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Book a Spy at Your Next Event—Yes, You Read Right

Smart Meetings

Spies have come in from the cold and into the ballroom. The first talent agency to offer real spies is now a reality. The skills and lessons learned by these experts in intelligence can be fascinating—and useful in the nonespionage world—and now many of these specialists from the CIA, FBI, KGB and Mossad are for hire for your next meeting or training session for keynotes, corporate training and team development.

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Air France Targets 90 percent of US Capacity by March

Business Traveler USA

Air France says that it expects to be operating 90 per cent of capacity to and from the US (compared to 2019 levels) by March next year. The forecast follows the recent announcement of the planned easing of restrictions on incoming travel to the US. The carrier serves 11 US destinations (New York JFK, Boston, Washington DC, Detroit, Atlanta, Chicago, Miami, Houston, Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles), and said it would add frequencies on key routes including New York, Miami and LA, as well

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How to Get Attendees Onsite, On Time

Stova

They say, "if you build it, they will come." You’ve planned it, organized the details, and envisioned your event from start to finish. So, will they come? Absolutely! With our pro tips, you can be confident attendees will show up onsite and on time to every event you’ve worked hard to build.

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Chase and Hyatt Launch World of Hyatt Business Card

Business Traveler USA

Chase Card Services has partnered with the World of Hyatt Business Credit Card to reward small business owners and Hyatt customers for how they do business. The card allows business cardmembers to earn double World of Hyatt points per quarter on categories they spend the most, helping them quickly achieve free nights, elite status, room and suite upgrades and other coveted rewards.

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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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Why Event Visioning Is So Important, & How to Do It

ITA Group

Why Event Visioning Is So Important, & How to Do It. As the events industry makes a comeback, attendees are expecting more from their live event experiences. The big question on every event professional’s mind: how should events look going forward? Even more pressing, how can you provide a remarkable experience that will deliver on the educational and emotional needs of attendees so they think attending is “worth it”?

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Accor Rolls Out Direct Tool for Booking Meetings

MeetingsNet

The 5,100-property hospitality company joins IHG, Omni, and Hilton in using the GroupSync Engage platform on its brands’ websites, allowing planners to view and book event space and guest rooms on the spot. In the eight months since GroupSync Engage debuted, the real-time event-booking tool from technology firm Groups360 has been implemented by more than 500 of IHG’s 5,000 hotels, all 50 properties from Omni Hotels & Resorts, and 5,000 of the 6,500 properties in Hilton’s portfolio.

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Influencing the Influencers: 4 Best Practices for Marketing to Site Selectors

DCI

Site selection consultants influence an estimated 40%-60% of location decisions nationwide involving 100 or more jobs. How are you staying in front of them? We often hear questions from communities about how to best engage with consultants and stand out from the competition. As you make plans to reach this important audience this fall, consider these best practices. . 1.

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Zurich unveils new convention facilities in Switzerland's ?"Smart Meeting City"

Travel Daily News

The Circle Convention Center, a new destination at the state-of-the-art Zurich Airport, is now open. The brand-new convention center is just a stone’s throw from the airport terminal buildings and offers event space covering more than 54,000 square feet.

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Dr. Fauci Doesn’t See Vaccine Mandates for Domestic Flights ‘In the Near Future’

Travel Pulse

Domestic airline passengers must still wear masks.

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Webinar: How Flanders Hosted Their First US-Sourced Conference Since the Start of the Pandemic

Convene by PCMA

During this webinar viewers will get to know Flanders and her majestic arts cities in a fun and interactive way. Secondly, attendees will through a case study get an idea of what it means to organize a conference in Europe (Belgium – Bruges) taking into account all the covid 19 measures and restrictions. We will have an interview with the director of the Bruges CVB that hosted the USCAP conference this past August.

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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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Ultra-luxury Conferences and Incentive trips at Sea

AIME

Silversea Cruises has set the standard in corporate and incentive travel. Whether you desire suites for an exclusive incentive or are hosting a full-ship charter for a special event, Silversea’s ultra-luxury cruises can accommodate with extraordinary flair and value. … The post Ultra-luxury Conferences and Incentive trips at Sea appeared first on AIME.

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Southwest Signals Industry Turmoil as Airlines Try to Set a Steady Course

Business Traveler USA

As Southwest Airlines grapples with a massive cancellation roster blamed on weather, walkouts and slow-goes due to staff shortages, it is no surprise that customer satisfaction at airports is getting a thumbs down – at least according to a recent J.D. Power survey. The J.D. Power 2021 North America Airport Satisfaction Study released recently notes shortages on all fronts – from food supplies to beverage inventory to retail choices layered by a general nationwide struggle to keep crowded concess

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INDUSTRY VOICES: ROBIN MACK

AIME

Robin Mack is the new Executive General Manager of Commercial & Business Events Australia at Tourism Australia. He sat down with AIME’s very own Silke Calder to discuss how we get our industry back to business events. What a year … The post INDUSTRY VOICES: ROBIN MACK appeared first on AIME.

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Brain-breaks: Become A Better Daydreamer

Gavel International

Reading Time: 6 minutes Have you ever had difficulty concentrating and staying focused on a task? The good news is that a brain break might not be as detrimental to your work as you think – it might even help you solve a problem. (1). People dislike spending time with their thoughts. Have you ever noticed how many people have their heads down while waiting in line at the store or a stop sign?

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Meet the AIME team: Katrina Dawson

AIME

Team AIME are a bunch of all-stars! Today we are thrilled to introduce you to Katrina Dawson, get to know her in our latest ‘Team Behind the Screens’ series below. Why do you love events? I love the chaos and … The post Meet the AIME team: Katrina Dawson appeared first on AIME.

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What to look for in a hotel media feed for travel channels

Leonardo

Whether you’re a travel start-up new to the hospitality field navigating this complex industry, or a mature company with an established market, you must be careful about where and how you’re sourcing content. There are lots of sources out there, but as we discussed in our article: the hidden costs of sourcing content from bed banks they’re not all equal. .

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