Hotel Engine
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Juggling expenses, record-keeping and travel management aren’t the same today as they were a few years ago. Now travel policies adapt to include action plans for remote workers, and extra flexible or hybrid trips. So: with staff frequently rotating between business events, working from home, and various work locations, how do you simplify your trip management?
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
You can be the best event planner in the world and have wonderful clients who love you, but none of that will matter if you don’t have a solid team of vendors to work with. Vendors and planners need each other. A planner without a vendor cannot produce an event. Period. We each play our role to bring an event to life so we need to be on good terms and work well together for the sake of the client’s event and our industry as a whole.
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ETC Corporate
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The European Travel Commission (ETC) has today released its latest report on Monitoring Sentiment for Domestic and Intra-European Travel, providing insights into European travel plans in spring – summer 2023[1]. Most European travellers (77%) intend to take a trip during the first 6 months of 2023. This represents a sharp increase of 16% compared to last year’s figures.
Endless Events
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
As we continue to transition out of the pandemic and into 2023, the effects of economic downturn, layoffs, and budget cuts are felt across the tech industry. And with record-breaking inflation, it’s no surprise many event professionals are forced to navigate tighter budgets with rising costs. So, what should you do if you think you’re going to deal with a reduced event budget?
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Conferences that Work
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
As I write this, we are entering the fourth year of the COVID-19 pandemic which has been responsible for millions of deaths and long-term disabilities. Many more people are going to die and contract Long COVID. In addition, most current events are still dangerous to attend for people with disabilities and certain chronic illnesses. Under the circumstances, it’s shocking that the meeting industry has developed no widely-accepted standards for safer events.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Many professionals attend two or more conventions, or trade shows, a year in various locations throughout the United States and the world. These events usually last three to four days, and when you add on travel time, attendees may be gone from their families for a week or longer. This can mean each attendee must find someone to care for their children or ask their spouse to do double duty while they are gone.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
Illustrations by Sirin Thada For the CMP Series/cover story in our January/February issue, Convene examines how a handful of organizations are incorporating lessons learned from the ways the pandemic affected their audiences, stakeholders, and members into their go-forward strategies — and how they continue to transform (or at least tweak) themselves and their events.
EHL Insights
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
EHL Group's CEO, Markus Venzin, opens this hospitality industry report by asking the poignant question: How can hospitality reposition itself as an attractive, tech-savvy, sustainable and innovative sector in the face of today’s shifting times and changing customer needs? This is, he says, a recurring question after a few tough years where many old, ‘safe’ industry assumptions were turned on their head.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
As legendary mythologist Joseph Campbell , spelled out in his description of the time-tested storytelling tool, “The Hero’s Journey,” a crisis calls on ordinary people to do extraordinary things. The disruption caused by the pandemic and subsequent Great Resignation in the events world is no exception. The urgent call to restaff hotels and events teams and engage discriminating audiences will include many unimaginable trials, learning new skills and, ultimately, a reinvention of ourselves and th
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
A recent survey takes the pulse of meeting planners, asking about budgets, contracts, airfares, virtual meetings, and more. If higher costs are your challenge when executing events, one thing is for sure: You’re not alone. The latest meeting planner survey from Global Event Planners, the network of independent destination management companies, found that higher costs was a top challenge for 70 percent of the 200 planners surveyed.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
DCI
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Tourism awards given by media and industry associations can do for destinations what Oscar nods do for movies and Grammy’s do for songs. By propping them up on podiums, destinations can get the same sort of attention Céline Dion got for that song from Titanic. And it certainly didn’t hurt her career. With groups like the Public Relations Society of America and Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association Internationa l handing out awards each year, destination marketers need to keep their eyes op
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
The post Rail Europe announces its first participation in ITB Berlin 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ver-sur-Launette, France – July 29, 2020: A TGV Duplex inOui high speed train from french rail company SNCF is driving at full speed in the countryside (artist’s impression). Rail Europe has announced its very first participation as exhibitor to ITB Berlin, the travel trade show, from March 7 to 9 March 2023.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Rescue groups have been working around the clock in an effort to find survivors after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake devastated Syria and Turkiye (Turkey) early Monday morning. The death toll has risen to over 7,700 across both countries, AP reports. Multiple aftershocks, including a 5.7 temblor have created a dangerous situation for rescuers looking for survivors.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
A focus on current customers, smaller regional gatherings, and well-timed virtual events are among the most important findings from 670 event marketers. Companies’ marketing events in 2023 will be more about deepening existing customer relationships rather than winning over prospective customers, according to the 2023 Events Outlook Report from Splash, a virtual-meeting platform provider.
Special Events
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Time to start thinking about privacy regulations for your business
Social Tables
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Your conference is a special event that deserves a special venue. But don’t let the search for unique conference venues overwhelm you. With some creative thinking and careful planning, you can find a space that will help your event stand out and make a lasting impression on your guests. Here are some tips to help you get started! Benefits of Unique Conference Venues Choosing an unusual venue for your conference can add to the overall experience for your guests.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Big dreams require a big helping hand. Luckily for hospitality entrepreneurs attending New York University, there’s a lot to go around. Funded through gifts and sponsors like Atento Capital, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based investment firm, the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality (HI HUB) aim to support business savvy entrepreneurs.
