Endless Events

JUNE 23, 2022

Technology is advancing at a rapid speed. We all use all kinds of gadgets, software, and hardware products to manage our personal lives. Today, the Event Brew tackles the relationship between personal and professional life as it relates to technology. Have they ever used personal technology pieces for the events industry purposes? . In this short but sweet conversation, Nick, Thuy, and Will share what technologies they happily use in their event lives.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Just a few miles from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park lies a unique, eco-friendly travel experience. A series of handmade Mongolian tents in the desert make up the Eco Yurt Village. Beautiful scenery and plentiful amenities make the property perfectly suited to host small groups on a business or leisure retreat. What really elevates the experience is the use of the HomeBiogas compost system, which turns organic waste into cooking gas for guests and fertilizer for the nearby plants.

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The MICE Blog

JUNE 21, 2022

Over 60 percent of young adults in Switzerland choose vocational training or apprenticeship over an academic path. This is an important economic factor that affects a country’s competitiveness in terms of the labour market and low unemployment rate, which in Switzerland is at about 4 percent. SwissSkills is an agency focused on promoting the vocational education system in Switzerland.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 23, 2022

The pandemic brought on a tumultuous time for the expo and trade show industry. Most companies had to reluctantly default to remote operations during the lockdowns. Now that corporate travel has mostly resumed, event planners are working to make expos and trade shows better than ever. In this article, we will tell you about the current industry trends for expos and trade shows post-pandemic.

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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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Dana Communications

JUNE 20, 2022

As a reader of our blog, you know we can’t say enough about flexing a powerful brand. (Check out this post just for boutique hotels.) But your branding effort has to go deeper than just high visibility external branding—you need to think beyond your website, marketing communications and advertising campaign. So we’re sharing our top tips on how to make your hotel/resort employees brand ambassadors.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

The 10th NYC Experience Wellness and Travel Media event presented by Organic Spa Media on June 17, 2022 highlighted five major wellness trends that meeting planners should be aware of in booking spa experiences or resorts with wellness-centered offerings. These trends have relevance for planners in a variety of ways. From what products to put in gift bags and what type of resort to choose, to what experiences groups can enjoy together to maximize wellness, these trends are what spa, resort and w

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 24, 2022

A new MeetingsNet survey finds nearly 70 percent of planners expect fewer attendees on site due to high airfares, while nearly 60 percent have narrowed their destination options due to potential air delays and cancellations. The long-anticipated return of in-person business meetings, conventions, and trade shows is being blunted by the difficult conditions for air travel, according to planners who responded to a MeetingsNet survey conducted between June 20 and 23.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 18, 2022

One way to market a destination is by highlighting such attractions as its theater, dining, or music scenes. (Photo by Benjamin Rascoe on Unsplash ). When it comes to event marketing, it’s always been not just who and what that matters, but where — and since the pandemic, the destination plays an even larger role in attracting an audience. Here’s how to make the most of where your event is being held, according to three DMO leaders.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new collaboration this week with Unilever to replace travel-sized toiletries with a less wasteful alternative. Rather than replacing amenities after every guest, Dove (Unilever’s biggest brand) will provide hotels with full-size products that can be refilled as needed. With widespread American brands like Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites involved in the deal, IHG is expecting a massive reduction in sin

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Solimar International

JUNE 24, 2022

Solimar International’s Director of Conservation & Community Development, Chloe King , has published her White Paper: Climate Action through Regeneration: Unlocking the Power of Communities and Nature through Tourism. Chloe worked alongside Senior Sustainability Consultant, O’Shannon Burns and organizations Regenerative Travel and The Long Run on a year-long research project that sought to determine how tourism can be made into a more regenerative practice by embracing nature-based solutions

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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.

