Endless Events
AUGUST 8, 2022
Event chatbots are becoming increasingly common in the event industry. While chatbots are helpful when engaging communities during events, they can also be an excellent tool if you want to implement the community model and engage your attendees all year. . Today, Will, Brandt, and Kyle discuss event chatbots in 2022 and the community model with chatbot expert Chuck Elias.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 7, 2022
Smart Meetings made wellness—physical, mental, social and career health—a focus for the annual Northern California Experience last week at Hyatt Regency San Francisco. The event brought together top meeting professionals for a day of boutique education, networking and inspiration that 13 years after Marin Bright launched the format in the meetings industry, is still the most efficient and luxurious way to get business done.
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Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 11, 2022
If you’re like most of our partners, you’ve seen a few odd markets jump to the top of your Google Analytics. We’ve seen DMAs (Designated Market Area) like Chicago, New York, and even LA skyrocket to the top. In some cases, one or more of these may be a target market for you, but with most tourism organizations in the southeast, it is not. Even if it is a target market for you, it is not usually the top market for site traffic. .
Techsytalk
AUGUST 12, 2022
In another dive into the brains of the techsytalk team, we’re chatting with Krysta Eigelberger who works with us to build the techsytalk Collaborative – our for planner, by planner community. In this episode, we’ll talk about engagement, marketing, building and nurturing your email list and so much more! Click here to listen to the episode.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Traveler's Q
AUGUST 11, 2022
When many travel outside of the United States for the first time, it can be an overwhelming experience. A corporate traveler will have to handle this culture shock while also attending to their business tasks. We have gotten together this list of travel tips that will help you out on your next international business travel trip. The post 7 International Travel Tips for the Business Traveler appeared first on Traveler's Q.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2022
The summer of 2023 will herald a new era of meetings in South Lake Tahoe with the arrival of the over $100-million Tahoe South Events Center. The site of the events center, currently under construction at Stateline, Nevada, is conveniently located near major hotels and casinos including Harveys Lake Tahoe, Harrah’s Lake Tahoe and others. The events center’s projected date of completion is July 6, 2023.
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Techsytalk
AUGUST 12, 2022
In another dive into the brains of the techsytalk team, we’re chatting with Krysta Eigelberger who works with us to […].
Best Corporate Events
AUGUST 11, 2022
When it comes to the performance of work teams, “our diversity is our strength” isn’t just a slogan. Dozens of research studies over time have shown that diverse teams are smarter , increase financial returns to the organization, and perform 30% better than homogeneous teams. Diversity and inclusion are often thought of in racial or ethnic terms, but also include diversity of approaches and perspectives.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2022
The Langham, Boston. Downtown’s The Langham, Boston has expanded its meeting and event spaces with the addition of the Wilson Ballroom and Promenade to the historic property. With 312 recently renovated guest rooms, the new spaces allow The Langham to accommodate up to 575 more event guests. The ballroom and promenade are on the second floor and feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Norman B.
Conferences that Work
AUGUST 8, 2022
Seth Andrew stealing funds in November 2019 (photo obtained from bank surveillance footage by Melody Shen, Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation). This is the story of how I met a silver-tongued thief named Seth Andrew, and how he wreaked havoc on a host of lives in my community until the FBI caught him stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from charter schools he founded and a federal court sentenced him to jail.
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
AUGUST 8, 2022
Skift Take: With a surge of pent-up demand and the need for hotels and other venues to bring in revenue, hidden fees are finding their way onto many meeting ledgers and planners are furious. — Lisa Skriloff Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 12, 2022
Baltimore dates to 1729, but the city—the country’s second-best for minority-owned businesses, according to Forbes —is a long way from feeling old and stuffy. Evidence of the past is everywhere—such as Edgar Allan Poe’s grave site downtown—and pop history offers additional fodder for fun. On Dallas Street, I used to stop in at the world’s coolest Airbnb, featuring a chandelier used in John Waters’ Polyester.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2022
Known around the globe as the “Biggest Little City in the World,” Reno, Nevada, offers a high-end experience with unlimited potential that can elevate meetings to new heights. Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has plenty of lift with connecting flights from over 50 airports nationwide and is located roughly five miles from downtown Reno—making it very accessible and convenient for travelers.
DCI
AUGUST 11, 2022
Do we really need to talk about the secrets of digital media campaigns anymore? For destinations worldwide, it’s clear that traditional advertising – TV spots, printed sponsored content, print ads – are not the way of the future. If you’re reading this blog post – online – surely you already know that the internet is, you know, here. Digital advertising works because it creates new opportunities for destinations, connecting them to audiences in more engaging and efficient ways.
Skift Meetings
AUGUST 9, 2022
Skift Take: The monkeypox outbreak is now a national health emergency. What does this mean to event planners? — Lisa Skriloff Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2022
Security professionals gather at the ASIS Europe 2022 conference, May 22-24 at the Prague Congress Centre in the Czech Republic. ASIS International is restaffing its events team after reductions during the pandemic.(Photos courtesy of ASIS International). Alexandria, Virginia–based ASIS International was in the process of rebuilding when the pandemic hit, and as a result, COVID “whomped us,” Peter O’Neil, FASAE, CAE, told Convene.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 11, 2022
Music to support ocean conservation as well as meetings’ moods. Many people find tranquility in music. Curating the perfect playlist or discovering a new song both stimulates the brain and allows us to find better concentration and focus. The benefits of music are undeniable and therefore music is a staple part of every meeting, conference and convention.
