Smart Meetings
JULY 14, 2022
In early July, financial technology company nCino made an explosive return to in-person events in collaboration with The Special Event Company (TSEC). The ninth nSight conference was held in Raleigh, North Carolina, an up-and-coming technology hub between three major universities. To pull off the biggest nSight event to date, TSEC worked closely with nCino to turn their vision into a reality.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
JULY 12, 2022
Hair cuts, manicures, home renovations, and even vacations have become luxuries for many Americans lately, according to recent data. Unfortunately, this is likely little surprise — we’ve all experienced the skyrocketing gas prices. But these temporary shifts in spending could impact destinations and their marketing in significant ways, and it will pay to prepare for the future now.
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Endless Events
JULY 14, 2022
The event management industry lacks robust software designed for the unique needs of the event management industry. Many event planners rely on tools not made for the industry and attempt to find alternative solutions for the tasks they must accomplish. . In today’s episode, Will and Brant talk about the event management industry’s unique client base and where event management software fails to meet client needs.
Pádraic Gilligan
JULY 14, 2022
Pádraic Gilligan, Chief Marketing Officer, SITE & Managing Partner, SoolNua Golden Moments in Nova Scotia Great travel experiences have golden moments during which something triggers a change of consciousness, and, almost without prior warning, you’re transported to another realm, beyond the physical limitations of time and space that tether us to the here and now.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
JULY 12, 2022
As the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas never lacks in new developments. These new spaces on the block that will have planners knocking. And newly renovated venues couldn’t come at a better time, when industry compression has a sea of planners competing for meetings and event space. Here are some of the highlights that are open now or slated for later this year.
Conferences that Work
JULY 11, 2022
It’s time to stop networking at meetings. No, I’m not saying we should only listen to lectures at meetings. Rather, I’m going to explain why using the term “networking” for all occasions when attendees get to talk with one another subtly directs attention away from can be the most valuable outcome of well-designed meetings: connecting with others.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Skift Meetings
JULY 12, 2022
Skift Take: Online groups and chat rooms for event planners are proliferating, resulting in much curiosity. Planners wonder if it’s better to post or chat? Are they worth paying to join, and if so, which ones? — Vincent Alonzo Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Smart Meetings
JULY 12, 2022
Event marketers are ramping up in-person events with a fresh perspective provided by two years of virtual meetings and the proliferation of tech specifically focused on video conferencing. However, while some meeting professionals are itching to get back to in-person events, some organizations have grown quite fond of the reach and data-enabled by virtual meeting experiences.
Solimar International
JULY 13, 2022
Community-based tourism is one of the most significant parts of the tourism industry and key to destination sustainability. Despite their importance, communities are often neglected in tourism. Many tourism destinations overlook local peoples, or at best use them as gimmicks and labor for foreign visitors. Instead, tourism should serve as a tool to improve destination development and locals’ quality of life.
AltexSoft Travel
JULY 14, 2022
Reality must be experienced. In the last few years (and especially after the pandemic), travel trends have dramatically shifted and multiple studies prove it. For example, TripAdvisor 2022 Report discovered that about three quarters of travelers are willing to see new places, with such priorities as having new experiences and learning about history and culture not far behind.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Skift Meetings
JULY 13, 2022
Skift Take: Delays and canceled flights are wreaking havoc on travel this summer. What should event planners do to ensure keynote speakers, VIPs, and others make it to their events on time. — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Smart Meetings
JULY 13, 2022
More meetings industry associations have been moving into Europe, as evidenced by the latest gatherings by several leading organizations around the world. While a couple of these organizations’ European events are recurring and returning to business after the pandemic slowed them down, even more are just beginning to introduce European initiatives or are still in the early stages of their European venture.
Eventbrite
JULY 15, 2022
While most attractions were closed during the pandemic, many technological advancements were made that have opened up exciting new opportunities for creators to explore. More and more people are using web-based tools as a way to interact and experience the world around them. And now that life is getting back to normal, creators are keen […].
