ETC Corporate

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The winners were announced during the Award ceremony that took place in Athens, Greece, on 21 st October 2021. The 2021 is focused on the theme of ‘Regenerating European Tourism through Culture, Heritage and Creativity’.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Event Contract Consideration for 2021. “… It just has to be done thoughtfully and carefully to ensure you don’t run afoul of applicable laws.” —Ty Foster talked about reasonable care expectations of event planners and managers, what to communicate to guests and when, and what insurance is required. 2021 Catalyst Awards: Fusion.

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SITE

JULY 9, 2021

Miek Egberts 1966 - 2021. Following a degree in Business & Administration from Hoge Hotelschool, Maastricht, The Netherlands, Miek lived and worked in Italy in the DMC, hospitality and entertainment sectors with Newtours, Starwood Hotels and Sonatori Group, now Red Carpet Entertainment & Communication. May she rest in peace.”

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 8, 2024

Mary Haban Mary Haban, Visit Tampa Bay Haban joins Visit Tampa Bay as vice president of global communications. She will lead the organization’s communications team and work to elevate community relations and executive communications.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 3, 2023

As we all flipped the calendar to 2021, industry pundits were already forecasting when travel would return to pre-2020 levels. Domestic Domination Throughout 2020 and 2021, the industry had been completely reliant on local and regional travelers to keep visitation and occupancy afloat. appeared first on Dana Communications.

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ITA Group

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

2021 Event Catering Trends. Most major events have been postponed or cancelled through the spring of 2021, which is why thoughtful contemplation about the future of our industry will not only help us cope, it will also give us the opportunity to help shape the next normal. So what will 2021 look like?

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ITA Group

JULY 29, 2021

Advice for Communicating During the 3 Stages of To-Partner Channel Marketing. Activate Channel Program Partners With Frequent & Consistent Communication. In this stage, consistent communication is critical. Frequency just as important as consistency when communicating your channel program message. Ashley Bohnenkamp.

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Dana Communications

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Communicate fully and truthfully with your guests before, during and after the disaster. million total visitors recorded in 2022, up 18 million from 2021 and that rate is expected to grow. Dana Communications has journeyed with countless world-class brands and destinations through good times and bad.

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ADMEI

MARCH 19, 2024

Denise has been a part of the BBC team for over 22 years, promoted to Director in 2004 and Vice-President in 2021. Most recently, she has served on ADMEI’s Board of Directors as Director of Conference, Vice President of Strategic Projects, and President-elect focusing on marketing and communication outreach.

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Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2022

This euphoric ad aired in spring of 2021 while the pandemic was still in full force. In 2021, Dana Communications spearheaded an award-winning “Boost Your Mood” campaign for the New Jersey Division of Travel and Tourism that did exactly that. So, What’s Next? So, curl up in your favorite chair. And enjoy a joyful ad or two.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 6, 2023

This year’s event promises something for everyone with it being over 70% larger than CES 2021. We really value bringing together technology’s greatest supporters,” said Lauren Forrer, a member of the event communications teams for CES. Expansion Means More Technology and Connections.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The Best Ideas to Engage and Retain Talent I Heard at NAHRES 2021. Related: Effective internal communications can improve employee engagement, communicate company values and create a positive work environment. Tue, 12/14/2021 - 08:53. Can yours do all that? Learn more. Embrace HR’s Role as Cultural Architects.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2023

Display Changes Will Not Apply to Group Rates What you see on your Bonvoy app is what you will get—including resort, destination and other fees—at the registration desk after May 15 if a promised shift in how prices are displayed goes through as required in a November, 2021 settlement with the State of Pennsylvania.

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Meet Green

MARCH 18, 2021

Our team also established protocols for communication with: Local authorities. If we cannot, with good faith, gather our communities safely, we should convene them in another manner. The post What Does Event Health and Safety Look Like in 2021? Earthquakes. Inclement weather. Transportation systems. New Threats.

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Dana Communications

JANUARY 17, 2022

in 2020, wellness tourism will multiply an impressive 21% annually through 2025, reflecting “new traveler values (a quest for nature, sustainability in travel, mental wellness) as well as a period of rapid recovery from pent-up demand in 2021 and 2022.”. Prediction: This is the year of making every trip meaningful.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 15, 2024

In a world where perception is reality and executive teams can decide to move a meeting based on a newspaper headline, a little perspective can go a long way toward helping planners make informed decisions and communicate those to attendees and leadership. That is exactly what ASAE did in 2021.

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The MICE Blog

AUGUST 11, 2021

I was thrilled to listen to his keynote, which was moderated by Cathy Song Novelli,SVP – Marketing & Communications at Hubilo, where he also took questions from the audience. The post Virtual and hybrid event trends for 2021 and beyond: Events Reimagined by Hubilo appeared first on The MICE Blog.

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Dana Communications

MARCH 14, 2022

The past two years have taken the travel sector on a wild ride—from brutal decimation in 2020 to the renaissance of the road trip in 2021 to the growing, but guarded, optimism of today. Remember the late spring/early summer of 2021? appeared first on Dana Communications. The post Is the Rise of Regional Tourism Here to Stay?

