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Louisville Experience Checked All the Boxes

Smart Meetings

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Others for their natural beauty, and still others for their dynamic business credentials. Louisville, Kentucky—birthplace of Muhammad Ali—on the banks of the Ohio River, checked all those boxes. Smart Meetings brought top meeting professionals to The Galt House the same week Berkshire Hathaway hosted 5,000 real estate professionals at 300,000-square-foot Kentucky International Convention Center.

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Position on the European Commission’s new regulation on EU Digital COVID Certificate

ETC Corporate

70 public and private travel and tourism organisations propose several amendments to the new EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation with the aim to secure the freedom of movement across the continent and guarantee harmonised rules when the Certificate is in use. The European Tourism Manifesto alliance, the voice of the travel and tourism sector in Europe, welcomes the European Commission’s.

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Business Event Profs Are Better Together

Smart Meetings

The global pandemic is a topic that persists and is consistent only in its inconsistency. The obstacles and opportunities have continued to evolve as have the roles of everyone in the business events industry. This evolution has been arguably more intense in the past two years than in the collective past. As we come out on the other side, one thing is clear: business event strategists and destination organization partners really aren’t that different.

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Force Majeure: Negotiating a Common Clause in Uncommon Times

Convene by PCMA

“The Future of Force Majeure” was among the most well-attended sessions at Convening Leaders 2022. (Jacob Slaton Photography). “The Future of the Force Majeure: Negotiating Contracts Amid Uncertainty” was such a popular session at Convening Leaders 2022 that the breakout room at Caesars Forum quickly filled to capacity and in-person attendees had to join the online audience to participate.

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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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Louisville Experience Checked All the Boxes

Smart Meetings

Some destinations rise to the top of meeting bucket lists because of their history. Others for their natural beauty, and still others for their dynamic business credentials. Louisville, Kentucky—birthplace of Muhammad Ali—on the banks of the Ohio River checked all those boxes. Smart Meetings brought top meeting professionals to The Galt House the same week Berkshire Hathaway hosted 5,000 real estate professionals at 300,000-square-foot Kentucky International Convention Center.

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10 Questions to Ask When Choosing an Event Format

Stova

Congratulations on all you’ve accomplished. Your virtual events drive engagement sky-high. Your hybrid conferences achieve incredible reach. And you’re a real pro at delivering immersive in-person experiences. Now the big question is how do you choose the best format for your next event?

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Chile Updates Entry Requirements

Travel Pulse

Chile has changed its entry requirements, no longer requiring travelers to test again upon entry into the country.

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Pros Share Six Signs It's Time to Rethink your Event Offerings

Special Events

For businesses to keep up, entrepreneurs must adapt their offerings and ensure their target audience doesn’t get bored.

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Canada Dropping Testing Protocols for Vaccinated Travelers

Travel Pulse

Tourists arriving before April 1 must still have a valid pre-entry test.

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Cultivating Collaborations with DMCs to Drive International Luxury Travel

DCI

2022 NTTW: The Future of Travel from U.S. Travel on Vimeo. Tourism boards are learning new lessons left and right, but a big one to put at the top of the list involves the international travel trade and, more specifically, converting business from the international luxury travel market. For DMOs this means knowing the power of your local DMCs. Know Your DMCs.

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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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Martin Wilcox appointed Global Sustainability Co-ordinator

Travel Daily News

Wilcox will coordinate the agency’s global ongoing efforts to streamline internal corporate social responsibility and environment/sustainable practices developing best practices that can be applied not only internally but in strategic meeting and event design.

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The challenges of sustainable development in Hospitality gender equality

EHL Insights

Professor at EHL Hospitality Business School, Dr Sowon Kim is interested in questions of equality at work and sexual harassment. Her commitment to these issues was born after seeing an exhibition on EHL alumni in executive positions in the industry – all of them men.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Shane Jackson, Caryn Mousley, Anthony Nelson, and Nicholas Rigas. The Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) has announced several promotions and a new hire. Shane Jackson has joined PHLCVB as national accounts manager for the Northeast market. A more than 20-year veteran of the Philadelphia tourism and hospitality industry, Jackson previously served as senior sales executive for the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

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Event Planning & Politics: When Client’s Values Don’t Align

Endless Events

As our worlds continuously grow more uncertain and hectic, the Event Brew podcast doesn’t run out of hot topics to address. They’ve recently covered planning disruption-proof events in times of uncertainty. This week, however, they tackle another pressing and complex topic, inspired by a message from a loyal listener: the crossroads between event planning and politics.

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

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. How to Prepare for Job Interviews in the Metaverse. Even in a virtual environment, communicating your experience, qualifications, and skillset clearly and presenting yourself articulately will continue to be paramount, says Fast Company.

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