Smart Meetings

MAY 12, 2022

While 2022 is in full swing, the meetings and event industry is continuing to navigate best practices regarding safe meetings and social gatherings during the Covid-19 pandemic. The benefits of hosting a meeting in nature are many. One trend that we are continuing to see is that of outdoor meetings. Naturally Good.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2021

By late July, Covid-19 cases were again spiking across the United States. Meeting and event planners recognize these benefits, and are taking advantage of significant advances in virtual event technology over the past 18 months. Hybrid events still present challenges, but offer unique benefits as well. How quickly things change.

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Endless Events

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Sustainability benefits the environment, of course, but it should benefit your brand, too! Why not say, “No thanks,” to table coverings entirely? COVID-19 taught us that virtual events can pack just as much punch as in-person events. Communicate Your Commitment to Sustainability. Ditching Single-Use might mean: .

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Achieve Incentives

MARCH 22, 2021

We’ve got you covered. The two exams, Safe Return to Work & Everything You Need to Know About Prevention, covers how both employees and employers implement new sanitation protocols to create safe environments. Does the destination require a negative COVID-19 test to enter?

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 17, 2023

For the front-desk, housekeeping, and culinary employees covered by the agreement, their base hourly pay will rise from $20 to $23.50 Before the Covid pandemic, hotel owners in areas with low union representation, such as Miami or Atlanta, would not pay much attention to generous wage and benefit increases in New York, Sherwyn added.

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MeetingsNet

JANUARY 21, 2022

Senate and House of Representatives specifying actions the federal government should take to ensure that travel- and event-industry suppliers can survive 2022 as the Covid pandemic continues to wreak havoc on leisure and business travel. a restaurant and dining restart credit for businesses closed or forced to reduce services due to Covid.

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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. But even with an overall increase in attendees, the added expense wasn’t covered. Another client said, “Ticket sales used to cover the venue and speakers, but the profit came from sponsors.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

For event planners, reality-shifting exhibitions are about experiencing a space, destination or concept, as the virtual exists as a thin film does, covering, challenging and contesting reality. The stage was set up with audio and visual recording equipment and glowed under an imposing stretch of backdrop covered in LED lights.

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Endless Events

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The holiday parties are upon us, but colder weather means that COVID-19 is on the rise. Your audience should understand the benefits of attending. State the benefits of attending. Additionally, breakout sessions typically cover topics that might be too niche for the main stage. Will they get access to exclusive content?

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Best Corporate Events

MAY 17, 2023

It covers a wide range of topics, from social media and data privacy to crypto and the Metaverse. Beyond pay and benefits, they are looking for trust, respect, and opportunities for advancement from their employers. CSR programs also contribute to employee well-being in addition to building skills and benefiting local communities.

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 3, 2023

From case studies showcasing better food waste strategies to tracking events’ carbon footprint , Convene has covered a number of ways event organizers, venues, and destinations are working together to make sure sustainability is a top priority. Some sustainability topics are easier to approach than others. We’ve just got to implement change.”

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 14, 2022

“Covid surges will be short-lived,” predicted Michael Dominguez, president and CEO of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) during this week’s webinar on what the hospitality industry can expect from the new year. Treasury Department would cover the rest if the event is canceled. Forward Steps, Together.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

JULY 12, 2022

Let’s look at what’s happening in spending on travel and restaurants, then cover our recommendations on the best tips for weathering this volatile time. We all saw travel decrease dramatically in 2020 as flights and bookings were canceled due to COVID-19. How Views on Travel Spending Are Changing.

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Endless Events

MARCH 24, 2023

He felt the events industry would benefit from this course during the pandemic. Working with that group was something I was passionate about and wanted to continue, but there was also the skill set shortage we identified through COVID. You’re covering all different aspects of events. That’s where I’m at today in a snapshot.

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Solimar International

JUNE 22, 2021

The summer of 2020 gave everyone hope of a quick recovery for the tourism industry, as COVID-19 cases seemed to drop across the globe and countries dependent on tourism eagerly opened their borders to travelers again. The beginning of vaccine rollout has given the tourism industry new hope for Covid-19 recovery and a safe return to travel.

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Convene by PCMA

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Many newly constructed and renovated convention centers and hotels leverage nature’s benefits, featuring greenery-covered living walls, natural materials such as wood and stone, and meeting rooms flooded with natural light.

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The MICE Blog

MAY 26, 2021

The educational MICE stream was hosted by VDVO and covered key topics on the current agenda. According to Heidi, ‘We started to build the story from about eight weeks prior and in that communication, our main goal was first to show the benefits to our audience. That’s what’s important to communicate.’.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 12, 2022

We are constantly working on educating prospective employees about the many benefits of joining our team. We have increased benefits, expanded PTO, allowed flexible work schedules, created employee resource groups, and increased our community resource giving and participation. Teri Orton , General Manager, Hawaii Convention Center.

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Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Remaining concerns about COVID-19 variants. Create Content Outlining the Benefits of Attending. One easy way to help your audience justify event attendance is by creating a one-sheeter or brochure that can be quickly consumed by management, highlighting the benefits an employee would experience from going to your event. .

