Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The rumors are true! Face-to-face meetings are happening again and where better to celebrate a comeback than in West Hollywood (WeHo), where the pool decks sparkle along with the chandeliers and not just the penthouse is suite. The London West Hollywood. In fact, at The London West Hollywood West Hollywood at Beverly Hills where meeting professionals met this week for Smart Meetings Experience Southern California to learn about all the new opportunities for getting back in ballrooms through cura

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Special Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Whether you have a brick-and-mortar or not, there’s no denying the fact that the modern consumer is reliant on tech to research, shop, and to make important buying decisions.

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The rumors are true! Face-to-face meetings are happening again and where better to celebrate a comeback than in West Hollywood (WeHo), where the pool decks sparkle along with the chandeliers and not just the penthouse is suite. In fact, at The London West Hollywood at Beverly Hills where meeting professionals met this week for Smart Meetings Experience Southern California to learn about all the new opportunities for getting back in ballrooms through curated appointments, all 226 guest rooms are

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Photo credit: Las Vegas News Bureau. Right now, people everywhere are eager to get back out there and get back to business. And Las Vegas is right there with them. On average, attendance numbers see an increase of 9% whenever conventions rotate into Vegas. Couple that with the increasing desire for in-person events and choosing Vegas as your host city seems like a sure a bet as any.

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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 Meetings

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Covid-19 Recovery Roundup. Just in time for the second season of CNN’s smash hit, “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” the country has announced a relaxation of Covid restrictions. Italian Health Minister Roberto Speranza wrote on his Facebook page that, “starting from March 1, for arrivals from all non-European countries, the same rules already established for European countries will be in force.”.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Australian rocket company Gilmour Space is emerging as a world leader in hybrid rocket technology. In 2015, brothers Adam and James Gilmour launched a venture-backed rocket company and developed hybrid propulsion technologies that would usher in a new breed of lower-cost rockets. Their mission: to provide cost-effective small satellite access to space.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

A successful meeting is not only about the business that gets done, but intangibles like networking and bonding. Solidify relationships with team building activities during your event. Japan offers opportunities to experience culture and unify your group. TOEI Kyoto Studio Park. Enter the world of the samurai and ninja at the theme park where Japan’s samurai movies and period television shows are filmed.

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Travel Pulse

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Russia's invasion of Ukraine will have ripple effects on travel throughout Europe and Asia.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

In Louisville, attendees can visit historic Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby Museum to experience the Kentucky Derby year-round. Meetings in Louisville are easy to get to and hard to forget. Kentucky’s largest city is filled with iconic attractions that are one-of-a-kind. Where else can attendees get a close-up look at the most famous racetrack in the world?

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DCI

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Alexander-Julian Gibson knows the travel media – as an influencer and a journalist. A stylist with clout on Instagram, he made the move to publishing bylines and travel stories in Travel+Leisure and GQ , among other publications. And he’s not the only one to make the transition. Destinations need to be aware, when approaching someone for a collaboration, if they are working with them as a travel influencer or as a journalist.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Meeting attendees enjoy lunch on the Huntington Place Outdoor Riverview Terrace. Photo courtesy of Huntington Place. When meeting attendees gather in Detroit, they do more than just visit. They’re welcomed into the city’s social and cultural fabric, participating in a diverse community buzzing with spirit. In fact, Detroit is the ideal meeting destination for organizations that value sustainability.

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FICP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

There are a number of encouraging signs that the meetings and events industry is rebounding – from increased hiring in hospitality to industry organizations hosting in-person events themselves –.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Boston’s Convention & Exhibition Center is in a league of its own with 2.1 million square feet of space, a 40,020-square-foot grand ballroom overlooking the Seaport, 516,000 square feet of column-free, contiguous exhibit space, and 82 meeting rooms. If that’s not enough to set the stage for a successful meeting, nearby there a number of attractions to take your event to the next level.

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FICP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Did You Know? Did you know that as a top-referring participant in FICP’s Referral Program , you could win guaranteed attendance to the Annual Conference? And that’s not all! Awards.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

With all the new technologies available to event professionals, often the process of selecting the right tech tool becomes prioritized over anything else. Joe Faulder. In this new world of digital, hybrid, and physical events, we are bombarded with new technologies every day. As proof, consider this: In 2020, there were about 200 digital event solutions, including registration tools, event platforms, and attendee engagement tools.

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Travel Daily News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As the Convention & Culture Partner, Georgia is showcasing its wide-ranging cultural heritage and natural attractions – In 2023 it will be the official host country of the World’s Leading Travel Trade Show.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week. Workers Care More About Flexible Hours Than Remote Work. Workers, flush with power as employers raise wages and scramble to fill open jobs, say they care even more about flexible schedules than whether or not they go into an office.

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Fox World Travel

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

By Rose Gray; Business Relationship Director & Global Travel Expert What is it about a beach vacation that draws us to it? Why are we compelled to kick off our shoes and run through the sand? Having grown up on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, one might assume that my love of the […]. The post There’s Something About a Beach appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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FICP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

There are a number of encouraging signs that the meetings and events industry is rebounding – from increased hiring in hospitality to industry organizations hosting in-person events themselves –.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Erin O’Brien and Shannon Wiig. Visit Omaha has announced changes to its team as the organization prepares to recover from the pandemic. Erin O’Brien has been promoted to become the organization’s director of marketing and content. She will oversee the execution of Omaha’s digital brand and presence.

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FICP

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Did You Know? Did you know that as a top-referring participant in FICP’s Referral Program , you could win guaranteed attendance to the Annual Conference? And that’s not all! Awards.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

This is a recording of the latest DES Expert Panel. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant.

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Special Events

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Join Roy Choi on Thursday, May 5 at 9:00 am on the General Session Stage Located in the Exhibit Hall.

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One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Employee recognition is a key element of an engaged culture and business. It rewards positive outcomes and reinforces desired behaviors. Successfully recognizing employees can be a challenge. What motivates one may not work for another. To implement an effective employee recognition program , follow these dos and don’ts. The 5 Dos 1. Do Make Recognition Attainable When introducing a recognition program, it’s important to make employee rewards and recognition something that one can actually earn.

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One10 Marketing

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Employee recognition is a key element of an engaged culture and business. It rewards positive outcomes and reinforces desired behaviors. Successfully recognizing employees can be a challenge. What motivates one may not work for another. To implement an effective recognition program, follow these dos and don’ts. The Dos Do Make Recognition Attainable When introducing a recognition program, it’s important to make rewards and recognition something that one can actually earn.

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