Pádraic Gilligan
JUNE 24, 2024
by Pádraic Gilligan, Founder, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE This post explores the “Growing Up in Ireland” study, highlighting how travel is the top aspiration among 13-year-olds, especially girls and those from higher-income families. It underscores the importance of travel experiences and offers insights for incentive travel professionals on gender and socio-economic trends.
Social Tables
JUNE 12, 2024
Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. In this guide, we’re walking you through everything you should know about event vendors.
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Smart Meetings
JUNE 19, 2024
Luxury hotels debut exciting new spaces The golden ticket question to beginning to plan an incentive retreat: where to go? We’ve got you covered. These new and renovated hotels each stand in sought-after destinations, but those which are not so overly trendy that you’ll have to battle with crowds who all want do experience the same things as you. Instead, you and your group will get to enjoy that sweet spot where true, luxurious serenity meets a heart-stopping destination.
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 19, 2024
We’d like you to meet our Get to Know ME subject this month: Kathy Krawczyk! Kathy is one of those people you meet and instantly become friends with. She’s curious, talkative and ready to connect on a personal level. She sat down for a recorded interview and provided answers to questions below. Take a few minutes to get to know our recently hired Travel Sourcing and Planning Manager.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Advanced Travel and Tourism
JUNE 25, 2024
When the data speaks loud and clear, no crystal ball is needed to predict short term travel trends. All indicators point to a busy summer and fall 2024, as any concerns about traffic jams, air travel headaches, or overcrowding doesn’t seem to be detering Americans from enjoying their vacations. Record Breaking Travel Forecast In a press release issued by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the agency says they are prepared for the highest passenger volumes the agency has ever exper
Conferences that Work
JUNE 3, 2024
In early 2024, I wrote two long, detailed posts ( 1 , 2 ) that explained why using “facial analysis” technology at events is ethically and legally dubious. Now I’ve learned of strong evidence that the core claim of such technology — that it can reliably measure attendee emotions at events — is seriously flawed. Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett is a neuroscientist, psychologist, and the Northe astern University Distinguished Professor of Psychology.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Social Tables
JUNE 17, 2024
What makes a conference venue “unique?” Unique conference venues are not your traditional meeting spaces; they stand out. While some venues are truly one-of-kind and truly offbeat, others have one or two unique characteristics that set them apart, such as: Venue type Some of the most exceptional event venues in the world don’t look like traditional conference centers from the outside.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 28, 2024
Beth Surmont, today a proud CMP Fellow, says that during the very first Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Women in Engineering International Leadership Conference, she witnessed the monumental impact events can have firsthand. “A young woman stood up and tearfully shared her story. She was an engineering student who was ready to quit college, but after attending our event she was inspired and planned to continue on.
Motivation Excellence
JUNE 12, 2024
Nowadays, being an influencer is a bona fide job in the social media universe. But being influential doesn’t always have to involve selfies, shares and likes in the brick-and-mortar world. Great leaders know the difference between influence and authority, and between arrogance and celebrating their team. If you want to gain influence in any of your orbits, set your trajectory upward and bring others with you!
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 30, 2024
The post Take your awards and event management to the next level, with Evessio appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The awards industry is fiercely competitive, with plaudits to be had in every field you can imagine – from finance to farming, tourism to technology…and everything in between. With hundreds of thousands of programs across the globe, resting on your laurels is simply not an option for any awards body that wants to be successful, stay relevant, and reap
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
MPI
JUNE 16, 2024
The goal of the Global Wellness Summit was for 115 meeting professionals and members of the meetings media to experience “an unparalleled preview of Caesars’ new wellness offerings through a blend of luxury, relaxation and self-discovery.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 25, 2024
7 things meeting professionals need to know about the Golden State’s new “Honest Pricing Law” that goes into effect on July 1. While Congress works on passing the Junk Fee Prevention Act for the whole country, California isn’t waiting around. The Golden State’s “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden Fees Statute,” SB 478, goes into effect July 1, making it illegal for businesses to advertise or list a price for goods or services that doesn’t include all mandatory fees or charges.
