Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Dr. Romie Dr. Romie, Great Wolf Resorts Board-certified physician, award-winning wellness speaker and founder of brainSHIFT, Dr. Romie , begins a new role as chief wellness officer for Great Wolf Resorts. She will build on the resort organization’s people-driven culture to improve the physical and mental wellness culture throughout the organization using data-driven solutions.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
One thing I have turned to over the last several years is LEGO and truly getting into enjoying the hours it takes to build something. It really is about the memories created brick by brick, and this got me thinking… As Destination Marketers, we are not too far off from being a LEGO Designer. It just looks a little different. We too create memories for our target audiences that are celebrated and remembered for years to come.
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Dana Communications
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
People just can’t get enough of social media. Sprout Social has the usage stats to back this up: reporting an estimated 4.89 billion worldwide users visiting, on average, seven different channels a month to rack up 151 minutes spent on social media daily. (Because if you’re not scrolling while simultaneously streaming your favorite TV show, are you even doing it right?
Motivation Excellence
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Steve Chemello is our Get to Know ME employee spotlight for February. It’s our shortest month and as you can see below, his answers are short and sweet too. Thanks, Steve, for giving us a tiny peek into what makes you, you! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry? I’m a developer. It will be eight years in April.
Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.
ADMEI
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Helping Hospitality Students Transition from Campus to Career 20 February 2024 Heading into a career right after college can be a daunting task for many graduates, especially transitioning from academic classes to the professional world. That comes with its own set of challenges, and having connections set ahead of time can make all the difference. As undergraduates look ahead toward the transition from student to professional, the Association of Destination Management Executives International (
ETC Corporate
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) and the University of Surrey launch the publication of two children’s books: Dee and Flee at the Theme Park by Julia Hubery and Searchlight: The Rock by Ann Bryant. This project, founded by ETC and the University of Surrey in partnership with Graffeg Publishing, seeks to promote tourism jobs to young people as a source to learn socio-emotional skills.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Every year in digital marketing presents unique challenges and trends, but an election year takes the complexity to a whole new level. As the political landscape transforms, the effects ripple across various sectors, including digital advertising. In this survival guide, we explore the nuances of digital marketing in an election year, specifically focusing on the landscape of 2024.
Dana Communications
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Sustainability has been shaping society for quite some time now, and we’re seeing examples of it incorporated into wellness and hospitality more and more each year. Millennials, the generation that travels most frequently, have made it clear that they are willing to pay more for items and services that carry a lighter carbon footprint, while approximately 72% of Gen Zers are more likely to buy from a company that contributes to social causes.
Motivation Excellence
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
You’ve probably seen recent news stories about Americans being the victims of serious crimes on a couple of Caribbean islands. Currently the U.S. Department of State has travel warnings out for two prime locations for spring break revelers: The Bahamas (level 2) and Jamaica (level 3).
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Recently, I had a thought-provoking conversation with association maven and friend KiKi L’Italien. She said she had worked hard to avoid replicating in her marriage some unhealthy dynamics she experienced in her family while growing up. And she felt she’d been successful. But recently, she realized that she had incorporated these unhealthy dynamics into her relationship with her career.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has finalized a rule allowing it to take scammers to court—including those who fraudulently use conference names, logos, and mailing lists—and seek financial penalties. “Advocacy works!” said Tommy Goodwin, FASAE, CAE, PMP, CMP, vice president of the Exhibitions and Conferences Alliance, applauding both the Federal Trade Commission for finalizing an anti-impersonation fraud rule and the many business event industry organizations that advocated for it.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Cara Banasch Cara Banasch, ConferenceDirect Banash is appointed senior vice president of enterprise solutions at ConferenceDirect. She will oversee sales, strategy and implementation of the company’s Strategic Meetings Management Program. Wenks holds over 20 years of experience in executive hospitality leadership, most recently serving as vice president of the sales organization for Omni Hotels.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
MidJourney created this “timber pavilion in nature” from prompts written by Digital Media Editor Magdalina Atanassova. The recently published “The Future 100: 2024” report identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way people live and work this year and beyond. Each year, editors from VML Intelligence, the futurism, research, and innovation unit of global creative agency VML, offer thought-provoking observations for the an
Tourism Tiger
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Tips to help your tour business thrive, from technology to sustainability to marketing advice.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Motivation Excellence
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Have you ever sat down and really examined who you are? Your core values , adjectives you’d like used to describe you, your biggest strengths and why people should want to connect with you? If you’re looking to establish a personal brand , this is a must. You, as a brand, encompasses: who you are what you stand for why people should care How do you want people to feel when they see you or hear your name?