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 27, 2022

In a photo posted on Twitter, four COVID-19 rapid tests sit side by side. In late 2021 and early 2022, as case numbers due to the Omicron variant broke new COVID records, many public health experts like Quilty have become more vocal about the need to switch the focus to rapid antigen testing. Courtesy Total Testing Solutions).

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 27, 2023

As I was writing this, I read the news that scientists at the Silicon Valley division of Beijing-based Baidu Research have developed an AI tool that, using a desktop computer, created a greatly improved mRNA vaccine against COVID in just 11 minutes. That power, combined with AI’s rapid advancement, is not without peril.

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Best Corporate Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

By late July, COVID-19 cases were again spiking across the United States. Meeting and event planners recognize these benefits and are taking advantage of significant advances in virtual event technology over the past 18 months. Hybrid events still present challenges but offer unique benefits as well. How quickly things change.

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Travel Daily Media

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The Center of Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA), Thailand’s government’s body overseeing disease control measures and COVID-19 policies, has approved TCEB’s proposal to allow MICE events to be held under “COVID Free Setting” protocols, effective October 16. .

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 18, 2023

Ms O’Brien joins MCEC at a crucial time as the organisation recovers from the impact of COVID-19 and builds for the future. The broader tourism and events industry has been adjusting to a new operating environment in the wake of COVID-19. MCEC had a strong return in 2022, which is fantastic. How is 2023 going to be for MCEC?

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Eventtia

MAY 16, 2022

In this guide, we will discuss all you need to know about event insurance, and we’ll cover: The concept of event insurance Why your event needs event insurance Different types of event insurance The cost of event insurance How to file a claim when things go awry Obtaining certificates of insurance for the event. What is Event Insurance?

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Brightspot Incentive Events

MARCH 22, 2022

From identifying your target audience to planning engaging roadshow activities, our Brightspot team is covering everything you need to know to host a roadshow that generates leads and helps your sales skyrocket. Basically, investing in roadshows will help you reap the benefits later. Returning to Events in a Post-COVID World.

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Best Corporate Events

JULY 30, 2020

Live Event Safety Protocol for COVID-19. However, The nature of the COVID-19 pandemic is unpredictable – no one truly knows when it will be safe to return to live events again. The post Live Event Safety Protocol for COVID-19 appeared first on Best Corporate Events. Event Safety is Our Priority.

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AltexSoft Travel

AUGUST 26, 2022

COVID-19 changed the behavior, demands, and expectations of people planning their next journey. Post-Covid travel trends: how people go on a trip after the pandemic. However, a lot of significant shifts occurred in response to COVID-19 restrictions and regulations. Source: The Global Wellness Economy: Looking Behond COVID.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2021

And while virtual events have many benefits in their own right, it was never a question of if live events would come back, but when. Going hybrid will allow organizers to safely bring back in-person experiences while continuing to benefit from the accessibility, reach, and longevity of virtual events. Pre-Event COVID Testing.

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Achieve Incentives

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Your planning team will have you covered. With their increased buying power, they can leverage those relationships and secure significant benefits for your program. Planning a live event during COVID-19? Our team at Achieve recently led a COVID-free event in Cancun, Mexico.

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Skift Meetings

JUNE 5, 2022

As the events industry continues to recover from Covid, it’s important not to forget nuances when planning gatherings. ABG wants all who plan to do that to get a license, so they get a financial benefit,” Meyer said. “In What does this mean to events? “As The movie will be a catalyst for people to reimagine Elvis.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Over the years , Convene has written scores of stories about business events and sustainability, including cover stories about the 2016 Climate Change Conference , the role of food waste and events in sustainability, and how event organizers can align with the United Nations’ global roadmap, the Sustainable Development Goals.

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Hotel Engine

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

OTAs tend to be big websites aggregating prices from thousands of hotel chains (as well as boutique properties) covering global travel destinations. This is a crucial offering for flexibility and risk management in today’s world of COVID variants — or if your employee has a family emergency. User Interface. Online Travel Agencies.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 25, 2022

We, like many companies, are having our fair share of challenges in the recruitment and retaining of talent and, although COVID certainly exacerbated the situation one-hundred-fold, we have known for many years prior to the pandemic that we were facing a “war on talent” in our industry.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Phil covered four areas of recommendations to implement change. According to The Guardian , 70 percent of employees strongly agree with the statement, ‘I am more likely to be loyal to a company that offers me employee benefits that are personalised to my needs’. Technology. Communication. Management. Technology.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 11, 2020

Now the covid-19 pandemic has forced meetings online. In this post I’ve provided a brief recap of the benefits of peer conferences, and given a big picture overview of how you can hold one online. Future posts will cover detailed descriptions of how to carry out steps #1 and #2 using Zoom. Conclusion.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Our October 2022 cover. But, she added, the book wouldn’t have benefited from her insistence on bringing in diverse perspectives and examples. I always taught it face-to-face before COVID. I taught it only online during COVID. Post-COVID, I’m now teaching it both face-to-face and online — we have to design for this.

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