Tue.Jun 28, 2022

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10 Important Technology Questions to Ask in Your Next RFP

Smart Meetings

The process for creating a request for proposal (RFP) has wildly changed now that virtual and hybrid events are regularly in our repertoire. While we’re excited to welcome back face-to-face events, we know that attendees and companies require flexibility. This means virtual and hybrid events aren’t going away anytime soon. So, we must continue to be laser-focused on creating RFPs that will truly meet our needs and set us up for success.

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Ice Ice Baby: Cool Treats for Outdoor Events

Special Events

As the temperatures rise, your guests may be in search of some refreshing frozen treats to help keep them cool.

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Metaverse Replicas of Event Venues Make Site Inspections Faster, Easier and Greener

Smart Meetings

The process of picking the perfect event venue is a time-consuming one. It can take hours of driving and flying that many planners can’t spare. RendezVerse , a new Metaverse-based company, revealed its plan to dramatically reduce time and resources spent on-site inspections. In collaboration with some of the most well-known hotels around the world—namely InterContinental Paris le Grand , Atlantis Palm Dubai and Madrid Marriott Auditorium —RendezVerse has created “digital twins” of event spaces t

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Event Data Is a Goldmine, But Planners Can’t Do It Alone

Skift Meetings

With many parts of the world experiencing the worst inflation we’ve seen in decades, events are getting more expensive to host. This makes it all that much more crucial to get the most ROI possible out of each event, and there is one key factor that can help planners hit the mark: data. Event analytics are especially valuable because they provide real-time audience behavioral data, which marketers pay millions for.

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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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10 Best Practices to Create an Employee Recognition Program

ITA Group

10 Best Practices to Create an Employee Recognition Program. In the world of HR and employee engagement, the question of how to implement an employee recognition program is top of mind for many leaders. The question isn’t a surprise because right now is a challenging time for employee engagement. You can hardly go a day without seeing a new article about The Great Resignation and how it’s affecting hiring and the morale of employees left behind.

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ITB China MeetUp 2022 to reunite over 20 destinations this September

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB China MeetUp 2022 to reunite over 20 destinations this September appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Travel industry professionals in China expressed a strong desire for a platform to exchange ideas with industry peers and discuss the future of travel after a recent and prolonged series of strict epidemic control measures brought daily life to a standstill in several major cities in China.

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Hyatt’s New Caption Brand Debuts in Memphis

Business Traveler USA

The first property in the portfolio is part of a mixed-use development on Memphis’ historic Beale Street. Hyatt has launched its new Caption brand with the opening of the Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis. The 136-room property is located on the corner of world-famous Beale Street and Front Street, part of the One Beale mixed-use development. The new lifestyle Caption brand, which Hyatt announced in 2019, is designed to bring people closer together, allowing them to work, eat or socialize in

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Webinar: Rolling Out the Rainbow Carpet: Creating Inclusive Events and Welcoming Destinations

Convene by PCMA

How do we make our destinations and events more inclusive and welcoming? Join destination representatives and organizers who are ready to share the struggles and triumphs they’ve experienced to ignite action as we work toward a more inclusive reality for all.

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Resilient Leaders Can Change Their Minds

Gavel International

Reading Time: 8 minutes “With great power comes great responsibility.” Leaders are endowed with great power and responsibility, making it challenging to lead a variety of stakeholders through critical changes. No leader possesses the ability to see into the future, which can be one of the most challenging parts of the job. After all, decision-making is about the available, incomplete information – past analysis, future predictions, behavior patterns, etc., communication, and feedback

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Global DMC Partners Teams Up with Destination Fabulous

Global DMC partners

GDP expands its exclusive network to include top Las Vegas DMC The largest worldwide network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, Global DMC Partners (GDP), has announced its newest DMC partner, Destination Fabulous, based in Las Vegas,

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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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Messe Wien’s Martina Candillo on Budgets and Better Infrastructure

Convene by PCMA

From Sept. 28-30, the Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center in Vienna, Austria will host PCMA Convening EMEA 2022. (David Faber). The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent , according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But some spaces are quite the opposite, particularly facility management, where just 21 percent are women , according to the U.S.

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Celebrating a successful 2022 DMC Network Exchange in a renewed, forward-looking Atlantic City

Travel Daily News

The 2022 Exchange, held June 15-17 in the heart of Atlantic City, represents a significant investment in the Jersey Shore community by the DMC Network and its partners.

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A Guide On How To Sell Your House Fast

Redfin

Selling your home can be stressful, especially if you’re on a time limit or have financial constraints. Whether moving quickly for a new job or personal reasons, you’ll need to get creative with your plans to increase your chances of selling your house fast. The main concern is that having a home on the market longer than a few weeks can indicate to other homebuyers that there may be a problem with the house.

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Practicing Language Inclusivity at Events

Special Events

A new survey examines the response of planners to the need for translation at events

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Event marketing automation: How can it help your event planning process

Eventtia

The average event planner has a lot on their plate. Between keeping up to date with the needs of every single stakeholder and corresponding with presenters about last-minute whims and fancies, it can be easy to fall into a routine and not give every task its due. But you can’t afford to take any shortcuts if you expect your event to be successful.

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Micro Apartments: Are These Small Living Spaces Right For You?

Redfin

Finding affordable apartments has become a challenge, especially as inflation continues to affect home and rental prices. This is especially true if you’re a first-time renter, like a student or a new professional. As prices continue to increase, people are looking for smaller apartments to stay within their budget. A popular option for many people is the micro-apartment. .

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How to Decide Between Renting a House vs an Apartment

Redfin

As a renter, one of the biggest questions you’ll have to answer is whether renting a house vs an apartment is the right decision for your needs, budget, and lifestyle. Apartment living and living in a rental home can be very different options, but overlap in many ways. So whether you’re renting in Boston, MA , or living in Raleigh, NC , you’ll have to decide which rental property fits your needs.

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Condo vs. Apartment: 10 Differences Every Renter or Owner Should Know

Redfin

You probably came across condos and apartments last time you looked for a new place to live. From the outside, it isn’t always easy to tell these two housing options apart. How can two things that seem so similar have so many differences? A few big factors separate condos from apartments, and each option has pros and cons. Whether you’re looking for apartments in Atlanta, GA , condos in Chicago, IL , or anything in between, here’s how you can decide which one is best for you. 1