Endless Events
JUNE 13, 2022
Today’s episode of the Event Tech Podcast was inspired by a recent Event Leadership Institute summit where Brandt and Will did a fast rundown on ten event technology trends. For each of them, they had to quickly decide whether they truly were a trend or just hype. Most of the trends have gotten their own standalone Event Tech Podcast episode already.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 13, 2022
A new Marriott fund will benefit historically underrepresented communities who want to open a hotel, offering financial support and educational opportunities. The result could be a more diverse pool of venues to choose from at a time when meeting professionals are struggling to find open space at fully staffed hotels. The $50 million program, called “Marriott’s Bridging The Gap,” was revealed at NYU International Hospitality Investment Conference on June 6.
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Endless Events
JUNE 13, 2022
In-person events are back and they’re smaller and more local than ever. In 2022, they will keep moving out of impersonal hotel ballrooms to more unique venues. One of the biggest event trends in 2022 is sourcing venues with character. Local event venues can make a lasting impression on your attendees and gives them a chance to get to know the destination better.
Smart Meetings
JUNE 13, 2022
IHG plans to continue their trend of growth with 1,800 hotels in development, a reinvention of IHG One Rewards and a new series of partnerships. Perks for individual guests and meeting planners have been enhanced to celebrate the milestone. One of the biggest brands in hospitality announced on June 7 that it had surpassed the threshold of 6,000 hotels owned.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Conferences that Work
JUNE 13, 2022
What is the real job of leadership? Kevin Kelly provides this suggestion in this April 2022 post: “When you lead, your real job is to create more leaders, not more followers.” —Kevin Kelly, 103 Bits of Advice I Wish I Had Known. (Kelly offers plenty of other great advice; check out the link!). The real job of leadership — create more leaders!
Special Events
JUNE 13, 2022
Part 1 in enriching the experience of your target audience, from the moment the event is announced right up to the doors closing
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Eventbrite
JUNE 13, 2022
A cultural event, professional conference, trade show, or home and garden show can attract both local attendees and visitors. For an event creator, it’s important to tap into current travel trends in the event industry, including what attendees want to see when they travel to an attraction. Attendees put plenty of thought into traveling to […].
Redfin
JUNE 13, 2022
A newly built home should be perfect from the moment the builders and contractors are done, right? As wonderful as that would be, it isn’t always that easy. Your house might look perfect at first glance, but a closer look could reveal minor (sometimes major) repairs that need to be finished before move-in. This is why buyers usually do one final walkthrough a couple weeks beforehand.
ITA Group
JUNE 13, 2022
Customer Engagement Platform. aschuman. Mon, 06/13/2022 - 10:46. Foster Stronger Relationships With A Customer Engagement Platform. Engage customers using personalized communications, experiences, events and awards on a customizable platform. Our platform enables brands and partners to jointly nurture strong customer relationships. A mix of digital and tangible surprise-and-delight touchpoints shows your appreciation, and drives brand loyalty and affinity.
Travel Daily News
JUNE 13, 2022
Spaces at The Spine launched in September 2021 and boasts world-class dynamic spaces for conferences, workshops and dining, as well as event production services to accommodate virtual and hybrid 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.
Brightspot Incentive Events
JUNE 13, 2022
It’s starting to feel like déjà vu. Several years ago, short hotel lead times made headlines causing problems and frustrations in the meetings and events industry. Now, they are back under different circumstances. As the saying goes, hindsight is 20/20, so let’s remind ourselves of what happened back then. A Bit of Background. In 2015, we experienced an economic plateau after seven years of straight growth out of the 2008-2009 recession.
Global DMC partners
JUNE 13, 2022
Chicago indeed makes no little plans – seen through its vast offerings of art, sporting events, music, theater, architecture, outdoor adventures, innovative park space and an evolving restaurant scene! Averaging over 50 million visitors, Chicago draws guests from near and far by showcasing the city.
Redfin
JUNE 13, 2022
Chicago, IL , a Midwestern paradise, has risen in popularity for those looking to move to the region. With its views of Lake Michigan, iconic eats like deep-dish pizza and the Chicago dog, and endless ways to spend your time, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that nearly 3 million people live in Chicago. As more people move to Chicago, it’s important to keep in mind that the median home sale price is $345,000 and the average rent price of a 2-bedroom apartment in Chicago is $2,555.
Travel Daily News
JUNE 13, 2022
Italy at Hand - 2022 Campania, 16-18 November 2022.
Business Traveler USA
JUNE 13, 2022
The travel industry expects the change in policy to produce a surge in international travel to the US. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that effective June 12, it is lifting the pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for all inbound travelers to the US. The move is expected to create a surge in international inbound travel to the US, which has been in a slump.
Convene by PCMA
JUNE 13, 2022
Opal Lee (center) leads a two-and-a-half mile walk in Fort Worth in 2020 to promote Juneteenth becoming a national holiday. A year later, President Biden signed the necessary legislation. (Photos by Austin James). In 2016, Opal Lee, an activist, former educator, and member of the National Juneteenth Observance Foundation, began thinking that she hadn’t done enough toward the foundation’s campaign go make Juneteenth a national holiday.
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