Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

When you bring people together for a meeting or event, there is always a reason. You may want to educate, create raving fans, increase sales or network with colleagues and clients. Often, it’s a combination of these goals. For over 8,000 years wine has played a central role in fostering connection, business and culture. It can enhance almost any event, contributing to depth, delight and significance that are fundamental to almost every program we curate.

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Motivation Excellence

JUNE 12, 2024

Nowadays, being an influencer is a bona fide job in the social media universe. But being influential doesn’t always have to involve selfies, shares and likes in the brick-and-mortar world. Great leaders know the difference between influence and authority, and between arrogance and celebrating their team. If you want to gain influence in any of your orbits, set your trajectory upward and bring others with you!

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Pádraic Gilligan

JUNE 10, 2024

by Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Returning to Abu Dhabi Returning to Abu Dhabi, I had the opportunity to visit the remarkable Abrahamic Family House, a testament to the city’s visionary development since my first visit in the early 2000s. Back then, the grand Sheikh Zayed Mosque was the primary.

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Social Tables

JUNE 12, 2024

Planning a successful event involves working with a large team of reliable, capable professionals. Planners work with venues, specialized staff, and vendors to ensure everything runs smoothly. A lot of tiny pieces must fall into place for an event to succeed, and the wrong event vendors could lead to lots of trouble later in the planning process. In this guide, we’re walking you through everything you should know about event vendors.

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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

JUNE 12, 2024

No need to sacrifice serenity for ideal destination access From vibrant green Florida to the Great Salt Lake to sunny California, new and renovated hotels offer up an enhanced experience and brilliantly refreshed meeting space. Thoughtfully designed spaces enhance a feel of serenity right in the middle of ideal locations where you’ll find easy access to each respective destination’s business hub.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 12, 2024

As summer approaches, event planners and corporate teams are gearing up for the season’s festivities, from vibrant corporate retreats to lively community gatherings. Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into event planning is revolutionizing how these celebrations are conceived, planned, and executed. Once a distant concept, this technology has become indispensable for creating more efficient, engaging, and personalized events.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 11, 2024

After introducing a “wellness menu” last fall, Caesars Entertainment walked the talk at its inaugural Global Wellness Summit. For organizations open to it, building wellness activities into an event agenda offers a variety of potential benefits. It can energize attendees for upcoming sessions, engage them in ways that make the event more memorable, introduce them to healthful stress-reduction practices, and build community around shared experiences.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 13, 2024

Growing up, Allyson Gee, CMP Fellow , told everyone she would be an artist one day. “Then,” she says, “I realized traditional art, like drawing or painting, wasn’t my gift.” Her gift, she would later discover, lay elsewhere. Fast forward to the present day, and you’ll find her working as event venue manager at Hines@Airbnb. “I may not have grown up to be a professional artist in a traditional sense,” Gee says, “but I can confidently say events are now my canvas and the details have the greatest

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 12, 2024

The post Joe Cummings Announced As Extraordinary Travel festival speaker appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The organizers of the Extraordinary Travel Festival are pleased to announce a new speaker, Joe Cummings. Joe originally touched down in Thailand in the late 1970s. He will be sharing stories from six different decades.

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EHL Insights

JUNE 13, 2024

Since 2020 , an interdisciplinary research team from EHL Hospitality Business School, the Catholic University in Quito, and the Charles Darwin Research Station at the Galapagos in Ecuador have been studying the challenges associated with tourism dynamics at the world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Galapagos Islands. This article summarizes the main findings of this collaboration: the carrying capacity of the islands, the sustainability transition of tourism, and the political challenges

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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

JUNE 14, 2024

Favorable hotel deals are appearing for event groups willing to gather in hurricane-prone areas in late 2024 and 2025. How does a “flexible cancellation clause” and 50-percent attrition allowance sound? Just as the 2024 hurricane season began on June 1, a few meetings-focused hotels in South Florida, both on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, publicized promotions to the group market featuring especially favorable pricing and contract terms for meetings taking place between July and December of 2024

