Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The All In toolkit is a resource for progress in the meetings and events industry “Honest and authentic engagement around difference ultimately drives inclusion.” – Cameron Smith, assistant director, Workplace Program at Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding Google has teamed up with ADCOLOR , Disability:IN , GLAAD , and the Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding to create an All In marketing toolkit to enhance Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) awar

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Meeting Package

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Helsinki, Finland - 2nd of October 2023 MeetingPackage, a leading all-in-one sales automation software specializing in venue and group bookings, has secured a $4.6 million Series A round led by Scale Capital. While MeetingPackage is already cash-flow positive and profitable, this additional funding will accelerate growth in Europe and facilitate expansion into the North American market.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Rachel Heller (from left), Allison Crooker. and Naomi Clare Crellin discuss the how-to’s of building an event strategy at CEMA Summit. (Two Dudes Photo) More than 500 corporate event marketers and their industry partners came together for CEMA Summit 2023, powered by PCMA, Aug. 6-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a program designed to help them sharpen their strategy, analytics, and soft skills.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

OK, maybe the title of this post should have an asterisk next to it. A more accurate statement would be that I’m running faster than ever before— since I started running almost every day at the age of 65, 7 years ago. I didn’t predict this would happen. When I decided in 2016 to start running on the dirt roads by my home , I was terrible at it.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Did you know that Kansas City is known as the heart of America? Within a three-hour flight from each coast and many major hubs—all arriving at a new, state-of-the-art single terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)—it’s certainly a centrally located meeting choice. But once you discover the convenience, accessibility, and just plain warmth of Kansas City, you’ll find that heart means a whole lot more than that.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

The train serving Miami International’s mile-long Concourse D is offline indefinitely. Miami International Airport is American Airlines’ primary Latin American and Caribbean hub, and its sprawling 50-gate Concourse D is a mile from one end to the other. To ease the transfer between gates, many travelers jump on the Skytrain, which runs most of the way through that concourse.

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Gavel International

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Reading Time: 6 minutes Free gifts given to attendees at events like global corporate meetings or group incentive travel reinforce company culture. In certain settings, swag is also used to strengthen camaraderie among participants and can be a powerful visual representation of team unity. Organizations can also leverage swag to create memorable experiences for their employees and generate long-term positive impact for the entire organization.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

An artist rendering shows how the newly expanded Colorado Convention Center, including its new outdoor terrace, will look. The city of Denver consistently seeks new ways to enhance the meeting experience for both business event organizers and attendees. This winter, those efforts will come in the form of a newly expanded Colorado Convention Center (CCC).

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BCD Meetings & Events

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Bruce Morgan, based in Chicago but originally from the UK, stepped into the role of Global President at BCD M&E with more than 30 years of industry experience — nearly 20 of those years at BCD M&E. He had been the COO since 2019, and was a natural fit when Scott Graf announced his retirement. Here, we sit down with Bruce to talk about his perspective as he settles into his new role.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Get to know PCMA Member Jennifer Collins, President & CEO, JDC Events. How has your career developed as a result of being a PCMA member? Highlight specific resources and benefits that have helped you achieve your goals. I’ve had the opportunity to support PCMA by delivering live educational webinars such as a series on “Building Change Agent Events,” which taught principles on building transformative events.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Boston is making a new effort to highlight diverse event suppliers, while a new apprenticeship in Chicago could jump start an event-industry career for a BIPOC applicant. Efforts in Boston and Chicago to improve diversity and inclusion in the events industry set a positive tone for the start of Global Diversity Awareness Month. Meet Boston will officially launch a supplier diversity initiative on October 5 to expand the CVB’s network of businesses owned by women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Pe

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Global DMC Alliance

OCTOBER 2, 2023

India is a land where diversity makes its mark in every possible way. The country shows a beautiful coexistence of different landscapes.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Two conference leaders have announced new tech resources that meet attendees’ changing expectations and communication styles. News from Freeman and AIM Group underlines the growing emphasis on technology solutions for attendee communications. Dallas-based Freeman announced a new partnership with Draper, Utah-based 42Chat in late September that will bring web and SMS A.I. chatbots to Freeman’s trade show and conference customers.

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Global DMC Alliance

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Global Pop Art Museum in Tallinn - PoCo. PoCo opens its doors in Tallinn presenting global pop-art and Estonian contemporary art.

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Special Events

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Get Ready!

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Global DMC Alliance

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Georgia is a "country of treasures" due to its remarkable and diverse attributes that make it a special destination.

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Global DMC Alliance

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Tanzania offers a unique and stunning backdrop for luxury events from private celebrations to high-end corporate gatherings.

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Global DMC Alliance

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Britain’s night skies light up with blazing bonfires and sparkling fireworks to celebrate Guy Fawkes Night.

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