Endless Events
AUGUST 24, 2021
Before the pandemic hit us, we took genuine human interactions at events for granted. Attendees mingled, networked, formed everlasting bonds, and had a great time while doing all of that. As the industry pivoted to virtual events, virtual audience engagement became one of the most talked-about challenges. How do we replicate genuine interpersonal dynamics in the virtual world?
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 27, 2021
The most recent tool being embraced by meeting professionals looking to safely bring groups back together while protecting sensitive data is third-party health verification. Companies such as InHouse Physicians and Clear Health Pass are offering pre-event vaccine verification and wellness tests along with on-site temperature monitoring and screening.
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Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 25, 2021
Discover five tips from Intrado Digital Media to help you choose the right technology partner for your next hybrid event. Though the event industry has undergone rapid transformation over the past year, events remain events! They have always presented a powerful opportunity to build a thriving community of brand advocates. With the right technology, that power is amplified across time and space.
MeetingsNet
AUGUST 24, 2021
From double-sided carpet tape to door stoppers to adhesive dots, a new curated shopping site has launched with the necessities of on-site event execution. What’s on a meeting professionals Christmas list? Whether you’re looking for a laser measure, travel steamer, anti-slip tape, tally counter, power bank, glue gun, or some excellent insoles for a long day on the show floor, a new website called The Event Depot specializes in go-to products needed by those with the ultimate be-ready-for-anything
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 23, 2021
Travelers holding the EU Digital COVID Certificate and UK NHS COVID Pass can now upload the documentation into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination, according to an announcement from the International Air Transport Association. IATA Travel Pass allows travelers access accurate COVID-19 travel information for their journey, create an electronic version of their passport and import their vaccination certificate in one place.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 26, 2021
About 15 percent of the world’s people live with a form of disability. And who among us will not experience disability at some point in life? WTCC. “It is therefore imperative that we are inclusive ,” says Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of London-based World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). To that end, her organization has issued new “Inclusive & Accessible Guidelines.”.
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Travel Pulse
AUGUST 26, 2021
As the European Commission considers re-closing the E.U.’s borders to U.S. tourists, how much will the economic impact of such a move factor into officials’ decision-making?
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 27, 2021
WHERE IS IT? La Colección Resorts by Fiesta Americana, a distinctive collection of beach and urban resorts throughout Mexico, has opened their first Caribbean, adults-only, all-inclusive property in the Dominican Republic called Live Aqua Beach Resort Punta Cana. Considered one of the most exclusive destinations in the Caribbean, Punta Cana boasts some of the area’s most pristine beaches and live coral reefs.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 24, 2021
When facing the cycles of life, “there’s nothing new under the sun” is something often said. While this may apply to much in life, there may be one place it does not: event venues. Event spaces have been hard at work to make sure there’s always something new for groups to see and experience while they network and make connections. Here are seven venues around the United States that are indeed creating new things under the sun.
Sojern
AUGUST 24, 2021
By Allegra Medina ( SHR ) and Christy Jobman (Sojern) . The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent travel lockdown has level-set many of the hospitality industry’s expectations. Whether, and when, things will “return to normal” is no longer applicable – both owners and operators must adapt their strategies to compete in the current environment and future-proof their organizations to remain relevant long term.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily News
AUGUST 23, 2021
When it comes to corporate travel policies in a post-pandemic environment, survey respondents care mostly about being able to decide for themselves whether to travel (64%). In addition, they desire a more simplified trip approval process (58%) and the prioritizing of direct flights (53%).
