ADMEI
MAY 8, 2024
How to Elevate Your Trade Show Booth Experience 08 May 2024 In the dynamic realm of event management, trade shows serve as pivotal hubs for engagement, networking, and brand representation. A well-designed exhibitor booth not only attracts attention but also fosters meaningful interactions, driving the success of a Destination Management Company (DMC) and its events.
Smart Meetings
MAY 8, 2024
Curate your perfect gathering in California If you’re looking for a classic California meeting, know that the options abound. California is wildly diverse, and rich with opportunities for any style meeting. Whether you’re looking for city vibes, a relaxing stay amongst rolling green hills or a deep dive into California history in the state capital, know that you’ll find it at these new and renovated hotels.
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Smart Meetings
MAY 2, 2024
The most expensive hotel renovation ever seen marks the venue’s 25th anniversary The Venetian Resort Las Vegas is celebrating a $1.5 billion reinvestment project, said to be the most expensive redo in hospitality history, including a grand slew of property-wide renovations, new programming and fresh culinary additions. Alongside it all, the resort will celebrate its milestone 25th anniversary with special programming throughout the weekend of May 3-5.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
MAY 2, 2024
Our next team spotlight features account executive Andrew Held. While new to the industry, Andrew is no stranger to the world of Travel and Tourism. A lifelong adventurer, Andrew is proud to have explored every state east of the Mississippi, most of Western Europe, and a good chunk of the Caribbean and Central America. He even boasts of having lived in Bermuda for 4 years!
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
ETC Corporate
MAY 7, 2024
Europe’s tourism industry is experiencing a robust recovery in the first months of 2024. Based on data from reporting destinations, foreign arrivals (+7.2%) and overnights (+6.5%) in the first quarter of the year surpassed 2019 figures. This continues the upward trend observed in 2023, which recorded foreign arrivals 1.2% below 2019 levels, and nights just 0.2% below.
Pádraic Gilligan
MAY 7, 2024
Pádraic Gilligan, Managing Partner, SoolNua & Chief Marketing Officer, SITE Business Events: a USD$1.6 trillion industry Last May the Events Industry Council published the latest iteration of its Global Economic Significance of Business Events and valued business events’ contribution to global GDP at USD$1.6 trillion. This figure, in fact, would rank business events as the.
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Traveler's Q
MAY 3, 2024
Outline The top three performing articles about Green Venues in Denver and Austin are: 4 Eco-Conscious Convention Centers for Your Next Green Meeting – This article highlights four eco-conscious convention centers, including the Austin Convention Center and Colorado Convention Center, which are leaders in sustainability initiatives and have impressive green credentials.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
MAY 8, 2024
Authenticity reigns supreme in today’s marketing landscape. The touchstone of that authenticity is user-generated content (UGC), and it has become an invaluable tool for destination and attraction marketers. Transcending the polished sheen of professional marketing, UGC offers real, relatable experiences that resonate deeply with potential visitors.
EHL Insights
MAY 6, 2024
If you love hotels, then you will be glad to hear that they offer many amazing career paths. There are many diverse positions within a hotel but in this article, we will cover 10 possible career paths that hotel lovers should consider. From concierge to reservation manager, you have many key roles, all of which are vital to ensuring hotel operations run smoothly.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 4, 2024
The post Arabian Travel Market 2024 returns on 6 May with 41,000 + expected appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The organisers of Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM) and representatives from the exhibition’s strategic partners, which include the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Al Rais Travel, have outlined their plans for the event, which takes place from Monday, May 6, to Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Smart Meetings
MAY 6, 2024
By the time Churchill Downs Bugler Steve Butteman sounded the “call to post,” a number of notable performances had already taken place. The University of Louisville marching band played “My Old Kentucky Home,” Kentucky native Wynonna Jud performed the National Anthem and lifestyle influencer and restauranteur Martha Stewart called “Riders Up” from the red carpet. 157,000 people had experienced Louisville hospitality in-person and 16.7 million tuned in for the “most exciting two minutes in sports
Conferences that Work
MAY 6, 2024
Through attending decades of Vermont Town Meetings, I learned that effective facilitation requires respect. For over two hundred years, my little hometown of Marlboro, Vermont, met at least once a year for “town meeting” : a form of local government where every eligible resident can directly participate in town governance. At our main annual town meeting, we discussed and voted on published agendas that included the town and school budgets and many other articles.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 6, 2024
Respondents to last year’s Salary Survey shared what they loved most about their jobs — recurring responses included no two days are ever the same, the work is challenging, the perks of travel, and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues. What did they like least? The lack of consistency, constant issues to overcome, being on the road too much, and too many people, as one respondent said, “with their hands in the pot.