Business Traveler USA

JUNE 24, 2022

International airlines are starting new routes to the U.S. as borders relax Covid regulations. Among these is Air New Zealand, which is launching a nonstop between Auckland and New York beginning September 17. This will be ANZ’s first such flight, zipping over from JFK in a whopping 17.5 hours—slightly shorter than the longest flight in the world, Singapore Airlines’ 18 hours and 50 minutes between New York and Singapore.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 24, 2022

Associated Builders and Contractors turned the exhibition floor of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, into a series of construction job sites for the National Craft Championships. (Photos courtesy of ABC). On March 16, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) transformed the exhibition floor of the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, into what could pass as the studio set for a reality TV competition show as 176 of the nation’s best carpenters,

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

The massive heat wave that beat down on the western half of the United States last week is just the latest culmination of climate change in our daily lives. The best way to combat climate change is through large-scale action, which is where meeting professionals and WeTravel Academy’s new Sustainable Tourism course comes in. Designed in collaboration with Tourism Cares, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making the hospitality industry more eco-friendly, this free course is a first step towar

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Solimar International

JUNE 24, 2022

Solimar International is proud to introduce our Summer 2022 Virtual Travel Writing and Sustainable Tourism Internship Cohort! This semester’s cohort features 18 talented individuals with a shared passion for sustainable development and tourism. As you’ll read, each intern possesses unique backgrounds and experiences that will be incredibly impactful to our work.

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inVOYAGE

JUNE 23, 2022

Summer is in full swing and it’s great to see the community event calendar packed with an eclectic and exciting mix of opportunities which will invite organisations and their employees to embrace some of the season’s best experiences. This inSPIRE EDIT news roundup shares some of the newest incentives that Norway, quintessential England, picture postcard Austria, Istanbul and the natural beauty of Mexico have to offer.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 23, 2022

From the minute your attendees step foot into the sun-drenched, seven-story atrium dotted with towering palm trees at Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa , they’ll feel the charm of Southern California to win them over. With its award-winning dining, shopping and arts districts; beautiful year-round weather; and proximity to the Pacific Ocean (Newport Beach is 10 minutes down the road) and the ever-iconic Disneyland (only 12 miles away), it’s easy to see why the centrally located city of Costa Mesa

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2022

When news came out about a celebrity buying property in the Metaverse, it would make sense if your first reaction was “How?” Whether it’s a money grab or the genuine beginnings of a new type of internet, there seems to be some appeal to buying and investing in property in the Metaverse and web3, details of which aren’t straightforward. Another question is, “What does this mean for corporate event planning?

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Solimar International

JUNE 23, 2022

Tourism can be a transformative experience, both for destinations and the travelers who visit. While famous bucket list destinations are always fun to visit, under-the-radar destinations offer travelers the unique opportunity to see the authentic heart and soul of a place that can’t be found anywhere else (and hey, it doesn’t hurt to avoid the crowds either). .

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Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

There’s something about a food truck that makes passersby stop and grab a bite. People love mobile restaurants — some food trucks even have a loyal base of followers. And catering trucks are flexible, so they’re a wise option for events that take place outdoors, such as art fairs and cultural celebrations. No wonder adding […].

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 22, 2022

Omaha is known as the headquarters of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, Mutual of Omaha Insurance, and the NCAA Men’s College World Series, but with more than $8 billion in new development underway, there’s going to be a lot more to the story. Put this midwestern gem on the radar for your meetings and conventions. Here are some of the highlights of this mega makeover.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

U.S. Travel Association has announced that Geoff Freeman will be taking the role of president and CEO. After almost 10 years away, a period in which he held leadership positions as president and CEO of American Gaming Association, and president and CEO of Consumer Brands Association (his current position), Freeman will be joining Sept. 1. He is also currently a board member of the compensation committee for American Gaming Systems.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 21, 2022

A new survey looks at how planners are responding when at least 10 percent of attendees don’t speak English as their first language. When your meetings include attendees who don’t speak English as their first language, there are at least two big issues to consider if interpretation services aren’t offered: Some attendees may miss the messages and education that the company wants to get across, and some may feel a lack of inclusivity in the event.

