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Strategizing Omicron: Cancel, Postpone, Or Pivot?

Endless Events

It’s been nearly two years since event planners first witnessed mass event cancelations and scrambled to plan virtual events. Since then, we have seen the landscape of the events industry change dramatically. But just as we thought that we were getting through the worst of the pandemic-related uncertainty, the Omicron variant came and took over the world.

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The Abbi Agency Appoints Three Executives to Partners in 2022

The Abbi Agency

Agency veterans Connie Anderson, Caroline Sexton and Thaison Kawal take on new leadership to grow the next generation of The Abbi Agency. RENO, Nev. (January xx, 2022) — The Abbi Agency has appointed three experts in operations, creative strategy and digital marketing as partners at the fast-growing, Nevada-based PR and marketing firm. The three long-term employees have led different aspects of the agency’s growth, and will continue to guide the company’s next phase of expansion and marketing in

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Jade Simmons: Develop Purposeful Metrics for Success

Smart Meetings

“Re-imagine yourself as the directorial, experience-creating superhero of tomorrow,” Jade Simmons, classical concert pianist and lauded transformational speaker, urged planners in this week’s Smart Chat Live! webinar session: “Planning with Purpose: How to position yourself for a powerful year.”. “Connection is more important than ever before—it’s…vital,” Simmons said.

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Feeling Good: 2022 Wellness Tourism Trends

Dana Communications

When the global pandemic that started unfolding in 2020 shifted all of our lives dramatically, it fueled a wellness crisis—physical, mental and spiritual—in addition to putting the brakes on travel and resulting tourism revenue. But within these challenges hid a valuable opportunity to realign our priorities and make the mind-body-and-soul wellness, and that of guests and visitors, our ultimate mission moving forward.

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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Endless Events Presents: The 2022 Event Trends Guide!

Endless Events

A new year is upon us! Now that the celebratory dust has settled, it’s a great time to check out 2022 event trends. New year, new challenges; when is the pandemic going to end? Can we solve the audience engagement challenge once and for all? What’s the best way to plan hybrid events? What technology solutions should we pay attention to? These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners.

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The Abbi Agency Grows Southern Nevada Presence and Expands Clientele in 2022

The Abbi Agency

The integrated marketing agency firm expands across multiple. industries and triples team size in Las Vegas. RENO, Nev. (January xx, 2022) — The Abbi Agency , recently named one of the Most Diverse Companies in Northern Nevada, is quickly expanding its presence in Southern Nevada with new business and new employees across a variety of departments and positions.

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World Health Organization Says COVID-Related Travel Restrictions Should Be Lifted

Travel Pulse

The agency said the spread of the Omicron variant shows the ineffectiveness of travel restrictions over time.

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5 Reasons Why You Should Produce A Hybrid Event In A Studio

Endless Events

Just two years ago, a hybrid event was nearly synonymous with a live-streamed in-person event. Most planners didn’t even hear of them prior to 2020! But today, this perfect blend of face-to-face and digital experiences is considered one of the biggest event trends in 2022. A ‘hybrid event’ is quite an umbrella term. Depending on the venue and the size of in-person and virtual audiences , these experiences can take many forms.

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The New Needs of Business Travelers

Skift Meetings

With travel restrictions varying from country to country and week to week, planners have to consider multiple factors when managing business trips. Are their needs and expectations being met? A GBTA survey tried to find out. Business travelers today need to be on top of visa, vaccination, and other requirements for business travelers. In pre-Covid […].

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New and Renovated: Gold Standard Rooms at Nobu Caesars Palace, Spring Debuts

Smart Meetings

Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace is taking a page from Japanese design history in the recreation of 182 redesigned rooms and suites. The refurb is part of a multimillion-dollar renovation of the luxury boutique hotel ensconced within Caesars Palace Las Vegas complex and is available to book now with more improvements rolling out this spring. Photo credit: Barbara Kraft.

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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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Travel Industry Calls on Congress To Restore Domestic Travel

Travel Pulse

More than 600 members want immediate action to restore and grow the travel industry.

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Event Planning During COVID: Cancel, Postpone, Or Pivot?

Endless Events

It’s been nearly two years since event planners first witnessed mass event cancelations and scrambled to plan virtual events. Since then, we have seen the landscape of the events industry change dramatically. But just as we thought that we were getting through the worst of the pandemic-related uncertainty, the Omicron variant came and took over the world.

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TODAY: Virtual Call to Arms Meeting!

Special Events

WHEN: January 19th at 2:00 PM EST

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Smart Moves in Roanoke, New Orleans and More

Smart Meetings

John Oney. Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge (VBR) appointed Oney director of sales. Recently, he received Convention Sales Professionals International’s (CSPI) 2021 Shawn Corwin-Mylan Award for his outstanding hospitality sales leadership and service. Oney was CSPI board president in 2020 and so, saw the association through the first year of the pandemic.

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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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3 ways to fix the hospitality labor shortage & welcome back employees

EHL Insights

On November 22, 2021, EHL hosted the International Advisory Board (IAB) conference on campus. This was the first IAB meeting on-site in two years. Their two days were packed with presentations from faculty members, students and workshops on pressing topics in the hospitality industry. One such workshop, entitled ‘Employability Skills in the 21st Century: A Post-Covid-19 Reflection’, was hosted by Dr.