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
The post Summer of concerts at Accor Stadium appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Stadium Australia, commercially known as ANZ Stadium located in the Sydney Olympic Park. 400,000 people expected at Accor stadium for summer of major headline events. Accor Stadium is famous for delivering some of the biggest and best stadium concert experiences in Australia – more than 180,000 people can be expected for the two Ed Sheeran shows on February 24 and 25 alone.
Leonardo
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
One of the lasting impacts of the past few years in the hospitality industry has been an ongoing shift in the labor landscape. More than 80% of hotels in the United States are reporting a staffing shortage, according to the AHLA. Meanwhile, when surveying the hospitality landscape STR reported that over 2022, most global regions showed full RevPAR recovery.
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
Peru's tourism organization provides an update on the current status of travel in Peru under continued civil unrest.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Derrick Erwee Erwee is general manager for Danfords Hotel & Marina in Port Jefferson, New York. Erwee comes from Sound View Greenport on the North Fork in Long Island, New York, where he worked as assistant general manager. The South Africa native has also worked as clubhouse manager for Muttontown Club in New York, New York, and restaurant manager for Boca West Country Club in Boca Raton, Florida, after working at restaurants and private clubs in Cape Town.
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The post JAGGAER to join world leaders in technology at LEAP, Saudi Arabia appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Photo caption: L-R: Hany Mosbeh, Kenan Nouwailati, Fahad Al Otaibi, Account Manager, JAGGAER Arabia JAGGAER has confirmed its participation at LEAP, Saudi Arabia’s global technology event, where the company will showcase its industry-leading spend management platform and its investment in innovation to support the Saudi Government’s Vision 2030 programme.
MeetingsNet
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Three questions for your RFP to find principled environmental plans at the companies you deal with. Sustainability has come to the events world, but let’s be real: Our to-do lists are full, our schedules are crammed, and our lives are busy. How do we find credible solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of our events quickly and easily? The measure of an organization’s sustainability is based on reporting of activities that lower its emissions.
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
The House of Representatives has passed a bill to eliminate vaccine requirements for foreign air travelers.
Smart Meetings
FEBRUARY 6, 2023
It’s easy to understand why Sunriver Resort has been a treasured destination for meetings for more than 50 years. Beyond its array of accommodations and spaces available, the 3,300-acre outdoor playground, located in the foothills of the Cascade Range just outside Bend, Oregon, offers countless adventures for guests to enjoy amidst a breathtaking wilderness landscape.
Travel Daily Media
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
The post GBTA: Bookings, spending and optimism on the upswing appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Global business travel is forecast to see an uptick in 2023 versus 2022. Companies are expected to send more employees on trips and travel suppliers anticipate an increase in corporate travel spending. Sectors such as finance, insurance, professional services, and consulting are showing stronger signs of growth in travel spending.
Redfin
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Whether you own a million dollar home or simply want your home to feel like a million dollars, bringing in luxurious style doesn’t have to come at a price. Simple changes like installing wallpaper and bringing nature into your home are great ways to achieve luxury without breaking the bank. To help you get started, we reached out to design experts for their best budget-friendly luxury tips.
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Intrepid Travel is matching up to AU$100,000 to aid victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
Eventbrite
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
The value of RSVPs for event creators can be tremendous. An acronym derived from the French term “répondez s’il vous plait,” which translates in English to “please answer,” RSVPs are crucial to estimating head counts for events, which helps event planners determine the budget, venue size, and more.
Global DMC partners
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
Traveling to Greece from North America in 2023 will be easier than ever, as four major airlines are launching 56 direct flights a week to Athens! DELTA From New York with five flights per week starting March 11th and daily starting March 25th.
Redfin
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Tucson, Arizona is a vibrant city with a range of diverse and delicious restaurants to choose from. From traditional Mexican cuisine to vegan-friendly options and everything in between, Tucson has something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a fancy dinner or a casual lunch, there’s a restaurant in Tucson for you. So whether you’re a local or you recently moved into an apartment in Tucson , we’ve got a list of 12 must-try Tucson restaurants to check out.
Travel Pulse
FEBRUARY 4, 2023
U.S. fighter jets later shot down the balloon off the South Carolina coast.
Tourism eSchool
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Home 10 Budget Friendly Eco Practices for Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper, Regenerative Tourism Specialist Published on February 8, 2023 Many businesses have the perception that you can have profits or sustainability, but not both. Or that being a sustainable business costs more. For small tourism businesses, the pressure of budget and resources to infuse sustainability across your business can be seen as a barrier.
Eventbrite
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
For event creators, a save-the-date email campaign makes a great solution for when you want to stake out a day for an upcoming event. For example, those on your email list — prior event registrants — appreciate the heads-up to clear their calendars for your event.
Convene by PCMA
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Theresa Belpulsi and Melissa A. Riley Destination DC has announced a number of recent appointments, including the promotion of Theresa Belpulsi to the role of senior vice president, tourism, sports, visitor services. Belpulsi is a 20-year veteran of Destination DC and when she joined the team in 2002, she quickly began leading tourism sales for the organization.
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