Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Have a holiday event filled with excitement and fun with pop-up bars serving festive cocktails. Miracle Pop-Up Bar and its spin-off company Sippin’ Santa have opened several pop-up bars in popular venues around the Bay Area in Northern California. Between the private event options of the venues and the playful spirit of Miracle Pop Up Bar and Sippin’ Santa, your holiday event will be something to celebrate.
Motivation Excellence
DECEMBER 27, 2022
We all know how awesome having a mentor is, but did you know being a mentor is very rewarding as well? Mentors gain quite a bit from the relationship, like improving leadership and communication skills. But, you know what’s even better? According to one study, people who acted as mentors were six times more likely to be promoted and 20% more likely to get a raise.
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Convene by PCMA
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Molly Witges, 2021 president of PCMA’s Midwest Chapter, accepts her Community Advocate of the Year honor at the 2022 PCMA Visionary Awards. (EPNAC Photography and Video). When Molly Witges began her term as 2021 president of PCMA’s Midwest Chapter, the business events industry was in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. Groups could no longer meet in person and connecting as an industry community was a challenge.
Fox World Travel
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Hi Fox Friends. My name is Chelsea Sarauer, Vacation Travel Advisor out of the Oshkosh office. My passion for travel has taken me all over the world, and I feel so lucky to be able to share my travel passion and experiences with you. I recently returned from beautiful Bora Bora, where I conquered one […]. The post Tahiti & Bora Bora: Go Beyond the Ordinary appeared first on Fox World Travel.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Travel recovery post-Covid has been a case of two steps forward one step back. Smart Meetings has been covering the airline and hotel industry closely this year, both in our weekly travel reports designed specifically for meeting planners and in our feature coverage. See some highlights below on the highs (and lows) of the travel scene in 2022. Fasten Your Seat Belts.
BCD Meetings & Events
DECEMBER 26, 2022
This year has no doubt been one of continued ups and downs around the world with economic, political and social turmoil. However, it's also been one of recovery, of focus, and of opportunity. We've kept a pulse on issues impacting meetings and events, and you've shown us how valuable these insights are to the future of planning. In case you missed these great reads, here are our top five blog posts of 2022.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Social Tables
DECEMBER 27, 2022
In a busy, fast-paced world, many people find it challenging to stay in touch with close friends, see family regularly, and maintain older relationships. When was the last time you saw your old classmates or reconnected with your childhood friends? If you can’t remember the last time, you’re not alone, but it’s been too long. A high school reunion is a fantastic excuse for old friends, acquaintances, and classmates to get together, catch up, and reconnect.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Kicking off the New Year for some often means new resolutions. “New Year, New You!” But for meeting planners it may sound like, “New Year, New Venue!”. WalletHub recently released a study highlighting the best cities for New Year’s Eve celebrations based on entertainment and food, costs, safety and accessibility. A New Year in New York. Event attendees have a lot of options in-between event sessions, whether it is The Winter Village in Bryant Park which has a large winter market and an ice rink.
Eventtia
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Event marketing, simply put, is about letting people know about the existence of the event you’re hosting, and convincing them so they’ll join the event. We can argue that marketing has become more complicated than ever before. In the past, if we had enough budget to advertise an event in the prime-time slot of a popular TV channel, we were basically guaranteed success.
Travel Daily News
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Next January Vilnius, the Lithuanian capital, will be hosting European mayors, officials, and experts for an international conference Champion Cities Summit 2023: Champions Think Bold. The summit held together with Eurocities will kick-start Vilnius’ 700th anniversary celebrations and will provide a platform to exchange good practices, ideas on mobility sharing, urbanism, innovation and education, and form partnerships.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Redfin
DECEMBER 29, 2022
17 housing trends that defined the year, including record home prices and sky-high mortgage rates. The 2022 housing market was nothing short of remarkable. The pandemic and resulting remote work continued to define how, when, and where people bought homes. The median U.S. home price hit a record high before falling slightly. Rising rents stretched renters’ budgets.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 30, 2022
This year, hotel food and beverage departments as well as catering outlets and F&B in conference and exhibition centers struggled to catch up to post-Covid pent up demand as well as to what is now called “accommodation cuisine.” As meetings went back to in-person settings, health and safety stayed paramount. Bon Accommodation. Our May feature story on “accommodation cuisine” took many aspects of this new category into consideration: health, religious and allergen-related choices were all par
Special Events
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Europalco's use of tech to create an engaging show
Travel Daily News
DECEMBER 26, 2022
This is the third year the Vegan Travel Summit has been held. It started in 2021 with a small group of presenters, just a handful of presentations and the response was phenomenal.
