Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The Footprint Center , home to the Phoenix Suns, has undergone dramatic expansion and renovation since 2020—and is right in the heart of the city. Accommodations abound Greater Phoenix has seen more than $600 million in hotel and resort investment just since 2020— which means ample, accessible, and luxurious space.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 25, 2021

So, 2020 was…a year. Speaker Training: Bigger & Better. Sure, they will get smarter about what cameras and microphones to use for high-quality sessions, but a significant part of the budget should be directed towards speaker training. But now that a brand new year has arrived, so have new questions.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Ver-sur-Launette, France – July 29, 2020: A TGV Duplex inOui high speed train from french rail company SNCF is driving at full speed in the countryside (artist’s impression). “ We are proud to promote sustainable and easy train travel in Europe.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Ensuring that level of commitment is even more challenging after the company had to furlough or lay off thousands to survive 2020 and 2021, a move that the company has admitted may have bruised its “people-first” culture. New training helped employees identify their passion and try new roles within the organization. Julius Robinson.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

of meeting space was added since the beginning of 2020? To show off all those flexible skills learned over the last few years, the assembled meeting profs and hospitality pros popped in on Las Vegas Circus Center for training on the trampoline, trapeze and juggling. Powerful Messages for Moving Forward.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Cut the Stigma; Support Mental Health Connor Fields As a BMX bike athlete who experienced his highest high (winning the gold in the 2016 Summer Olympics) and the lowest lows (choking in the finals of the 2012 Olympics and almost dying in the 2020 Olympics), Connor Fields knows a few things about managing extreme emotions. And he is not alone.

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Endless Events

JULY 10, 2020

We are known for our yearly event trends guide, but this year we stepped it up a notch and created a 2020 Virtual Event Trends Webinar! How in the world are we halfway done with 2020? That’s where we stand going into the second half of 2020. 2020 Event Marketing Trends: What Will The New Year Bring?

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

When the global pandemic that started unfolding in 2020 shifted all of our lives dramatically, it fueled a wellness crisis—physical, mental and spiritual—in addition to putting the brakes on travel and resulting tourism revenue. If not, the time remains really right, massive growth already beginning.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Hotels have storm preparation plans and protocols for severe weather in place, and our staff is well trained to implement these plans,” said Hector Mastrapa, senior vice president of risk management with Marriott. “We Marriott’s Commitment to Clean meeting and event protocols built on the cleanliness and service standards already in place.

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Endless Events

JULY 18, 2020

We are known for our yearly event trends guide, but this year we stepped it up a notch and created a 2020 Virtual Event Trends Webinar! How in the world are we halfway done with 2020? Event Tech: Event Tech Podcast: A Klik Review. ? Do I stay or do I go? I know I say this just about every newsletter, but things are changing again.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

It all started in 2020 and continued with full steam head in 2021: we saw huge investments in event platforms and multi-billion dollar valuations of some of the largest players in the field. They’ve got all the modules and their own training certifications. In the event space, that juggernaut is Cvent.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The luxury resort will be hosting the 31st Annual National Gingerbread House Competition that will be judged by celebrity chef, author and TV personality, Yolando Gampp; Asheville local and 2020 James Beard finalist, Ashleigh Shanti; and lead judge, Mark Seaman. Competitors have the chance to win more than $40,000 in cash and prizes.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Good news: The outbreak of Covid force majeure cancellations and postponements that plagued the industry in 2020 did not lead to a rash of precedent-setting lawsuits. Same with stipulating that staff must be “fully trained.”. Most meeting planners found ways to move ahead, even if there were some tense moments and damages paid.

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Social Tables

JANUARY 27, 2021

While Cvent was unable to meet in-person in 2020, they’re bringing attendees back to Vegas in 2021 at the all-new Caesars Forum. The 2020 conference was virtual, but it’s scheduled as an in-person event once again in 2021. Prefer to look back on what we learned in 2020?

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Maritz Global Events

JANUARY 3, 2020

As PCMA Convening Leaders 2020 kicks off in San Francisco, we got a behind-the-scenes look at the insights they are using to transform their conference. Trained to look at all the participants without bias, they examined guests’ behavior and what they were doing. Related Links. .

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Another new initiative aimed at rebuilding the association middle management pipeline is ReadyMe, which provides a combination of virtual and in-person training to nurture resilient leaders building on ASAE’s Conscious Inclusion strategy designed to fill the gaps of DEI training. “We

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for. They negotiate for higher wages, improved benefits including retirement plans and family healthcare, job training, due process and safety concerns.

