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Why CMPs Matter More Than Ever

Smart Meetings

Editor’s Note: We asked Amy Calvert , CEO of Events Industry Council, to share her perspective on how meeting professionals are evolving to meet the needs of post-pandemic era events and why professional designations like CMPs are changing to support that shift. Now, more than ever, we must unite to inspire our workforce and be the “great explainers and advocates” as to why our industry matters.

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Mitigating the Risks of Returning to In-Person Meetings

Motivation Excellence

The old saying goes, “The Only Constant in Life Is Change.” [Heraclitus] That certainly has been true of late in the travel and hospitality industry. On a daily basis, we account for all types of uncertainty in the planning of all of our incentive travel programs, meetings and events. In a recent article about returning to in-person events, Brenda Rivers writes, “It seems insurmountable to balance the creation of successful, engaging and motivating live events with the constantly evolving elemen

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Destination Success – the Factors and Actors

Solimar International

Destination success is often synonymized with its popularity and high visitor numbers. Places like Paris, New York, Rome, and Bangkok are destinations that rush to mind… but are they convincing examples of destination success? What really defines a destination’s success, and who is responsible for it? . Tourism is a dynamic and highly complex sector that manifests itself differently in every global destination.

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Julie wrote a new post, Another hot destination re-opening for events and conferences - RUSSIA!

I-Meet

Like many countries, Russia is anxious for in-person meetings and events to resume to pre-COVID levels. In fact, there have been a few noteworthy events and programs in Russia in 2021. The country is also serious.

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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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IHG Plants Fourth Crowne Plaza Flag in Atlanta

Business Traveler USA

IHG Hotels and Resorts has announced the opening of the Crowne Plaza Atlanta NE – Norcross. The 244-room hotel is the fourth property to fly the Crowne Plaza flag in the greater Atlanta area. Located around 20 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, and around two miles from Atlanta Technology Park, the hotel, which was previously the Garden Plaza Atlanta, is undergoing a $20 million renovation to become the first four-star property in Norcross.

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How to Brief a Photographer for Tourism Businesses & Destinations

Tourism eSchool

Home. How to Brief a Photographer for Tourism Businesses & Destinations. By Lachlan Swan. Published on September 30, 2021. Your place is amazing. It’s beautiful, unique and you could spend all day telling people how incredible the experience is that awaits them. But words can be pretty black and white, and now more than ever you need to show your ideal customers just how awesome you are visually.

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Call for Speakers Extended!

Special Events

New deadline for session proposals is October 8th, 2021.

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Students want to learn more about sustainability: Key findings from the PIR survey

EHL Insights

In January 2021, Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) participated in the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) created by students, for students, with the rewarding objective of contributing as a lever of change for transformation and improvement in business schools around the world. At EHL, the Sustainability Committee*, with the help of the student council, decided to launch the PIR survey, the first assessment of global business schools, to give students the chance to evaluate their own school on how it

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How MoMA PS1 Blurs the Line Between Museum and Music Venue

Eventbrite

Want to hear more from MoMA PS1? Attend RECONVENE Sessions to hear directly from the museum on launching a successful event series. Photo of HoodCelebrityy, Warm Up 2017. Photo by: Scott Hoffmann. Technicolor latex foam seeped out of windows and down ladders leaning against an abandoned building in Long Island City, Queens. Empty, dilapidated auditorium rooms […].

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GDP Webinars: On-Demand Videos Available Here!

Global DMC partners

From September to December, we're hosting weekly webinars about everything from contract negotiation, staffing challenges, and health & sanitation to the latest updates and what you can expect when planning events in different regions around the globe.

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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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As Passenger Numbers Rise, Airport Satisfaction Drops

Business Traveler USA

Although airports have maintained historically strong customer satisfaction scores throughout the pandemic, those numbers dropped significantly through the second and third quarters of 2021. According to the J.D. Power 2021 North America Airport Satisfaction Study, the combination of steadily rising passenger volumes and shuttered coffee shops and eateries caused the decrease in satisfaction.

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15 Key Travel Advisories Announced in September

Travel Pulse

The State Department issued dozens of travel advisories in September with a vast majority warning of the ongoing COVID-19 threat.

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Element adds Zoho Expense to its portfolio of travel technology for TMCs and corporates

Travel Daily News

Travel is a category of Expense Management, Element now supports TMCs and their clients with Expense software.

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DES Course | Module 1 | Expert Hour

Convene by PCMA

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 1 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Creating a timeline, building a plan, and understanding your attendee and stakeholder needs are the first and most important steps for producing a successful digital event.

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Mark posted an update in the group i-Meet Meeting & Event Professionals: And speaking of Hybrids -- see Dreamforce. 1,200 onsite, [?]

I-Meet

And speaking of Hybrids — see Dreamforce. 1,200 onsite, 165,000 online. Live sessions on the main stage were being live-streamed around the world for the first time through the company’s new streaming service, reaching participants in more than 20 countries. [link].

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DES Course | Module 2 | Expert Hour

Convene by PCMA

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 2 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Business planning is a critical component of your digital event, and your project charter helps align your event with your organization’s priorities.

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Who's News in Special Events for September 30, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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DES Course | Module 3 | Expert Hour

Convene by PCMA

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 3 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Learn how to design content for your digital event audiences. Design your event agenda and sessions to engage your audience. Best practices for managing event speakers for virtual and hybrid events.

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Who's News in Special Events for September 29, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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DES Course | Module 4 | Expert Hour

Convene by PCMA

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 4 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Plan your production process and evaluate digital event platforms. Design attendee, speaker, and exhibitor experiences with best practices to drive engagement.

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Hybrid Event Production: Let’s Talk AV & Equipment!

Endless Events

Can you feel that, event planner? It’s the dawn of the hybrid event era! The virtual revolution paved the way to greater accessibility and inclusivity , so it goes without saying that virtual events are here to stay. Meanwhile, in-person events are making a comeback. So, which one will prevail? Well, this is not an argument, so there’s no need to pick sides.

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DES Course | Module 5 | Expert Hour

Convene by PCMA

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 5 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Build a robust digital event marketing plan with objectives, actions, and measurement. Use social media, video, email, and content to drive engagement with different segments of your audience.

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DES Course | Module 6 | Expert Hour

Convene by PCMA

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 6 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Return on Investment (ROI) for your digital events. Determine how to evaluate event revenues, content, and attendee satisfaction KPIs.