Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2024

We have all read the headlines. “Artificial Intelligence Will Free Humanity from Drudgery” or the more ominous “AI is the Biggest Threat to Humans Ever Invented.” To determine the truth about how access to emerging generative technology will impact meeting professionals, we teamed up with Zenus.AI, a behavioral analytics firm, to ask savvy readers in January and again in August to compare how they are using AI right now and what is shaping their approach to adopting or not adopting the tool.

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Motivation Excellence

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Everyone in the workplace contributes to the culture of the environment. This is especially true when it comes to harassment and bullying. While unpleasant behavior from a coworker might not rise to the level of being illegal, it can definitely strongly affect the mood at work, which can lead to lower productivity, depressed morale and even losing talented people.

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 9, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business world, finding moments of connection, rejuvenation, and inspiration can be challenging. Corporate retreats offer a valuable opportunity for teams to step away from the daily grind, strengthen bonds, and foster creativity. At Traveler’s Q, we believe that rustic settings provide the perfect backdrop for these transformative experiences.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 7, 2024

: The other day, I had the incredible opportunity to attend a mesmerizing performance of Tuvan throat singing by the Alash Ensemble at the Marlboro Elementary School, a small pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade school in my hometown of Marlboro, Vermont. It brought up a whole host of emotions. Tuvan throat singing The eerie, captivating music produced by the trio’s throats was spellbinding.

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 10, 2024

A current assessment and resources for those affected Hurricane Milton made landfall in western Florida yesterday, leaving nine dead and nearly 3.5 million residents and 165 health care facilities without power. Over 80,000 Floridians are currently being supported by nearly 300 operating shelters. In a twist of fate, Hillsborough County , which had offered comfort stations, income eligible hotel assistance and FEMA assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Helene’s September 26 landfall, was sud

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Motivation Excellence

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s time to get to know one of our newer colleagues! Sheri Racine started in June of 2024, getting several months of training from our long-time Merchandise Buyer, before retiring. We’re happy to have Sheri take on the role and bring a new perspective to the team. Please read on, and watch her short video, to learn about her passion outside of work and what she loves doing with her family.

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Tourism Tiger

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Discover why a dedicated website is essential for travel operators beyond social media. Learn how SEO, control, and detailed offerings drive bookings. Contact us for expert tourism websites.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

IMEX America 2024 ended today with a final count of 15,500 attendees (5,500 buyers and 86,000 pre-scheduled meetings) walking through the doors at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. In addition to visiting a world of destinations, hotels and tech suppliers, attendees took in 1,600 education sessions on the show floor and another 1,600 nuggets of wisdom were delivered to those who came in a day early for Meeting Professionals International (MPI)’s Smart Monday.

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Motivation Excellence

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Everyone in the workplace contributes to the culture of the environment. This is especially true when it comes to harassment and bullying. While unpleasant behavior from a coworker might not rise to the level of being illegal, it can definitely strongly affect the mood at work, which can lead to lower productivity, depressed morale and even losing talented people.

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All Conference Alert

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Attending Medical conferences is beneficial for healthcare professionals, doctors, and students. These events let you learn new things, share knowledge, and give you a chance to connect with others in your field. If you’re looking for a medical conference in 2025, you’re in the right place! We are here with a helpful guide. We will start with what a medical conference is and then show you some of the best medical conference types and countries to attend.

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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.

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The post Tribute Portfolio makes its South Korean debut with The Link Seoul appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Tribute Portfolio, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announced the opening of The Link Seoul, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel today, 9th October, in Seoul’s dynamic Sindorim district.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Tuesday, Oct. 8 was the grand opening of IMEX America 2024 , with a jaw-dropping trade show, unexpected meetups with good friends and exciting announcement after exciting announcement. Giving Back First things first: our friends in the South experienced devastating effects from Hurricane Helene , and less than a week later., Hurricane Milton, now a category 5 storm, is expected to hit Florida on Wednesday.

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Motivation Excellence

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Everyone in the workplace contributes to the culture of the environment. This is especially true when it comes to harassment and bullying. While unpleasant behavior from a coworker might not rise to the level of being illegal, it can definitely strongly affect the mood at work, which can lead to lower productivity, depressed morale and even losing talented people.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Mix Business with Leisure in Long Beach, SoCal’s Laid Back Beach City Long Beach is your destination for spectacular events that impress and inspire attendees while offering a conveniently located Southern California destination with a laid back vibe. Along with San Diego and San Francisco, it is one of three major cities on California’s coast, with all the amenities and attractions of a culturally diverse beach city.

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Skift Meetings

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: The sooner planners engage with a host destination’s DMO, the more opportunities they have to create meaningful and unique experiences that will allow attendees to thrive.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Redefining event catering with chef-driven menus, wellness-focused offerings and immersive dining experiences. There is always one thing that stands out for attendees during an event: the food. Planners often try to one-up themselves from event to event, looking for ways to wow and inspire their guests’ palettes. Smart Meetings caught up with Suzanne Halperin, head of meetings & events, luxury & lifestyle Americas at IHG Hotels & Resorts, to get a better sense of what trends she has

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Motivation Excellence

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s time to get to know one of our newer colleagues! Sheri Racine started in June of 2024, getting several months of training from our long-time Merchandise Buyer, before retiring. We’re happy to have Sheri take on the role and bring a new perspective to the team. Please read on, and watch her short video, to learn about her passion outside of work and what she loves doing with her family.

