Smart Meetings
JUNE 28, 2021
“Don’t be boring.” A couple of months ago, I coached a virtual classroom full of ten-year-olds on developing the speeches that every kid needs to create annually. I gave them just that one piece of advice in my 15-minute talk. Sure, I’ve got about 200 other ideas for them, but “don’t be boring” was the one that was going to have the greatest impact on their talks.
Endless Events
JUNE 29, 2021
We’ve all been through a lot in this past year. Health and wellness in the events industry have never mattered more than now, which is why today, Sarah welcomes not one, but three iconic guests to share what they’ve worked on since the pandemic started. Kristin Horstman is a senior director at Salesforce and has been on our show just recently , Johnnie White is the CEO of the American Society of Appraisers, and Rachael Riggs is a WellBeing Leader at Maritz Global Events.
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Advanced Travel and Tourism
JUNE 30, 2021
If you’re not already using user-generated content for your marketing strategy, the time to start is now. Destinations can gain a massive advantage by encouraging travelers to share their experiences with others. With that in mind, let’s look at the main benefits of user-generated content and what it means for your company. What is User-Generated Content?
Pádraic Gilligan
JUNE 29, 2021
by Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Pandemic in Dublin Deserted streets. #WFH. Skies free from planes. Weather. “Modern Family” Zoom calls. Neighbourhood walks. Entire families on bicycles. Where the Crawdads sing. Bird song. Coffee lines. Webinars. Sourdough bread. “The Americans” Quizzes on Zoom.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
JULY 1, 2021
U.S. Travel Association believes professional meetings and events (PME) suffer from being lumped in with other gatherings—and is working to change that. Relying on the most current travel-sector data from The Ohio State University and Tourism Economics, U.S. Travel Association has kicked off its “ Let’s Meet There ” campaign, unveiled at MPI’s WEC 2021 , to further propel the comeback of PMEs.
Social Tables
JUNE 30, 2021
Not all personality types enjoy being in the spotlight. Many people prefer not to speak on a subject without thoughtful introspection first, and some prefer not to speak at all. This can make it difficult for leaders to receive the feedback they need from their coworkers and staff. With that said, have you ever wondered when — or why — meeting icebreakers became so popular?
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Conferences that Work
JUNE 28, 2021
Here’s my Powerful Panels interview with good friend and meeting panel doyen Kristin Arnold. During our 25 minutes together, we discussed various panel formats, their value, and how to structure and design powerful panel discussions into the larger context of meetings, conferences, and events. Annotated timeline of the video. 0:00 Introduction. 2:30 A brief history of meetings; why lecture formats are still so popular; how panels fit into the larger context of meetings. 5:30 When and how t
Smart Meetings
JUNE 29, 2021
Record hot temperatures in the Pacific Northwest. Strange clouds in Warsaw, Poland. The Earth’s climate keeps surprising its inhabitants with anomalies—and the hotel industry isn’t happy. MGM Resorts. MGM Resorts International took a major step in its own battle against climate change with the launch of its 100-megawatt solar array in the Nevada desert, enough to power an average of 27,000 U.S. homes annually and produce up to 90 percent of MGM Resorts’ Las Vegas daytime needs.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 28, 2021
Planners are now able to create and distribute vouchers for Uber rides or food delivery as part of the event registration process. Meeting technology company Cvent has announced an integration with Uber for Business to provide ride or meal-delivery vouchers to meeting and event attendees. On the planner side, Cvent clients would set up an Uber for Business account and provide the information to Cvent.
Solimar International
JULY 2, 2021
DMOs play a large role in contributing to a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable approach to tourism and destination development. A Destination Management Organization (DMO) is a non-profit organization that promotes a destination for tourism purposes. DMOs can vary in their official names (visitors bureau, tourist boards, organization of tourism, chambers of commerce) and geographic competence (local, regional, national, or multi-country) but they all have a pivotal role to play in sustain
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Eventbrite
JUNE 30, 2021
Eventbrite hosted the RECONVENE summit in May 2021, bringing together thousands of event producers. We’re sharing key takeaways from popular sessions — on topics like safely returning to in-person events, the future of virtual, and best practices for growing your audience — on our blog and our RECONVENE Recaps hub. To Dayna Frank, the coronavirus […].
Fox World Travel
JUNE 28, 2021
Do you know someone who has travel responsibilities now that was not involved in travel previously? Are you now making travel decisions at your organization? Are you wondering what you need to know now that the travel at your organization is different? Are you looking to make your program more sustainable? Are you interested in the latest trends impacting the travel industry?
Special Events
JUNE 29, 2021
If there’s one lesson business owners learned in 2020, it is the value in diversifying your revenue streams to safeguard your profit margin
Solimar International
JULY 2, 2021
What places fully embody the American essence? A Solimar team discovers top American Independence Day Destinations on a road trip. Nearly one year ago, inspired by Solimar’s ongoing Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail project , I set out with my friend Nick on a “great American road trip” to explore and rediscover our country. With the same yearning for adventure as those two great explorers, Nick and I rolled out of our hometown in southeastern Pennsylvania in a minivan overflowing with te
Eventbrite
JUNE 30, 2021
To gear up for a return to in-person events (finally!), Eventbrite hosted Reconvene. This online summit brought together independent event creators, artists, authors, producers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders for two jam-packed days of dreaming big about the future of events. To drum up excitement and pack the (virtual) halls — in other words, boost our […].
