Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

Honoring excellence in event leadership as a way to inspire more of it is serious business. But when a powerful group of Smart Women in Meetings Award winners came together at Caesars Palace Las Vegas for a day of education, personalized experiences and a full-glam gala, fun was also on the agenda. An Evolution Smart Meetings CEO Marin Bright launched the signature leadership accelerator event nine years ago and it is still the only confluence of its kind for women at all career stages of the ev

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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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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.

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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.

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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

AUGUST 20, 2024

Scott Frankel Attendees to Smart Meetings’ Culinary Experience, hosted at Paris Las Vegas, were treated to a free learning session led by Scott Frankel, president of Animatic Media LLC & Conference-On-Demand + LIVE. With an event production career that spans over 26 years, Frankel was a perfect choice as speaker to educate our audience on the fine details of AV contracting.

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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.

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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.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

Discover endless summer from the East to the West What do NOLA, San Antonio and San Diego all have in common? Not much—they’re all massively distinct cities—but besides big character, they share lots of sunshine. As summer begins to wind down, your attendees are looking for last-chance opportunities to soak up the sun. Besides, with these new and renovated hotels, all signs point towards yes (please!).

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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 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?

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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.

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

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Accessible, healthy, creative food and the people who order F&B for events took center stage at Smart Meetings Culinary Experience at Paris Las Vegas this week. Partnering with Caesars Entertainment , Smart Meetings brought to life the innovative ideas, tasty solutions and business-friendly strategies that leave attendees feeling nourished and KPIs crushed.

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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.

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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

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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

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Mercedes Miller Mercedes Miller, The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau Miller takes on the role of president of The ATL Airport District Convention & Visitors Bureau , the destination marketing organization for the cities of College Park, Hapeville and Union City, following Cookie Smoak’s retirement. She brings nearly 30 years of hospitality industry experience, throughout which she has been recognized for her leadership and industry knowledge.

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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.

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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.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 21, 2024

The River Walk will delight your meeting attendees as they discover the lively path that connects the convention center with hotels, restaurants, museums, attractions and outdoor areas. With its rich history, global culture, exquisite cuisine, and infrastructure to host any size or style of event, San Antonio is a meeting and convention powerhouse. The city, the nation’s seventh largest, is growing exponentially, offering many new options for hotels, venues, and restaurants along with more nonst

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2024

Benoit Sauvage has lived and worked across three continents over the course of his nearly three-decade career, slowly but surely becoming increasingly involved in the events industry. He is now the founder and CEO of Connect DMC , a leading destination management company for the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Born and raised in Paris, Sauvage says, “From a very young age, I was inspired by the idea that when you die, a little movie of your life plays before your eyes.

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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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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 22, 2024

The post Yas Island Abu Dhabi to host Diljit Dosanjh’s Electrifying ‘Dil-Luminati Tour’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the regions’ leading leisure and entertainment destination, will welcome Punjabi music icon Diljit Dosanjh to the Etihad Park on 9 November, 2024, as part of the eagerly awaited Dil-Luminati Tour.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 21, 2024

In the vibrant city of Columbus, Ohio, meeting attendees will find unique offerings that make it a fresh choice for meetings and conventions. With top-notch facilities and world-class dining, entertainment, and cultural attractions, Columbus, Ohio offers an unbeatable combination that makes it the perfect place for your next meeting. This vibrant city is on the rise and will impress and surprise any group.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2024

Blend wellness with corporate events For many groups and attendees wellness is a priority. Smart Meetings looked at several locations whose primary objective is creating a comfortable environment that supports wellness, self-care and restoration. We asked venues several questions about the importance of wellness and what guests could expect from their respective establishments.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 19, 2024

I’m a proponent of paying it forward. Throughout my professional life, I have been fortunate to receive invaluable advice, support, and encouragement from mentors at critical times. Most importantly, when I hesitantly approached someone I deeply respected and asked them whether something I was planning—often, something I had never done before, or something no one had ever done before—was a good idea.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 22, 2024

The post Plan your meetings and events at Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The iconic Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel, permanently docked in Mina Rashid, is well-known as the premier destination for corporate events, meetings, and social gatherings. The historic ocean liner, which once ruled the transatlantic, transporting the rich and famous across the seas, offers a range of unique and versatile venues that cater to a wide range of events, from gran

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Toronto’s commitment to sustainability in the conference and meetings industry runs deep. For meeting planners committed to creating an event that features sustainability practices, look no further than Toronto. The meetings and conference industry is working toward increased sustainability, and the city is proud to be a leader in this effort. Toronto is home to hotels, restaurants and event venues that prize sustainable practices, there are citywide initiatives, including efforts to reduce gree

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Nominate Your Favorite Supplier for Our 2024 Catalyst Awards In every successful event, there’s a person who stands out, going the extra mile to ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether it was the proactive problem-solving of a destination contact, the seamless setup orchestrated by your client services manager, or the innovative solutions from your AV partner – their efforts deserve recognition.

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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.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 20, 2024

The post Athar Festival 2024 to spotlight and nurture ‘Youth’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Power-packed speaker lineup including H.H. Prince Fahad bin Faisal Al Saud and Sir Martin Sorrell, as well as key industry experts from Google, Manchester United, and Warner Music Group. During a press conference held today, Athar – Saudi Festival of Creativity, the Kingdom’s largest gathering of the creative marketing industry, unveiled a comprehensive lineup

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

The view of the atrium at the newly expanded Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland. In Cleveland there are world-class experiences without the world-class ego. But the city’s recent unveiling of the $49+ million expansion of the LEED Gold-certified Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland (HCCC) is the talk of the town. It is now more convenient, with enhanced amenities and event-space flexibility.

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Redfin

AUGUST 22, 2024

There are important changes happening in the real estate industry this month. The National Association of Realtors and multiple listing service (MLS) have implemented new rules about how real estate agents communicate about real estate fees. The changes provide greater transparency and competition around fees—goals that Redfin has always supported. We know this can be confusing, but Redfin agents are prepared to answer any questions you have and expertly guide you through your buying and sellin

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Skift Meetings

AUGUST 20, 2024

Skift Take: A nursing mom brought her infant son to a women’s conference. She thought it would be a non-issue. It was anything but.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 19, 2024

The post Wonderfruit 2024 names Klook as official travel platform appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Asian travel and experience platform Klook announced that it has been named the official travel platform for Wonderfruit 2024 in Thailand. The partnership came about after Klook submitted a letter of intent for strategic partnership to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) in a bid to reinforce its commitment to elevate the global travel experience.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Global Ambassador by Sam Fox is one of downtown Phoenix’s newest luxury hotel offerings, adding to the city’s growing reputation as a premier meeting and events destination. If you’re looking for a premier destination for your next gathering, take a look at Phoenix. The nation’s fifth largest city has established its reputation as a premier destination for meetings of all sizes, from intimate meetings to mega events—the 2023 Super Bowl and 2024 NCAA Final Four happened here!

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