Endless Events
AUGUST 4, 2021
One of the hottest topics in the events industry nowadays is hybrid and virtual audience engagement. But as the Event Tech Podcast highlights today, you can’t really talk about audience engagement without including audience response systems in the conversations. After all, the best way to learn what makes our beloved attendees tick is to simply ask them.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 3, 2021
Six months ago, when it looked like there was a light at the end of the Covid tunnel, the buzz was that the future is hybrid. Event planners surmised that audiences had gotten so comfy in fuzzy slippers that they would not want to leave their houses. Hybrid events, offering live as well as a full virtual reality immersion experience, would be the wave of the future the thinking went.
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Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 3, 2021
Targeting is a vital part of content marketing and ad creation. You must know the population you’re speaking to, what they need, and how you can solve their problems. And, most importantly, you need to get their attention enough to make your destination seem appealing. . However, limited resources can make it difficult to reach as many people as you’d like.
Social Tables
JULY 31, 2021
Successfully marketing an event relies on creating and capturing demand throughout the entire event registration process. Breaking down event marketing into stages allows event planners to appeal to different audiences at different times throughout the registration process. Starting with early bird registration offers, successful event planners generate buzz and accelerate sales in the earliest stages of the event.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 4, 2021
Deloitte’s Corporate Travel Survey, Return to a World Transformed: How the Pandemic is Reshaping Corporate Travel , sees a slow, cautious return to business travel, bounded by considerations like pandemic restrictions abroad and corporate mandates to return to in-office work after over a year of working during lockdown COVID-19 restrictions. Key takeaways of the report: After more than a year of cancelled meetings, conferences and tradeshows, and closed workspaces, business travel will accelerat
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 3, 2021
Soon, those who enter New York City’s indoor facilities, such as restaurants, entertainment venues, gyms and other businesses, will have to present proof of vaccination via New York City’s new vaccine pass app, Excelsior Pass, or a vaccination card, announced New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. On Aug. 16, the mayor’s program, Key To NYC Pass, will launch; code enforcement will begin Sept. 13.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Stova
AUGUST 4, 2021
The word of the day is preparation. If the past year has taught us anything, the power of preparation is one lesson that should not be overlooked. Clear, effective, and comprehensive pre-event communication is more important than ever, especially now in the midst of evolving situations. Whether your event is in-person, hybrid or virtual, a successful pre-event communication plan not only helps everyone involved prepare and set expectations, but it also creates a sense of safety and security for
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 5, 2021
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has been awarded LEED v4 Gold certification for the completed phases of the new terminal. Terminal B, which opened in June 2020, is the first airport terminal building in the world to meet the more stringent LEED Gold version 4 standards for building design and construction.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 5, 2021
Visitor economies—groups and leisure —cratered during the worst of the pandemic and are only now showing signs of recovering. Destinations International , the association for destination organizations ( DMOs ) and convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), wants to help its members build back better. Its 2021 DestinationNEXT Futures Study points the way for these destination organizations to rebuild their visitor economies while creating “more sustainable destinations and enriching their communitie
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 2, 2021
The fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union (AGU), taking place in person at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will require proof of vaccination from attendees. Last week, Hendratta Ali, Ph.D. a geologist and an associate professor in the geosciences department at Fort Hays State University, posed a question on Twitter — “Should our professional organizations have vaccination and masks requirements at our fall in-person meetings?”.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Solimar International
AUGUST 3, 2021
At Solimar, we value tourism for the economic and social development that it brings to communities all over the world. Protecting cultural heritage is one of our utmost priorities as well as a core development objective in all of our projects. When done right, building a strong tourism economy is a great way for local residents of any region to nurture their own cultural heritage and also provide meaningful educational experiences to visitors.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 5, 2021
Accor has announced plans to open Artista San Antonio under the Morgans Originals brand. The 112-room property is scheduled to debut in the Texas city’s famed Riverwalk area in July 2023. Facilities will include 2,500 square feet of meeting and events space, and “several of the Morgans Originals’ signature culinary and bar concepts,” according to a statement.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 4, 2021
In a move that might spur major expansion of MGM Hotels & Resorts and makes a real estate investment trust (REIT) one of the high rollers of Las Vegas, Vici Properties will acquire MGM Growth Properties (MGP) for $17.2 billion. When the agreement is complete, Vici, a REIT, will have a value of $45 billion and will have subsumed the 15 mostly Las Vegas-based resorts owned by MGP, including Park MGM Las Vegas; New York New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino; and Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 5, 2021
In a new Zippia survey of 500 workers, more than half of the respondents said they were looking for jobs that allow them to work from home. Thanks to the pandemic, the “future of work” is very much here and now. In a new Zippia survey of 500 workers from diverse industries across the U.S., the career resource website explored what workers want (and expect) in a post-COVID-19 job market.
