Convene by PCMA

JULY 12, 2021

Marriott International and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) today announced a collaboration to provide the Asia Pacific region’s business events community access to PCMA’s Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification course. The Digital Event Strategist Certification core program is sponsored by Encore.

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Business Traveler USA

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Delta Air Lines is reporting a 450 percent increase in international point-of-sale bookings in the six weeks since the US government announced a date to enact relaxed restrictions on incoming travel. Delta says international bookings have surged compared to the six weeks prior to the announcement. Starting Nov.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 11, 2024

Its prime location on The Strip, coupled with these recent updates, positions Harrah’s as an ideal choice for event planners booking in Las Vegas. The extensive renovation encompasses 2,442 redesigned guest rooms, a complete overhaul of the lobby and casino floor, as well as the introduction of new dining options and more.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As Yingling has explained, the CMP certification is one of many outstanding ways for a professional in the industry to demonstrate their commitment to lifelong learning, flexibility and professional development. I read the entire book more than once,” she says. “I I believe we need to be open to change to thrive in this industry.”

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 18, 2022

Marriott International is offering guests who are residents of the US the option of purchasing travel insurance when they book their stays direct at marriott.com and through the iOS version of the Marriott Bonvoy mobile app. The post Marriott Offers Travel Insurance to Guests Who Book Direct appeared first on Business Traveler USA.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Now Global Head of Events, Training and Certification at Amazon Web Services, she has realized that the challenges meeting professionals are facing and the way they are learning has changed since she published her book pre-Covid. Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. Career Changers.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Meetings Today Meetings Today offers monthly print and digital publications, industry news, blog posts, webinars, videos, podcasts, books, and educational resources for meeting and event planners. HubSpot has a blog, digital courses, research and reports, and certification classes taught by subject matter experts in the HubSpot Academy.

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Traveler's Q

MARCH 21, 2024

Traveling for business events involves more than just booking flights and hotels; it’s about streamlining the entire planning process to ensure maximum value and an optimal experience for all involved. To maximize your travel budget: Evaluate group rates and block bookings that can offer significant savings.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 17, 2022

You can also obtain a certificate upon completion that can be added to a LinkedIn profile or resume. Hundreds of pages of e-books and guides about the hospitality industry are also available. Some are organized into lists of tools and tips, while others stick to a traditional book format. Funding a Green Travel Industry.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 28, 2023

While there are books, movies and endless lectures on the potential dystopian outcomes of wholesale adoption of artificial intelligence, I like to take the optimistic viewpoint. He is also the instructor for PCMA’s “Enhancing Events with AI” Certificate Course. What does that mean for the meetings industry? It might be our salvation.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This growth brings both ample opportunities and new challenges as planners work to accommodate an influx of attendees while booking, planning and executing events. Accor aims to reduce its own carbon emissions by 46% by 2030, and 5,500 Accor hotels have earned or are currently earning an external sustainability certification.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bizzabo has achieved certification as a Most Loved Workplace® following rigorous research and analysis conducted by the Best Practice Institute (BPI). This certification underscores Bizzabo's commitment to fostering a workplace culture centered on the well-being and satisfaction of its employees. "We

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Bizzabo has achieved certification as a Most Loved Workplace® following rigorous research and analysis conducted by the Best Practice Institute (BPI). This certification underscores Bizzabo’s commitment to fostering a workplace culture centered on the well-being and satisfaction of its employees.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 31, 2022

The first six months of 2022 were a busy time for Dubai and the United Arab Emirates, as Dubai Business Events (DBE), Dubai’s convention bureau, as the two destinations collaborated to procure 99 event bookings over the coming years. Dubai’s ability to book this number of events are credited to the success of the country’s Expo 2020.

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AltexSoft Travel

MARCH 23, 2022

A tour operator is a travel company that devises the trip, books its components, markets it, and sells to travelers or travel agents. In most cases, tour operators book travel services from external suppliers. You’ll be able to send booking requests and receive confirmations and other status updates through your own system interface.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine remains an essential prerequisite for traveller confidence and booking behaviour. Furthermore, 1 in 2 Europeans plan to book a trip as soon as they are vaccinated. Outdoor holidays are top choice for intra-European travel. Europeans more comfortable with travelling as they adjust to life during the pandemic.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Armir Harris, CEO of CharterUP , an Atlanta-based charter bus booking platform, says the problem of less drivers was more acute last year, when there was 25-30% dislocation, which indicates how often there wasn’t a driver to fulfill the job. Now at the tail end of 2022, the demand is back; but the drivers, not so much.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home A Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Australian Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book.

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Bizzaboo

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Master multitaskers: The most adept event planners can juggle many responsibilities, including selling tickets, advertising the event, booking speakers and sponsors, finding a venue, and handling logistics, among countless other tasks. Get Relevant Event Planning Certifications. Join Events Industry Networking Groups.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 27, 2019

The post Cozystay surpasses 2018 bookings by 600% in 2019 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Chinese travellers seeking rental properties on Tujia will now gain direct booking access to Cozystay branded properties. The post Cozystay surpasses 2018 bookings by 600% in 2019 appeared first on Travel Daily.