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 24, 2021
Marriott International has announced plans to open 10 additional properties in Turkey by the end of 2022, expanding its portfolio to 43 properties in the country with over 7,000 rooms. Most recently, the hotel group announced two signings under its Four Points by Sheraton flag. The company says the Four Points by Sheraton Istanbul Kagithane is expected to open this year, while the Four Points by Sheraton Elazig is set for a 2022 premiere.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 23, 2021
What diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ) plans did you make for your next event? Perhaps you want to but don’t know where to start or what exactly you should be including. To this concern, Jil Dasher, managing director for Corsica Partners , responds with with laconic poise: “Just start.”. Dasher, in addition to Nathan Chin, senior product manager for Cvent ; and Phil Saims, vice president of sales for Federal Conference , led the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Designing Your Event Program
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 26, 2021
A LinkedIn post asked healthcare professionals if they feel safe traveling to in-person conferences in the fall. Physicians need to complete a certain number of continuing medical education hours each year, and that drives a lot of conferences. But do you feel safe traveling again? That was the question LinkedIn News Managing Editor Beth Kutscher posed the third week of August to health-care workers.
Bizzaboo
AUGUST 25, 2021
There’s a lot of uncertainty regarding COVID variants and in response, event organizers are creating event contingency plans to prepare for the future. Here’s our tips on what to consider. Though we may have weathered the pandemic for a while now , the question of what the future holds continues to be a sticking point. How can we continue to plan for the seemingly unplannable?
Sojern
AUGUST 23, 2021
Is retargeting a big part of your online marketing strategy? You’re not alone. Retargeting is a cornerstone to digital marketing for travel marketers–and with good reason– 98% of visitors do not convert the first time they visit your website. This is especially true with a traveler’s path to purchase, as they jump from site to site, often spending a great deal of time researching before they book. .
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 21, 2021
The first-ever hybrid ASAE Annual Meeting last week reached 3,200 association professionals, consultants and industry partners—500 at 10 half-day Community Pop-Ups and the rest through a virtual portal—with education, engagement opportunities and powerful keynotes. “ASAE is proud to have debuted a meeting model for its 2021 Annual Meeting that was all about creating more choices for our members, partners and other stakeholders,” said ASAE President and CEO Susan Robertson , CAE.
Special Events
AUGUST 24, 2021
Meeting-industry and city leaders alike make the case for vaccinations. With the Pfizer vaccine fully approved, are more mandates coming to salvage in-person events?
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 27, 2021
Singapore has announced the launch of its first vaccinated travel lanes with Germany and Brunei beginning Sept. 8. Travelers departing from Germany or Brunei who have received all recommended doses of a WHO-approved vaccine can enter Singapore without being subject to quarantine. However, according to an announcement from Singapore’s COVID-19 multi-ministry task force, fully vaccinated travelers from these countries must still have multiple COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction tests.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 26, 2021
CAESARS FORUM in Las Vegas, which served as a hybrid hub for PCMA Convening Leaders 2021, will be the site of Convening Leaders 2022. Registration opened yesterday for PCMA Convening Leaders 2022 (CL22), to be held in person Jan. 9-12 at CAESARS FORUM in Las Vegas and online. As part of the registration launch, PCMA President & CEO Sherrif Karamat announced that for in-person attendance, PCMA will require proof of vaccination.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 26, 2021
Though price may be the first thing we notice to assess our flight options when booking a trip, that’s an unwieldy metric these days. Flight fares have spiked over the last few months as the effects of the pandemic continue to affect the availability of staff and workers that impact takeoff, from airline flight attendants to truck drivers delivering the fuel that gets you off the ground.
Eventbrite
AUGUST 24, 2021
You know events better than anyone, so when you flag areas for product improvement, we listen. And when you make feature requests, we get to work. We recently launched a bunch of exciting products and feature enhancements based on your suggestions. Take a look at the newest ways you can use Eventbrite to grow your […].
