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Why Email Marketing Still Delivers for the Travel & Tourism Industry

Dana Communications

In an age of AI-powered chatbots, TikTok trends and ever-evolving algorithms, email marketing might feel like a relic of the past. But dont be fooled: email marketing is not only alive, its thriving. For hoteliers, resort owners and destinations, email marketing remains one of the most powerful and cost-effective tools to engage guests, boost bookings and build brand loyalty.

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Cal Poly Students Gained Experience and Confidence at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025

Smart Meetings

Attendees at Visit California Outlook Forum 2025 at JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE were greeted by enthusiastic faces from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. The hospitality students were part of a larger partnership with the university that embodies Cal Polys learn by doing ethos. To find out what the university is teaching future meetings and event professionals and what they gleaned from the two days of sessions and networking, we asked Ryan Becker, senior vice presi

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What Meeting Planners Need to Know About Tesla and Contract Clauses

Convene by PCMA

Tesla’s invitation to participate in the Vancouver Auto Show was rescinded over concerns for the safety of workers, attendees, and exhibitors in light of protests that have taken place against Elon Musk and his company. Last week, Joan Eisenstodt, principal of Eisenstodt Associates LLC, shared with the PCMA Catalyst community that the Vancouver Auto Show, held March 19-23 at the Vancouver Convention Centre banned Tesla from participating in the event over concerns for the safety of workers

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How to Add Color to Your Bathroom: 7 Bold Ideas and Practical Tips

Redfin

Bathrooms are often overlooked when adding personality and color to your home. And while its true that white walls are timeless, adding color to your bathroom can make the space feel more inviting and uniquely yours. Whether youre drawn to soft coastal blues, earthy greens and beiges, vibrant yellows and pinks, or bold, moody hues like charcoal and brown, the right color can completely change the vibe and leave a lasting impression.

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Exclusive Travel Opportunities for Doctors to Attend Heart Congress 2025 in Dubai

Join us and connect with experts at the 3rd International Conference on Heart and Cardiovascular Diseases”, scheduled on May 05-06, 2025 in Dubai, UAE with the theme of “Novel Progression Towards the Heart and Cardiovascular Research”.

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Projection Mapping Guide for Events: How to Plan, Create & Execute?

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: 3D projection mapping is a powerful tool to captivate audiences and maximize event ROI. And the best part? It might be more affordable than you think.

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Trends That Will Shape 2025: A Glimpse into the Future of Events

MPI

The event industry is evolving at a rapid pace, and 2025 promises to be a year of significant change. From artificial intelligence (AI) driving attendee experiences.

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Clear the Clutter, Clear the Mind: 9 Benefits of a Clean Home and the Perks of Spring Cleaning

Redfin

As the seasons change and nature bursts into bloom, theres no better time to refresh both your home and your mind. Spring cleaning isnt just a dusty old traditionits a chance to press reset and breathe new life into your space. Beyond tidying up, it can melt away stress, lift your mood, sharpen your focus, and boost productivity. The benefits of a clean home go far beyond a simple once-a-year deep clean.

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Creating Your Visual Voice

Advanced Travel and Tourism

In a recent episode of Field Notes, host Eric Hultgren sat down with Terrance Weinzierl, Executive Creative Director at Monotype, to discuss the often overlooked yet crucial role typography plays in brand identity. While their conversation covered broad typography trends, several insights emerged that are particularly valuable for travel marketers looking to differentiate their destinations in an increasingly crowded digital landscape.

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Deeper Dive: Tour Tourism is Stealing the Show (And So Can You)

Dana Communications

The travel industry is a big fan of fans. And with good reason. Tour tourism, often called music tourism or concert tourism, has been around for a long time. Still, recently the number of concert and festival-goers following their favorite artists across the country (and the globe!) has been off the charts. Ignited by the fandom of Taylor Swifts Eras Tour in 2024, this travel trend isnt showing any signs of slowing down.

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Addressing ‘Prolifically Problematic’ Food Waste at Meetings

Convene by PCMA

Pastries and desserts are just some of the prolifically problematic foods that are most likely to go to waste at meetings and events. Aurora Dawn Benton, founder of Astrapto, a sustainability and social impact consulting firm, has polled more than 1,000 planners and venue staff to establish the kinds of food items that are most likely to be wasted at events and it is the same stuff every time, over and over and over again, Benton said.