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ETC Corporate

JULY 8, 2021

Improvements in vaccination rates and the introduction of the EU Digital COVID Certificate provides hope for tourism rebound in Europe for the summer months. ETC’s data shows that 54% of surveyed Europeans intend to book a trip once they have been vaccinated against COVID-19 [2].

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

Now Global Head of Events, Training and Certification at Amazon Web Services, she has realized that the challenges meeting professionals are facing and the way they are learning has changed since she published her book pre-Covid. Event planners don’t always have time to go to a class or read a book. Career Changers.

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Contracts Contracts Certification Events 130

Endless Events

AUGUST 16, 2019

And even obtaining a certificate of insurance for the event. . How to Get a Certificate of Insurance for an Event? Insurance companies will typically include a certificate of insurance when you purchase your policy. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know: Why you need event insurance. How to file a claim.

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Bizzaboo

MARCH 15, 2023

Meetings Today Meetings Today offers monthly print and digital publications, industry news, blog posts, webinars, videos, podcasts, books, and educational resources for meeting and event planners. HubSpot has a blog, digital courses, research and reports, and certification classes taught by subject matter experts in the HubSpot Academy.

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Website Planner Certification Publishing 52

Smart Meetings

MAY 1, 2023

From starting nonprofits (I’m looking at you Helene Falgia and your Global Giving Tree) and pursuing certifications and degrees to writing books and mentoring the next generation of event professionals, it looks like you are just getting started. Smart Women in Meetings Awards 2023 Issue Your goals gave me hope for the future.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 15, 2022

Airlines typically offer travel credits in lieu of cash refunds when customers either cancel travel on already-purchased tickets or change flights and the new itinerary is of lesser value than the originally booked ticket. Only the passenger named on the Flight Credit can book and travel. 1, 2020 and Dec. Southwest Airlines.

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Tourism eSchool

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Home Guide to Sustainability Accreditations for Tourism Businesses By Nic Cooper Published on February 24, 2023 Becoming a Sustainable Tourism Accredited business is one of the best ways to communicate to the ever-growing conscious traveller that your business is the right one to book.

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Sustainability Tourism Tourism Certification 70

Social Tables

JANUARY 12, 2023

Planners book the venue, build a menu, confirm caterers, secure the technology needed for the event, and so on. Event coordinators may be responsible for selecting and booking the event venue, communicating with vendors, or organizing supply deliveries prior to the event. Comparison and Selection. Coursework. Professional designations.

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Endless Events

APRIL 6, 2018

Here Are the Meeting Booking Stats You Need to Know. Online booking platforms have become important tools for helping professionals find ideal meeting rooms for their audience. Also, did you know that more than 9 out of 10 bookings done online are for groups of 20 or less? Read more about these tips to hacker-proof your events.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 7, 2023

Pat Schaumann, CMP, CSEP, DMCP, HMCC, made a name for herself 10 years ago with the launch of the Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate program. Now she has a new program and a book to show beginners the ropes. She also has an accompanying text, How to Plan Medical Meetings and Events, that’s scheduled to be published in July.

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The MICE Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The city promotes public transport by offering free tickets to attendees who book their hotel stays through Stuttgart Marketing. The hotel has a strong commitment to sustainability through its Gold DEHOGA sustainability certification. This certification is a leading sustainability certification for the hotel industry in Europe.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

One thing I’ve used is a no-book-in-advance, 15-minute session to meet with a subject matter expert at the event.”. If you want to drive a synchronous experience, give attendees a reason why they should tune in live rather than watch on demand,” Gaudini said. Gaudini is a fan of giving attendees a sense of incentive. “If

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ADMEI

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Be sure to inquire whether their personnel hold any industry certifications, such as Destination Management Certified Professional (DMCP), Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), or any other relevant qualifications.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 8, 2022

Many stargazing enthusiasts now book escapes based on the International Dark-Sky Association’s seal. This certification is awarded to a destination that undergoes rigorous training and lighting updates to curb light pollution. earned the IDA’s dark-sky certification in 2016. Dripping Springs, Texas.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 19, 2024

To study on her own, she found reviewing the CMP books and CMP study tools from PCMA and MPI incredibly helpful. Summarizing chapters in the CMP books helped me a lot,” she says. “I When it came time to study, those peer relationships proved instrumental. Like many CMPs, Carvalho found joining a study group key to her success.

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DCI

MARCH 21, 2023

While first and foremost the right thing to do, embracing and lifting up these groups also helps bring bookings to destinations when these same groups hold events. Meeting planners are increasingly intentional with bookings by looking to work with more diverse suppliers.

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Traveler's Q

JUNE 8, 2023

Missed Bargains and Unoptimized Budget Allocation Without the guidance of a professional travel agent, travelers can easily miss out on bargains and discounts on airline tickets and hotel bookings. A travel agent is a trained professional who specializes in booking travel arrangements for individuals, families, and corporate clients.

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