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ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

Intra-European trips are expected to account for over 80% of Europe’s travel in 2021. Travel demand is expected to pick up considerably in the second half of 2021, though international arrivals will still remain 49% below pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Declines in foreign tourist arrivals to Europe continue well into 2021.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Trends Shaping the Future of Employee Experience in 2021. In the year 2021, we’re predicting efforts to refine and enhance the employee experience will continue to be a top area of focus for leaders everywhere. While some HR and EX leaders have been able to do this well, it requires skills that are more common in marketing than in HR.

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Endless Events

APRIL 8, 2022

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

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ITA Group

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Year in Review: Top 10 Channel Marketing Blog Posts of 2021. Advice for Communicating During the 3 Stages of To-Partner Channel Marketing. Thu, 12/30/2021 - 08:54. What a year it’s been. Good partnerships are transparent and built upon the understanding that the success of one partner contributes to the success of the other.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 25, 2024

Entrepreneur Jay Schwedelson, who started the wildly popular Guru Media Hub virtual conferences in 2021 to engage with marketers, thinks a similar approach can turn around digital events. Schwedelson calls his experiential communication activations “edutainment,” with the emphasis on engagement. Guess what? People want to go.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In her efforts to support innovation in the customer’s journey, she will provide strategic guidance to the company’s brand, customer insights, product marketing, communications and industry relations functions. Georgina Flores Georgina Flores, Encore Encore has appointed Flores to the role of Chief Marketing Officer.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. We believe that Cvent’s event technology is complementary to what we offer as a video communications leader, and our organizations already have a long track record of working together as technology partners and as users of each other’s solutions. The post Cvent Going Public with $5.3

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Blue Spark Event Design

JANUARY 13, 2021

Blue Spark is facing 2021 with a positive mindset and looking forward to once again planning and organizing successful meetings! Travel advice to communicate to employees/attendees: Check travel restrictions before you go. The post 2021: Moving Forward and Meeting Safely first appeared on Blue Spark Event Design.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 22, 2024

He began as hotel manager in 2021, and brings nearly 30 years of experience in the luxury hospitality industry. He will lead all advertising, promotions, marketing, market intelligence, digital, communications and social media efforts for the organization. He has now taken a post with the Visit Oakland Board. Pete/Clearwater.

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The Abbi Agency

MAY 19, 2021

While organizations around the world reeled from the effects of the events of 2020, The Abbi Agency delivered thoughtful and effective communication plans for its clients. The Abbi Agency is proud to announce our eight wins at the 2021 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Sierra Nevada Chapter’s Silver Spike Awards.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 14, 2021

2021 Predictions for Building the Best Channel Partner Programs. If there’s one thing I have to keep from 2020 it’s our newfound appreciation for the fundamentals of partner programs—communication, engagement and simplifying the ways to work together. What Does 2021 Hold for Those Who Want to Build the Best Channel Partner Programs?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

JANUARY 27, 2021

Top 10 Must-Do’s for Post-COVID Channel Incentives and Virtual Lead Gen Events in 2021. With COVID-19 vaccines in sight and the next normal starting to settle in, it’s time to look at what channel incentive programs need to do in 2021 to keep the sales pipeline full. Communications Calendar. Make a New Start.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 22, 2024

In 2021, Allseated acquired easyRAUM, a German company that expanded the company’s European and Middle Eastern operations. We’re getting very close to having a lot of them now. The 3D visualization process is progressing in a very scalable manner and already being used in some of the largest, most luxurious properties,” he shared.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 5, 2022

Their national meeting development and brand communication expertise, along with a substantial existing vendor network, allowed the team to smoothly shift to helping Indiana vaccinate its community. Event on Ivy Tech Community College campus in Sellersburg; Photo credit: Courtney Cantor. Transitioning the Mission.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 23, 2021

and Zoom Video Communications, Inc. We believe that Cvent’s event technology is complementary to what we offer as a video communications leader, and our organizations already have a long track record of working together as technology partners and as users of each other’s solutions. The post Cvent Going Public with $5.3

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 21, 2023

Up, Up and Away If you’ve been in the business the last three years you may have noticed prices have substantially risen since 2021. Estimate and Communicate “Don’t be the person who makes the choice to do bright purple lanyards because it’s your favorite color. Coffee now sits at as much as $130 a gallon in some places.

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Dana Communications

MAY 4, 2021

Travel restrictions, coupled with concerns for personal safety during the pandemic, kept many at home throughout 2020 and into 2021—so money set aside for vacations wasn’t spent and those with an eye on revenge travel feel they are “owed” a grand vacation. Dana insight: This is your opportunity to upsell! Aspirations…achieved.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

On 12 March 2021, I hosted a virtual session at ITB Berlin together with Elina Jutelyte, Founder of the Freelance Business Community and Heidi Legein, Managing Director at The MICE Guru. So, if you don’t have that communication face to face online, you will need to rely on other things.’. ‘I’m

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 27, 2022

One of the first big conventions to return anywhere in the world after the Covid pause was Informa Market’s World of Concrete show in June 2021 at the expanded Las Vegas Convention Center. Know your audience and communicate frequently with them using email and social media, however your group interacts, she said.

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