Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

Hospitality leader Lisa Messina is leaving Las Vegas to take the role of chief sales officer at Visit Orlando. The Smart Women in Meetings Hall of Fame winner held the same title at Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority for the last two years and at Caesars Entertainment before that as part of her 30-year meetings and events career. The Cornell University Hotel Administration graduate also had numerous sales leadership roles during 16 years with Hilton Worldwide and was chief marketing o

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2024

Netflix and other streaming services use reactive AI when they make recommendations based on a person’s viewing habits. Using this type of reactive AI at events could allow planners to track attendee sentiments in real time. Events that don’t quickly find their way onto the AI adoption curve are destined to be out-innovated by the competition.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 15, 2024

What is more transformational for meeting professionals than flying car pods, underwater hotels, convention centers with aeroponic F&B programs and laser beams? Insight. That is why we cornered Cvent Senior Vice President of Sales Brian Ludwig at Cvent Connect in San Antonio to ask what he saw as the future of event technology—and what meeting profs can do now to prepare for it.

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Conferences that Work

JULY 15, 2024

Large language models (LLMs) have made significant strides in natural language processing, yet their safety features can sometimes be bypassed with simple prompts like “ignore all previous instructions.” For example, uncovering Twitter “users” that are LLM-powered bots spewing disinformation … …and a hiring hack for job seekers manipulating automated resume scanning … These examples are amusing at best and alarming at worst.

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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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EHL Insights

JULY 15, 2024

As the summer travel season kicks into high gear, the specter of overtourism looms large over many of the world’s most beloved destinations. In an interview with two EHL researchers and experts on the topic, we explored the multifaceted issue of overtourism and how savvy travelers can avoid the pitfalls of overcrowded hotspots by traveling during shoulder-seasons, staying overnight and discovering destination dupes.

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Bizzaboo

JULY 15, 2024

Imagine attending an event where every moment feels like an adventure, where participation is rewarded, and where learning becomes an engaging experience—not a chore. This is the power of event gamification, a modern approach that transforms ordinary events into dynamic, interactive experiences. As event professionals continue doing everything they can to attract attendees and keep them engaged throughout their events, more and more teams are turning to gamification to deliver a fresh, fun, and

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 15, 2024

What do you do when some of your event attendees want to book more than one room in the event hotel block to give their family and even extended family a vacation? PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion. “ Anyone experiencing a group of attendees who book more than one guest room per registration (such as three additional guest rooms f

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Travel Daily Media

JULY 15, 2024

The post Farnborough International Airshow & ADS Group launch dedicated UK Government Hub appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. ADS Group, the UK trade association for the aerospace, defence, security and space sectors, and Farnborough International are launching the UK Government Hub at Farnborough International Airshow 2024.

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Stova

JULY 15, 2024

Unlock the full potential of your events and propel your organization forward by harnessing the power of optimized event technology solutions. Discover the strategies and actionable insights to revolutionize your tech operations, enhance efficiency, and ensure every event is a resounding success. Download How to Get the Most Mileage Out of Your Event Tech Stack.

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Gavel International

JULY 15, 2024

Reading Time: 5 minutes It is well-known that aggression is not a positive trait in the workplace. But did you know that being passive is not any better? Striking a balance between these two behavior traits is the sweet spot for leading a productive workplace. The term for this sweet spot is defined as being assertive. Assertive leaders foster more employee engagement when communicating with their teams than their aggressive or passive counterparts.

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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.

Redfin

JULY 15, 2024

Whether it’s your first home or your second, buying a new home is an exciting and important decision. But before you start ordering new furniture or appliances, you’ll want to consider how much you’ll need to pay for closing costs. Closing costs are the fees and expenses associated with finalizing a real estate transaction and transferring ownership of a property from the seller to the buyer.

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Special Events

JULY 15, 2024

How to create an effective, eye-catching table design

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Motivation Excellence

JULY 15, 2024

The companies we work with sincerely want engaged channel partners. It is one of the reasons they offer incentive programs for channel partners. But did you know that incentivizing channel partners doesn’t begin and end in the workplace? It also extends to family members. One of the rarely talked about secrets of using incentive programs to boost channel partner engagement is getting family members involved.

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Redfin

JULY 15, 2024

Amid the summer, there is no better time than to explore what Madison looks like at its finest and warmest. The city comes alive with activities to suit every taste and preference. As a local looking to explore new adventures or a visitor wandering by this article prepares you to discover the best ways to soak up the summer in Wisconsin’s capital city.

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