EHL Insights
JUNE 13, 2024
Since 2020 , an interdisciplinary research team from EHL Hospitality Business School, the Catholic University in Quito, and the Charles Darwin Research Station at the Galapagos in Ecuador have been studying the challenges associated with tourism dynamics at the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Galapagos Islands. This article summarizes the main findings of this collaboration: the carrying capacity of the islands, the sustainability transition of tourism, and the political challenges
Smart Meetings
JUNE 18, 2024
Washington, D.C., has always been a place people go to tell their stories, advocate for change and find inspiration from those who have gone before. It was only fitting that the first ASAE women’s leadership event, The Exchange , was staged at Omni Shoreham Hotel, a grand, chandelier-bejeweled venue that has been welcoming changemakers since 1930. Last week, 200 association leaders of all ages joined together to voice the truths that too often go unspoken. “ In a world where women’s voices have
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 6, 2024
At the National Association of Broadcasters 2024 in Las Vegas, Ameca, an autonomously AI-powered humanoid robot, co-presented during the welcoming session with Daniel Anstandig, CEO of Futuri, a technology company that creates AI tools for media companies. (Photos courtesy NAB) The buzz was all about AI at NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) 2024 in Las Vegas where robots in the form of dogs with cameras on their “backs” roamed the exhibitor floor and more than 150 sessions were devoted t
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 9, 2024
The post SEAHIS 2024 begins today at Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. This is the 7th edition of the South East Asia Hotel Investors’ Summit (SEAHIS) 2024 which is being held from 10-11 June, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit. SEAHIS 2023, the 6th edition of the Summit, was held in Bangkok on 26-27th June at the Westin Grande Sukhumvit.
Skift Meetings
JUNE 11, 2024
Skift Take: Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 14, 2024
Favorable hotel deals are appearing for event groups willing to gather in hurricane-prone areas in late 2024 and 2025. How does a “flexible cancellation clause” and 50-percent attrition allowance sound? Just as the 2024 hurricane season began on June 1, a few meetings-focused hotels in South Florida, both on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, publicized promotions to the group market featuring especially favorable pricing and contract terms for meetings taking place between July and December of 2024
EHL Insights
JUNE 6, 2024
In the hospitality industry, the mantra " the customer is always right " has deeply rooted itself, shaping guests' expectations and fostering a culture where saying no to guests seems almost taboo. The relentless pursuit of customer satisfaction, underscored by the industry's dedication to meeting and surpassing travelers' desires, has made saying no a delicate art.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 13, 2024
When you bring people together for a meeting or event, there is always a reason. You may want to educate, create raving fans, increase sales or network with colleagues and clients. Often, it’s a combination of these goals. For over 8,000 years wine has played a central role in fostering connection, business and culture. It can enhance almost any event, contributing to depth, delight and significance that are fundamental to almost every program we curate.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 28, 2024
After four years of construction, the newly expanded BMO Centre has reopened in Calgary. On June 5, Calgary celebrated the official opening of the newly expanded BMO Centre at Stampede Park. And at first, it’s tempting to talk solely about the numbers — because the numbers are very big: capacity for 33,000 attendees, 350,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, the new 50,000-square-foot Champions Ballroom, the 20,000-square-foot Percheron Ballroom, a 40,000-square-foot outdoor plaza, a 70-f
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 24, 2024
The post Cruise community gearing up for biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) is preparing for its biggest ever Cruise360 Australasia conference on August 30, with record numbers of travel agents and cruise leaders expected to converge in Sydney for the industry’s most important gathering of the year.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 24, 2024
I have a confession to make. Though I’ve written over a thousand blog posts for this website , to be honest, I’m often writing for myself. Writing for oneself is as old as writing itself. Writers have always written privately. Famous writers like Franz Kafka , Zora Neale Hurston , Edgar Allan Poe , and Emily Dickinson. And countless amateurs like me, writing private journals not for publication.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 28, 2024
As she builds out her shows’ educational and networking opportunities, Tinsley Conway of Connect Meetings stays ahead of mainstream trends because her attendees want fresh ideas and activations they can use at their own events. It’s a pretty sure bet that most business-event planners did not aspire to their present role when they were teenagers. One notable exception: Tinsley Conway, vice president of events for Connect Meetings.
