Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

U.S. Travel Association Says Airlines in the United States Are Sub-Par In a new quarterly press conference launched today , the U.S. Travel Association’s videotaped presentation included findings from a new Ipsos Poll field survey: The air travel experience is sub-par for nearly half of Americans: Just one in 10 Americans who have flown by air (13%) rate their overall travel experience as excellent while nearly half (45%) rate it as average or below average Crowds and congestion, flight delays o

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Event goals are what you aim to achieve before, during, and after your event, and they impact almost everything event professionals do. So what happens when you crush your goals? Well, Ana A. reached out and asked precisely this. She says, “Say an event was successful, reached all goals and objectives, and made the host more money. What would you say the next step for the event is?

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Skift Meetings

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Skift Take: In today’s pressure-cooker environment, planners want the same immediacy and variety as in their online grocery shopping. GroupSync’s instant booking gives them the faster, smarter decision-making capabilities they crave.

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MeetingsNet

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Strong consumer-protection legislation is making its way through Congress in the wake of a couple of very difficult months for the airline industry. Few would argue that the experience of connecting groups via screens is better than the in-person meeting experience. However, far fewer would say that the experience of traveling by air to get to that meeting is better than, well, not traveling by air.

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

As if Las Vegas didn’t already have enough event capital, Area15 cranks it up another notch. Since its conception in September 2020, this venue has brought 40,000 sq. ft. of otherworldly experiences to groups. Now, Area15 just opened two new venues and unveiled news that it will soon expand by more than 450,000 sq. ft., in the form of new experiences, pop-ups and more opportunities to wow your group.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The post PATA DMC 2023 concludes successfully in Nepal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter organized the first-of-its-kind event, the Destination Marketing Conclave (DMC 2023) in Eastern Nepal (Province 1) to explore, promote, discuss and exchange ideas on promoting Province 1 as a promising tourism destination.

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Best Corporate Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With pandemic concerns receding, how should you structure your organization for the future of work: everyone back in the office, fully remote, or a hybrid approach? The latest research suggests that for enterprises focused on optimizing operational performance (i.e., pretty much everyone)—that’s the wrong question to ask. Different employers are taking different approaches , and doing so successfully.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Shannon Copeland The seamless coordination of countless logistics required to produce a productive and enjoyable meeting or event is a Herculean task. Add on the threat of a severe weather situation, and your stress level will multiply. In today’s world, you cannot overlook the possibility of Mother Nature becoming an unwanted attendee at your meeting or event.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The post CWT M&E launches new website ‘collaboration tool’ and ‘chat support’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. CWT M&E attendee chat assistance CWT Meetings & Events has introduced two new solutions to help event organizers create a better attendee experience: a tool that facilitates easy and efficient collaboration with planners for designing event websites; and, chat support for event attendees who need assistance.

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Hotel Engine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Hotel Engine is pleased to welcome the newest C-level executive to our leadership team: Chief Technical Officer Keith Zoellner. A seasoned tech leader, Keith comes to Hotel Engine most recently from DISCO, a SaaS company in the legal space. After an eight-year tenure marked by explosive growth, Keith decided to move on to make an impact at another fast-scaling organization.

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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.

Best Corporate Events

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

With pandemic concerns receding, how should you structure your organization for the future of work: everyone back in the office, fully remote, or a hybrid approach? The latest research suggests that for enterprises focused on optimizing operational performance (i.e., pretty much everyone)—that’s the wrong question to ask. Different employers are taking different approaches , and doing so successfully.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 31, 2023

Companies, meeting planners and attendees across the board are excited for the restart of in-person meetings in 2023. But as the meetings industry comes back with a vengeance, it is important for meeting planners to prepare for the unexpected. Smart Meetings spoke with Ralph Failla, director of client leadership at Inspira Marketing Group , to get some insight from his over 15 years of crisis management experience and how meeting planners can be prepared for all possibilities during an event.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The American Society of Anesthesiologists’ ANESTHESIOLOGY 2022 was held in person in New Orleans. (Courtesy of ASA) Convene editors reached out to a handful of organizations to see how they are incorporating lessons learned from the ways the pandemic affected their audiences, stakeholders, and members into their go-forward strategies. This is the first in a series of stories from the January/February issue of Convene.

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 30, 2023

Before Jae Murphy became an in-demand DJ, he was a host known for working the room at comedy showcases, dance competitions, and fraternity parties on campus at Howard University, where he studied broadcast journalism.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Bizzabo is excited to announce our recognition by TrustRadius in their 2023 Winter Reports , awarding us Best Value for the Price, Best Feature Set, and Best Relationship for event management software. Bizzabo also received these awards in the 2022 Summer Reports. TrustRadius ’s technology decisioning platform helps buyers confidently evaluate software with comprehensive, independently-gathered, vetted product information and customer-generated content.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. Our proximity to Washington, D.C. , our unique attractions , and our affordable pricing make us the best event value in the National Capital region. Visit Fairfax is not only committed to helping you find the perfect meeting venue but also has the expertise within our team to make that happen.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As planners, attendee engagement is always top of mind. But before anyone can feel engaged in something—whether it’s a Q&A panel, a team-building activity or a brainstorming session—there is one thing they must feel first: Belonging. “When inclusivity and belonging are part of the culture around planning events, it creates an atmosphere of acceptance and respect,” says Julie Coker, CEO of San Diego Tourism Authority.

