for-the-mice-industry-come-about/", "title": "How Did the Awards for the MICE Industry Come About?", "content_html": "Different topics came up, and Leonarda said that, given their experience and in the absence of appropriate literature in this area, they should launch a magazine. A magazine that would primarily connect the region\u2019s MICE industry and hotels, agencies, companies, and event planners. A magazine that would provide useful information, ideas, and insights into trends in event management. Considering that they had already received requests from the industry to launch this type of magazine, although she might not know, Leonarda\u2019s suggestion that day was the make-or-break point.
\nAlthough she had no journalistic knowledge or experience, thanks to her organizational and managerial skills and her belief in success, Miona took on the editor role for the future
\nmagazine. Expectations of both the company and the industry were high. With work, effort,
\nexperience in the MICE industry, and creativity, SEE business travel & meetings \u2013 or SEEbtm \u2013 was born. A magazine that met and perhaps exceeded the expectations.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-2-6.jpg\")
Six years on, there was a need to acknowledge those hotels that are the leaders in organizing events, those that are the first choice for corporate clients and organized business
\ngroups. Both for personal and business satisfaction, and as a guideline for future events and companies that need venues and hotels. But also as a good business practice model for other hotels for MICE tourism. The already established SEEbtm magazine and regional
\nportal Kongresniturizam have turned out as the logical initiators and founders of MICE tourism awards \u2013 SEEbtm Awards. In 2016, the most important awards in MICE tourism were launched. Not only because they are organized and awarded by the leading regional event planning portal Kongresniturizam and the specialized magazine SEEbtm, but because the best are voted by the audience, those who organize the events. Those whose voice is actually the most valued.
In Belgrade on November 15th, 2018, the region\u2019s MICE industry traditionally gathered for the seventh time at the SEEbtm Party, which became very important for everybody in the MICE industry and event management. At this event, for the second time, prestigious
\nawards were given \u2013 SEEbtm Awards \u2013 to the best hotels and venues in the region\u2019s MICE tourism and meetings industry. Wanting to give the awards even greater credibility and weight, Miona and Ivan decided to form a special jury. A jury of people who are involved in event organization or decide about it on behalf of their companies. That\u2019s how the SEEbtm Awards became the only awards in the region, and beyond, related to MICE tourism that are awarded by the industry itself! There is no greater recognition for a hotel than when a guest, in this case corporate guests who are some of the most demanding and biggest spenders, acknowledges and chooses it as the best in a particular category.
![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/foto-1-10.jpg\")
All of the above gave results, and the competition for the SEEbtm Awards 2018 was fierce. More so because the nominated hotels and venues included the very best in their categories. The importance of this award for hotels is illustrated by a fact that this year, as many as 8,700 people voted!
Check out what the winners say about SEEbtm Awards and SEEbtm Party!
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The post How Did the Awards for the MICE Industry Come About? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Back in 2009, founders of Kongresniturizam.com, Miona and Ivan Milic, were sitting in one Montenegrin hotel and enjoying an informal business conversation with the hotel\u2019s Sales and Marketing Manager, Leonarda (then) Djinovic, whom they had known for several years through working together.\nDifferent topics came up, and Leonarda said that, given their experience and in the absence of appropriate literature in this area, they should launch a magazine. A magazine that would primarily connect the region\u2019s MICE industry and hotels, agencies, companies, and event planners. A magazine that would provide useful information, ideas, and insights into trends in event management. Considering that they had already received requests from the industry to launch this type of magazine, although she might not know, Leonarda\u2019s suggestion that day was the make-or-break point.\nAlthough she had no journalistic knowledge or experience, thanks to her organizational and managerial skills and her belief in success, Miona took on the editor role for the future\nmagazine. Expectations of both the company and the industry were high. With work, effort,\nexperience in the MICE industry, and creativity, SEE business travel & meetings \u2013 or SEEbtm \u2013 was born. A magazine that met and perhaps exceeded the expectations.\n\nSix years on, there was a need to acknowledge those hotels that are the leaders in organizing events, those that are the first choice for corporate clients and organized business\ngroups. Both for personal and business satisfaction, and as a guideline for future events and companies that need venues and hotels. But also as a good business practice model for other hotels for MICE tourism. The already established SEEbtm magazine and regional\nportal Kongresniturizam have turned out as the logical initiators and founders of MICE tourism awards \u2013 SEEbtm Awards. In 2016, the most important awards in MICE tourism were launched. Not only because they are organized and awarded by the leading regional event planning portal Kongresniturizam and the specialized magazine SEEbtm, but because the best are voted by the audience, those who organize the events. Those whose voice is actually the most valued.\nIn Belgrade on November 15th, 2018, the region\u2019s MICE industry traditionally gathered for the seventh time at the SEEbtm Party, which became very important for everybody in the MICE industry and event management. At this event, for the second time, prestigious\nawards were given \u2013 SEEbtm Awards \u2013 to the best hotels and venues in the region\u2019s MICE tourism and meetings industry. Wanting to give the awards even greater credibility and weight, Miona and Ivan decided to form a special jury. A jury of people who are involved in event organization or decide about it on behalf of their companies. That\u2019s how the SEEbtm Awards became the only awards in the region, and beyond, related to MICE tourism that are awarded by the industry itself! There is no greater recognition for a hotel than when a guest, in this case corporate guests who are some of the most demanding and biggest spenders, acknowledges and chooses it as the best in a particular category.\nAll of the above gave results, and the competition for the SEEbtm Awards 2018 was fierce. More so because the nominated hotels and venues included the very best in their categories. The importance of this award for hotels is illustrated by a fact that this year, as many as 8,700 people voted!\nCheck out what the winners say about SEEbtm Awards and SEEbtm Party!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post How Did the Awards for the MICE Industry Come About? appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-04-18T15:52:17+02:00", "date_modified": "2019-04-18T15:54:29+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/naslovna-78.jpg", "tags": [ "mice industry", "SEEbtm Party", "Experts opinions", "Hot topics", "MUST READ" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-book-for-the-mice-industry-business-events-by-dr-rob-davidson/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/new-book-for-the-mice-industry-business-events-by-dr-rob-davidson/", "title": "New book for the MICE industry: Business Events, by Dr Rob Davidson", "content_html": "The 450-pages book brings together for the first time a complete analysis of all the principal sectors of our industry: corporate meetings, incentive travel, association conferences, political events, awards ceremonies, exhibitions and the important SMERF segment of the market (social, military, educational, religious and fraternal events). Each of these chapters looks in depth at the particular characteristics of each sector and offers expert advice on how such events should be planned in order to ensure their success.
