inVOYAGE
JUNE 1, 2023
Golf season is upon us, and as many hotels get ready to host the top playoffs of the year, we’ve headed off on a flying visit through Europe to Mexico to find just some of the most extraordinary golf resorts you might not have thought of this year… Terre Blanche, France Take a trip to the rural countryside landscapes of Provence and dip your toes into the tranquil summer night air of Terre Blanche.
Smart Meetings
MAY 31, 2023
Hanif Mohammad Mohammad is executive chef for TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District in Tennessee. Mohammad comes from Nashville Airport Marriott, where he spent the last 14 years as executive chef for its four dining outlets. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014.
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Social Tables
JUNE 1, 2023
Professional event planners and marketers know that there is no one-size-fits all strategy for successful event marketing. Marketers are tasked with reaching members of their target audience, enticing them to register for an event, and continuing communications all the way up to the event to encourage attendance. To tackle all of their objectives, event professionals rely on a multitude of event marketing ideas to connect with attendees before, during, and after events.
Traveler's Q
JUNE 1, 2023
Planning a vacation is an exciting and thrilling process. Whether you’re looking to unwind on a tropical island, explore historical landmarks, or simply spend quality time with loved ones, the possibilities are endless. However, the planning process can be overwhelming, especially if you have no idea where to start. Luckily, numerous resources are available to help make planning a vacation a seamless and enjoyable experience.
Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 1, 2023
A significant percentage of meeting professionals say the NAACP’s advisory will be a factor in site selection. Close to 40 percent of meeting professionals responding to a recent MeetingsNet survey say that recent travel advisories issued for Florida by the NAACP and other organizations make their organization less likely to book events in that state.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 2, 2023
6 steps to finding the right event tech vendors and product Finding the right event tech can be a long, tedious process. The journey of locating vendors and the resources that best match your needs can send any planner into a tailspin. To help planners avoid the inevitable headache, Smart Meetings sat down with Huong Nguyen, CEO and founder of Shiloh Events , to find the best path forward for meeting planners looking for the right event tech for their needs.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
PRA
JUNE 1, 2023
Hawai‘i’s Business Events Market Leader Joins PRA in Its Next Chapter of Growth CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 – PRA, a leader in the Business Events industry, announced today that the company has acquired Weil & Associates, a destination management sector leader in the Hawaiian market. This strategic move expands the talent and reach of PRA in this important incentive market.
MeetingsNet
JUNE 2, 2023
Mobile World Congress required the submission of a photo to register for in-person attendance. The host nation’s regulators have ruled that requirement illegal. Facial-recognition technology has many potential benefits for event hosts, including security and real-time assessment of attendee engagement. However, there are privacy concerns around using facial recognition that event organizers must understand, or they risk civil action and financial penalty.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 2, 2023
The Hospitality Show Las Vegas will place eco-friendliness front and center The first-ever Hospitality Show is coming to Las Vegas and its producers are making strong sustainability efforts from the get-go. In addition to three days of speakers, networking opportunities and idea-sparking content, The Show’s sustainability efforts—a big topic in the hospitality industry in general, and a topic of focus at The Show in particular—will be on full display.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 31, 2023
While any time is a good time to meet in Detroit, gathering in the summer is something special. In fact, meeting attendees might want to plan to spend a few extra days to enjoy all the city has to offer. Come to town and you can relax knowing our state-of-the-art convention and meeting facilities like Huntington Place, the Suburban Collection Showplace and the RenCen, have everything you need for a successful event.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Travel Daily Media
MAY 30, 2023
The post Riyadh prepares to host the 10th Edition of Arab-China Business Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and Ministry of Foreign Affairs are preparing to host the 10th Arab-China Business Conference and the 8th Investment Symposium from June 11-12 in Riyadh. This year’s conference is anticipated to be the largest of its kind, with more than 2,000 attendees.
