Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2023

Increased activity in the Americas sign of shift in hospitality industry trends What if we told you that across Latin America, the number of guest rooms in the hotel construction pipeline topped 90,000, a 2% increase over last year, led by the growing hospitality footprint in Mexico City? How about the news that 283 projects totaling more than 37,000 guest rooms are in some stage of planning or building in Canada, a 10% increase in projects and a 5% increase in the rooms pipeline since last year

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ETC Corporate

MAY 24, 2023

Today, the European Travel Commission (ETC) is launching its Climate Action Plan. To address the urgency of climate action, the plan commits to halve emissions generated by ETC’s operations by 2030, as well as to support engagement in climate action among its member National Tourism Organisations (NTOs), and lead the way for tourism stakeholders in Europe.

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Smart Meetings

MAY 24, 2023

Non-traditional meeting breaks offer big opportunity for meeting profs Your attendees finished one meeting session and have about a half hour to reset for the next. Their time is their own, whether they want to head back to their hotel room, grab a quick bite off site or explore the area on their own. This presents meeting planners with a unique opportunity to create activities and spaces for their attendees that keep them engaged and entertained, even outside of the central event.

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Maritz Global Events

MAY 24, 2023

As we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity this week, it’s a wonderful time to acknowledge and celebrate the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Maritz as part of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts. Created to provide a community-driven space for support and feedback, our employee resource groups ensure we honor the individuality and needs of all employees.

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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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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

The post Marina Bay Sands deepens ties with MICE industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Marina Bay Sands’ award-winning Sands Expo and Convention Centre has deepened its relationship with two MICE professional bodies – Events Industry Council (EIC) and Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) – to create strategic partnerships that will shape the future of the industry.

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Skift Meetings

MAY 24, 2023

Skift Take: Registration can make or break an event, and even the finest venue, speakers, and content will not neutralize dispassionate staff and unwelcoming, long lines. Here is how to improve the process.

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Tourism Tiger

MAY 24, 2023

Congratulations, tour operator: you have a new website. Time to relax and enjoy the fruits of your hard work? You can decide, but I’d say that you’ve only arrived at the starting line – not the finishing line.

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Travel Daily Media

MAY 24, 2023

The post Top meeting destinations and MICE hotels in APAC appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Cvent has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia Pacific. These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa – were compiled based on sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the world’s largest venue-sourcing platforms.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2023

Project SPARK is a once in a generation opportunity for the business events industry to understand and define how a disruptive technology will shape our chosen profession — the business events industry.

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Special Events

MAY 24, 2023

The annual fundraising event was held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles

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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.

Maritz Global Events

MAY 24, 2023

As we celebrate World Day for Cultural Diversity this week, it’s a wonderful time to acknowledge and celebrate the Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Maritz as part of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) efforts. Created to provide a community-driven space for support and feedback, our employee resource groups ensure we honor the individuality and needs of all employees.

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EHL Insights

MAY 24, 2023

The tea market reflects the quality of its product: it is discreet, differentiated and in good health. After water, tea is one of the most drunk beverages in the world. Yet the tea market seems far from having reached a maturity but keeps expanding and is now targeting Gen Z. In this short article we assess the tea market and we sketch the future trends and challenges faced by the expanding tea industry.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2023

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Jill Lackey Jill Lackey has joined Visit Salt Lake (VSL) as convention sales director, pursing citywide conventions in the education, cultural, social welfare, and trade/business/commercial markets. Lackey worked for 22 years at Snowbird, where she held multiple sales-related positions, most recently as senior sales manager handling an eight-state region.

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Redfin

MAY 24, 2023

Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey through the exquisite food scene of Malibu ? Perhaps you’re a local searching for new gastronomic delights or you’re contemplating a move to this coastal paradise; either way the dining options in this city are nothing short of extraordinary. From oceanfront establishments boasting breathtaking views to cozy hidden gems tucked away in the hills, this Redfin article is your guide to 6 of the most popular restaurants in Malibu.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

MAY 24, 2023

Candidates for the 2024 NACE National Board of Directors have been announced! Elections will be held at the NACE Experience Conference for Catering and Events, July 23-25 in Dallas, Texas.

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Redfin

MAY 24, 2023

Nestled on the southern shore of Lake Erie, Cleveland, OH, is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a bustling arts scene. From its iconic sports teams to its world-class museums, Cleveland offers an array of experiences that should be on everyone’s bucket list. Whether you’re browsing Redfin for an apartment in Cleveland , or looking to buy a home , read on to find out if Cleveland could be the perfect place for you to settle into. 1.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

MAY 24, 2023

Happy AAPI Month! Read to learn more about Jo Ann M.

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Bizzaboo

MAY 24, 2023

Looking for promotional inspiration? This list features event invitation email examples that show what goes into turning invites into attendees. How do you create the perfect invitation email? The short answer: There is no such thing as a perfect email. That said, email marketing success is possible when you craft an email around a goal, such as generating event registrations or downloading a new piece of content.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 24, 2023

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. Why Employers Must Invest in Workplace Relationships to Avert the ‘Loneliness Epidemic’ As WorkLife reports, the U.S. is facing a loneliness and isolation epidemic, according to the Surgeon General.

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