Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The travel and tourism industry lost an estimated 62 million jobs globally during the pandemic according to Statista.com. While demand for hotel and restaurant workers came back relatively quickly once people started traveling and meeting again, job-seekers were more reluctant. As of July, headcount was still down a reported 44 million people. Some of the lag is in Asia-Pacific, however, Europe and North America have also struggled to lure housekeepers, convention managers and meeting planners b

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

AUGUST 29, 2022

Help us welcome our newest team member, Whitney! Whitney has joined our team as a senior campaign specialist for Mississippi accounts. Whitney started her career in sales at Verizon Wireless. After 6 years at her last job, we are happy to welcome Whitney to the team. Upon earning a degree in Business Administration, Whitney learned a lot about marketing and other aspects of business. “I feel that I’ve had to use what I learned from my studies in every job I’ve had.” Whitn

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The event venue is where attendees eat, drink, network, and engage with your content. In short, it’s where the magic happens. . But 40% of events are expected to be virtual this year, and recreating the excitement of an in-person experience in an online setting can be a challenge. That’s where virtual event platforms come into play. For virtual events, the event platform is the venue.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

W ant to know the one thing that every successful digital marketer does first to ensure they get the biggest return on their marketing budget? It’s simple: goal-setting. This is an absolutely essential practice for any digital marketer who knows how to execute their campaigns in a productive, cost-effective way. With a few. With a few simple tips, you can be doing the same in no time!

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

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

After a long day of conferences, meetings and activities, attendees often flock to the hotel bar to grab a drink before retreating to bed for some much needed rest. Whether traveling to exotic locations or hot-spot United States destinations, meeting profs can elevate this experience from simply grabbing a drink, to a unique and special drinking event for their attendees. . 1.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Today many corporate travelers intend to make the best of every business trip. You can mesh executive travel with a personal segment in your travel itinerary and have an outstanding time on both legs of your journey. In this article, we will tell you about bleisure travel and how to plan your first bleisure business trip. The post What is Bleisure Travel and How To Plan It appeared first on Traveler's Q.

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Motivation Excellence

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

W ant to know the one thing that every successful digital marketer does first to ensure they get the biggest return on their marketing budget? It’s simple: goal-setting. This is an absolutely essential practice for any digital marketer who knows how to execute their campaigns in a productive, cost-effective way. With a few. With a few simple tips, you can be doing the same in no time!

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 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. As airline passengers and travel planners take a collective breath and wish upon a star that the aviation chaos that occurred this summer will end after Labor Day, a group of very disgruntled Attorneys General have banded together and asked the Senate to make airlines accountable to state authorities.

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Looking for corporate event ideas that people actually get excited about? Banish boring and overdone corporate events with help from this blog post. We’ll teach you how to spice up any business gathering with the right decor, entertainment, and more. Corporate events get a bad rap. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it.

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 30, 2022

Although COVID-19 is (hopefully) behind us, the pandemic will have long-term impacts on the working world. Having grown accustomed to, and comfortable with, working remotely, many employees are resisting a return to the office. Though managers would generally prefer to have everyone physically back in the workplace, given the tight labor market and projections for lower workforce growth over the coming decade, they can’t push too hard.

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

Eventtia

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Many organizations have been embracing events as an effective way to market their business and products/services. However, why let the opportunity of generating revenue from these events go to waste if we can do it while still effectively promoting our brand, product, service, or community? While many businesses understand that their events (both live and virtual) could be monetized, in practice, monetizing any event can be quite challenging if you don’t know where to start.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Smart Meetings National 3-Day Experience proved there is no place like Nashville for starting productive business relationships. One of the fastest-growing cities in the country was a compelling draw for meeting professionals looking to learn new skills and meet the fresh faces at hotels and destinations with open dates for groups. The gathering at Grand Hyatt Nashville was an efficient way to learn tricks for doing business better, and experience creative approaches to catering, gifting and tea

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EHL Insights

AUGUST 31, 2022

Hospitality. An industry as diverse as the culinary delights that grace its establishments’ tables. A customer-oriented mindset is the guiding principle of the industry. Then there is management that stands for leadership and responsibility. Put the two together, and you get “hospitality management”. But what is hospitality management? Where might it take you in terms of your professional career?

