Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2024

Davis Meyer and Sean Smith Davis Meyer (left) and Sean Smith (right), Visit Greater Palm Springs Visit Greater Palm Springs makes two new appointments to support its government relations and economic development initiatives. Meyer is promoted to the role of vice president of government and industry relations. She has been with Visit Greater Palm Springs in 2017, most recently holding the position of senior director of community engagement.

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Traveler's Q

MAY 23, 2024

In an era where the environmental impact of our choices comes under increasing scrutiny, sustainable travel has moved from a niche consideration to a necessary approach for both leisure and business travelers. Embracing an eco-conscious travel management approach is not just about minimizing your environmental footprint; it’s about enriching your travel experience while preserving the world’s natural and cultural treasures for future generations.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Industry leaders call for ‘Radical Collaboration’ at Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Virgin Atlantic and British Airways CEO’s call for ‘radical collaboration’ between Government, aviation fuel providers and the wider industry to reach net zero by 2050 Sustainable Skies World Summit 2024.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

In downtown West Palm Beach, visitors can walk from the Palm Beach County Convention Center and its connected hotel to shopping, dining, nightlife and a performing arts center. The Palm Beaches area is home to 39 vibrant cities and towns that offer meeting hotels and venues of every size and ample accommodations, all against the backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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MeetingsNet

MAY 20, 2024

InterContinental properties now offer guests access to the Timeshifter app to acclimate quickly coming into meetings and then going home. With wellness a growing component of business events, both planners and suppliers are creating different ways to help attendees feel good before, during, and after meetings. One of the latest such developments: InterContinental Hotels is partnering with Timeshifter, a mobile app that creates personalized jet lag-mitigation plans for travelers, to offer the ser

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

International hotels with vibrant art scenes, inside and out Three new hotels open in vibrant international locations, and each features a robust collection of curated art that celebrates the local culture and local artists, in addition to standing in exciting areas, so guests can explore all the art within and beyond the hotel space. From boutique to lifestyle to luxury, these new and renovated spaces offer an immersive atmosphere, no matter what size meeting you’re holding and what type of hot

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post Aviasales reports surge in travel from Central Asia to GCC at Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Representative Image Aviasales, the metasearch travel platform, presented compelling data at the recent Phocuswright WiT Middle East 2024 conference showing a significant increase in travel activity between Central Asian states and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

Experience the vibrant urban destination that is Columbus for your next meeting. If you’re looking for a vibrant, welcoming Midwest city for an upcoming meeting or event, Ohio’s capital city should be on your radar. Columbus boasts diverse and growing cultural, culinary, and business communities, along with cutting-edge meeting facilities.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 21, 2024

The latest look at how operators of residential and non-residential conference venues are adapting to groups’ changing needs. According to the 2024 "Meeting Room of the Future" report from the International Association of Conference Centers, enhancing the attendee experience is top of mind for conference-center operators, especially in ways that cater to the younger generations who are becoming more of the audience.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

World Education Congress (WEC) 2024, Meeting Professionals International’s (MPI) annual gathering, is always notable for its range of educational programming. This year’s production in Louisville, Kentucky, was themed around crafting experiences and heavy on musical metaphors. But in the breakout sessions, real talk from working meeting planners about how AI, global risks and economic shifts will impact programs in the near future drew standing-room-only crowds.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Special Events

MAY 23, 2024

Call for Speakers for CS+TSE 2025 closes June 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm CST

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2024

The post Virtuzone set to host the second edition of LaunchPad 2024 event in Dubai appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Neil Petch, Chairman and Co-founder of Virtuzone Following the success of the first LaunchPad event, Virtuzone, a leader specialising in business setup and corporate services, announces its highly anticipated second edition, LaunchPad 2024: Mastering Business Setup and Tax Strategy in the UAE, an exclusive event designed to empower entrepreneurs and fos

