Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Meet to make a positive impact this October October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. From Oct. 1 through 31 each year, the international health campaign organized by major breast cancer charities aims to increase awareness of breast cancer and raise funds for research into its cause, prevention and treatment. This year, a number of hotels around the United States host events and initiatives to raise money for charities that work to increase awareness of breast cancer and to fund research and pa

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The great travel recovery is here. Now what? As we all flipped the calendar to 2021, industry pundits were already forecasting when travel would return to pre-2020 levels. Despite current global economic uncertainties and continued geopolitical instability throughout some regions of the world, all indicators ­– including our clients’ own experiences – show the great travel recovery is already here, well ahead of the prognosticators’ predictions.

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ADMEI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

What is a DMC and How Does It Benefit Me? To put on a successful event, you need both big-picture vision and an eye for detail. From location and transportation to schedules and speakers, a multitude of decisions await you in your planning. Events of every size require strategic preparation and skilled partners. As an event planner, you’re the expert in this craft —yet it could benefit you greatly to have a local ally who is the expert in your selected destination.

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Traveler's Q

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Are you planning an event and struggling to choose the perfect entertainment? Whether it be a wedding, corporate event, or birthday party, selecting the right entertainment is crucial in creating a memorable experience for your guests. However, with so many options available, it can be overwhelming to make a decision that fits your event’s specific needs.

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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 3, 2023

Master planner consultants offer 6 tips for negotiating your next corporate event Does this sound familiar? You have been tasked with producing a new event—or breathing new life into one that has been on rinse and repeat too long. What should you include in the RFP? What questions should you ask during sourcing to avoid surprises post-event? How can you word the hotel contract to protect your company?

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ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 4, 2023

On the evening of the 3rd of October, the European Travel Commission (ETC) and Eurail revealed the winners of the third edition of the Rail Tourism Awards. The ceremony took place during the ‘Austrian Night’ Welcome Reception of the World Passenger Festival in Vienna, the first event of the annual, two-day public transportation forum, hosted by ÖBB Austrian Federal Railways and Wiener Linien.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Meeting professionals who are looking to make their events more appealing to next-generation attendees might consider making a simple shift: Use words to describe your events that resonate with your target audiences. Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president for strategy, uncovered what he called a “new language of event attendees,” by analyzing more than 100,000 anecdotal responses collected from event attendees in dozens of industries, looking for examples of words that elicit positive an

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Jon Gersonde Jon Gersonde Turtle Bay Resort welcomes Gersonde as vice president and managing director. He brings over 30 years of experience in hospitality, having most recently served as general manager at 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay on Kauai. He will oversee all daily operations on the 1,300-acre oceanfront resort and work to ensure an outstanding guest experience.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Knowland’s report on year-over-year events growth says Nashville’s meetings scene jumped more than 30 percent in September. Here are the other high-percentage growth cities, and the industries driving it. Knowland, a data-as-a-service provider for the hospitality industry, has some of the answers. Its meeting-volume report for September was released October 5, and it shows growth for the events industry is strong.

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Meeting Package

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Helsinki, Finland - 2nd of October 2023 MeetingPackage, a leading all-in-one sales automation software specializing in venue and group bookings, has secured a $4.6 million Series A round led by Scale Capital. While MeetingPackage is already cash-flow positive and profitable, this additional funding will accelerate growth in Europe and facilitate expansion into the North American market.

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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.

Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Rachel Heller (from left), Allison Crooker. and Naomi Clare Crellin discuss the how-to’s of building an event strategy at CEMA Summit. (Two Dudes Photo) More than 500 corporate event marketers and their industry partners came together for CEMA Summit 2023, powered by PCMA, Aug. 6-8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, for a program designed to help them sharpen their strategy, analytics, and soft skills.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

On this special episode of What One Thing? Smart Meetings Vice President, JT Long, sits down with IMEX Group CEO Carina Bauer to get a sneak peak in what is in store for attendees in Las Vegas on Oct. 17-19. Don’t Miss a Podcast Drop. Listen to Smart Meetigns on Spotify today! Listen on Brought to you by: Listen to more What One Thing? podcasts on smartmeetings.com here.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Are your meetings attendees deterred by the hassles of air travel? A new survey says yes. In fact, they find it as annoying as a trip to the DMV. The U.S. Travel Association released new research this week that finds that people are avoiding travel because of airport irritations and flight delays. “On average, air travelers are avoiding two trips in the next year due to air travel hassles specifically.

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MPI

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Longtime MPI member James “O.D.” O’Donnell passes away on Oct. 3.

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EHL Insights

OCTOBER 3, 2023

HIGHLIGHTS Implementing sustainability in service organizations is a complex puzzle, but it’s worth the effort as a key driver of global sustainability outcomes. External reporting of CSR information, internal management of CSR initiatives, and internal governance are key managerial anchors in this vast arena. Organizations and governments must prioritize sustainability and take these key steps today to meet global committments towards reductions in CO2 emissions.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Heike Mahmoud , CMP, was one of the first European meeting professionals to earn the Certified Meting Professional (CMP) designation through the Events Industry Council (EIC) in 2006. Now, she feels inspired as she sees the certification’s global spread. “It is a seal of quality that is immediately understood and is one of the foundations for success in the international meetings industry,” she says.