Stova
AUGUST 5, 2021
Streamline your onsite events with the tech that works for you, backed by an award-winning partner who knows the importance of staying flexible in a changing environment. MeetingPlay’s mobile app and onsite safe technology provide safety and security for your attendees within a powerful, proven platform.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 6, 2021
The Study Hotel at University of Chicago is set to open in fall 2021 in the Windy City’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The 167-room property features feature nine signature study units and a complement of suites, a tavern/restaurant, a light-filled Winter Garden, and 4,700 square feet of conference space. All guest rooms will feature feather-topped beds, Frette linens and towels and modern bathrooms with C.O.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 4, 2021
Monastero Arx Vivendi , Lake Garda, Italy. Opened in June, this 40-room luxury hotel was once home to a 17th-century order of devout nuns. The simplicity of its monastic aesthetics has been maintained, now infused with amenities for the modern nomad. A star feature is its spa, composed of seven cubes of glass that open into private courtyards. Treatments take inspiration from the surrounding foliage, using medicinal plants and herbs to soothe, while monastic practices influence the ionized body
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 6, 2021
The July class of 40 industry professionals can now add three initials after their name: CMP. They join more than 11,000 meeting professionals in 40 nations who have earned the “badge of excellence” — the Events Industry Council’s (EIC) Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) program. PCMA members Erica Feick, program manager, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Abby Schultz, events specialist, Southern Association of Independent Schools; and Jennifer Kerhin, CEO, Sponsorship Boost, are among the 40 peop
Solimar International
AUGUST 5, 2021
A Tourism Improvement District (TID) is a revolutionary way to fund destination marketing programs. They are typically run by local businesses that collaborate and invest collectively to support the growth and development of their destination’s tourism industry. Depending on where you are in the world, the concept of a Tourism Improvement District has several different names.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 6, 2021
Canada’s third-largest airline, Air Transat, is once again flying after a six-month suspension of operations. The carrier suspended flights in February, after the government of Canada imposed strict new arrivals rules. The airline had announced it would resume operations at the end of April, but stayed grounded until July 30, when the airline restarted flights from Montreal to Punta Cana and Vancouver.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 2, 2021
John Sklencar. Sklencar is sales development manager for etc.venues USA in New York City. Sklencar previously was national sales manager for Choose Chicago’s Northeast region. Before this, he worked as national sales manager, North America, for Visit Britain and executive meetings manager for Destination DC. Sklencar is director of sponsorship for MPI’s Greater New York chapter.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 5, 2021
Within a split-second, your customers will spot the difference between a sincere brand message and a disingenuous marketing effort. This free 7 Change Actions resource is taken straight from the playbook of Longitude’s Gareth Lofthouse, where he’ll dive into how your company can utilize high-impact storytelling to gain the trust of current and prospective customers by rewriting the “recipe” of how you engage with your audience.