EHL Insights
MAY 8, 2024
In the world of hospitality, experiences play a crucial role in creating lasting memories for guests. While everyone may talk about the ideal guest experience, it's essential to recognize that not all experiences are created equal. What truly sets a guest experience apart and makes it unforgettable? Personalization is obviously key. Tailoring each interaction to the individual guest's preferences and needs can elevate a stay from ordinary to extraordinary and as a result, be highly memorable.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 2, 2024
The post Dusit Hotels and Resorts to showcase exciting line-up at ATM 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, will showcase an impressive array of new destinations, an innovative sustainability initiative, the much-anticipated September reopening of its iconic flagship Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel, and its first hotel in Saudi Arabia – Dusit Princess Al Majma’ah, Riyadh – at the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024,
Bizzaboo
MAY 6, 2024
Bizzabo has received 19 G2 Leader Awards for Spring 2024. This recognition comes directly from Bizzabo’s customers and their independent reviews shared on G2, underscoring Bizzabo’s relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in event management. Building on Bizzabo’s Leader recognition in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Event Technology Platforms , as well as The Forrester Wave™: B2B Event Management Technology, Q1 2023 report , Bizzabo has further solidified its position as a l
Convene by PCMA
MAY 8, 2024
This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class of 2024 member Sophia Koutsandreas, Sales Manager, U.S. Corporate, at Vancouver Convention Centre, shares what she likes most about her job, and how she picked up the best career advice she’s heard from a Convening Leaders speaker.
Redfin
MAY 8, 2024
Albuquerque, New Mexico—a city brimming with charm, character, and a myriad of surprises waiting to be discovered. From its iconic hot air balloon festival to its culinary obsession with green chile, Albuquerque captivates visitors and residents. Whether exploring “Breaking Bad” filming locations or marveling at breathtaking sunsets, every day is an adventure in this city.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 2, 2024
The post DidaTravel announces strong sales growth across GCC markets and destinations ahead of ATM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. DidaTravel – a tech-driven global travel wholesaler – today announced, strong year-to-date sales growth from across GCC source markets and destinations ahead of the ATM show. For DidaTravel, the leading B2B travel wholesaler in China and APAC, the GCC region has been of increasing strategic focus over the past few years and the year-to-date growth
Smart Meetings
MAY 8, 2024
Get more character, history and experience this summer in boutique hotels Try something a little different for your summer incentives, small meetings or executive retreats in major destinations. Boutique hotels come in all different varieties—historic, niche, off the beaten path and everything in between. Smart Meetings is inspiring meeting professionals to be creative and immerse their guests in experience and culture with these popular and unique boutique hotels.
Bizzaboo
MAY 6, 2024
Event sponsorship is essential for event success and sustainability, providing necessary financial support, resources, and visibility. Sponsors contribute funds and services for promotional opportunities, such as branding and speaking engagements, but they also bring expertise, industry connections, and credibility, helping to draw larger audiences and enhance event experiences.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 8, 2024
Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. Facing a Tedious To-Do List? This Trick Could Make It Easier Psyche outlines the ‘easy addendum effect’: How careful timing of your easier tasks could help you feel better at the end of the day How to Gracefully Decline a Promotion How can you decline a promotion without making things awkward?
