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Meeting Safety Trends in 2022

Smart Meetings

The New Year is upon us and as we look at 2022 for our meetings and group gatherings, we gaze into the future with bright eyes and positive grins and think, what the heck is going on? We’re moving into year three of what will most likely be a continuation of the dreaded ‘P’ word: pivoting. It’s not just Covid-19 (C19) and it’s much more than F&B , room blocks and hotel contracts.

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How to Unlock the Value of Event Data in 2022

Skift Meetings

The increasing use of event tech has given event profs access to a vast array of data. But are we using data to its full potential? By exploring key insights, we can unlock the power of data to deliver personalized event experiences of real value. Event technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the […]. The post How to Unlock the Value of Event Data in 2022 by SpotMe appeared first on [link].

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Best of 2021: Resources for Meeting Professionals

Smart Meetings

While events were being further hybridized, event tech was getting better and smarter. Now approaching the end of a year of recovery across industries—and with no end to hybrid meetings and events in sight—we’re taking a look back to our favorite programs and platforms. This year, meeting professionals and event tech experts have determined and developed a variety of resources for building, organizing and managing effective and compelling online and in-person gatherings—and those that fall in be

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Virtual Site Inspections Feel Like the Real Thing in Long Beach

Convene by PCMA

Site inspections are a crucial part of any convention planning process, so what do you do when you or your team can’t be there in person? At Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center (LBCEC), that’s no longer a problem. LBCEC’s entire campus is a fully functioning multi-camera, multi-space destination that makes executing blended events—and planning them—as turnkey as ever.

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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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Incentive Travel is Changing; Here’s What You Need to Know

Smart Meetings

“Everyone has a dog now,” Jenn Glynn, managing partner with Meeting Encore , stated this week in a conversation with Philip Eidsvold, vice president of strategic alliances at One10 , about the changing demands of attracting attendees to in-person incentive trips. The timely strategy session titled “ 2022 Incentive Trends & Wish List ” covered some of the unexpected shifts impacting incentive programs, including a desire to stay home with new pets and hobbies, people moving away from densely

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4 Ways to Add Some Adventure to Your San Diego Event

Convene by PCMA

Unique experiences are a stand-out on any event itinerary, whether it’s a team-building activity or a way to boost engagement. In San Diego, the perfect year-round weather and abundance of outdoor activities makes it easy to find an experience to suit your group’s preference—and do it safely. So, if you’re looking to include some opportunities for relaxation within a packed schedule or add some southern California-style adventure to your itinerary, San Diego has you covered no matter the season.

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20th Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards and 3rd Skål Biosphere Sustainable Lifestyle Special Award 2021

Travel Daily News

The Skål International Sustainable Tourism Awards, launched in 2002, are geared towards enhancing the visibility and grant recognition to entities from the Travel and Tourism industry.

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Puerto Rico Updates COVID-19 Entry Requirements

Travel Pulse

The US territory has shortened the testing window ahead of 2022.

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“InEvent’s new Live Studio feature brings TV magic to corporate virtual events”

InEvent

InEvent announced its new Live Studio feature to its growing list of innovative video-first solutions for corporate events and webinars. The InEvent Live Studio feature aims to bring the magic and variety of television to virtual and hybrid events, enabling companies to recreate a ‘TV-like experience’ for even their most demanding and sophisticated streams.

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South African Airways Clarifies Refund Process

Business Traveler USA

South African Airways is continuing to process ticket refunds through the Refund Accounting Department in their North America Regional Office for customers whose flights were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In an announcement, the airline informed travel advisors in the US and Canada to forward any refund requests for wholly unused or partially used tickets issued in the US via e-mail to: InsideSales@flysaa.com or FLLRefunds@flysaa.com.

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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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The third edition of Italy at Hand ends with a success

Travel Daily News

Among the crucial factors that set off the event’s success, one of the most important was the collaboration with YesMilano Convention Bureau and with AIM Group International, which allowed to open the doors of some of the most exclusive locations in the city.

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The Early Bird Deadline is Next Week!

Special Events

Submission deadline is December 31, 2021, by 6 p.m. Central Time/4 p.m. Pacific Time.

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Events Club Forum promises to be the Next Big Thing in event shows

Travel Daily News

Hotel partners that are welcoming the event buyers at their properties are among others, Marriott, Holiday Inn, Radisson Blu, Luxury Collection The Augustine, Vienna House, just to name a few of the 20 total hotel partners.

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Julie wrote a new post, Hotel Boom in Madrid – Unique Lifestyle Experiences  

I-Meet

The new Plaza de España is here. Two and a half years after its refurbishment began, this unique space has been revamped and is glorious. It is now being opened to the public, enabling residents of Madrid and v.

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World Travel Expo Miami announces first Global Partners

Travel Daily News

The event will be hosted by the Miami-Dade Aviation Department, with support from Miami-Dade County’s International Trade Consortium (ITC), the U.S.

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Omicron Is Now the Dominant COVID Strain in the US

Business Traveler USA

The omicron variant has become the dominant strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in the United States, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In a matter of days, the fast-moving COVID-19 variant is being blamed for 73 percent of new cases, an increase of nearly six times over the week before. In an effort to contain the high-transmissible omicron variant, governments around the world are racing to put new travel restrictions and lockdowns in place.