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How to Combat the Rising Cost of Meetings 

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: Skyrocketing costs are putting unprecedented pressure on meeting and event professionals to stay on budget and still produce successful events. However, there are ways to alleviate the added costs. — Anna Huddleston Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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13 Reasons To Use Event Platforms for In-Person Events

Endless Events

As an event planner, you know virtual and in-person events require a completely different setup. But before you get too entrenched in booking speakers or drawing up venue contracts, it’s best to think about how you’ll get results from an in-person event. How can you track attendee metrics? Or engagement? And how can you get more mileage out of this in-person event?

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TWT: PreCheck Gets Cheaper, Cruise Lines Drop Vaccine Mandates

Smart Meetings

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. TSA PreCheck Gets Cheaper. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that its current enrollment provider, IDEMIA has reduced enrollment and in-person renewal fees from $85 to $78. Renewal online is still $70.

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Building good habits: How I taught this old dog new tricks

Conferences that Work

Leonard Cohen wrote “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” One bright silver lining of the COVID pandemic is that it’s given me an opportunity to build good habits. Habits that I’ve struggled for years to create, because personal change isn’t easy. Though I’m in my 70’s, I’ve found that I can teach this old dog new tricks!

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Rethinking Event Accessibility

Skift Meetings

Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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What is Event-Led Growth?

Endless Events

The events industry is on the cusp of change. As we exit the pandemic era, companies are looking to understand how they can drive event-led growth and how events can, in turn, drive growth for their business; that’s why we’ve brought on a special guest for this episode of #EventIcons , Mark Kilens. Mark is the CMO of Airmeet , a leading virtual and hybrid event platform.

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Could Airlines Drive New Date Patterns for Meetings?

MeetingsNet

With major airlines’ daily flight volumes shifting to better accommodate leisure travelers, some meetings might benefit from a change in schedule. Here an interesting statistic: On an average day, the big three U.S. airlines—American, Delta, and United—offer 11,800 total flights, according to airline-industry data firm Milanamos. But some days have more flights than others depending on demand.

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Trends in Hospitality – Shaping the future of transport and mobility

EHL Insights

Transportation is the lifeblood of the hospitality industry. Without flows of people on the move, there’d be no travel. Without travel, the hospitality and tourism industry would just collapse. Thus, whether a day trip, domestic or international travel, whether by bike, car, train or plane, transport and mobility are major cornerstones of our industry.

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What Would We Have Changed in Event Tech?

Endless Events

A lot has changed about the world in recent years. It’s not always helpful to ruminate on what we should have done, but today Will and Brandt do precisely that. In this episode of the Event Tech podcast , the tech duo looks back on 2020 and 2021 and considers how they would do things differently if they had to relive the pandemic. Reshuffling Responsibilities.

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Sustainability Is in Focus for Cultural Heritage Conference in Sydney

Smart Meetings

Around 1,500 cultural heritage experts from around the world are set to meet in Sydney for the General Assembly of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS GA2023) in September 2023, marking the first time the event is held in Australia or the Pacific region. Here is seven ways local host Australia ICOMOS is incorporating sustainability into GA2023.

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

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Everything You Need to Know About GMID 2023

MeetingsNet

Date, theme, leaders, and resources are lining up for next year’s Global Meetings Industry Day. Mark your calendars. After the “Meet Safe” theme of 2022, the recently announced “Meetings Matter” theme for the 2023 Global Meetings Industry Day gets back to the event’s original ambition: to make elected officials and business leaders aware of the value that meetings, trade shows, incentive travel, conventions, and other events bring to people, businesses, and communities.

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How to Map Your Attendee Journey for Higher Engagement

Convene by PCMA

Whether planners are hosting an in-person, virtual, or hybrid event, Encore’s advanced strategy, creative production, and technological capabilities are sure to exceed their expectations. The elements that make for an outstanding event go far beyond what happens on the big event days themselves. Experienced meeting planners know that overall attendee satisfaction starts from the moment they find out about a gathering and follows them through the event and eventually to the post-event survey.

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NACE Orlando Chapter names Jazmin Silva as Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador

National Association For Catering ane Events

The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) Orlando Chapter names Jazmin Silva, of Our DJ Rocks, as the Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador.

