Endless Events
MAY 13, 2022
The events industry is exciting, ever-changing, and sociable. It is teeming with various career opportunities. Being an event planner, event manager, or event marketer is a difficult job that demands a lot of energy and knowledge, but many of us are drawn to it because it is – above all else – rewarding. But how does one prepare for a career in event planning?
Smart Meetings
MAY 10, 2022
On May 4, Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel E. Bowser and Destination DC President and CEO Elliott L. Ferguson came together at Union Market for its annual Travel Rally, held during U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week—which happened this past week—where they discussed the region’s forecast and data from 2021. While there was plenty of great news about D.C.’s visitation level, it still isn’t as it used to be.
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ETC Corporate
MAY 11, 2022
Domestic travel is projected to make a complete recovery in 2022, while international arrivals to Europe are forecast to be 30% below 2019 volumes Western Europe is expected to be the best performing region globally this year, albeit 24% below 2019 levels Due to the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, Eastern Europe’s recovery has been pushed back to 2025 The most recent edition of the ‘European Tourism.
Social Tables
MAY 13, 2022
As event planners worldwide shifted strategies to meet the ever-changing needs caused by COVID-19, virtual and hybrid events skyrocketed. Even as in-person events return, many businesses and event planners plan to keep the virtual event trend alive. With virtual and hybrid events becoming a standard part of industry operations, event planners and organizers are on the hunt for virtual event engagement ideas that will keep audiences invested.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Endless Events
MAY 12, 2022
As things currently stand in the events industry, we’re planning events in 2022 as if the COVID-19 pandemic never existed. The mask mandates are gone and COVID compliance talk has all but disappeared. In-person events are back in all their glory. And to the Event Brew hosts, they often look identical to 2019. But is that a good thing? According to this episode, not so much.
Smart Meetings
MAY 12, 2022
While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. Now, more than ever, planners are opting for an outdoor setting for much if not all of their programs. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year.
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MeetingsNet
MAY 9, 2022
One hike will help fund a convention center rebuild, while another will help build a new football stadium. But one city is actually looking to reduce its levy. Late April was a popular time for revisiting the hotel tax in several meetings-heavy cities. First, Nashville got the go-ahead from Tennessee state legislators to raise its hotel-motel tax by one percent, which will bring the total to six percent once Governor Bill Lee signs the bill.
Skift Meetings
MAY 9, 2022
Motivational speakers aren’t always who they say they are. What can you do to protect your company from being dupped? Faith was the focus of Eric Ruluack Farrington’s motivational speeches. Farrington, the president of Eric Farrington Seminars, was also committing mortgage fraud and is now serving 11 years in federal prison. James Arthur Ray was […].
Smart Meetings
MAY 13, 2022
Wondering what the dynamic meetings industry future holds? We asked the stewards that will be leading the way to whatever comes next, the 2022 Destinations International 30 Under 30 Class, what most excites them about the future of meetings and events and their responses gave us hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 30 Under 30 Class. “The meetings and events industry has nowhere to go but up coming out of the pandemic.
Conferences that Work
MAY 9, 2022
Picture the renowned senior consultant breezing into the gleaming corporate HQ of Fortune 500 MegaCorp, for a well-paid gig advising C-suite executives. Now, picture the newly-hired janitor who spends their evenings mopping & vacuuming floors, cleaning restrooms, and emptying trash and recycling cans in a small MegaCorp branch office. Who has more power, the consultant or the janitor?
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Best Corporate Events
MAY 9, 2022
On Thursday, May 5, 100 employees from Dominion Energy gathered in Chester, Virginia to build 22 wheelchairs for disabled veterans and low-income residents in the community. They had a great time, contributed to two great causes, and enhanced their relationships with coworkers through collaboration. In this video from WTRV-CBS6 , photojournalist Chris Jenkins hears from Dina Takhchi, Chair, Dominion Energy Diversity Council about the activity and the plans to donate 11 of the wheelchairs to Chap
Skift Meetings
MAY 9, 2022
Looking for ways to make your hybrid program more fun, engaging, and accessible? Your event tech toolbox is bigger than you think. Learn the latest tips and tricks for bringing your audience into the action. When event organizers think about engagement, some of the usual suspects likely jump to mind — interactive chat features for […]. The post How to Make Your Hybrid Events More Fun, Accessible, and Engaging by WebEx Events (formerly Socio) appeared first on [link].
