Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? The events team around Google Lunar X Prize, a $20 million, 10-year competition for scientists and students to be the first team to land a rover on the moon worked with Academy Award-winning directors to shoot a documentary with the stories behind each team, screened it at SXSW and hosted an after-party.

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ETC Corporate

JANUARY 25, 2022

Although consumers’ adoption of sustainable behaviour in tourism has been growing in the past years, research has shown that the global pandemic has driven more sustainable travel trends. Generally, travellers seem to be adopting greener options and paying closer attention to their impact on the environment and local communities. However, the willingness to adopt a more sustainable travel.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 25, 2022

When the creative brief from your initial event strategy session calls for brand and reputational impact, how do you measure if you are successful? The events team around Google Lunar X Prize, a $20 million, 10-year competition for scientists and students to be the first team to land a rover on the moon worked with Academy Award-winning directors to shoot a documentary with the stories behind each team, screened it at SXSW and hosted an after-party.

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Special Events

JANUARY 25, 2022

Balich Wonder Studio hosted a Candlelight Concert at Hegra (AlUla, Saudi Arabia), the UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for having more than 100 monumental tombs carved from rock formations.

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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

JANUARY 25, 2022

Tony Melis. Melis joined snöball event marketing, headquartered in Montreal, Quebec, as head of growth. The more-than-25-year management, accounting and strategy veteran most recently worked for Association des fabricants de meubles du Québec (AFMQ), a furniture manufacturing company in Montreal, as director of business strategies. Melis has previously been director of North American operations at key4events, a French hybrid event and digital tech company, vice president of business development

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 25, 2022

As the saying goes: When romance blooms, events boom. All right, maybe that’s not a saying (yet). But, in our event creators’ experience, it’s proven true. From Shuck-and-Sips to I Dig You terrarium therapy to self-love socials, February 14 brings out the goo-goo eyes, the good-good, and everything in between. Let’s face it: There have […].

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 25, 2022

How do you attract quality candidates when competition for the best is fierce? Put together an engaging recruitment event that gives your company an advantage.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 25, 2022

Food, glorious food. Long gone are the days when food was mostly about sustenance. Now foodies are everywhere and love the quest for a great meal. If you want to spice up your conference, showcase cuisine. Japan’s the place to do just that. Cities like Kobe, Osaka, and Hiroshima serve up not only all that you need to handle your business meeting, but some of the world’s finest foods.

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ITA Group

JANUARY 25, 2022

Engagement Strategies to Improve Call Center Culture & Retention. It’s no secret “The Great Resignation” is in full effect. According to ITA Group’s recent employee engagement study , 53% of employees surveyed are looking for a new job, and 43% don’t plan to be with their current employer within the next 12 months. And call centers are already feeling the impact.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 25, 2022

With the serene blue waters of the Intracoastal Waterway on one side and the bustling city of Fort Lauderdale on the other, the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center has plenty going for it. And now with phase one of the highly anticipated renovation and expansion complete, you can expect it to shine even more. A Successful Start.

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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.

Eventbrite

JANUARY 25, 2022

10 simple steps to sustainability, helping you understand – and minimise – the impact of your event on the environment.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 25, 2022

Photo credit: ©LILA PHOTO. When it comes to meetings in The Palm Beaches, you really can have it all. There’s everything in place to do business and unique off-site venues full of local flavor. That combination creates a perfect meeting experience. The Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach offers 350,000 square feet of meeting space, 100,000 square feet for exhibits, a 22,000 square feet ballroom and 19 breakout rooms.