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America’s Finest City is now America’s Brightest City

Smart Meetings

INTRO: . Once defined by sun and sand, San Diego has become a hotbed of cutting-edge innovation and entrepreneurial activity over the last decade. Combining a world-renowned destination and laidback lifestyle with a strong tech sector, business-friendly climate, and vibrant creative culture, the city has created an open and inspiring environment where anything feels possible and all are free to shine. . .

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Equity Champion Jason Dunn Named Exec. Dir. of NCBMP

MeetingsNet

The longtime Cincinnati CVB executive takes the reins at the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023. Jason Dunn, one of the most visible leaders working on issues around diversity and equity in the meetings and conventions industry, has been named executive director of the National Coalition of Black Meeting Professionals.

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Meet Your Dream Team

Fox World Travel

GIVE THE GIFT OF A MAGICAL EXPERIENCE A Disney vacation is truly a magical experience. However, planning a Disney vacation can be quite daunting….because….well… so many details! From the hotels, transportation options, park reservations, new apps to navigate like the Genie Service, park hoppers and more — it has become increasingly difficult to know what […].

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EHL's Culinary & Restaurant Management certificate unpacked

EHL Insights

Do you dream of making a professional dent on the Food & Beverage landscape but don't have four years of study-time available? Then EHL's CREM course (Culinary & Restaurant Management certificate) might just be your winning ticket. This intensely rich, fast-paced program offers key insights into the professional world of restaurant management.

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How BeerFest Australia Grew Sales by 35% With Eventbrite Boost

Eventbrite

Pairing craft beer and ciders with live music and comedy, BeerFest Australia is a festival everyone can enjoy. According to founder James Harding, widely accessible is their niche. “We get people who want to go to music festivals because we get great headliners. We get a lot of people coming specifically for the comedy because […].

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‘History Starts Now’ for Business Events Industry

Convene by PCMA

After being laid off in 2020, Heather Seasholtz, shown here speaking at PCMA Educon 2022, said she realized that she had to “embrace my own unknowns and seize the moment.” (Jacob Slaton Photography). As an event organizer, Heather Seasholtz, CMP-Fellow, DES, has long had a plan for every scenario — “every ‘what if,’ every ‘why’ or ‘why not,’” she told Convene.

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Can We Really Trust Online Hotel Reviews?

Hotel Engine

What’s the first thing you do when choosing a hotel to book? You probably read the reviews. Online review sites are a go-to tool for many of us seeking to assess hotels, restaurants, attractions and anything else we may be thinking of spending money on. But are reviews always trustworthy? When you’re looking for the very best hotel in your destination city, how do you know which reviews are legit?

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Strong turnout for CT Partners’ Annual Member Meeting in Bangkok

Travel Daily Media

The post Strong turnout for CT Partners’ Annual Member Meeting in Bangkok appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Over 75 CT Partners Members and a record number of Supplier partners came together for three days at the Mandarin Oriental Bangkok for the CT Partners Annual Member Meeting last week. Supported by major sponsor Singapore Airlines, the theme of ‘Connected Community’ was expressed through a mix of insightful management strategy and supplier updates, dynamic panel discus

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10 Common Hybrid Event Mistakes You Need to Avoid in 2022

InEvent

Two years on it is not necessarily something a lot of us like to bring up, but the pandemic hitting in 2020 certainly did alter the way we navigate events – corporate or otherwise! Moving over to digital and remote living, we grew so used to digital work that we were woken up to the … Post 10 Common Hybrid Event Mistakes You Need to Avoid in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Connecting the Dots on Food Recovery

Convene by PCMA

Fight2Feed focuses on reducing food waste and feeding the hungry, serving anyone in need of a meal. Jiwon McCartney, founder and managing partner of ALLURE Event and Meeting Productions in Chicago, didn’t set out to create a nonprofit that, to date, has rescued more than 3 million pounds of food and served nearly 800,000 meals. She just didn’t want to see food go to waste, said McCartney, the founder of Fight2Feed, an all-volunteer organization which delivered as many as 6,000 meals a week to Ch

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A Guide to Event Ticket Pricing Strategies for In-person, Virtual, and Hybrid Events

Bizzaboo

Ticket prices can have a profound effect on the success of your events. When you strike the perfect balance between pricing and event content, you increase the chances your event is packed with eager attendees excited to learn new things and network with like-minded people. On the other hand, when you price tickets too high or too low, you risk alienating would-be attendees or missing out on an opportunity to generate revenue.

