Smart Meetings
JULY 6, 2022
It seems like not so long ago that everyone was talking about the death of meetings and conventions. There’s no doubt that the global Covid-19 pandemic shook up the industry and left event professionals wondering what the future would hold. But as we begin to inch ever closer to a new normal, it’s clear that meetings are making a comeback in 2022—with a few changes of course.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 6, 2022
Neuroscience researcher Paul Zak a company called Immersion, which can measure how well a speaker or experience has kept the audience’s attention, among other things. There are two kinds of data: quantitative data, meaning things that can be counted, and qualitative data, which is based on interpretation and usually related to language. The events industry traditionally has relied on qualitative tools, like surveys and focus groups, for information about how engaged audiences are with experience
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Business Traveler USA
JULY 6, 2022
From its earliest incarnation as a private club, the airport lounge is now an essential part of travel—with new and ever greater variations popping up around the world. Commercial aviation was barely two decades old when American Airlines chairman C.R. Smith decided he wanted a place where VIP customers could be coddled before flights. In 1939, he opened the first airport lounge as an invitation-only club at the New York Municipal terminal (now LaGuardia).
Convene by PCMA
JULY 6, 2022
Data is not just a matter of what information you collect about your events and its participants — the most important part of the data journey is how you communicate stats and numbers to others. (Illustration by Adam Ferriss). Editor’s note: This article is part of the Convene July 2022 cover & CMP Series story package. Find links to the other stories at the bottom of this page.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Hotel Engine
JULY 6, 2022
Do you know what new innovation is sweeping the hospitality industry off its feet? Are you aware of what exciting technology your competition is using to wow their guests? No? Then you must not be regularly attending trade shows. These events are an excellent means of staying current within any industry. To stay relevant, you need to be aware of where your industry is heading.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 6, 2022
Communicating data is better done through storytelling, says author and presentation expert Nancy Duarte. (Courtesy Duarte Inc.). Technology has advanced to the point where “every person, place, or thing or idea, can be measured and tracked in some way,” Nancy Duarte writes in her 2019 book DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story. But without identifying the story emerging from the data, she writes, it’s of little or no value.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Eventbrite
JULY 6, 2022
Labor Day is on Monday, September 5, in 2022, and honors the contributions and sacrifices of American workers. Celebrated on the first Monday in September, the holiday also marks the unofficial end of summer. Hence why the long Labor Day weekend is a popular time to host end-of-summer activities, especially outdoor events — got to […]. The post How to Host a Successful Ticketed Family Event for Labor Day appeared first on Eventbrite Blog.
Convene by PCMA
JULY 6, 2022
Chip Heath, a professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business, says making numbers concrete allows them to help tell a compelling story — what he calls “bringing out the emotion in numbers.”. No matter how at home you may feel working with spreadsheets, you weren’t built to understand numbers, Chip Heath and Karla Starr write in their new book, Making Numbers Count: The Art and Science of Communicating Numbers.
Eventbrite
JULY 6, 2022
Labor Day is on Monday, September 5, in 2022, and honors the contributions and sacrifices of American workers. Celebrated on the first Monday in September, the holiday also marks the unofficial end of summer. Hence why the long Labor Day weekend is a popular time to host end-of-summer activities, especially outdoor events — got to […].
Convene by PCMA
JULY 6, 2022
When in-person events moved online during the pandemic, the volume of data available to organizers probably jumped tenfold, estimates Joe Colangelo, founder and CEO of Arlington, Virginia–based events analytics company Bear Analytics. Where should planners start and how do they effectively communicate what the data means for their digital, hybrid, and in-person events?
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
EHL Insights
JULY 6, 2022
Dr Stefan Güldenberg, Academic Director of the recently-launched MiHM program , shines the spotlight on the distinguishing features of this new EHL master's degree and how it's the product of external industry changes and EHL's knowledge generation mindset. With a special focus on sustainability and innovation, the Master in Hospitality Management aims to promote agile, purpose-driven leaders to manage the complexities of the changing hospitality business landscape.
Redfin
JULY 6, 2022
Pets and plants are excellent additions to any home – they can provide companionship, relieve stress, and create beauty in your home. Unfortunately, the two don’t always live in harmony, as many plants are poisonous to pets. Although it’s not fun to think about, learning about pet-poisonous and pet-safe plants before you get a pet is important. Otherwise, you may come home to your cat eating mint or parsley without knowing they’re poisonous. .
Special Events
JULY 6, 2022
An innovative brand activation showers Pride-goers with a glittering experience
Redfin
JULY 6, 2022
Living in North Carolina, you’ll find beautiful scenery, a friendly community, and a booming economy. From the bustling city life of Charlotte to the laid-back vibe of Wilmington , North Carolina has something for everyone. Are you considering buying a home in Greensboro or renting an apartment in Raleigh ? Here are 10 pros and cons of living in North Carolina to consider before making this state your home.
Business Traveler USA
JULY 6, 2022
A lavish new book showcases the glories of San Francisco. To Reuel Golden, Taschen’s photography editor, the new book San Francisco: Portrait of a City is a natural fit for the publisher. “San Francisco has a relatively short history,” he says, “but it feels like Europe.” In the text, written by Bay Area resident Richie Unterberger, the pageant of the city unfurls from the 1848 discovery of gold in the Sierra Nevada foothills to the current era of gentrification.
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