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 10, 2024

The $450 billion U.S. wellness industry (as measured by McKinsey & Company ) could help meeting professionals design events that are more effective, accommodating and memorable. To demonstrate the power of integrating elements to nurture body and mind into agendas, Caesars Entertainment pulled from its Wellness Menu of activities, F&B options and speakers to immerse a group of 100 meeting professionals and industry watchers in the possibilities over three days at Nobu Las Vegas in Caesar

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 14, 2024

According to the latest analysis from the Advertising Specialty Institute, distributor sales of promotional products, including event giveaways, in 2023 set a new record, reaching more than $26 billion in sales. Last year, a Reddit user who was helping to plan for a booth at a conference asked the online academic community on the social website for suggestions on swag.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 13, 2024

The post Compelling reasons to book rooms with access to the Club InterContinental at InterContinental Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Strategically located in the capital of Thailand, InterContinental Bangkok is one of the most luxurious hotels in Bangkok. Aside from a new design concept and five-star amenities, Club InterContinental at InterContinental Bangkok awaits travellers who book a Junior Suite or a Premium Club Lounge Access Room.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 11, 2024

Skift Take: Meeting planners are often challenged to provide exceptional experiences on limited budgets. A city with ample leisure appeal, such as Portland, Oregon, can give people a compelling reason to attend. Add in sector-specific field trips and strong EDI credentials, and this “Silicon Forest” is a meeting destination on the rise.

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 10, 2024

Recently, I’ve been practicing what Susan Pollak calls “letting go of whatever isn’t serving you right now” Perhaps your first thought is “That sounds nice” , quickly followed by a second thought along the lines of “Huh, easy to say, hard to do. OK, Adrian, how can I let go in this chaotic world?” I’ve no guarantees, but here are nine suggestions that almost always work for me. 1 — Notice what’s going on Yes, we need to shut up and list

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 11, 2024

The vibrant Cielo Tejido project that started in Etzatlán, Mexico, before going international earned a Guinness World Record for the largest woven pavilion in the world. In 2015, Lorena Ron and her mother, Paloma, who was in her 80s, began crocheting raffia — a type of ribbon made from recycled plastic bottles — into medallions to create a colorful tapestry to decorate trees in the town of Etzatlán, Mexico.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 10, 2024

The post Philippines to host the 1st ever UN Tourism Gastronomy Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. With the rising popularity of travel shows and travel vlogging, not to mention the regular sharing of videos and photos on social media, it only takes an internet connection for anyone to see various sights and tourist attractions all over the world.

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MeetingsNet

JUNE 10, 2024

After allegations of discrimination, the NAACP and the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals call on American to reinstate DEI council, create ombudsman role, and more. The National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, an organization advocating for equity in the hospitality industry, is speaking out in support of the NAACP’s call for American Airlines to respond to allegations of discrimination.

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Special Events

JUNE 10, 2024

Get a glimpse of the Tradeshow Floor at Catersource + The Special Event 2024

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EHL Insights

JUNE 12, 2024

In the hospitality industry, success lies in the ability to integrate strategic business practices with the unique demands of the sector. A people-centric approach should lie at the heart of everything you do, both in terms of delighting your guests and attracting and retaining the best talent. However, all too often, the demands of running a business can get in the way.

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 12, 2024

The post Al Laith Group wraps up successful 2023/2024 ME Events Season appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Al Laith Group, one of the Middle East’s leading providers of comprehensive temporary project solutions, has completed its key activities for the 2023/2024 winter events season, during which the company delivered more than 65 major projects and significantly expanded its footprint across the region.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 11, 2024

NYC Tourism + Conventions president and CEO Fred Dixon will become president and CEO of Brand USA beginning July 15. Next month, Fred Dixon will expand his horizons beyond New York City, going from focusing on attracting visitors to the city’s five boroughs to the country’s 50 states and six territories. Following a successful 18-year stint at New York City’s DMO, NYC Tourism + Conventions, first as vice president, tourism, and as president and CEO since 2014, Dixon will become president and CEO

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Redfin

JUNE 14, 2024

A true representation of the Pelican State, Louisiana is home to lively cities, serene bayous, historic plantations, and rich cultural traditions. Whether you’re a lifelong Louisianan or considering relocating to the state, you may be wondering: what is Louisiana known for? From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, and delectable cuisines, Louisiana has a lot to offer.

