Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Nevada’s Clark County Commission made a decision that may forever change that way travelers traverse the Las Vegas Strip. The commission unanimously approved a special use permit and 50-year franchise agreement for a proposed 29-mile tunnel system under The Strip, to be designed by Elon Musk ’s The Boring Company. This permit only allows The Boring Company “to apply for and receive building permits to construct the proposed tunnels,” a press release reads.

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Advanced Travel and Tourism

OCTOBER 21, 2021

When someone decides on a destination for their next vacation, they’ll turn to Google or travel sites to plan the details — where they’ll stay in that city, what activities they’ll do, etc. Destination marketers should take advantage of the moments when potential travelers are searching for things to do, places to stay etc. in their destination. And to do that , you need a solid SEM strategy.

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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Smart Meetings National Experience at the sunny Eau Palm Beach , Florida, indulged, educated and inspired meeting professionals to get back to what they do best: surprising and delighting. Pssst. Check out all the fun photos from the event here ! Negotiating for the Win-win. From the first moments of the three-day reunion of top meeting planners and their potential hotel and destination partners, the emphasis was on getting what you need to deliver what audiences want.

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Skift Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Event planners are navigating a new frontier of delivering successful hybrid events. But what mix of technical and creative expertise do event teams need to do this successfully? We share seven key players you need in your hybrid event team. Unfamiliar formats, evolving technologies, new health and safety measures, content curation and ongoing attendee engagement […].

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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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Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Even on business, your break matters. You should enjoy it. Whether planning business travel for the purpose of team building or as an incentive trip , recreation should factor into your choice of city. Group recreation and shared business leisure experiences are opportunities to build trust and empathy in your professional relationships and to strengthen those connections.

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Stova

OCTOBER 21, 2021

One of the challenges event software providers and event professionals have to overcome (still) while hosting virtual events is: how can we ensure that our platform is capable of giving a voice to virtual attendees? It's ambitious and yet crucial to your event's success. Our answer to engaging virtual attendees is laid out for you below in two parts: first, ensure your platform offers the technical tools for them to be heard.

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DCI

OCTOBER 21, 2021

As travel PR and destination marketing professionals start to shape their 2022 strategy, we hear them ask frequently, “So, what do travel media want now?”. For travel PR professionals and destinations, collaborating with the media and understanding what’s next for them is key to success. Knowing what editors are looking for is half the battle. Being able to provide them with ideas and pitches to satisfy those needs will help you achieve your goals, and theirs, of promoting better travel opportun

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Eventbrite

OCTOBER 21, 2021

If you’re looking for interactive ideas for Halloween events this year, consider the merits of a murder mystery party. These types of parties are generally themed events where a fictional murder occurs, and the attendees have to solve a mystery by figuring out who committed the murder. A well-planned murder mystery party combines the fun of dressing […].

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Delta Air Lines has announced it is increasing the capacity of its New York operations, adding more than 100 total daily departures from John F. Kennedy Airport and LaGuardia Airport in November. The increases will add about 8,000 more seats each day. The carrier says the schedule will restore nonstop service to all New York’s 40 most popular domestic markets by next month.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week. Talk Yourself Down When You’re About to Rage Quit. Lately, stress on the job is high and tempers can be short. But if you’re feeling the desire to suddenly throw in the towel — or rage quit — check your emotions and your long-term goals first.

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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

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Special events business news

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Two weeks ago, a brave whistleblower came forward and told the world the ugly truth about Facebook. The result? The social network came crashing down and many users decided to abandon the platform once and for all. Since the Brew Crew never shies away from giving their perspective on current events, they decided to talk about social networks: the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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ITA Group

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Best Practices for Hosting a Channel Partner Summit & Other Partner Events. Building relationships is the crux of all indirect channel efforts—whether it’s done through field and account managers, marketing efforts or channel program elements. But one of the best ways to build channel relationships is through events: summits, roadshows, tradeshows, conferences, incentive travel, expos and anything else that brings people together.

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