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The Value of Video in Marketing

Dana Communications

Any successful marketing campaign should explore the place that each channel plays, such as print, email, direct mail, search, TV, radio, PR—and video. As marketers, our job is to design a program that contains a balanced blend of communications tools to gain awareness and drive—ideally—measurable results. Unfortunately, alternatives are often overlooked, which could play an important role in any campaign.

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A Breakdown of Post-Pandemic Contract Clauses

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : The lawyer quoted in this article is not providing legal advice. If you are seeking legal advice, consult with a professional. Now two years out from where we were at the pandemic’s genesis, one question continues to peck at the minds of meeting planners: “Can the fear of Covid be sufficient enough to trigger force majeure ?”. Ty Sheaks, attorney at Texas law firm McCathern PLLC , author and faculty advisor for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), joined this week’

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TN Blizzard 2022 Conference Presentation: Better Strategy Starts with Better Data

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Better Strategy Starts with Better Data. How to become a data driven tourism organization. Download the presentation deck here: * indicates a required field First Name * Last Name * Email *. Company * Phone Zip Code * Hidden How Can We Help? Hidden W2L_Source_URL_c. Δ The post TN Blizzard 2022 Conference Presentation: Better Strategy Starts with Better Data appeared first on Advance Travel and Tourism.

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For Ideal Meetings in the Nation’s Capital, Be Sure to Stay in Arlington

Smart Meetings

With monumental views of the National Mall, unique meeting venues and the wonderful combination of rich history and thriving neighborhoods of innovation, it’s easy to see why meeting planners are choosing Arlington, Virginia, as the destination of choice in the capital region. Arlington’s 38 hotels are all conveniently central to businesses and attractions throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia, and each one is only steps away from a unique combination of national history, l

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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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Holograms Are Giving Events the ‘Beam Me Up’ Experience

Convene by PCMA

Convening Leaders 22 closing keynote presenter, former PepsiCo chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi (left), appears as a hologram on stage with emcee Holly Ransom in Las Vegas. (Jacob Slaton Photography). After Hungarian-British physicist Dennis Gabor came up with a novel method of generating 3D images 71 years ago, it took two decades for him to win the Nobel Prize for his invention, holography.

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The Only True Luxury Colorado Mountain Meeting Experience

Smart Meetings

For over 100 years, The Broadmoor , in Colorado, has been honoring their guests, tradition, and business so that you can highlight yours. With the addition of Bartolin Hall, The Broadmoor introduces the long-awaited “Convention Center at The Broadmoor.” Broadmoor Hall, International Center, Colorado Hall and Bartolin Hall offer over 200,000 square feet of flexible convention and exhibit space.

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Smart Moves in Half Moon Bay, Melrose and More

Smart Meetings

Sheila Buciuman. The Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay promoted Buciuman to hotel manager. She has been in hospitality for almost two decades, at mostly Ritz-Carlton properties. Buciuman was most recently director of operations at The St. Regis Atlanta and was a rooms operations executive for several years at The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta. Markus Lindner. Mandarin Oriental, Boston promoted Lindner to general manager.

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The Palm Beaches Host Business in the Ballroom and Beyond

Convene by PCMA

The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens is one of the many cultural institutions that make The Palm Beaches a standout destination. Business event organizers are flocking to The Palm Beaches, and it’s no wonder: As a collection of 39 distinct cities and towns along 47 miles of the Atlantic coastline, this destination has something to offer all groups both during events and “Between-the-Sessions.

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EUROPALCO, provider of solutions for events and shows in Southern Europe, turns 25

Travel Daily News

EUROPALCO, the company that revolutionized the events industry in Southern Europe, turns 25 and consolidates Portugal as a privileged destination for the greatest corporate meetings on the continent.

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3 New Attractions Bringing Business Leaders to Tampa Bay

Convene by PCMA

Tampa Bay consistently prioritizes new experiences, including travel, lodging, and dining options that keep organizations coming back year after year. Organizations sending teams to favorite meeting destinations always ask what’s new. Fortunately, Tampa Bay consistently prioritizes new experiences that keep planners coming back and draw in new organizations year after year.