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AltexSoft Travel

JANUARY 30, 2023

As a travel business, it’s not enough to just offer a variety of travel options to your customers. To truly stand out in the crowded industry, you must provide a unique and personalized experience that keeps your customers coming back for more. That’s where closed user groups come in. By creating exclusive travel experiences for a select group of clients, you can increase customer loyalty, repeat purchase rate, and revenue.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Networking is as old as time itself, but how networking event examples look today couldn’t be more different than just a few years ago. After what seemed like an eternity of planning virtual networking events , you’re probably ready to jump back into in-person networking events. But the reality is there’s no going “back” to normal. There’s only leaning into the next generation of networking opportunities, which means getting creative about connecting in-person and virtual audiences for sea

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 30, 2023

A collaboration among several industry associations results in a three-day agenda in March for education and networking in metro D.C. March will be a big month for the meetings and events industry to demonstrate its collective weight and influence both to government officials and the wider business world. In addition to Global Meetings Industry Day on March 30—which will feature advocacy meetings with federal and local legislators, local industry gatherings around the globe, plus a 12-hour virtu

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Madison Butler, founder of HR and DEI consultancy Blue Haired Unicorn, presents “Inclusion Before Diversity: An Empathy Workshop” at PCMA Educon 2022. Butler launched two resource directories listing Black speakers and executives. (Whatever Media Group) Frustrated by hearing that conference organizers couldn’t find Black speakers — and the fact that they were seeking them out at the last minute to speak during Black History Month for free — Madison Butler invited Black speakers to dr

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Travel Pulse

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

US Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman released a statement praising the industry's impact after it added 128,000 new jobs in January.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 30, 2023

The post Explore the Future of Travel Experiences at Arival 360 Berlin appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Arival – the global leader of events, insights and community for the travel experiences industry – has released its updated program and speaker roster for its annual Arival 360 Conference 2023, taking place in Berlin from 5-7 March.

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DCI

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Few travelers think about how route developments affect their choice to land in your destination. They search flights and book the cheapest or most convenient ones, but airport authorities and DMOs know that it’s a lot more complicated than that. Careful negotiations and planning go into the decision for a carrier to make it all the way to your local airport.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2023

Engaging sessions are a must-have for successful business meetings, but what happens in-between can be just as vital. In The Palm Beaches, helping event planners create unforgettable moments Between-The-Sessions is what sets meetings apart. Below are three community partners ready to inject energy and excitement into The Palm Beaches’ complete meetings experience.

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Travel Pulse

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Some popular travel destinations, including several in Asia, continue to enforce pandemic-related restrictions on international arrivals.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The post EEMA signs MOU MyBiz appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with MakeMyTrip’s MyBiz platform to provide cost-effective and time-saving corporate travel solutions for its members. As per the understanding, all member entities of EEMA, located across 100+ Indian cities, will be able to avail of differentiated services offered by the MyBiz platform.

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DCI

JANUARY 30, 2023

It’s that time – travel trends for 2023 are out and everyone is predicting what this year’s top buzzwords will be. Fortunately, we follow the research and rather than just guessing, so we have a pretty good idea of which trends are bonafide. Rather than go through all of them, we decided to curate the most important ones for destination and DMO efforts, helping you keep ahead of the curve as we continue building towards success in 2023.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 31, 2023

Amanda Perna presents her keynote at PCMA Convening Leaders 2023, “Living and Leading a Life Authentically in Full Color,” presented by The Palm Beaches. When you meet in The Palm Beaches, local industry leaders like Amanda are available to elevate the meetings experience, Between-The-Sessions. Engaging sessions are a must-have for successful business meetings, but what happens in-between can be just as vital.

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Tourism eSchool

JANUARY 31, 2023

Home Regenerative Tourism vs Sustainable Tourism – The future of our industry, traveller and planet By Nic Cooper, Regenerative Tourism Specialist Published on February 1, 2023 As an industry, we have a clear understanding that the conscious traveller is no longer ‘niche’, but mainstream. Recent Future of Demand research by Tourism Australia suggests that more than 75% of travellers are committed to sustainability in some way.

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Travel Pulse

JANUARY 28, 2023

The historic center of the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and sites in Yemen and Lebanon are now labeled in danger.

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EHL Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

With the travel and tourism industry facing significant challenges, hospitality business schools such as EHL are reinventing hospitality education to ensure it evolves with the times and echoes the future of the hospitality industry. How? Well, in simple terms, it’s all about people. As EHL enters a new era, here’s why we’re nurturing a very special human-centric culture – let’s call it the EHL spirit – to ensure that the next generation of hospitality leaders is prepared to meet the challenges

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 30, 2023

Better Block volunteers transformed an empty lot (below in story) in Duluth, Minnesota, into a community space (above). Convene editors reached out to a handful of organizations to see how they are incorporating lessons learned from the ways the pandemic affected their audiences, stakeholders, and members into their go-forward strategies. This is the first in a series of stories from the January/February issue of Convene.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 30, 2023

Most weekdays, my wife and I join a fifteen-minute online meditation offered by teachers at the Insight Meditation Society. The other day, teacher Matthew Hepburn introduced a dharma practice of meditating, not on one’s breath or body sensations, but on another person. As Matthew talked, I realized that I experience good facilitation listening as a meditation.

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Travel Pulse

JANUARY 30, 2023

FAA notified lawmakers of its plans to adopt new safeguards after its computer outages halted thousands of flights.

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