Fri.Aug 20, 2021

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Experience Columbus Tells Story of Resiliency Through Multi-Event Art Activation

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Experience Columbus’s art project began at PCMA EduCon in July, and will continue at two more PCMA events before being unveiled at Convening Leaders 2023 in Columbus. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Experience Columbus launched its own version of the Olympic torch run during PCMA EduCon 2021 on July 7-9 in Phoenix. But instead of different people carrying a torch around the country, EduCon attendees — and those who will take part in in-person PCMA events in 2022 — will help create an original

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New COVID Test Promises On-site Accuracy

Business Traveler USA

Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the UK have announced the development of a new test that can detect COVID-19 in under 10 minutes without being sent to a laboratory. In preliminary study, the new test – known as RTF-EXPAR – was found to be faster than and as accurate as polymerase chain reaction, or PCR, tests currently in use. According to the researchers, the new test detected the presence of SARS-CoV-2 virus in nine out of 10 cases, about the same level of accuracy as the PCR

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National Media Are Buzzing About Indy

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What city can say it is among Time Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places, 2021, and a must-go destination this year on Condé Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure Magazines’ lists? Indianapolis. There’s plenty to stoke the buzz, like the burgeoning Bottleworks District. The historic, Art Deco Coca-Cola bottling facility, the largest in the world, underwent a $300-million makeover.

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Hotel Check: Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino

Business Traveler USA

WHERE IS IT? About 15 minutes from the international airport and along the beautiful Palm Beach coastline, the Hilton enjoys the ideal location to take advantage of the island’s famous breezes and beautiful sunsets. Nearby shopping and restaurant options are within walking distance, and just in front of the resort is where many of the motorized watersport activities begin giving Hilton guests an edge compared to other hotels.

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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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Three Ways Braindate Can Elevate Your Next Customer Event

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Braindate can transform customer events. Collaborative learning technology brings value that goes beyond traditional networking. Whether your event is live, virtual or hybrid and you’re launching new products or services, or whatever the reason for bringing together customers, partners and potential clients, Braindate personalizes the experience, giving them a platform to host conversations on topics they want to learn about, and find people they want to learn from.

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JW Marriott Brand Premieres in Charlotte

Business Traveler USA

Marriott International has announced the opening of its first JW Marriott hotel in Charlotte, NC. The hotel is part of the Ally Charlotte Center, a development in Uptown Charlotte that features a pedestrian-friendly community with office space, retail areas and urban gardens. The 381-room hotel is housed in a 23-story building located across the street from the Charlotte Convention Center and close to attractions such as the Bank of America Stadium.

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10 Ideas and Tips for Virtual Real Estate Events

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The life of a real estate agent may seem glamorous and adventurous (and, to some extent, it is), but it’s also filled with challenges and hurdles. The market is extremely competitive, especially if you operate in a high-profile area, and even the smallest fluctuation can mess up your plans.

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Ushering in the Next Generation of Business

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Las Vegas is ever-evolving, and perpetual reinvention means there’s always a new reason to visit. The city has recently introduced more than 2 million square feet of additional meeting space like Wynn Las Vegas with open-air spaces including a 20,000 square-foot Event Pavilion and expansive lawn, and Caesars Forum’s more than 300,000 square feet of meeting space that includes the two largest pillarless ballrooms in the world at 110,000 square-feet each, plus a 100,000 square-foot outdoor plaza.

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US Extends Ban on Nonessential Travel Along Mexican, Canadian Borders

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The ban has been in place since March 2020.

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Give Your Attendees a Taste of Colorado’s Best Brews in Aurora

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Few things taste better than a refreshing glass of beer on a crisp autumn day—especially if that day was filled with meetings. Treat your attendees to some of Colorado’s famous craft brews with a stop at one (or two) of Aurora’s celebrated microbreweries. From team-building nights to networking events to post-conference celebrations, let the flavors of the Rocky Mountains help break the ice while you give your group a decidedly Colorado experience.

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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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Singapore and Hong Kong Scrap Travel Bubble

Business Traveler USA

The governments of Singapore and Hong Kong have ended efforts to establish an air travel bubble between the two destinations. In statements confirming the decision to halt further discussions, both countries indicated that policy changes in the fight against COVID-19 had made a travel bubble agreement unworkable. “In Singapore, a substantial proportion of our population is fully vaccinated,” read a statement from Singapore’s ministry of transport.

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Score Big with a Fall Meeting in Lansing

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Football fans cheer on the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing. There’s no better time to plan a meeting in Lansing than the fall. As students return to Michigan State University (MSU) and fans flock to Spartan Stadium for exciting Big 10 football games, Greater Lansing pulses with energy. “The fall colors are great, the weather is mild, and it’s so many people’s favorite time of year,” says David Buckenberger, senior vice president of business development for the Greater

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Groups360 Built its Brand on Trust, Transparency — and Simplicity

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Groups360 is poised to continue reimagining the way event specialists and meeting planners search, shop and book group rooms and meeting space online. Groups360, the most trusted marketplace for meetings, was built on a singular — and straightforward — goal: make group travel simple. Founded in 2014 by David Kloeppel and Kemp Gallineau, two former senior executives with decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Groups360 has booked hundreds of millions in revenue for hotels, with event

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Columbus’ Convention Center is Second to None

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The award-winning Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) is one of the busiest convention centers in North America — surrounded by the Short North Arts District, a hip, culture-rich area centered on N. High Street. Credit: Photo Courtesy Feinknopf Photography / Brad Feinknopf. Convention centers around the country all sing this song. But the award-winning Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC), one of the busiest convention centers in North America, has receipts.