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Special Events

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Increase your online presence with the right search components

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Tourism Tiger

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Besides reading reviews about your business on TripAdvisor, people will browse your profile. Is one extra sale worth it? Two? Getting the best out of your online marketing involves squeezing out the little percentages in every space you occupy. Here’s Our 12 Steps: 1. Be descriptive in the business name.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The post FCM Meetings & Events launches globally appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing specialists in the sector and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced a global expansion of the business that will see industry expert Simone Seiler moving into the role of Global General Manager to oversee lofty ambitions and bring all the global M&E businesses into one.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Florida Panhandle, New Orleans and Denver hotels renovate and reopen with style Locations across the US make their mark with a slew of reopenings and extensive renovations. Host your next meeting at a design-led Denver hotel, a historic New Orleans boutique hotel and music venue or a luxurious beachside Florida resort. Chic Design, Unbelievable Meetings Aloft Denver Downtown After a five-month, $3 million renovation project, Aloft Denver Downtown reopens.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Did you know that Kansas City is known as the heart of America? Within a three-hour flight from each coast and many major hubs—all arriving at a new, state-of-the-art single terminal at Kansas City International Airport (MCI)—it’s certainly a centrally located meeting choice. But once you discover the convenience, accessibility, and just plain warmth of Kansas City, you’ll find that heart means a whole lot more than that.

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Tourism Tiger

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Extra pages could be the key to reducing the time you spend replying to emails and raising the profile of the side projects you’ve put so much effort into.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The post AlUla Moments adds three regional superstars to concert lineup appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. AlUla Moments released details on its highly anticipated concert series running throughout the 2023/24 season, announcing three more artists who will perform live over the coming months. With her powerful stage presence and soulful voice, Egyptian sensation Sherine Abdel Wahab is making her way to the ancient oasis city on Friday, October 27.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Meeting Professional Continuing Education Includes Sustainability Certification Meeting professionals are taking sustainability more seriously than ever before. Whether you’re incorporating sustainable measurements into your RFPs, tracking down low-carbon menus or combing through LEED certified venues, you know you’re a green planner. So, what’s next?

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Take your meeting to the next level with this unique campus of up-scale boutique spaces and inspired ready to go meeting solutions. And, save up to $1,000,000 with our decorative chandeliers and built-in programmable lights, a cool collection of décor and stylish furniture with any type of seating you can imagine. It’s easy, affordable and authentically you.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 2, 2023

OK, maybe the title of this post should have an asterisk next to it. A more accurate statement would be that I’m running faster than ever before— since I started running almost every day at the age of 65, 7 years ago. I didn’t predict this would happen. When I decided in 2016 to start running on the dirt roads by my home , I was terrible at it.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The post Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre adds visual welcome story to its accessibility toolkit appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has released its first Visual Welcome Story. This follows the venue’s recent attainment of Accessibility Accreditation through the Australian Tourism Industry Council (ATIC).

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Destinations that make you want to unplug Staying connected to technology and committing to constant communication can feel as though its pertinent to incentive recipients and corporate retreat attendees. However, with experiential experiences and wellness-oriented focuses from resorts trending now more than ever, meeting profs can explore destinations that are less business-oriented and more “off-the-grid.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 2, 2023

An artist rendering shows how the newly expanded Colorado Convention Center, including its new outdoor terrace, will look. The city of Denver consistently seeks new ways to enhance the meeting experience for both business event organizers and attendees. This winter, those efforts will come in the form of a newly expanded Colorado Convention Center (CCC).

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Social Tables

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, event technology continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’ve already seen how transforming the way event planners and venues create, manage, and host gatherings has drastically changed the landscape in the past few years. And it’s only just getting started. In this article, we’ll delve into the cutting-edge and up-and-coming event technology options that are reshaping the industry and catering to the diverse needs of event plann

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The post TIS2023 will delve into how to attract talent and foster leadership in the new era of tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. In recent months, the tourism sector has been facing a relevant challenge to advance its competitiveness: attracting and retaining qualified talent. According to market studies, today, in the European Union, 11 percent of tourism jobs are likely to go unfilled.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Take a moment to improve your mental health and your meetings will reap the rewards Meeting professionals are some of the busiest people out there. For many, being busy means being stressed. A little stress is fine. We’re all bound to feel overwhelmed from time to time. But when we find that we’re feeling stressed more often than not, we could face serious effects on our physical and mental health, our work and our quality of life.

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Skift Meetings

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Skift Take: In this video from the Skift Meetings Forum 2023, we hear from Lorne Edwards, chief sales officer for Visit Phoenix, about the evolving role of destination marketing organizations (DMOs) in connecting growth industry sectors and research expertise to event organizers, in turn uplifting the local community and driving global innovation.

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Fox World Travel

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Hello! I’m Kiley, an advisor at the Appleton office! But before I joined the Fox team, I embarked on an unforgettable solo adventure, backpacking through Europe. As I prepared for this epic journey, I dived deep into the world of travel gear, searching for the perfect gadgets to enhance my experience. Today, I’m excited to […] The post Best Travel Gadgets You Need for Your Next Trip appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The post Business tourist flow from India to Moscow on the rise: Evgeny Kozlov appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Business + Leisure Travel and MICE 2023 opened on 29 th of September with a keynote speech from the Chairman of The Moscow City Tourism Committee, Evgeny Kozlov. In his speech, the Chairman spoke about the potential for MICE and business tourism in Moscow and the growing number of Indian businessmen who are choosing Moscow as their preferred destination for

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