Endless Events

JULY 19, 2021

Brandt and Will are on a futuristic roll! In the last Event Tech Podcast episode, they talked about face recognition technology in events. And since nothing gets tech nerds riled up more than AI, they’ll be talking about AI in event apps today. When talking about AI, we must be careful: all that glitters is not gold! Many event apps and tools claim they feature AI to lure techy people in, but in reality, they (only) feature predictive analytics or machine learning.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

Joshua Schaeffer and Shane Fortner. Schaeffer is director of experience and Fortner is director of sales for Virgin Hotels Nashville in Tennessee. Before joining Virgin Nashville, Schaeffer worked in directorial positions, such as director of guest services, guest relations manager and director of operations, at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, California; Sorrel River Ranch Resort and Spa in Moab, Utah; The Hermitage Hotel in Nashville; Hyatt Greenville in South Carolina; and South Seas Islan

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Suffragette Mathilda Joslyn Gage inspired the term “The Matilda Effect,” which refers to the tendency to overlook the roles, contributions, and achievements of women in scientific progress, innovation, and invention. (Courtesy PBS). Women inventors are more likely to create products and medications that address women’s needs, and male inventors are more likely to focus on products for men, according to a study published in Science in June.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 19, 2021

A significant uptick in Covid 19 vaccinations in Canada has prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to suggest that his country’s long-sealed border with the United States might open again as early as next month. According to the latest data, more Canadians than U.S. citizens are now fully vaccinated. This represents a major reversal, as Canada had suffered from months of vaccine shipping and production delays.

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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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Eventtia

JULY 19, 2021

Whether you’re planning an in-person or virtual program, gaining sponsors is crucial to any successful event. And for virtual event-planning in particular, you need additional tools to connect online attendees from your business to those sponsors.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Planners and exhibitors connect during the PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia chapter’s “Trunk and Meet” Tailgate Trade Show, held in a parking lot in June. (All photos by Mario Oliveto Photography). In late February, PCMA’s Greater Philadelphia (PHL) chapter wanted to host an event to help its supplier members get some much-needed attention, but most of the country still was operating under COVID-19 restrictions.

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Travel Pulse

JULY 19, 2021

The Canadian government says it will open the border to fully vaccinated Americans and permanent U.S. residents on August 9, with other international visitors planned for Sept. 7. The government also is ending the controversial hotel quarantine program on August 9.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

The Lansing Center overlooks the Grand River. (Photo by Daniel Solc). When you book your meeting or event in Lansing , you’ll not only be in the heart of Michigan and the heart of the Midwest—you’ll be in a place that takes your group’s needs to heart. “We are small enough that we can make midsize groups the focal point of our attention,” says David Buckenberger, senior vice president of business development for the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Eventbrite

JULY 19, 2021

COVID-19 dining restrictions are being lifted nationwide, but it’s important to make sure you’re still paying attention to all of the best-practice food service guidelines when planning your event. You may also want to consider which COVID-19 restrictions you’d like to keep in your regular playbook as you plan ongoing events, in case conditions change. […].

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Tampa Bay’s waterfront. Searching for the perfect mix of smart safety measures and attractive amenities to “wow” attendees returning to face-to-face meetings? Look to sunny Tampa Bay, which boasts a proven track record of recent meeting success stories. Tampa Bay has hosted such diverse organizations in 2021 as Super Bowl LV, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the U.S.

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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.

Fox World Travel

JULY 19, 2021

When you plan your dream beach vacation, stay at a resort that transforms your days into sun-drenched paradise, and your nights into effortless luxury. Sip refreshing cocktails in a private cabana or discover the perfect star-studded getaway for the whole family – whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it at these breathtaking beach resorts. Royalton […].

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 19, 2021

Stand-up paddle boarding in Aurora’s Cherry Creek Reservoir. This summer, Aurora is proving it’s back and better than ever. Visitors are flocking to the city’s lineup of special events, from the world-renowned Van Gogh Alive exhibit to Top Taco—an outdoor culinary extravaganza where festival-goers can feast on tacos to their hearts’ content. With its vast array of attractions and easy access—just minutes from Denver International Airport, the fifth busiest airport in the country—Aurora is

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 19, 2021

Hyatt has opened the newly renovated 350-room Hyatt Regency Tokyo Bay. The property, which is the eighth under the Hyatt Regency brand in Japan, is located in Urayasu city in the Chiba Prefecture, a 30-minute train trip from central Tokyo. Many rooms feature ocean views and offer spacious terraces and contemporary interiors. Guests staying in the ten suites and 40 club rooms (located on the ninth floor and above) can make use of the ground-floor Regency Club lounge.

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DCI

JULY 19, 2021

Dariel Curren , Executive Vice President at DCI , recently spoke with The Place Brand Observer about how DMOs and EDOs can work together to attract talent to cities, states and countries, trends that will likely impact the work of destination leaders in the years ahead, overtourism, and much more. Read the full interview below or at The Place Brand Observer. .

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 19, 2021

Hyatt has announced World of Care, a new website detailing the hotel group’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) achievements and commitments. “By focusing on these impact areas, the new framework is designed to foster collective action across departments, business vendors, and suppliers,” according to a statement from the hotel giant. Hyatt says it achieved its goal of a 25 percent per square meter reduction of greenhouse gas early across its three regions, set under its 2020 environment

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BCD Meetings & Events

JULY 19, 2021

What if your next event was just like sitting down to watch your current Netflix binge? Instead of clicking a link to join, you switch on the Apple TV. In place of sitting on your desk chair, you get cozy on the couch nestled in your home’s living room.

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Unique World Global Destinations

JULY 19, 2021

A Uniqueworld Insight Into The Wonders Of Mexico. To celebrate the easing of restrictions today, we give you a word from one of our most exciting partners. IVI DMC is a company on the ascension. With upwards of 34 years of experience in the M&E industry and located in six locations, style and elegance hath no fury like IVI DMC. But don’t just take my word for it.

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Special Events

JULY 19, 2021

The city of Miami has a style all its own in everything from linens to food, and everything in between.

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Travel Daily News

JULY 19, 2021

New food strategy unveiled ahead of SEC hosting global climate change conference COP26.

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I-Meet

JULY 19, 2021

How to Convince Your Audience to Come Back to In-Person Events… [link].

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Conferences that Work

JULY 19, 2021

Ever since my first encounter with the hybrid hub and spoke meeting topology at Event Camp Twin Cities in 2011, I’ve been a big fan of the format. Yesterday [see below], I realized that hub and spoke is a great format for purely online meetings too. But first…. …What’s a hub and spoke meeting? A hub and spoke meeting is one where there’s a central hub meeting or event that additional groups (aka “pods”) of people join remotely.

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Business Traveler USA

JULY 19, 2021

At a press conference last week, President Joe Biden said the United States is reviewing COVID-19 travel restrictions, hinting that a decision could be reached “within the next several days.” The rules have kept non-US citizens from much of Europe from traveling to the United States since the early days of the pandemic. The president’s statements came after German Chancellor Angela Merkel raised the issue in a meeting between the two leaders.

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