Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Jenna Darcy. Darcy is director of marketing and communications for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Before Grand Geneva, Darcy spent six years with White Lodging Services in Merrillville, Indiana, where she was corporate senior marketing manager. She also worked as director of marketing and retail for Brush Creek Luxury Ranch Collection in Saratoga, Wyoming, and corporate marketing manager at Marcus Hotels & Resorts in Milwaukee.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The 14 member airlines of the Oneworld Alliance have pledged their support for the ambition statement of World Economic Forum Clean Skies for Tomorrow Coalition to commit to a 10 percent use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by 2030. The alliance members have all previously committed to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Now the carriers are among the 60 signatories that have backed the coalition’s ambition statement.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

After 18 months of social distancing and remote meetings, teams are eager for opportunities to reconnect in meaningful ways. The bonds created through face-to-face experiences foster teamwork, build trust and cultivate a level of authenticity that cannot be replicated online. In today’s post-Covid era , meeting and event planners are looking for settings that promote team building while providing a sense of comfort and safety for all involved.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

When planner Sondra Lynnette Williams suggested “COVID essential heroes” enjoy the dinner and an overnight stay at The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City that attendees of her canceled event would have used, the hotel gave her idea a “very enthusiastic” thumbs-up. (Courtesy Ritz-Carlton). Sondra Lynnette Williams has been asked if her idea came to her in a dream.

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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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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

German car rental and ride-hailing company Sixt has announced a collaboration with Intel subsidiary Mobileye to pilot a new driverless “robotaxi” service in Munich next year. The autonomous ride-hailing service is set to launch in 2022, with plans to scale the service across Germany and other European countries later this decade. The MoovitAV and Sixt-branded vehicles will use the Mobileye Drive integrated self-driving system.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 2 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Business planning is a critical component of your digital event, and your project charter helps align your event with your organization’s priorities.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 3 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Learn how to design content for your digital event audiences. Design your event agenda and sessions to engage your audience. Best practices for managing event speakers for virtual and hybrid events.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

The Department of Justice has filed suit in federal court to block the Northeast Alliance of American Airlines and JetBlue launched earlier this year. The Justice Department, joined by six states’ attorneys general, claims in its action that the alliance would have the effect of eliminating competition and result in higher fares. According to the DOJ, the agreement between the two carriers would stifle competition in the New York and Boston markets and “significantly diminishes JetBlue’s i

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Airlines Government Transportation Incentives 52

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 4 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Plan your production process and evaluate digital event platforms. Design attendee, speaker, and exhibitor experiences with best practices to drive engagement.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 5 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Build a robust digital event marketing plan with objectives, actions, and measurement. Use social media, video, email, and content to drive engagement with different segments of your audience.

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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.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 6 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Identify Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Return on Investment (ROI) for your digital events. Determine how to evaluate event revenues, content, and attendee satisfaction KPIs.

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Attendee Events 40

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

This is the recording of the most recent DES Module 1 Expert Hour. Course content is proprietary to PCMA and not for distribution to anyone other than the course participant. The learning objectives for this module are: Creating a timeline, building a plan, and understanding your attendee and stakeholder needs are the first and most important steps for producing a successful digital event.

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Organizers can use the GroupSync platform to search through and source both hotel rooms and space from some of the most well-known names in hospitality, including Accor, Hilton, IHG, Marriott, and Omni Hotels & Resorts. The wasted time spent sourcing hotel rooms and space using antiquated RFP tools has long frustrated business event organizers. Many products that try to streamline the process don’t necessarily eliminate the major pain points; instead they often make it more cumbersome by add

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