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

The Cabanas at Ocean offer a private poolside experience overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. When you choose Ocean Casino Resort as your meeting location, attendees have amazing options for their downtime, whether they are looking to relax, enjoy a delicious meal, or take in live entertainment. The award-winning Exhale Spa + Bathhouse, featuring 32 treatment rooms, offers therapeutic body and skin care services designed to promote well-being.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 20, 2024

I got my first paid consulting job in 1983, solving IT problems for a lumber yard. I’ve been a consultant ever since. I’m so grateful to the hundreds of clients I’ve served over the last 40+ years. Here are five reasons why I’m grateful for my clients. 1—It’s always a people problem I was a technology nerd when I got that first gig.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 20, 2024

Massive societal shifts have taken place within the world of corporate travel. Despite discussions around the future viability of business travel, the reality is that in-person interaction will win out over virtual every time. Organizations have remained steadfast in their belief that meeting in person drives performance and growth , no matter if they’re fully remote, entirely office-based or a hybrid of the two options.

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Special Events

MAY 21, 2024

Wedding pros share what they regret not doing in their first five years of business

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post HBX Group reveals speakers to participate in the MarketHub Americas “New Frontiers” appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The exterior of Fontainebleau Las Vegas by Dialh As the excitement mounts for the MarketHub Americas by HBX Group, set to take place from 4-7 June at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas and Resorts World Las Vegas, the company has revealed the lineup of speakers expected to participate in their flagship event.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

There’s excitement about the many new projects on the horizon in Oklahoma City. Good things are worth waiting for. And in Oklahoma City, anticipation is building about what comes next. There’s plenty to get excited about for this city on the rise. You’ll have new reasons to bring your next meeting or event to the Modern Frontier. Opening this year, the Oklahoma Trailhead and Bike Park at RIVERSPORT will be the hub for a new expansion of the city’s trail system and will include a bike plaza

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Stova

MAY 23, 2024

Registration is the heartbeat of meetings and events. It impacts every vital aspect of your event, from programming and networking to marketing and onsite experiences. Our guide is your blueprint for achieving event registration success. Whether you’re an event planner, marketer, or organizer, this resource will help you harness the power of event registration software to enhance your events and drive outstanding results.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 23, 2024

Association leadership conference addresses the things that go unsaid A new event for female association event leaders planned for June in Washington, D.C., will focus on the conversations that aren’t always discussed in the office—personal brand management, fearless leadership and even menopause. Michelle Mason, president of ASAE, described The Exchange as a place where women can show up with their authentic selves, make critical connections and broach sensitive topics with honest, candid conve

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Tourism Tiger

MAY 22, 2024

Discover the essential steps to take when setting up your tour business online, from registering your domain and choosing your website host to the content and design aspects of your site.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 22, 2024

The post Hong Kong Convention Ambassadors of 12 sectors celebrate securing 70 conventions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) hosted the Hong Kong Convention Ambassador (HKCA) Appreciation Night on 20 May (Monday) at Rosewood Hong Kong to honour ambassadors from across 12 sectors for their exceptional success in bringing about 70 conventions to Hong Kong, attracting about 70,000 high-spending visitors.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

Downtown Indianapolis is a vibrant destination for your next meeting. Indy is trending in 2024, and for good reason. Meeting planners on the lookout for a destination that has it all—from easy airport access to world-class restaurants and accommodations to a cutting-edge, expansive convention campus—will find all that and more in the Circle City. Take a look.

