Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

What diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ) plans did you make for your next event? Perhaps you want to but don’t know where to start or what exactly you should be including. To this concern, Jil Dasher, managing director for Corsica Partners , responds with with laconic poise: “Just start.”. Dasher, in addition to Nathan Chin, senior product manager for Cvent ; and Phil Saims, vice president of sales for Federal Conference , led the latest Smart Meetings webinar, “Designing Your Event Program

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 23, 2021

In-person events like PCMA’s EduCon began to return just before the Delta variant began causing COVID cases to surge around the U.S. Some events have since canceled in high-risk destinations. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Who needs proof that the Delta variant has put a kink in the recovery of the business events industry? There may not be any hands in the air, but Convene ’s latest Dashboard — which drew 451 planner and 173 supplier participants from Aug. 11-17 — offers just that.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 23, 2021

Figuring out how to best recover and rebuild in Oakland, California , following the pandemic is how Peter Gamez, Visit Oakland ’s new president and CEO, will be spending his first 100 days. “This city has so much to offer visitors—vibrant arts, culture, museums, sports, recreation, beautiful hotels, dynamic meeting facilities and a mind-blowing culinary scene—but it’s about more than just things on a map,” Gamez said in a press release.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 23, 2021

Travelers holding the EU Digital COVID Certificate and UK NHS COVID Pass can now upload the documentation into IATA Travel Pass as verified proof of vaccination, according to an announcement from the International Air Transport Association. IATA Travel Pass allows travelers access accurate COVID-19 travel information for their journey, create an electronic version of their passport and import their vaccination certificate in one place.

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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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Travel Daily News

AUGUST 23, 2021

When it comes to corporate travel policies in a post-pandemic environment, survey respondents care mostly about being able to decide for themselves whether to travel (64%). In addition, they desire a more simplified trip approval process (58%) and the prioritizing of direct flights (53%).

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Sojern

AUGUST 23, 2021

Is retargeting a big part of your online marketing strategy? You’re not alone. Retargeting is a cornerstone to digital marketing for travel marketers–and with good reason– 98% of visitors do not convert the first time they visit your website. This is especially true with a traveler’s path to purchase, as they jump from site to site, often spending a great deal of time researching before they book. .

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 23, 2021

Luxury hotel group Four Seasons has announced the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans. The property features 341 rooms and suites, and is situated on the Mississippi waterfront within walking distance of the historic French Quarter, the central business district and the warehouse arts district. The hotel is located at the foot of Canal Street in the historic 34-story World Trade Center, which also houses 92 fully-serviced Four Seasons Private Residences, where guests can enjoy access t

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Connect Worldwide

AUGUST 23, 2021

The Jamaica Tourist Board honored Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games staffer Ms. Tijana Kawashima Stojkovic today with a trip to Jamaica. In a ceremony live-streamed from… The post Jamaica Tourist Board Honors Japan Olympic Staffer appeared first on CWW.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 23, 2021

A year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic was officially declared, travel bans remain in place around the globe. A new report from The Conference Board examines the cascading costs of these measures. With nearly every economy still mandating some form of restrictions on foreign travelers, the travel services industry – gutted by sudden border closures in 2020 – may only recover to 50 percent of 2019 levels by the end of 2021.

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Sojern

AUGUST 23, 2021

Global travel marketers rose to the challenge as the world went into lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic. From moving to “stay at home” messaging, to refocusing on local communities and drive markets, to using innovative ways of reaching their audiences at home, we saw countless ways the travel industry came together to make it through. Thus, we partnered with Worldwide Business Research to survey 300 travel marketers around the world.

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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.

Eventbrite

AUGUST 23, 2021

Wondering how to promote your event on social media most effectively? Use these 11 steps to build out a complete social media strategy for your event promotion.

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Special Events

AUGUST 23, 2021

Michael Cerbelli’s: The Hot List™ delivers inspiration during The Special Event in Miami.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 23, 2021

I’ve written frequently about facilitating change. Despite attempting to practice what I preach, I still sometimes fail to create a desired change in my life. Here are two recent examples that led me to realize that I need to achieve success one small step at a time. 1) Meditation and gratitude practice. For 25 years, I’ve been a member of a small local consultants group that meets monthly.

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Special Events

AUGUST 23, 2021

Your social media vanity metrics aren't telling you all the story.

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Travel Pulse

AUGUST 23, 2021

CDC has added more destinations that have 'very high' travel risk.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 23, 2021

The post Quarantine on arrival and sudden lockdowns add to business travellers’ woes appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business travellers are raising concerns about the reliance on screen-based interaction as their primary meeting method. Now more than ever, they are also looking for control, ease and simplicity, according to a recent survey of 738 business travelers worldwide by leading travel management company BCD Travel.

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Travel Daily News

AUGUST 23, 2021

CCMG has announced the dates for The Nordic MICE Summit 2022The Nordic MICE Summit is a yearly Nordic Summit for European Hotels, Hotel Chains, Venues, CVB’s, DMC’s and Airlines meeting up, connecting and doing business with Nordic/European MICE Buyers.

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InEvent

AUGUST 23, 2021

InEvent today announced its new tagline, Go Beyond, as the company is progressing its business strategies, working towards only the truly innovative technologies for corporate virtual or hybrid events. With Go Beyond, InEvent reinforces an essential aspect of its brand positioning as the number 1 choice for white-label event technology. InEvent platform is loaded with … Post InEvent announces its global brand positioning “Go Beyond” showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Fox World Travel

AUGUST 23, 2021

Peel back the many layers of Germany and you’ll discover a nation rich in architectural treasures, historic museums, high-end shopping and delightful delicacies from Michelin-starred dining to street food. All of these experiences are within your grasp — enhanced by moments of luxury — when you immerse yourself in an exploration of Germany’s exciting cities. […].

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BCD Meetings & Events

AUGUST 23, 2021

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Redfin

AUGUST 23, 2021

What is a Mother-in-Law Suite? A mother-in-law suite is a residence or addition built for an in-law or relatives. The suite is either connected to or built on the same lot as a home that’s occupied by other family members. Often, the purpose of a mother-in-law suite is to make it possible for elderly family members to live near adult children, yet still, maintain their independence and privacy.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 23, 2021

The post Abu Dhabi expands?travel industry e-learning programme? appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is marking the first anniversary of its Abu Dhabi Specialists e-learning programme by introducing new modules and markets for the innovative training scheme. The programme, which was launched just over a year ago as part of DCT Abu Dhabi’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, saw all forms of physical promotional of

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 23, 2021

The post Abu Dhabi expands?travel industry e-learning programme? appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is marking the first anniversary of its Abu Dhabi Specialists e-learning programme by introducing new modules and markets for the innovative training scheme. The programme, which was launched just over a year ago as part of DCT Abu Dhabi’s response to the COVID-19 crisis, saw all forms of physical promotional of

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