Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2021

While event organizers are getting good at planning in-person, hybrid and online events, booking the right speakers and keeping attendees engaged are still some of the biggest challenges. With online events especially, attendees can get distracted by looking at their phones or trying to multitask during presentations. Moreover, attendance rates for online sessions can be low: Registrants are less likely to show up, as they may get pulled into meetings or simply forget to add events to their cale

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Endless Events

JUNE 21, 2021

Just three months ago, event profs were wondering whether it was too soon to lift restrictions and go back to in-person events. While they were skeptical back then, we are glad to say that the era of post-COVID events is officially here! That being said, some safety concerns absolutely need to be addressed. Since this is the Event Tech Podcast, we are going to talk about how technology can ensure better safety at in-person events.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JUNE 24, 2021

Our next client spotlight features Sam McDuffie from Discover Dahlonega. Sam has dedicated 14 years to the travel industry with jobs at Georgia State Parks and Dahlonega Gold Musiem State Historic Site. Sam is a true Georgia peach as he grew up in Macon, GA and now resides in Dahlonega. Sam’s favorite places to travel are Panama City Beach, FL as well as Maine – his favorite state.

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SITE

JUNE 23, 2021

Mary started in the Business Events industry almost 30 years ago, working initially in Sales Administration before an opening became available for a Meeting & Trade Show Coordinator. She actively campaigned for the job, enlisting support from colleagues who knew the hiring manager. Although not his first choice, she was so passionate about the opportunity that she was offered the job.

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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

JUNE 22, 2021

Destinations International (DI) unveiled its 2021 Hall of Fame inductees and Destination Organization Leadership Award recipient. Created in 2017, DI’s Destination Organization Leaders Award is “among the association’s most prestigious honors, recognizing those outstanding individuals who, through their exceptional work and achievements, have made a significant contribution to the destination marketing and management industry and a profound difference in the communities they serve,” reads

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Techsytalk

JUNE 20, 2021

We want to engage our attendees year-round, but the changes that we saw in 2020 have made that even more possible!

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Special Events

JUNE 23, 2021

sSome companies are operating on tightened budgets, others have the task of rebuilding a team after layoffs, and others are learning how to balance multiple endeavors after pivoting or launching a side hustle during the shutdown.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 24, 2021

It happened. Resorts World Las Vegas, the first triple-branded hotel (and so much more) on the Las Vegas Strip, is open for your business. In the largest multibrand deal in Hilton Hotels & Resort’s history, Las Vegas will be the first city in the United Stated to host all three Hilton luxury brands: Hilton Las Vegas; Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World; and Crockfords Las Vegas, LXR Hotels & Resorts.

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Solimar International

JUNE 23, 2021

The concept of tourism traces back more than 4,000 years when early civilizations across the world began travelling for commerce and religious purposes. While some say modern day tourism finds its roots in the 17th century, when traveling around Europe became a popular pastime among aristocrats, the industry saw its most monumental growth during the second half of the 20th century.

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Stova

JUNE 22, 2021

The country is once again open for business, live events are resuming, and summer is upon us. It’s safe to say things are looking way up from this same time last year. With vaccination rates on the rise and low Covid-19 infections, more and more professionals are opening up to the idea of attending events in person again — hallelujah, right? We all know the pandemic has changed the live event space in many ways, however, and for if you’re looking to book your first live conference in more than a

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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.

Special Events

JUNE 22, 2021

Connie Riley’s career has gone from being a self-described “chick singer” in a traveling band to vice president of a global entertainment agency. And she’s nowhere near done yet.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 22, 2021

Four new and renovated coastal properties in Florida, Georgia and California. Kimpton Goodland Fort Lauderdale Beach , Florida. Opened in March, the first boutique hotel experience in Fort Lauderdale is a block from the beach, with 96 rooms in a breezy mid-century style. All the usual Kimpton perks are in swing, from complimentary tea and coffee service in the morning to free bikes for cruising the shoreline.

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Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

The tourism industry has shifted as a result of the pandemic. The summer of 2020 gave everyone hope of a quick recovery for the tourism industry, as COVID-19 cases seemed to drop across the globe and countries dependent on tourism eagerly opened their borders to travelers again. As many experts predicted, cases began to rise in the fall and the world saw a new and more intense wave of the pandemic, and the most cautious of countries like Australia and New Zealand announced their borders would re

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AIME

JUNE 20, 2021

BUSINESS EVENTS PERTH UNVEILS NEW DIGITAL TOURS OF WESTERN AUSTRALIAN VENUES . Business Events Perth unveiled a suite of digital tours of Western Australia’s most iconic and impressive conference venues, transforming the way site visits are carried out by business event … The post Iconic Western Australian venues go 3D appeared first on AIME.

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Special Events

JUNE 24, 2021

The SEARCH Foundation's Signature Event will be Wednesday, July 21 at 9:30 p.m. in the heart of the Miami Design District at the uber chic Paradise Plaza.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 23, 2021

“This is our mission, to get out of bed every day, to work with organizations to make sure they’re a great place to work all of us. For more than the money…because we’re talking about people. The most important subject,” said Michael C. Bush, CEO of Great Place to Work and author of A Great Place to Work for All: Better for Business, Better for People & the World, during MPI WEC Las Vegas 2021.

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Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

Providing visitor services is an essential function of every Destination Management Organization (DMO). Destination Management Organizations (DMO) are responsible for the management and marketing of a tourism destination to attract visitors and to offer them a good experience during their stay. One of the key functions of DMOs is the provision of visitor services, before and during the visit to the destination.