Skift Meetings
MAY 30, 2023
Skift Take: Data helps deliver impactful business events, and with emerging technologies, there are even better tools and strategies to leverage for next-level results.
Smart Meetings
MAY 31, 2023
Hanif Mohammad Mohammad is executive chef for TownePlace Suites Nashville Downtown/Capitol District in Tennessee. Mohammad comes from Nashville Airport Marriott, where he spent the last 14 years as executive chef for its four dining outlets. Brooke Tadena Tadena is Hawaii Convention Center ’s executive chef. His more than a decade of culinary experience most recently saw him working as executive sous chef at Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki, a position he held since 2014.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 30, 2023
The rich history of Worcester, Massachusetts, is evident in its many impressive historic venues. From a late 19th-century performance hall and icon of industrial history to a stately art museum exhibiting more than 38,000 pieces, the options for event planners are wide-ranging. Here are three of the best historic facilities for business meetings in this city dubbed the Heart of the Commonwealth: Celebrate an Icon of Industry at Mechanics Hall Constructed in the 1850s by Worcester’s Mechanics Ass
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
MAY 31, 2023
Every organization wants to build high-performing teams. But too often, leadership efforts focus on myths or misconceptions about how to achieve high performance. This post exposes some of those myths, sets the record straight, and provides practical research-based guidance. Following his 2021 Harvard Business Review article, 5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently , leadership consultant and author Ron Friedman, Ph.D., shared six more secrets of high-performing teams, based on new researc
Special Events
JUNE 1, 2023
Get inspired by some of the latest immersive activations
Smart Meetings
JUNE 2, 2023
Looking for hotels with an array of meeting options? We got that. One-of-a-kind themed event spaces? We got that, too. Experienced professionals who are passionate about bringing your meeting to life? Look no further. Partnership is our middle name – we are built on it. And it’s all in one amazing, awe-inspiring location. Learn more 18-30279 ME18 LPBH Meetings Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Meetings & Events Citrus Piazza Your guests will feel like you’ve brought them somewhere special, to a scen
Convene by PCMA
MAY 30, 2023
The award-winning Ocean Casino Resort occupies a unique space on the famous Atlantic City Boardwalk. Set on more than 20 beachfront acres, the AAA Four-Diamond resort is the tallest building in Atlantic City, and the floor-to-ceiling windows in every single guest room sure make the most of the incredible ocean and skyline views. But besides the fun and beautiful seaside setting, bringing your event to Ocean Casino Resort allows you to give your attendees a seamless meeting experience.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 28, 2023
The post TCEB launches ‘Thailand MICE to Meet You Year 2023’ campaign at IMEX Frankfurt 2023, spotlighting new products, tech solutions and support schemes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) is bringing to IMEX 2023 Frankfurt the optimism, enthusiasm, and collaborative spirit that have energised Thailand’s MICE industry since the normalisation of international travel.
Special Events
MAY 31, 2023
A look at the pros and cons of technology at trade shows
Smart Meetings
JUNE 1, 2023
Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. The prestigious awards platform, now in its eleventh year, recognizes meeting planners’ preferences for hotels, resorts, properties, cruise lines, and conference and convention centers worldwide.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 30, 2023
When organizing an event, a meal is often so much more than just a meal. It’s an opportunity for networking, team building and connection. And here’s something that any expert planner will tell you: good food leaves a lasting impression. When you meet in Portland, Oregon, finding inspiring food options for attendees to bond over is made easy.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 30, 2023
The post Arival launches guide to help experience companies grow online bookings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Arival, a global leader in the tour and activities industry, launched a new guide aimed at helping tour operators choose a booking system. This new report comes ahead of the Arival Activate event in Bangkok on June 12-14, where the report will be launched to delegates with educational sessions about the importance of tech and connectivity to grow their business
Eventtia
JUNE 2, 2023
Planning an event is difficult. Period. Event planning and organizing a fairly small meeting involving just five participants can be quite a challenge, especially if this is your first time. Then, imagine planning a massive concert with a big-name DJ as the headliner and 100,000 attendees. Can you imagine the headache? However, although event planning can certainly be challenging, it also can be exciting and worthwhile.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 1, 2023
Sausalito, California —Smart Meetings, the premier media brand and leading choice for meeting professionals, is delighted to reveal the winners of the 2023 Smart Stars Awards. The prestigious awards platform, now in its eleventh year, recognizes meeting planners’ preferences for hotels, resorts, properties, cruise lines, and conference and convention centers worldwide.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 30, 2023
Reflecting upon 2022, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) joins the global business events industry’s sentiment that the sector has emerged from the pandemic stronger, not only more resilient but more creative and innovative. The year concluded with flying colors at the closing of ICCA Congress 2022 in Poland when Team Thailand, led by TCEB, took the stage to reaffirm Bangkok’s readiness as the host city for 2023 Congress.
