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A Master’s in Meetings and Events Gives New Meaning to Emotional Intelligence

Smart Meetings

Editor’s Note : Smart Meetings reached out to San Diego State University alumnus Anthony Bollotta to discuss the benefits of furthering your career via education. . Like every one of us who somehow found their way into the meeting and event industry lightyears before the fundamentals of our work were formatted into curriculum-based certification and undergraduate programs, I was on my own to determine how to utilize my skills and learnings to best support clients.

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MICE Events: Meetings in a Post-Pandemic World

Traveler's Q

Now that the coronavirus is losing momentum and restrictions are easing on corporate travel, business events are resuming around the world. The pandemic has forced many event planners to implement new procedures to help facilitate safety for MICE attendees. In this article we will tell you about the changes in event planning spurred by the pandemic, and what you can expect when you attend your next business event.

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TWT: Delta’s Terminal C Opens at LaGuardia, Canada Remains Covid-Cautious

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Delta Cuts Ribbon on Tech-filled Terminal C at LaGuardia. Delta Airlines has cut the red ribbon on its new LaGuardia Airport (LGA) Terminal C, part of a $4 billion spend on improvements at the airport, including the airline’s largest Delta Sky Club.

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Hyatt announces milestone development plans for Hyatt Centric Edinburgh Haymarket

Travel Daily News

Located in the heart of the city, the full-service lifestyle property will mark the first Hyatt hotel in Scotland and second Hyatt Centric hotel in the United Kingdom.

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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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Childcare at Events Remains Expensive and Still Hard to Come By

Skift Meetings

While the pandemic wreaked havoc on the event industry, companies that provide childcare at meetings are among those who suffered the most from the lack of live events. Those still in business say that demand is booming again, but staffing shortages and soaring costs on everything from wages to shipping mean that childcare services are much more of a big-ticket budget item than before.

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The Value of Implementing Gamification vs. Points Rewards Programs

ITA Group

The Value of Implementing Gamification vs. Points Rewards Programs. What drives motivation and behavior is a sense of recognition and competition. Savvy incentive programs address this by adding gamification to their strategy to help increase engagement, create a sense of community and boost brand loyalty. These programs often use points as rewards to facilitate gamification. .

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New Orleans Is Built to Host EduCon 2022

Convene by PCMA

This year marks a period of strong growth for the New Orleans and New Orleans & Company, and the momentum will only continue. As the city kicks off PCMA EduCon 2022 June 5-8 at the Hyatt Regency, attendees can experience the many ways in which it is Built to Host. New Orleans’ distinctive culture and community, paired with teams of experienced hospitality experts, allow the city to welcome visitors with a mix of hometown friendliness and a tradition of professionalism when executing large-sc

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

Redfin

Known for its live music scene and the plethora of amazing cuisines, it’s no wonder Austin, TX, has become a popular migration destination. This lively city is full of beautiful parks, lakes, and hikes in addition to the many vibrantly-designed restaurants, craft cocktail lounges, and cafes. Whether you’re checking out apartments for rent in Austin and just need a great spot for lunch, or you’re planning an upcoming trip and want to really experience what it’s like to live in Austin , we’ve got

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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. Gen Z Doesn’t Want to Go Back to the Office Without These 3 Things. For most people at the outset of their careers, personal development and enrichment are deeply important. This desire to speak openly with teammates and develop in-person work relationships is in fact one thing Gen Z wants.

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Newbie podcasters might have a tech savior

MeetingPool

Audio player loading…. Managing a podcast could get a lot simpler thanks to Focusrite and its soon-to-be-released Vocaster series.The Vocaster One and Vocaster Two (opens in new tab) are both audio interfaces with features that specifically help podcast hosts with their audio setup. By and large, the devices share the same software and have similar hardware with the Vocaster Two offering double the inputs.Hardware differencesOn the Vocaster One, you’ll find a mic input for an XLR cable, headphon

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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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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Joele Brew Hatton. The Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau has named Joele Brew Hatton as director of national accounts. Hatton has more than 15 years of experience in hospitality, most recently serving as associate director of sales for the Omni Dallas Hotel. In her new role, Hatton will support the sales efforts and operations of the Arlington CVB sales team.

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New Research: Six Signs of Hope for Events Industry Recovery

DCI

In-person events are poised for a speedy comeback, if the data has anything to say about it, which means a meetings industry recovery is in full swing. Since 2016, DCI has collaborated as research partners with the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC) to produce the Meeting Room of the Future study. The report unpacks the outlook of global meeting planners and industry specialists, providing insight into the constantly evolving world of corporate events. .

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Redesigned Incentive Travel Index launches at IMEX Frankfurt

Travel Daily News

FICP, IRF and SITE Foundation, along with research partner Oxford Economics, launch incentive travel survey with new name and identity.

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Who's News for June 2, 2022

Special Events

Special events business news

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New ways of travelling and digital innovation are fuelling the shift to a membership economy

Travel Daily News

Hoteliers must understand how consumer behaviour is changing to protect their future in an uncertain travel landscape.

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50 Conference Video Editing Tips You Need for Better Event Videos

PlannerWire

So, Bob and I are doing a little Plannerwire housekeeping and it is just AMAZING what you will find buried in the virtual attic. This post was floating around in the drafts folder for almost four years but rather than delete it, I decided to dust it off because it is more relevant today than it was when it was first introduced. The growth of hybrid and virtual conferences and events means hours and hours of editing, in many cases, by people who have never had to edit video before. .