Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

In 2021, when asked about the percentage of events that would incorporate a virtual element, 30% of venue operators said 90% or more of their live events offered access to a virtual option. Meetings in general may be on an upward path, but there are many other changes in the industry in the report that are worthy of note. Hybrid Is Down.

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The Abbi Agency

JANUARY 20, 2022

Additionally, Chief Strategist Officer and newly named Partner of The Abbi Agency, Connie Anderson, who has been with the company for nearly 10 years, recently relocated from Reno to Las Vegas in mid-2021, bringing some of the top leadership in the company to Southern Nevada.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 25, 2022

travel association shared how as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the U.S. saw a decline of $211 billion in business travel spending in 2020, with $97 billion of that loss due to the cancellation of professional meetings and events related travel spending. Las Vegas hosted an estimated 2.2

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Endless Events

APRIL 19, 2021

Rather than equally prioritizing both audiences, the old hybrid event simply offers one-way communication from your event to participants that view the event remotely. PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2021 was an ambitious hybrid meeting that fits this model. But in a post-COVID world, things took a turn.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2022

They need to be included in the conversation and engaged with the tourism industry to develop an understanding of the value of travel and tourism,” according to a recent Destinations International (DI) and Longwoods International survey, National Resident Sentiment Towards Tourism.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 25, 2023

” Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | North America As pandemic restrictions eased and travel returned, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) worked diligently to promote their cities and revive the industry as quickly as possible, and those efforts are paying off. For example, Grand Hyatt Nashville (No. 4), ARIA Resort & Casino (No.

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Solimar International

JUNE 29, 2021

But have you ever thought about how cameras got invented and the stories behind travel photography? Let us take you on a journey to get an insight into the invention that sparked the world of travel photography. . Source: Camera Obscura and World of Illusions Edinburgh 2021. Modern Cameras and Travel Photography.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

.” We’ve been talking about it since the turn of 2021. It’s going to be varied because some of our corporate clients have fully committed to remote. Again, this leans into the listening of our clients. Talking with them when we’re on those calls with them, asking what are they looking to do.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Travel Association and The Downtown DC Business Improvement District, has seen that associations are getting 30% or more attrition and it is more difficult to have in-person, one-on-one meetings when many are working from their kitchen in the suburbs and some from second homes in the Caribbean. The needs of the customer have changed.”

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Conferences that Work

JULY 19, 2021

A hub and spoke meeting is one where there’s a central hub meeting or event that additional groups (aka “pods”) of people join remotely. In-person pods can be set up at any convenient geographical location, reducing travel time and costs for pod participants while still providing the benefits of in-person interaction.

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DCI

JUNE 21, 2021

This summer 2021, travel is once again possible, almost as we once knew it. Within the United States, vaccination rates have excited travelers and the media is looking to give them the information and stories they want to explore again this year. We surveyed nearly 300 travel journalists in the U.S. We beat COVID!”.

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DCI

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As of August 2021, the U.S. As the pandemic brought a new era of remote work, a shift in talent’s priorities came with it– potentially permanently changing the talent attraction landscape. . The rise of remote work is real however not all talent wants to work from home all the time.

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Sojern

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Combining search, booking, and location data provides a unique view into the travel market. By layering these data pieces, we see a better picture of travel behavior, and how it’s changing. Below we’ll share some of the changes we saw in travel in 2020 and some of the trends we’re seeing as we kick off 2021. .

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

In this webinar, Jennifer Squeglia, incoming chair for FICP and independent contractor; Steve Bove, executive director with FICP; and Michael Burke, director of conference and travel services for The Hanover Insurance Group and chair member of 2021 FICP Annual Conference, talked about the organization’s upcoming annual conference, their decision process (..)

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DCI

JUNE 30, 2021

It’s 2021 and this isn’t your grandmother’s talent recruitment process. Remote working makes living in one place and working in another much less taboo than ever before. Towns in Italy are paying people to work remotely, while Belize offers a “ Work Where You Vacation ” program. Not by a longshot. We can do better. Their slogan?

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 15, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. Regeneration isn’t just for farming. The New Nomad Economy.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 8, 2021

In fact, it’s one of three central trends identified in the new DestinationNEXT 2021 Futures Study, released in August. For countries largely dependent on travel and tourism, it’s a strategic way to fill in the gaps left by the steep decline in leisure and business travel.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Attendees get reacquainted at Convening EMEA 2021 in Lausanne, Switzerland. Some respondents to the 2022 Salary Survey said travel, and meeting new people, were what they loved best about their event organizer roles. Flexibility was another notably popular response, often paired with the ability to work remotely.

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DCI

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As travel PR and destination marketing professionals start to shape their 2022 strategy, we hear them ask frequently, “So, what do travel media want now?”. For travel PR professionals and destinations, collaborating with the media and understanding what’s next for them is key to success. So, what do travel media want now?

