DCI
APRIL 19, 2023
Greener meetings – it sounds like a buzzword we’re all hearing, but in reality, it’s something that the business events industry is truly embracing. This Earth Day, it’s worth reminding destinations of the steps they should be taking towards enabling greener meetings. For destinations that are already taking these steps, it’s also time to make sure you’re being clear and upfront with meeting planners.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 20, 2023
Reducing waste and carbon emissions is on most planners’ agendas. Efforts large and small are helping move the industry in a common direction. April 22 is Earth Day, a time for those in our industry to consider the substantial environmental impact of holding meetings, conventions, and trade shows. With the in-person event business back to full strength, it’s more important than ever for host organizations to rethink how they conduct gatherings in order to minimize their carbon footprint.
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Skift Meetings
APRIL 18, 2023
Skift Take: Sharing a venue with a polarizing group or a rival corporation can cause all sorts of issues. But how can planners avoid it?
Smart Meetings
APRIL 18, 2023
April 20 th is known as the informal national cannabis celebration day, yet it is no longer a day only celebrated by fringe society. With cannabis gaining momentum in state legislations and shedding its stigma to be more visible in mainstream culture, cannabis travel and tourism is a fast-rising market. Smart Meetings sat down with cannabis travel consultant and advocate Brian Applegarth to discuss the integration of cannabis into the tourism industry and what meeting professionals should know.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Motivation Excellence
APRIL 21, 2023
If the only type of change you can handle jingles in your pockets, it’s time to make some adjustments. After all, change is a constant, and learning how to lean into it can save you some aggravation and wasted time. Being resistant to big and little modifications in your life can mean missing out on amazing opportunities, learning new things, and discovering new interests.
Dana Communications
APRIL 18, 2023
From pro sports to packaged goods, brands have been taking a long, hard look at their identities and choosing to make a positive change. The Cleveland Guardians and Washington Commanders have dropped old names and mascots from their team rosters. And food brands have done their part so grocery store shelves can be stocked with Pearl Milling Company pancake mixes and syrups as well as Ben’s Original rice.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 21, 2023
In what may be a ground-changing move for hotels and meeting planners doing business in Florida, Brightline, the only intercity, eco-friendly high-speed rail in the U.S. has unveiled its Brightline Orlando Station at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The rail will connect service to Central and South Florida. Brightline also announced that Orlando ticket sales will launch in May for future dates, with one-way fares starting at $79 for SMART and $149 for PREMIUM.
Social Tables
APRIL 20, 2023
Event planning consistently ranks as one of most stressful jobs in the U.S. Whether planners find themselves forced to work with difficult personalities, try to juggle juxtaposing requests, fix event planning mistakes, or balance dozens of last-minute event changes, event planners have plenty of reasons to feel stressed. It can be hard to avoid the busy work environment and crazy work schedules many planners find themselves facing but identifying and avoiding common planning faux pas can help av
Best Corporate Events
APRIL 18, 2023
Even if you’re not an NFL fan, you have to be impressed by one team’s performance in one of the most amazing games ever. And if you’re a leader on any level, what happened that Saturday afternoon offers valuable lessons for your organization. At halftime in their game on December 17, 2022, the Minnesota Vikings trailed the Indianapolis Colts by a score of 33-0.
Skift Meetings
APRIL 20, 2023
Skift Take: As hoteliers and venue operators struggle to conduct quality post-pandemic site visits, planners are having to expend more time and effort to ensure successful site selection.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 20, 2023
Food sustainability, clean oceans and repurposed rainwater Compared to the largely unexplored universe we inhabit; our little blue and green shimmering marble is small. On Saturday, April 22nd we take a day to appreciate our planet and remember our resources are finite and depleting. Moving through our days, it is important to be aware that as inhabitants of the planet Earth, we play a major factor in how long these resources will last.
AltexSoft Travel
APRIL 20, 2023
Written in conjunction with Hudson Crossing partners Max Rayner and Brian Clark Nobody likes paying for things they don’t need. If something is included in the price but the buyer hasn’t asked for it, it’s a questionable benefit and possibly a detriment. When searching for hotel rooms, parents with young children may very much prefer to not have a fireplace or a high floor view, while honeymooners may be willing to pay to have both a fireplace and a view.
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 17, 2023
ExCeL London’s hospitality menus use a minimum of 80 percent British seasonal fruit and vegetables. (Courtesy Levy UK + Ireland) Four million delegates will pass through the doors of ExCeL London this year, arriving for meetings on oncology, robotics, tattoos, firefighting, and AI — the usual gamut for the massive event venue on the city’s Royal Docks.
