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GMID 2023: Looking Towards the Future

Smart Meetings

How the industry is celebrating and what you can do to support March 30 th marks Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) 2023 and there is more excitement than ever. This year’s focus is #MeetingsMatter, a reference to reminding the business world that meetings are important and a call to action for building a foundation that breeds success for the future.

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Travel Industry Unites To Help Travelers Find Sustainable Options

Travel Pulse

The new website Journey to Clean aims to help travelers learn about the sustainability practices and efforts of well-known travel industry companies and brands.

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A Host Facility’s Energy Sources: What Planners Should Know

MeetingsNet

To achieve true sustainability, planners should understand where the energy comes from that's powering their meetings. Here's how to do that—with or without the venue's assistance. An event venue’s power source has a notable effect on a meeting’s total carbon emissions. After all, a hotel that’s connected to a regional utility whose power is, say, 80 percent derived from fossil fuels produces significantly more carbon than a hotel whose regional utility uses 40 percent fossil fuel

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3 Ways to Make Your Event Stand Out With CORT Events

Convene by PCMA

Deep colors and rich textures give this CORT Events-designed meeting space a feel that both inspires attendees and helps your meeting stand out from the competition. It’s a time for renewal, and deep, rich 70s-influenced colors and textures are leading the way in effective event design. At CORT Events, our event design experts leverage such up-and-coming trends—our new product line launches April 2023— to assist your team in creating truly share-worthy experiences.

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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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Iceland named the most popular destination for solo female travellers

Travel Daily News

The travel and hospitality experts at Accor predict female solo travel trips will become a popular trend in 2023, with Google searches for ‘best places to solo travel as a woman’ already soaring +5,000% in the last month. In a bid to uncover popular hotspots for solo female travellers, Accor analysed* global Google search volume to reveal the top 10 most popular destinations for those planning a solo getaway.

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The 2023 Event Technology Selection Guide

Stova

Our new guide “The 2023 Event Technology Selection Guide” explains everything you need to know to find the right event technology solution for your unique event needs. You'll Discover: The 15 questions you should ask to help you filter out event technology platforms that aren’t up to the task. Key considerations to find a solution that gives you exactly what you need (and helps you meet your unique goals).

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3 Areas of SEO to Prepare for 2023

Special Events

Three areas of SEO to help improve your website

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Tips for moving offices

Travel Daily News

Moving offices can be quite a hair raising task for business owners, with many things to consider and plenty planning and organizing involved. Every detail of your move needs to be carefully worked out in order to ensure smooth running of your move and minimal downtime for your business. More often than not, hiring a professional moving company, such as AOA Moving Services can be more beneficial than trying to do a DIY move for your office premises.

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China makes welcome return to Arabian Travel Market, Middle East

Travel Daily Media

The post China makes welcome return to Arabian Travel Market, Middle East appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Arabian Travel Market 2022, Dubai Chinese exhibitors and travel professionals are making a welcome return to Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023 which is being held at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) for its 30 th edition from 1-4 May, for the first time in three years.

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WTM Africa launches Innovative Sustainability Village in 2023

Travel Daily News

CAPE TOWN – WTM Africa will, once again, host the Responsible Tourism Africa Conference , as well as the Responsible Tourism Awards , in 2023. Further to this, the event will lead the way when it comes to sustainable conferences in Africa with the launch of a dedicated sustainability village. WTM Africa 2023 will take place from 03 to 05 April at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), a sustainable venue aligned with the event’s values.

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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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7 Reasons to Hold MICE Events at The Westin Grand Ballroom and Convention Center, Surabaya

Travel Daily Media

The post 7 Reasons to Hold MICE Events at The Westin Grand Ballroom and Convention Center, Surabaya appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Westin Grand Ballroom & Convention Center, the biggest ballroom in East Java, Indonesia. The Westin Grand Ballroom & Convention Center managed by The Westin Surabaya provide distinctive services for their MICE experiences.

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Global Travel Collection UK makes leadership promotion at Colletts Collection

Travel Daily News

LONDON – Global Travel Collection UK announces the promotion of Jennifer Hartnett to Head of Contracting at Colletts Collection, the luxury B2B tour division at Colletts Travel. In her new role, Hartnett will oversee the growth of Colletts Collection, including contracting, tour operations and marketing for the business. She will report directly to Jason Oshiokpekhai, Managing Director of Global Travel Collection UK.

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AIME drives a projected $200 million in business revenue

AIME

AIME, the leading trade convention for the meetings and events industry in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, has today released new insights into the success of their 30-year anniversary show which took place over three days at the Melbourne Convention … The post AIME drives a projected $200 million in business revenue appeared first on AIME.