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EHL Insights

JUNE 11, 2024

The hospitality and tourism industry significantly contributes to the global economy. In 2022, the direct contribution of travel and tourism to the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was approximately USD 7.7 trillion, representing a 7.6% share of the global economy, marking an increase of 22% from 2021 and a recovery nearing pre-pandemic levels ( World Travel & Tourism Council, 2023 ).

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Travel Daily Media

JUNE 12, 2024

The post MarketHub Americas by HBX Group celebrates inaugural day: Gen Z impact, full recovery and top destinations in US and LATAM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Carlos Muñoz HBX Group shared key insights into current travel trends and market growth during its inaugural day of the MarketHub Americas by HBX Group, celebrated this week in Las Vegas with the title “New Frontiers” Key highlights included insights from top HBX Group executives and industry

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 14, 2024

Juneteenth events honoring Black heritage — in museums, parks, neighborhoods, and backyards — are part of the summer celebration time across the United States. In the three years since Juneteenth (June 19) officially became a national holiday, the number of events celebrating what some have called America’s second Independence Day have surged. There’s no official count, but jubilant music, food, and art-filled Juneteenth events honoring Black heritage are proliferating across the United States i

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Redfin

JUNE 13, 2024

What does “Lana Del Rey-coded” mean? What exactly is Bridgerton -core? And why are there pink bows everywhere – like on that big-eyed hamster? All of these questions can be answered with one word: coquette. Believe it or not, this aesthetic can make its way into the home, too, so keep reading to see how coquette room decor ties up every interior space with a pretty bow.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

JUNE 14, 2024

Over the years, many have met individuals who identified as LGBT. Over the years, better understanding and inclusion of diverse sexual identities and gender expressions have grown, and so has its acronym.

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JUNE 13, 2024

What is Bleisure ? In recent years, the landscape of corporate meetings has witnessed a notable shift towards incorporating elements of leisure into business travel—a phenomenon often referred to as “ bleisure.” In recent years, the landscape of corporate meetings has witnessed a notable shift toward incorporating elements of leisure into business travel – a phenomenon often referred to as “bleisure” or the newly defined “ombre” travel by Smart Meetings.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 10, 2024

Sam Lippman of Lippman Connects presented his annual “5 Points in 5 Minutes” at the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) in Washington, D.C. (Photo courtesy of Lippman Connects) A hallmark of the annual one-day Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF), produced by Lippman Connects, is that it runs like a finely tuned Swiss watch.

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Redfin

JUNE 11, 2024

If you’re planning on moving to Texas, add these cities to your list. Texas is big. Big landscapes, big cities, and big personalities define the southern state, along with a southern culture that values progress and tradition. This unique combination has helped create sprawling cities full of bright lights and innovation adjacent to vast prairies where ranchers have farmed for generations.

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Blue Spark Event Design

JUNE 13, 2024

Transform your event with stunning stage decor using these tips for elevating your plenary and general sessions. Plenary and general sessions are the heart of conferences, summits, and large gatherings. These sessions bring everyone together, creating a central focus for the event. The stage decor plays a crucial role in setting the tone, enhancing the message, and keeping the audience engaged.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 11, 2024

This content was created collaboratively by Travel Portland and Skift’s branded content studio, SkiftX. It’s hard not to be inspired by Portland’s natural beauty. A modern foodie city in the center of a timeless forest, Portland is home to outdoor adventure seekers, cutting-edge creatives and entrepreneurs, and some of the biggest names in sportswear, technology, and biomedical research.

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 14, 2024

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. 9 Questions to Help You Figure Out Why You’re Burned Out The World Health Organization characterizes burnout in terms of three key dimensions: sustained feelings of exhaustion, feelings of personal inefficacy, and increased mental distance from one’s job.

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