Tue.Dec 21, 2021

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AHLA Survey: Supply Chain Disruption Increasing Costs, Impacting Hotel Amenities Indefinitely

Smart Meetings

The struggle is real at hotels where supply chain issues and the great resignation are negatively impacting operations, creating scarcity in everything from cleaning supplies to pillowcases and chicken tenders and generally increasing costs. A recent survey found that the problem is only getting worse, with no end in sight. Industry associations are advocating for legislative action to offset the costs.

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Cvent Partners with ID.me on Health-Verification Tool for Events

MeetingsNet

The new product allows verification of Covid-vaccination and -testing status at venue entry points, based on information stored on each attendee’s mobile device. Meetings and hospitality technology provider Cvent has rolled out a new offering in collaboration with ID.me, a secure digital-identity network, to bring Covid testing- and vaccination-status verification to U.S. meetings and events in a way that maintains attendee privacy.

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New York Leads US Hotel Occupancy – First Time Since March 2020

Business Traveler USA

As the Big Apple turned on its holiday charms, visitors flocked back to the city, pushing New York to the highest occupancy level in the nation (81 percent) for the week ending Dec. 11. That’s the first time in 85 weeks that New York has led the nation in occupancy, according to hotel industry analysts STR. The market reported the nation’s highest weekday occupancy (79 percent) and the second highest weekend level (89 percent).

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Three key trends affecting Meetings & Events business in the future

Meeting Package

To meet the changing business requirements in 2022 you need to make sure you have the technology in place so you can be much more flexible with your Meetings & Events spaces. It’s one thing to say: I understand customers want to book spaces easily. It’s another thing to actually put that into action. Fortunately, software is now being built with this in mind.

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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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Atlantic Joint Venture Launches New North American Routes

Business Traveler USA

The Atlantic Joint Business venture of six airlines has announced a number of new North American routes to be launched in 2022. In addition, the airlines are adding routes which had either been dropped or which had never launched as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Atlantic Joint Business is a venture between Aer Lingus, American Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and Level.

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CDC Adds Eight Destinations To Highest Travel Risk Levels

Travel Pulse

Spain and seven other countries have now been added to the CDC's highest risk level.

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Dr. Fauci Says There’s No Need for US to Ban International Visitors

Travel Pulse

His logic is that the Omicron variant is already here, so why bother?

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20 best virtual Christmas party ideas for work in 2022

InEvent

We have compiled a list of 20 of the best virtual Christmas party ideas for 2021 to kickstart the festive cheer at work this holiday season. It’s the end of the year, a time to celebrate the wins and contemplate the losses. A time to take a breath from one of the most challenging years … Post 20 best virtual Christmas party ideas for work in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Improve Sales Incentive Programs with Better Communications

Brightspot Incentive Events

Communication Makes or Breaks Sales Incentive Programs. During an interview on sales incentive trends, a reporter asked for a quick comment on a very pointed query: What can make or break sales incentive programs? Honestly, I didn’t have to think for long. The answer is – too little communication. And, I’ve seen it happen many times. To avoid dooming a new sales contest or a long-standing channel reward program, here are the 4 fundamental communication principles needed for an effective program:

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20 best virtual Christmas party ideas for work in 2021

InEvent

We have compiled a list of 20 of the best virtual Christmas party ideas for 2021 to kickstart the festive cheer at work this holiday season. It’s the end of the year, a time to celebrate the wins and contemplate the losses. A time to take a breath from one of the most challenging years … Post 20 best virtual Christmas party ideas for work in 2021 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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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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Regina wrote a new post, Madrid wins top awards…again!

I-Meet

Madrid, the capital of Spain, is a city rich in history, art, and culture. Its historical and cultural treasures are a feast for the senses with remarkable architecture and amazing galleries. This city, located in.

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Pandemic Turmoil Upends Traveler Sentiment

Business Traveler USA

COVID-19 concerns and extended cutbacks to business travel continue to hinder the travel industry’s full recovery, even as US borders reopen, bookings exceed last year’s numbers, and consumer comfort levels with traveling continue to grow. According to a recent survey from Morning Consult, the global enterprise technology company, the pandemic has likely changed the long-term outlook for business travel in the US, with 39 percent of American business travelers saying they’ll never go on a work t

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Julie wrote a new post, Hotel Boom in Madrid – Unique Lifestyle Experiences

I-Meet

The new Plaza de España is here. Two and a half years after its refurbishment began, this unique space has been revamped and is glorious. It is now being opened to the public, enabling residents of Madrid and v.

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A Social Media Video Checklist

Gavel International

Reading Time: 6 minutes Marketing with video is here to stay because it is incredibly effective in reach and engagement. Most of the social media platforms today have high video content visibility. A testament to the increased demand for videos is the introduction of Reels and IGTV on Instagram and Facebook Watch. Approximately 85% of people on the internet in the US watched online videos.

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Marilyne wrote a new post, Unforgettable traditions, the perfect way to spend Christmas in Madrid

I-Meet

Christmas is the most magical time of the year to visit Madrid: Cheerful lights, famous Christmas Markets, New Year’s Eve 12 grapes of luck tradition, hot chocolate, and the evening of January 5th, when the three.

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Avoya Travel celebrates innovation and growth at 2021 Avoya Conference

Travel Daily News

Highly successful virtual event recaps Avoya’s recent accomplishments and outlines roadmap for the future.