Wed.Sep 01, 2021

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Meeting Inspiration That’s Outside the Box

Smart Meetings

The solution for easing fears of breakthrough Covid cases and holding the attention of Zoom-fatigued attention spans may be as simple as stepping outside the ballroom for meeting inspiration. Fresh air and the opportunity to learn new skills could be the perfect pairing for groups getting used to seeing more than the head and shoulders of their colleagues.

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Insurance Data Reveals Changing Travel Patterns

Business Traveler USA

The world is still in a state of flux due to COVID-19, and patterns of both domestic and international travel – who is currently traveling and where – are markedly different compared to pre-pandemic years. And those changes have been marked by significant shifts in travel insurance purchases between 2019 and today. An analysis of travel insurance purchases conducted by Seven Corners, a travel insurance and specialty benefits company, reveals a 90 percent increase in domestic travel in 2021 compa

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Louisville Tourism Meeting Profs Share Trends, Secret to Meaningful Experiences

Smart Meetings

With new meetings come new trends. After the great halt that is Covid-19, meetings are coming back and with them, novelties and shifting interests meeting professionals are looking to incorporate in their meetings. Smart Meetings caught up with Lauren Johnson, senior sales manager, and Courtney Pickett, convention sales manager, of Louisville Tourism to share meeting trends and find out the special ingredient for creating memorable experiences for groups large and small.

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Step Into the Future of Events with Long Beach Live

Convene by PCMA

Eye-popping spaces, immersive experiences, fully customizable design, and décor—at Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, all of this comes standard. From chic rooftop soirées at Top of the Lot to can’t-miss events beneath the state-of-the-art moveable ceiling in the Pacific Room, Long Beach boasts 400,000-plus square feet of meeting and exhibit space.

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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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Nestled in Nature – Harrah’s Cherokee

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. An easy drive from many of the largest cities in the Southeast, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort offers a perfect blend of majestic mountain scapes, luxurious accommodations and authentic, entrancing Native American culture. A 56-acre mountain paradise, Harrah’s Cherokee indulges guests with a range of experiences from superb dining and entertainment to a luxurious 18,000-square-foot spa oasis.

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Tips and Tricks: Implementing a Sustainable Travel Program

Fox World Travel

Sustainable travel has become a hot topic over the last few years. As the health of the planet has become a global concern, sustainable travel is a goal and responsibility for all of us, from travel providers to travelers themselves, to reduce or eliminate their carbon emissions and other practices that have harmful environmental impacts. Organizations are feeling pressure to […].

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Travel Manager Considerations when Searching for a TMC

Fox World Travel

with Tam Clark, Category Manager, Travel & Expense, Sysmex America As Travel Category Manager at Motorola and now Sysmex America, Tam Clark specializes in strategic sourcing of corporate travel. She’s been involved in choosing new TMCs and has advice for travel managers looking for the best experience possible for themselves and their travelers.

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Nestled in Nature – Caesars Entertainment

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. An easy drive from many of the largest cities in the Southeast, Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort offers a perfect blend of majestic mountain scapes, luxurious accommodations and authentic, entrancing Native American culture. A 56-acre mountain paradise, Harrah’s Cherokee indulges guests with a range of experiences from superb dining and entertainment to a luxurious 18,000-square-foot spa oasis.

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CDC Issues New Guidance for Unvaccinated Travelers Ahead of Labor Day

Travel Pulse

Experts are asking those who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19 to delay their plans.

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7 Steps to Take When Your Basement Floods

Redfin

Owning a home is a big investment. And being a homeowner means preparing for unforeseen events that may threaten your home – including a flooded basement. A flooded basement can be caused by a variety of events, like an unexpected pipe burst, a flooding event, or even heavy rain leaking through a window. . For any homeowner facing the aftermath of a basement flood, you’re likely asking many questions.

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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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PCMA Future Event Masterminds: Re-purpose Content

Convene by PCMA

Join us for a new PCMA series connecting you with like-minded individuals who are determined to be the best in business. This session with industry expert, Joshua Butler was part of a new PCMA series, Future Event Masterminds, that connects you with like-minded individuals who are determined to be the best in business. Click here to watch the second session with Ameerah Saine from this month’s iteration.