\nThese chapters are followed by others focusing on destination marketing (the role of convention bureaus), sustainability, technology, ethics, education and training for business events. In each chapter, there are detailed case-studies from all over the world, offering examples of best practice and valuable insights from experienced managers working in each type of business event.
\nBusiness Events has been written for managers in all sectors of the MICE industry, as well as for university students taking courses in this subject or considering the MICE industry as a career option. It is Rob Davidson\u2019s fourth book on this subject. The other titles are:
\n* Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences, Conventions and Business Events
\n* Winning Meetings and Events for Your Venue
\n* Business Travel
\nRob Davidson said: \u201cIn many ways, this book is my gift to the industry that I have devoted my life to for 20 years. It is based on my own knowledge as well as guidance from respected professionals who are active in each of the sectors covered. This book could not have been written without their valuable advice and support. It is ideal for people seeking new ideas and a fresh overview of this industry \u2013 the \u2018big picture\u2019 of all the opportunities for planning successful business events that achieve their objectives in a sustainable, ethical way, while making full use of the latest developments in information technology. It was fun and fascinating to research and write Business Events, and I hope that those preparing for a career in our industry, as well as those already employed in it, will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it\u201d.
\nThe book is available here.
\nThe post New book for the MICE industry: Business Events, by Dr Rob Davidson appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Business Events, a new book by Dr Rob Davidson, the Managing Director of MICE Knowledge and Professor of MICE Management in four European universities, was launched at IBTM World in Barcelona.\nThe 450-pages book brings together for the first time a complete analysis of all the principal sectors of our industry: corporate meetings, incentive travel, association conferences, political events, awards ceremonies, exhibitions and the important SMERF segment of the market (social, military, educational, religious and fraternal events). Each of these chapters looks in depth at the particular characteristics of each sector and offers expert advice on how such events should be planned in order to ensure their success.\nThese chapters are followed by others focusing on destination marketing (the role of convention bureaus), sustainability, technology, ethics, education and training for business events. In each chapter, there are detailed case-studies from all over the world, offering examples of best practice and valuable insights from experienced managers working in each type of business event.\nBusiness Events has been written for managers in all sectors of the MICE industry, as well as for university students taking courses in this subject or considering the MICE industry as a career option. It is Rob Davidson\u2019s fourth book on this subject. The other titles are:\n* Marketing Destinations and Venues for Conferences, Conventions and Business Events\n* Winning Meetings and Events for Your Venue\n* Business Travel\nRob Davidson said: \u201cIn many ways, this book is my gift to the industry that I have devoted my life to for 20 years. It is based on my own knowledge as well as guidance from respected professionals who are active in each of the sectors covered. This book could not have been written without their valuable advice and support. It is ideal for people seeking new ideas and a fresh overview of this industry \u2013 the \u2018big picture\u2019 of all the opportunities for planning successful business events that achieve their objectives in a sustainable, ethical way, while making full use of the latest developments in information technology. It was fun and fascinating to research and write Business Events, and I hope that those preparing for a career in our industry, as well as those already employed in it, will enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it\u201d.\nThe book is available here.\nThe post New book for the MICE industry: Business Events, by Dr Rob Davidson appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2019-02-18T11:48:34+01:00", "date_modified": "2019-02-18T11:48:34+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-seebtm.com_.jpg", "tags": [ "business events", "mice industry", "new book", "rob davidson", "MUST READ", "NEWS", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/prague-will-host-icca-congress-2017/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/prague-will-host-icca-congress-2017/", "title": "Prague Will Host ICCA Congress 2017", "content_html": "Prague Convention Bureau and other Local Host Committee representatives received, on November 16th, the\u00a0formal handover of ICCA Congress flag from the 2016 Congress hosts during the Congress Closing Ceremony in Malaysia.
\n\u00a0\u201cOur Czech hosts really grabbed the opportunity to\u00a0showcase why they were awarded the chance to host the ICCA Congress, and let our members know they will be intellectually stimulated at the 2017 Congress as well as inspired by the city itself\u201d, said Martin Sirk, ICCA CEO.
\n![\"Czech](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Czech_team_during_the_official_handover_in_Kuching.jpg\")
ICCA stands for the International Congress and Convention Association that represents the\u00a0main specialists in MICE industry and comprises over 1,000 member companies and organisations in over 90\u00a0countries worldwide. Specialised in the international association meetings sector, ICCA offers unrivalled data, communication channels, and business development opportunities. The annual ICCA Congress serves as a platform for networking, education and\u00a0best practice sharing for the association\u2019s members.
\nRoman Mu\u0161ka, Managing Director at Prague Convention Bureau said: \u201cBased on our estimates, around 1,200 event planners and association representatives could attend the Congress in Prague, which would be a record number in the whole ICCA Congress history. A key contribution of this event to Prague lies in increasing awareness about MICE opportunities of Prague and the Czech Republic as destination.\u201d
\nThe post Prague Will Host ICCA Congress 2017 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "City of Prague, Czech capital, will welcome MICE professionals including top planners from all over the world for the 56th Congress of\u00a0the\u00a0International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), which will take place between 12th and 15th November 2017.\nPrague Convention Bureau and other Local Host Committee representatives received, on November 16th, the\u00a0formal handover of ICCA Congress flag from the 2016 Congress hosts during the Congress Closing Ceremony in Malaysia.\n\u00a0\u201cOur Czech hosts really grabbed the opportunity to\u00a0showcase why they were awarded the chance to host the ICCA Congress, and let our members know they will be intellectually stimulated at the 2017 Congress as well as inspired by the city itself\u201d, said Martin Sirk, ICCA CEO.\nCzech team during the official handover in Kuching\nICCA stands for the International Congress and Convention Association that represents the\u00a0main specialists in MICE industry and comprises over 1,000 member companies and organisations in over 90\u00a0countries worldwide. Specialised in the international association meetings sector, ICCA offers unrivalled data, communication channels, and business development opportunities. The annual ICCA Congress serves as a platform for networking, education and\u00a0best practice sharing for the association\u2019s members.\nRoman Mu\u0161ka, Managing Director at Prague Convention Bureau said: \u201cBased on our estimates, around 1,200 event planners and association representatives could attend the Congress in Prague, which would be a record number in the whole ICCA Congress history. A key contribution of this event to Prague lies in increasing awareness about MICE opportunities of Prague and the Czech Republic as destination.\u201d\nThe post Prague Will Host ICCA Congress 2017 appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-12-13T15:57:30+01:00", "date_modified": "2016-12-13T16:09:31+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/2017_ICCA_Congress_Prague_Logo.jpg", "tags": [ "Convention Bureau Prague", "ICCA Congress 2017", "mice industry", "Prague ICCA Congress 2017", "News and events" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-refugee-crisis-and-paris-attacks-effects-of-the-unfortunate-events-in-europe-on-the-mice-industry/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/the-refugee-crisis-and-paris-attacks-effects-of-the-unfortunate-events-in-europe-on-the-mice-industry/", "title": "The refugee crisis and Paris attacks \u2013 Effects of the Unfortunate Events in Europe on the MICE industry", "content_html": "History will surely remember 2015 as a year of record\u00a0breaking\u00a0migrations of people searching for security and fleeing wars.