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Fox World Travel

JUNE 24, 2021

Six months into 2021, Fox is seeing the demand for incentive trips soar. Face to face conversations, reuniting with business acquaintances, awards given in front of peers, and traveling the world have been bouncing back. There are three major ways that incentive travel has transformed: Making up for 2020 Companies are trying to make up the […].

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Best Corporate Events

JUNE 24, 2021

As virus concerns subside and economies reopen, the term “hybrid” is increasingly being heard in the world of corporate team building and beyond. It’s clear that hybrid will play an important role for events from now on, but it is hard for some to define what exactly the term means, or what a hybrid event actually is. These are important questions to answer for anyone who wants to harness this powerful new format successfully.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 25, 2021

As California opened up to unmasked gatherings for those who have been fully vaccinated, Smart Meetings was in Southern California at W Hollywood Hotel for a 1-Day Experience that rolled out the red carpet for top meeting professionals. The 305 guest rooms and 30,000 sq. ft. of meeting space at the iconic property offered an abundance of chances to step outside on meeting room patios and luxurious suite balconies.

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EHL Insights

JUNE 21, 2021

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) reported that in 2019, emissions from building operations had reached record-high levels and estimated that direct building carbon emissions must be halved by 2030 in order to reach 2050 net-zero targets. Meanwhile, from the hotel sector’s standpoint, the situation is not anymore rosy: as the industry’s global footprint continues to grow rapidly, hotels will need to reduce their absolute carbon emissions by 66% by 2030 and 90% by 2050 , to avoid a

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Conferences that Work

JUNE 21, 2021

Right now, I am a long distance facilitator. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I only facilitate meetings of people who are not the same room. Often, they are thousands of miles away. And, like Colin Smith, the protagonist (played by Tom Courtney ) of the classic 1962 film The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner , I sometimes feel alone. Meeting via Zoom is far better than not meeting at all, but it doesn’t compare with being with people face-to-face.

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ITA Group

JUNE 24, 2021

Delivering World-Class Customer Experience When Face-to-Face Interaction Is Inconsistent. It is no secret retail has been making the shift towards digital transformation for a while now and those efforts have been further accelerated due to the pandemic. But the question is, how do you ensure an out-of-this-world customer experience when human interaction is inconsistent?

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Redfin

JUNE 23, 2021

There are many variables that homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers , must consider when purchasing a home. Factors such as location, schools, finances, the style of the home, and yes, whether the house has popcorn ceilings. Popcorn ceilings shouldn’t be a deal-breaker, but it is one more variable to consider and what to look for when buying a house. .

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Eventtia

JUNE 23, 2021

On May 4th 2020, also known as Star Wars Day, the biggest convention in the name of the space-opera franchise was a little different.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 20, 2021

Located in a unique position overlooking the River Thames, with sweeping views over Chelsea Embankment Gardens and onto the iconic Albert Bridge, the dining rooms and bar can be used as a full serviced wedding venue, for ceremonies and receptions alike.

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DCI

JUNE 24, 2021

Travel tech has evolved enormously over the past year, meeting the needs of a challenging new travel landscape. When human interactions are compromised, digital solutions keep things moving along. We’ve all seen the headlines about the disinfecting drones and robots. It’s not some Star Trek fantasy. For destination marketing organizations, incorporating this sort of technology may be second nature – or it may be totally foreign.

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Redfin

JUNE 25, 2021

Summer has officially arrived. That means warmer weather, backyard BBQs, time for gardening, and longer days spent relaxing outside. That’s why now is also the perfect time to remodel your backyard into a place you’ll never want to leave. There are many ways you can transform your space into your own personal paradise. All it takes is a little bit of imagination and some careful planning.

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Travel Pulse

JUNE 22, 2021

Conservation advisors recommend that Venice be put on UNESCO’s list of endangered World Heritage sites, partly due to large cruise ships continuing to dock in its historic center.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 20, 2021

AIM Group International conducted a survey of leading pharmaceutical and biopharma companies to understand their perspectives regarding next Autumn's events.

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Leonardo

JUNE 25, 2021

Content Verification is a proactive service and solution that audits direct and indirect listings for accuracy, pulls that data into a visual dashboard, and facilitates updates on your behalf. It’s a scalable solution that helps individual properties, management companies, and hotel brands take control of their brand. Consumer confidence is more important than ever before.

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Redfin

JUNE 23, 2021

What’s the number one thing buying and selling a house has in common? Getting the best price possible. Buying a home is one of the most significant financial investments you’ll make, so there’s no surprise why so much time is spent tracking mortgage rates, researching how much house you can afford , the best location, and even the types of homes that can make good investments.

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Special Events

JUNE 21, 2021

Join us at The Special Event in July

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 21, 2021

The campaign starts in the national market and includes a presence in Lisbon and Porto, with a strong focus on digital (through social networks, display and search), which will be followed by radio and TV, in the media with the highest audience.

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ITA Group

JUNE 22, 2021

[Audio Insight] Overcoming the Fear of Change With Event Solutions Director Erica White. ITA Group · Overcoming the Fear of Change With Event Solutions Director Erica White. Trying to avoid rinse and repeat events every year? Do you wish you could amaze and excite your attendees with a more personalized experience? Looking for ideas and tips to evolve and change your next event so it feels different than before?

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