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Event organizers can help potential participants get approval to attend their event by creating an education program that aligns with their companies’ business priorities. (Jacob Slaton Photography). The best path for helping potential registrants get approval to attend your event is to ensure that the majority of your education program is aligned to advance business outcomes or results.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 31, 2022

It’s a real trick to find a balance between satisfying attendees’ dietary needs and delighting them with local items and interesting presentation, all while minimizing an event’s carbon footprint. Here are 4 tips for planners. Meeting attendees are a fickle bunch, especially when it comes to what they eat and drink during their time on site. In a session held at the American Society of Association Executives’ Annual Meeting & Exposition in late August, John Hawley, executive director of asso

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Every day, Washington, D.C. hosts advocacy conferences and groups hoping to promote change right on the steps of Capitol Hill. From the Professional Women in Advocacy Summit to the ASACC National Student Advocacy Conference, hundreds of organizations are looking to get people engaged and motivated. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS) is no different and offers an annual three-day Public Policy Conference in D.C. focused on training advocates to meet with congressional offices and advo

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 29, 2022

Economy passengers have heard “beef, chicken or pasta” for decades, while business- and first-class passengers might have been offered “slow-roasted short rib, chicken supreme or baked tortellini.” But for how much longer? With plant-based food taking the gastronomic world by storm—dozens of vegetarian and vegan restaurants are earning Michelin stars, including the top three-star accolade—it’s making its way onto aircraft, too.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 31, 2022

A successful meeting is not only about the business that gets done, but the intangibles that create memories that last long after the event. Off-site venues can elevate the experience. Omaha offers unique settings that can do just that. Here are just four of them. Lied Jungle, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. The Lied Jungle is the largest indoor rainforest in North America.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 29, 2022

The post Tokyo Matsuri Fair in Japan rail cafe from 1-15 Sept in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Japan rail cafe is collaborating with the Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) Singapore office, in launching the Tokyo Matsuri Fair, which will be held at Japan rail cafe in Singapore from the 1-15 September 2022.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

The first six months of 2022 were a busy time for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, as Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai’s convention bureau, as the two destinations collaborated to procure 99 event bookings over the coming years. These events, which include Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries’ Annual Convention and Incentive later this year and IBM Best in Tech in 2023, are scheduled to bring more than 77,000 delegates and more than 330,000 room nights.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

From the basketball court to the boardroom, the retired NBA superstar is an entrepreneur on a mission to make the world a better place. Former NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade considers himself a connector. Whether it’s playing basketball, making wine in Napa Valley, hosting the game show The Cube , producing Emmy- and Oscar-nominated documentaries or creating a zero-alcohol beer with Budweiser, his various endeavors connect people with experiences that make them happy.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Accor’s annual Global Meeting Exchange returned in 2022, held at the Fairmont San Francisco, at the top of one of the city’s famous hills. There was much that felt familiar when the Global Meeting Exchange (GME), hosted by Accor Hotels, returned after a two-year pandemic-related pause. GME 2022, held at the Fairmont San Francisco July 18–21, launched with a welcome party in the hotel’s opulent marble-pillared lobby, which buzzed with the sounds of people happy to be back in the swing of the rece

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Travel Daily News

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

The agreement came out of talks on August 31 between Minister Bartlett and Chief Executive Officer of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nana Gecaga.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2022

The farm-to-table culinary movement has been sweeping the nation and meeting professionals have been taking notice. With a mission to source produce locally, protein responsibly and a dedication to sustainability, farm-to-table focused menus are becoming increasingly popular. Want to include this fresh and green cuisine into your upcoming event? From the West Coast to the East Coast and everywhere in between, Smart Meetings has compiled a list of American cities that have embraced the farm-to-ta

