Dana Communications

MARCH 20, 2023

A Global Business Travel Association industry poll indicates a massive uptick in business trips for 2023, with 78% of travel managers and 85% of travel suppliers expecting higher or much higher numbers year-over-year. With slightly rusty skills likely to exacerbate these road warriors’ frustrations, we’ve unpacked three business traveler pain points — and eight solutions your resort or hotel can provide.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

How meeting profs can keep event data safe with the latest cybersecurity tools You don’t want to be the next data leak to hit the headlines. Maintaining the security and protection of your organization’s information is a requirement for producing a successful event. Your attendees trust you and are counting on you to treat their information with the utmost care.

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Motivation Excellence

MARCH 20, 2023

Ever feel like you run into conflict with the same person again and again? Maybe it’s a coworker, or a family member, or a friend of a friend. Sometimes personalities just clash, and it’s not necessarily always one person’s fault. (Although, honestly, we all run into people who seem to make it their goal to make your day a little harder.) Knowing that we all face individuals, or situations, that make us want to scream, or run away, or break out in tears, having conflict resolution tools at our d

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Endless Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Corporate events like conferences, workshops, and seminars communicate important information, but who says they have to be stuffy and boring? A bit of fun never hurt anyone. In fact, fun experiences can be immensely valuable for corporate events. Corporate breakout sessions break up the monotony of a lengthy meeting schedule. These bursts of fun encourage attendees to recharge, unwind, and connect in a more casual setting.

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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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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 24, 2023

The Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA) advocates for the business events industry, meeting with elected officials at the local, state, and federal levels to advance the industry. In February, PCMA became the 10th partner of the Exhibitions & Conferences Alliance (ECA), a coalition of professional, industry, and labor organizations that advocate as a unified voice of the business events industry.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 23, 2023

In a March 23 testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, “Enhancing Consumer Protections and Connectivity in Air Transportation,” William J. McGee, senior fellow for aviation and travel, American Economic Liberties Project, told the Committee that “the nation’s airline industry is broken.” McGee went on to comment, “Every day passengers are faced with fewer choices, higher fares, and a plethora of junk fees added onto airfares.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2023

The pandemic put a strain on everyone in the events industry, and it’s pushed some of our longest-serving professionals into other careers or even retirement, leaving a vacuum for other professionals to fill. It’s this need for experienced and knowledgeable event professionals, along with the revitalization of events, that led today’s guest, Bradley C s , to transition from doing to event professional education.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 20, 2023

The post ASEAN Tourism Ministers approve professional standards to strengthen MICE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ASEAN’s 10 Tourism Ministers have agreed to establish a common professional standard for MICE professionals and event professionals with the goal of enhancing ASEAN’s competitiveness as a destination for MICE.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 20, 2023

Top 10 best European destinations and tours Como estas, wie geht’s, comment allez-vous ? However you’re feeling today, the thought of saying hello to a beautiful European escape is most likely a vision dancing about the malaise of your day-to-day headspace. The ancient architecture, the succulent cuisine, the vibrant cultures, the eloquent languages—all things that make hosting events in Europe a magical and enticing experience.

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Hotel Engine

MARCH 24, 2023

Entrepreneurship conferences are always awesome. They allow you to network with other entrepreneurs and to learn new skills that you can use to take your business to the next level. Whether you’re a keynote speaker at a blockchain research conference or you’re heading to a global summit to pitch your […] The post Hacks for Getting Better Accommodations at Entrepreneurship Conferences appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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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

MARCH 24, 2023

Meet in Worcester, lovingly known as the Heart of the Commonwealth, where New England charm meets the vibrancy of a major city. The magnetism of Central Massachusetts is drawing industry ideators from far and wide—along railways, from major highways, and through the region’s comfortably accessible Worcester Regional Airport. But the allure for event planners doesn’t stop there.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 22, 2023