\nWe asked convention bureaus how\u00a0much\u00a0impact has migration had on\u00a0organizing\u00a0and running events in European\u00a0cities.\u00a0Although the overall impression is\u00a0that they avoid talking about the topic,\u00a0some of them that did comment\u00a0are the London & Partners, Vienna\u00a0Convention\u00a0Bureau, Amsterdam\u00a0Marketing, Madrid Convention Bureau,\u00a0and Serbia Convention Bureau.
\nMost of these Convention bureaus\u00a0believe\u00a0that the refugee crisis has no\u00a0special impact on MICE tourism in\u00a0their countries and they have no statistical\u00a0data about events cancellations\u00a0due to the problem.
\nAlso, there is a tendency to turn these\u00a0events into opportunities, chances\u00a0to prove the safety of a destination\u00a0exceeding any negative effects.
\u201cIt\u2019s too soon to know if the last\u00a0Middle East migrations have affected\u00a0the meetings industry in Madrid;\u00a0it is reasonable to think that\u00a0these population movements won\u2019t\u00a0be a crisis factor for us: we belong\u00a0to a country traditionally chosen as\u00a0a destination by migrants coming\u00a0from the African North, and this\u00a0fact\u00a0has never been a parameter\u00a0for the evolution of this specialized\u00a0tourism\u00a0segment.\u00a0What we should do \u2013 due to the\u00a0political\u00a0and safety situation of the\u00a0Middle\u00a0Eastern and Northern African\u00a0countries \u2013 is use the advantage\u00a0to become first choice for companies\u00a0and associations looking for\u00a0safer Mediterranean and South European\u00a0destinations,\u201d says the Madrid\u00a0Convention Bureau.
\n![\"bigstock-Team-of-friends-showing-unity--37117480\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Team-of-friends-showing-unity-37117480.jpg\")
\u201cWe notice how carefully customers\u00a0decide on European destinations,\u201d\u00a0notes the Serbia Convention\u00a0Bureau.
\n\u201cCertain events \u2013 even big\u00a0conferences\u00a0\u2013 are getting cancelled\u00a0or having their venues changed.\u00a0The tendency is less present in Serbia,\u00a0since these challenges are not\u00a0affecting\u00a0us as much as they are other\u00a0countries.
\nAlthough there are indications that\u00a0we could benefit from these developments,\u00a0due to the decision\u00a0of some organizers to move their\u00a0events to Serbia, the fact is that\u00a0long-term instability benefits no\u00a0one and the whole industry is wishing\u00a0for a soon and permanent\u00a0solution\u00a0to the ongoing troubles,\u201d\u00a0concludes the Serbia Convention\u00a0Bureau.
Meanwhile, security and safety concerns\u00a0have overtaken cost control\u00a0as the number one priority of corporate\u00a0executives when considering\u00a0business travel growth, according to\u00a0new research from American\u00a0Express\u00a0Global Business Travel (GBT).*
\n[quote_box_center]* The Barometer released during\u00a0the GBT\u2019s 25th annual EVP,\u00a0held in Paris. The Barometer\u00a0was prepared by Concomitance\u00a0from interviews with 580\u00a0persons in charge of corporate\u00a0travel budgets and possessing\u00a0an aggregated expenditure\u00a0of \u20ac1.3 bn.\u00a0The interviewees were spread\u00a0over companies based in 10\u00a0major\u00a0European countries.[/quote_box_center]
\nSadly, at the end of 2015 another event\u00a0took place and shook the globe,\u00a0at the same time touching on many\u00a0industries \u2013 event organizing in Europe\u00a0being among them.\u00a0The horrific November attack in Paris\u00a0caused justified fear and certain\u00a0discomfort in organizing larger gatherings.
\nAccording to the responses\u00a0of other Convention bureaus, their\u00a0cities\u00a0saw no cancellations of already\u00a0arranged events, while \u2013 for example\u00a0\u2013 a Michelin event for 550 people\u00a0was requested to be moved from\u00a0Paris to Amsterdam. Paris events\u00a0were\u00a0getting cancelled, but not in large\u00a0numbers.
![\"Paris\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/paris2.jpg\")
Music events certainly\u00a0were\u00a0getting cancelled, while U2\u2019s\u00a0performance\u00a0planned for November\u00a0was moved to December.
\nAs for the movie industry, Jane Got\u00a0a Gun featuring Natalie Portman and\u00a0Bridge of Spies, where Steven Spielberg,\u00a0Mark Rylance and Amy Ryan\u00a0were\u00a0scheduled to appear, saw the\u00a0cancelling\u00a0of their promotions.
\nThe Airbnb Open conference that\u00a0takes place in Paris where more than\u00a06,000 attendees reportedly visit\u00a0from over 100 countries across the\u00a0globe has been cancelled.
Currently, the company has over\u00a0600 employees in the city, as well\u00a0as 5,000 Airbnb hosts and \u201csuperhosts\u201d\u00a0in town who attended the conference.
\nNow, organizers are looking for \u201csafe\u00a0destinations\u201d for their conferences,\u00a0conventions, or meetings, somewhat\u00a0more carefully than under normal circumstances.\u00a0We can say that everyone is aware\u00a0of and following the situation in Europe,\u00a0and by this working on promoting\u00a0their destinations as safe for\u00a0event organizing. They are expecting\u00a0everything to get back to normal,\u00a0without any major effects on MICE\u00a0tourism.
\nThis is evident in some of the 2016\u00a0plans noted by Convention bureaus\u00a0from across Europe.
