Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2024
Proposed law may impact pricing, but it’s more complicated than that The city that doesn’t sleep should not mind having the number of its hotel rooms go down, but meeting profs will—and proposed licensing of hotels in New York City will hasten the drop, according to trade groups for the hotel industry. But that’s just one factor in a complex hotel environment in the city.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 21, 2024
Are you ready to cross some items off your to-do list? Jot this at the top: “Learn how to delegate.” Then keep reading, and by the end you’ll be ready to draw a line straight through it! The Many Benefits of Delegation Delegation does not mean pushing your work onto someone else. It doesn’t mean you’re lazy or uninvested in a project. It does mean you’re ready to empower your team, build trust with them and be better at your own time management.
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Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 30, 2024
With SEO for travel and tourism, you can improve your travel website’s visibility, attract more visitors, and drive more bookings and inquiries. Implement the tips we’ve shared here, and your dream of more clients and bookings will become a reality. In a time where everyone is on a search engine and their phones, SEO (search engine optimization) is the key to unlocking your tourism business goals.
The MICE Blog
AUGUST 12, 2024
The InterContinental Berlin , a landmark hotel in the city, has been a symbol of luxury since it opened in 1958 and joined the InterContinental Hotel Group in 1978. InterContinental Berlin has consistently renovated itself to stay current and uphold its reputation as a modern and luxurious hotel. The recent renovation of InterContinental Berlin perfectly captures the new concept of ‘Luxury of Space’ for meetings and events.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
ADMEI
AUGUST 27, 2024
Thinking Outside the Box: The Power of Unique Venues and Experiences 27 August 2024 In the ever-evolving world of corporate events, thinking outside the box has become more than just a catchy phrase—it's a necessity. Today's successful corporate gatherings are all about creating immersive, memorable experiences that resonate with attendees long after the event has concluded.
Dana Communications
AUGUST 20, 2024
Imagine a niche hotel trying to stand out among other properties in a saturated and competitive market. They connect with a local travel influencer known for giving their audience authentic reviews and experiences. Within a few short months, the hotel is booked to capacity from this collaboration. According to DigitalMarketingInstitute.com , 49% of consumers depend on influencer recommendations and, even better, 40% have purchased something after seeing it on social media.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 19, 2024
At Motivation Excellence our core values are Respect, Integrity, Trust and Exceeding Expectations, or RITE 2. As a leader in the incentive industry, we like to live what we recommend to others. Showing the people who matter most to your business that they matter to you is critical to increased engagement, loyalty and longevity, whether you’re talking about employees or partners outside your business.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 6, 2024
Are recent headlines causing confusion about cookies? Join “The Future of Third-Party Cookies” for a breakdown of changes impacting our industry and steps marketers should take to prepare. This webinar breaks down the latest news about third-party cookies, offers ideas for ad targeting, and prepares marketers for the future with or without cookies.
Pádraic Gilligan
AUGUST 26, 2024
by Pádraic Gilligan, Founder, SoolNua Marketing & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Incentive Travel Research In the latest Incentive Travel Index1, buyers once again highlighted their preference for “new destinations not used before” as the top choice for future incentive programs, a trend that mirrors the results from 2023. This preference isn’t just a fleeting fancy—it.
ADMEI
AUGUST 9, 2024
Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. As a Destination Management Company (DMC), integrating technology into your proposal writing, event planning, and execution processes is an important tool in making your events successful.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Traveler's Q
AUGUST 22, 2024
Picture yourself entering an event where everything from check-in to custom experiences connects through smart devices. This isn’t a far-off dream—it’s happening right now because of the Internet of Things (IoT). The use of IoT in event management is changing how we experience events, making them more interactive, tailored, and effective.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 8, 2024
As event and meeting professionals, our lives are filled with tight schedules, constant travel, and the pressure to perform at our best, often leaving little room for self-care. For women, understanding and aligning with your body’s natural rhythms can be a game-changer in managing these demands. Our menstrual cycle is much more than just menstruation.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 9, 2024
It’s time to get to know Melissa Nazareno, our Accounting Manager. As you can read below, she sees the fun in numbers and systems, which makes her a perfect fit for her role! Read on to learn about her passions for space exploration, delegation and solving challenges. Thanks, Melissa, for participating in our Get to Know ME segment this month! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?
Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 20, 2024
In the evolving landscape of travel and tourism, 2024 has presented destinations with a unique set of counter-intuitive factors influencing travel behavior. Our digital experts specialize in hospitality and tourism, and we’ve identified and translated these trends into actionable strategies for our clients. Here are a few ways you could be turning unexpected factors into opportunities for growth.
Pádraic Gilligan
AUGUST 16, 2024
Pádraic Gilligan discusses the value of learning sales techniques from different industries and emphasizes transparency in business practices, inspired by the ethical approach of Portuguese clothing brand ISTO. He advocates for open and transparent operations in incentive travel and proposes "Factourism" as an innovative tourism trend, enhancing visitor experiences through factory tours.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 2, 2024
Michelle Russell Convene Editor in Chief When we asked planner respondents to our recent Salary Survey to share their sacred cows in the events industry, some griped about things that are largely out of their control, like rising costs. Others brought up approaches to conferences — which have stood the test of time but are as flat as stale beer — that are within event organizers’ power to rework or at least to advocate for their re-imagination.
Skift Meetings
AUGUST 19, 2024
Skift Take: Companies are leaning heavily on “just-in-time” talent, hired for tasks like sourcing or registration, or to spend a couple of weeks doing site inspections or hotel contracting.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 29, 2024
When more than 1,200 Quest Software employees went to Anaheim Hilton in California for the company’s annual fiscal end celebration, NXT FY25, the setting looked more like one created for a music festival. With that, it wouldn’t have been all too surprising if some attendees questioned if they were in the right place. Luckily, the inventive branding by edgefactory ensured they knew where they were.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 5, 2024
There’s nothing like an anniversary that gets you to look back and forward at the same time. We celebrate 39 years in the incentive industry in September. David Jobes was part of that history for 32 years, until he passed away in July. Our company will remain owned by the Jobes family. In a recent company-wide meeting they expressed their commitment to the company, calling the team a second family, and saying the company is stronger than ever as two members of the leadership team step up to run
Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 20, 2024
In the age of smartphones and tablets, it’s easy to forget that not everyone experiences your digital display from the comfort of a desktop chair. Mobile-first design flips the script, prioritizing the smallest screen experience to ensure a seamless journey for all users. But what are the key principles to keep in mind when designing for thumbs, not mouse clicks?
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 22, 2024
Airfares have dropped notably as both inflation and leisure travel have declined. But recent hotel statistics show groups driving hotel revenue, bringing competition for rooms and event space. The latest airfare trends are promising for corporate planners on a tight budget as well as association groups hoping to pick up last-minute registrants. Specifically, government data shows that airfares in mid-2024 are six percent lower than one year ago, and when adjusted for inflation are down nine perc
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 20, 2024
We asked event planners what event sacred cows they think need to go away or change. (Illustrations by Dale Crosby Close) The pandemic served as a wake-up call to the meetings industry, but perhaps we’ve hit the snooze button. Rendered impossible by COVID, face-to-face events have since returned with a vengeance — and in all too many cases, in rinse-and-repeat mode.
