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Get to Know ME with Sanjay Nair

Motivation Excellence

Sanjay Nair joined Motivation Excellence in 2022 and has proven resilient and resourceful heading up our IT needs in the Schaumburg, IL office! He’s a man of few words, as you’ll see below, which likely helps him hone his talent of being a good listener. With only a slightly firm twist of his arm, he sat down to do a quick interview too (it’s only a touch more than a minute).

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Announcements for Your Upcoming Event: Email Templates and Examples

Bizzaboo

When you’re promoting an event , you need to make sure you create an eye-catching, engaging announcement email to attract as many attendees as you can. After all, the announcement for your upcoming event is often the first interaction you’ll have with potential eventgoers, and first impressions matter. With this in mind, writing effective event announcement emails isn’t always easy, particularly since the average open rate is 21.33%, according to Mailchimp.

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A Snapshot of 2023 Hotel Rates: Not Pretty

MeetingsNet

In a February 9 earnings call, Hilton chief Christopher Nassetta made it clear that guest-room prices for all customer segments will remain stubbornly high for the foreseeable future. Hilton President and CEO Christopher Nassetta maintains an active presence in the meetings market through stage appearances at events such as Professional Convention Management Association’s Convening Leaders conference , held last month in Columbus, Ohio.

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A Master Class on Forgiveness — and How to Hold a Virtual Session

Convene by PCMA

Ben Arthur (top left) moderates a Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing session featuring musician MILCK (clockwise from top right), educational psychology professor Suzanne Freedman, and author Cheryl Strayed. I stumbled upon the announcement for the upcoming first annual Global Scientific Conference on Human Flourishing when I was doing research online for a Convene story.

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COVID-19 Travel Consumer Sentiment Study

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

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Why LinkedIn for Economic Development? New Data, More Reasons to Leverage

DCI

The latest and greatest data from LinkedIn has arrived! We already know it’s a valuable tool for our clients thanks to our Winning Strategies report that highlights how LinkedIn is the preferred social media channel for corporate executives, but new metrics from the platform help make the case as to why. Some highlights: Consistency matters LinkedIn Pages that post weekly  have 5.6x more followers  than Pages that post monthly, and their following  grows 7x faster  than Pages that po

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How to Use Social Proof to Market Your Event

Convene by PCMA

The National Restaurant Association Show used industry professionals and past attendees to market the 2020 show. Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes Understandably, we put more stock in what users and experts have to say about a brand’s products and services than what the brand says about itself. And that’s what makes social proof such an effective tool for marketers, including event marketers.

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Event Technology Trends That Improve the In-Person Attendee Experience

BCD Meetings & Events

As often as we hear it, it’s true. Technology can help achieve a well-rounded event and transform the onsite experience – whether the objective is to enhance human connections, captivate attendees, customize spaces, or design frictionless visitor experiences. As we strive to stay relevant in an ever-changing events marketplace, consider how your venue spaces play a part in the attendee experience and what technologies can be used to enhance the overall attendee journey.

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10 Fascinating Museums in Tucson That You Need to Visit

Redfin

Tucson, Arizona is a city with a rich cultural heritage and diverse history, and its museums provide a window into this vibrant and fascinating world. From art and science, to nature and history, the city’s museums offer a wide range of exhibitions and programs that are designed to educate, engage, and inspire visitors of all ages. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the top 10 must-see museums in Tucson, each offering its own unique perspective on the city’s history

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Representation Plus launches Italian associate office at BIT Milan

Travel Daily Media

The post Representation Plus launches Italian associate office at BIT Milan appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. At BIT Milan 2023 Representation Plus will be launching its first associate office in Italy, joining India, Greece and the UAE under their RPI (Representation Plus International) Brand, soon to be followed by Germany, France and Spain.

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3 Trends for the Future: Indigenous Innovation, Temperate Travel, and Ageless Play

Convene by PCMA

Indigenous speakers at Collision 2022 included Sheila North (from left), former MKO Grand Chief, Bunibonibee Cree Nation; Bobbie Racette, Virtual Gurus; Jacqueline Jennings, Raven Indigenous Capital Partners; and moderator Willow Fiddler. “The Future 100: 2023 ,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson’s annual forecast, identifies 100 trends across industries — from culture to technology to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this ye

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Evolution of the DMC:Renewing Business Relationships with Deeper Trust, Transparency & Understanding

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

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Event Technology Trends That Improve the In-Person Attendee Experience

BCD Meetings & Events

As often as we hear it, it’s true. Technology can help achieve a well-rounded event and transform the onsite experience – whether the objective is to enhance human connections, captivate attendees, customize spaces, or design frictionless visitor experiences. As we strive to stay relevant in an ever-changing events marketplace, consider how your venue spaces play a part in the attendee experience and what technologies can be used to enhance the overall attendee journey.

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G Kishan Reddy inaugurates 30th edition of SATTE 2023

Travel Daily Media

The post G Kishan Reddy inaugurates 30th edition of SATTE 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Grand 30th Edition of the Travel Trade Event, SATTE 2023, saw the presence of all Indian States, over 50 Countries and 600+ Hosted Buyers. The grand inauguration of the expo was held in the presence of G. K. Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Govt. of India; Louis Steven Obeegadoo, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister of Tourism, Govt of Mauritius;

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Global Solutions

Carrousel Travel

GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS GLOBAL SOLUTIONS Carrousel Travel is proud to be a US Partner of GlobalStar Travel Management. GlobalStar is a Worldwide Travel Management organization, operating in more than 2,500 locations in over 55 countries across the globe. Our combined buying power, consistent service levels and cohesive solutions around the world bring even more value to your travel program.

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Big Event in Italy with Expertitalia

Global DMC Alliance

The post Big Event in Italy with Expertitalia appeared first on GDA - Global DMC Alliance.

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Advisor Spotlight: Alana Magestro Creates the Perfect Anniversary Trip to Sicily

Fox World Travel

Ever since Fox World Travel Advisor Alana Magestro created the perfect anniversary trip to Sicily, Italy for JoAnn Wright and her husband, JoAnn has partnered with Alana for all her travel needs. “She doesn’t try to sell me on something,” says JoAnn. “She asks questions, figures out what is best for me, and builds a […] The post Advisor Spotlight: Alana Magestro Creates the Perfect Anniversary Trip to Sicily appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Sparks: The best band you’ve never heard of

Conferences that Work

Sparks sing “How Do I Get to Carnegie Hall?” Click to listen! On March 11, 2022, I watched the last episode of Season 4 of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. As Midge Maisel walked alone in the snow outside Carnegie Hall and the credits scrolled, some amazing music began to play with the hypnotic refrain “How Do I Get To Carnegie Hall? Practice, man, practice.” I had to hear it again.

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Supercharge Good Habits to Make Powerful New Ones

Gavel International

Reading Time: 6 minutes Have you ever tried to make a slight change to your behavior? Maybe it’s a New Year’s Resolution. Perhaps you would like to do something to strengthen your career advantage. It could be that you want to make a difference to show yourself (or others) that something is possible or improve someone else’s perspective.

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