Endless Events
APRIL 14, 2022
The Academy Awards have been the talk of the town recently. While the strictly in-person Oscars 2021 felt too exclusive, the Oscars 2022 served us some truly out-of-place drama. And where there is controversy brewing, the Brew Crew comes to discuss. But it’s not just the slap that they’ll touch upon. They’ll also go over stage design, the production team, and give credit where credit is due.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 15, 2022
Have you returned to planning live events? You might not want to throw out the tools we used to get through the last two years virtually so fast. Out of necessity, we mastered snazzy new ways to connect, play games, exercise, entertain, make lunch/dinner/drinks and build things through platforms online. Just because we can meet in person, doesn’t mean that is the only solution.
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ETC Corporate
APRIL 12, 2022
Despite the pandemic and the conflict in Ukraine, European travel sentiment reaches a peak – 77% have travel plans between April and September 2022 Over half (56%) of Europeans planning a trip intend to visit another European country 38% of travel-ready Europeans plan to take an overnight trip between June-July, and another 32% are targeting the August-September period Despite the uncertainty.
Dana Communications
APRIL 11, 2022
This past September, Marriott International announced its recommitment to climate stewardship, setting science-based emissions reduction targets with a long-term goal of reaching net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by no later than 2050. While Marriott’s long list of initiatives is truly admirable and aspirational for many hospitality businesses, you don’t need to be the world’s biggest hotel chain to make strides in going green.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Endless Events
APRIL 13, 2022
Attendee retention rate is one of the most important event KPIs. When event planners measure how many attendees have attended their events before, they are getting insights into attendee loyalty. And as we know, loyalty is one of the most important qualities; not only in our attendees, but also in our employees, partners, friends, and family members. .
Smart Meetings
APRIL 15, 2022
When is a user conference more than an outsized demo? When more than 2,000 meeting professionals gather in person in Las Vegas and 10,000 register to stream Cvent Connect to both learn about new products and experience the platform for themselves. That is exactly what happened when Cvent CEO and founder Reggie Aggarwal took the stage at CAESARS FORUM on Tuesday.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
MeetingsNet
APRIL 15, 2022
The latest MeetingsNet research finds that 42.3 percent of respondents have considered leaving the planning profession entirely since 2020. If stress has been a constant weight on your shoulders through two years of pandemic, you’ve got lots of company. New MeetingsNet research, which will be released in full on May 3, found that nearly 46 percent of planners said that their job has become much more stressful since the Covid pandemic began in March 2020, with another 43 percent saying their job
Conferences that Work
APRIL 11, 2022
Over the years I’ve designed and facilitated hundreds of meetings. One of the most common issues I address that is rarely acknowledged openly is the tension between the wants and needs of suppliers and practitioners at meetings. By “suppliers” I mean vendors of products or services, and sponsors. By “practitioners” I mean the folks who do what the meeting is about; e.g., doctors at a medical event or scientists at a conservation conference.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 13, 2022
Speculations circled overhead at the pandemic’s genesis that the business travel industry ought to fear an irreparable nosedive. In the face of doubt, however, business travel has emerged with critical and pivotal strategies for recovery in its pocket and a renaissance of travel in its sights, as evidenced by American Express Global Business Travel (GBT)’s white paper, “ Why Business Travel Is the Center of the New Company Culture.” The white paper, released in mid-May, highlighted the piv
Skift Meetings
APRIL 15, 2022
Over the past two years, many event professionals have reskilled themselves to meet market needs. As a result, industry training has had to adapt by implementing new educational offerings. The Covid pandemic served as a major disruptor of the events industry, prompting widespread restrictions on in-person gatherings across the globe. As a result, event professionals […].
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
APRIL 12, 2022
David Beahm Experiences Executive Director and Catersource + The Special Event Keynote Christina Matteucci shares her experiences and lessons learned as the second-in-command to one of today’s top event companies.
Eventbrite
APRIL 15, 2022
Needle felting an adorable wool alpaca takes teeth. Special needles, with tiny barbs on the end, agitate the wool and create a dense, solid mass perfect for sculpting. And at The Salty Owl Studio in Kalamazoo, Michigan, owner Mackenzie Hatfield helps veteran felters and newbs alike have a blast being sweet and spiky. Or salty. […].
Smart Meetings
APRIL 14, 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. CDC Extends Transportation Mask Mandate to May. In a move that was widely anticipated, the CDC has announced an extension of the nationwide transportation mask order while they assess “the potential impact of the rise of cases on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and healthcare system capacity.”.
Skift Meetings
APRIL 11, 2022
With corporate giants, financial regulators, and scientists all focusing on the carbon emitted from every sector, now is the time for the event industry to get ahead of the curve. From July, Microsoft, the third largest company in the world, will raise the internal price of carbon by 600 percent. What may seem like just […]. The post Event Industry Faces These Challenges Getting to Net Zero by William Thomson appeared first on [link].
Special Events
APRIL 9, 2022
Sales have always been an integral part of a successful business, but the pandemic has created a defining moment that sets great salespeople apart from the rest. No longer is it a simple matter of speaking to benefits and touting accolades to win a sale; instead, customers expect a deeper relationship when investing significant time and money into a company.