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11 Warning Signs Your Home Has Foundation Problems

Redfin

The foundation is one of the most important parts of any home, if not the most important. The foundation is what supports your home, keeps moisture out, resists movement, and insulates from the heat and cold. Foundation problems can create a number of issues throughout your home, so knowing the signs of foundation troubles is crucial. The earlier you detect the warning signs of foundation failure, the more easily a foundation repair contractor can address the damage before it gets out of hand. .

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PCMA Future Event Masterminds: Brand Presence

Convene by PCMA

Join us for a new PCMA series connecting you with like-minded individuals who are determined to be the best in business. This session with industry expert, Ameerah Saine was part of a new PCMA series, Future Event Masterminds, that connects you with like-minded individuals who are determined to be the best in business. Click here to watch the first session with Joshua Butler from this month’s iteration.

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The 10 Best Drought Tolerant Plants for Homes in Dry Climates

Redfin

The Ten Best Drought Tolerant Plants. If you live in a dry region or one that suffers from high drought risk , such as the southwestern United States, choosing the right plants for your yard or garden can be difficult. Fortunately, there are many drought tolerant plants of different heights, textures, and shapes that can add a splash of color and dimension to your landscape, while requiring minimal watering. .

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ICAO Africa and Middle East Air Transport Symposium renews key multilateral commitments on path to recovery

Travel Daily News

Focused around the theme of Promoting and harnessing the benefits of liberalization, the virtual event brought together high-level policy makers, air transport regulators, industry representatives, aviation professionals, and other stakeholders to drive important progress on regional air transport coordination and recovery.

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Regina wrote a new post, Event Planner Toolkit – The Basic Essentials

I-Meet

In the detailed, deadline driven world of event management, it’s necessary to have a robust action plan to design, organize and operate your event efficiently, and successfully. And you need the right tools to de.

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Surprising Benefits of Holding a Virtual Trade Show

Creative Group Inc

Trade shows are good for business. They educate, raise brand awareness, build relationships, expand reach and… generate leads! By attracting participants who are interested in your product, trade shows pull in naturally vetted target audiences and create a productive selling environment. With technology, it’s easy to measure the many benefits of trade shows, and the return on investment grows greater when sponsorship dollars provide financial offset.

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Hyatt Place Partners with Gopuff for Guest Deliveries

Business Traveler USA

Hyatt has announced a collaboration with Gopuff, a delivery platform for consumer products. Starting immediately at more than a dozen Hyatt Place locations, guests can order drinks, snacks, over-the-counter medications, home and baby products and even alcohol in select markets. Once the order is placed, the items are delivered in just 30 minutes from Gopuff’s local micro-fulfillment centers.

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The events industry kicks off towards net zero

Travel Daily News

The objective is to have a pledge ready for COP26. Goals will include 50% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.

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Who's News in Catering for September 2, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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Consistency Is Key: Better Brand Management With Astute Review!

Endless Events

Every once in a while, our hosts Will and Brandt love to bring guests to the Event Tech Podcast and have them talk about an exciting technology or software they’ve developed. In September 2020, for example, we had the opportunity to learn more about virtual engagement strategies with Sketch Effect. And today, the techie duo welcomes a very special guest who developed a brand management tool and mostly works with consulting firms and banks.

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How Planners Are — and Aren’t — Approaching the Non-Binary Gender Question

Convene by PCMA

In the August COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard, planners who seek attendee gender pronoun preferences said they collect the information to use on event name badges. Nearly nine out of 10 planners responding to the August COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard said they do not ask registrants to identify their gender with non-binary response options. The results from a 2021 national study, conducted by the advertising insights agency Bigeye, suggest that organizations seeking to attract younger members and confe

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IATA Calls EU’s DCC a “Blueprint” for Global Vaccination Verification

Business Traveler USA

The International Air Transport Association is calling for governments worldwide to adopt the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate, or DCC, as the global standard for vaccination certificates, saying the DCC should “serve as a blueprint” for other nations. The European Commission first floated the proposal for an EU-wide vaccine certificate – which was originally called digital green pass – in March.