Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Force Majeure clause and employment classifications changes coming for MPs The legal nuances of meeting planning can be a bit overwhelming even for the seasoned planners. To offer some helpful insight in what areas to be on the lookout for, Smart Meetings sat down with Ty M. Sheaks, attorney, author and faculty legal advisor for International Association of Venue Managers to break down the major legal challenges meeting profs should be aware of in 2023.

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Dana Communications

APRIL 4, 2023

Who benefits from accessible tourism? Everyone does. More people get the opportunity to enjoy travel destinations they may not have been able to visit with ease (or at all) before. The tourism industry welcomes more visitors. New jobs become available in the travel sector. In fact, it’s quite likely that you or someone you know can benefit from more inclusive travel now or will in the foreseeable future.

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Endless Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Regular events are one of the best ways to boost your pharmaceutical brand. Whether you’re hosting a training, conference, product launch, board meeting, peer dinner, or investigator meeting, high-quality pharmaceutical events can put your business on the map. Regardless of your pharma brand’s size, events can be a brilliant addition to your marketing mix, boosting awareness, engagement, and sales.

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MeetingsNet

APRIL 4, 2023

The latest MPI Meetings Outlook survey reports outstanding prospects for business in 2023, but the trials of a hotel seller’s market and staffing issues aren’t going away. Business is brisk and optimism runs high for meeting professionals and suppliers who responded to the 2023 winter edition of Meeting Professionals International’s Meetings Outlook survey.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

BRUSSELS – ECTAA and Cyprus Deputy Ministry of Tourism have announced a joint campaign to promote Cyprus as a destination to ECTAA members. The campaign will feature a series of webinars specifically designed for travel agents and advisors who are members of national travel agent associations in Bulgaria, Hungary, Italy, Romania, Poland and the Czech Republic.

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DCI

APRIL 4, 2023

In January, DCI and Jorgenson Consulting gathered in Tucson, Arizona to celebrate the 40 individuals’ hand-chosen by our selection committee as the economic development industry’s best and brightest for the bi-annual 40 Under 40 awards. These young professionals have shown time and again that they are committed to making their organization, community and industry the very best it can be.

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Meet Green

APRIL 4, 2023

There’s a sustainable story to every event but you may not know how to tell it. We have created an easy-to-use tool to help you. The My Event Footprint asks a few data points from your event and then it will generate fun facts and data for you to use. You will be able to capture the savings in the following categories: Water Energy Emissions Who Was the My Event Footprint Tool Created For?

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, the dream of exploring the globe while maintaining a thriving business is no longer a fantasy but a reality for many entrepreneurs. However, navigating the complexities of managing a remote business while traveling across different time zones and cultures can be daunting. You may be wondering how to strike the perfect balance between work and adventure, ensuring the success of both endeavors.

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Travel Pulse

APRIL 4, 2023

The investment is expected to create 13,000 new jobs directly and thousands indirectly.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili has met with His Excellency Edi Rama , Prime Minister of Albania, to explore shared priorities for boosting tourism’s role in economic development and social opportunity. On his first official visit to Albania, Secretary-General Pololikashvili reaffirmed his vision for a tourism transformed around the priorities of jobs, education and investments, and met both Prime Minister Rama and from Minister of Tourism Mirela Kumbaro to explore common goals and

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Redfin

APRIL 4, 2023

Phoenix, Arizona is a city with a rich culture and history, surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes that attract millions of tourists every year. Whether you are looking for an adventure in the great outdoors, a peaceful retreat, or a cultural experience, Phoenix has something for everyone. So whether you’re a recent transplant renting an apartment in Phoenix or you’re looking for homes for sale in the area, there are many beautiful places to visit in Phoenix. 1.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

In today’s interconnected world, the dream of exploring the globe while maintaining a thriving business is no longer a fantasy but a reality for many entrepreneurs. However, navigating the complexities of managing a remote business while traveling across different time zones and cultures can be daunting. You may be wondering how to strike the perfect balance between work and adventure, ensuring the success of both endeavors.

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Travel Pulse

APRIL 4, 2023

The resort company looks to provide a more premium, family-friendly and eco-conscious experience.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

DUBAI, UAE – Minor Hotels , a hotel owner, operator, and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, announces the expansion of its Tivoli Hotels & Resorts brand in the Middle East region, with the upcoming addition of a property in Oman.

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 4, 2023

The post ILTM Asia Pacific returns with a vengeance in June 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ILTM Asia Pacific is set to reach pre-pandemic levels of attendance with an expected 1000 delegates looking to gather at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore on June 19 – 22 with a myriad of business opportunities for international and regional luxury travel brands and destinations alike.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

MONTREAL – Airports Council International (ACI) World has published the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2022, which welcomes back some of the world’s largest airport hubs as international traffic returns, marking an important milestone in air travel’s full recovery from the impact of the pandemic. Passenger traffic Preliminary figures indicate that with the resumption of international travel, 2022 global passenger traffic reached close to 7 billion, representing an increase of 53.5% from 2

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Travel Daily Media

APRIL 4, 2023

The post Prague Convention Bureau celebrates its 15th anniversary appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The capital of the Czech Republic has been ranking among the most popular meetings destinations in the world for a long time. The Prague Convention Bureau helps organizers from all over the world with the organization of congresses and conferences.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

Lima’s Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Peru on April 3) officially opened a new runway and air traffic control tower. The departure of the first commercial flight marked the event. Fraport ’s Peruvian Group airport is the country’s first aviation gateway to have two runways. Fraport CEO Stefan Schulte said: “ We’ve once again proven that we can deliver complex infrastructure projects on a narrow time frame.