The post Drukyul’s Literature Festival by Bhutan Echoes to be held from 4th – 6th August 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Bhutan’s Department of Tourism (DoT) has confirmed that the Drukyul’s Literature Festival by Bhutan Echoes will be held from 4 th to 6 th August 2023 in the capital Thimphu. The annual literature festival, organized independently by Bhutan Echoes, a literature and arts initiative, aims to celebrate works of literature and arts by Bhutanese and

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Fox World Travel

MARCH 21, 2023

Hi! I’m Elizabeth Klitzka, Vacation Travel Advisor in Sheboygan. With a career in the travel industry for nearly 28 years, I know a thing or two about the best ways to travel. Personally, cruising is my favorite way to see multiple destinations in a short period of time. Whether you’re contemplating your first cruise or […] The post Choose How YOU Cruise appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Hotel Engine

MARCH 23, 2023

Traveling will often require you to take some extra shoes with you. This could mean gym shoes, work boots, dress shoes — or any other type of shoe you may need while away for work. There’s an important detail to remember when traveling with packed shoes, though: you don’t want […] The post Top 10 Bags and Luggage with Shoe Compartments appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 24, 2023

The Palm Beaches Group Sales and Destination Services Team is a true partner in planning and will help elevate your meetings and events, with customized Between-The-Sessions experiences. Creating memorable business events is about more than selecting the perfect location, it’s also about working with the local destination management organization (DMO) to help you plan.

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Travel Pulse

MARCH 19, 2023

This year’s Sargassum algae bloom in the Atlantic began growing early and is now roughly 5,000 miles wide, and it’s headed toward Florida, Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean beaches.

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Tourism Tourism Travel Travel 98

Travel Daily Media

MARCH 19, 2023

The post Trip.com Group hosts China Traveler’s Forum appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Trip.com Group hosts its China Traveler’s Forum (CTF) in Wenzhou, China, on March 17, 2023, focusing on the post-pandemic future of Chinese tourism, and promoting world-class tourism destinations in China. China Traveler’s Forum is an annual event hosted by Trip.com Group, offering cross-border communication opportunities for tourism industry leaders, experts, and profes

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Hotel Engine

MARCH 21, 2023

In the face of climate change and an uptick in natural disasters, there’s a big push to go green. At home, we turn off the bathroom faucet while brushing our teeth, and we try to conserve energy by not touching the thermostat so much (even on steamy summer days). All […] The post How to Travel Green in 2023: Eco-Friendly Hotels and More appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 22, 2023

Set on 20 beachfront acres along the shores of the Atlantic, Ocean Casino Resort is a destination designed to impress. Whether you’re planning a meeting for 10 or a gathering for up to 10,000, Ocean Casino Resort offers the full package. Your attendees will feel immediately at ease when they step into one of the Resort’s 1,860 guest rooms and suites and take in the floor-to-ceiling views of the ocean or the glistening Atlantic City skyline.

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Social Tables

MARCH 23, 2023

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “corporate event?” While images of boardrooms and expensive suits likely appear, you might be surprised to learn that there are many different types of corporate events, each with a unique purpose and atmosphere. Businesses are diverse, with varying missions, styles, and cultures, but meetings and events are an integral part of every business, whether you consider your company “corporate” or not.

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Best Corporate Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Regardless of what the economy does in the near term, workforce retention and engagement challenges will be part of life for years to come. Fortunately, there are positive ways employers can respond to these issues that will benefit everyone involved. Slower population growth combined with a lower labor force participation rate (due to the aging population in the U.S. as well as in most developed countries) will keep conditions tight in the labor market.