Hotel Engine
JULY 14, 2022
Getting ready for a vacation or business trip is never an easy task. Whether you’re rushing to pack your bags or worried about forgetting something, you want the trip to go as smoothly as possible. Luckily, travel electronics can make your life much easier. With tourism and travel currently surging and projected to exceed pre-pandemic numbers , we could all use a little tech help!
Business Traveler USA
JULY 13, 2022
It all started in Santiago de Cuba, where musicians known as trovadores earned their living by singing and playing the guitar in the style of the 19th-century Cuban trova music. The poetic songs evolved to create melodic boleros, which spread the country’s rhythms throughout the world. Live music is performed nightly / Photo: 52 Chefs. A few years ago, restaurateur David Martinez and world-famous cantinero (bartender) Julio Cabrera traveled to Santiago de Cuba to research ideas for a venue they
Smart Meetings
JULY 14, 2022
Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Monkeypox Rates Rise But Still Not a Pandemic. As of July 14, 359 confirmed orthopoxvirus/monkeypox cases—a designation established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)—have been identified in New York, according to a statement during New York City’s Health Department virtual press conference.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 13, 2022
The Hawai?i Convention Center has a prime location within Honolulu’s Waik?k? resort area, just a short walk away from the destination’s famous beaches. (Cameron Brooks). Before taking on the general manager role at Hawai‘i Convention Center in 2013, Teri Orton worked in a variety of hospitality roles throughout Hawai‘i. “I was born and raised in Hawaii by a family firmly rooted in the hospitality industry, like so many families here,” she said.
Solimar International
JULY 12, 2022
A question we always get in our line of work is can tourism really support conservation efforts? Yes, conservation and tourism are interconnected in many ways! Tourism involves visiting places of interest, and conservation involves protecting places of interest. Tourists can combine the two by visiting and supporting areas that actively practice conservation.
Business Traveler USA
JULY 12, 2022
The aircraft is set to fly to Boston in early October. Virgin Atlantic unveiled the highly anticipated interior design for its Airbus A330neo aircraft at a media event in London on Tuesday. The new interiors include a restyled Upper Class cabin with new seating, including the latest version of The Loft, the airline’s sit-down social space, and the introduction of The Retreat Suite, which the airline calls “the most spacious suites in Virgin Atlantic’s history.”.
Smart Meetings
JULY 15, 2022
Pelham Hotel, New Orleans. Downtown New Orleans’ Pelham Hotel has received more than a fresh coat of paint. The whole interior, including the lobby, guest rooms and hallways have been renovated to reflect the lavish parties the city once hosted. Originally built in the 19th century, the hotel embraces vintage qualities while being polished and modern.
Bizzaboo
JULY 11, 2022
After two years of virtual experiences, many people are eager to attend in-person events again. But in-person events can be daunting for organizers to plan and pull off — especially when the attendee check-in experience is on the line. Over the last three months, the number of in-person and hybrid events hosted on Bizzabo’s Event Experience OS increased by 255% compared to the three months prior.
Eventbrite
JULY 13, 2022
Live music has faced multiple challenges since the arrival of COVID-19, prompting some creators to cancel, postpone, or adapt their events. Now that live music events are back on the agenda across the country, it’s time to consider how you can adapt your event marketing to bounce back stronger. A great place to start is […].
ITA Group
JULY 14, 2022
Understanding the Value of Point-Based Awards. Point-based award systems are an incentive and recognition best practice. Yet, the approach of “just give them cash” prevails in many programs despite being less effective. The advantages of points are clear: Higher intrinsic motivation and engagement. Ability to accrue points. Flexibility. Global relevance in awards and recognition.
