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How Event Technology Will Benefit Your Events

Endless Events

Event technology has finally become an integral part of our event strategies. It’s taken us many years, even though many event profs have been preaching about numerous benefits of event technology for ages. The pandemic sped up the adoption of technology and software solutions in the events industry. After all, virtual and hybrid events fully depend on technology.

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What Event Planning Best Practices Are Here to Stay?

Smart Meetings

No one really knows what events will look like in a post Covid-19 world and it’s difficult to see how things will pan out over the coming year. The most recent seasons have taught us that venues with the ability to quickly adapt to their environment and their experiential offerings were the most resilient in a time of peak uncertainty. The reality is likely that for the foreseeable future, most attendees will be split between those willing and able to attend in person and those who cannot and wi

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Back to LIVE and the road ahead

The MICE Blog

Good news for the events industry – live events are back, as most countries no longer have strict COVID-19 restrictions. Event planners who have been out of work for two years can now be back on the road doing what they love and taking their creativity to the next level. Two years of pandemic restrictions have taught the events industry that it’s resilient.

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Survey Shows Vaccination Requirements Fading from Events

MeetingsNet

The latest planner sentiments gathered by AV and production firm Encore also reveal that they expect to host smaller in-person audiences with smaller budgets versus 2019, while focusing more on attendee engagement and networking. In a recent survey of 989 full-time and ad-hoc event coordinators by AV and production firm Encore, 52 percent say that their meetings in the second half of 2022 will be exclusively in person, while 25 percent say they will be hybrid and 23 percent say they will be full

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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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Wellness in Los Cabos: A Reset for Body and Soul

Business Traveler USA

As the world yawns out of hibernation, there may be a short cut one can take along this road to unexpected wellness and joy. A mark on the map, for those in the know, should be a stop in sunny Los Cabos where relaxation and calm await amid tantalizing resorts and sublime wellness treatments for body, mind and soul. Dream Trips Become Reality in Los Cabos.

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Leading and Learning From the Next Generation of Meeting Profs

Smart Meetings

“We understand the importance of connection; we understand the importance of culture,” said David Peckinpaugh, Maritz president and CEO, reflecting on meetings’ return to F2F (face-to-face) amid dawning young talent during our Smart Chat Live! last week, “How to Nurture the Next Generation of Meeting Professionals.”. Peckinpaugh opened with a contextualizing anecdote from his youth, illustrating the impact his grandfather’s professional lessons had on Peckinpaugh’s understanding of perseve

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The Other Half of the Story

MeetingsNet

We left out a key question on our recent planner-stress survey. You might want to answer it now. To anchor the MeetingsNet magzine’s May/June cover story on meeting planners’ workplace stress, we asked readers to complete a survey about the level of stress they’ve experienced from various factors (low staffing, virtual meetings, job insecurity, remote work, and so on).

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Expanded Convention Center to Remake Dallas’ Convention Capabilities

Convene by PCMA

Construction on the $2-billion expanded convention center in downtown Dallas will begin in 2024. (Artist’s rendering). With its central location in the U.S., world-class entertainment venues, and eclectic neighborhoods, Dallas long has been known as a destination for meetings. Plans for a 2.5-million-square-foot expanded convention center that will be surrounded by a new restaurant and entertainment experience will give meeting planners and their groups another great reason to choose Dalla

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Epic Lessons from an Only-in-Miami Experience

Smart Meetings

When in Miami, the best course of action is to make a splash. Smart Meetings 3-Day National Experience at Kimpton EPIC Hotel leveraged the best of the sunny, water-adjacent location to bring everyone together memorably. The specialty of the house in this newly renovated 411-room property was mixing elevated service with elegant surroundings, inspiring ideas and top-shelf meeting professionals from around the country.

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Mental Health Event Ideas and Best Practices that Inspire Action

Eventbrite

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the perfect time to consider the importance of mental health to our overall well-being. It’s a chance to raise awareness about the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mental stresses in order to encourage optimal health and happiness. Many schools, businesses, churches, and other organizations count on event creators […].

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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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What Planners Need to Know About Real IDs

MeetingsNet

May 3 marks the one-year countdown to a major change in what airport security will accept for identification. It’s been 17 years since Congress passed the Real ID Act to establish minimum security standards for driver’s licenses and prohibit some federal agencies—including the Transportation Security Administration—from accepting non-compliant licenses as identification.

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Four Must-See Stops on Your Tour of Walkable Uptown Charlotte

Convene by PCMA

Teams visiting the Charlotte convention scene know “Uptown” is where it’s at. Blending innovation and creativity, this easily walkable convention district presents the perfect mix of business and entertainment. Below are four exciting stops for experiencing the Queen City: Educate and Entertain at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Connected to the Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame honors the legacies of icons in one of North Carolina’s most celebrated sports.