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Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

If your event's trash bins are filled with water bottles, it could leave a bad impression on your green-leaning guests. Follow these steps to plan a more sustainable event.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 21, 2022

Some cities are so hectic, it’s easy for attendees to feel lost in the shuffle. Others may have nice meeting space, but so little going on that there’s nothing to fill your itinerary outside the conference hall. But Buffalo, New York, might just be the Goldilocks of meeting destinations. With its unique venues, lovely weather, iconic sights, and a food and nightlife scene that rivals cities twice its size, Buffalo has everything you need to plan an event that’s both manageable and exciting.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 20, 2022

Destinations International (DI) has announced its 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees and Destination Organization Leadership Award recipients. “These leaders have made tremendous contributions to our industry and their respective destinations,” said President and CEO of Destinations International Don Welsh. “These visionaries have been responsible for the evolution of our industry and have had a profound impact on its healthy future.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

With many meeting planners and event organizers doubling up their bookings to compensate for postponed events from 2021 (and even 2020), it’s getting harder and harder to find hotel rooms and meeting spaces for groups both large and small. Never has there been greater need for an instant booking system designed for the B2B and corporate sectors. Conventional wisdom has long dictated that the meeting booking process is too complicated to allow any kind of instant, online booking system to be much

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Eventbrite

JUNE 24, 2022

There’s something about a food truck that makes passersby stop and grab a bite. People love mobile restaurants — some food trucks even have a loyal base of followers. And catering trucks are flexible, so they’re a wise option for events that take place outdoors, such as art fairs and cultural celebrations. No wonder adding […]. The post How Food Truck Vendors Can Draw a Crowd to Your Attraction appeared first on Eventbrite Blog.

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InEvent

JUNE 19, 2022

While webinars, web conferencing, and live online events are becoming increasingly popular with businesses of all kinds, there’s still plenty of confusion about how to host one. When you make your decision about how to host your event, you must do your research on what the best practices are for hosting the best webinar possible. … Post 5 Best practices to host the most engaging webinars in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2022

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. U.S. Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings.

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Hotel Engine

JUNE 23, 2022

Leaving something behind at a hotel can be devastating, especially when you have already flown back home and can’t physically revisit the hotel. Items get left behind all the time, though, which is why hotels have lost and found procedures in place to help you recover your things. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about hotel lost and found policies, including the best strategies for recovering your personal belongings.

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Eventbrite

JUNE 23, 2022

Whether you’re launching a new podcast or revamping an existing one, building your audience is the key to success. Podcast listenership has grown exponentially in recent years, with 41% of Americans ages 12 and up reporting that they listened to a podcast within the last week in 2021, according to the Pew Research Center. Podcasts […].

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Meeting Package

JUNE 23, 2022

We talked about Meetings & Events sales with Anant Vithlani , the Vice President of Sales in Nordic Choice Hotels. Watch the interview from the above video.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2022

When touching down in a foreign country, the first thing many travelers do is connect to the airport’s Wi-Fi to get caught up on news, posts and messages they missed in the air. However, NordVPN , a virtual private network provider, urges travelers to think twice about cybersecurity. A survey conducted by the company found that one in four tourists have been hacked on the way to their vacation.

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Bizzaboo

JUNE 20, 2022

Virtual events are still new. Without a deep history to draw from, it can be hard to know what attendees, sponsors, and organizers might be willing to spend. Who should pay for what? How do you build a virtual event pricing strategy? It helps to look at who your target audience is to understand what might sell well. Some concepts are more likely to succeed as an attendee charge, whereas others might make more sense as an offering from a sponsor or an expense for the organizer.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 24, 2022

Mesa, Arizona has initiated many accessibility programs, including becoming the first city to earn the Autism Certified City designation from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards. The story of how Mesa, Arizona, became the inaugural Autism Certified City began in 2018, when Marc Garcia, Visit Mesa president and CEO, took his young autistic son on a family vacation and had a less-than-stellar experience.

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