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Hotel Engine

MARCH 21, 2023

Roughly 1.3 million business trips happen in the U.S. each day. The typical road warrior takes four day trips and two overnight trips every month, spending about 19 nights per year in a hotel. If you are one of these globetrotters, you know that business travel can be fun, inspirational, […] The post Business Travel Essentials: How to Plan and What to Pack appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 22, 2023

Next Gen Event Goers, as a group, are more likely to be female, are more diverse, and have higher levels of education than event goers over 45, the studies show. A new wave of event attendees is on the horizon and signals a paradigm-changing generational shift, according to a report released today by global event company Freeman. A key data point is the drop in the average age of B2B event attendees — from 51, before the pandemic, to 45 — Ken Holsinger, Freeman’s senior vice president for strate

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DCI

MARCH 22, 2023

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is pleased to announce that Patience Fairbrother has been named Vice President, Talent Attraction. In this role, Patience will oversee DCI’s Talent Attraction practice area, which helps cities, states, regions and countries to attract the workforce of the future through custom research and targeted marketing campaigns.

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Best Corporate Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Regardless of what the economy does in the near term, workforce retention and engagement challenges will be part of life for years to come. Fortunately, there are positive ways employers can respond to these issues that will benefit everyone involved. Slower population growth combined with a lower labor force participation rate (due to the aging population in the U.S. as well as in most developed countries) will keep conditions tight in the labor market.

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Hotel Engine

MARCH 23, 2023

Most of us are creatures of habit. We tend to wake up at the same time every morning. We commute to work at the same time we did yesterday. We eat our meals at the same time each day. The day ends when we go to bed at our usual […] The post On the Road: Staying Fit with Circuit Workouts appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 21, 2023

DID Collaborative companies work together to expose high school students to career options in the design industry, where less than 5 percent of designers are Black. “The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this year and beyond.

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Special Events

MARCH 23, 2023

Wedding planner Shaun Gray discusses the importance of short form video in marketing your business

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Redfin

MARCH 24, 2023

If you’re currently saving up to buy a house in Minneapolis , you might be feeling the financial pinch. However, that doesn’t mean you have to give up on fun and adventure altogether. Minneapolis is a vibrant and bustling city with plenty of free things to do that won’t break the bank. Whether you’re a lifelong resident, renting an apartment in Minneapolis , or a newcomer to the city, there are many exciting and free things to explore.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 23, 2023

The post The New Melbourne e-Guide Makes Business Event Planning Easier appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB) is excited to launch its second edition of the popular interactive Melbourne e-Guide. Educating and influencing business event planners on why the world meets in Melbourne, the latest Melbourne e-Guide highlights the city’s strengths as a leading destination for business events.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 20, 2023

A surge in violent crime has event professionals making safety and security in meeting destinations a priority. After falling for decades, the rate of violent crime in the United States rose sharply during the pandemic. According to a report released last summer by the Brennan Center for Justice at the New York University School of Law, the murder rate increased by more than 30 percent in U.S. cities in 2020-21, by 20 percent in suburban communities, and, in 2021, increased by 25 percent in rura

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Special Events

MARCH 20, 2023

Get inspired with these unique proposal offerings

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Redfin

MARCH 23, 2023

Your bedroom should be your sanctuary. It’s a place to unwind, relax, and recharge after a long day. However, this can be hard to do. How do you create a cozy and comfortable space that promotes restful sleep and relaxation? Luckily, we can help. With a few simple and affordable tweaks, you can transform your bedroom into a cozy haven that makes you feel calm and happy.

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Hotel Engine

MARCH 24, 2023

Entrepreneurship conferences are always awesome. They allow you to network with other entrepreneurs and to learn new skills that you can use to take your business to the next level. Whether you’re a keynote speaker at a blockchain research conference or you’re heading to a global summit to pitch your […] The post Hacks for Getting Better Accommodations at Entrepreneurship Conferences appeared first on Hotel Engine.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 20, 2023

Twrl Milk Tea CEO Pauline Ang (left) and CMO Olivia Chen took part in the first iteration of a new program that helps minority-owned businesses in consumer products navigate their first trade-show experience. A first-of-its-kind trade-show program is helping food and beverage entrepreneurs of color break through barriers in consumer packaged goods (CPG).

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