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5 Reasons for Embracing Hybrid Experiences

Smart Meetings

Have you returned to planning live events? You might not want to throw out the tools we used to get through the last two years virtually so fast. Out of necessity, we mastered snazzy new ways to connect, play games, exercise, entertain, make lunch/dinner/drinks and build things through platforms online. Just because we can meet in person, doesn’t mean that is the only solution.

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Survey: Job Stress Pushing Planners to the Breaking Point

MeetingsNet

The latest MeetingsNet research finds that 42.3 percent of respondents have considered leaving the planning profession entirely since 2020. If stress has been a constant weight on your shoulders through two years of pandemic, you’ve got lots of company. New MeetingsNet research, which will be released in full on May 3, found that nearly 46 percent of planners said that their job has become much more stressful since the Covid pandemic began in March 2020, with another 43 percent saying their job

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10 Safest Places to Travel in 2022

Smart Meetings

In today’s events climate, safety is a top-of-the-list issue for planners, especially those who regularly organize international gatherings. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection , the North American-based travel insurance company, released its annual “ Safest Places to Travel 2022 ” list just before the start of this year, detailed in a report by market researcher Kit Kiefer.

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The New Look of Event Industry Training

Skift Meetings

Over the past two years, many event professionals have reskilled themselves to meet market needs. As a result, industry training has had to adapt by implementing new educational offerings. The Covid pandemic served as a major disruptor of the events industry, prompting widespread restrictions on in-person gatherings across the globe. As a result, event professionals […].

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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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Smart Moves in LA, NYC and More

Smart Meetings

Julian Tucker and Terrance Frederick. Andaz West Hollywood , LA’s premier hotel on the Sunset Strip, named Tucker general manager and Frederick director of sales, events and marketing. Tucker has spent 25 years becoming an experienced leader at Hyatt properties. Prior to Andaz West Hollywood, Tucker was director of rooms and operations at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa in Bonita Springs, Florida.

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How The Salty Owl Studio Gets Crafty With Growing Its Community and Brand With Eventbrite Boost

Eventbrite

Needle felting an adorable wool alpaca takes teeth. Special needles, with tiny barbs on the end, agitate the wool and create a dense, solid mass perfect for sculpting. And at The Salty Owl Studio in Kalamazoo, Michigan, owner Mackenzie Hatfield helps veteran felters and newbs alike have a blast being sweet and spiky. Or salty. […].

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Top 8 Reasons to Move to Dallas and Why You’ll Love Living Here

Redfin

If you’re craving warm weather, a city filled with art, and somewhere with deep roots in education and sports, living in Dallas is for you. In no particular order, here are the top reasons to move to Dallas and why you should make this city your new home. 1) Sports culture. If you’re a sports fanatic, Dallas has all the pro sports one could wish for.

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02/15/22 | Black History Month Spotlight

National Association For Catering ane Events

Learn More about NACE Member Cillia Marion

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Cvent Connect Lays Out Event Tech Roadmap to Meet Growing Hybrid Demand

Smart Meetings

When is a user conference more than an outsized demo? When more than 2,000 meeting professionals gather in person in Las Vegas and 10,000 register to stream Cvent Connect to both learn about new products and experience the platform for themselves. That is exactly what happened when Cvent CEO and founder Reggie Aggarwal took the stage at CAESARS FORUM on Tuesday.

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