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Stova

MAY 21, 2024

DETAILS Event teams are often stretched thin, and marketing budgets aren’t what they used to be. One way to reconcile higher performance expectations with fewer resources is to employ your community base. Here’s how. This white paper will delve into how you can make the most of user-generated content to support your event marketing efforts. Inside, you’ll learn: The benefits of user-generated content Real-world strategies for leveraging user-generated conten Unlock the full potential of yo

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Looking for a sizeable infusion of cash to create an exciting recurring event and help carry it through the growing pains? How about mentorship to speed its way to success? In Silicon Valley, the model is familiar: Get a tech-savvy venture capital firm to invest in you. In the event industry, not so much. “Unlike Silicon Valley, where there has long been a focus on early-stage startups and betting on smart entrepreneurs, the event industry has behaved very differently,” says Greg Topalian, chair

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Bizzaboo

MAY 20, 2024

In both good and bad economic times, the most strategic events teams are always trying to land new sponsors to increase event exposure and bolster their budgets. When teams strategize event sponsor incentives, offering discounts is one of the first ideas they consider. However, creative approaches to event sponsorship — like unique brand exposure opportunities, exclusive networking events, and co-creation projects — can make it easier to attract new sponsors, strengthening relationships and ensu

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 21, 2024

The post TravelTech Show data reveals cost and time taken to implement new solutions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. With just one month to go until TravelTech Show opens its doors on 19 June, organisers of this year’s show have released further findings from its research, highlighting the challenges felt by buyers. Over a third (34 per cent) stated that both implementation time for new solutions or platforms and balancing budgets in line with the cost of new techno

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 20, 2024

Phoenix Convention Center, in the heart of downtown, is the place to be for hi-tech meetings and events. With its year-round good weather, abundance of outdoor activities, and investment in a revitalized, walkable downtown corridor, Phoenix has already made itself known as a premier events destination. But the nation’s fifth largest city is also fast becoming a major player in the hi-tech and medical industries.

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One10 Marketing

MAY 23, 2024

Introduction Your sales team moves fast, you need an incentive program that can keep up. Recognizing the dynamic nature of markets and the changing demographics of the workforce, sales organizations must embrace the idea of continuous improvement in their sales incentive programs. This approach not only ensures relevance and effectiveness but also contributes to long-term success of programs and employee retention.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 22, 2024

Sometimes events could use a refresher. Whether a full re-creation or adding a few small elements, applying changes to an event can elevate its reception entirely. The former is the route MPI’s Southern California Chapter did with its annual WeCon event, this time held in Newport Beach, California. “The event was re-invented from the ground up,” says Jennifer Minzey, vice president of education for MPI Southern California.

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EHL Insights

MAY 22, 2024

Insights from a recent EHL panel event on ' Managing Hotels in Times of War ', where the spotlight shone on hospitality from a different perspective. What changes for a hotel General Manager when a crisis situation hits? What emerges in terms of new leadership roles and operational requirements? Dr. Inès Blal recounts the highlights from this moving and illuminating panel discussion with seasoned professionals in war zones.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2024

The post Qatar to host the 51st UN Tourism Regional Commission Conference for the Middle East appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. A High-level delegation from Qatar Tourism led by His Excellency Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, Chairman of Qatar Tourism is participating in the fiftieth UN Tourism meeting of the Regional Commission for the Middle East, which is currently held in the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, Muscat.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2024

SXSW brings nearly 300,000 people to Austin every March. Organizers began experimenting with different venues this year to prepare for 2026, when the Austin Convention Center closes for renovations. (Aaron Rogosin photos) In many ways, SXSW is synonymous with Austin. Comprised of a conference as well as music, film, and comedy festivals, SXSW draws an audience totaling nearly 300,000 people to the city over 10 days every March, with a campus that starts at the Austin Convention Center and extend

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inVOYAGE

MAY 23, 2024

Sail the legendary waters of the Nile or dine under the stars amidst ancient ruins… From the bustling streets of Cairo to the serene temples of Luxor, experience the allure of Egypt’s luxury incentive offering and get ready to experience traditional Egyptian hospitality, a celebration of culture, and an unforgettable experience in the land of the pharaohs.

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MPI

MAY 21, 2024

Innovative Educational Programming: MPI Tennessee Chapter Industry Advocate: MPI Indiana Chapter Membership Achievement: MPI Pittsburgh Chapter Marketplace Excellence: MPI Wisconsin Chapter

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