Mon.Jun 07, 2021

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Reinventing Your Joy: 3 Stories of Meeting Profs Resiliency

Smart Meetings

As meeting professionals are getting ready to head back into ballrooms across the country, Smart Meetings thought it was important to reflect on what we learned over the last year, how we changed and what we are looking forward to when we meet again. Following are three interviews (edited for length) as part of a series on reinventing joy during a pandemic year.

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Social learning is humans’ true superpower

Conferences that Work

What is humans’ true superpower? [Hint: We’re not more intelligent than other species.] We can make a strong case that humans’ true superpower is social learning. Why am I writing about social learning on a blog that’s (mainly) about meeting design? Because social (uncovered) learning is the best learning model for conference sessions.

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The Meetings Industry Needs Mature Leadership Now

Smart Meetings

Lalia Rach. As the industry starts looking forward to meeting again, it will need enlightened leadership more than ever. “In the aftermath of an unexpected tragedy, there is a need for leaders at all levels, regardless of title, that are not just good, but great,” says Dr. Lalia Rach, founding dean of Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality at New York University and executive managing director of Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)’s new Strategic Consulting Services.

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Ker & Downey Africa DMC expand into emerging markets in Russia & Eastern Europe

Travel Daily News

Currently, the super-luxury destination management company services top boutique agencies and luxury tour operators in several markets across the globe including North America, Latin America, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, China and Hong Kong.

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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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TSE Spotlight: Michael Kloss

Special Events

Michael Kloss will share his Disney insights during The Special Event.

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Award-winning travel management company recruits latest technology to cater to the new traveller

Travel Daily News

The expanded, long-term agreement will see ITL World work with Sabre to deploy the latest technology and best solutions to drive growth, boost revenue and transform its business during the anticipated recovery period and beyond.

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Julie wrote a new post, Food & More Food! Eating Your Way Through Madrid!

I-Meet

Not only is Madrid a fabulous city to visit for its art, culture, and history but also Madrid is a food lover’s destination! Restaurants and markets are abundant and dining in Madrid will not disappoint. The cit.

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ExCeL London Looks Ahead to Hybrid Events

BCD Meetings & Events

BCD M&E Business Development Director, Helen Carmichael speaks to ExCeL London , a UK venue playing a crucial role during the pandemic, first as an NHS Nightingale Hospital and now as a vaccination centre, on what the evolution of hybrid events looks like. ExCeL London lights up blue to show support for NHS workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo courtesy of ExCeL London via Twitter.

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Julie wrote a new post, Wellness and Meetings - Offer Stress Relief and Healthy Meals

I-Meet

As meeting planners navigated the Covid-19 pandemic over the past year, concerns about attendee health and well-being have dictated nearly every aspect of how face-to-face events were held — or, in most cases, n.

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IMEX launches two networking days on BuzzHub platform

Travel Daily News

While the platform allows connections and communications to take place at any time, it’s only at specific times and days that participants can schedule video or audio meetings on the platform.

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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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Plane Carrying Vice President Kamala Harris Diverted Due to Technical Issue

Travel Pulse

The plane reported issues with the landing gear.

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TSE Spotlight: Meet Michael Kloss

Special Events

Michael Kloss will share his Disney insights during The Special Event.

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Diane Conley posted an update: How to Upskill Your Meeting Planner [?]

I-Meet

How to Upskill Your Meeting Planner Career… [link].

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Everything You Need To Know About Hybrid Event Staff!

Endless Events

The two hottest topics in the ever-evolving events industry right now are the long-awaited return to in-person events and hybrid events. But as our hosts Will and Brandt have said time and time again, it’s not about going back to how things were pre-COVID. It’s about embracing the lessons learned along the way and incorporating them into our new events.

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How To Be in 10 Places at Once and Manage My Conference Effectively

Blue Spark Event Design

One of our favorite expressions is “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should”. It reminds us that even though you might have the capacity to accomplish something on my own, it’s not always the wisest choice to do so. When it comes to producing meetings or conferences, we find this to be extremely applicable. Consider all the ‘moving parts’ that must be managed, like banquet orders, audio/visual set up and rehearsals, event staffing, vendor load in/strike, transportation, etc.