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Best Corporate Events

AUGUST 30, 2022

Although COVID-19 is (hopefully) behind us, the pandemic will have long-term impacts on the working world. Having grown accustomed to, and comfortable with, working remotely, many employees are resisting a return to the office. Though managers would generally prefer to have everyone physically back in the workplace, given the tight labor market and projections for lower workforce growth over the coming decade, they can’t push too hard.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

“PCMA is proud to endorse the Association Engagement Index,” said PCMA CEO and president Sherrif Karamat, shown with Nikki Walker, global vice president of engagement, associations and communities, at MCI Group. PCMA and the European Society of Association Executives (ESEA) are the first two associations endorsing the global Association Engagement Index developed by MCI.

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MeetingsNet

AUGUST 31, 2022

At the recent ASAE show, a quick-hitting format called “IdeaXchange” helped association-event planners walk away with ample knowledge to help them plan their meetings and satisfy their attendees. When attendees walked into the breakout room hosting the “Event Professionals IdeaXchange” session during the annual meeting of the American Society of Association Executives in late August, many didn’t know exactly what they were in for and might not have had enough coffee for the task.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 30, 2022

Despite being widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in the US, meeting profs generally dismiss Alaska when it comes to planning conferences or incentive trips. The 49th state is stereotyped as a place that is freezing cold with transportation by way of a dog sled. But Alaska is the “wow factor” you have been looking for. Filled with unparalleled views of glaciers, midnight sun and the opportunity to check something off a whole lot of people’s bucket lists, planning your next event

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Redfin

AUGUST 30, 2022

For many people, outdoor space doubles as a storage area or somewhere to put trash before taking it out. However, your small apartment balcony can be much more. No matter the style or size, you can make it an outdoor haven with the right know-how. Whether you live in an apartment in New York City or a rental in San Francisco , read on for small apartment balcony ideas to transform your small outdoor space, backed by expert tips. 1.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is aiming to restore its pre-pandemic in-person participation at the same time it cultivates a larger online audience. The changes brought about by the pandemic have created “the best period” in his long career in the business events industry, said Bill Reed, FASAE, CMP. What Reed, chief event strategy officer, American Society of Hematology (ASH), loved most about this time, he told participants in an online PCMA Community Conversation for medical meetin

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Fox World Travel

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Just as we are seeing across the hospitality industry, service disruptions, price increases and hotel availability continue to be the biggest challenges for meeting and incentive events. Service levels throughout the hospitality industry are impacting all of us in our personal and professional lives. Among meeting planners, according to an Incentive Research Foundation survey […].

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If it feels like everything is more expensive now, you are right. A team of event experts from Leo Events —Principal Kent Underwood, Principal Kevin Brewer and Senior Vice President Amy Manzanares (a Smart Women in Meetings winner)—led a lively discussion at Smart Meetings 3-Day Experience in Nashville about the ups and downs of prices of everything from cooking oil to copper.

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Redfin

AUGUST 30, 2022

The largest city in South Carolina, Charleston, also referred to as “The Holy City,” is well known for its cobblestone streets, historic charm, and waterfront views. With so many activities to do in and around the city, you may be struggling to figure out what to do first. If you’re looking for an activity that isn’t so touristy, this list is for you.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 29, 2022

More than seven out of 10 marketers in a recent study said they are experimenting with new event formats, like smaller, more specialized in-person events infused with digital components. This year will be marked by learning through trial and error, the speakers told the audience at a breakout session at the JW Marriott in Nashville at CEMA Summit ‘22, held July 31–Aug. 2.

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Creative Group Inc

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A survey of US adults on their drinking habits found that excessive drinking (such as binge drinking) increased by 21% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fast forward to today, and the Sober Curious trend is now booming, and it looks like it’s here to stay. In fact, according to a recent survey by Future Market Insights, the non-alcoholic beer market is expected to surpass $43B by 2032.

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