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Travel Pulse

JANUARY 25, 2022

Travel across the European Union is set to reopen to the vaccinated.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 25, 2022

An outdoor yoga class at Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa. When gathering in Greater Phoenix, meeting attendees don’t have to put their wellness goals on hold. The serene beauty of the surrounding Sonoran Desert inspires hotels, resorts and meeting spaces to place an emphasis on health and balance. It’s the ideal destination for small groups interested in a wellness itinerary—as well as larger groups that want to ensure attendees have ample opportunity to stay energized

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Travel Pulse

JANUARY 25, 2022

Moe and more countries and destinations are being added to the lists.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 25, 2022

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains next to the largest inland lake in the western United States, Salt Lake City is a meeting destination that never rests on its laurels. This proudly eclectic city is part urban hot spot, part outdoor adventure hub, and always fully ready to delight planners and attendees alike with the unexpected. The spirit of progress runs strong here, and there is always something new and exciting in the works.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 25, 2022

Demand for travel medical insurance continues to be strong, with one company reporting 67 percent more policies sold for trips scheduled in 2022 compared to 2019. According to data from WorldTrips, a provider of travel medical and trip protection insurance products, demand is being driven as more destinations adopt travel insurance requirements for tourists as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year.

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FICP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Ah, January. A blank canvas of 12 months awaits, one which – if we listen to the experts – can empower us to shape it into the “Year of Our Dreams” (again). The world is our oyster, and we are.

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Executive Group Travel

JANUARY 25, 2022

Here are the top four things I always look for before moving forward with a room block for corporate groups. 1. Cumulative attrition: Ideally 20% of estimated room revenue, if not picked up you pay the difference. Most fair for both companies and hotels is the 20% is up until cutoff date (30 days before). Then if you have not used all 20% attrition, you can cancel up to 3% until check in day for emergencies.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 25, 2022

NH Hotel Group has announced plans to add ten hotels to its portfolio in Latin America, Europe and Asia over the course of 2022. The group, which is part of Minor Hotels, will open properties in Italy, Germany, Colombia, Argentina, China, UAE, Qatar and Chile under the NH Collection, Nhow, NH Hotels, and Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spa brands. NH Hotels.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 25, 2022

From world-class golf to animal adventures to private jeep tours through a majestic desert landscape, Greater Palm Springs is filled with opportunities for team engagement. Here are 5 unique team-building experiences that can help your group tap into the natural wonders found throughout Greater Palm Springs—and tap into their own well of inspiration while they’re at it.

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FICP

JANUARY 25, 2022

Ah, January. A blank canvas of 12 months awaits, one which – if we listen to the experts – can empower us to shape it into the “Year of Our Dreams” (again). The world is our oyster, and we are.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 25, 2022

Travelers from abroad arriving in England or Scotland who are fully vaccinated will no longer have to take the Day 2 COVID tests. According to an announcement from UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, the testing requirement will be dropped as of 4:00 AM on Friday, Feb. 11. Shapps’ announcement came after Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed plans to scrap the testing protocol for fully-vaccinated travelers arriving into England during a public event Monday morning.

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Gavel International

JANUARY 25, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Some of the world’s most active volcanoes are in Hawaii. There are important historical sites that bring to life the cultural, historical, and environmental forces which helped shape Hawaii. Hawaii is a unique place on Earth. It is easy to get lost in the islands ‘ beauty as you view the glimmering Pacific Ocean, the emerald valleys, and the golden sands of miles of beach.

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 25, 2022

As an event creator, you know more than anyone that putting on events requires significant investment, both in time and in money. Venues aren’t typically free, and the same can be said for speakers, presenters, support staff, audio systems, video systems, and the list can go on. Sponsorship can lend a certain air of respectability […].

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 25, 2022

“Your challenge every day is to surprise people [by coming up] with new ideas,” said Daniel Lamarre, the former CEO and now executive vice chair of the board at Cirque du Soleil, during a Convening Leaders 2022 session. (Jacob Slaton Photography) During the Convening Leaders 2022 session “Driving Innovation With Purpose: How to Make an Impact Through Creative Leadership,” Chantal Sturk-Nadeau, executive director, business events, Destination Canada, shared the stage at Las Vegas’ Caesars Forum w

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 25, 2022

If you’re an event organizer, you’re probably thinking about how you’re going to grow your business, deploy a marketing strategy that helps you reach new people, send better emails — or, wait: Who are those new people? How are they going to help you grow your business? What superhero is going to swoop in and help […].

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