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Missafir acquires Golden Leaf Properties in Croatia

Travel Daily News

Missafir, Turkey’s short-term/mid-term home rental management platform, has acquired Golden Leaf Properties to enter the Central European market strongly. Missafir’s strategic decision to enter and grow in Croatia is the most vital step towards becoming Europe’s largest short-term/mid-term home accommodation brand, starting from the rapidly developing tourism hub of the Adriatic region.

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Gavel International Celebrates Global Meetings Industry Day

Gavel International

Reading Time: < 1 minutes VERNON HILLS, IL – Gavel International is championing that “Meetings Matter” on Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), an international day of advocacy held on March 30 to showcase the essential nature and incredible value created by business meetings, trade shows, conferences and conventions. This year’s theme, “Meetings Matter,” highlights the numerous benefits of in-person meetings – such as economic growth, deeper business connections and the sharing of kno

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Lighting up the tourism sector: Cape Town talks long-term solutions

Travel Daily News

SOUTH AFRICA – Cape Town Tourism and the City of Cape Town recently convened an urgent energy discussion with local tourism businesses to engage on the issue of outages and current steps being taken to mitigate sector disruption. Local stakeholders heard how Cape Town Tourism is supporting its members and working steadfastly to attract global tourists to the city, along with Mayoral members’ plans to attract investors in the green economy sector, create jobs through solar panel demand, and

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7 Best Practices for Webinar Invitations: Increase Your Audience and Engagement!

InEvent

Are you ready to get more people to attend your webinars? Create compelling invitations that capture your audience’s attention, pique their interest, and create a desire to learn more about your topic. We’ve put together some best practices for crafting effective webinar invitations that will bring in more attendees. These best practices will help you … Post 7 Best Practices for Webinar Invitations: Increase Your Audience and Engagement!

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Peachtree Group appoints Adam Greene to launch EB-5 Program

Travel Daily News

ATLANTA – Peachtree Group announced the appointment of Adam Greene as executive vice president of the company’s newly launched EB-5 program. Greene brings over 30 years of financial experience, including over a decade of EB-5 industry expertise, and has managed over $600 million of EB-5 investments during his career. As a recognized leader in this industry, Greene serves as an executive officer and board member for Invest in the USA (IIUSA), the national EB-5 Regional Center trade as

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Power your Direct Channels in the Next Generation of Content Manager

Leonardo

The next generation of Content Manager powers your direct channels. Send media and textual content to your hotel website, brand.com, loyalty sites, and more. For any inquiries or more information, reach out to our team. The post Power your Direct Channels in the Next Generation of Content Manager appeared first on Leonardo.

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Velas Resorts announces Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos opening late 2023

Travel Daily News

CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO – Velas Resorts announces Grand Velas Boutique Los Cabos , a new resort and concept in the all inclusive space with the excellence that just earned Grand Velas Los Cabos the Forbes Travel Guide ’s prestigious five star rating. Opening in late 2023, the boutique hotel will be Velas Resorts’ third property in Los Cabos. Adults only, it will be a stylish sanctuary, its own world of relaxation, pampering, with the personal service for which Velas Resorts is known.

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22 Unique Ways to Bring Texture into Your Apartment

Redfin

Creating a cozy and inviting living space is crucial for any apartment, and adding texture is an excellent way to achieve this. Texture brings depth, warmth, and character to a room, creating a visual experience that engages the senses. From using different materials and colors to incorporating handmade objects, artwork, and textiles, there are numerous ways to bring texture into an apartment.

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Ryanair calls on Ursula von der Leyen and EU Commission to protect EU Single Market for air travel

Travel Daily News

Ryanair condemned the continuing cancellation of flights over France due to repeated French ATC strikes. As always, French Minimum Service Legislation is used to protect French domestic flights, but EU overflights from Germany, Spain, Italy, the UK and Ireland are cancelled solely because a tiny French ATC union repeatedly closes the skies over Europe.

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Lessons from 45 Years of Placing Top Las Vegas Talent

Smart Meetings

Jaki Baskow reflects on celebrity booking trends in the top convention city In the 45 years talent broker Jaki Baskow has been booking celebrities in Las Vegas under the Baskow Talent brand, a lot has changed. Prices, for one. “Since some of these entertainers have gotten residencies here, their prices have gone sky high,” said The Queen of Las Vegas in an exclusive interview with Smart Meetings.

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Cabify closes $110.m funding to accelerate its strategic plan for profitable growth and sustainable mobility

Travel Daily News

MADRID – International multi-mobility company Cabify is moving forward with its strategic plan and will accelerate its objectives thanks to capital raising. Cabify has raised funding worth $110 million with participation from Orilla Asset Management (an investment company owned by Francisco Riberas ‘ direct family), and AXIS , through Fond-ICO Next Tech, among other investors, have backed Spain’s leading sustainable mobility and technology project.

