Smart Meetings
JANUARY 13, 2022
Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) returned in-person in Las Vegas this week despite an increase in Covid-19 cases globally due to the more contagious, but less severe Omicron variant by stressing safety, inclusion and transparency. An estimated 2,500 people registered to be in-person at CAESARS FORUM Sunday through Wednesday and 600 virtually.
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 13, 2022
Indra Nooyi, former CEO and chairman of PepsiCo, speaks with CL22 host Holly Ransom. Nooyi appeared as a hologram on the Main Stage via technology that events have put to use more than ever in the past two years. (Jacob Slaton Photography). If you were to name one thing that has changed about the digital audience’s expectations during 2021, what would it be?
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Travel Pulse
JANUARY 13, 2022
Effective February 15, all visitors to Belize will be required to apply for and purchase Belize Travel Health Insurance, a mandatory policy designed to help protect travellers against medical and non-medical expenses if they test positive for COVID-19 during their stay.
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 13, 2022
in a recent newsletter, Priya Parker described how she connected online event participants via the platform chat box. Priya Parker, author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters , is a conflict-resolution facilitator who, over the last two years, has brought thousands of people online, both for events she herself has convened and as a facilitator for other organizations.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Special Events
JANUARY 13, 2022
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Redfin
JANUARY 13, 2022
Known for its thriving coffee culture, natural beauty, and booming tech hub, Seattle, WA is attracting people from all over the country looking for a taste of the Pacific Northwest lifestyle. Throw in ample career opportunities and an eco-conscious culture, and it’s no surprise why these sought-after Seattle neighborhoods boast a competitive housing market. .
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Business Traveler USA
JANUARY 13, 2022
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will launch new nonstop service between London Heathrow and Austin, TX, beginning on May 25. The four times weekly service will operate Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The service will operate aboard a 787-9 Dreamliner with 31 Upper Class; 35 Premium; and 192 Economy Delight, Classic and Light seats. Flights will depart Austin at 6:05 PM and arrive London at 9:00 AM the following day, with return flights departing London at 11:35 AM and arriving in Austin a
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 13, 2022
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Artesha C. Moore. Association Forum has announced Artesha C. Moore, CAE, FASAE, as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 14. Moore currently serves as vice president, affiliation, engagement and membership for the American Geophysical Union. In addition to creating meaningful engagement opportunities for members and the broader earth and space sciences community, her focus has been on developing strategic plans
Business Traveler USA
JANUARY 13, 2022
JetBlue has launched its Sustainable Travel Partners program, offering solutions to help corporate customers meet their own organization’s sustainability targets. The program includes a suite of resources to help customers curb their business travel emissions. Through the initiative, corporate partners have access to these tools: 1. JetBlue-generated sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) certificates to reduce business travel emissions. 2.
Convene by PCMA
JANUARY 13, 2022
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. Feeling Overwhelmed? Start a Someday-Maybe-Later List. Making conscious choices to set aside or postpone tasks helps remove some of the immediate stressors so you can focus on what’s most critically important, writes researcher and life coach Stacy Kim for WIRED.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Business Traveler USA
JANUARY 13, 2022
IHG Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of the Hotel Indigo Minneapolis Northstar Downtown. The property, located in the heart of downtown Minneapolis, first opened in 1962 as the independent Northstar Hotel and was most recently the Crowne Plaza. In addition to its 218 guest rooms, the Hotel Indigo will also offer a neighborhood restaurant and bar, a fitness center and a business center.
DCI
JANUARY 13, 2022
Travel publicists are constantly working to provide a clear way to tell their destination CEOs, we’re doing our job. It’s not always easy, but despite the headwinds the travel PR industry is creating new PR measurements, means and norms for quantifying successes and results. Unlike advertising, where you pay for what you get, there is an art to editorial placement.
Redfin
JANUARY 13, 2022
Thinking of buying a house? Consider house-hunting in Richmond, VA. The River City is well-known for its history and role in the Civil War, commemorated with interesting museums and historical sites, lively food scene, and easy access to the James River. Combined with a growing job market and affordable housing, it’s no wonder why people are flocking to this vibrant city. .
Endless Events
JANUARY 13, 2022
New year, new Event Brew episodes! We’re kicking off the year in Thuy and Will’s company – Dustin and Nick had to take a raincheck. Excited for the year ahead, they talk about business strategy for events and planning in these uncertain times. They talk about what event strategy means to them, who is involved in the decision-making process, and share how they go about creating a business strategy at their own respective workplaces.
AltexSoft Travel
JANUARY 13, 2022
The pandemic forever changed people’s traveling habits. More than a quarter ( 28 percent ) of travelers have stayed at a private rental on their 2021 summer vacation. And eight out of ten of those travelers expect to stay in rentals for at least half of future trips. Influenced by the need to control their COVID exposure and having to travel only locally, people have unknowingly shifted the accommodation market share.
ITA Group
JANUARY 13, 2022
Are You Overlooking These Critical Channel Partner Training & Enablement Components? Launching or assessing an active channel incentive program includes many considerations, from evaluating different earning structure concepts, to mapping out an effective communication strategy, to deciding on the right mix of motivational awards—just to name just a few.
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