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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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Four Steps to Elevating Your Attendee Experience

Brightspot Incentive Events

At Brightspot Incentives & Events , we know that incentive trips in 2025 are about more than just flights, hotels, and dinners they’re about crafting once-in-a-lifetime moments that leave guests saying, Ive never experienced anything like that! So, how do you take your next incentive trip from predictable to unforgettable? Two of the top to-dos for 2025 are simple in theory but game-changers in practice: Challenge your incentive travel agencies and travel partners to find local, uni

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7 Conference Management Tools to Build Your Tech Stack

Bizzaboo

Imagine having all your critical conference management tools attendee engagement, data analytics, marketing automation working together seamlessly in one place. That’s the power of a well-designed conference management tech stack. In this article, we’ll explore seven essential conference management tools that can help you build a comprehensive, integrated system for managing your events.

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7 Tactics for Connecting Investors with Opportunities

Stova

Finance event stakeholders are in the business of making, managing, and growing capital. At the same time, fintech startups, financial service providers, and emerging innovators are actively seeking funding to help scale their companies. Your event can be the bridge that connects these two groups by creating an environment where investments happen, partnerships form, and market growth accelerates.

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Planning Your Next Meeting? Dallas Has Everything You Need

Convene by PCMA

With ample, newly expanded meeting space, abundant accommodations, and so much to doDallas has something for every event. Dallas has been ranked a top 4 meetings destination in the U.S. by Cvent, and its easy to see why. This accessible, affordable city is also one of the most business friendly. And down time? Weve got you covered. Americas Most Connected City Dallas has more daily nonstop flights and access to more nonstop cities than any of the other top 20 meetings destinations in the nation.

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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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How to Hire a Handyman: 10 Essential Questions to Ask

Redfin

If you’re juggling multiple home projects, it may be faster to consider hiring a handyman rather than spending your weekends tackling them yourself. However, knowing how to hire a handyman who is reliable and skilled makes all the difference. Whether you’re updating your bathroom in a Los Angeles, CA home , repairing your apartment in Miami, FL , or fixing up your rental in Chicago, IL , asking the right questions is key to finding the right professional.

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Corporate Event Planning in Europe

Unique World Global Destinations

Event planning is not easy. It takes creativity, planning and organisation. This guide will take you through the steps of planning an event. From concept to execution, we’ll give you the basics based on our long-lasting experience as a Global DMC. This guide will give you helpful tips and advice on how to plan. We’ll cover the important areas of defining your event purpose, selecting the right venue and leveraging technology for efficiency.

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Find out Why There’s Nothing Like Australia for your Next Meeting

Convene by PCMA

When planning your next business event, look to the destination that has it all: exceptional conference facilities located in the heart of our capital cities, a range of premium accommodations for events of all types, and unbeatable experiences for delegates. Ongoing infrastructure investments, alongside a distinguished track record of delivering world-class events, means Australias business spaces are getting better by the day.

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Planning an International Medical Meeting? Get Personalized Support from ABTS

Convene by PCMA

Learn more about how ABTS can help host your medical meetings. ABTS Convention Services is the leader in end-to-end solutions for international medical meetings. Travel management, group housing, compliance advisory, and more are handled seamlessly for every meeting attendee and planner. Based on three decades of deep industry know ledge, ABTS offers five distinct areas of expertise: International Housing Management ABTS takes the complexities of managing international housing and makes them eff

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Meet Tanya Popeau, PCMA’s New Head of Global Sustainability

Convene by PCMA

PCMA’s new Head of Global Sustainability Tanya Popeau has worked with a wide range of global corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions. In February, Tanya Popeau joined PCMA as the global head of sustainability. In that role, Popeau will build on PCMAs strategy of sustainability by design, embedding sustainability throughout the associations events, education, research, and content, and will lead the Convene 4 Climate global business events susta

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Building a Family Compound: Planning for Multi-Generational Living

Redfin

The rising cost of living, combined with a renewed focus on family, has driven a surge in multi-generational households. Today, nearly one in five Americans share their homes with multiple generations. This trend underscores the practical benefits of shared resources and the enduring value of family bonds. Building a successful family compound whether a Dallas Texas Modern , a Lafayette French Provincial , or a Charlotte Mediterranean Revivaldemands expert guidance.

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How to Clean the Dishwasher and Improve Its Efficiency: A Step-by-Step Guide

Redfin

Do you need to clean your dishwasher? The short answer is yes. Your dishwasher works hard to keep your dishes clean, but without regular maintenance, grease, food particles, and mineral buildup can reduce its efficiency. Plus, a dirty dishwasher can become a breeding ground for bacteria and mold. Whether you’re keeping your kitchen spotless in a San Diego, CA home , maintaining your apartment in Jacksonville, FL , or freshening up your rental in New York, NY , learning how to clean the dis