MeetingsNet
MAY 7, 2024
Hattie Hill, a longtime DEI consultant for large organizations, has been named interim CEO. Two and half months after its executive director was fired for cause and its founder and CEO resigned, Tourism Diversity Matters, a nonprofit organization that aims to be “an industry resource for diversity expertise in order to achieve inclusive excellence,” has hired an interim CEO with strong relevance to that mission: Hattie Hill.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 6, 2024
The post WebBeds partners with TAT to unveil creative Bangkok destination videos at ATM appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. This proactive initiative with the Tourism Authority of Thailand marks the company’s latest strategic collaboration to stimulate travel all across the Asia Pacific region. WebBeds, a global marketplace for the travel trade, has joined forces with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) once again to create a series of attractive and inspiring destination mar
Smart Meetings
MAY 3, 2024
Not only is Barbara Connell, CAE, CMP Fellow , the longest-tenured CMP to date; the president and CEO of Solutions by Connell is also first to have been designated as a CMP Fellow, as part of its inaugural class in 2022. With these impressive achievements, Connell has rich insight to share regarding the CMP and what it means to the industry. To her, event management is “a far-reaching, integrated field.
Redfin
MAY 8, 2024
New York City, the vibrant metropolis known as the “Big Apple,” is a melting pot of culture, innovation, and endless surprises. Beyond its towering skyscrapers and bustling streets lies a treasure trove of fun and fascinating facts that make the city truly unique. From hidden underground parks to quirky traditions like the annual pillow fight, New York City is a playground of discovery where every corner holds a story waiting to be uncovered.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 8, 2024
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Darren Temple and Rachel Mazzanti The Expo Group has hired Darren Temple as chief growth officer. Temple has extensive experience working in the trade show and events industry — he previously served as president and CEO of Switch, a service agency for live events, COO of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), and EVP of global sales for Freeman for nearly 20 years.
InEvent
MAY 6, 2024
Modern technology is changing the game for event organizers. From the accessibility of live-streaming technology to the power of AI, the event experience is improving for both hosts and guests. In this article, we’ll discuss how to use AI for event promotion. We’ll start by covering how this technology is improving the events industry before … Post From Data to Engagement: Get to Know the Power of AI in Event Promotion showed as first in InEvent.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 8, 2024
The post HMH achieves impressive expansion in KSA, adding over 1,000 rooms appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Hospitality Management Holding (HMH), pioneer in the hotel management in the Middle East and North Africa, has taken the centre stage in the mega event of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 ongoing at the Dubai International and Convention Centre.
Smart Meetings
MAY 3, 2024
Todd Reichelt Todd Reichelt, JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa Reichelt takes on the role of general manager at JW Marriott St. Maarten Beach Resort & Spa , Marriott’s first-ever international luxury hotel in Sint Maarten. He will oversee all operations and business strategy at the resort. He brings 52 years of experience, beginning in the hospitality industry as a dishwasher and moving through the roles of executive chef, food and beverage manager and finally general manager, a
MeetingsNet
MAY 6, 2024
Long waits at registration, undelivered items to booths, safety and security lapses, and other mishaps were partly the result of one event's over-reliance on free help. After one year as a meet-and-greet event with dozens of authors and several hundred attendees, the Readers Take Denver event morphed into a full-fledged convention across four days in April 2024.
Convene by PCMA
MAY 6, 2024
Meet Boston, the city’s destination marketing organization, launched a workforce development initiative to address labor shortages in tourism and hospitality, but also to help Boston’s hospitality workforce better reflect the people who live there. (Kyle Klein photo) Two of three jobs that were lost during the pandemic were in the hospitality industry, making it the sector of the U.S. economy hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to U.S.
Gavel International
MAY 6, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes If your company has an onsite or remote working structure, it is very important to hold offsite meetings for employees throughout the year. These meetings serve a different purpose from their daily or weekly counterparts. Onsite internal meetings typically involve discussing projects or creating strategies. The focus is on the work at hand.
Travel Daily Media
MAY 7, 2024
The post The Meetings Industry Association exhibits at IMEX for first time appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. The Meetings Industry Association (mia) is exhibiting at IMEX Frankfurt for the first time in its history when it returns 14-16 May. The trade association will be using Europe’s largest trade show for the global business meetings and events sector to raise the profile of its AIM accreditation to international buyers and industry peers.
MPI
MAY 8, 2024
Naomi Tucker provides an early look into her May 22 WEC session, “Event Industry Burnout—We’re Putting it ALL on the Table,” sponsored by Hilton.
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