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 26, 2021
South African Airways has confirmed that it will resume services Thursday, Sept. 23. In its initial restart phase, the carrier says it will operate flights from Johannesburg to Cape Town, Accra, Kinshasa, Harare, Lusaka and Maputo. More destinations will be added to the route network as market conditions warrant. The airline shut down its operations worldwide in March 2020, in part due to COVID-19-related global travel bans.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 25, 2021
No matter your industry or the size of your organization, one of the biggest indicators of success lies in how engaged your people are. Strategic events are an excellent way to drive engagement both within your organization and your larger community. But there’s no reason to stop there. “One thing should be clear to everyone in events,” says Josh Hotsenpiller, CEO of JUNO, an all-in-one digital events and engagement platform.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 24, 2021
Julie Holmen. Destinations International appointed Holmen to lead the organization’s membership engagement strategies. Holmen recently worked as director of strategic alliances for MPI. She also worked as area director of sales and marketing for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ properties in Toronto and Vancouver; before this, she worked with Destination Toronto as director of citywide sales and event management.
Stova
AUGUST 24, 2021
In the past year and a half, the majority of events went virtual in response to pandemic protocols. Now that the world is reopening, attendees are offered a new way to attend events: hybrid.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 24, 2021
The hospitality industry across the US and the world could see a robust but unevenly distributed recovery this year, according a detailed analysis of hundreds of thousands of events from PredictHQ, a company which provides demand forecasts for global organizations. The report, entitled “Demand Impact Report: The Great Hospitality Recovery of 2021,” analyzes the return of the types of live events that have the biggest effect on the hospitality industry as cities reopen and events are
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 25, 2021
Destination DC’s Connected Community initiative helps organizers planning events in DC to connect with community partners to develop programs aligned with their mission and values. Courtesy of washington.org. In locations across the globe, successful business events come and go, but only occasionally do they leave a lasting impact. Have you considered how your next business events can not only communicate—but demonstrate—your organization’s mission and values?
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 23, 2021
Figuring out how to best recover and rebuild in Oakland, California , following the pandemic is how Peter Gamez, Visit Oakland ’s new president and CEO, will be spending his first 100 days. “This city has so much to offer visitors—vibrant arts, culture, museums, sports, recreation, beautiful hotels, dynamic meeting facilities and a mind-blowing culinary scene—but it’s about more than just things on a map,” Gamez said in a press release.
Connect Worldwide
AUGUST 23, 2021
The Jamaica Tourist Board honored Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games staffer Ms. Tijana Kawashima Stojkovic today with a trip to Jamaica. In a ceremony live-streamed from… The post Jamaica Tourist Board Honors Japan Olympic Staffer appeared first on CWW.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 23, 2021
Luxury hotel group Four Seasons has announced the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. The property features 341 rooms and suites, and is situated on the Mississippi waterfront within walking distance of the historic French Quarter, the central business district and the warehouse arts district. The hotel is located at the foot of Canal Street in the historic 34-story World Trade Center, which also houses 92 fully-serviced Four Seasons Private Residences, where guests can enjoy access t
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 25, 2021
Planners responding to the latest Recovery Dashboard listed pulling off virtual events —like the National Electrical Contractors Association’s first virtual trade show – as one of their accomplishments during COVID-19. After a challenging year-and-a-half of navigating the COVID-19 pandemic — especially the latest curve ball, the Delta variant, just as in-person events were becoming more of a possibility — many in the business events industry may have a hard time identifying any wins.
Fox World Travel
AUGUST 24, 2021
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention is the largest annual business travel conference and a prime example of an industry event that can help grow your business and career. This year’s GBTA is being held in Orlando, FL from November 17th – 19th, 2021. Featuring 175+ exhibitors, 40+ education and professional development sessions, and attendees […].
DCI
AUGUST 24, 2021
At a time in history when air travel has been at an all-time low and sheltering in place at an all-time high, people are online and consuming more content than ever. Video in particular has served as an invaluable tool in place marketing. How else can you show talent or site selectors a new place from afar? . Social media has become an increasingly popular tool to help people search for jobs and learn about a new location before making the move.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 23, 2021
A year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared, travel bans remain in place around the globe. A new report from The Conference Board examines the cascading costs of these measures. With nearly every economy still mandating some form of restrictions on foreign travelers, the travel services industry – gutted by sudden border closures in 2020 – may only recover to 50 percent of 2019 levels by the end of 2021.
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