Dana Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As we all flipped the calendar to 2021, industry pundits were already forecasting when travel would return to pre-2020 levels. Domestic Domination Throughout 2020 and 2021, the industry had been completely reliant on local and regional travelers to keep visitation and occupancy afloat. appeared first on Dana Communications.

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SITE

JULY 9, 2021

Miek Egberts 1966 - 2021. Following a degree in Business & Administration from Hoge Hotelschool, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Miek lived and worked in Italy in the DMC, hospitality and entertainment sectors with Newtours, Starwood Hotels and Sonatori Group, now Red Carpet Entertainment & Communication. May she rest in peace.”

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This euphoric ad aired in spring of 2021 while the pandemic was still in full force. In 2021, Dana Communications spearheaded an award-winning “Boost Your Mood” campaign for the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism that did exactly that. So, What’s Next? So, curl up in your favorite chair. And enjoy a joyful ad or two.

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Dana Communications

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

We discussed how as women we need to elevate ourselves, be inspired by our fellow females, and learn to communicate our wants and needs. This year it was seen throughout the show, as schedules and communications were paperless and came through email and the app. FOCUSED ON WHAT MATTERS.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Last year, with global lockdowns and a lack of face-to-face communication and interactions, the health and wellness of many took a hit. The post Best Health and Wellness Tips of 2021 appeared first on Smart Meetings. We’ve learned much about how to remain calm and preserve our well-being despite the craziness going on around us.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media Studies. Her degree has helped her be able to network with others in the mass communications field. Brittany then came to Advance in October 2021. Brittany has lived in Atlanta since early childhood and attended Clayton State University in Morrow, GA.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

in 2020, wellness tourism will multiply an impressive 21% annually through 2025, reflecting “new traveler values (a quest for nature, sustainability in travel, mental wellness) as well as a period of rapid recovery from pent-up demand in 2021 and 2022.”. Prediction: This is the year of making every trip meaningful.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 14, 2022

The past two years have taken the travel sector on a wild ride—from brutal decimation in 2020 to the renaissance of the road trip in 2021 to the growing, but guarded, optimism of today. Remember the late spring/early summer of 2021? appeared first on Dana Communications. The post Is the Rise of Regional Tourism Here to Stay?

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ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

Intra-European trips are expected to account for over 80% of Europe’s travel in 2021. Travel demand is expected to pick up considerably in the second half of 2021, though international arrivals will still remain 49% below pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Declines in foreign tourist arrivals to Europe continue well into 2021.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Communicate fully and truthfully with your guests before, during and after the disaster. million total visitors recorded in 2022, up 18 million from 2021 and that rate is expected to grow. Dana Communications has journeyed with countless world-class brands and destinations through good times and bad.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Will we adapt to a new way of marketing and communications? Most events that are scheduled for the second half of 2020 to the beginning of 2021 will operate in phase 2 of the guidelines, restricting attendees, and making use of contactless technologies. . Customize communication. And will virtual events be the new normal?

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. We believe that Cvent’s event technology is complementary to what we offer as a video communications leader, and our organizations already have a long track record of working together as technology partners and as users of each other’s solutions. The post Cvent Going Public with $5.3

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Event Contract Consideration for 2021. “… It just has to be done thoughtfully and carefully to ensure you don’t run afoul of applicable laws.” —Ty Foster talked about reasonable care expectations of event planners and managers, what to communicate to guests and when, and what insurance is required. 2021 Catalyst Awards: Fusion.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

This year’s event promises something for everyone with it being over 70% larger than CES 2021. We really value bringing together technology’s greatest supporters,” said Lauren Forrer, a member of the event communications teams for CES. Expansion Means More Technology and Connections.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

According to Forbes , in-person events increased by 255% from the 4th quarter of 2021 to the second quarter of 2022. As bean counters start to look for other ways to save money, they’re going to look at the 2020 and 2021 budgets, which were significantly lower because we were doing online events. Brandt agrees. asks Will. “I

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Display Changes Will Not Apply to Group Rates What you see on your Bonvoy app is what you will get—including resort, destination and other fees—at the registration desk after May 15 if a promised shift in how prices are displayed goes through as required in a November, 2021 settlement with the State of Pennsylvania.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This is a 16% increase over 2021 data and a 5% increase over data gathered in 2022. Mindful destinations are communicating green initiatives through their websites, offering guests eco-conscious stays they can feel good about. Any way you look at it, sustainability has made a big impression.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Mary Haban Mary Haban, Visit Tampa Bay Haban joins Visit Tampa Bay as vice president of global communications. She will lead the organization’s communications team and work to elevate community relations and executive communications.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2021

By all measures, this week’s Destinations International Annual Conference 2021 (AC21) in Baltimore, Maryland, was a huge success. Simultaneously, no fewer than five in-depth, discipline-specific hybrid summits covered everything from marketing and communications to finance, operations and technology, to membership strategies.