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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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Mountain ans Snow Tourism Summit looks to sustainable future

Travel Daily News

Held as part of the UN Year of Sustainable Mountains, the Congress focused on the recovery of tourism and on an approach to the future based on understanding the tourist’s needs while also preserving natural and cultural resources.

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Taking a Holistic CSR Approach

Convene by PCMA

Attendees gathered for Destination Showcase, held on March 25, which capped the inaugural Business Events Industry Week. (Photo courtesy of EPNAC Photography & Video). In 2018, only around one out of 10 business event professionals responding to a Convene survey said that they bake sustainability into their planning process from the start, making sustainability clauses part of their RFPs — and more than one-third said that they didn’t source or design their event with an environmental lens a

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California, Here We Come - A Virtual Experience

Special Events

Join us Tuesday, April 5th for our final Pep Rally

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Virtual Staging: An Innovative Way to Impress Buyers

Redfin

In a virtual age, where you can tour homes online and purchase a home sight-unseen , why wouldn’t you consider virtual staging as a way to market your home to potential buyers? As more home sellers turn to virtual staging, you might be wondering, is virtual staging worth it? How does virtual staging compare to traditional staging? And how much does virtual staging cost?

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Will We See You in Anaheim?

Special Events

Early bird pricing ends April 8

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Gabriella Gentile is the new president of Federcongressi and eventi

Travel Daily News

During the annual convention, the members of the national association of conference and events companies renewed the positions of the President, the Directors, the Auditor and the Arbitrators.

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Short-Term and Vacation Rental Data: Sources and Analysis

AltexSoft Travel

Vacation and short-term rentals are experiencing a post-COVID renaissance. The data clearly shows the stable, worldwide increase in demand for alternative accommodations, from apartments to farm stays to igloos. The data also indicates that more and more companies in the sector tie their bright future with… data. According to the Global Vacation Rental Report 2022 , 40 percent of property managers rely on market business intelligence (BI) or analytics services, a big leap compared to just 13 per

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Event comms: delivering max impact

BCD Meetings & Events

With destinations around the world slowly opening up again, The Collective by BCD M&E are starting to see the demand for incentives return. After the past two years, clients are keen to drive business forward using this proven strategy to motivate and reward employees. While the focus will always be on the glamourous destination dangled as the carrot to excite top achievers, let’s not forget the other key to any successful incentive: a powerful communication strategy.

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Introducing Workspaces: Work smarter, not harder with Eventbrite’s new navigation

Eventbrite

At Eventbrite, it’s our mission to empower creators, entrepreneurs, and trendsetters like you to take your events to the next level and capitalize on your passions. Whether it’s an all-in-one marketing platform like Eventbrite Boost or the capability to increase the discovery of your events with Collections, our features are designed to help you reach […].

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Five Reasons that Los Angeles is Perfect for Your Next Event

Global DMC partners

Step into a star-studded realm of dreams made reality in the Entertainment Capital. A location unparalleled for red-carpet caliber days and nights. Discover LA splendors ranging from a landmark museum evening, to the indulgence of a Sunset Boulevard club party. Become a star for the night during a.

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AIM 2022 to tackle investment trends and strategies aimed at maximizing potential of businesses across globe at EXPO 2020 Dubai

Travel Daily News

Excellent handling of the pandemic and implementation of new business accelerators to help drive in more FDI into UAE in 2022.

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Global DMC Partners Releases Results and Key Findings of Staffing & Hiring Survey

Global DMC partners

Meetings & Events Pulse Survey reveals that most event professionals are back to being employed full-time and the majority of companies are currently hiring Global DMC Partners (GDP), the premier global resource for virtual, hybrid and in-person events, today released the results of its.

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Competent logistics are the new meeting minimum

Conferences that Work

I’m about to go on my first pre-con site visit since the Covid pandemic started over two years ago. My work at a pre-con is different from that of a typical meeting planner since I focus on the meeting’s design and facilitation. I’ve been convening meetings for decades, though, so I know a fair amount about meeting planning. As I prepared to review the venue’s meeting spaces, room set options, and traffic patterns, I thought about how, today, competent logistics are the

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