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ETC and University of Surrey launch children’s book series to promote careers in tourism

ETC Corporate

Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) and the University of Surrey launch the publication of two children’s books: Dee and Flee at the Theme Park by Julia Hubery and Searchlight: The Rock by Ann Bryant.

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Booking Influencer Events Accelerates Hotel Promotion

Hotel Engine

Booking influencer events can accelerate your promotions and bring in sales. One study, published in the Influencer Marketing Benchmark Report 2022 , predicts growth in this industry to show an approximate annual intake of over $16 billion. Read more: How To Get More Traffic To Your Hotel [And More Bookings]. Table of Contents.

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Becoming a writer

Conferences that Work

Since 2005, I’ve written three successful books on meeting design and facilitation and over 800 weekly blog posts on a wide range of topics. My books continue to sell, and this blog is the world’s most popular website on meeting design and facilitation. Write a book? Outwardly, I’ve succeeded. So here’s my story.

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What’s in Store for the Events Industry in 2024?

Convene by PCMA

More than two out of five respondents to Knowland’s State of the Meetings Industry survey expect to book more meetings in 2024 than they did in 2023. Nearly half — 48 percent — anticipated no change and nearly one out of 10 expect the number of events they book to decrease.

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Around the World, Associations Express Support for Ukraine Counterparts

Convene by PCMA

International library and book publishing groups are issuing strong statements in support of Ukraine over the Russian invasion of that country or advocating for the removal of Russian state-owned institutions at industry events. In times of peace, books have a powerful uniting force. According to a Feb.

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TWT: Winter ‘Bomb’ Cyclone Set to Disrupt Travel

Smart Meetings

The phased project includes a 3,000-person event space along with public open space that meeting planners can look forward to booking in the 500-room hotel/casino. Bally’s Corporation has received a Chicago City Council vote to approve an amendment to Planned Development No. 1426 which authorizes zoning for the construction of its $1.7-billion

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Incentive Lessons from SITE

Smart Meetings

Gregg gave insight into the post-Covid incentive travel strategies, citing and analyzing the 2023 Incentive Travel Index survey results published by the Incentive Research Foundation (IRF). Our future bookings over the next three years are people getting experimental—they’re trying new destinations.”