Smart Meetings

JULY 22, 2021

Many stadiums have been left to sit and decay, such as the Olympic venues in Rio de Janeiro , which hosted in 2016; Beijing, in 2008; and Athens, in 2004; others, such as that in Lake Placid , in New York’s Adirondack Mountains, and Munich Stadium, are being used to host more sporting events and meetings.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Now that Hawaii no longer requires fully vaccinated visitors to quarantine, a lot of the cultural festivals meeting professionals previously hitched their group travel to are back in play. Oahu’s We are Samoa Festival is Hawaii’s largest Samoan festival and celebration of the culture. Sporting Events. Dining Festivals.

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Smart Meetings

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

That is a big “if” and the reason she is working with Temple University School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management along with professors from Purdue University, Penn State and San Diego State University to survey this growing resource as part of a study called “ Exploring the Motivations and Values of Gig Workers.”

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

This city has so much to offer visitors—vibrant arts, culture, museums, sports, recreation, beautiful hotels, dynamic meeting facilities and a mind-blowing culinary scene—but it’s about more than just things on a map,” Gamez said in a press release. I want to be more than a DMO president.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

How to incorporate a sense of belonging into the attendee event experience The phrase “sense of belonging” is defined as the psychological feeling of connectedness to a social, spatial, cultural, professional or other type of group or community (Hurtado & Carter, 1997).

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 15, 2023

Additionally, most downtown urban core properties are specifically positioned for business and tourism, providing guests with direct access to the culture and attractions of the city. When attendees are less stressed from the frustrations of extended or delayed travel, they are more likely to enjoy the event.

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Everyone loves a special event, be it a parade, concert, street festival, marathon, sporting competition and so on. The last thing event organizers want is to deal with traffic congestion, parking chaos and frustrated guests. Plan Far Ahead To save time and money, plan traffic control measures long before your event takes place.

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Best Corporate Events

APRIL 18, 2023

And if you’re a leader on any level, what happened that Saturday afternoon offers valuable lessons for your organization. As reported by CBS Sports , “According to Sportradar data available since 1930, the Vikings became only the second team in 1,551 regular-season or playoff games to trail by 30 or more points and still win.”

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Conferences that Work

APRIL 29, 2024

Associations for casino security , veterinarians , voiceover coaches , independent gardening stores , makers , builders , attorneys , teachers and education , sports commissions , product managers , cybersecurity , transportation , and many other communities of interest are listed.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 30, 2024

Sam Joffray : The Las Vegas Super Bowl Host Committee is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization that works as liaison between the NFL and the city’s officials and major stakeholders to fulfill the obligations Las Vegas has made to the NFL when the Super Bowl was awarded to Las Vegas.

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MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Further, there appears to be a notable difference in the perspective many organizations have for the purpose of their meetings in the revitalized business environment, which is manifesting itself in various ways on site and causing properties to revise their group offerings. . •

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Smart Meetings

MAY 13, 2022

Globally, the Covid-19 pandemic showed destination organizations that we are ready and capable of handling the unexpected. Opportunities are endless.”. – Kayla Adams , sports sales manager, Greensboro Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. “I’m The future of travel and tourism is now.

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Travel Daily Media

JANUARY 25, 2024

Joining the tourism chief in representing the Philippines is Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines Chief Operating Officer (COO) Marga Norgrales and other officials of the DOT including National Tourism Organization (NTO) head OIC-Undersecretary Verna C. Buensuceso.

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Smart Meetings

MARCH 9, 2023

Her organization regularly connects groups with local representatives to find ways to add cultural elements to any program. Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza, museum and Oasis Trail will follow soon after to tell the story of the connections of water, the land, animals and people in the valley at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains.

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Best Corporate Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Organizations of all types will be challenged to recruit and retain talent. What’s behind these challenges, and how can organizations respond? As Steve puts it, “The classical way managers think about providing opportunities for career advancement is in the context of the good of the organization.

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Best Corporate Events

MARCH 21, 2023

Organizations of all types will be challenged to recruit and retain talent. What’s behind these challenges, and how can organizations respond? As Steve puts it, “The classical way managers think about providing opportunities for career advancement is in the context of the good of the organization.

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Endless Events

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Every year, from sports and weddings to big banks and marketing agencies, all kinds of people have events. If you want to align your career to be more about internal events, company culture, and employer brand, then that’s a way to specialize and not just be a generalist at events. How do they create a better culture?

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Convene by PCMA

JUNE 18, 2022

“We’ve been encouraging business travelers to come early and stay late for years,” said Rose Horcher, vice president of client services at Choose Chicago, by highlighting the city’s “world-class restaurant scene, architecture, and cultural spaces, including over 200 live theaters.” Bring the Culture in. Prioritize DEI.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

In the pre-Covid days, meeting organizers could often estimate attendance based on the previous year’s behavior. Today, to coax attendees out of their homes, event organizers will have to give them a reason to get on a plane. Change is exhausting, and our organizations are suffering from burnout, but we can’t afford the status quo.”