![\"bigstock-a-crowd-of-people-at-a-concert-80271962\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-a-crowd-of-people-at-a-concert-80271962.jpg\")
\u201c2015 has been a fantastic year for\u00a0London\u2019s MICE sector, we\u2019ve had some\u00a0great events coming, and returning,\u00a0to the city, such as the European\u00a0Society of Cardiology congress,\u00a0which broke all previous\u00a0records\u00a0of\u00a0attendance,\u00a0London Technology\u00a0Week,\u00a0and Advertising\u00a0Week\u00a0Europe.\u00a02016 is set to be equally\u00a0successful\u00a0with great new events\u00a0taking\u00a0place\u00a0in the capital including\u00a0New Scientist\u00a0Live, which will demonstrate\u00a0how\u00a0science and technology\u00a0can improve\u00a0lives and shape\u00a0society, and the AI\u00a0Summit, which will explore the possible\u00a0applications of Artificial Intelligence\u00a0for business purposes.\u201d-\u00a0Tracy\u00a0Halliwell,\u00a0Director\u00a0of Business\u00a0Tourism\u00a0& Major Events at London\u00a0& Partners.
\n\u201cIn the meetings industry market,\u00a0we are confident that there will be\u00a0a continuous\u00a0increase of the activity\u00a0in Madrid; overall in the incentives\u00a0and corporate sector, as the companies\u00a0are investing more budget than\u00a0in these last years of economic\u00a0crisis and it appears that Madrid is\u00a0awakening more and more\u00a0interest\u00a0between event organizers.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0David\u00a0Noack, Director of the Madrid\u00a0Convention Bureau.
\nThe post The refugee crisis and Paris attacks – Effects of the Unfortunate Events in Europe on the MICE industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Perhaps it is too soon to analyze the effects of the refugee crisis on the MICE tourism\u00a0in Europe and the region, but we should look back and revisit last year\u2019s\u00a0events\u00a0at the start of 2016.\nHistory will surely remember 2015 as a year of record\u00a0breaking\u00a0migrations of people searching for security and fleeing wars.\nWe asked convention bureaus how\u00a0much\u00a0impact has migration had on\u00a0organizing\u00a0and running events in European\u00a0cities.\u00a0Although the overall impression is\u00a0that they avoid talking about the topic,\u00a0some of them that did comment\u00a0are the London & Partners, Vienna\u00a0Convention\u00a0Bureau, Amsterdam\u00a0Marketing, Madrid Convention Bureau,\u00a0and Serbia Convention Bureau.\nMost of these Convention bureaus\u00a0believe\u00a0that the refugee crisis has no\u00a0special impact on MICE tourism in\u00a0their countries and they have no statistical\u00a0data about events cancellations\u00a0due to the problem.\nAlso, there is a tendency to turn these\u00a0events into opportunities, chances\u00a0to prove the safety of a destination\u00a0exceeding any negative effects.\n\u201cIt\u2019s too soon to know if the last\u00a0Middle East migrations have affected\u00a0the meetings industry in Madrid;\u00a0it is reasonable to think that\u00a0these population movements won\u2019t\u00a0be a crisis factor for us: we belong\u00a0to a country traditionally chosen as\u00a0a destination by migrants coming\u00a0from the African North, and this\u00a0fact\u00a0has never been a parameter\u00a0for the evolution of this specialized\u00a0tourism\u00a0segment.\u00a0What we should do \u2013 due to the\u00a0political\u00a0and safety situation of the\u00a0Middle\u00a0Eastern and Northern African\u00a0countries \u2013 is use the advantage\u00a0to become first choice for companies\u00a0and associations looking for\u00a0safer Mediterranean and South European\u00a0destinations,\u201d says the Madrid\u00a0Convention Bureau.\n\n\u201cWe notice how carefully customers\u00a0decide on European destinations,\u201d\u00a0notes the Serbia Convention\u00a0Bureau.\n\u201cCertain events \u2013 even big\u00a0conferences\u00a0\u2013 are getting cancelled\u00a0or having their venues changed.\u00a0The tendency is less present in Serbia,\u00a0since these challenges are not\u00a0affecting\u00a0us as much as they are other\u00a0countries.\nAlthough there are indications that\u00a0we could benefit from these developments,\u00a0due to the decision\u00a0of some organizers to move their\u00a0events to Serbia, the fact is that\u00a0long-term instability benefits no\u00a0one and the whole industry is wishing\u00a0for a soon and permanent\u00a0solution\u00a0to the ongoing troubles,\u201d\u00a0concludes the Serbia Convention\u00a0Bureau.\nMeanwhile, security and safety concerns\u00a0have overtaken cost control\u00a0as the number one priority of corporate\u00a0executives when considering\u00a0business travel growth, according to\u00a0new research from American\u00a0Express\u00a0Global Business Travel (GBT).*\n[quote_box_center]* The Barometer released during\u00a0the GBT\u2019s 25th annual EVP,\u00a0held in Paris. The Barometer\u00a0was prepared by Concomitance\u00a0from interviews with 580\u00a0persons in charge of corporate\u00a0travel budgets and possessing\u00a0an aggregated expenditure\u00a0of \u20ac1.3 bn.\u00a0The interviewees were spread\u00a0over companies based in 10\u00a0major\u00a0European countries.[/quote_box_center]\nSadly, at the end of 2015 another event\u00a0took place and shook the globe,\u00a0at the same time touching on many\u00a0industries \u2013 event organizing in Europe\u00a0being among them.\u00a0The horrific November attack in Paris\u00a0caused justified fear and certain\u00a0discomfort in organizing larger gatherings.\nAccording to the responses\u00a0of other Convention bureaus, their\u00a0cities\u00a0saw no cancellations of already\u00a0arranged events, while \u2013 for example\u00a0\u2013 a Michelin event for 550 people\u00a0was requested to be moved from\u00a0Paris to Amsterdam. Paris events\u00a0were\u00a0getting cancelled, but not in large\u00a0numbers.\nParis\nMusic events certainly\u00a0were\u00a0getting cancelled, while U2\u2019s\u00a0performance\u00a0planned for November\u00a0was moved to December.\nAs for the movie industry, Jane Got\u00a0a Gun featuring Natalie Portman and\u00a0Bridge of Spies, where Steven Spielberg,\u00a0Mark Rylance and Amy Ryan\u00a0were\u00a0scheduled to appear, saw the\u00a0cancelling\u00a0of their promotions.\nThe Airbnb Open conference that\u00a0takes place in Paris where more than\u00a06,000 attendees reportedly visit\u00a0from over 100 countries across the\u00a0globe has been cancelled.\nCurrently, the company has over\u00a0600 employees in the city, as well\u00a0as 5,000 Airbnb hosts and \u201csuperhosts\u201d\u00a0in town who attended the conference.\nNow, organizers are looking for \u201csafe\u00a0destinations\u201d for their conferences,\u00a0conventions, or meetings, somewhat\u00a0more carefully than under normal circumstances.