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Endless Events

JANUARY 6, 2021

2020 was a challenging time for all of us, but now that the dust has somewhat settled, it’s time to up our game. What We Saw In 2020. And I think that people are going to have to have different kinds of training to be camera ready. Last year hit us like a brick. Aim Higher.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

The result is that availability of employees in the hospitality sector has hovered at less than 10% over the last five years while turnover has accelerated at a staggering pace of 165% from 2019 to 2020 before dipping to 85% in 2021 and lowering again to 70% as of December 2022, according to the report.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 19, 2022

You’d be hard pressed to find a hotel with more historic ties to world leadership that the Chateau Frontenac , a 2020 Smart Stars and Platinum Choice-winning property. He is available worldwide for corporate events and corporate training. —. With 6,704 sq. Chateau Frontenac Quebec.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 5, 2023

. – Graduate Hotels and Saira Hospitality announce Training Camp at House Three Thirty in partnership with The LeBron James Family Foundation. Training Camp Announced on March 30th, House Three Thirty is an innovative, multi-use space for I PROMISE families, the Akron community, and global visitors to gather and engage.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

First established in the summer of 2020 as a result of the killing of George Floyd, TDM is focused on DEI 365 days a year for “something that was well overdue for the industry,” says Greg Deshields, executive director of TDM. “Our Building Employment Pipelines through Education.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

If you have team members who are underperforming and unlikely to improve with coaching and training, bite the bullet and make a change. ON THE WEB: Read my blog post from 2020 on the event recovery food chain. Find out what’s important to each team member and proactively improve their title, compensation, and/or work flexibility.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

million people—since February 2020, according to the U.S. In October, employment in leisure and hospitality increased by 164,000 and has risen by 2.4 million over 2021; but it remains down by 8.2 Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Carrousel Travel

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Virtual Travel Forum: Rockies to the Red Rocks by Train. Carrousel Travel hosts one of our preferred partners, Rocky Mountaineer, for an update on future luxury train travel opportunities in the US. Recorded December 3, 2020. Recorded November 12, 2020. Recorded October 29, 2020. Recorded October 15, 2020.

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Endless Events

JULY 5, 2022

We started getting asked to do event technology, which became very impactful and important in 2020. I remember how much guidance they needed in March 2020. But if we’re talking about internal training meetings, a lot of times those responsibilities get relegated to the marketing team.”

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Endless Events

AUGUST 19, 2021

On March 11th, 2020, the events industry changed forever. They’re responsible for establishing and enforcing COVID-19 safety protocols, training staff, and monitoring COVID-compliance at the event. The impact is forever. Now, on to COVID-19 staff who will make the vision all come true.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 21, 2022

Sustainability efforts are key to keep the travel and tourism train going. In 2020, leisure travel accounted for 80.4% Workforce Singapore (WSG) and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) are actively enhancing their country’s workforce through training and reskilling programs, including digital literacy.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

billion in airport renovations and improvements, including a soon-to-open PHX Sky Train extension to the rental car center. Many hotels have opened in Greater Phoenix since 2020, and more than 14,000 new hotel rooms will debut in the next three years. The City of Phoenix is investing more than $1.2

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Endless Events

JULY 3, 2020

Right when 2020 was feeling bleak and a little scary, a little furry ball of joy came into our lives. While humans are feeling challenged by having to spend the majority of 2020 quarantined inside, dogs are probably thinking that this is the best year ever because their owners are always home to give them some love. ??.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 23, 2021

In 2020, among other developments, the program saw the release of new training videos and The Sourcing Group was named the official North American distributor for the lanyards. Another success: “We have worked with TSA [Transportation Security Administration] and are now mentioned in its training manual for agents.”. Mesa, Ariz.,

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MeetingsNet

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

On the flip side, Derek Decross, senior vice president of global sales for IHG Hotels, told MeetingsNet at the recent IMEX America show that internal corporate training, sales, and strategy meetings—which use both urban properties and resort properties—will likely be more plentiful in 2022.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Originally, I started as a physical conference producer, and then 2020 happened. In 2020, I expected that I could get people thinking about my event beforehand. . “I We also run training sessions with the monitors and have a slack channel so they can talk off the platform if we’re experiencing any issues.” .

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Gavel International

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

According to Psychology Today , assorted studies estimate that leadership is one-third due to genetic factors and two-thirds due to training, mentorship, and hard work. ( Therefore, it is important that emerging and future leaders are provided with the training, skills, and development opportunities to ensure success.

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Endless Events

JUNE 29, 2020

Well, amidst the backdrop of COVID-19 fears and the spread of it, mega-events such as the 2020 Olympics, F8 for Facebook, Ceraweek, Zoom, and Zendesk have canceled their events. The second half of 2020, however, looks positive. F&B is a vital part of any scaled event. But it could still be a risk. .

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 21, 2021

Features and amenities of the new trains. The contract includes up to 83 multi-powered train sets that will be deployed on state and northeast services, with further options for up to 130 additional trains to support Amtrak growth plans. Image: Siemens. Planning Ahead. million riders annually. amtrak.com.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Another new initiative aimed at rebuilding the association middle management pipeline is ReadyMe, which provides a combination of virtual and in-person training to nurture resilient leaders building on ASAE’s Conscious Inclusion strategy designed to fill the gaps of DEI training. “We

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