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Leonardo

APRIL 4, 2023

Visual content is essential to your hotel website. A picture sells a thousand room nights, and a video can do even more. Use videos on your hotel’s homepage to truly capture the essence of your property. Videos make a big impact. They go a long way to making your hotel’s site memorable during the early “discovery” phase, when guests are just shopping around and visiting many websites.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

Adventure tourism presents a significant opportunity for the tourism industry in Southern Africa and Africa, as highlighted by a panel discussion at WTM Africa on 03 April in the host City of Cape Town. The discussion brought together industry experts Julia Louw , Head of Leisure Tourism for the DMO unit Wesgro ; Hannelie Du Toit , Chief Operating Officer SATSA ; Andre Du Toit , Executive Head of New Business Development for the first Equity Insurance Group and Director at SATIB Insurance Broker

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BCD Meetings & Events

APRIL 4, 2023

A few years ago, it would have been difficult to imagine a world where virtual meetings would be the norm rather than the exception. Yet, today, they are a commonplace feature of modern-day work culture for millions of remote and hybrid workers and to all of us in the meetings and events industry. We know that virtual meetings will continue to play a role in business communication and it’s important to take the time to understand the potential impact that this relatively new technology can have

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

From the Venetians and Dutch travelers and cartographers, to holidaymakers and the rapid development of tourism, Skiathos consistently charms those in the know. You discover Skiathos or better you ‘conquer’ her when you decide to learn her se-crets. Words cannot describe the uniqueness of this island, the only one in Greece where two thirds of its area is characterized as ‘Aesthetic Forest of Νatural Beauty’ With its monumental coastline and numerous beaches, including La

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Redfin

APRIL 4, 2023

With a growing economy, affordable cost of living , and abundance of activities, Boise has become a popular destination for people looking to relocate. But that’s not all Boise offers. Whether you’re a nature lover, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the natural beauty of Boise and its surrounding areas is sure to leave you spellbound.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

LONDON, UK – Sabre Corporation , a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, and Virgin Atlantic have reaffirmed their long-standing relationship with the renewal of their global distribution agreement. Under the expanded agreement, Sabre will now offer enhanced Virgin Atlantic content through its GDS marketplace, as well as the future ability to retail NDC offers.

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Travel Pulse

APRIL 4, 2023

Carriers are expanding partnerships to drive revenue despite looming recession.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

PRAGUE – The capital of the Czech Republic has been ranking among the most popular meetings destinations in the world for a long time. The Prague Convention Bureau helps organizers from all over the world with the organization of congresses and conferences. The organization, which fosters the promotion of Prague as a congress destination, celebrated the 15th anniversary of its foundation on April 3.

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FICP

APRIL 4, 2023

Whether you are headed across the pond for an incentive program or a few states over for a sales kickoff, you might be feeling rusty as you are ramping up your travel schedule. Take advantage of.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

Mabrian , a leading travel intelligence provider, has conducted a hotel price analysis of 20 destinations in Europe for this Easter holiday. Prices for Easter are on the rise across all categories and destinations analysed, except for Naples, Tirana, and Budapest – wherethe prices of five-star hotels have experienced a slight decline of 1%, 3%, and 5%, respectively.

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Special Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Learn about the six styles of traditional southern food

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Tourism Tiger

APRIL 4, 2023

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Special Events

APRIL 4, 2023

Submissions Now Being Accepted for 2024 Awards

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

How the meetings industry can help As the importance of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is increasingly prevalent in conversations within the meeting industry, some marginalized groups continue to be widely underrepresented. Jolene Jang, Asian Inclusivity Consultant, The Meeting Maximizer, sat down with Smart Meetings to educate and advocate for the Asian American community.

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Redfin

APRIL 4, 2023

Located in the heart of the Inland Northwest, Spokane is a city that has earned its reputation as a must-visit destination. With its diverse mix of outdoor recreation opportunities, thriving arts and culture scene, and rich history, living in Spokane means there’s something for everyone. From skiing and hiking in the nearby mountains to exploring the many parks and museums in the city, there’s no shortage of things to see and do.

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Travel Daily News

APRIL 4, 2023

BRUSSELS – European airport trade body ACI Europe released its air traffic report for February 2023. Passenger traffic across the European airport network increased by +48% in February compared to the same month last year – when travel remained constrained by Omicron-related restrictions. The growth is predominantly driven by international passenger traffic (+58%) with domestic passenger traffic (+22%) expanding at a much slower pace.

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Smart Meetings

APRIL 4, 2023

Political discussions can turn ugly when people meet. Here’s how to keep your meeting neutral in a Red State/Blue State world. Even in the best of times, political discussions are not always the grease you want in a meetings’ wheels. In today’s hot-button – issue climate, political discussions can easily flame into arguments, something that can diminish an event’s atmosphere, create bad will and shift the focus from a meetings’ i ssues at hand.

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