\u00a0We can say that everyone is aware\u00a0of and following the situation in Europe,\u00a0and by this working on promoting\u00a0their destinations as safe for\u00a0event organizing. They are expecting\u00a0everything to get back to normal,\u00a0without any major effects on MICE\u00a0tourism.\nThis is evident in some of the 2016\u00a0plans noted by Convention bureaus\u00a0from across Europe.\n\n\u201c2015 has been a fantastic year for\u00a0London\u2019s MICE sector, we\u2019ve had some\u00a0great events coming, and returning,\u00a0to the city, such as the European\u00a0Society of Cardiology congress,\u00a0which broke all previous\u00a0records\u00a0of\u00a0attendance,\u00a0London Technology\u00a0Week,\u00a0and Advertising\u00a0Week\u00a0Europe.\u00a02016 is set to be equally\u00a0successful\u00a0with great new events\u00a0taking\u00a0place\u00a0in the capital including\u00a0New Scientist\u00a0Live, which will demonstrate\u00a0how\u00a0science and technology\u00a0can improve\u00a0lives and shape\u00a0society, and the AI\u00a0Summit, which will explore the possible\u00a0applications of Artificial Intelligence\u00a0for business purposes.\u201d-\u00a0Tracy\u00a0Halliwell,\u00a0Director\u00a0of Business\u00a0Tourism\u00a0& Major Events at London\u00a0& Partners.\n\u201cIn the meetings industry market,\u00a0we are confident that there will be\u00a0a continuous\u00a0increase of the activity\u00a0in Madrid; overall in the incentives\u00a0and corporate sector, as the companies\u00a0are investing more budget than\u00a0in these last years of economic\u00a0crisis and it appears that Madrid is\u00a0awakening more and more\u00a0interest\u00a0between event organizers.\u201d\u00a0\u2013\u00a0David\u00a0Noack, Director of the Madrid\u00a0Convention Bureau.\nThe post The refugee crisis and Paris attacks – Effects of the Unfortunate Events in Europe on the MICE industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2016-03-29T14:56:41+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-18T11:51:46+01:00", "author": { "name": "Svetlana Gavric", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/author/ceca/", "avatar": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Ceca.jpg" }, "image": "https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Pocetna1a.jpg", "tags": [ "convention buerau", "Madrid Convention Bureau", "mice industry", "Paris", "serbia convention buerau", "Hot topics" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/a-hashtag-guide-for-mice-tourism-and-event-management/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/a-hashtag-guide-for-mice-tourism-and-event-management/", "title": "A hashtag (#) guide for MICE tourism and event management", "content_html": "Hashtags are widely used in MICE tourism and event management. You can use them to keep up with happenings at various events, join in on issues that interest you, keep up with trends, or even launch your own idea or business.
\nWhat is the hashtag (#)?
\nYou can say that hashtags represent keywords that define a certain event, target group, mood, products, or campaign. They are also used for association with a certain trend or expressing feelings.
\nA hashtag can contain more than one word \u2013 you just need to write it without any spaces \u2013 and higher readability can be achieved by capitalising each word.
\n![\"Tweet\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/tweet1-copy.jpg\")
Hashtags are most often seen on Twitter, where they make most sense, although it also has a role in searching or reaching a specific target audience, mood, or key moments on other social media (Instagram, Facebook).
\nWhat are hashtags for?
\nUsing these tags is the easiest way to join in on an issue, discussion, or trend \u2013 regardless of where you are or whether you are invited.
\nWhether it is a sports event or another kind of competition, you can share your impressions and observations, as well as monitor comments made by all who typed the hashtag relating to the event.
\nThe same applies to discussing a new movie or TV show, some political or economic event or a celebrity. It can mean literally anything that you\u2019re interested in.
\nFor example, while I\u2019m writing this article, one of the topics and hashtags trending on Twitter is #KalamSir. At the moment, people from all over the world who admire the late ex-President of India APJ Abdul Kalam are honouring him by using this hashtag.
\nIn the event industry, you can use hashtags to keep up with events, impressions, and comments at all congresses, meetings, or seminars that are taking place in real time, just by using the tag for the event. You can also share your own experience or impressions, if you\u2019re involved in an event.
\n![\"bigstock-Hands-Holding-Speech-Bubbles-w-82207865\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-Hands-Holding-Speech-Bubbles-w-82207865.jpg\")
In addition, you can keep up with trends and news in MICE tourism and business travel from around the globe by monitoring the appropriate hashtags.\u00a0 More importantly, you can join in.
\nFor example, if you\u2019re interested in hotels or news and trends in MICE tourism from South-East Europe, all you need to do is to type in the search field #KongresniTurizam and you\u2019ll get a list of all postings or tweets that contain this hashtag. The search engine cannot discern capitalised and non-capitalised letters, so you won\u2019t make a mistake if you sometime type out the word differently.
\nNumbers can also be included in hashtags, and the event industry usually uses them to designate the year in which the event is taking place (#confex15, #IMEX15). However, punctuation marks are not supported, so you can forget about quotes, exclamations, or the like.
\nHashtags in event management
\nThe most common and widely spread hashtag in our industry is most certainly #eventprofs. It has wide application, and it is used in tweets that are in any way related to event management or professionals from this field.\u00a0 #meetingprofs also has a similar role.
\n#eventtech relates to all things technology in event management, be it mobile apps, event management and registration software, or promotions of the numerous brand new start-ups in this field.
\n#EventCareers is used for posting stuff about know-how for event planners, as well as recruitment and employment.
\nDid you know?
\nUsing these tags is the easiest way to join in on an issue, discussion, or trend \u2013 regardless of where you are or whether you are invited.
\n#EventJobs serves a similar purpose as the previous hashtag: it pertains to all those looking for work or employment in event management.
\n#eventdesign pertains to designing and decorating events.
\n#event is used for highlighting an event of any kind.
\n#eventplanning, of course, pertains to preparing and planning events.
\n#eventplanner is used in postings that aim to highlight the role of the event planner.