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Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

American Airlines and British Airways will offer their premium international customers free Qured COVID-19 antigen test kits through a new partnership with American Express Global Business Travel. The kits will be delivered to the traveler at the location(s) specified on their itinerary. aa.com, ba.com, amexglobalbusinesstravel.com.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

Budgeting for events in a rapidly changing landscape, whether for a digital or in-person event or a hybrid of the two, “might seem like it’s ‘Mission Impossible,’” said Todd Schwartz, CMP, during his PCMA EduCon 2021 session, “Setting and Scaling Budget in an Uncertain Landscape.” Curt Wagner is digital editor at Convene.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 2, 2022

From off-the-beaten path experiences to revisiting tried-and-true favorites, California presents infinite possibilities for travelers looking to get out and explore,” said Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California in a statement. That shining landscape beguiled many over the years to devote their lives to protecting it.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 19, 2022

The devastating impact of travel on the environment and local communities is enormous. marine litter is up to 40 percent bigger during peak season) are just some of the global problems caused by travel. marine litter is up to 40 percent bigger during peak season) are just some of the global problems caused by travel.

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The MICE Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

The international community of bedload specialists met in Interlaken in late 2021 to address current and future issues regarding the implementation of restoration measures in Switzerland. Online streaming allowed remote speakers to give their talk virtually. I interviewed the event organiser, Dr. Carlos R. Challenges.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 18, 2022

If 2021 was the year of reemergence, 2022 is the year of reconnection,” said cofounder Lisa Karvellas. Since 2020, Hoff has seen a bump in requests like this — companies with a growing remote workforce looking to get away and reconnect or connect for the first time ever. Travel, J.D. Courtesy of Moniker). Eureka Moments.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Reed outlined the approach the 2021 ASH Annual Meeting, held Dec. For the 2021 event, the registration price for face to face and digital was the same, and the event produced equivalent content for both audiences. Our audience really has grown to expect choices and the hybrid event is the ultimate choice.”. Data Driven.

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The MICE Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2020

She has also felt encouraged to keep thinking about international travel and ensure that events are still being planned, rather than cancelling them. Incentives are, perhaps, the most exciting part of MICE travel and involve attendees having highly unique experiences at a destination. What are the current trends in incentive travel?

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MeetingsNet

MARCH 24, 2020

and the new president of the Society for Incentive Travel Excellence. Last year she was honored as a MeetingsNet Changemaker for the creation and rollout of SITE’s new Certified Incentive Travel Professional designation. Jennifer Glynn, CIS, CITP, is a managing partner at Meeting Encore Ltd.,

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 2, 2022

In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond. Foraged Cocktails. Who knew foraging is part of the Swedish identity?

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The post The world’s most cultural cities for business meetings and events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The post The world’s most cultural cities for business meetings and events appeared first on Travel Daily.

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AltexSoft Travel

DECEMBER 20, 2021

When we travel, we want our trips and stays to be as comfortable as possible. Instead of browsing through websites and waiting in line at the front desk, simply open the hotel app, take a virtual tour around the property, make a reservation, and check in remotely while you’re still on your way. Hilton Honors app interface.

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Solimar International

JUNE 12, 2022

In fact, USAID Nature Tourism Market Research shows that for international travelers, experiencing the biodiversity of Colombia was the hig hest nature-based motivation to visit the country ( USAID, 2021 ). Well, it is about as remote as you could ask for. How to get to Capurganá?

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

Astronomy elicits feelings of wonder and amazement,” says Sandra Benitez Herrera, a remote fellow for the Office of Astronomy for Development, an organization that promotes the use of stargazing for sustainable development. This is one of countless reasons why interest in astrotourism (travel linked with night-sky experiences) is booming.

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Meet Green

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Participants were unable to travel and attend events safely. While in-person events started to come back in 2021, the Delta variant has caused a large percentage to convert back to virtual in the fall of 2021. Travel concerns and restrictions. In-person events were either canceled in 2020 or switched to a virtual format.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 14, 2022

Despite the difficulties, business travel and in-person events are rebounding. workers report feeling less deeply and meaningfully connected to their organizations, and 44 percent say they feel less connected to their coworkers, according to the HOW Institute for Society’s 2021 “ Human Connection in the Virtual Workplace ” study.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2022

Severely struck by the coronavirus pandemic, the travel industry is slowly but steadily reaching its full potential. Shifts in travel patterns opened up new niches for startups, giving them a unique opportunity to harness the emerging trends and address important but so far unmet customer needs. Sustainable travel.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 13, 2022

From off-the-beaten path experiences to revisiting tried-and-true favorites, California presents infinite possibilities for travelers looking to get out and explore,” said Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California in a statement. That shining landscape beguiled many over the years to devote their lives to protecting it.

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