Travel Daily Media
JUNE 2, 2023
The post Prague Retained International Congresses and Conferences in 2022 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Prague welcomed almost four thousand events with 616,000 delegates last year, according to aggregated data from the Czech Statistical Office (CZSO) and the Prague Convention Bureau (PCB). Although this was an increase of several hundred percent compared to the years of pandemic, meetings Prague has not yet come close to the record years of 2018 and 2019.
Redfin
JUNE 2, 2023
We’re officially welcoming the month of June, which means it’s time for Pride! The first Pride march dates back to June 28, 1970, one year after the Stonewall Uprising. Thousands took to Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York streets to commemorate the event and display their support for equal rights. Today, millions of attendees worldwide march through cities to celebrate the fight won and reinforce their support for the work ahead.
DCI
MAY 30, 2023
When a destination undergoes a rebrand, we think of logos, messaging, creative solutions – but first and foremost, we need to start with brand research. Data and insight must guide every step of the process to ensure that the destination organization doesn’t make a choice that it may regret in the future. Whether it’s through focus groups or surveys or any other qualitative and quantitative means necessary, research is key to building a successful brand.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 2, 2023
Creative director Eric Groza used the generative AI program Midjourney to create images for an imagined collaboration between IKEA and Patagonia. (Courtesy Eric Groza) A series of photographs posted by a creative director showing a brand collaboration between IKEA and Patagonia went viral earlier this year — even though the partnership existed only as a product of his imagination and generative AI tools.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 31, 2023
The post Thailand Travel Mart (TTM+) 2023 highlights Thailand’s commitment towards sustainable tourism appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Thailand’s premier business-to-business travel event, The Thailand Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2023, has commenced on May 31, 2023, presenting new opportunities for global buyers seeking unique and significant travel experiences in Thailand and the ASEAN region.
Redfin
MAY 30, 2023
Have you ever wanted to discover the art of cultivating harmonious outdoor spaces with the principles of outdoor feng shui? If you’re looking to create an environment that fosters positive energy, balance, and serenity in your outdoor areas, you’re in luck. From the strategic placement of elements to the mindful selection of colors and materials, this Redfin article featuring Feng Shui experts shares techniques to infuse your outdoor space with harmony, inviting nature’s wisdom to embrace
Eventtia
MAY 31, 2023
Hosting in-store events is an effective strategy for engaging customers, boosting sales, and creating memorable experiences. Whether you are a small boutique or a large retail chain, organizing a successful in-store event requires careful planning and execution. This article will provide a step-by-step guide to help you plan and host an impactful in-store retail event.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 1, 2023
Business events generated more than $1.15 trillion of direct spending in 2019. The Events Industry Council released findings from its 2023 Global Economic Significance of Business Events study, which measures the full scope and economic significance of the $1.6-trillion USD global business events industry. Working with Oxford Economics, the study analyzed the economic significance of business events during 2019 to establish the full scope of the sector before the COVID-19 pandemic.
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