Wed.Jul 05, 2023

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Hospitality and Humanity Meet to Solve Hotel Staffing Crisis

Smart Meetings

Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Embraces CSR and Afghan Refugees The staffing crisis decimating hotel services due to the slow return of employees to front desks and housekeeping carts added to the already brutal disruption in occupancy levels from the global pandemic. One Arizona hotel forged creative partnerships with government agencies, nonprofit organizations and the local Afghan refugee community to address layers of disconnect happening in the city.

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Europeans adjust travel plans due to cost worries

ETC Corporate

The number of Europeans planning to take trips from June to November 2023 decreased by 4% compared to last year but still remains high at 69%. Austrians, Swiss, and Germans stand out as the most hesitant holidaymakers, with 45%, 56%, and 62% of respondents respectively having travel plans in the next months. In contrast, the French (80%), the Belgians (79%) and the British (75%) are most eager to.

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You Are an Experience Curator

Smart Meetings

IACC’s Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report Shows Rising Desire for Meaningful Experiences Meeting professionals are increasingly turning to unique venues to help design meaningful experiences, according to the 7th annual International Association of Conference Centers (IACC) Meeting Rooms of the Future Trends Report released in June. The report surveys meeting planners from all over the world on their priorities for venue selection in a wealth of categories, including meeting space desi

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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. If You Were a Late Starter, Here’s How to Catch up in Your Career Forbes offers strategies to help you compensate for lost time on your career path: Take an inventory of your innate gifts and tap into your passions; prioritize embracing your unique strengths that set you apart; remain patient, build a strong network, and be open t

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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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The Resilience of an Olympian

Smart Meetings

Q&A with Smart Woman Michelle Roark On Smart Meeting’s What One Thing podcast, we sat down with Michelle Roark with World Cup champion freestyle mogul skier Michelle Roark. She spoke with us about conquering obstacles, both mental and physical, and tackling the sports world and the chemical engineering world in her effort to help others. Rourke attended Colorado School of Mines for chemical engineering, which our Smart Meetings founder and CEO Marin Bright described as “the Harvard for

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Luxury Hospitality: Redefining Luxury in the Hotel Industry

EHL Insights

If you ask friends and colleagues who value sophistication and refinement ‘ what defines a luxury hotel? ’, you’ll likely get a range of responses from mod cons – with everything from a decent restaurant to a spa – to seamless, exceptional service and décor. All at a price justifying the offering and experience. On a recent fact-finding trip to Paris, I set out to discover what the concept of luxury hospitality means to leading hoteliers living and working in the ‘home’ of luxury.

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Designing the Transformative Event Spaces Meeting Planners Demand

DCI

With post-pandemic meetings placing a central emphasis on experience creation and meaningful travel , the types of venues that meeting planners are seeking are evolving with a focus on transformative event spaces. The latest edition of the Meeting Room of the Future, a study conducted by Development Counsellors International in partnership with the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC), explores meeting planner priorities in the destination and venue selection process.

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Taylor Swift concerts at Accor Stadium boost hotel room bookings

Travel Daily Media

The post Taylor Swift concerts at Accor Stadium boost hotel room bookings appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Taylor Swift performing to a capacity crowd at Accor Stadium in 2018. The highly anticipated Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour concerts at Accor Stadium have created a frenzy among fans, not only for tickets but also for accommodation.

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Want Your Event Photos Featured in Special Events?

Special Events

Special Events Media is accepting photos of your events for a chance to be featured in our magazine or website!

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Northstar Travel Group launches The Meetings Show Asia Pacific in 2024

Travel Daily Media

The post Northstar Travel Group launches The Meetings Show Asia Pacific in 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Northstar Travel Group, the B-to-B information, events and marketing solutions company in the travel industry, announces the launch of a major hosted buyer led tradeshow for the Asia Pacific meetings industry. The Meetings Show Asia Pacific (www.themeetingsshow-apac.com), supported by Singapore Tourism Board, will take place from 17-18 April 2024 at Sands Expo a

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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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18 of the Best Dallas Event Venues

Bizzaboo

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, trade show, product launch, or corporate team-building event, Dallas offers a plethora of memorable venues that cater to every occasion. From stylish ballrooms to unique outdoor spaces, this list showcases the countless Dallas venues for rent. Join us as we explore some of the most captivating event venues Dallas offers, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

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Rotorua to host Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2024

Travel Daily Media

The post Rotorua to host Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2024 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Rotorua has been named host city for New Zealand’s 28th national business events showcase, MEETINGS to be held at the Energy Events Centre on 19 and 20 June 2024. Following a record MEETINGS 2023 in Wellington last month, MEETINGS is heading to regional New Zealand to highlight the diverse experiences on offer outside the three main centres.

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Why is Teamwork Important for Event Conceptualization?

Tembusu Events and Communications

As a team of Singapore-based event planners, we have pooled our collective expertise to compile a comprehensive guide on the importance of teamwork in event conceptualization and design. We value the importance of open discussion and collaborative learning in the field of event planning. Therefore, we invite you to actively engage with us by commenting or replying to this blog, as we are eager to exchange ideas and share our extensive knowledge on event planning tips, dos, and don’ts.

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Take your events to Sydney, the future city

Travel Daily Media

The post Take your events to Sydney, the future city appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ever evolving, Sydney is moving into the future and planning for the 22nd century now. The New South Wales state government has invested in major developments that will enhance the foreshores of Sydney Harbour and develop sustainable city hubs in Western Sydney.

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We’re Radically Simplifying Group Trips. Here’s How.

Hotel Engine

Audrey Fairbrother Content and SEO Manager Audrey Fairbrother is the Content and SEO Manager at Hotel Engine. She spends her days writing about all things business travel, researching topics that are important to Hotel Engine’s audience and cultivating the company’s brand voice.

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Strategies for Boosting Conversions at Every Stage of the Event Marketing Funnel

InEvent

Event marketing is a powerful tool for businesses to engage with their target audience, improve lead generation, and drive sales. However, an event marketing campaign’s success hinges on effectively navigating the marketing funnel; awareness, interest, decision, and action. While ticket sales and attendance play a vital role in determining the success of an event, there are still numerous … Post Strategies for Boosting Conversions at Every Stage of the Event Marketing Funnel showed a

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Sofia: Vibrant MICE Hub

Global DMC Alliance

Sofia, the capital and largest city of Bulgaria, is a dynamic and thriving metropolis that offers a prime setting for hosting MICE events.

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4 Must-Have Event Management Software Components You Can’t Ignore + Practical Examples.

InEvent

Modern event planners are tasked with juggling a myriad of different components to ensure that their events go as smoothly and effectively as possible. Event management software have become an essential tool for professionals in this field, providing them with an all-in-one solution for organizing everything from scheduling to budgeting, registration, and more.