Smart Meetings
MAY 12, 2022
While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. Now, more than ever, planners are opting for an outdoor setting for much if not all of their programs. While I expect this trend to continue to rise in popularity, I am sharing my top tips to help ensure an unforgettable outdoor event this year.
MeetingsNet
MAY 13, 2022
Planners can learn more about a possible supplier partner over one shared lunch than from months of Zoom calls, but they simply might not have that option. Here’s the alternative. The web of business relationships needed to deliver a successful event is large and critical. In addition to the executives at the convention center or hotel with whom you negotiate and execute the event—national sales reps, convention services managers, and chefs—you need to build trust with the audiovisual, destinati
Stova
MAY 12, 2022
10 Venues for Luxury Hybrid Events. When the coronavirus pandemic caused social gatherings around the world to be shut down, event planners, like everyone else, had to get creative. At first, everything was virtual. But now, as normalcy creeps its way back, many events have taken on a completely new hybrid look.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 12, 2022
Thought-leadership inventory items — like sponsored sessions or stages, tech demos, general sessions, and VIP experiences — are usually prime candidates for value-based pricing. (Jacob Slaton Photography). In my experience, most large conferences this year are realizing about 80 percent of their 2019 revenue performance. For some of the major annual meetings we’re tracking, sponsorship revenue has been a bright spot when compared to exhibit revenue performance.
Smart Meetings
MAY 9, 2022
Events and communications professionals were forced to innovate under the immense pressure of the pandemic. Companies around the world successfully adapted their operations to produce ever-improving hybrid and online events that made sure people could continue to connect as restrictions came into force. Now, it’s vital that the industry continues to strive for events that create environments, which foster communication with no barriers and enhance connectivity.
Eventbrite
MAY 11, 2022
The days are long, the sun is bright, and it’s time for “Hot Event Summer.” Experience seekers are flocking back to live events — in the first quarter of 2022 alone, Eventbrite processed 700,000 tickets every day. And with festival, vacation, and beach season upon us, the time to ignite your ticket sales is now. […].
Fox World Travel
MAY 11, 2022
A feature story from VP of Marketing, Kelly Chartre Anxiety? Check. Weeks of prep? Check. Numerous conversations with my children about behavior, expectations, manners and please listen the first time? Check, check, CHECK. Traveling with kids is a challenge (wincing, please don’t pull on the airplane seat of the gentleman in front of you.) However, […].
Stova
MAY 9, 2022
When Should My Event Be Hybrid? A hybrid event helps combine virtual and in-person elements for a cohesive and connected event that can draw many attendees. However, many businesses don't know when a hybrid event might be best. Understanding the strengths and formats of hybrid events can help your company determine whether they might help optimize your next conference.
Smart Meetings
MAY 11, 2022
Plan with Confidence. While meetings and conventions took a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic, Columbus didn’t stop working to ensure that when the time came to return to in-person meetings, planners and attendees had all the tools they needed for a successful event. New developments forged ahead, offering more reasons for planners to consider Ohio’s capital.
Eventbrite
MAY 12, 2022
Eventbrite’s monthly Events Industry Report is designed to keep event creators like you informed about the shifting landscape of the events industry. Read on for expert industry insights, event marketing tips, health and safety updates, and much more. Event Industry Insights Sustainability is at the front of many event creators’ minds. At Ibiza’s International Music […].