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Singapore Air Resumes Newark-Changi Nonstops

Business Traveler USA

Singapore Airlines has announced the resumption of nonstop daily flights between Newark Liberty International Airport and Singapore Changi Airport, beginning March 28. The service will operate aboard the carrier’s A350-900 Ultra-Long-Range aircraft, enabling New York airports to claim the distinction of hosting the world’s two longest nonstop flights – each nearly 19 hours in duration.

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Tech Trends for 2022

Special Events

In 2022, you will continue to see the evolution of hybrid events.

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US State Department Issues Nearly 40 Travel Advisories Already This Year

Travel Pulse

There have been 23 warnings just in the last week.

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IACC’s 42 Year Commitment to Meetings Brilliance

MeetingsNet

For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. Sponsored by IACC. For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. This certification has given meeting organizers peace of mind that the venue adheres to stringent service and quality criteria designed to ensure the success of

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How Clovis Comedy Scene Packs Rooms With Eventbrite Boost

Eventbrite

As the late great Bob Saget said, “I become a chameleon for wherever I am.” At Clovis Comedy Scene, rising stars of stand-up like Sammy Obeid and JC Currais — folks seen on platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, and BOB AND TOM — bring that transformative energy to the room, making the event the top comedy […].

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Four Shifts in the Wedding Industry Over the Last Year

Special Events

Several significant shifts will continue to transform the way we do business and interact with the market.

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US Travel Calls for 5G Delay

Travel Pulse

Association says implementation will cause disruptions.

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New Service for Sourcing Emcees

MeetingsNet

A professional conference moderator can be the glue that brings an online or in-person event together. A company has launched to make it easier to find one no matter where you’re holding your meeting. A new service for sourcing conference emcees, moderators, and facilitators made its official launch January 17. Known as Conferenceemcees, the company matches professional freelancers from around the world with both in-person and virtual events to serve in a variety of roles, such as awards-program

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Lessons Learned Doing Business During a Pandemic

Convene by PCMA

“There has been possibly no bigger obstacle, but also no better opportunity to learn and sharpen your skillset as an event executive,” said Akshar Patel, vice president of conventions for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, speaking about the pandemic. The business events industry has numerous groundbreaking leaders — trailblazers who represent diverse sectors of the community and make meaningful contributions to advance inclusion and equity within their organizations.

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Event Inspiration to Help You Plan for Chinese New Year

Eventbrite

Lunar New Year celebrations — such as Chinese New Year, Vietnamese New Year, and Korean New Year — are all based on the traditional lunisolar calendar of China, but each celebration has aspects unique to its own culture. Chinese New Year, or the Spring Festival, celebrates the start of the lunisolar New Year and the […].

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Maximice Events Group Named as Newest GDP Partner

Global DMC partners

Global DMC Partners expands its European network with Spanish addition The premier global resource for virtual, hybrid and in-person events, Global DMC Partners (GDP), is pleased to announce its newest DMC partner – maximice events group – who serves the entire country of Spain. The company is.

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Five Sales Tips for the 2022 Wedding Booking Season

Special Events

Event professionals are about to throw their name into the lottery for the chance to win the Catering Hunger Games.

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Reasons To Create An Agenda Before Your Meeting

Meeting Package

We have all been to meetings. We attend different kinds of meetings during the course of our lives. There are PTA meetings, office meetings, business meetings and even dates are a kind of meeting. According to research, the average employee spends approximately 5 hours per week on meetings.

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Unique Valentine’s Day Event Ideas You’ll Love

Eventbrite

As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to ways to celebrate the loves of our lives, we’re not going to limit our Valentine’s Day event ideas solely to a romantic kind of love. There are all types of love that we could be celebrating and encouraging. This isn’t to say we’re not going to include romantic love […].

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Garza Blanca Resort Cancun Sets February Premiere

Business Traveler USA

Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun has announced its opening next month on the Yucatán Peninsula’s Playa Mujeres Beach in Mexico. The all-inclusive property includes 452 suites with modern high-end design in a stunning beachfront setting. Offering several gourmet culinary options, a Kids’ Club, dedicated and personalized Experience Hosts, and a number of amenities, the resort is ideal for couples, families, and groups alike.

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Spain Tightens Restrictions on Travelers

Travel Pulse

Country will require booster shots as part of entry requirements.

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SILO meetings. by TALENT  Case Study

Meeting Package

SILO meetings. by TALENT in Basel, Switzerland is digitally transforming their Meetings & Event sales process.

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Planning Conferences and Corporate Events in 2022: Trends and Challenges

Eventbrite

Take corporate event planning trends into account and capture what will make your next conference a huge success. Attendees will be attracted to your event based on what they think they’ll get out of the experience, so you want to consider event types and themes that currently interest people. For corporate events, potential attendees will […].

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MeetGreen’s Top 5 Posts of 2021

Meet Green

We took a look back and here are MeetGreen’s top 5 posts for 2021! Topics of sustainability, carbon footprint accounting, digital event gifting, net zero virtual events, and supporting diverse small businesses. . Hypocrisy and Understanding of Sustainable Living. Approachable methods to digesting sustainability that will give you the tools and pep talk you need to continue your own individual journey, and understand others’ as well.