Smart Meetings
JULY 15, 2022
Stephanie Lapsley. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Portland, in Oregon appointed Lapsley director of sales and marketing. Most recently, she was director of sales and marketing at The Ritz-Carlton Maui, Kapalua, in Hawaii. Lapsley brings two decades of luxury hotel sales leadership experience to her new position. She has also held similar roles for major brands in San Francisco, Boston and Los Angeles, such as Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott Bonvoy.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 14, 2022
The team at Hilton has come up with a realistic approach to help event planners navigate an uncertain future. The past two years have presented a series of obstacles for the events industry, and 2022 continues to be particularly challenging. Event organizers are adapting to a more distributed workforce, mitigating burnout, working hard to attract and retain talent, and navigating ongoing volatility in the national and international markets.
Eventtia
JULY 15, 2022
How can you prove the value of your event? For some types of events, the concept of success can be pretty tricky to pin down, but an event’s value or performance is commonly measured in terms of ROI (Return on Investment.). ROI, or Return on Investment, is a widely accepted business standard: the ratio between net income and investment. To measure ROI, we can analyze the event by measuring specific key figures we call event KPIs.
DCI
JULY 14, 2022
As the meetings industry revs back up, research from IACC is giving us hope that in-person meetings will be back in force sooner than later. While that’s good news for meeting planners, it’s a sign that destination marketing organizations and CVBs need to get back to work attracting the media actors who can tout the benefits of their convention centers and hotels to decision makers.
Redfin
JULY 13, 2022
Moving in with a significant other or a friend can have its ups and downs. But, finding a roommate you know nothing about – whether it’s someone you found on Craigslist or an acquaintance you know little about – can be a bit intimidating. Before signing a lease or agreeing to live together, learning as much about your potential roommate as possible is important.
Blue Spark Event Design
JULY 15, 2022
Corporate events are a great tool for incentivizing your sales team, training your employees, connecting with your clients, strategizing with your board members, building bonds between departments, levels, remote workers, etc. And crafting them takes skill and time. Many professionals tasked with creating a conference for their company have neither the skill set nor the time to do so.
Fox World Travel
JULY 15, 2022
Are you excited to live out your wanderlust dreams and get back to traveling?! With endless global destinations to explore, you may be considering a group tour vacation. If you are on the fence whether travelling with a group and tour manager is a good fit for you, here’s the scoop on how our Fox […]. The post Meet our tour managers! Is a Group Tour right for you?
InEvent
JULY 14, 2022
Live streaming has become more common over the last ten years. This is attributable to the quick advancement of the technology that underpins live broadcasting. Broadcasters across various businesses find value in live streaming because it has many potential applications. This is particularly true given that studies have found that viewers engage with live material … Post Live streaming – Everything you should know showed as first in InEvent Blog.
Redfin
JULY 12, 2022
Are you a college student going abroad for a semester but you’re stuck in a year-long lease? Or perhaps you’re a professional who just landed the perfect job — but you have to relocate from your apartment in Austin to New York in the middle of your current lease. Subletting your apartment may be the way to go. Read on to find out how to sublet an apartment, find an apartment to sublet, and rent a sublet apartment.
FICP
JULY 14, 2022
Amidst soaring inflation and economic uncertainty, meaningful incentive rewards have become more important than ever. Rather than having their successes recognized with merchandise, today’s.
EHL Insights
JULY 14, 2022
Many of us have hardly left our country of residence, if at all, in the past 2-3 years. This year, the headwinds have changed, consumers are craving to finally get away and the statistics are starting to reflect a strong determination to do so. To decompress from the past few years, a far-flung location is on the wishlist for many, but whilst the virus seems to have become all but a distant memory, the subsequent challenges it has brought are all very real and ongoing with regards to our summer
InEvent
JULY 15, 2022
The use of DSLRs and webcams for live streaming has become important for corporate events as it keeps participants connected to their customers and clients. Webcams offer excellent video quality and are extremely easy to use, but they’re limited in ways that DSLRs aren’t, such as audio recording quality, versatility, and overall expense.
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