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FICP 2023 Empowered Members for a Future Beyond the Horizon

Smart Meetings

Financial & Insurance Conference Professionals (FICP) brought 700 thought leaders together at JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort in Florida to prepare meeting professionals for whatever comes next with a call to reflect, discover and recharge. Smart Meetings was in attendance and sent back this report from beyond the horizon, touching on topics like the disruption from artificial intelligence, ever-increasing costs and shrinking teams.

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Hotel Attachment with Fox World Travel

Fox World Travel

Written by: Carly Brecka, Meeting and Incentives Program Manager At Fox World Travel, we understand the importance of consolidating hotel bookings to maximize efficiency and cost savings for your travel program. We offer the following services to ensure your travelers receive the best rates, amenities, and hotel options: Hotel Discount Program and Corporate Negotiated Rates […] The post Hotel Attachment with Fox World Travel appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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New and Renovated: Ambience Unrivaled

Smart Meetings

Design-Forward Spaces to Create Immersive Experiences Beyond offering luxurious hospitality, hotels attract business and leisure visitors by offering a distinct, memorable experience. One way to do this is to create a cohesive, thought-out space that captures a unique atmosphere. Whether that means placing a desirable destination center-stage, or creating a certain mood through lighting, decoration and furniture arrangement, these new and renovated hotels have mastered ambience in the full sense

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Why Are Public and Private Stakeholders Investing in Foreign Tourism Projects?

Solimar International

Tourism is a global business: last year, global capital investment in travel and tourism totaled $856 billion. When it comes to tourism, governmental and non-governmental stakeholders invest not only domestically, but also abroad. Why is this, the audience may ask? This article highlights some reasons why private, governmental, and intergovernmental stakeholders invest in foreign tourism projects and the merits of doing so.

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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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How To Event Tech Live {ETL} with Irina Graf and Adam Parry.

InEvent

Introduction. Welcome to the ultimate insider’s guide to Event Tech Live London. In this exclusive blog post, we’re thrilled to bring you firsthand insights from two industry titans – Irina Graf and Adam Parry. Join us in an illuminating live chat where these luminaries will unravel the ‘How To ETL’ mysteries at Event Tech Live … Post How To Event Tech Live {ETL} with Irina Graf and Adam Parry. showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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AIGC and VR: The New Frontiers in Vocational Education and training

EHL Insights

Recently, I had the privilege of speaking at a conference in Nanjing, China, where I delved into the revolutionary impact of the integration of Artificial Intelligence Generated Content (AIGC) and Virtual Reality (VR) in education and training. This pioneering approach promises to redefine how we learn and prepare for various careers, especially in the vocational sector.

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11 companies to be part of this year’s ‘Innovation: Launch’ at The Phocuswright Conference

Travel Daily Media

The post 11 companies to be part of this year’s ‘Innovation: Launch’ at The Phocuswright Conference appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. As The Phocuswright Conference prepares to kick off, Phocuswright, the global travel industry research authority and producer of the annual event, has revealed which companies are about to unveil their ground-breaking tech innovations at its Innovation: Launch competition.

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Hotel Attachment and Your Business Travel Data

Fox World Travel

Written by: Eric Ratkowski, Data Analyst What is hotel attachment, and why should a company care about it? Well, it’s your lucky day, you’ve come to the right place. Hotel Attachment is defined as any booked reservation that contains a hotel reservation. A rough calculation can be shown like this – if a company has […] The post Hotel Attachment and Your Business Travel Data appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think, According to a Psychologist The fear of other people’s opinions — or FOPO, as Michael Gervais, Ph.D., a psychologist and author of The First Rule of Mastery: Stop Worry About What People Think of You , calls it — is pervasive.

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Hotel Management Programs: Benefits for Travelers and Organizations

Fox World Travel

Written by: Jeff Saydah, Global Client Solutions Director Hotel Management Programs offer numerous benefits for both travelers and organizations. By implementing a hotel program, organizations can save on average $61 per stay, providing cost savings for their travel program. The program includes: Discounts of up to 25% off the best available rate at over 64,000 […] The post Hotel Management Programs: Benefits for Travelers and Organizations appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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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. Kim Addis The Dayton Convention & Visitors Bureau has appointed Kim Addis as director of sales and services. In this role, she will oversee Dayton CVB’s sales and services team and will work to implement long- and short-term sales strategies to promote Dayton, Ohio as a destination for meetings, conventions, events, and groups.

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The Global spa trends designed to make you look and feel good

EHL Insights

The wellness industry is rapidly growing into a trillion-dollar market, offering ample opportunities for new businesses to enter the sector with innovative products or services. EHL has compiled a list of the top global spa trends for 2024, indicating that the spa experience has evolved beyond pampering to include a wide range of healing therapies for the mind, body, and soul, as well as non-invasive treatments for those who wish to make minor adjustments to their physical appearance.

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Webinar: Navigating Mass Social Trauma at Events

Convene by PCMA

In an era marked by exclusionary legislation and outrageous acts of violence, your commitment to creating safe, inclusive events has never been more critical. But, lately that’s getting harder and harder, isn’t it? The far-reaching consequences of mass social trauma, stemming from incidents like shootings, protests, and political injustice can cast a profound shadow on any business event.

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From Field to Fork

Special Events

Chefs and caterers are developing a deeper connection with their ingredients by self-sourcing through farming, foraging, and beekeeping

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Gratitude Isn’t Just for Thanksgiving Season

Creative Group Inc

A Grateful Attitude Promotes Positivity! By: Jennifer Petsche, Marketing Communication Strategist, Creative Group It’s been quite a while since (whispering softly to not call it forth) the pandemic and its aftermath surrounded us. Throughout that time, most of us were embracing gratitude—being grateful for our health, the health of our loved ones, the ability to see smiles again, easily finding groceries and essentials, and so on.

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15 Must-Try Restaurants in Akron, OH: Where the Akron Locals Eat

Redfin

Looking for the best restaurants in town? Look no further than this Redfin article. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, Akron, OH has a wide range of culinary delights to satisfy your taste buds. From bakeries and delis to cafés and pizzerias, there’s something for everyone. Get ready to embark on a gastronomic adventure as we take you through some of the must-try restaurants in Akron.

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Tourism to grow in GCC as visitor numbers from key source markets continue to rise

Travel Daily Media

The post Tourism to grow in GCC as visitor numbers from key source markets continue to rise appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. Al Rais Travel, the official DMC partner of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has highlighted the latest trends supporting the growth of the tourism industry in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the rest of the GCC, as visitor numbers from key source markets including the UK and China continue to rise.

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More than 100 local and international artists will create over 120 public light pieces for Noor Riyadh 2023

Travel Daily Media

The post More than 100 local and international artists will create over 120 public light pieces for Noor Riyadh 2023 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Brand TD. For the third edition of Noor Riyadh, the largest festival of light and art in the world, renowned and up-and-coming artists from more than 35 countries are convening in the capital of Saudi Arabia, joining over 35 emerging and established Saudi talents.