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TWT: Spirit Shareholders Approve JetBlue Bid, Airlines Report Rebound, Marriott Acquires Mexican Hotel Group

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Stockholders Approve Spirit-JetBlue Merger. Spirit Airlines announced today that its stockholders have approved a merger with JetBlue Airways. In a release , Ted Christie, president and CEO of Spirit, said, “This is an important step forward on our path to closing a combination that will create the most compelling national low-fare challenger to the dominant

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23 Webinar Best Practices to Drive Attendance and Engagement

Social Tables

The most successful webinars are specific, interesting, and engaging. They have captivating hosts, cover relevant content, and provide attendees with invaluable information. But how do webinar organizers take an idea and transform it into an appealing virtual event? Which webinar best practices do the most successful virtual event planners and organizers follow?

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PATA gears up for its Annual Summit in UAE

Travel Daily Media

The post PATA gears up for its Annual Summit in UAE appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the programme for its 2022 Annual Summit set to take place from 25-27 October 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. Exploring the theme ‘Reconnecting the World Sustainably’, the programme covers critical industry topics such as destination resilience, sustainable travel recovery strategies, supporting women in micro, small and medium sized e

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Adam Grant: ‘Why Do We Have to Worship at the Altar of Hustle?’

Convene by PCMA

Many of the claims made about generational differences are stereotypes, said organizational psychologist and Convening Leaders 2023 keynote speaker Adam Grant. Has the pandemic changed Americans’ priorities in terms of how much of themselves they’re willing to dedicate to a job? That’s the question Margaret Hoover asked Wharton organizational psychologist and best-selling author Adam Grant recently on a PBS “Firing Line” episode (watch below).

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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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SITE appoints Annette Gregg, CMM, MBA, as new CEO

Travel Daily News

Annette Gregg will lead the association as our industry continues to rebound, facing a hopeful future with incentive travel firmly embedded as a driver of enterprise culture and an indispensable element in corporate reward and recognition programs.

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OKC’s First Americans Museum: A Can’t-Miss Venue for Your Event

Convene by PCMA

Near the banks of the Oklahoma River sits the First Americans Museum, an eye-catching museum and venue for events large and small. Presenting the collective histories of 39 distinctive First American Nations, Oklahoma City’s First Americans Museum is one of the Modern Frontier’s most inspiring attractions and meeting venues. Here are four features of the First Americans Museum sure to make your event one to remember: Meeting Space.

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How to Handle a Ceiling Leak in Your Apartment

Redfin

A drip coming from your ceiling will catch anyone’s attention right away. You may be going about your day when that unmistakable sound of water droplets hitting your floor rings out. You look up to notice your kitchen vent or light fixture is slowly pooling water and then steadily pattering down to your floor. Dealing with ceiling leaks in your apartment isn’t easy.

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Match in Organizational Cultures Results in Successful Event

Fox World Travel

Bright Orthodontics Relies on Fox World Travel for Hawaiian Retreat. When Adam and Rachel Veit acquired a Wisconsin orthodontics practice, they knew their business would be centered around treating people with kindness and respect. And to create that atmosphere, it started with a deep appreciation for their team. This year, they went the extra […].

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Marianne Schmidhofer, Gisela Marti, and Connie Kinnard. Marianne Schmidhofer has rejoined Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) after 10 years away as director of meetings and convention services. She currently teaches a certification course in meeting and event management at Florida Atlantic University and has extensive experience in managing a wide variety of special events, including the 2016 Rio Olympics.

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inVOYAGE - In Qatar

inVOYAGE

More than 2,000 meetings, 70 luxury hotels and destination specialists, 75 agencies and corporate planners from all over the UK, EMEA, North America and LATAM. inVOYAGE created the first incentive and events showcase ever seen in Qatar. And what an event it was – especially coming right on the eve of one of the globe’s greatest sporting fixtures, the FIFA World Cup.

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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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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

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. The Power of Work Friends. Data shows that having a best friend at work is strongly linked to business outcomes, profitability, safety, inventory control, and employee retention. With the unavoidable increase in remote and hybrid work, best friends at work have become lifelines who provide crucial social connection, collaborati

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In Pictures: inVOYAGE in Doha 2022

inVOYAGE

We’ve just touched down from our latest luxury event and here are some highlights from inVOYAGE in Doha for you to enjoy. The event brought together luxury event professionals , including many buyers from leading agencies, corporates and luxury brands, and key figures from the industry from across the globe, to enjoy a whole host of World Cup-themed activities and experience the luxury of Doha.

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Kenes Group buys EXPOELEARNING

Travel Daily News

Kenes has decided to purchase EXPOELEARNING to promote this event internationally.

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in CONVERSATION - Qatar: Key destination for the luxury Incentive Travel industry

inVOYAGE

Just back from the incomparable Qatari experience, we reflect on this extraordinary country and its fabulous capital, Doha, with Philip Dickinson, VP of International Markets, MICE, Sport and E-Sport at Qatar Tourism. We take a look at its growth in popularity as a key destination for the luxury incentive Travel industry and consider Qatar beyond the FIFA World Cup.

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Who’s News for October 20, 2022

Special Events

Special events business news

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inYOURWORDS

inVOYAGE

Ours is an industry built on relationships and the importance of making those face-to-face connections was a key takeaway from our unforgettable Doha event, where bringing together an exemplary range of professionals in a spectacular setting proved true networking gold. Here our editorial team have collected just a flavour of the feedback from our inVOYAGERS in Doha….

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Event Planning Template: Your Timeline, Budget, and Checklist

Eventtia

Planning an event can be overwhelming with all the different moving parts and challenges. Yet, it’s actually pretty straightforward if you know how to approach it. In this guide, we’ll share an event planning template you can use to easily plan your next event. Event Planning Template: Checklist and Timeline. Planning an event can grow very complicated very fast, and this is why we will divide this checklist into a six-part timeline.

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Arabian Travel Market 2023 launches sustainable stand award

Travel Daily Media

The post Arabian Travel Market 2023 launches sustainable stand award appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ATM introduces a ‘Best Stand Build Incorporating Sustainability Initiatives’ for the 2023 annual exhibitor awards to recognise exhibitors that have made exceptional efforts to reduce their environmental impact and support the UAE’s net zero commitment.

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Travel Greenwashing: How to Spot it in the Tourism Industry

Solimar International

Travel greenwashing and the c hallenges of an environmentally conscious tourist: who to trust, how to spot authenticity, and more. From backpackers to luxury travelers, ?? the climate crisis affects us all. As travelers become increasingly aware of the issues impacting the Earth, they seek to reward and fiscally support businesses in the tourism industry with environmentally friendly practices.

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IATA’s WPS to take place from1-3 Nov in Bahrain

Travel Daily Media

The post IATA’s WPS to take place from1-3 Nov in Bahrain appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS). The event will take place 1-3 November 2022 at the Gulf Hotel Bahrain in Manama, Bahrain with Gulf Air as the host airline.