Bizzaboo
APRIL 16, 2023
Happy employees make happy companies because they’re more engaged and more productive. Yet across the world, just one out of every five employees is engaged at work, according to Gallup. However, Gallup says that by following employee engagement best practices, companies can boost engagement all the way to 73%. Since engaged employees are more productive, are less burned out, and stick around for longer, smart organizations are focused on doing everything they can to boost happiness and engageme
Smart Meetings
APRIL 19, 2023
Resorts and organizations partner to solve an ecological disaster The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, otherwise known as the massive seaweed blob, is currently heading for the coastline of South Florida, and the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and is guaranteed to be problematic every time it washes ashore. While the accumulation of seaweed in the open ocean is a common occurrence, the enormous biomass extending from West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico began accumulating much earlier than usual, accord
Fox World Travel
APRIL 21, 2023
Why is the relationship with your Travel Management Company the key to success? As travel services manager for a 4000-employee business and personal insurance provider, Jenna Joswick thought she knew everything her online booking tool offered. It wasn’t until the mutual insurance company contracted with Fox World Travel as their travel management company that she […] The post Relationship with TMC Key to Travel Manager’s Success appeared first on Fox World Travel.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 17, 2023
The latest union agreement in the northeast U.S. brings a record pay raise, on the heels of sizable raises for workers in Orlando and Las Vegas. But this will improve employee retention and service quality, says the union’s president. For more than 7,000 front-desk, housekeeping, and culinary employees of 87 hotels in the suburbs between Philadelphia and New York City, south of Albany, N.Y., and on Long Island, N.Y., a new labor agreement will bring raises of 35 percent, or about $7.50 per hour,
Bizzaboo
APRIL 19, 2023
Event marketing can be a complex and time-consuming process, but it is essential for ensuring that your event is a success. A well-crafted marketing plan for events will help you reach your target audience, generate interest in your event, and drive ticket sales. Curious how to create a marketing plan for an event? Here are 12 steps to help you create a success-oriented marketing plan: 1.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 19, 2023
Hawaii celebrates with green businesses Paradise has innumerable advocates within the hospitality industry, many of which are launching new initiatives to celebrate and preserve beautiful destinations such as the Hawaiian Islands. These initiatives are focused on sustainability with the goal of supporting the most eco-friendly practices possible including sustainable gardens located on hotel properties, partnerships to curb food waste, programs to help procure locally sourced produce and program
Travel Daily Media
APRIL 20, 2023
The post ITB India 2023 on track for an in-person event appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Co-located with MICE Show India, Travel Tech India and the ITB India Conference, the annual trade show is making a strong comeback as an in-person event in Mumbai from 26 – 28 April 2023. Among the top exhibitors and industry leaders are Atout France India, German National Tourist Office, Saxony Tourism, Tourist Office of Roissy, Tourist Office of Spain and Visit Sarajevo.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 17, 2023
Increase your visibility and share your knowledge: The call for speakers is now open for the MeetingsNet track at The Special Event. Session proposals are now being accepted for the MeetingsNet track at CaterSource + The Special Event show happening February 12 to 15, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Whether your meetings specialty is event design, contract negotiations, operations management, sustainability, risk management, virtual events, speaker trends, food & beverage, or something else entirely
Special Events
APRIL 19, 2023
Effective strategies to earn publicity and highlight your brand’s social proof to draw in more customers
Smart Meetings
APRIL 19, 2023
Imbibe and have a great time at these Las Vegas bars As far as unique experiences go, Las Vegas has a surplus. After walking out of the hotel lobby, it doesn’t take long to run into something you’ll find interesting. Beyond the endless entertainment and insanely vast guest room selection along The Strip or even just outside of it, the options for bars are seemingly bottomless, with themes that cover a broad spectrum, from sports bar to speakeasy, dive to tiki and more.
Meeting Package
APRIL 18, 2023
Through this partnership, instant online event booking capabilities will be available to more properties worldwide.
Skift Meetings
APRIL 19, 2023
Skift Take: Changing the dates of a city-wide congress sounds like a planner's worst nightmare. Try doing it twice.
Special Events
APRIL 20, 2023
Competitors brought their A game to a Tablescape Design Competition at this year's CS+TSE
Smart Meetings
APRIL 21, 2023
Doug Klein Klein is vice president of marketing and communications for Lark Hotels , which operates 50 properties in New England and California. Klein has been a marketing executive since 1999, most recently as a branding and marketing consultant for America’s SBDC in San Luis Obispo, California, where he worked with small and medium-sized businesses.
Eventtia
APRIL 19, 2023
Networking events are valuable opportunities for building professional relationships, exchanging ideas, learning from others in the field, and advancing careers. Yet, a networking event is only effective when it’s attended by the right people, or else it won’t deliver the desired results. This is where having a well-crafted invitation for your networking event will play a critical part in ensuring the event’s success.
Conferences that Work
APRIL 16, 2023
Since 2004, social listening —the practice of monitoring and analyzing online conversations and social media mentions related to brands, products, services, events, or industries—has evolved significantly and grown in popularity. Popularity for the search term “social listening” over time, via Google Trends. Initially confined to sentiment analysis , social listening tools can now identify trends, analyze competitors, track influencers, identify crises and potential issues, and moni
Special Events
APRIL 18, 2023
Catersource + The Special Event kick off the week with outstanding entertainment and education
Smart Meetings
APRIL 20, 2023
Nominate the Industry’s Most Engaging Speakers Our Smart Speakers: Best of the Stage 2023 award is based on the actual experiences of Smart Meetings magazine readers at venues and destinations around the world. This is your chance to recognize the keynote presenters who partner with you to elevate the meetings experience based on a variety of attributes such as engagement, humor, originality, empathy and effectiveness.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 18, 2023
A professional emcee isn’t just for introducing speakers—it’s a role that can help with event marketing, audience experience, risk management, and more. It’s a rare organization that has leaders whose poise and stage presence allow them to step in as host, welcoming attendees, introducing speakers, setting the tone, and pulling it all together. If you’re organization is like most, its events could use some help from a professional emcee.
EHL Insights
APRIL 17, 2023
The hospitality industry is poised to embrace a new era of wellness thanks to the growing emphasis being placed on preventative health measures for surviving today's environments. With travelers paying more attention to their health and wellbeing, the industry is responding with a range of innovative solutions designed to enhance the guest experience.
Special Events
APRIL 21, 2023
Four critical areas to lean on tech for a minimalist approach to technology
Redfin
APRIL 18, 2023
Wilmington, NC, known as Hollywood East because of its frequent use in major movies, is a charming city nestled on the southeastern coast of North Carolina. With its stunning beaches, historic downtown district, and thriving arts scene, it’s no wonder that many people are drawn to this coastal city. However, like any city, Wilmington has its pros and cons.
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