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Pet-friendly Hotels for National Dog Month

Smart Meetings

There’s nothing better than coming home from work and your dog greeting you at the front door. But as life returns to normal, and travel begins to pick up again, so many people are having to leave their four-legged friends at home as they venture back into the outside world. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals , one in five U.S. households adopted a new cat or dog over the pandemic, and now, 22% of those owners worry about how their pets will impact their a

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Hotel Engine More Than Doubles Bookings in First Half of 2022, Plans for Rapid International Expansion

Hotel Engine

Fastest-growing hotel booking platform for business sees significant increase in membership; focus on product enhancement and innovations drives new business. DENVER – July 19, 2022 – Hotel Engine, the world’s largest Lodging Performance Network, today announced it more than doubled bookings on its platform in the first half of 2022, year over year.

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Hawaii Convention Center Brings More Mahalo to Mother Earth

Smart Meetings

Event planners and marketers looking to produce engaging experiences while reducing their overall carbon footprint can now do so in the heart of paradise: Hawaii. Hawaii Convention Center (HCC) is launching a first-of-its-kind program that ties restoring native trees to the island during meetings—for both in-person and virtual attendees. The program enables individual attendees to select and plant endemic and native trees as part of the center’s conservation program, Hoomalo—which translates to

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Discover Dynamic Dining and Cultural Attractions Just Steps Away from the Tampa Convention Center

Convene by PCMA

At the waterfront Sparkman Wharf, attendees can enjoy live music, craft cocktails and exciting indoor/outdoor entertainment venues. When meeting attendees step outside the waterfront Tampa Convention Center, they’ll find themselves in the heart of Tampa Bay’s dynamic entertainment, dining and cultural scene. The convention center occupies a prime location on the Tampa Riverwalk —the 2.6-mile path along the Hillsborough River that connects innovative outdoor dining spots, scenic parks, museums an

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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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Mess Hall: The Medicine D.C. Makers Needed

Eventbrite

“Find the pain point, and create the aspirin.” It was at an entrepreneurial conference that Al Goldberg — a longtime Washington, D.C. catering pro trying to branch out on his own — heard these words. He’d spent two full years trying to find a commercial kitchen, and had come up short. Oddly, it seemed like […].

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Corporate Retreats: The Offsite is Back On

Convene by PCMA

The 500-acre Cedar Lakes Estate in upstate NewYork has seen a huge bump in inquiries for corporate retreats — 150 percent more inquiries than in 2019. “If 2021 was the year of reemergence, 2022 is the year of reconnection,” said cofounder Lisa Karvellas. Recently, Sean Hoff received an inquiry that stood out to him. It was unusual and yet right on trend: A potential client wanted to take their team to Barcelona for what would be the company’s first-ever retreat in its 16-year history.

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PCMA Encourages Dialogue, Not Boycotts

Convene by PCMA

Over the years there have been numerous instances where decisions made by national and or local governments have conflicted with our personal values and individual human rights. These decisions are frustrating and as individuals or organizations, it is understandable why so many react hoping to effect change. In response to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade, and the resulting trigger laws throughout half the U.S., frustration and anger has reached a tipping point where many are

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The words we use for meetings matter

Conferences that Work

The words we use for meetings matter. Unfortunately, familiar terms often perpetuate conventional meeting thinking. By changing the words we use we can change how we think about events. Here are three examples of better words to use when talking about meetings. Read the full article at Conferences That Work The post The words we use for meetings matter appeared first on Conferences That Work.

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The Special Event Trends Upward

Special Events

Top trends seen at The Special Event 2022

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Get People Talking: Word-of-Mouth Marketing Tactics for Music Venues

Eventbrite

Now that live music events are back on the agenda across the country, eager music fans are excited to get back out in support of artists and venues. Now is the ideal time to start using word-of-mouth marketing tactics as part of your overall event promotion strategy and leverage your audience’s excitement and their networks. […].

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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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Five Reasons to Host Your Meeting or Incentive in Palm Springs, California

Global DMC partners

Palm Springs offers everything from golf, to Hummer tours. Breathtaking tram rides take you from the desert floor to mountain peaks in a matter of minutes. Impressive celebrity estates are open for custom designed evenings of elegance. It's no wonder Palm Springs has been well guarded by the.

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Building Back Smarter: The Value of Face-to-Face Corporate Events

BCD Meetings & Events

As we explored in this article , companies are in the process of re-evaluating how they manage their programs in order to build back smarter and rely on trusted partnerships. People are enthusiastically returning to face-to-face corporate events, and we are seeing a surge in the next three quarters now that it’s beginning to feel less risky to make plans.

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Hidden Gems in Chicago: Locals Reveal the City’s Most Underrated Spots

Redfin

If you’re wondering what’s it like living in Chicago , look no further. Famous for its culinary delights like the Chicago-style hot dog and deep-dish pizza, the Windy City has something to offer anyone. Did you recently buy a house or move into an apartment in Chicago ? There may be hidden gems waiting to be discovered right outside your door. .

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How to Keep Freeloaders Away From Your Event

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: Pirates can be lurking around the edges of your events poaching time and, in the worst-case scenario, business, from your attendees. There are ways to prevent these dubious characters from stealing your business. — Andrea Doyle Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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The Top 55 Event Experience Leaders of 2022: Meet the Influencers

Bizzaboo

Event professionals are among the most innovative and forward-thinking folks in the world. Even among this talented community, some individuals stand out by consistently challenging the status quo and pushing the industry forward. From up-and-coming talent to established voices, these event influencers have emerged as the Top Event Experience Leaders of 2022 based on your votes.

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