Thu.Dec 01, 2022

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Why do Event Marketers Receive More Credit and Respect Than Event Planners?

Endless Events

Our conversation today comes from a question sent in by one of our listeners named Genesis. She asked, “Why do event marketers receive more credit and respect than event planners?” . Event marketers and event planners do, in fact, often receive credit, financial support, and recognition differently, which makes this an excellent question. As the Brew Crew will discuss, the reasons for this difference in treatment are complicated and can vary from person to person and company to company. .

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TWT: Delta Gets Red Rope on SkyClub, IATA Says Fliers Are (Mostly) Happy

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. Delta Air Lines Tightens Restrictions on SkyClub, Raises Fees. Delta Air Lines has announced that in order to “preserve premium experience” after members have complained of over-crowding in SkyClubs some restrictions will be added and fees raised.

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5 Ways to Practice Gratitude at Your Events

MeetingsNet

The meeting experience is often more about how attendees feel rather than what they think. One way to generate positive feelings is to design experiences that encourage gratitude. Although the holiday season is often when we’re reminded of what we’re most thankful for, there are many benefits to practicing gratitude on a consistent basis. Studies have shown that daily or weekly reflections of thankfulness lead to a happier, more optimistic outlook and stronger, more positive relationships.

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Smart Moves in Laguna Beach, Dubai and More

Smart Meetings

Wagner Muhly. Muhly is director of sales, events and marketing for Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center. Most recently, Muhly was director of group sales for Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Before working in sales and marketing, he spent 15 years in food and beverage roles with Hyatt. Rachel O’Neill-Cusey. Visit Laguna Beach in California named O’Neill-Cusey CEO.

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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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Over 100,000 connections made at IBTM World 2022

Travel Daily News

Over 2,200 exhibiting companies from 150 countries around the world were in attendance, including the CVBs of Spain, Ireland, Brussels, Croatia, The Czech Republic, Canada, Malaysia, Jordan, Bahrain, Canada, Miami, Las Vegas and Boston, as well as Meliá Hotels and Barceló Hotels.

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Live Shopping Events: 5 Keys to Getting Started With Success

Eventtia

On November 24, 2022, we were delighted to host a new Get Together Live session , with Mauricio Palacio, CEO at Eventtia, Marc Sorli, Head of Live Commerce at Multiplica and Laurent Dunys, CEO and cofounder at Shoply. During this 60 minutes session, broadcasted Live for European and Latin American brands, retailers and agencies, our speakers shared the key lessons they have learned these last few months in helping some of the most renowned brands and retailers, in the implementation of their Liv

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How To Make Marketing Automation Work For Your Virtual Event

Eventtia

Online resources like ebooks, videos, and articles have been popular for a while; however, they don’t replace human interaction. Virtual events erupted in 2020 as they filled the void for in-person events, and they seem to be here to stay. Recently, the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a virtual event that reached around 7,000 students across the state of Missouri.

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MEADFA Conference welcomes strong number of attendees to Bahrain

Travel Daily News

The MEADFA Awards recognise innovative and world-class duty free and travel retail specialists in the Middle East and Africa region.

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Fox World Travel launches Hawaii specialty team

Fox World Travel

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Dec 1, 2022) – This December, Fox World Travel announced the launch of a new Hawai’i specialty team. The new Vacation Travel team features eight certified Hawaiian experts who have traveled and studied the Hawaiian Islands to offer the best recommendations for an exceptional Hawaiian experience. “We are excited to make this new […].

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BCD Travel expands European executive team with the addition of two new senior vice presidents

Travel Daily News

As members of the European executive team, Wolfgang Strasser and Joanna Greenfield will report to BCD President, Europe Michèle Lawley.

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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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Meet Detroit: The City That Moves You

Convene by PCMA

Detroit’s impact on American music began with blues and jazz in the 1920s and continues today. (Charles Falsetti). When Convening Leaders kicks off in January, make sure you put Visit Detroit’s experiential activation at the top of your must-visit list. It’s where you’ll experience the evolution of music and the impact that Detroit has had on the industry.

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How to Build Lasting Partnerships With Brands, Nonprofits, and Governments

Eventbrite

One of the best ways to expand your events’ reach is to find partners that support your vision: big corporate brands, nonprofits, and government agencies can all help you level up. During Eventbrite’s RECONVENE Sessions event Expand Your Reach: Building Strategic Partnerships, three event creators with extensive experience collaborating with brand partners shared how they […].

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‘Tis the Season of Giving: St. Joseph’s Food Pantry

Gavel International

Reading Time: < 1 minutes In the state of Illinois, over a million people face hunger, and one-third of them are children.* Food pantries are essential to filling the gap between meals and hunger. The St. Joseph Food Pantry serves all residents in Lake County who are in need of food. In fact, a household going through difficult times may use the food pantry once every seven days.

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7 Unique Places to Visit in Mexico

MTI Events

If Mexico is known for one thing, it’s their gorgeous beaches—and the amazing food! Let’s try this again: If there are two things Mexico is known for, it’s their beautiful, white sand beaches and amazing food—and their incredibly friendly local population. They also have outstanding all-inclusive resorts, and local products you won’t find anywhere else.

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Swiss Tourism outlook 2023: Datafication for Resilient Tourism

EHL Insights

With 2023 almost upon us, perhaps the tourism industry can finally expect to rebound in the coming months to its happy and healthy state.?But the word "perhaps" cannot be overlooked, as nobody can predict the future and we will certainly live future crises. The travel sector cannot experience another collapse and should not rest on the status quo when recovering from downfalls.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Christa Acevedo. Streamline Event Agency has named Christa Acevedo as its first chief operating officer in its 11-year history. She previously served as vice president of operations at Southwestern Family of Companies. In that role, Acevedo led operations for more than a dozen companies under one consolidated umbrella corporation.

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What Locals Love About San Antonio That You’ll Love Too

Redfin

Home to nearly 1.5 million people, San Antonio still offers small-town vibes with its neighborhoods, green spaces, and river-side strolls. Commonly referred to as the “Alamo City,” there are many reasons why locals love San Antonio and choose to call it home. . Maybe you’re renting in one of San Antonio’s many neighborhoods, perhaps a townhouse in Monte Vista or a high-rise unit in downtown San Antonio , and are wanting to get to know your new city better.

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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. Forgetfulness: Why Your Mind Going Blank Can Be a Benefit. We’ve all had those frustrating moments when we struggle to recall someone’s name or a key bit of information stays for too long on the tip of your tongue.

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CTM invests in service and technology roles in North America

Travel Daily News

Organizational updates support new solutions for CTM's customers.

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Who’s News for December 1, 2022

Special Events

Special Events business news

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The 10 Best Holiday Office Party Games & How to Play Them

Social Tables

Planning an office party for the holidays is no easy feat. The event planner or planning team is in charge of organizing an event that is fun, festive, and affordable. You’re responsible for planning a party your coworkers will want to attend and, even more importantly, a party they’ll enjoy. Luckily, choosing the right office holiday party games can help guarantee that your seasonal shindig is a smashing success.

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How to Ensure Legal Compliance When Gathering Event Participant Data

Eventtia

For any given event, collecting data is integral. It helps you know how successful an event was, giving you a clear idea of the turnout, as well as the earned return on investment; after all, events aren’t free. Collected data is also a source of valuable insights. You can learn which events work best for your target market, which promotional strategies ensure the best turnouts, and which industry influencers graced your events and were able to bring in an audience.