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Non-stop London Events: All Roads Lead to ExCel

Smart Meetings

Across the pond, the U.K. events industry is picking up the pace. ExCel London exhibition center, at London’s Royal Docks, detailed the rapid regrowth it’s seeing as an events industry hub and the creation of an “events superhighway”—the Elizabeth line—in two of its recent press releases. A venue with its more than 1.1 million sq. ft. of meeting space, ExCel is leading London and the wider events industry back to profit and progress.

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Introducing Pearlcore to Your Event Design

Cort

As you’re planning events in 2022, chances are you’re looking to harness some of the trendy looks this year. One of the hottest trends for 2022 that’s hard to explain on paper — but that you would know when you saw it in person — is pearlcore. Here’s an explanation of what pearlcore is and how you can put it to use in your events in 2022. So…What Exactly Is Pearlcore?

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Understanding the value of a holistic approach to hotel distribution

Leonardo

Recently our partner SiteMinder released their annual review of the top hotel booking revenue makers of the year. They analyzed the distribution channels that made the most revenue across 21 different regions. Looking at the results, one of the most important takeaways is the importance for hotels and brands to take a holistic approach to distribution. .

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NOW is the time to rediscover the unconventional Thailand

Convene by PCMA

On April 1, 2022, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) bid adieu to 43 business events professionals—focusing on Conventions, Meetings, and Incentives segments—from 15 countries who participated in the Bureau’s first familiarization trip in two years. Taking place from March 26 to April 1 in the country’s capital Bangkok and world-renowned Phuket, the trip, dubbed “Thailand NOW” showcased the unparalleled Thai hospitality, the destination’s flexibility, versatility, and capability to

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Top 10 Cities for Curating Efflorescent Events in 2022

Smart Meetings

There’s good reason floral motifs have withstood the test of time. In every era, flowers remain a timeless feature of event decor that refuses to fall out of style. It’s hard to deny the draw of freshly cut flowers. Lawn Love , a platform for independent lawn and yard maintenance professionals, published the results of its study, “ 2022’s Best Cities for Local Flowers ,” which compared 200 U.S. cities in flower access, delivery access, vendor quality and local demand.

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What Is a Quitclaim Deed? Everything You Need to Know

Redfin

You’ve been searching for houses for months and finally found the one you like. After making your way through the homebuying process , one of the final steps is ordering a title search and then have the seller execute the deed to the property at closing. This step legalizes the transfer of property ownership. Warranty deeds are most common in these transactions, but some home sellers might use a quitclaim deed.

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Get Noticed by Attracting Meeting Planners with FAM Trips

DCI

It’s National Meeting Planners Appreciation Day. Skip sending the flowers and instead think about how you plant some seeds to create more interest in your destination among meeting planners. Major destinations like Berlin and Seoul are already getting ready for the continued return of the events industry. Destinations know they need business travelers to return, conferences to happen, and events to take place in order to recover more fully.

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Women Leading the Way at Convention Centers: T. Taubie Motlhabane at CTICC

Convene by PCMA

So far in 2022, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has more than 100 events confirmed on the calendar. In addition to launching COVID-19 initiatives designed to keep visitors and staff safe, CTICC has a new platform on offer for digital and hybrid events, CTICC Engage. The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent, according to the U.S.

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Smart Moves in Louisville, Lenox and More

Smart Meetings

Anna Olson. Hotel Cerro in San Luis Obispo, California, appointed Olson general manager. Most recently, the 27-year hospitality and business development veteran was CEO at Central Coast Distillery, aiding in the launch of the boutique distillery. Olson is also a lecturer at California Polytechnic State University , San Luis Obispo in extended education and guest service for business development.

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TFWA passes critical milestone in stand booking ahead of TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes

Travel Daily News

The square-metres of floor space reserved by exhibitors for the 2022 TFWA World Exhibition & Conference is already well ahead of the amount that exhibited at last year’s event, and is approaching 80% of pre-Covid figures, giving much reason to be confident of a successful 2022 edition as plans continue to progress.