Tembusu Events and Communications
JUNE 18, 2024
The event planning industry is in a constant state of evolution, continually adapting to new trends and technologies. As we look forward to 2024-2025, several key trends are ready to significantly influence the global landscape of events and exhibitions. These trends promise to enhance the event planner role, offering new opportunities for engagement and innovation.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 4, 2024
You think planning a sales conference at a Chicago hotel ballroom is tough, try planning the 2024 Summer Olympics. The games stretch from July 26 to Aug. 11. To be closely followed by the Paralympics from Aug. 28-Sept. 8. The Olympics opening ceremony, for the first time in the history of the summer games, will not take place in a stadium, but will see 10,500 athletes from 205 international delegations glide along Paris’ River Seine on more than 80 boats as the sun sets.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 26, 2024
Matt Kalb speaks June 25 during “Shifting Leadership Perspectives With Data,” one of his two presentations at PCMA edUcon in Detroit. In the session he shared practical steps participants can take to promote healthy work environments. (Whatever Media Group) Matt Kalb, CMP, CEM-AP, began learning the ropes of the events industry — from setting up pipe and drape booths to managing graphics and running union crews — when he was hired nearly 15 years ago by Hargrove, an experiential events and exhib
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 13, 2024
The post Compelling reasons to book rooms with access to the Club InterContinental at InterContinental Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Strategically located in the capital of Thailand, InterContinental Bangkok is one of the most luxurious hotels in Bangkok. Aside from a new design concept and five-star amenities, Club InterContinental at InterContinental Bangkok awaits travellers who book a Junior Suite or a Premium Club Lounge Access Room.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 10, 2024
Recently, I’ve been practicing what Susan Pollak calls “letting go of whatever isn’t serving you right now” Perhaps your first thought is “That sounds nice” , quickly followed by a second thought along the lines of “Huh, easy to say, hard to do. OK, Adrian, how can I let go in this chaotic world?” I’ve no guarantees, but here are nine suggestions that almost always work for me. 1 — Notice what’s going on Yes, we need to shut up and list
MeetingsNet
JUNE 3, 2024
Tanya Philyaw, CMP, senior meeting planner for Meeting Professionals International, shares her food-and-beverage planning experiences. Edamame for breakfast, anyone? Lesson learned: Interviewing a meeting planner while her conference is going on around her is practically inviting interruptions. However, it’s also a chance to see the multitasking superpowers planners are known for and to feel some of the event’s behind-the-scenes energy.
MPI
JUNE 28, 2024
Eric Rozenberg his new masterclass, the importance of mental health, key skills entrepreneurs must possess and what the meeting industry must focus on to succeed.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 21, 2024
In today’s fast-paced and demanding work environment, the importance of supporting employee mental health cannot be overstated. Meeting professionals, often at the helm of high-stress projects, are uniquely positioned to influence their teams’ well-being. However, balancing the need to maintain productivity while addressing mental health concerns can be challenging, especially since managers are not trained therapists.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 25, 2024
Discover why Greater Miami and Miami Beach is everything that planners and attendees want in a meetings destination. When you think of Greater Miami and Miami Beach, you probably envision gorgeous weather and stunning beaches. However, with state-of-the-art venues, luxurious accommodations, expansive cultural offerings and natural wonders, the destination offers so much more for your meeting attendees.
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 18, 2024
The post ITB India 2024 Conference to reveal key trends in the South Asia Travel Market appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Photo Credits: ITB India 2023 ITB India 2024 Conference will gather travel industry professionals from 11 – 13 September 2024, at Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. Under this year’s theme “Future-Ready Travel: Embracing Innovation, Sustainability, and Global Connectivity”, thought leaders and experts from the MICE, Corporate, Leisure an
Tembusu Events and Communications
JUNE 24, 2024
At first glance, organising an event may seem like a daunting task, especially when working within tight budgets. The effort and resources required to ensure its success might deter you from diving into it. However, whether it’s a large-scale affair or an intimate gathering, collaborating with professional event planners in Singapore can unlock a plethora of advantages for your business.
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