Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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ASAE Cleveland: A Prodigal Son’s Guide to The Land

Smart Meetings

When my plane touches down in Cleveland for the ASAE Annual Meeting & Expo in early August, it will be my homecoming. It was there, in that Northern Ohio city on Lake Erie, that my journalism career took off. Many decades have passed, so I’m a now prodigal son of what’s often called The Land, a nickname from the city’s hip-hop scene. (NBA legend LeBron James, who has been leading the U.S.

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The Cookie Rollercoaster Continues

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Have you ever been on a rollercoaster that stops and you think the ride is over, but then you start going in reverse? That’s sort of what’s happening with online cookies. In 2020, Google announced their plan to phase out 3 rd party cookies (the small pieces of data that allow marketers to serve personalized ads across websites). In January 2024, Google began restricting access to third-party cookies by default to 1% of Chrome users.

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Smart Moves in Las Vegas, Anaheim and More

Smart Meetings

Melissa Mahon and Aaron Levinthal Melissa Mahon (left) and Aaron Levinthal (right), MAS Global experience agency MAS promotes experienced leaders to chief officer roles. Mahon will serve as chief operating officer. She has been with MAS for over seven years, most recently serving as EVP, business and operations. She brings extensive experience in live event production, finance, operations and sustainability.

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Sands Expo wins Venue of the Year at Singapore MICE Awards

Travel Daily Media

The post Sands Expo wins Venue of the Year at Singapore MICE Awards appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Sands Expo at Marina Bay Sands took home this year’s Venue of the Year award at the recently held 2024 Singapore MICE Awards. This is the second time it has received the award, having been given the distinction at the Singapore MICE Awards’ inaugural run last year.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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All-Inclusive Incentives: Stormy Waters or Smooth Sailing?

Smart Meetings

6 tips for budget-friendly, memorable rewards programs that are easy on the meeting prof Smart Meetings Vice President JT Long sat down with Melissa Moten, vice president of experience and event solutions at The Collective by BCD M&E, to discuss some key elements of planning a smooth and successful incentive trip. If you missed the webinar, fear not—below are six takeaways.

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A Night Out in the “Cigar Capital of the World”: Things to Do in Downtown Tampa

Redfin

Tampa, FL , known as the “Cigar Capital of the World” is located alongside the beautiful waters of the Hillsborough River. Tampa’s downtown area is filled with attractions and unique experiences that entice visitors with a balanced blend of cultural experiences and recreational delights. From its dynamic nightlife and lively culinary scene to its array of art galleries and museums, this neighborhood captures the essence of an energetic urban hub.

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Southwest’s Mainstream Move: Good for Meetings?

MeetingsNet

There are at least nine smaller destinations that could benefit once the airline drops two key policies. It’s no secret that some business travelers swear by Southwest Airlines while others detest using the carrier. But Southwest is on the cusp of changing that equation with two new initiatives it announced in late July: assigned seating rather than open seating, and extra-legroom seating in addition to standard seating.

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Consolidation of “Leisure” Destinations Through Sporting Events: The Case of Saudi Arabia and the Paris 2024 Olympics

Interface Tourism Spain

Consolidation of “Leisure” Destinations Through Sporting Events: The Case of Saudi Arabia and the Paris 2024 Olympics All the news Back to newsroom The consolidation of leisure destinations through sporting events is a strategy that has gained prominence in recent decades. This approach not only aims to attract tourists but also to foster economic and urban development in specific areas.

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Industry News for July 26, 2024

Special Events

Special Events industry news

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