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Social Media Incentives Training Media 130

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The post Tourism Authority of Thailand hosts networking event for Asian KOLs appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted a networking dinner for over 100 key opinion leaders (KOLs) from China and Singapore. The event was held in partnership with Thai AirAsia. Hosted by TAT deputy governor for marketing communications Nithee Seeprae and Thai AirAsia head of government relations Krid Pattanasan, the event was part of the agency’s You

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EHL Insights

OCTOBER 9, 2024

As stories of customers acting out in rage continue to rise, emotional intelligence provides a solution to solve problems and please even the trickiest customers.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This week, we explore the impact the meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions industry sector has had on global business travel, Wynn Resorts’ expanded plans for the UAE’s first casino, the benefits and economic power of Indigenous tourism, new European itineraries by Variety Cruises—and a last-minute chance to score some steep discounts on flights to Dublin, London and Paris.

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Motivation Excellence

OCTOBER 9, 2024

It’s time to get to know one of our newer colleagues! Sheri Racine started in June of 2024, getting several months of training from our long-time Merchandise Buyer, before retiring. We’re happy to have Sheri take on the role and bring a new perspective to the team. Please read on, and watch her short video, to learn about her passion outside of work and what she loves doing with her family.

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Social Media Incentives Training Media 130

Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The post ForwardKeys report shows Asia Pacific tourism driving global arrivals appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. ForwardKeys announced that tourism in the Asia Pacific is driving the current resurgence in global tourist arrivals. The knowledge partner of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) presenter their report at this year’s WTTC Global Summit in Perth, Australia.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 9, 2024

The next generation of event attendees is bringing demographic changes and dramatic shifts in values compared to previous generations. Last month, for the first time, the number of Gen Z workers overtook Boomers in the U.S. workforce. Although the margin is small — there are 300,000 more Gen Z workers than Boomers in a full-time workforce of 127 million — it’s a trend that is accelerating rapidly, Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president, strategy and research, told Convene.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Risk mitigation and crisis management have always been pressing topics in meeting planning, but as our world evolves, the types of risks planners prepare for evolve in turn. In partnership with Destinations International, Smart Meetings is asking you to share your perspective on the top factors you consider in your risk mitigation and crisis management plans today.

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Skift Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2024

Skift Take: Planners face many ethical challenges in their jobs, but one of the biggest is what to do with hotel points.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The post Discovery Samal hosts benefit gala for indigenous weaving communities appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Discovery Samal served as the elegant venue for The Stellar Fashion Gala, a charity event benefiting indigenous weaving communities under the patronage of the b.LOOM Project. Held in partnership between the Davao Fashion and Design Council Foundation Inc (DFDCI) and the Mindanao Trade Expo Foundation Inc (MTEFI) at the hotel’s Samal Grand Ballroom, the even

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Special Events

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Tips for making the most of your video marketing

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Risk mitigation and crisis management have always been pressing topics in meeting planning, but as our world evolves, the types of risks planners prepare for evolve in turn. In partnership with Destinations International, Smart Meetings is asking you to share your perspective on the top factors you consider in your risk mitigation and crisis management plans today.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission’s rule on government and business impersonation went into effect April 1, which targets among other things, scams aimed at the business events industry. PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The post GX India 2024: Showcasing the impact of community tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. A panel session taking place at the 2024 GX Summit in Jaipur, India. © G Adventures G Adventures, together with its non-profit partner, Planeterra, hosted the second annual GX World Community Tourism Summit on September 27, 2024 in Jaipur, India, coinciding with World Tourism Day celebrations around the world.

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Redfin

OCTOBER 11, 2024

When you think of Memphis, some of the most unique things to do that likely come to mind are the blues, barbecue, and Beale Street. The city is also famous for Graceland, Sun Studio, and the National Civil Rights Museum. While those iconic landmarks are certainly worth visiting, living in Memphis offers so much more, with an endless list of unique things to do that showcase its authentic Southern charm.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 7, 2024

ASH collaborated with government agencies, airlines, venues and partners to advance medical science based on robust data When the goal is to produce the 66 th anniversary of the premier event in classical and malignant hematology, then doing whatever it takes to get the best in the world to the general session is job one. As Chief Event Strategy Officer for the American Society of Hematology (ASH), Bill Reed, FASAE, CMP brings 30,000 meeting professionals from more than 110 countries together to

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 11, 2024

About C2 Montreal’s various formats, CEO Anick Beaulieu said, “It’s just about the diversity of ways to connect and touch points that create this rich, fertile ground for friendship, partnership, transactions to happen.” Anick Beaulieu was recently a presenter at a conference in Abu Dhabi for architects, when she experienced “total imposter syndrome,” the CEO of Montréal-based event company C2 told Convene during a video interview.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 6, 2024

The post Asian properties dominate this year’s top ten world’s best hotels appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Asian hotels dominated William Reed’s list of the 50 best hotels in the world, taking seven of the slots in the top ten. The Capella Bangkok in Thailand was ranked at first place this year. Other Asian properties include The Rosewood Hong Kong; The Upper House in Hong Kong; Raffles Singapore; Aman Tokyo; Soneva Fushi in the Maldives; and Nihi Sumba in Indonesia

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inVOYAGE

OCTOBER 10, 2024

With spirits still high from inVOYAGE x Mykonos, we headed to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s newest yacht “ILMA” for the grand tour with a twist of mixology and an exquisite on-board lunch. So with luxury super yachts on the rise, we ask what is their potential for incentives and events? Emily catches up with Karen Shiers, VP MICE & Partnership, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, and Christopher Gioitta at Parea Travel for their insights.

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