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
After a four-year gap due to the COVID pandemic, we eagerly returned to Anguilla for a two-week vacation. We love this tiny Caribbean island and have taken a welcome break from Vermont winter for fifteen years. I have written many posts about lessons from Anguilla gleaned during our visits, and this trip uncovered more. The trip For the first time in many years, Celia and I stayed in Anguilla without company.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Even as they pay front-line employees the highest average hourly rate ever, more than two-thirds of properties nationwide still have notable staffing shortages. December 2023 saw the highest average hourly rate ever for front-line employees at hotels across the country: $23.91, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even so, 67 percent of more than 400 hotel managers who responded to the latest survey conducted by the American Hotel and Lodging Association say they still face a staffi
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Virginia Beach’s agricultural industry tells a story beyond economics Every morning David Trimmer wakes up thinking about the viability, sustainability and growth of the agricultural industry in Virginia Beach. Trimmer—and the city—places a heavy focus on its agriculture, which makes up a third of its economic output, alongside other major industries like the military and tourism.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
A participant of the executive leadership summit at Convening Leaders 2024 answers questions for a group exercise. The summit, which took place the day before CL officially started, is an example of two of Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes’ 20 bright ideas to personalize events — pre-event and executive programming. (Whatever Media Group) The term personalization is used so often in the events industry that its meaning has become a little hazy — does it refer to technology?
Skift Meetings
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Skift Take: A new ruling by the Federal Trade Commission targets scammers seeking to rip off the business events industry, paving the way for direct monetary compensation from bad actors.
Tourism Tiger
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Unlock the secrets of effective web design for tourism businesses with this basic guide, explaining key terms and language.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
How to create event environments where every individual feels valued, accepted, and connected
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
At Mobile World Congress 2024, the rapid advance of artificial intelligence is on display through “spatial computing” applications that will affect meetings, including augmented reality, virtual reality, and 3D teleconferencing. While the 2024 edition of Mobile World Congress, which began on February 26 in Barcelona, still is not drawing as many attendees as it did before the Covid pandemic—109,000 people came in 2019 versus about 95,000 this year—it’s not because the rate of innovation in commu
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
South Florida offers luxury, wellness and experiences Touring through South Florida was almost an international experience as I explored all the different influences Marriott International has interwoven into their hospitality, culinary and wellness offerings. A true melting pot of culture, wellness and professional amenities, South Florida offers accessible luxury with innovative holistic approaches on the gorgeous Atlantic coast.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Making sure attendees use the event app you’ve created requires your organization to market the app before your event takes place. Your organization has created an event app that will seamlessly integrate with the in-person experience — but how do you encourage attendees to use it? Event management platform VenuIQ shared some tips and tricks in a recent blog post, “Best Practices for Marketing Your Event App.
InEvent
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Image by CBS news The Super Bowl Halftime Show has evolved from a simple intermission entertainment into a global spectacle that commands the attention of millions worldwide. What started as a modest showcase featuring university marching bands and basic performances has transformed into a must-see event that rivals the game itself in anticipation and spectacle. … Post The Evolution of The Super Bowl Halftime Show: Then vs.
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
The post Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024 opens for registration appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Thailand’s leading B2B travel industry show, the Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2024, is scheduled to be held on 5-7 June at JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort and Spa in Khao Lak, Phang-nga. Online registrations for buyers and sellers will open on 9 February.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
Meet the speakers of Catersource + The Special Event!
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Economic, cultural, and technological issues are impacting who makes it onto the podium at meeting and conventions. The Speaking Industry Benchmark Report produced by AAE Speakers Bureau compiles data from both event organizers and keynote speakers to better understand the issues and trends affecting the speaker-booking process. While the full 2024 report will be released on March 26th, Jennifer Best, vice president of marketing at AAE, shared some early data from this year’s survey results with
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Planners come together for three days of networking, learning and all-out joy While a warm wind brushed the fronds of palm trees and the warm water of the White Bank crashed on the shore of Paradise Island, a group of 29 meeting professionals and 17 representatives from Marriott CRN member hotels gathered to share insights, ideas and inspiration at Marriott ’s first Meet with Momentum event of 2024 at Atlantis Bahamas this past January.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Moderator Shawn Cheng (with microphone) listens as a participant presents one team’s solution for the “Human Heroes vs. AI Wizards” challenge at CL24. Last year, I started experimenting with the generative AI tool ChatGPT and making it part of my work, because of its promise to enhance productivity — but also for job security. It has become increasingly clear that — as several speakers at Convening Leaders 2024 in January in San Diego pointed out — we likely won’t lose our jobs to AI but t
Bizzaboo
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Atlanta, known as “The City in a Forest,” offers a rich tapestry of history and modernity, making it an ideal locale for events. From its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement to its evolution into a bustling metropolis with lush, green spaces, Atlanta blends cultural depth with vibrant city life. Add to its colorful history an abundance of Atlanta meeting venues, and you can’t go wrong with this Georgia peach of a city!
Skift Meetings
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
Skift Take: Vegan, gluten-free, paleo, and nut allergies are just some of the dietary requirements that event professionals should be aware of.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Every year, digital marketing presents unique challenges and trends, but an election year takes the complexity to a whole new level. As the political landscape transforms, the effects ripple across various sectors, including digital advertising. In this survival guide, we explore the nuances of digital marketing in an election year, specifically focusing on the landscape of 2024.
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