\n#EventTip is added to postings that serve as advice or new ideas for event organisers.
\n#kongresniturizam, #SEEmice, and #SEEbtm are keeping up with hotels, venues, agencies, news, trends, and studies in MICE tourism and event management in South-East Europe
\n#Eventhour, #EventPlannersTalk, and #EventBlogChat are used for chats on Twitter among industry professionals. The discussion takes place, respectively, every Monday and Wednesday from 9 to 10 p.m. BST, while #eventBlogChat is held every first Monday of the month between 9 and 10 p.m. GMT. This is a good opportunity to hear what event professionals from all over the world are talking about, as well as to join in on the conversation. Everyone\u2019s invited.
\n![\"bigstock-The-Power-Of-Hashtags-written--75620968\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock-The-Power-Of-Hashtags-written-75620968.jpg\")
Additional worthwhile items global and regional professional associations in event management. Naturally, every significant association has its own hashtag that is usually its acronym. The same goes for the most important trade fairs and gatherings. Some of these are:
\n#pcma (Professional Convention Management Association)
\n#mpi (Meeting Professionals International)
\n#ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)
\n#asae (American Society of Association Executives)
\n#ises (International Special Events Society)
\n#gmic (Green Meetings Industry Council), #CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) include green travel and eco-events, just like #greenmeetings
\n#CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) pertains to the title of certified event organiser.
\n#ibtm, #imex designate the most important MICE trade shows, and #SEEbtmParty is used for the gathering of event management professionals from the South-East Europe region.
\nYou can see that some hashtags are written in all lower case, and some combine capital and lower case letters. The search engine cannot discern these, so you\u2019ll get it right anyway you write it.
\nSome other hashtags used in event management are also #venue, #hotel, #meeting, #networking, #tradeshow, #MICE, #EventStudents, etc. The list is never final, considering the fact that practically every day you can see a new hashtag that is important to keep up with and/or join.
\nThe post A hashtag (#) guide for MICE tourism and event management appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "On social media, the hashtag is the foundation of communication, signifying either presence or commentary on a certain event, an association with an issue, profession, hobby, opinion… Or simply underlining a certain mood or atmosphere.\nHashtags are widely used in MICE tourism and event management. You can use them to keep up with happenings at various events, join in on issues that interest you, keep up with trends, or even launch your own idea or business.\nWhat is the hashtag (#)?\nThe hashtag as a designation is a word or a phrase that has the hashtag symbol (#) a prefix.\nYou can say that hashtags represent keywords that define a certain event, target group, mood, products, or campaign. They are also used for association with a certain trend or expressing feelings.\nA hashtag can contain more than one word \u2013 you just need to write it without any spaces \u2013 and higher readability can be achieved by capitalising each word.\nTweet\nHashtags are most often seen on Twitter, where they make most sense, although it also has a role in searching or reaching a specific target audience, mood, or key moments on other social media (Instagram, Facebook).\nWhat are hashtags for?\nCommunicating by using hashtags represents a universal language that is not limited by countries or continents.\nUsing these tags is the easiest way to join in on an issue, discussion, or trend \u2013 regardless of where you are or whether you are invited.\nWhether it is a sports event or another kind of competition, you can share your impressions and observations, as well as monitor comments made by all who typed the hashtag relating to the event.\nThe same applies to discussing a new movie or TV show, some political or economic event or a celebrity. It can mean literally anything that you\u2019re interested in.\nFor example, while I\u2019m writing this article, one of the topics and hashtags trending on Twitter is #KalamSir. At the moment, people from all over the world who admire the late ex-President of India APJ Abdul Kalam are honouring him by using this hashtag.\nIn the event industry, you can use hashtags to keep up with events, impressions, and comments at all congresses, meetings, or seminars that are taking place in real time, just by using the tag for the event. You can also share your own experience or impressions, if you\u2019re involved in an event.\n\nIn addition, you can keep up with trends and news in MICE tourism and business travel from around the globe by monitoring the appropriate hashtags.\u00a0 More importantly, you can join in.\nFor example, if you\u2019re interested in hotels or news and trends in MICE tourism from South-East Europe, all you need to do is to type in the search field #KongresniTurizam and you\u2019ll get a list of all postings or tweets that contain this hashtag. The search engine cannot discern capitalised and non-capitalised letters, so you won\u2019t make a mistake if you sometime type out the word differently.\nNumbers can also be included in hashtags, and the event industry usually uses them to designate the year in which the event is taking place (#confex15, #IMEX15). However, punctuation marks are not supported, so you can forget about quotes, exclamations, or the like.\nHashtags in event management\nThe most common and widely spread hashtag in our industry is most certainly #eventprofs. It has wide application, and it is used in tweets that are in any way related to event management or professionals from this field.\u00a0 #meetingprofs also has a similar role.\n#eventtech relates to all things technology in event management, be it mobile apps, event management and registration software, or promotions of the numerous brand new start-ups in this field.\n#EventCareers is used for posting stuff about know-how for event planners, as well as recruitment and employment.\nDid you know?\nUsing these tags is the easiest way to join in on an issue, discussion, or trend \u2013 regardless of where you are or whether you are invited.\n#EventJobs serves a similar purpose as the previous hashtag: it pertains to all those looking for work or employment in event management.\n#eventdesign pertains to designing and decorating events.\n#event is used for highlighting an event of any kind.\n#eventplanning, of course, pertains to preparing and planning events.\n#eventplanner is used in postings that aim to highlight the role of the event planner.\n#EventTip is added to postings that serve as advice or new ideas for event organisers.\n#kongresniturizam, #SEEmice, and #SEEbtm are keeping up with hotels, venues, agencies, news, trends, and studies in MICE tourism and event management in South-East Europe\n#Eventhour, #EventPlannersTalk, and #EventBlogChat are used for chats on Twitter among industry professionals. The discussion takes place, respectively, every Monday and Wednesday from 9 to 10 p.m. BST, while #eventBlogChat is held every first Monday of the month between 9 and 10 p.m. GMT. This is a good opportunity to hear what event professionals from all over the world are talking about, as well as to join in on the conversation. Everyone\u2019s invited.\n\nAdditional worthwhile items global and regional professional associations in event management. Naturally, every significant association has its own hashtag that is usually its acronym. The same goes for the most important trade fairs and gatherings. Some of these are:\n#pcma (Professional Convention Management Association)\n#mpi (Meeting Professionals International)\n#ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)\n#asae (American Society of Association Executives)\n#ises (International Special Events Society)\n#gmic (Green Meetings Industry Council), #CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) include green travel and eco-events, just like #greenmeetings\n#CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) pertains to the title of certified event organiser.\n#ibtm, #imex designate the most important MICE trade shows, and #SEEbtmParty is used for the gathering of event management professionals from the South-East Europe region.\nYou can see that some hashtags are written in all lower case, and some combine capital and lower case letters. The search engine cannot discern these, so you\u2019ll get it right anyway you write it.\nSome other hashtags used in event management are also #venue, #hotel, #meeting, #networking, #tradeshow, #MICE, #EventStudents, etc. The list is never final, considering the fact that practically every day you can see a new hashtag that is important to keep up with and/or join.\nThe post A hashtag (#) guide for MICE tourism and event management appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2015-10-21T10:56:16+02:00", "date_modified": "2017-12-18T12:13:23+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-Hashtag-Torn-Paper-Concept-86376143.jpg", "tags": [ "digital communications", "event management", "hashtag", "mice industry", "social media", "twitter", "MUST READ", "Technology" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/business-city-travel-events-digital-newsstand-for-the-mice-industry/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/business-city-travel-events-digital-newsstand-for-the-mice-industry/", "title": "BUSINESS CITY TRAVEL & EVENTS \u2013 DIGITAL NEWSSTAND FOR THE MICE INDUSTRY", "content_html": "![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/digitalni_kiosk_3.jpg\")
Evolution Media launched Business City Travel & Events, the innovative digital newsstand for the MICE industry that provides a unique, environmentally friendly solution for professionals from the MICE industry.
