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Holiday Miracles: Pop-up Bars Bring Holiday Cheer

Smart Meetings

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.

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Be a Mentor – It Can Give YOU a Boost Too!

Motivation Excellence

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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Certified Accountants Congress Uses Holograms and Other Tech to Dazzle

Special Events

Europalco's use of tech to create an engaging show

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Community and Collaboration Are Key to Success

Convene by PCMA

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.

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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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Best of 2022: Travel

Smart Meetings

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.

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Tahiti & Bora Bora: Go Beyond the Ordinary

Fox World Travel

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.

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The Top Meetings & Events Industry Articles of 2022

BCD Meetings & Events

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.

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New Year, Great Venues for Meeting Planners in 2023

Smart Meetings

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.

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Turkiye hosts one of the biggest MICE groups from India in November 2022

Travel Daily Media

The post Turkiye hosts one of the biggest MICE groups from India in November 2022 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Turkiye hosted one of the largest MICE groups from India in November 2022, welcoming around 1000 participants. Thomas Cook (India) Limited was the official travel partner for the MICE group from India. This 6-day trip covered Turkiye’s two most popular and exotic cities Istanbul and Antalya, where the guests were hosted for three days each.

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How to Promote Your Event on Social Media in 2023

Eventtia

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.

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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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2022 Housing Market Year In Review: Looking Back on a Historic Year

Redfin

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.

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Best of 2022: Food and Beverage

Smart Meetings

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

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Vilnius organizes International Champion Cities Summit to share global good practices

Travel Daily News

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.

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How to Plan a High School Reunion in Ten Easy Steps

Social Tables

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.

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Inclusion and Diversity: How to Ensure Your Event Has Both

Special Events

How to add DEI to your events

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Prepare for GMID 2023: Resolve to Continue Advocating for Events

Smart Meetings

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.

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3rd Annual Vegan Travel Summit announced

Travel Daily News

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.

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What does it mean to be a sustainable traveler in 2023?

Solimar International

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.

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A Royal Fan-Fic Affair

Special Events

The immersive Bridgerton experience transported attendees into the world of their favorite Regency-era mini series

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How a Central California Town Added Autism Accessibility to Its Meeting Amenity List

Smart Meetings

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.

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Myrtle Beach Area Chamber & CVB shares economic outlook for 2023, indicators point to continued travel momentum

Travel Daily News

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.

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OTA Rates and Building ?ommission Engine: Best Practices and Lessons Learnt

AltexSoft Travel

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.

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Conference Updates

Special Events

The Industry Event of the Year: The Special Event 2023!

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How NFTs Could Increase Audience Engagement in 2023

Smart Meetings

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.

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Sustainable actions in hospitality: A driver for competitive advantage

EHL Insights

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.

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How to Get Event Sponsors: 8 Expert-Approved Steps

Eventbrite

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.

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The Top Meetings & Events Industry Articles of 2022

BCD Meetings & Events

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.

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jiop started the topic 3d animated videos in the forum my own group

I-Meet

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].

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Meeting Profs Travel: Over Half of Passengers on Flights from China Test Covid-positive

Smart Meetings

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.

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Blockchain and Finance Events: The #1 Guide to Blockchain Conferences in 2022

Bizzaboo

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