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How a Medical Society Found Success With its First Hybrid Event

Convene by PCMA

An attendee checks in for the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The Aesthetic Society required all attendees — whether vaccinated or not — to wear masks. (Photos courtesy Greater Miami CVB). When the Aesthetic Meeting 2021 — the signature annual event of the Aesthetic Society — convened at the Miami Beach Convention Center in early May, the hybrid event was remarkable for several reasons.

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Global DMC Partners Shares Their Latest Findings from Q2 Meetings & Events Survey

Global DMC partners

As the industry gets back to in-person events, new challenges, primarily travel/flight restrictions, venue availability and staffing, are arising within this ramp-up phase. Indicators point to meeting and event budgets beginning to increase. While only 12 percent of planner respondents reported.

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Tips for Scaling Event Budgets in Uncertain Times

Convene by PCMA

Todd Schwartz, CMP, said budgeting for events is not a mission impossible during his July 9 EduCon session, “Setting and Scaling Budget in an Uncertain Landscape.”. Budgeting for events in a rapidly changing landscape, whether for a digital or in-person event or a hybrid of the two, “might seem like it’s ‘Mission Impossible,’” said Todd Schwartz, CMP, during his PCMA EduCon 2021 session, “Setting and Scaling Budget in an Uncertain Landscape.

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Is the end of an event important?

Conferences that Work

Is the end of an event important? It’s complicated. 8 years ago, I wrote about how to create especially memorable events. Including many different kinds of short experiences during our meetings, allows us to hack the peak-end rule to maximize the impact of an event on attendees. Here’s what I said…. …the peak-end rule suggests that we judge experiences largely based on how they were perceived at their peak and at their end.

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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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Back to live (carefully.)

Travel Daily News

According to the company, 26 percent of all inquiries received by VOK DAMS in Germany concern face-to-face events, 35 percent to hybrid events with a mix of digital and face-to-face components, and 39 to purely digital gatherings.

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The Pandemic’s Impact on an Accessible Travel Company

Travel Pulse

Accessibility in travel is more important than ever, and Wheel the World is making it happen.

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How to Write a Press Release for Your Event

Eventtia

In event marketing, a formal press release can be a very important asset. A well-written press release can ensure the media is aware of your event’s existence. The media in turn will pass the news to the public and preferably, your target attendees.

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Marriott Opens New Element and Westin Resorts in Anaheim

Business Traveler USA

Marriott has announced the opening of the Westin Anaheim Resort and the Element Anaheim Resort Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. The two new properties are convenient to well-known Anaheim attractions Disneyland Park, Disney California Adventure Park and the Anaheim Convention Center. The 618-room Westin hotel features seven restaurants and bars including what Marriott says is Anaheim’s “only exclusive rooftop bar overlooking Disneyland Resort.

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Hawaii Allowing Travelers to Skip Quarantine With CommonPass App

Travel Pulse

Vaccinated tourists can visit Hawaii easier than ever.

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The Special Event 2021 is Next Week!

Special Events

We can't wait to see you in Miami!

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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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Julie wrote a new post, Elevate your Senses, Experience Madrid!

I-Meet

Madrid promises to evoke your senses with all it has to offer. The vibe is passionate and joyous. The people are welcoming, and the city is rich in history and culture. Learn about the royal life and the.

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How to Track the Success of Your Performance Improvement Program

BCD Meetings & Events

Imagine a pat on the back that equates to a designer handbag, an iPad, or even a pair of round-trip airline tickets and hotel accommodations. We know that positive reinforcement is part of the psychology behind motivation but how can we obtain tangible proof that it correlates to a positive impact on your business goals?

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Mastercard and LATAM Partner to Enhance Digital Solutions

Business Traveler USA

Mastercard and LATAM Airlines Group have signed a seven-year agreement to introduce new credit card solutions and benefits that meet the evolving needs of frequent travelers. The partnership will enhance the travel experience with personalized, contactless, and secure digitized technologies. Mastercard & LATAM Airlines Group. The initiative consists of two phases.

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Sagid Zaremukov appointed CEO of the Russian Convention Bureau

Travel Daily News

Sagid Zaremukov faces the tasks of further developing the activities of the association and intra-industry cooperation, promoting the event potential of the country and its regions, shaping the international agenda of the RCB, as well as implementing a project to create a network of regional congress bureaus.

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Marriott International and PCMA Collaborate to Offer Digital Event Strategist (DES) Certification

Convene by PCMA

Marriott International and the Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA) today announced a collaboration to provide the Asia Pacific region’s business events community access to PCMA’s Digital Event Strategist (DES) certification course. Event and meeting professionals will have the opportunity to be certified upon booking at participating Marriott Bonvoy Events across Asia Pacific.

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IAPCO launches the Ministers' Forum

Travel Daily News

Five Tourism & Development Ministers answer IAPCO President, Ori Lahav's, questions on the future of the Business and Professional Events industry and on Tourism.

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Thailand Announces Tighter COVID-19 Restrictions

Travel Pulse

A rising number of COVID-19 tests has resulted in new restrictions.

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The Evolution of Event Engagement

MeetingsNet

Learn how event engagement has evolved and the best ways to prep for the future. Sponsored by: The pandemic has ushered in a wave of innovation and exciting new opportunities in the event space. The overall event landscape may have evolved, but events continue to remain indispensable for generating growth and support for your organization. Here we explore the event landscape pre-, during, and post- pandemic, and how each event type can contribute to your overall goals in generating marketing-fue