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13 Tips for First-Time Homebuyers in Chicago

Redfin

Buying a home can be both exciting and daunting, especially for first-time home buyers in a city like Chicago, IL. With so many neighborhoods, housing styles, and factors to consider, navigating the real estate market can be overwhelming. However, with the correct information and guidance, purchasing a home in Chicago is an extremely rewarding experience and an excellent investment.

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Hyatt Plans to expand footprint in Mexico with new hotels slated to open in 2023 and beyond

Travel Daily News

CHICAGO – Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the strategic growth of its brand portfolio in Mexico, a top leisure and business travel destination for global and domestic travelers, with new luxury and all-inclusive hotels and resorts that reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to thoughtful growth in key markets. The continued expansion of Hyatt’s Mexico brand portfolio is expected to increase by 30% through 2025.

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Airline Alliances Explained: Benefits, Major Players, and Other Types of Partnership

AltexSoft Travel

There doesn’t exist an airline that would cover all the world’s regions and destinations. So carriers should cooperate with each other to provide their customers with the expanded route network, offering more opportunities. No wonder that, for now, many of the world-known airlines belong to global alliances. In this post, we explain what airline alliances are, discuss the largest players in the industry as of today, explore their services, benefits, limitations, and mention some other type

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Ryanair Holdings plc announces two new Board appointments

Travel Daily News

The Board of Ryanair Holdings plc announced that Ms Elisabeth Köstinger , an Austrian citizen, and Mr Eamonn Brennan , an Irish citizen, have agreed to join the Board of Ryanair Holdings plc as non-executive directors effective from 1 April 2023. Elisabeth Köstinger is a former Austrian politician who was an MEP from 2009 to 2017, and subsequently served as Minister for Agriculture, Sustainability and Tourism in the Government of Chancellors Kurz , Schallenberg and Nehammer.

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Airline Alliances Explained: Benefits, Major Players, and Other Types of Partnership

AltexSoft Travel

There doesn’t exist an airline that would cover all the world’s regions and destinations. So carriers should cooperate with each other to provide their customers with the expanded route network, offering more opportunities. No wonder that, for now, many of the world-known airlines belong to global alliances. In this post, we explain what airline alliances are, discuss the largest players in the industry as of today, explore their services, benefits, limitations, and mention some other type

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Experience the rich culture and history of Spain’s capital city

Travel Daily News

Madrid, the capital city of Spain, is a vibrant and culturally rich destination that offers something for everyone. From world-renowned art museums to lively nightlife, Madrid has it all. If you’re planning a trip to Madrid, here’s what you need to know about booking flights to Madrid and experiencing the best of the city. Booking flights to Madrid When booking flights to Madrid, it’s important to consider a few factors to get the best deal.

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FCCA, Platinum Members and Cruise Executives embark on exclusive networking event before Seatrade Cruise Global

Travel Daily News

Cruise executives and destination stakeholders had an early check in for Seatrade Cruise Global yesterday evening when they embarked on the annual welcome event hosted by Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – and sponsored by Port Everglades, ExcursionInsurance.com and Bacardi – at the Riverside Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. The function offered an intimate affair between FCCA Platinum Members and Member Line executives, including Richard Sasso , Chairman of MSC Cruises North America, wit

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Wyndham launches Dolce Brand in Italy with Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa

Travel Daily News

LONDON – Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the upscale 207-room Dolce by Wyndham Milan Malpensa , its first hotel under the Dolce by Wyndham brand in Italy. The new hotel joins a collection of Dolce hotels around the world including other sought-after locations such as Denmark, Greece, Portugal, Germany, Brazil, Vietnam, U.S. and more.

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7 steps for protecting employees during business travel

Travel Daily News

Business travel inherently puts some level of stress on a traveler. The more someone travels for business, the more their health risks can increase. And those risks and related costs don’t just affect employees and their families. They affect the employer, too, in terms of insurance and the temporary or lengthy loss of an employee. In the context of business travel and employee health, duty of care obligates an employer to research, plan, develop, and implement a set of policies and operational

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Defining collaboration through cultural exchanges in Qatar

Travel Daily News

Qatar is a country that has established itself as an international cultural hotspot. As a unique tourism destination, Qatar is a gateway to a special blend of tradition and modernity in the Middle East. Qatar has regularly organized opportunities to celebrate international cultures and traditions in recent years through a unique annual event. There have been 11 previous events promoting collaboration and unity between nations.

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Cheval Collection opens first international property: Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai

Travel Daily News

Cheval Collection , one of the UK’s leading brands for luxury long and short stay serviced apartments, is due to open its very first international property, Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai on 15 April 2023. Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai is an all-apartment boutique property located on the trunk on the iconic Palm Jumeirah. The property consists of 131 contemporary apartments ranging from one to three bedrooms, as well as an opulent three-bedroom penthouse, all with fully equipped kitchens.

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