Professionals from across the globe will be able to read the best magazines, publications and brochures from the MICE sector directly on their tablet or smartphone.
\nEvolution Media, is also making it easier for industry professionals \u2013 hotels, event venues and organizers can upload their marketing materials, brochures, magazines and catalogues to share their businesses with fellow professionals and prospective clients, eliminating printing costs, distribution costs and making stand out in the one-stop digital kiosk.
\nBarcelona based Evolution Media allows industry professionals across the globe to upload their publications into the kiosk at no charge, then a highly cost effective, fee per download, which they can cap to be in full control of their expenditure.
\n![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/digitalni_kiosk_4.jpg\")
To be put simply, the company will only pay for the number of people that view their publication and can choose the maximum number of downloads. For companies with larger amounts of publications, Evolution Media is also allowing them to create their own digital kiosk.
This kiosk allows endless marketing opportunities, with the added bonus of multimedia \u2013 links to company websites, videos, virtual tours and photo galleries and push notifications for added value marketing.
\nWith Business City Travel & Events there are not going to be more catalogues and brochures left behind at international events due to baggage restrictions – potential clients will leave with those publications already on their smartphone or tablet.
\nFor businesses that wish to include their publications in Evolution Media\u2019s kiosk or that wish to publish their own kiosk app, you may contact Business City Travel & Events via e-mail editor@businesscitymagazine, or by phone +34 93 611 4774.
\nThe post BUSINESS CITY TRAVEL & EVENTS – DIGITAL NEWSSTAND FOR THE MICE INDUSTRY appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Evolution Media launched Business City Travel & Events, the innovative digital newsstand for the MICE industry that provides a unique, environmentally friendly solution for professionals from the MICE industry.\nWhat is Business City Travel & Events?\nProfessionals from across the globe will be able to read the best magazines, publications and brochures from the MICE sector directly on their tablet or smartphone.\nBusiness City revolutionizes the MICE experience, making heavy catalogues and brochures a thing of the past!\nEvolution Media, is also making it easier for industry professionals \u2013 hotels, event venues and organizers can upload their marketing materials, brochures, magazines and catalogues to share their businesses with fellow professionals and prospective clients, eliminating printing costs, distribution costs and making stand out in the one-stop digital kiosk.\nHow does it work?\nBarcelona based Evolution Media allows industry professionals across the globe to upload their publications into the kiosk at no charge, then a highly cost effective, fee per download, which they can cap to be in full control of their expenditure.\nTo be put simply, the company will only pay for the number of people that view their publication and can choose the maximum number of downloads. For companies with larger amounts of publications, Evolution Media is also allowing them to create their own digital kiosk.\nThis kiosk allows endless marketing opportunities, with the added bonus of multimedia \u2013 links to company websites, videos, virtual tours and photo galleries and push notifications for added value marketing.\nWith Business City Travel & Events there are not going to be more catalogues and brochures left behind at international events due to baggage restrictions – potential clients will leave with those publications already on their smartphone or tablet.\nFor businesses that wish to include their publications in Evolution Media\u2019s kiosk or that wish to publish their own kiosk app, you may contact Business City Travel & Events via e-mail editor@businesscitymagazine, or by phone +34 93 611 4774.\nThe post BUSINESS CITY TRAVEL & EVENTS – DIGITAL NEWSSTAND FOR THE MICE INDUSTRY appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2014-03-31T10:02:18+02:00", "date_modified": "2015-03-25T16:20:09+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/digitalni_kiosk_4.jpg", "tags": [ "business", "events", "MICE", "mice industry", "newsstand", "Technology" ] }, { "id": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/associations-as-buyers-in-mice-industry/", "url": "https://www.seebtm.com/en/associations-as-buyers-in-mice-industry/", "title": "Associations as Buyers in MICE Industry", "content_html": "![\"People\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Paper_People.jpg\" "\\"People\\"")
Buyers in MICE industry can be categorised in two groups: corporations (oil, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, IT, production, automotive industry, engineering, consulting, banks, insurance, etc.) and associations/societies.
Associations are groups of legal entities and/or natural persons gathered by mutual ideas and goals. In addition, they can be trade associations or professional associations. Based on the geographical span of their members and on the dispersion of their activities and influence, they can be local, regional, national and international.
\nThe core purpose of all associations is to serve the interest of their members.
\nOperation of any association, to put it simply, is based on creating certain benefits for its members aiming at increasing the number of members and the very influence of the association.
\nBenefits from joining an association can be as follows:![\"\"](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/grafikon_eng.jpg\" "\\"grafikon_eng\\"")
-developed database important to the members
\n-enabled networking with target/interest groups
\n-members connecting and getting to know one another, creating the base for them to cooperate and discuss issues regarding their profession or interests
\n-educating own members and other parties indirectly affecting or affected by the association
\n-keeping up with and promoting trends such as market research and prognosis on various issues relevant for a specific area
\n-their influence impacts the creation and improvement of certain industry, profession or idea depending on the purpose of founding the association
\n-heightens credibility and status of those who become its members
\n-organizes informal meetings and entertainment for its members, etc.