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Bizzaboo

JANUARY 10, 2024

of event organizers believe that events are the most critical marketing channel for achieving business goals, and 75.9% of organizers believe in-person conferences will become increasingly critical to their organization’s success in the coming years! According to The state of in-person B2B conferences report , 80.4%

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 19, 2022

Team-building Programs Enable Your Organization to do Well by Doing Good. For example, programs may involve assembling bicycles or musical instruments to donate to an organization serving underprivileged kids; building wheelchairs for a disabled veterans group; or packing canned and boxed goods for local food banks and soup kitchens.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 13, 2023

Charlestowne Hotels , for example, is taking a proactive approach by placing an emphasis on enhancing the depth of their human resources and company culture while providing attendees and other guests with a heightened experience. Those tasked with building a supportive company culture at Charlestowne Hotels are doing so from the inside out.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 21, 2023

“One of the reasons I was so excited to host in Mexico is I love the history and culture,” VanDeventer said. The team embraced the local culture right down to the shorts and linen guayabera shirts. “It Consider Nuances of All-inclusive Resorts WEC 2023 was also the first time the organization had hosted at an all-inclusive resort. “It

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Smart Meetings

JULY 6, 2023

I think that destination marketing organizations, as they’re doing their product development, really need to be thoughtful about the types of events that are happening in their community to ensure that it attracts a wide variety of demographic targets,” McGrath said. Similarly in Canada, the Landsdowne 2.0

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Convene by PCMA

MARCH 24, 2023

An Abundance of Attractions Worcester is a hub of happenings, immersing attendees in a myriad of local cultural experiences. Whether it’s with live music at The Palladium, bustling sports at neighborhood stadiums, an unrivaled craft beer scene, nature, history, or art, the region offers adventure around every corner.

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Bizzaboo

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

From its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement to its evolution into a bustling metropolis with lush, green spaces, Atlanta blends cultural depth with vibrant city life. This venue is a testament to Atlanta’s thriving arts scene and its commitment to cultural development.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 23, 2022

Meeting in a place that welcomes and celebrates different perspectives can inspire bold new ideas for your organization. As North America’s fourth most populous city, Toronto is also one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world, making it the ideal place to collaborate, experiment and create. Diversity in Action.

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Travel Daily Media

MARCH 21, 2023

WINTA is now a global organization of indigenous persons which promotes indigenous rights in the tourism sector consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. It has 16 indigenous groups, each with its own language, lifestyle, and culture. Over 630 persons from 21 countries attended the Second WITS.

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Convene by PCMA

APRIL 25, 2022

The city – with all its cultural, business and sports offerings – is truly thriving, and giving organizations and planners more and more reasons to pick Ohio’s capital as a destination. From hosting meetings and conventions to gathering friends for sporting events or long weekend getaways, people are taking notice.

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Crowdriff

OCTOBER 24, 2017

Diversity: a pillar of Torontonian culture. It means festivals and events will celebrate specific international cultures, yet still welcome Torontonians of all backgrounds. Weir says the ad includes shots of Canadian flag, sports teams that have their league’s only Canadian representation in Toronto (ie.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

Aspects such as gastronomic tourism, health and wellness, and sports and training will be highlighted to provide a well-rounded picture of the destination. Geography and gastronomy met on one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, Cyprus; an exciting crossroads of tastes and aromas, and a bridge of cultures.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 10, 2022

In “Focusing on Accessibility at the Destination Level,” Brooks and Pingston spoke on how destination marketing organizations (DMOs) can make travel easier for everyone. When Cannon was six, Hoops and his family moved to Indianapolis, where he joined the destination marketing organization. No need to hunt through pages and sub-pages.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 2, 2023

The Arab Tourism Organization recently named Doha as the Arab Tourism Capital 2023. Guests will be invited to navigate the future of the automotive industry while receiving the best-in-class experiences across travel, hospitality, motorsports, and culture.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 26, 2023

But local organizations such as the Downtown Seattle Association have partnered with local businesses and community members to return their towns to their former glory through an equitable and inclusive approach with the intent of benefitting everyone.

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Redfin

JULY 26, 2023

With a rich history and diverse cultural scene, Jacksonville is known for its museums, art galleries, and lively music festivals. The park, which is maintained by the Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society , currently has over 160 Florida native plant species organized in zones with maps and plant locations posted in a kiosk.

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Redfin

MAY 21, 2023

Some of the pros of living in Indianapolis include a strong sports culture, easy transportation, and proximity to other major cities. Additionally, downtown Indianapolis is home to a number of major sports and event venues, including Lucas Oil Stadium, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and Victory Field.

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Redfin

DECEMBER 18, 2023

From playgrounds and sports fields to walking trails and picnic areas, Gilbert’s parks provide a serene and picturesque setting for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Gilbert’s cultural diversity enriches the community and fosters a sense of inclusivity and acceptance among its residents.

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