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What a Standards & Compliance Program Is (& Why You Need One)

ITA Group

What a Standards & Compliance Program Is (& Why You Need One). Successful channel leaders might not know of standards programs by name, but they probably know they need one. A standards and compliance program incents channel partners to consistently meet key performance indicators (KPIs) across various operational efficiencies. Perhaps, as a channel leader, you’ve been searching for a way to increase partner profitability, enhance customer experience and create brand consistency across all chann

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3 Trends and Events: Rewilding Spaces, Foraged Cocktails, and Metawork

Convene by PCMA

The flexible Pavilion indoor event space at the Javits Center in New York City opens onto an outdoor terrace. (Courtesy of Javits Center). Throughout the pandemic, many of our lifestyles, priorities, and ways of working have dramatically changed. In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this

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Top Reasons to Meet in Philadelphia

Smart Meetings

Start Planning Today! Considering Philadelphia for your upcoming conference or event? Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting in a unique venue or hosting a large conference at the one-million-square-foot Pennsylvania Convention Center, here are the top reasons to bring your next meeting here. Pennsylvania Convention Center. When you hold a meeting or convention at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, you are not just investing in a building or floor space, you are investing in an experience.

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10 Pros and Cons of Living in Georgia

Redfin

Are you considering moving to Georgia and possibly buying a house in Atlanta or somewhere like Alpharetta ? Georgia, popularly known as the Peach State, is the 24th most extensive state in terms of the landmass in the U.S. The state is densely populated and is considered the 8th most populous state in the U.S. Georgia has unique characteristics such as an incredible landscape, celebrated sports culture, great weather, and great outdoor activities.

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Swiss tourism amid dueling crises: A look behind the numbers

EHL Insights

During the Covid crisis, many hospitality players suffered, some weathered the storm and a few even thrived. As the pandemic finally recedes and another threat surges to the forefront, we take a look back at how hospitality has been reshaped by recent events in Switzerland. Two specialists from the EHL Hospitality Business School delve into the statistics before and during Covid, and draw some surprising conclusions.

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Setting Boundaries for Better Work/Life Balance

Convene by PCMA

Christine Patruno, founder of CPHonesTea, recommends starting every morning with “a nourishing non-negotiable.” For her, that’s 16 ounces of water with lemon. Our upcoming May-June issue cover/CMP Series story will focus on mental health in the workplace. Here’s an example of how the pandemic shifted one professional’s priorities to help others focus on wellness.

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Milwaukee After Hours: Nightlife for MKE Attendees

Smart Meetings

Learn More. The Wisconsin Center District is located in the heart of downtown Milwaukee, placing attendees within walking distance of top attractions, dining, and nightlife. The convention center will even nearly double in size to 445,000 total square feet following a 2024 expansion that includes a 300,000 contiguous square-foot exhibit hall and rooftop ballroom with an outdoor terrace.

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As Seen in Cincinnati

Special Events

Pinecroft at Crosley Estate, a beautiful Tudor estate once owned by inventor, innovator, and former owner of the Cincinnati Reds, Powel Crosley, Jr, sits on 18 pristine acres.

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Project Left Unfinished? What to Do When a Contractor Doesn’t Finish the Job

Redfin

For most homeowners, a great deal of effort goes into choosing the right contractor for their home renovations. By the time you’ve decided on a contractor, finalized an agreement, and paid the deposit, the last thing you need is for it all to fall apart. . Some delays are warranted in home renovation as there are often things out of the contractor’s control, such as injury, weather conditions, or getting the supplies needed to do the job.

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Five Reasons Why You’ll Win With Hybrid

Convene by PCMA

Notified Event Cloud allows business event organizers to manage their entire event portfolio, regardless of format, via one easy-to-use platform. Before Allie Magyar joined Notified as chief product officer, she founded Hubb, an events platform that Notified acquired in 2021. Prior to that, Magyar spent 20 years heading up two successful event companies, planning everything from car shows to mega-conventions like Microsoft Ignite.

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10 Best webinar software you should consider in 2022 – No.1 is super cool

InEvent

Webinars are taking the digital space by storm, but this didn’t start today. The pandemic outbreak triggered an increment in online users who were constantly seeking education and entertainment. Many SMEs and large corporations recognized this as an opportunity to channel more efforts into digital marketing strategies to generate revenue and avert the risk of … Post 10 Best webinar software you should consider in 2022 – No.1 is super cool showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Maximize Your Conference Experience with a 3-Step Measurement Plan

Special Events

Astute marketers don’t wait until after a conference to measure value and follow through with their takeaways. Instead, they actively evaluate every seminar to get a clear picture of what’s worth taking home and how to apply it best.

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10 Pros and Cons of Living in Texas

Redfin

Texas, also known as the “Lone Star State,” is the second-largest U.S. state by area and population. With such a big state, you’ll find something to love about Texas – may that be the fantastic barbeque or the beautiful state parks; there is something for everyone. Whether you’re considering renting an apartment in San Antonio or living in Dallas , here are ten pros and cons of living in Texas.