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The Abbi Agency

MAY 19, 2021

While organizations around the world reeled from the effects of the events of 2020, The Abbi Agency delivered thoughtful and effective communication plans for its clients. The Abbi Agency is proud to announce our eight wins at the 2021 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Sierra Nevada Chapter’s Silver Spike Awards.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

On 12 March 2021, I hosted a virtual session at ITB Berlin together with Elina Jutelyte, Founder of the Freelance Business Community and Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru. So, if you don’t have that communication face to face online, you will need to rely on other things.’. ‘I’m

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Here’s our take on what’s contributing to the latest push: Between pent-up demand from missed girls’ trips in 2020 and 2021 and varying comfort levels between friends about venturing out just yet (hi, omicron!), The post Exploring the 2022 Trends Inside the Solo Travel Trend appeared first on Dana Communications.

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Endless Events

APRIL 30, 2021

While pre-COVID considerations also play into the decision-making process, the event landscape of 2021 brings more complexity to the table. Source: ESNS 2021. It’s funneling all your content, communication, and it’s the primary tool to figure out your ROI. So let’s get to it! First Things First.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2021

Smart Meetings loves recognizing talented hospitality professionals who will help the industry evolve as we get back to meeting, so when we heard that Destinations International had announced their 2021 30 Under 30 class from convention and visitors bureaus and tourism boards around the world, we wanted to get to know them better.

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

2021 Event Catering Trends. Most major events have been postponed or cancelled through the spring of 2021, which is why thoughtful contemplation about the future of our industry will not only help us cope, it will also give us the opportunity to help shape the next normal. So what will 2021 look like?

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Event on Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg; Photo credit: Courtney Cantor. Transitioning the Mission.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

One of the first big conventions to return anywhere in the world after the Covid pause was Informa Market’s World of Concrete show in June 2021 at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center. Know your audience and communicate frequently with them using email and social media, however your group interacts, she said.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. We believe that Cvent’s event technology is complementary to what we offer as a video communications leader, and our organizations already have a long track record of working together as technology partners and as users of each other’s solutions. The post Cvent Going Public with $5.3

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In July 2021, the video length was increased to three minutes, then increased again in 2022. A dynamic leader in travel and tourism marketing, Dana Communications has successfully steered numerous world-class lifestyle and travel brands through insightful, results-driven marketing solutions that include comprehensive social media plans.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 11, 2022

The 2021 Sustainable Travel Report revealed that 83% think sustainable travel is “vital” and that 61% say the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably in the future. The post How Hotels and Resorts Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint appeared first on Dana Communications. But spread the word!

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ITA Group

JULY 29, 2021

Advice for Communicating During the 3 Stages of To-Partner Channel Marketing. Activate Channel Program Partners With Frequent & Consistent Communication. In this stage, consistent communication is critical. Frequency just as important as consistency when communicating your channel program message. Ashley Bohnenkamp.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

I was thrilled to listen to his keynote, which was moderated by Cathy Song Novelli,SVP – Marketing & Communications at Hubilo, where he also took questions from the audience. The post Virtual and hybrid event trends for 2021 and beyond: Events Reimagined by Hubilo appeared first on The MICE Blog.

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Endless Events

AUGUST 18, 2022

I was at an HR symposium recently and it was stated that 2021 was the most productive year in corporate America since World War II. While I find some truth in the idea, my push back is that the communication element of identity can be challenging,” says Nick. Nick points to recent productivity records and remote work first. “I

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In response, Cintas Corporation has created and funded a competition to honor 10 of the most exceptional housekeepers from hotels across the United States: the 2021 Cintas S.H.I.N.E. Many have met their property’s guests with unwavering commitment, kindness and concern for their safety. Star Housekeepers In a New Era) Award.

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Dana Communications

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

…discovering why incentive travel is so important… In its June 2021 study, The Impact of Destination Choice on Motivation , the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF) reported that 80% of survey respondents rank group incentive travel awards as “very” or “extremely” motivating.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

In a Livestorm survey conducted in 2021 , 68 percent of respondents reported increased use of video conferencing in the past 12 months, in everything from internal meetings to conferences and tradeshows.

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