Solimar International
DECEMBER 30, 2022
The term sustainable travel comes with many interpretations. It can encompass anything from staying in eco-friendly accommodatio ns to taking one less flight. But, navigating what this means as a traveler can be complicated. In the simplest terms, sustainable travel refers to efforts to engage in environmentally friendly behaviors that limit tourism’s negative impacts on natural environments and local communities.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 30, 2022
If 2022 was the year of scrambling to accommodate revenge meetings, travel industry leaders are hoping that in 2023, the industry will build on the mandate earned during the pandemic downtime and remind everyone that #MeetingsMatter. That is the theme for this year’s Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) planned for March 30 by U.S. Travel Association.
Special Events
DECEMBER 28, 2022
Use gratitude to transform your events
Travel Daily News
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The region’s lodging occupancy rates are pacing 10 to 15 points above 2019 levels for the current holiday season and into the early 2023, according to KeyData numbers showcased on the CVB’s Lodging Metrics Dashboard.
AltexSoft Travel
DECEMBER 30, 2022
Online travel agencies or OTAs earn most of their money on distribution services. They help hotels, airlines, car rental services, and other suppliers sell inventory to end customers — and charge fees for this mediation. Though the business scheme is quite straightforward, the same can’t be said for the financial calculations behind it. A big effort needs to be put into setting and finetuning profitable prices.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 27, 2022
An important, often overlooked, aspect of meeting planning is accommodating those who have accessibility needs that are not detectable at first glance. Recently, the city of Visalia, California, announced it is a certified autism-friendly destination, a welcome addition that will help planners meet those hidden needs. The journey to certification began with an employee of Visit Visalia who has a child with autism.
EHL Insights
DECEMBER 29, 2022
With the cumulative effects of the Covid pandemic, the worldwide economic downturn, war scenarios, inflation and an ultra-tight labor market, hospitality firms are currently going through rough times. As a result of widespread belt-tightening and firefighting, the enthusiasm for future-oriented initiatives like sustainability is, understandably, rather limited.
BCD Meetings & Events
DECEMBER 26, 2022
This year has no doubt been one of continued ups and downs around the world with economic, political and social turmoil. However, it's also been one of recovery, of focus, and of opportunity. We've kept a pulse on issues impacting meetings and events, and you've shown us how valuable these insights are to the future of planning. In case you missed these great reads, here are our top five blog posts of 2022.
Eventbrite
DECEMBER 27, 2022
You want a sponsor for your event, but what does a sponsor want from you? Guy Wimpory, founder of Sponsor Monster, reveals just what sponsors are seeking.
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 27, 2022
Significant corporate events take time and resources to plan, with organizers and attendees looking forward to achieving desired outcomes. Sadly, capturing the most memorable goings-on that offers cherished memories is a real challenge, and such moments are fleeting and difficult to preserve. . Cory Hymel Gigster. If you’re interested in making your events more fascinating and appealing, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are one way to add pleasure and value to your events.
Special Events
DECEMBER 29, 2022
The immersive Bridgerton experience transported attendees into the world of their favorite Regency-era mini series
I-Meet
DECEMBER 29, 2022
3d animated videos are a great way to get your business off the ground, and they’re getting more and more popular every day. There are lots of different ways you can use 3d animated video, but one of the best is in marketing your business. It’s an incredible way to show off your products or services in a way that’s truly unique and… [Read more].
Bizzaboo
DECEMBER 26, 2022
Discover blockchain events and conferences happening throughout the world in 2023. Some say blockchain is the future of more than just currency. Today there are a plethora of blockchain conferences, blockchain networking events, and more happening worldwide every year. Whether you’re a savvy investor, a blockchain diehard, or someone just interested in learning more about this pivotal technology, there are hundreds of events out there — which means finding the perfect blockchain event to a
Smart Meetings
DECEMBER 29, 2022
Covid China Fears Remain After Hong Kong Lifts Mandates. A fter a long wait and much talk of “when will China open to meetings?” Hong Kong’s SAR Government has finally announced the lifting of “all mandatory PCR test requirements for inbound travelers on arriving in Hong Kong , as well as the lifting of the Vaccine Pass, which allowed access to specified premises, and other measures.
Special Events
DECEMBER 27, 2022
The Industry Event of the Year: The Special Event 2023!
Special Events
DECEMBER 26, 2022
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