Smart Meetings
AUGUST 8, 2024
As event and meeting professionals, our lives are filled with tight schedules, constant travel, and the pressure to perform at our best, often leaving little room for self-care. For women, understanding and aligning with your body’s natural rhythms can be a game-changer in managing these demands. Our menstrual cycle is much more than just menstruation.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 9, 2024
It’s time to get to know Melissa Nazareno, our Accounting Manager. As you can read below, she sees the fun in numbers and systems, which makes her a perfect fit for her role! Read on to learn about her passions for space exploration, delegation and solving challenges. Thanks, Melissa, for participating in our Get to Know ME segment this month! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?
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Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 6, 2024
Are recent headlines causing confusion about cookies? Join “The Future of Third-Party Cookies” for a breakdown of changes impacting our industry and steps marketers should take to prepare. This webinar breaks down the latest news about third-party cookies, offers ideas for ad targeting, and prepares marketers for the future with or without cookies.
ADMEI
AUGUST 9, 2024
Using Technology to Enhance Your Event Using Technology to Enhance Your Event 09 August 2024 In the fast-paced world of Destination Management, embracing event technology is no longer optional; it’s essential. As a Destination Management Company (DMC), integrating technology into your proposal writing, event planning, and execution processes is an important tool in making your events successful.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 6, 2024
Fresh air, challenge by choice and Aloha spirit make competition fun With the world watching as international teams compete in Paris at this year’s Summer Olympics, sports-themed team-building activities are garnering more attention than ever. I spoke with Darlynne Menkin, owner of Out of the Ordinary Group & Team Adventures in San Diego, about team building and how to incorporate activities that require communication and strategy in a fun way.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 5, 2024
There’s nothing like an anniversary that gets you to look back and forward at the same time. We celebrate 39 years in the incentive industry in September. David Jobes was part of that history for 32 years, until he passed away in July. Our company will remain owned by the Jobes family. In a recent company-wide meeting they expressed their commitment to the company, calling the team a second family, and saying the company is stronger than ever as two members of the leadership team step up to run
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 8, 2024
The post SOUL Festival announces 2024 Programme at Soneva Fushi from 9 to 13 October appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. SOUL Festival – Group Qi Gong on the Beach The highly-anticipated SOUL Festival has unveiled an enthralling programme of insightful talks and guided wellness sessions led by a diverse line-up of international visionaries, thought leaders and wellness pioneers.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 5, 2024
Pioneering hospitality leaders forged new paths to top of LA hotel world The hospitality landscape in Los Angeles is filled with bold female leaders brave enough to break away from the Mad Men norm to bring their unique leadership styles forward for the benefit of their organizations, the industry and future hospitality professionals. We asked a quartet of these pioneers how they got their start, what has changed and what is next.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 9, 2024
It’s time to get to know Melissa Nazareno, our Accounting Manager. As you can read below, she sees the fun in numbers and systems, which makes her a perfect fit for her role! Read on to learn about her passions for space exploration, delegation and solving challenges. Thanks, Melissa, for participating in our Get to Know ME segment this month! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 5, 2024
New research suggests that as more writers use AI to help create stories, their writing “would become less unique as a whole and more similar to each other,” the study’s authors wrote. Valerie Sumner, founder and principal at VRS Meetings & Events, Inc., is an enthusiastic user of AI platforms , including Spark AI and ChatGPT, for a long list of event-related analyses and tasks.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 7, 2024
The post ITE HCMC 2024 to welcome 220+ buyers from 45 countries from 5-7 September 2024 in Vietnam appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The 18 th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2024 (ITE HCMC 2024), to be held from 5 – 7 September, 2024. With sustainability emerging as a critical competitive advantage, ITE HCMC 2024 has adopted the theme “Sustainable Travel – Creating the Future” to underscore its importance.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 7, 2024
Comfortable & convenient is calling your name. Three new and renovated hotels in Corpus Christi, Texas, Detroit and Grand Mound, Washington, offer the latest and greatest with refreshes that keep guest (and attendee) comfort, ease and access top of mind. From the classic convenience of an airport hotel to the fun-filled water park of a Great Wolf property, here are three reinvigorated options to meet the unique needs of your next conference or meeting.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 9, 2024
It’s time to get to know Melissa Nazareno, our Accounting Manager. As you can read below, she sees the fun in numbers and systems, which makes her a perfect fit for her role! Read on to learn about her passions for space exploration, delegation and solving challenges. Thanks, Melissa, for participating in our Get to Know ME segment this month! What’s your current title and how long have you been in the incentive industry?
