Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Can you feel that, event planner? It’s the dawn of the hybrid event era! The virtual revolution paved the way to greater accessibility and inclusivity , so it goes without saying that virtual events are here to stay. Meanwhile, in-person events are making a comeback. So, which one will prevail? Well, this is not an argument, so there’s no need to pick sides.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Editor’s Note: We asked Amy Calvert , CEO of Events Industry Council, to share her perspective on how meeting professionals are evolving to meet the needs of post-pandemic era events and why professional designations like CMPs are changing to support that shift. Now, more than ever, we must unite to inspire our workforce and be the “great explainers and advocates” as to why our industry matters.
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Motivation Excellence
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
The old saying goes, “The Only Constant in Life Is Change.” [Heraclitus] That certainly has been true of late in the travel and hospitality industry. On a daily basis, we account for all types of uncertainty in the planning of all of our incentive travel programs, meetings and events. In a recent article about returning to in-person events, Brenda Rivers writes, “It seems insurmountable to balance the creation of successful, engaging and motivating live events with the constantly evolving elemen
ETC Corporate
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The European Travel Commission (ETC) announces the appointment of Franka Gulin, Director for China at the Croatian National Tourist Board as the new Chair of ETC’s China Chapter, eyes and ears of the association in the marketplace. In her new position, Gulin will be supported by Vice-Chairs David Wu from Visit Finland and Tiago Brito from Visit Portugal.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
What better way to learn more about the exciting world of event technology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform. After all, in a world where there are more than 100 virtual event platforms , it’s sometimes hard to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Events Industry Council (EIC) is looking for meeting professional feedback to develop a landmark Equity Acceleration Plan packed with tools, resources and recommendations to lead the challenge against discrimination and systemic racism in the events industry. The survey, which closes Oct. 15, takes about 10 minutes to complete and uses an AI-powered chatbot from Culturelytics to make completion easier and more efficient.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Travel Pulse
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Global leaders at the G7 transport and health meeting agreed upon a set of key principles to fix current issues with international travel and future-proof the industry.
MeetingsNet
OCTOBER 1, 2021
There’s no room for error in the present environment, so meeting planners have work to do in finding an event host who has the right touch. There’s no doubt that recent cultural shifts have inspired much-needed exploration of our use of language and brought about some positive corrections. And while it’s natural that an event emcee wants to be personable, entertaining, and occasionally funny, that host must be especially mindful of his or her content and language.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
New York private equity firm Blackstone Group announced yesterday it will be selling The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in a $5.65 billion deal, with MGM Resorts International taking over hotel operations. MGM will purchase the resort’s operations for $1.625 billion, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal , and will enter a long-term lease with the new owners, which include Panda Express billionaires Andrew and Peggy Cherng, as well as real estate investment firm Stonepeak.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
One of the ways Encore has helped clients adapt to the hybrid meeting format is with its hybrid studios, which it set up for a PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter event that took place at four physical locations, including the Hilton City Center in Denver. For the upcoming Convene September/October issue cover story, we focus on how the pandemic has spurred the development and growth of different business models in the events industry.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The outlook for the return of business travel in general remains optimistic, but the COVID-19 delta variant continues to be a drag on recovery. This according to the September business travel sentiment tracking poll from the Global Business Travel Association. The survey is the 23rd conducted by the association since the start of the pandemic to measure the progress of business travel’s return.
Eventbrite
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
There are several great reasons to use the Eventbrite and Wordpress integration. Check out four of the biggest benefits of connecting your Eventbrite account to your Wordpress.com site.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Ian Robert McClendon. The Edgewater Hotel in Seattle named McClendon general manager. McClendon previously worked as director of operations for hotel start-up Loge Camps. Before Loge, McClendon worked as general manager and task force manager for Pivot, a subsidiary of Davidson Hospitality Group. He also worked as general manager for Kimpton Canary Hotel and The Kimpton Goodland, both in Santa Barbara, California.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Are you ready to inspire connection? Start planning your next meeting with Destination Canada Business Events. With its wide-open spaces, diverse culture, vibrant cities and natural beauty, Canada is home to a variety of inspiring destinations for events of every kind. With the borders now open to all fully vaccinated travelers, attendees can once again get excited about the prospect of an event in this fabulous, forward-thinking country.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
With a troubling number of incidents involving unruly passenger behavior aboard US airlines and at airports, carriers have banned hundreds of passengers since the start of the pandemic. Delta Air Lines alone says it has put 1,600 passengers on its ‘no fly’ list, 600 of whom the carrier has referred to the Federal Aviation Administration. Now the airline wants other airlines to share their lists well, in a bid to create a national database of banned travelers.
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Supply-chain bottlenecks are causing shortages and delays for promotional products and attendee gifts. A supplier in this niche offers four ideas for making sure your giveaways show up on time. While it used to be one of the less time-consuming elements of meeting planners’ jobs, choosing and getting delivery of promotional products and gifts has become yet another hassle in the Covid era.
Travel Pulse
OCTOBER 1, 2021
A bill introduced to the U.S. Senate would require U.S. domestic air travelers to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, recovery or recent negative testing to get on a plane.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
DC’s Connected Campus initiative helps planners create non-traditional spaces to create events that expand their footprint outside the walls of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (WEWCC). Consider the last business event you attended. What did you see? Conference rooms with four walls? Check. Folding tables with water? Check. Lines of chairs and a podium?
