Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

A lot has changed in two years since the actors Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson announced they had contracted what was then known as novel coronavirus on a film set in Australia. What hasn’t varied is the desire around the world to visit California for business, pleasure or both. At Outlook Forum, Visit California’s recent conference for travel industry professionals, research showed that the Golden State continues to appeal to attendees.

Planner 246

Planner Attendee Panel Contracts 246

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 4, 2022

An attendee at Convening Leaders 2022 speaks during a session. Data from Nature shows that more women participate in conference Q&As when session chairs invite women to ask opening questions after a talk. (Jacob Slaton Photography). In December 2019, after an analysis of gender diversity at its conferences showed that progress toward gender equity was well-intentioned but inconsistent, the journal Nature announced that it was taking a new approach.

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Speakers Publishing Panel Conference 98

MeetingsNet

MARCH 4, 2022

As we move out of the pandemic, the future looks, well, tasty. The folks at MeetingsNet’s sister publication, Catersource, have pulled together the food-and-beverage trends that chefs are talking about for 2022, from global food fusions to yuzu vinagarette. For meeting professionals who are ready to try something new (bao buns, carrot hot dogs, and hibiscus coolers, anyone?

Publishing 96

Publishing Media Trends Production 96

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 4, 2022

International library and book publishing groups are issuing strong statements in support of Ukraine over the Russian invasion of that country or advocating for the removal of Russian state-owned institutions at industry events. Last week, the Ukrainian Library Association should have kicked off its international scientific conference, “Modern Library-Information Continuous Education: What, How, for Whom?

Publishing 98

Publishing Social Media Booking Conference 98

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

Travel

Redfin

MARCH 4, 2022

From increased competition to low mortgage rates, the real estate market has undergone substantial changes in the past decade. One of the most significant changes is the payment method homeowners are using to purchase new homes. A recent Redfin report found that one in nine first-time homebuyers saved for their down payment by selling cryptocurrency or “crypto.”.

Banking 62

Banking Regulations Consulting Marketing 62

Convene by PCMA

MARCH 4, 2022

A recent survey shows that in four industries where women outnumber men, women still are subject to a “multitude of biases.” Results from Convene ’s Salary Survey 2020 suggest that, when it comes to leadership roles and pay, a similar outcome can be seen in the majority-female events industry. (Convening Leaders 2020 photo by Jacob Slaton Photography).

Publishing 98

Publishing Remote Hospitality Education 98

Travel Pulse

MARCH 4, 2022

People are finding creative ways to support Ukrainians.

Travel 87

Travel Travel 87

Smart Meetings

MARCH 4, 2022

Royston Brady. Hilton Aventura Miami appointed Brady general manager. A 20-year hospitality veteran, Brady most recently worked for Bonaventure Resort & Spa in the Florida Everglades as its general manager. He has been general manager for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties in Florida, Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Roganstown Golf & Country Club in Dublin, Ireland and more.

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Hospitality Airlines Management Tourism 130