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 14, 2022
The Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, which served as host venue of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, has committed to the goal of achieving net zero by 2030. The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent , according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But some spaces are quite the opposite, particularly facility management, where just 21 percent are women , according to the U.S.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 14, 2022
Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Organizers would expect that all of this translates into more opportunities for revenue. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free. “Virtual events have added layers of data, which have been rarely capitalized on in the past,” says Marco Giberti, founder and CEO of Vesuvio Ventures and co-author of R
Solimar International
APRIL 11, 2022
What exactly is Sustainable Tourism , and why should I care? According to the Global Sustainable Tourism Council , sustainable tourism is the practice of acknowledging the impacts of tourism, both good and bad, to minimize environmental and economic damage while spurring job creation along with cultural and wildlife preservation. Here at Solimar International , we help destinations create a culture of sustainable economic growth, social inclusiveness, and the preservation of environmental, cultu
EHL Insights
APRIL 13, 2022
In 2021, a s part of the long-standing partnership with METRO AG., EHL's Institute of Business Creativity (IBC) developed a series of short videos to help reinvent and inspire independent restaurateurs. 'Restaurant of the Future' videos create a platform for independent restaurateurs to share their experiences during and after Covid-19. E xperts from various disciplines provide valuable insights and practical advice on how to reinvent the way we manage and operate restaurants.
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 13, 2022
Before Andrew Davis started speaking to audiences around the world, the author built and sold a successful marketing agency, produced for the “TODAY Show,” and even worked for The Muppets. PCMA EduCon 2022 will kick off Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, where speaker Andrew Davis will take the stage. Last week, Convene caught up with the bestselling author, producer, and marketing expert, who gave us a taste of his keynote topic as well as why he thinks we are underrating a
Smart Meetings
APRIL 15, 2022
Julian Tucker and Terrance Frederick. Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Tucker has spent 25 years becoming an experienced leader at Hyatt properties. Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.
Solimar International
APRIL 11, 2022
Two years since COVID-19 began, how has the tourism industry changed? People love to travel, and in the modern world it has never been easier. While the COVID-19 pandemic brought our expanding globalized world to a screeching halt, it has become clear during the past two years that the international tourism industry is not going anywhere, and we all hope COVID only impacts us in the short-term.
Eventbrite
APRIL 12, 2022
When you work for a company whose motto is “Love Beer. Love Life.” and whose ethos is all about brewing quality beverages that bring people together, a pandemic that keeps the world apart is rough on everyone involved. It proved especially hard on Megan Wilson, Director of Digital Strategy at Harpoon Brewery, and the woman […].
Special Events
APRIL 11, 2022
Spring is just around the corner, and this time of year is the perfect opportunity for you to overhaul your current systems.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 13, 2022
Advances in technology and operations make California a leader in earth-friendly gathering. California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come.
ITA Group
APRIL 14, 2022
What Does Disruption Mean for Your Customer Loyalty? Trying to predict the future is impossible because things are rapidly changing on a global scale—the speed of the next wave of disruption is truly unprecedented. But let’s focus on positives. We owe it to ourselves to take a deep breath and think through what brands can do right now to help ensure customer success in whatever plot twists the future holds. 6 Tips to Maintain Positive Connections With Customers Through Turmoil. 1.
Eventtia
APRIL 12, 2022
While virtual events are certainly not brand new and have been around for quite some time, it’s no secret that the global COVID-19 pandemic has caused the surge of popularity of virtual events. With various social distancing policies causing the delays and cancellations of in-person events, many event organizers pivoted to virtual events throughout 2020 and 2021.
Special Events
APRIL 13, 2022
Closing general session, “In Conversation with …Roy Choi” will be May 5, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 10, 2022
Make Your Meeting Revolutionary: Valley Forge & Montgomery County, PA. Plan with Confidence. Ready to go beyond the usual in choosing your next meeting location? Valley Forge & Montgomery County, PA, give you a little more room to breathe—and maybe a little extra room in your budget. Minutes outside Philadelphia, Valley Forge & Montgomery County offer a choice of more than 80 hotels and 300 venues, many of which have recently completed major renovations.
ITA Group
APRIL 12, 2022
Defining Hybrid Events With Attendee Experience in Mind. Defining “hybrid” could be its own category in event design “Jeopardy!”. There’s a lot of buzz about the trend, yet you may still feel stumped about how to get it right. . You’re not alone. Although various surveys predict anywhere from 30-65% of meetings will be hybrid in 2022, GBTA reported 55% of companies are hesitant to host a hybrid event due to low attendee engagement concerns because of virtual networking complexities.
Redfin
APRIL 13, 2022
Living in Boston offers residents rich history, excellent food, world-class education, and grand entertainment. Commonly known as “Beantown” because of its famous baked beans, Boston is home to countless events and landmarks, like the Boston Marathon and Fenway Park. Boston might not be among the biggest cities in the U.S., but this historic city has so much to offer.
Special Events
APRIL 10, 2022
Join panelists Barbara Moore; Erika Kulovitz; David Lombardo; and Judy Belcher as they discuss navigating planning their own weddings during a pandemic with guest moderator Kate Patay.
Travel Daily News
APRIL 10, 2022
MHIC22, the only exclusive hotel conference in Mauritius, with authenticity, craftsmanship and sustainability as the pillars, shows a deep focus on entrepreneurship and connection.
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 15, 2022
The Sydney Opera House, located in stunning Sydney Harbour, obtained a carbon neutral certification during the pandemic. The pandemic has continuously created hurdles for destinations and the meetings industry to overcome. But Sydney, known for its stunning offerings both natural and man-made — from the miles of harbor and ocean views to the iconic Sydney Opera House — seized on the pause on visitors as an opportunity to make significant and sustainable upgrades throughout the city.
Redfin
APRIL 14, 2022
There’s nothing better than cooling off in a pool on a hot summer day. And, if you’re lucky enough, you have one at home. If you’re searching for ways to enhance your outdoor experience, but don’t have enough space in your backyard, then a plunge pool is something to consider. Smaller than a regular-sized swimming pool and larger than a hot tub, plunge pools are the best compromise.
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