10 WAYS TO WORK SMARTER AND NOT HARDER
10 ways to work smarter and not harder SMART Targets SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timed. Specific – Make your goal specific so you can visualize the outcome Measurable – How you measure the success of the goal Achievable – It needs to push you without...
SOME OF THE BEST WINERIES AROUND CAPE TOWN
Some of the Best Wineries around Cape Town Along with world-class vino, the Cape’s wine routes deliver breathtaking beauty, eye-catching architecture—heritage Cape Dutch manor houses alongside ultra-modern cellars—and a generous dollop of South African hospitality. Forward-thinking wineries, from Constantia to Stellenbosch, have become lifestyle destinations in...
MOVING FROM VIRTUAL TO HYBRID EVENTS
Moving From Virtual to Hybrid Events Face-to-face in-person meetings will re-emerge after this pandemic passes. As they do, hybrid meetings will be a bridge for those not able or wanting to attend the event in person. In the long term, hybrid meetings will likely remain a...
HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT DURING STRESSFUL TIMES
HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT IN STRESSFUL TIMES Professionals are no strangers to burnout. As a matter of fact, event planner is consistently high up on the list of most stressful jobs. But when you add the pressure of having to readjust to remote work, a global...
VIRTUAL AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT
It is time we talk about virtual audience engagement as there is a lot of unknown ground surrounding virtual events. From choosing a platform to re-enacting the in-person experience, planners have their plates full. When it comes to virtual events, you are not just competing with...
EVENT INDUSTRY TRENDS TO WATCH OUT FOR
Although we are collectively eager to return to the pre-COVID era, one thing is certain – things will never be the same. Here are some of the event trends you should be mindful of : Virtual is Here to Stay Digital remaining a major component of the...
CONFERENCE AND MEETING TRENDS IN 2022
Almost two years have passed and it seems that the pot of gold of our people-centered industry has finally resurfaced – the face-to-face meeting. Events might not look the same for a while after we return in-person, but digital tools will definitely help event organizers...
OUTDOOR MEETING SPACES: HOW THE NATURE OF MEETINGS IS CHANGING
Although meetings were traditionally reserved for the conference room, and still are to an extent, there’s a rising demand for flexible outdoor meetings that promote wellbeing and increase engagement without distracting people from the task at hand. Breaking routines – like where and when you conduct meetings...
USE THE ONLINE ANALYTICS MEANINGFULLY AFTER YOUR VIRTUAL EVENT
Do you know what analytics is about - apart from being a smart and snappy sounding terminology?! It’s about breaking down the performance of your online event and so you get meaningful information for future online plans. Analysing data after an event will assist you get a...
THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN PLANNING AN OUTDOOR
If there’s only going to be a few of you and the meeting can be conducted tech-free, you don’t really have much to think about. If this isn’t the case, there are a number of things to consider – but the following three should definitely feature...
RAPID ONSITE COVID-19 TESTING FOR EVENT AND MEETING ATTENDEES
To provide ease, confidence and reassurance to safely return to face-to-face events, we’ve introduced pre-event, onsite, rapid COVID-19 antigen testing for meeting and event attendees, further enhancing the comprehensive Hotels Safety Protocols, which are already in place in all hotels. To provide this service, we...
HOW TO ROCK WORKING FROM HOME
We are going to share some tips from industry professionals and work-from-home veterans on how to stay healthy while successfully managing event planning, work, life and family while staying at home. Start early and mentally prepare : Without the stress of having to commute to the...
WHAT TO DO WITH YOUR VIRTUAL/HYBRID EVENT DATA ANALYTICS AFTER THE EVENT
The work of hosting an online event doesn't end when it's over. In fact, much of the important work begins when the meeting ends. Engagement can and should continue post-event, and virtual events offer a treasure trove of data on attendee engagement and preferences if...
VIRTUAL EVENTS BLUEPRINT AND CHECKLIST
DOWNLOAD THE PDF DOCUMENT HERE It is our job as event architects to be ahead of what is evolving technology wise in the event space currently. Take a look at our handy checklist to cross check yourself for things to take into account for your next Virtual Event. BEFORE...
“REVENGE TRAVEL” WILL BE ALL THE RAGE OVER THE NEXT FEW YEARS
Experts predict the future of tourism amid hope for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. With the vaccine rollout picking up pace, people are starting to feel more cautiously optimistic about the prospect of traveling again. Those in the travel industry are hoping for a surge in...
COVID CONSIDERATIONS AT CONFERENCES
For Conferences and Events scheduled to go on, the CDC has offered the following recommendations: Considerations for Cancelling or Postponing How many people are expected to attend? The more people an individual interacts with at a gathering and the longer those interactions are, the higher the risk...
TIPS ON PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS AT IN-PERSON EVENTS
Fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask or maintain social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings. However, face masks are still required for travel. The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to say that fully vaccinated people do not need...
18 BEST VIRTUAL ICE BREAKERS FOR ONLINE MEETINGS
Virtual Ice breakers for online meetings: With a good icebreaker, you can set the mood for the meeting, give your online participants a chance to speak, and make them more comfortable sharing and interacting throughout. For your inspiration, here are 18 ideas for virtual icebreakers that worked...
A RADICAL GUIDE TO SPENDING LESS TIME ON YOUR PHONE
It’s there: in your pocket. On the desk. In the cup holder of the car. It’s everywhere..! You want to use it. Just grab it and alleviate the boredom or discomfort. Might as well check the headlines instead of struggling to type words on a blank screen...
5 QUICK ICE BREAKER ACTIVITIES
These are the first of a myriad of Ice Breakers that Solutions Group Events is sharing with you in a series of animated and real feel activities to include in your online events to ‘life up’ your delegates’ screens at Hybrid and Virtual meetings. They...
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