\nBased on the above, we can say that the organization of meetings, informal gatherings, boards, through various forms of education, seminars, workshops, to congresses and conferences is indispensable activity of any association/society. This means that, by the nature of their ![\"Membership](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/bigstock_Membership_Application_7851938.jpg\" "\\"")
existence, if they operate as they should and work on fixing their position and influence they more or less deal with event organization.
There are also external specialized management companies (AMC \u2013 Association Management Companies) paid to manage Associations and at the same time organize their meetings and conferences. These management companies basically work as professional conference organizers (PCO) on behalf of the organization they present. They are also identified as buyers in MICE industry.
\nSpeaking of International Associations, the congresses and conferences they organize normally once a year, are enormously important in the first place for the destination and venue of the conference.
\nThe examples of such events are, for instance, the European AIDS Conference held in October 2011, and the Heart Failure Congress announced for May 2012, both in Belgrade. The associations behind these events are the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS), and the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology. Furthermore, in Slovenia 2011 for instance, Ljubljana was home to the international EDTNA/ERCA conference organized by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association / European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA). Also, one of the major events in May 2012 to take place in Slovenia as announced by the Ljubljana Tourist Board (www.visitljubljana.si) is the 35th Congress of the European Accounting Association – EAA. All of these are major and important events, gathering 2-4 thousand delegates from all around the world.
\nSuch international meetings, given that major international associations are ![\"Join](\"https://www.seebtm.com/wp-content/uploads/Join_Us.jpg\" "\\"Join")
behind them, with renowned, prominent experts in relevant fields have impact on the development of science/profession in the countries where such meetings are organized, also, have high media coverage and at the same time they contribute to improving or reinforcing the country\u2019s image. Then, they cover the full accommodation and hotel\u2019s capacities due to a large number of participants, often several thousand, then sponsorships, additional engagement of those participating in the very organization, from the agencies in charge of logistics, accommodation, space branding, pre&post tours, technical equipment, translation services, etc.
Therefore, there is no surprise when you see any MICE players\u2019, in particular those who are service providers, hotels, venues, professional organization agencies etc., eyes light up when they find out that an association is a potential buyer or user of their services.
\nThe things that go through their heads, reasonably though, are: a large meeting, media coverage, high credibility, fine reference for future events, mostly regional and international delegates, high demand for additional pre&post tours.
\nThat is why we can say that associations are cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of buyers in MICE industry.
\n\nThe post Associations as Buyers in MICE Industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.
\n", "content_text": "Buyers in MICE industry can be categorised in two groups: corporations (oil, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, IT, production, automotive industry, engineering, consulting, banks, insurance, etc.) and associations/societies.\nAssociations are groups of legal entities and/or natural persons gathered by mutual ideas and goals. In addition, they can be trade associations or professional associations. Based on the geographical span of their members and on the dispersion of their activities and influence, they can be local, regional, national and international.\nThe core purpose of all associations is to serve the interest of their members.\nOperation of any association, to put it simply, is based on creating certain benefits for its members aiming at increasing the number of members and the very influence of the association.\nBenefits from joining an association can be as follows:\n-developed database important to the members\n-enabled networking with target/interest groups\n-members connecting and getting to know one another, creating the base for them to cooperate and discuss issues regarding their profession or interests\n-educating own members and other parties indirectly affecting or affected by the association\n-keeping up with and promoting trends such as market research and prognosis on various issues relevant for a specific area\n-their influence impacts the creation and improvement of certain industry, profession or idea depending on the purpose of founding the association\n-heightens credibility and status of those who become its members\n-organizes informal meetings and entertainment for its members, etc.\nBased on the above, we can say that the organization of meetings, informal gatherings, boards, through various forms of education, seminars, workshops, to congresses and conferences is indispensable activity of any association/society. This means that, by the nature of their existence, if they operate as they should and work on fixing their position and influence they more or less deal with event organization.\nThere are also external specialized management companies (AMC \u2013 Association Management Companies) paid to manage Associations and at the same time organize their meetings and conferences. These management companies basically work as professional conference organizers (PCO) on behalf of the organization they present. They are also identified as buyers in MICE industry.\nSpeaking of International Associations, the congresses and conferences they organize normally once a year, are enormously important in the first place for the destination and venue of the conference.\nThe examples of such events are, for instance, the European AIDS Conference held in October 2011, and the Heart Failure Congress announced for May 2012, both in Belgrade. The associations behind these events are the European AIDS Clinical Society (EACS), and the Heart Failure Association of the European Society of Cardiology. Furthermore, in Slovenia 2011 for instance, Ljubljana was home to the international EDTNA/ERCA conference organized by the European Dialysis and Transplant Nurses Association / European Renal Care Association (EDTNA/ERCA). Also, one of the major events in May 2012 to take place in Slovenia as announced by the Ljubljana Tourist Board (www.visitljubljana.si) is the 35th Congress of the European Accounting Association – EAA. All of these are major and important events, gathering 2-4 thousand delegates from all around the world.\nSuch international meetings, given that major international associations are behind them, with renowned, prominent experts in relevant fields have impact on the development of science/profession in the countries where such meetings are organized, also, have high media coverage and at the same time they contribute to improving or reinforcing the country\u2019s image. Then, they cover the full accommodation and hotel\u2019s capacities due to a large number of participants, often several thousand, then sponsorships, additional engagement of those participating in the very organization, from the agencies in charge of logistics, accommodation, space branding, pre&post tours, technical equipment, translation services, etc.\nTherefore, there is no surprise when you see any MICE players\u2019, in particular those who are service providers, hotels, venues, professional organization agencies etc., eyes light up when they find out that an association is a potential buyer or user of their services.\nThe things that go through their heads, reasonably though, are: a large meeting, media coverage, high credibility, fine reference for future events, mostly regional and international delegates, high demand for additional pre&post tours.\nThat is why we can say that associations are cr\u00e8me de la cr\u00e8me of buyers in MICE industry.\nM.\u0160.\nThe post Associations as Buyers in MICE Industry appeared first on SEE Business travel & meetings magazine.", "date_published": "2012-07-11T13:09:33+02:00", "date_modified": "2015-06-30T13:20:59+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/bigstock_Membership_Application_7851938.jpg", "tags": [ "Associations", "mice industry", "Hot topics" ] } ] }