Wed.Aug 04, 2021

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From Button Boxes To Chats: Audience Response Systems Through Time!

Endless Events

One of the hottest topics in the events industry nowadays is hybrid and virtual audience engagement. But as the Event Tech Podcast highlights today, you can’t really talk about audience engagement without including audience response systems in the conversations. After all, the best way to learn what makes our beloved attendees tick is to simply ask them.

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Vici Properties to Acquire MGM Casino Hotels

Smart Meetings

In a move that might spur major expansion of MGM Hotels & Resorts and makes a real estate investment trust (REIT) one of the high rollers of Las Vegas, Vici Properties will acquire MGM Growth Properties (MGP) for $17.2 billion. When the agreement is complete, Vici, a REIT, will have a value of $45 billion and will have subsumed the 15 mostly Las Vegas-based resorts owned by MGP, including Park MGM Las Vegas; New York New York Las Vegas Hotel & Casino; and Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa

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Business Travel’s Return Will Be Cautious and Client-Centered

Business Traveler USA

Deloitte’s Corporate Travel Survey, Return to a World Transformed: How the Pandemic is Reshaping Corporate Travel , sees a slow, cautious return to business travel, bounded by considerations like pandemic restrictions abroad and corporate mandates to return to in-office work after over a year of working during lockdown COVID-19 restrictions. Key takeaways of the report: After more than a year of cancelled meetings, conferences and tradeshows, and closed workspaces, business travel will accelerat

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New and Renovated: To Lands Far, Far Away

Smart Meetings

Monastero Arx Vivendi , Lake Garda, Italy. Opened in June, this 40-room luxury hotel was once home to a 17th-century order of devout nuns. The simplicity of its monastic aesthetics has been maintained, now infused with amenities for the modern nomad. A star feature is its spa, composed of seven cubes of glass that open into private courtyards. Treatments take inspiration from the surrounding foliage, using medicinal plants and herbs to soothe, while monastic practices influence the ionized body

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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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What Planners Need to Include in a Pre-Event Communication Plan

Stova

The word of the day is preparation. If the past year has taught us anything, the power of preparation is one lesson that should not be overlooked. Clear, effective, and comprehensive pre-event communication is more important than ever, especially now in the midst of evolving situations. Whether your event is in-person, hybrid or virtual, a successful pre-event communication plan not only helps everyone involved prepare and set expectations, but it also creates a sense of safety and security for

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Hilton’s Luxury Portfolio Expands in Mexico

Business Traveler USA

Hilton Hotels and Resorts has added three all-inclusive resort properties to its portfolio in Mexico: the Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, the Hilton Tulum All-Inclusive Resort, and the Conrad Tulum. Hilton Vallarta Riviera Resort. Situated between the beaches of the Bay of Banderas and the Sierra Madres Mountain, the 444-room Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort is set to convert in the fourth quarter of 2021.

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How we solve manual errors and create better, more reliable content feeds for travel channels

Leonardo

Our technology makes it easier for travel channels to receive higher quality hotel media. Using a simple interface with robust, hospitality-specific features, hotels upload content for distribution to hundreds of travel channels. One hotel chain customer, OYO Hotels & Homes, reported a 20% increase in OTA rankings after onboarding their properties.

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Listing Agent, Selling Agent, Seller’s Agent: What’s the Difference?

Redfin

Keeping track of the differences between a listing agent, selling agent, seller’s agent, and even buyer’s agent can be a bit challenging, so learning to quickly recognize what these terms refer to in real estate can help you move forward confidently with buying or selling your home. Below we’ve broken down what each of these terms means in real estate, the differences between them, and their expected responsibilities.

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Marilyne wrote a new post, From the Hunt for Pomegranate to Street Art - Malaga is a Must-See City

I-Meet

Spain is one of my favorite vacation spots in Europe. The mild climate, the easy access from the United States, the beautiful beaches, and the lifestyle are all contributing to unique experiences only found in.

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Virtual Events: InEvent’s Complete Guide

InEvent

Everything you need to know about virtual events Virtual events are events that take place online. Instead of gathering and consuming content at an in-person event, virtual events allow attendees to join the event from wherever they are – their homes, office, another country, etc. More and more companies and organizations have pivoted to online … Post Virtual Events: InEvent’s Complete Guide showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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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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Marilyne wrote a new post, Prioritizing Mental Health and Emotional Intelligence, Building Feel-good Moments into Events at IMEX 2021

I-Meet

The physical distancing measures necessitated by the pandemic over the past year have resulted in a severe withdrawal from the patterns of daily life, necessitating significantly reduced contact with other people.

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Brazil’s Azul Adopts eVTOL Technology

Business Traveler USA

Brazilian domestic carrier Azul and electric aircraft manufacturer Lilium Air Mobility have announced a $1 billion deal to establish a network of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft across the country. The agreement would create a strategic alliance between the two companies, with Azul purchasing and operating 220 seven-seater Lilium Jets beginning in 2025.

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WTTC Calls on UK To Remove Confusing Traffic Light System

Travel Pulse

The organization recommends allowing vaccinated travelers in from more countries.

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Who's News in Special Events for August 5, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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Diane Conley posted an update: Vaccine Mandates Are Gaining Some Ground at [?]

I-Meet

Vaccine Mandates Are Gaining Some Ground at Events… Vaccine Mandates Are Gaining Some Ground at Events.

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Why and How to Audit Your Website

The Abbi Agency

Performing a website audit is a critical step when it comes to understanding a critical piece of your marketing funnel, whether you’re seeing tons of traffic and conversions or none at all. A site audit is the best way to identify and understand issues that could be impacting your site’s performance and efficiency. Even if you’re seeing a steady flow of traffic, your site might not be performing at its full potential.

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What Do Home Appraisers Look for In a House to Determine Its Value?

Redfin

You found the house, and you and the seller have agreed on a sale price. Congratulations. Now it’s full steam ahead to closing, right? Not so fast. Some very important steps to the home buying process are just ahead, and one of those is the home appraisal. Read on to learn exactly what home appraisers look for in determining the value of a house. What are home appraisals used for?