Convene by PCMA
MAY 9, 2022
“There’s no question that the past few years changed our lives forever — changed the way we work and most importantly, why we work.” — Mariana Atencio, journalist, author, and CEMA Summit Keynote speaker. For Mariana Atencio, being true to herself is the key to her success — in business, in life, and in times of adversity. The Peabody award–winning journalist, author, and business professional will show CEMA Summit attendees how to lead with their own sense of authenticity during her
Solimar International
MAY 8, 2022
From its breathtaking natural beauty to its extreme historical importance, Virginia tourism is one of the most diverse in the United States. Travelers wanting to appreciate the outdoors, city life, or experience early colonial life in the United States will all find what they seek in Virginia. Learn about one of the most interesting Virginia Destination Management Organizations here.
I-Meet
MAY 9, 2022
As travel restrictions ease and in-person meetings are on the increase, industry experts have begun using the term “compression” to describe the demand on available space by multiple groups. “The return of in-per.
Business Traveler USA
MAY 10, 2022
Read the inaugural issue of the revamped Business Traveler here. Welcome to the re-launch of the Business Traveler brand, which continues to showcase leading trends in aviation and industry as well as provide a renewed focus on what the modern businessperson needs to know to live a healthier, happier and more interesting life. Now available through several media channels, including a monthly print magazine, television show and daily website articles, Business Traveler is an essential travel comp
Convene by PCMA
MAY 9, 2022
Responses to our latest survey suggest the business events industry is returning to in-person events, like Destination Showcase during Business Events Industry Week in late March. (EPNAC Photography & Video). Perhaps the 580 planners and suppliers who participated in Convene ’s latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard in mid-April (399 and 181, respectively) were primed to lean into their emotional side.
Eventbrite
MAY 12, 2022
In 2021, creators on Eventbrite sold 290 million tickets to more than 83 million event goers. You produced over 5 million events — an all-time high. Thanks to your one-of-a-kind live events (across 180 countries), event-goers are coming together and feeling the power of connection. It’s clear: people are excited to reconnect. And that momentum is still […].
Social Tables
MAY 13, 2022
As event planners worldwide shifted strategies to meet the ever-changing needs caused by COVID-19, virtual and hybrid events skyrocketed. Even as in-person events return, many businesses and event planners plan to keep the virtual event trend alive. With virtual and hybrid events becoming a standard part of industry operations, event planners and organizers are on the hunt for virtual event engagement ideas that will keep audiences invested.
Business Traveler USA
MAY 13, 2022
Imagine a luxury suborbital experience- complete with champagne. “People have been ready to go to space all along,” says Jane Poynter. “We just weren’t ready to take them.” The aerospace innovator wants to change that with her company, Space Perspective, which aims to send tourists suborbital on a luxury flight experience by late 2024. Departing from Space Coast Spaceport adjacent to Kennedy Space Center in Titusville, Florida, the six-hour voyage takes up to eight passengers beyond the th
Convene by PCMA
MAY 9, 2022
Efua Amissah-Aggrey, the first graduate of Columbus’ Diversity Apprentice Program, speaks at a luncheon after completing her apprenticeship. She now works as the customer experience programs coordinator at the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. (Courtesy Experience Columbus). Before Shannon Jones became the director of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming for Experience Columbus, she worked in education, earning a Ph.D. in higher education from Ohio State University.
Meeting Tomorrow
MAY 12, 2022
It’s an exciting time for events, but meeting planners are facing new challenges. Industry research finds that inflation is up, labor availability is down, and many of planners’ trusted vendor partners closed during the pandemic. Many events now require a virtual or hybrid element, adding budget and planning hours. Many planners stretching their skills to do more with less.
Travel Daily News
MAY 9, 2022
Buyers from London Stock Exchange Group, Lush, Siemens, Barclays, Capgemini, Fidelity International, Paraxel, Leonardo UK, Merck and DXC Technology among those confirmed to speak.
DCI
MAY 11, 2022
Site selection consultants are highly influential players in corporate expansion and location decisions – and there are more ways than ever to reach them in our hybrid world. . Retained by companies to identify the best markets to support corporate growth plans, site selection consultants are involved in an estimated 40% of site selection decisions – making them an important audience for economic development marketing efforts. .
Special Events
MAY 11, 2022
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