Solimar International
AUGUST 10, 2022
Solimar International is a sustainable tourism consulting and marketing firm that works in emerging destinations to stimulate economic growth and conserve natural resources and cultural heritage. Each spring, summer, and fall, we welcome a cohort of new interns to our team to embark on a 12-week learning program! Our interns join us from a variety of backgrounds: first year undergraduates, MBA students, parents, mid-career professionals, hotel operators, writers, marketers, etc.!
EHL Insights
AUGUST 11, 2022
From humble beginnings of guilds and roadside inns in the early middle ages over the first à la carte restaurant opening in France in the 18th century up until today’s multi-trillion dollar industry, food and beverage service industry has grown to become a major factor in shaping the world we live in. Influential restaurateurs and bar owners have a huge impact on consumption trends and can help shape the future of food.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2022
In their roles as venue executives, Patricia Muzquiz Cantor (from left), Joyce Leveston, Teri Orton, and Antonieta Gámez Sánchez are dealing with the talent crisis and its fallout. As part of Convene ’s continuing series spotlighting women heading up event venues, we asked a handful of them about staffing: how they are attracting and keeping talent, whether that has been more challenging than in years past, and if they have found any creative solutions to address the issue.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 8, 2022
Thinking about integrating marijuana in your meeting? A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. Cannabis is Mendocino County’s largest industry, with 290 acres bringing in an estimated $131 million. Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 8, 2022
The next time you need a dose of peace and tranquility, point your eyes toward the sky to enjoy one of the wellness world’s newest trends: stargazing. “Astronomy elicits feelings of wonder and amazement,” says Sandra Benitez Herrera, a remote fellow for the Office of Astronomy for Development, an organization that promotes the use of stargazing for sustainable development.
Hotel Engine
AUGUST 8, 2022
What is SMERF? This silly-sounding acronym stands for Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal groups — and when targeted correctly, this audience segment offers significant revenue potential for hotels. The hotel industry tends to overlook attracting SMERF bookings in favor of the greater bang-for-buck that comes with booking business meetings and conferences.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 11, 2022
New research shows that the number of hours spent in virtual meetings isn’t the main cause of “Zoom fatigue.” You might have been in an online meeting recently — or led one yourself — where everyone was encouraged to turn their web cameras on in order to create a sense of community. But for some participants, being on camera may have the opposite effect, according to results of a study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 10, 2022
Rising prices for business travelers are predicted to continue in 2022 and through 2023, according to a report, “ 2023 Global Business Travel Forecast ,” by travel management platform CWT and Global Business Travel Association. In the report, rising fuel prices, the continued labor shortage and the current inflated pricing of raw material costs were named as key drivers of the predicted price increases.
Bizzaboo
AUGUST 7, 2022
Event ROI is anything but simple. But the more complicated the ROI picture gets, the more accurate event attribution becomes and the more powerful your event engine will be in driving revenue. In this guide, we will take a look at the many different forms of determining, measuring, and analyzing event ROI. Of course, you can’t go about measuring ROI if you don’t have a sound attribution plan in place.
Hotel Engine
AUGUST 9, 2022
When you’re juggling a million other tasks, hearing, “We’ve got a group traveling to St. Louis. I need you to book nine hotel rooms,” probably makes your heart sink. Your to-do list isn’t going anywhere, and you have better things to do than spend hours tracking down a hotel with the best group rate. Booking business travel excursions — especially for multiple people at once — is stressful.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 11, 2022
Mexico City’s Centro Citibanamex opened in 2002 and has seen a wide range of events come through its doors, from international conferences to exhibitions. It also served as a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toni Gamez, executive director at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City, runs one of the largest convention facilities in Latin America. Later this month, from Aug. 24-25, the center will once again host IBTM Americas, which has met there since 2015.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 8, 2022
Thinking about integrating marijuana in your meeting? A Northern California destination is helping meeting professionals harness this fast-budding trend. Cannabis is Mendocino County’s largest industry, with 290 acres bringing in an estimated $131 million. Mendocino County, along with Trinity and Humboldt counties in Northern California, make up the largest cannabis-producing area in the United States.
Social Tables
AUGUST 9, 2022
Golf tournaments are great for most ages, allow participants to spend time outdoors getting to know one another, often raise money, and so much more, making them one of the most fun sports-related events to plan. Not sure how to organize a golf tournament for a charity, fundraising event, or social outing? We’ve put together this step-by-step guide to help you do exactly that.
Hotel Engine
AUGUST 7, 2022
Influencer marketing is a multi-billion dollar industry with no signs of a slowdown. Statistics show that the return on investment for this type of marketing is at least 500 times the initial expense. With this massive potential for ROI, it’s no wonder so many businesses are making room for influencers in their marketing budget. Your hotel can effectively partner with this industry by becoming influencer event-friendly.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 10, 2022
Going into the pandemic, the number of students enrolled in event management was declining at the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration, the school’s dean said. For some students enrolled in event management degree programs in 2020, the temporary but sudden collapse of live events early in the pandemic carried a double whammy.
Leonardo
AUGUST 10, 2022
We’ve been working on something exciting behind the scenes, and we’re looking forward to sharing it with the hospitality industry soon… For any questions or inquiries, reach out to our team. The post The Next Evolution of Content Manager, Coming in 2023 appeared first on Leonardo.
Special Events
AUGUST 10, 2022
Just like your computer needs regular updates, your business needs its own technological tune-up occasionally.
ITA Group
AUGUST 11, 2022
How To Grow Channel Partner Engagement, Motivation & Mindshare. Partner mindshare and motivation can be fickle—partners have a lot on their minds and many vendor programs to juggle on a weekly basis. Channel program owners’ initiatives must stand out from the crowd to capture partner attention. In recently commissioned research from Forrester , partner owners and their reps said one of their biggest deterrents for joining a vendor program is how confusing (or nonexistent) tracking of goals and p
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