Bizzaboo
AUGUST 5, 2024
Event organizers often struggle to engage their audiences. This challenge is perhaps even more difficult in virtual settings, where distractions are plentiful and traditional methods of engagement fall short. Good news: Event gamification — or incorporating game-like elements such as points, leaderboards, and rewards into events — can be a compelling solution to this challenge.
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 5, 2024
Trust matters more than ever to me. In a world that is complex and often overwhelming, building trusted relationships has become essential. As I reflect on my various connections—from intimate and life-changing relationships to countless daily interactions—I realize that trust is the cornerstone of my well-being. It’s little wonder that I have moved to valuing trust more and more over time.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 5, 2024
At a recent conference for business-event planners, executives from four hotel-ownership companies sat on stage and presented the ugly truth: Costs for just about every element of group events are up a lot compared to pre-pandemic days. What’s more, those executives say that today’s elevated rates are not a temporary blip, but rather the foundation for future prices.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 5, 2024
There’s nothing like an anniversary that gets you to look back and forward at the same time. We celebrate 39 years in the incentive industry in September. David Jobes was part of that history for 32 years, until he passed away in July. Our company will remain owned by the Jobes family. In a recent company-wide meeting they expressed their commitment to the company, calling the team a second family, and saying the company is stronger than ever as two members of the leadership team step up to run
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 7, 2024
The post ASM Global signs the ‘Net Zero Carbon Events Pledge’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Net Zero Carbon Events (NZCE) initiative announced ASM Global, the global leader in venue development and management and live entertainment content management, has officially signed the NZCE Pledge. This commitment reinforces ASM Global’s dedication to environmental sustainability and reinforces NZCE’s position as the leader of the meetings industry&#
Redfin
AUGUST 6, 2024
Key takeaways: If you want to beat the competition, now is a great time to buy a house. Daily average mortgage rates hit a 14-month low of 6.34% on Monday, giving buyers thousands of dollars in buying power. Don’t wait to buy; buyers who were scared off by high rates are poised to enter the market, which may boost prices. Total listings are also up 20% over last year, so there’s plenty of inventory to choose from.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 9, 2024
Cost-effective, accessible and trendy Are you a stateside planner looking for a change of scenery? Canada, our neighbor to the north, packs a hefty offering for event planners looking to entertain and entice guests. Smart Meetings reached out to Laura Pallotta, regional vice president of sales and distribution of Canada Marriott International, who offered up some insights to the latest relevant travel trends for planners looking to sculpt an international experience.
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 5, 2024
There’s nothing like an anniversary that gets you to look back and forward at the same time. We celebrate 39 years in the incentive industry in September. David Jobes was part of that history for 32 years, until he passed away in July. Our company will remain owned by the Jobes family. In a recent company-wide meeting they expressed their commitment to the company, calling the team a second family, and saying the company is stronger than ever as two members of the leadership team step up to run
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 5, 2024
Last year, event professionals told us that they are feeling simultaneously anxious and excited about the future of the business events industry. What’s changed? By spending around 10 minutes to complete our survey, you can help us demonstrate the strengths and challenges of the events industry, uncover trends going forward, and underscore just how you make events of all kinds work.
Stova
AUGUST 8, 2024
A successful sales kickoff (SKO) not only sets the tone for the year ahead but also strengthens team cohesion and boosts morale. However, finding fresh and engaging team-building activities that cater to an entire group can be a challenge. Here are 7 team-building activities designed to foster collaboration, facilitate learning, and drive engagement during your next SKO. 1.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 5, 2024
Restaurant group offers lesson in setting standards for quality, culture and service Steve Pettus True hospitality starts with making a friend, according to the Brennan philosophy of running world-class New Orleans restaurants. Culinary matriarch Miss Ella and her siblings, Dorothy (“Dottie”), Dick and John Brennan, understood that when they took over at landmark Commander’s Palace restaurant in the Garden District in 1974.