Fox World Travel
JULY 1, 2021
The summer travel season is upon us, and will look different than summers before. Planning ahead for travel challenges such as TSA wait times, government travel restrictions, and flight disruptions will be crucial when traveling this summer. Flight Disruptions With close to 2 million passengers traveling each day in the U.S., the quicker than expected […].
ITA Group
JUNE 29, 2021
Rethink & Renew Your Employee Years of Service Award Program. An employee years of service award program not only motivates employees to remain loyal to their organization, but also reflects positively on the company for retaining them. But, chances are your service anniversary program is not realizing its full potential. What Is a Years of Service Award?
Solimar International
JULY 1, 2021
The USAID/Developing Sustainable Tourism in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Turizam), in partnership with Solimar International and UNWTO Academy, organized a joint webinar entitled ‘ Introduction to UNWTO TedQual for universities with tourism programs in Bosnia & Herzegovina Webinar’. The virtual event was held on June 30 th , 2021, providing expert insight on collaboration for enhancement of BIH’s competitive advantage by upgrading the quality of the tourism industry workforce through professional
Eventbrite
JUNE 30, 2021
Eventbrite hosted the RECONVENE summit in May 2021, bringing together thousands of event producers. We’re sharing key takeaways from popular sessions — on topics like safely returning to in-person events, the future of virtual, and best practices for growing your audience — on our blog and our RECONVENE Recaps hub. Junior High, a not-for-profit community […].
Redfin
JULY 1, 2021
Whether you’re buying your first home or upgrading your current one, your dog deserves a home where it feels comfortable, loved, and cared for. And if you have some extra space and want to do something special for your four-legged friend or are introducing a new dog into your home for the first time, there are many basic home improvements you can make to show how much you care.
Eventtia
JUNE 30, 2021
One of the biggest challenges when running an event is the planning stage: even organizing a fairly small and seemingly simple event can be a very challenging task with all the different details to consider and adjust.
Solimar International
JUNE 29, 2021
With the development of technology and digital devices, it has now become so easy for us to take photos with our smartphones or digital cameras in our daily lives, especially when we want to capture wonderful moments on a trip with family and friends. But have you ever thought about how cameras got invented and the stories behind travel photography?
Special Events
JUNE 27, 2021
Destination weddings will be a popular choice for couples in 2021 and beyond.
Travel Pulse
JUNE 29, 2021
The State Department issued updated travel advisories for every country in the world in June.
Redfin
JUNE 30, 2021
Amongst all the excitement for an upcoming vacation, it’s easy to forget to double-check that your home is secure and protected. In fact, according to the Department of Justice, there are 14 percent more burglaries in the summer than in the winter across the U.S. The rate of household property victimization and household theft also peaks during the hottest months of the year, and happens to be when many of us pack our bags and head out for vacation.
DCI
JUNE 30, 2021
It’s 2021 and this isn’t your grandmother’s talent recruitment process. Not by a longshot. Things are changing as unemployment figures settle after a trying 2020 and jobseekers are back on the market. Remote working makes living in one place and working in another much less taboo than ever before. Digital nomad culture is on the rise as people are also realizing that big city living may not be the only path to success.
Special Events
JULY 1, 2021
A sneak peak of what to expect this summer during The Special Event
ITA Group
JULY 1, 2021
7 Steps to a Successful Referral Program. People trust their friends and peers over a business (for reasons). According to Nielsen , more than eight in 10 global respondents (83%) say they completely or somewhat trust the recommendations of friends and family. But trust isn’t only confined only to those in our inner circle. In fact, two-thirds (66%) say they trust consumer opinions posted online—the third-most-trusted format.
Redfin
JUNE 29, 2021
When the time comes to buy a home , you’ll likely look at every aspect of your new neighborhood, the home itself, and any climate hazards that might be common in the area. If you’re house hunting in a location where there’s a high risk of flooding, it’s likely you’ll need to purchase flood insurance. In addition to having flood insurance to protect your home, there are several steps you can take to learn how to prepare for a flood.
Travel Daily News
JUNE 27, 2021
Usually, Smart Cities and Sport Summit is only hosted in an Olympic host city or the Olympic headquarter. The World Union of Olympic Cities has however, made an exception based on Copenhagen having hosted the 2009 IOC congress.
Special Events
JUNE 28, 2021
A sneak peak on what to expect The Special Event in July.
Blue Spark Event Design
JULY 2, 2021
Corporate Event Branding & Signage Ideas. Corporate event branding and signage make an average event pop with eye-candy. Every sign, custom décor element or digital signage piece transforms your space into a visual representation of your brand. Creating environments that look, feel and sound like your company helps each guest connect and relate.
BCD Meetings & Events
JULY 2, 2021
As discussed in our post on The Psychology Behind Motivation & Performance Improvement Programs , people are influenced by a variety of motivational factors and each person is driven to achievement for different reasons. There is a misconception that money is often the strongest driver for motivating employees, but additional compensation isn’t always the most effective driver and financial targets may not be the best way to motivate your sales force.
EHL Insights
JULY 1, 2021
Spring 2021, Swiss restaurants are allowed to open indoors again. That should be good news, but many venues are unable to increase their capacity as planned. Some are even staying closed. This is all due to a lack of staff, both front of house and in the kitchen. In a recent survey, Coople asked over 1,300 flexible workers, who worked in the hospitality sector before COVID, how they assess their current career prospects compared to before, and whether their career goals have changed.
Special Events
JUNE 30, 2021
Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™ celebrates 20 years.
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