Tue.Jun 21, 2022

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IHG Hotels & Resorts Partnering with Unilever to Eliminate Single-use Toiletries

Smart Meetings

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced a new collaboration this week with Unilever to replace travel-sized toiletries with a less wasteful alternative. Rather than replacing amenities after every guest, Dove (Unilever’s biggest brand) will provide hotels with full-size products that can be refilled as needed. With widespread American brands like Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, avid hotels, Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites involved in the deal, IHG is expecting a massive reduction in sin

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SwissSkills Bern 2022 – Shaping the future for young people 

The MICE Blog

Over 60 percent of young adults in Switzerland choose vocational training or apprenticeship over an academic path. This is an important economic factor that affects a country’s competitiveness in terms of the labour market and low unemployment rate, which in Switzerland is at about 4 percent. SwissSkills is an agency focused on promoting the vocational education system in Switzerland.

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What Do NFTs and the Metaverse Offer Planners?

Smart Meetings

When news came out about a celebrity buying property in the Metaverse, it would make sense if your first reaction was “How?” Whether it’s a money grab or the genuine beginnings of a new type of internet, there seems to be some appeal to buying and investing in property in the Metaverse and web3, details of which aren’t straightforward. Another question is, “What does this mean for corporate event planning?

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Why Buffalo Is Just Right For Your Next Meeting

Convene by PCMA

Some cities are so hectic, it’s easy for attendees to feel lost in the shuffle. Others may have nice meeting space, but so little going on that there’s nothing to fill your itinerary outside the conference hall. But Buffalo, New York, might just be the Goldilocks of meeting destinations. With its unique venues, lovely weather, iconic sights, and a food and nightlife scene that rivals cities twice its size, Buffalo has everything you need to plan an event that’s both manageable and exciting.

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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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Le Bon Appetit Fundraiser Steeped in Memphis Food, Music and Restoration Culture

Smart Meetings

Memphis, Tennessee, is famous for a lot of reasons—a diverse, creative food scene that capitalizes on the fresh, local ingredients in the Mississippi River town; one of the top pediatric neuroscience programs in the country; the home of soul, blues and rock and roll music; and a dedication to revitalizing historic buildings, rather than starting over, even when the city is in the midst of a building boom.

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Parsing the Content-Translation Landscape

MeetingsNet

A new survey looks at how planners are responding when at least 10 percent of attendees don’t speak English as their first language. When your meetings include attendees who don’t speak English as their first language, there are at least two big issues to consider if interpretation services aren’t offered: Some attendees may miss the messages and education that the company wants to get across, and some may feel a lack of inclusivity in the event.

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House of Blues Gets a Makeover

CSI DMC

A cool warehouse-style retreat on the Strip with reimagined vibes and views from every seat in the house? That sounds like the enticing $4.5 million renovation at House of Blues Restaurant & Bar at Mandalay Bay. The venue has spared no expense on redefining itself. The industrial framework of this iconic space blends the contemporary architecture of corrugated metal, aged steel, wood millwork, brick walls, riveted metal panels, and a copper still.

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Top Five Reasons to Host Your Meeting or Incentive in Chile

Global DMC partners

In between the Pacific Ocean and the Andes the long, narrow country of Chile can be found. Worldwide, this beautiful country is known for its wines and spectacular landscapes. However, Chile offers many more hidden treasures in a surprisingly relaxed atmosphere. This, combined with its high.

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Vendor Reveal: On the Rocks with Jessica Zivkovitch

CSI DMC

Jessica Zivkovitch, Marketing Manager (Mountain Division) with Beam Suntory, and local Las Vegas food & beverage aficionado has a new cocktail (and mocktail) to share, which pair nicely with a few of her favorite restaurant recommendations. Jessica shares, “Vegas has an incredible Chinatown just off the strip. Some of my favorite restaurants are District One, China Mama, Raku, Ichiza, Mian, Trattoria Nakamura Ya, Hobak Korena BBQ, Lamaii and Sparrow and Wolf.

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Applying Elements of Storytelling to Experience Design

ITA Group

Applying Elements of Storytelling to Experience Design. The art of storytelling is essential to the human experience. Stories bond us, sustaining across generations as a source of hope. They help us make sense of our lives and foster empathy for others. Marketers have seized upon this truth to build loyalty and drive revenue through compelling campaigns that signal shared values and alignment with their audience’s identity.

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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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A Unique Venue for You and 5556 of Your Friends

CSI DMC

The Dollar Loan Center, an $84 million-dollar, 200,000-square-foot arena has opened in Henderson, NV. A short drive from the Vegas bustle, the venue is home to the Henderson Silver Knights, the AHL affiliate of the Vegas Golden Knights. The arena sports a modern medieval theme (so fun!) and offers versatile, indoor/outdoor space with some unique features.

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6 best multistreaming platforms to use in 2022

InEvent

Video content has become a big deal these days. And if you are in the business of creating them, you want to reach as many audiences as possible. To do that, you want to consider multistreaming. What is multistreaming We will explain multistreaming briefly, but first, let’s deal with streaming. Streaming is to transport video … Post 6 best multistreaming platforms to use in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Connect, collaborate and celebrate at the Exotic Wedding Planning Conference in Ras Al Khaimah

Travel Daily News

The fastest growing Emirate plays host for the 11 th edition of the global wedding conference in 2023.

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Qeysary DMC for your M.I.C.E Events in Iran

Global DMC Alliance

The post Qeysary DMC for your M.I.C.E Events in Iran appeared first on GDA - Global DMC Alliance.

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Las Vegas Update

CSI DMC

W e have a faint memory of Vegas being quiet. Well, that’s done. The CSI DMC team has been getting their steps in on and off the Strip, producing more inspiring events and elevated experiences than ever! A lot has changed in the last few years, and as Kristin Wilson, Director of Sales with CSI DMC in Las Vegas, shares, “I love nothing more than a good deep dive with clients who want to experience Las Vegas, now.

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3-DAY FRANCE ROADSHOW

Global DMC Alliance

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“It’s Hard to Find the Words…”

CSI DMC

[link]. “It’s hard to find the words”. When two waves of leadership from Highgate Hospitality Investment and Management were finally able to get together in Las Vegas this spring, it was bound to be an unforgettable experience. As one attendee shared with the CSI DMC team, “It’s hard to find the words to express how happy I am to be here!” .

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10 Strategies to Retain Happy, Satisfied Employees

Gavel International

Reading Time: 5 minutes According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, nearly 16.8 million people quit their jobs between October 2021 and January 2022. (1) Even more alarming is a Gallup report that found that 48% of American employees are actively job searching or watching for another opportunity to come along. (2) Interestingly enough, Gartner (3) identified three drivers that are attributed to people leaving their jobs: Related to Work Experience: Lack of recognition, lack of managerial

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Travel Agency Inventory System: Main Sources and Management Aspects

AltexSoft Travel

Travel agencies serve as intermediaries between travel products suppliers who want to expand their customer reach and travelers who want to see what their options are and book a number of travel services from one convenient interface. To make it possible, a travel business has to have access to multiple suppliers and present most up-to-date travel information such as current availability, rates, and so on.

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How to Make Hybrid Events More Sustainable

Meeting Tomorrow

As many planners found over the last two years, there are dozens of hybrid events benefits, including sustainability. A study by researchers at Cornell found that events and conferences with 50% in-person participation (and 50% virtual) have the potential to slash overall carbon footprint and energy use by two-thirds. Does this mean hybrid events will be the panacea for reducing the carbon emissions from the events industry?