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Importance of Involving Tourism Stakeholders along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Solimar International

When it comes to tourism experiences in the United States, there is arguably none as large in scale or impact as the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail (LCNHT). The trail spans 4,900 miles and is accompanied by over 6,000 miles of driving routes across 16 states, from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the Oregon’s Pacific Coast. It is a trail equal in size to the distances from Anchorage to Cancun, from Paris to Mumbai, or from Cairo to Cape Town.

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Hyatt launches event solution “Together By Hyatt” in Asia Pacific

Travel Daily Media

The post Hyatt launches event solution “Together By Hyatt” in Asia Pacific appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that “Together by Hyatt” – a new suite of event solutions designed to empower meeting planners to navigate the new normal – is being launched across its hotels in Asia Pacific. It will help businesses effectively deliver increasing numbers of events following the broader easing of pandemic-era restrictions in many markets.

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A Tech Solution to Food Waste

Convene by PCMA

Atlanta-based Goodr redistributes leftover food from businesses to low-income and senior populations in need. When you consider that, in the U.S. alone, 34 million people are food insecure yet 80 billion pounds of food end up in landfills every year, it’s clear that at least part of the solution lies in logistics. Enter Goodr, an Atlanta, Georgia–based startup that redistributes leftover food from businesses to low-income and senior populations in need.

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Europalco stages the Certified Accountant Congress 2022 for the 4th time

Travel Daily News

The Portuguese event global provider uses holograms and innovative techniques to make the Certified Accountants Annual Congress unforgettable.

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How to Winterize a House: 10 Steps for Preparing Your Home for Winter

Redfin

Winter is approaching, and that means cold days, dark evenings, snow flurries, and staying cozy in your home. But the winter months can wreak havoc on your house. Gusting winds can batter your beautiful plants. A snow or winter ice storm can put stress on your roof. And just a few days of freezing rain can cause serious issues for clogged gutters and downspouts.

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Reducing waste and environmentally responsible partnerships at ATM

Travel Daily Media

The post Reducing waste and environmentally responsible partnerships at ATM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Travel and tourism industry leaders from across the Middle East support Arabian Travel Market’s 2023 theme ‘Working towards net zero’ with a raft of sustainable initiatives. Travel and tourism experts from across the Middle East examined the challenges and opportunities that sustainable strategies should address, during the latest meeting of the ATM Advisory Board a

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Bangkok’s Newest Convention Center is Central, Sustainable, and Modern

Convene by PCMA

The newly expanded QSNCC immerses attendees in an elegant atmosphere with Thai-inspired architecture and decor. With the reopening of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok is once again positioning itself as “The Ultimate Inspiring World Class Event Platform for All.” After undergoing a three-year renovation, the top-of-the-line venue made its debut in September 2022 and now has five times more meeting space along with modern, new features designed to fulfill the needs of

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The Ultimate Guide to Theme Park Layout Design

Social Tables

Theme park designers are constantly looking for ways to improve the stories they tell through their attractions and rides. Their placement, structure, and surrounding activities all play a role in guest experience which is why the process of creating a great layout can be so complex. In this guide, we take a closer look at the steps necessary to create a successful theme park layout design and best practices that designers should be aware of.

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Travel and tourism experts discuss reducing waste and environmentally responsible partnerships at ATM Advisory Board meeting

Travel Daily News

Travel and tourism industry leaders from across the Middle East support Arabian Travel Market’s 2023 theme ‘Working towards net zero’ with a raft of sustainable initiatives.

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IATO Convention in Lucknow from 16-19 Dec

Travel Daily Media

The post IATO Convention in Lucknow from 16-19 Dec appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The 37th Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Annual Convention is going to be held from December 16 to 19, 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The theme of the Convention is Inbound Tourism – What Lies Ahead. Ravi Gosain-Vice President will be the Chairman of the convention along with Sunil Mishra-Hony.

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What is a Corporate Apartment? Short-Term Housing with All the Amenities

Redfin

The first thing that probably pops into your mind when you hear the word “corporate housing” is a businessperson decked out in their professional suit, briefcase in one hand and a plain black suitcase in the other, obviously on a business trip and checking into an apartment. . Corporate housing isn’t just for working professionals, it also provides those looking for a short-term rental, whether you’re exploring a new location before moving, taking an internship for a few months