Redfin
AUGUST 8, 2024
Gone are the days of jetted tubs and tile countertops. Today’s homebuyers crave clean lines, open spaces, and modern amenities. Whether you’re preparing to list your home for sale in Boston, MA , or are curious how to appeal to those looking for a rental house in Miami, FL , read on. This article breaks down eight outdated trends, along with insights from Redfin Premier agents on which trends could be turning off potential prospects.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 6, 2024
With the southeastern U.S. getting flooded by Debby, some meetings could have their itineraries cut short—and face attrition fees. Hurricane Debby has left its mark on the southeastern U.S., along with a few meetings that were caught in its path. On Sunday, August 4, Hurricane Debby came ashore on Florida’s west coast as a category 1 hurricane. But while the winds were not as fearsome as they could have been, rainfall of about 10 inches and a wind-aided storm surge left much of Sarasota and part
EHL Insights
AUGUST 5, 2024
This article was written as part of HFTP Digital Horizons 360 Symposium in Palma de Mallorca and also appeared in the inaugural issue of HFTPs magazine TechFin Hospitality. As technology is becoming gradually more important in hospitality, the industry is facing a significant challenge: a shortage of skilled IT professionals capable of navigating the complexities of modern day technology.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 9, 2024
Welcome to Smart Travel, where we’ll be spotlighting the latest can’t-miss travel news, from groundbreaking studies and data to tips on decompressing from your next destination meeting. Want to hear from market experts advising on successful business group planning strategies? We have you covered. Travel tech tools you need in your carry-on? We have just the thing.
Travel Daily Media
AUGUST 4, 2024
The post Why Pimalai Resort and Spa is the best hotel in Koh Lanta appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Sandwiched between dense jungle and a white-sand beach that stretches for 900 meters, Pimalai Resort and Spa is the epitome of a posh escape. Whether you’re a tranquillity seeker or a water sports lover – here is why it’s the best hotel in Koh Lanta.
Redfin
AUGUST 5, 2024
Huntsville, Alabama, is affectionately known as the “Rocket City” for its close association with U.S. space missions. Its downtown area is a neighborhood showcasing a vibrant mix of nightlife and attractions that make the dynamic area a great place to spend a night out on the town. So whether you are a Huntsville native or a prospective resident looking to explore the pros and cons of living in the area, here’s a guide with attractions curated by our local experts to help you discover the
MPI
AUGUST 9, 2024
We recently shared the success story of the inaugural Caesars Entertainment Global Wellness Summit and some of the key insights from the education sessions. But meeting planners know better than anyone that so much goes on in advance and behind the scenes to make an event successful. The key is keeping any challenges behind the scenes, which is perhaps more important than ever when holding an event created specifically for 115 meeting professionals.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 9, 2024
Renowned happiness expert breaks down the science of joy and its real-life applications. At the recent Destinations International 2024 Annual Convention (DIAC24) in Tampa, Florida, opening keynote speaker Arthur Brooks set the tone for an enthusiastic introspection among the attendees that would carry through the rest of the conference and beyond. Don Welsh, CEO of DI, shared with Smart Meetings that bringing in Arthur Brooks was an immense privilege.
National Association For Catering ane Events
AUGUST 9, 2024
AFR played a pivotal role in transforming 2024's NACE Experience, from providing stylish furnishings for the Electric Forest-themed Opening Reception to creating a cozy, glamping-inspired atmosphere at the Awards Celebration. Their contributions, including seamless Wi-Fi throughout the event, helped set the tone for memorable interactions and immersive experiences.
Redfin
AUGUST 8, 2024
Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or not, buying a home is an exciting and big decision. But before you dive too deep into buying new furniture or appliances, you’ll want to budget for closing costs. Closing costs are the taxes and fees associated with the purchase and sale of a home, such as title insurance and lender fees. If you’re feeling unprepared or overwhelmed, don’t worry.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 8, 2024
Audiovisual and production company Animatic Media has a new product called Intelligent Content that turns on-site images, words, or objects into “markers” that link to additional content. According to a 2023 survey by Reviews.com, Americans look at their phones an average of 144 times a day. What if you could put that obsession to work at your conferences to create interactive experiences for attendees and more marketing opportunities for exhibitors and sponsors?
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