Skift Meetings
AUGUST 28, 2024
Skift Take: No amount of bonding will help if employees are overworked, management is toxic, or the activity of choice is either ‘cliché’ or a poor fit for the group.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 5, 2024
Pioneering hospitality leaders forged new paths to top of LA hotel world The hospitality landscape in Los Angeles is filled with bold female leaders brave enough to break away from the Mad Men norm to bring their unique leadership styles forward for the benefit of their organizations, the industry and future hospitality professionals. We asked a quartet of these pioneers how they got their start, what has changed and what is next.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 25, 2024
Effective engagement with sales teams or customers is a long-term enterprise. Yet there are plenty of short-term goals to reach along the way. Consider sales cycles. Engaging with and motivating a sales team during a cycle can mean good things for sales reps and great things for your bottom line. Enter the spurt program. By their nature, spurt or spiff programs are short term events designed to accelerate brand awareness or product sales.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 19, 2024
Is Your Midwest Destination Ready to Capture Travelers Seeking New Adventures? Advance Travel & Tourism is hosting a free webinar on September 10, 2024, focusing on the latest travel trends and strategies for Midwest destinations. The session will explore what travelers in 2025 are seeking, delve into the four stages of the travel decision-making journey, and feature insights from Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau, which was named the Best Summer Travel Destination by USA Tod
Bizzaboo
AUGUST 5, 2024
Event organizers often struggle to engage their audiences. This challenge is perhaps even more difficult in virtual settings, where distractions are plentiful and traditional methods of engagement fall short. Good news: Event gamification — or incorporating game-like elements such as points, leaderboards, and rewards into events — can be a compelling solution to this challenge.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 30, 2024
‘I decided I’m going to make something … culturally relevant,’ said Armando Zumaya (third from left in front row), who in 2018 founded the professional development organization Somos El Poder to address the disparities he saw within the fundraising community. “As a Latino, it’s hard not to notice what a rarity I am at these events, and even more important, how few representatives from Latinx-focused nonprofits are in attendance,” Armando Zumaya wrote about his experiences attending confere
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 23, 2024
Here are strategic and logistical factors to consider when building the company’s most important meeting of the year. It’s that time of year again when corporate-event planners must focus on creating a sales kickoff meeting that hits the mark for the reps as well as the executive team. No pressure, right? In a recent MeetingsNet webinar , Jason Jenkins, a senior enterprise sales executive for Cvent, noted that the primary goals of an SKO should be to engage reps and make them feel valued, celebr
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 6, 2024
Fresh air, challenge by choice and Aloha spirit make competition fun With the world watching as international teams compete in Paris at this year’s Summer Olympics, sports-themed team-building activities are garnering more attention than ever. I spoke with Darlynne Menkin, owner of Out of the Ordinary Group & Team Adventures in San Diego, about team building and how to incorporate activities that require communication and strategy in a fun way.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 12, 2024
Personalization and group travel may seem like they don’t mesh. We are happy to say they can! There are numerous ways to personalize group travel programs , whether you are putting together an incentive travel program for employees or channel partners. Group travel is something we specialize in at Motivation Excellence. Our planners incorporate plenty of personalized options to make our travel programs feel one-of-a-kind the people earning them.
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 14, 2024
The post Philippine hotel sales association announces annual sale appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Philippines’ Hotel Sales and Marketing Association (HSMA) brings back its annual online travel sale on 1 September. HSMA made the announcement at a press event on Wednesday, 14th August. HSMA’s September Online Sale (SOS) offers discounts as low as 75 percent on hotel staycations, resort stays, as well as dining packages and on-site experiences.
Skift Meetings
AUGUST 20, 2024
A conference focused on female founders would seem like an accepting place for babies, wouldn’t it? Elena Brandt, the founder of a market research startup called Besample , was excited to attend the Y Combinator Female Founders Conference 2024 , in August. She flew from Tallahassee to Miami and on to San Francisco with her six-month-old son Darwin in tow.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 27, 2024
The newly enhanced, LEED-certified Miami Beach Convention Center is a gem of a venue at the heart of Greater Miami and Miami Beach, and the ideal destination for your next meeting or event. Greater Miami and Miami Beach is a destination with something to offer for every meeting and its attendees. Miles of stunning beaches and reliable sunny weather are only the beginning.
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 26, 2024
I recently attended a conference session that made me uneasy, and not in a constructive way. I won’t name names, but the session was centered around a specific program to increase “ belonging ” in organizations and included statistics such as: “Only 13% of organizations are ready to actually implement belonging as a practice.” “47% of our audiences are lonely.” When the presenter said increasing belonging would be beneficial, I asked: “To whom, the
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