Business Traveler USA
OCTOBER 1, 2021
After deciding to cut its winter flight schedule to the US, Dutch flag carrier KLM has announced it will reinstate service to Las Vegas and Miami from Amsterdam beginning Dec. 7. Earlier in September, the carrier had canceled US-bound flights when the Dutch government designated the US as a “very high risk area.”. However, US officials recently announced that beginning in November, fully vaccinated travelers from the EU and UK would be allowed to enter the United States.
Solimar International
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Learn about sustainable tourism in Slovenia, Europe’s hidden gem. Here at Solimar, we pride ourselves on being experts in sustainable tourism. We’ve consulted with destinations on their tourism strategies all across the world, from distant Nepal to Timor-Leste to local West Virginia. So, when we say that a country has excelled at integrating sustainable tourism principles, we mean it.
Stova
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Classics are classics for a reason. Sure, nothing can beat the joy of good catering, a handshake, free merchandise, or the excitement of a lanyard with your name on it. But event technology is pretty cool, too! It can make your event planning less stressful, your operations smoother, improve your ROI, and make your post-event research more effective.
Convene by PCMA
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Incorporating extended reality (xR) into events can help bring content alive in a more engaging, multidimensional way. Eelynn Tan, events producer for AUX Media Group , is standing in an abandoned amusement park. The scene is moody and almost apocalyptic — above, dark skies churn; behind her, an overgrown jungle sways in the wind, swallowing a dilapidated Ferris wheel.
Business Traveler USA
OCTOBER 1, 2021
South African Airways and Emirates are restarting their long-standing joint commercial partnership, which the two carriers began in 1997. The move comes as SAA resumes operations in the domestic South Africa and regional Africa markets following a year-long hiatus. Beginning Oct. 1, the partnership will include codeshare flights on each carrier’s respective routes and other options, according to an announcement.
Solimar International
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Destination success is often synonymized with its popularity and high visitor numbers. Places like Paris, New York, Rome, and Bangkok are destinations that rush to mind… but are they convincing examples of destination success? What really defines a destination’s success, and who is responsible for it? . Tourism is a dynamic and highly complex sector that manifests itself differently in every global destination.
Fox World Travel
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
The biggest challenge with my role in the recent year has been helping to keep our Fox customers knowledgeable about the changes in the supplier landscape. While one update makes us feel like something has been taken away from us, the next change is for the positive, leaving us feeling reinvigorated. So as the expert in travel within your […].
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Deanna Singh, founder and CEO of Uplifting Impact, a DEI consulting, coaching, and training company, says allyship “is more about a journey. It’s about how am I showing up in space?” When Deanna Singh appeared on screen on our Zoom interview, I couldn’t help but comment on the unusual, bright yellow beads she was wearing — a cheerful note that reflects her upbeat personality and multi-dimensional background.
I-Meet
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Like many countries, Russia is anxious for in-person meetings and events to resume to pre-COVID levels. In fact, there have been a few noteworthy events and programs in Russia in 2021. The country is also serious.
Solimar International
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
World Tourism Day is here! Communities in destinations around the world are finding ways to celebrate both virtually and in person. The 2021 theme chosen by the World Tourism Organization is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. In this blog post, We’ll explore the origins of World Tourism Day, and the goals being set for the future. What is World Tourism Day?
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
South African Airways has resumed flights following a year-long hiatus. The country’s flag carrier began operations on Sept. 23 with three-times-daily services between Johannesburg and Cape Town. Other destinations included in the initial restart phase are Accra, Kinshasa, Harare, Lusaka and Maputo. The carrier says it will expand its route network as market conditions warrant.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Among the 354 planners responding to the September Dashboard survey, 19 percent said they are moving forward with a planned hybrid event. If the results of our latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard Survey tell one story, it’s this: We’re much less anxious about the future than we were just a month ago. When asked to describe how they were feeling, 29 percent of planners and 26 percent of suppliers said they were anxious during the week this dashboard was conducted, Sept. 21-27.
EHL Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
'Bio' means living organism; 'mimicry' means to imitate. Biomimicry is thus the practice of imitating life and nature. Its aim is to draw inspiration from nature's engineering in order to solve the world’s most pressing challenges and ensure a sustainable future for all life on earth.
Cort
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
It’s no secret that 2020 was a difficult year for the event industry. The COVID-19 pandemic generated fear in many sectors of the economy, and the quarantines and lockdowns designed to slow the spread of the virus caused event planners to cancel many events and put others on hold. After months of delay and uncertainty, events are coming back. With variants of the COVID-19 virus proving that we’re not out of the woods yet, health and safety are still paramount.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Cruise fans will have another sailing choice for their Caribbean vacation plans starting in November. Tradewind Voyages sets sail from Barbados on November 11, all five masts majestically unfurled to full sail mode and hitting the wind like the 19th and 20th century Tea Clippers and Cape Horners that ran sailed the oceans trading routes. The Golden Horizon is made of carved teak, brass and canvas and is a near replica of the 1913-built ocean vessel, France II.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The Ocean Center is just 400 feet from the world-famous Daytona Beach. The Ocean Center Daytona Beach occupies an ideal location for a successful meeting—in more ways than one. The state-of-the-art convention center is just 400 feet from the World’s Most Famous Beach—Daytona Beach’s legendary stretch of sand on the Atlantic shoreline. Meeting attendees don’t have to venture far to kick off their work shoes and feel the sand between their toes.
EHL Insights
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021
'Bio' means living organism; 'mimicry' means to imitate. Biomimicry is thus the practice of imitating life and nature. Its aim is to draw inspiration from nature's engineering in order to solve the world’s most pressing challenges and ensure a sustainable future for all life on earth.
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