ITA Group
AUGUST 5, 2021
Collect Customer Data With a Robust Rebate Technology Platform. A robust rebate technology platform can simplify how you collect, process and report on the rebate claims submitted by your customers. It also helps ensuring a simple and straightforward process for customers that allows them to get their money back more quickly. When combined with an expert team of strategists and the ability to configure and customize in order to solve your specific business needs, you can take your rebate incenti
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 4, 2021
Hilton Hotels and Resorts has added three all-inclusive resort properties to its portfolio in Mexico: the Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, the Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive Resort, and the Conrad Tulum. Hilton Vallarta Riviera Resort. Situated between the beaches of the Bay of Banderas and the Sierra Madres Mountain, the 444-room Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort is set to convert in the fourth quarter of 2021.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 2, 2021
Plan with Confidence. While meetings and conventions took a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic, Columbus didn’t stop working to ensure that when the time came to return to in-person meetings, planners and attendees had all the tools they needed for a successful event. New developments forged ahead, offering more reasons for planners to consider Ohio’s capital.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 4, 2021
In the first of four videos for “The Gathering Makeover” series, Priya Parker (left) interviews bride-to-be Lisa Torres about the transparency letter show wrote for potential bridesmaids. In March 2020, Priya Parker, a conflict-resolution facilitator, was working with The New York Times to launch a podcast — to be called “Priya Parker on Gathering” — when a Times producer texted her.
Solimar International
AUGUST 3, 2021
August 9th is South Africa’s Women’s Day. Did you know that August 9th is South Africa’s Women’s Day? This special occasion honors the 1956 march that united more than 20,000 women in Pretoria asking for the end of the Pass Laws Act of 1952. These Pass Laws made it mandatory for all black South Africans over the age of 16 to carry a pass book with their biometric data (known as a dompas) everywhere and at all times.
EHL Insights
AUGUST 2, 2021
Hotel operations, strategy, human resources, marketing, finance - a hotel manager’s remit is as diverse as it is challenging. If you want to be a hotel manager, you will need excellent people skills and a calm, trustworthy, professional demeanor. This multi-faceted role demands leadership abilities, communication prowess and a good eye for numbers and emerging trends.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 2, 2021
Plan with Confidence. While meetings and conventions took a pause in 2020 due to the pandemic, Columbus didn’t stop working to ensure that when the time came to return to in-person meetings, planners and attendees had all the tools they needed for a successful event. New developments forged ahead, offering more reasons for planners to consider Ohio’s capital.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 2, 2021
The Walt Disney Company is among many companies that are implementing vaccine requirements for employees, and mask mandates for visitors to theme parks, including Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. (Amy Humphries/Unsplash). Freeman and The Walt Disney Company are the latest businesses to require its employees show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test, following Google, Facebook, Walmart, Netflix, Uber, and event company Union Square Hospitality Group , among others.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 2, 2021
WHERE IS IT? On Waikiki Beach in Honolulu, this is a hub of activity with shopping, dining and recreation just steps from the front entrance. The hotel is on the other side of Kalakaua Avenue, which means it is not directly on the beach. Still, views of the Royal Hawaiian directly in front and Diamond Head in the distance add to the beautiful backdrop.
ITA Group
AUGUST 3, 2021
Quick Tips to Spice Up Event Sponsorship Packages. Companies get many requests for event sponsorships. So, making your proposal more memorable can help you land the sponsors you need who are often operating on a limited budget. Here are three tips when diving into your event sponsorship program strategy. 1. Include Sponsors in Your Planning. You want to have the flexibility to plan your event the way you see fit, but there is nothing wrong with including your sponsors in the planning process.
Travel Daily News
AUGUST 3, 2021
With Expo 2020 Dubai commencing on 1 October and lasting six months, the city is poised to welcome a number of major corporate and incentive groups that will be looking to take advantage of the opportunity to allow delegates to experience and explore the world’s greatest show during their time in the city.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 2, 2021
2021 Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor Virtual Conference. Date: April 29 – May 1, 2021. Type: Virtual. Website: aath.org. Attendees: more than 150. Carmen Segovia illustration. Founded 34 years ago by Alison Crane, RN, a public speaker throughout the 1980s who focused on the therapeutic uses of humor in health care, the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) attracts members from all walks of life — as long as they have a funny bone.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 2, 2021
United Airlines is adding to its flight schedule from the US to London, following the UK government’s decision to ease restrictions on fully vaccinated travelers to England from the US and the EU. The new travel rules are set to take effect starting Aug. 2. The US carrier is planning six daily flights between the US and London starting in August. The increased schedule will add a second daily flight from Washington DC and increasing its Houston flights to daily service.
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