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Events Are Coming Back, and So Is Downtown Albany

Smart Meetings

The dazzling LED lights that line the ceilings of Albany Capital Center (ACC) are illuminated quite a bit more these days. Electric bill aside, that’s a good thing. Eventgoers and event planners alike are running full steam ahead in this new day-to-day norm we are all living in with the Covid-19 virus. Over 60 events already committed to the book for 2023 and with dozens of holds in place, the ACC is on its way to not having a weekend free until August.

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How Did You Get Started in the Events Industry?

Endless Events

Event professionals can start their career paths in almost any job or industry. This is something the Brew Crew knows well, as today’s hosts share a combined 82 years of industry experience with a wide range of event jobs that led them to where they are today. In this episode of the Event Brew podcast , Deanna Nwosu, Will Curran, Nick Borelli, and Arianna Black share their career journeys, the event jobs they’ve held, and advice they wish they’d known when first starting their careers.

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Best of 2022: Diversity

Smart Meetings

Making everyone feel welcomed is an essential building block in the future of the industry. This year, Smart Meetings highlighted these issues by witnessing the steps being taken on several fronts within the meetings industry to support inclusion and diversity. Steps range from heartfelt communication and vulnerability to hiring a diverse upper management workforce and taking accountability for accessibility.

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Two New Requirements for Travel to EU Countries

MeetingsNet

Next year, U.S. citizens headed to the European Union will need to register with the EES and submit an ETIAS application. Not familiar with those? Here’s what each requires and when each goes into effect. As international conference travel gains steam in 2023, it’s important for host organizations to communicate the new entry requirements for Americans traveling to the European Union.

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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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ILTM Cannes unites luxury travel industry

Travel Daily Media

The post ILTM Cannes unites luxury travel industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ILTM Cannes, the world’s luxury travel event portfolio, celebrated its 21 st edition last week, 5-8 December 2022. The global flagship event for the ILTM Portfolio brought together over 3,600 luxury travel professionals from 77 countries for a week of dedicated one-to-one meetings as well as an extensive programme of networking events.

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7 Tips to Help You Plan the Catering for Your Next Corporate Event!

MTI Events

Planning a corporate event can be time-consuming, even when you’re working with a professional event planner. You know the business culture and expectations, so you are going to need to give input. If you’re unfamiliar with catering, you may feel as if you’re out of your league.

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ITB Berlin Convention: Industry’s leading convention adopts ’Mastering Transformation’ as its motto

Travel Daily News

Leading speakers and experts from the global travel industry share their knowledge in up to 20 individual tracks – A wide range of topic headings including Travel Technology, Marketing & Sales, Future Travel, Hospitality, Sustainability and Social Responsibility – The programme will be available online in mid-January 2023.

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Ho Chi Minh City celebrates  ‘Vibrant Festival, Vibrant Journey’

Travel Daily Media

The post Ho Chi Minh City celebrates ‘Vibrant Festival, Vibrant Journey’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism organised the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week 2022, themed “Vibrant Festival, Vibrant Journey” with a series of experiential tourism – sports – music events for domestic and international tourists from 5 – 11 December 2022.

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Focus Travel Partnership appoints TripStax as preferred data analytics provider

Travel Daily News

Data from Focus Travel Partnership’s partners, such as booking source, content type, supplier and booking trends will be collected and fed into the TripStax Core, powering a bespoke version of the TripStax Analytics platform.

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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. Bye-Bye Blazers and Pencil Skirts: What Workwear Sales Reveal About the RTO Push. WorkLife spoke to apparel industry insiders and scoured retail data — specifically examining searches and sales for professional attire — as a way to read the RTO tea leaves.

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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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Why people attend in-person events: Results of Future Meeting Space research on “Redefining Event Attendance”

Travel Daily News

Key for inspiration and staff retention – sustainability considerations of increasing importance.

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10 Pros and Cons of Living in Michigan

Redfin

If there’s one thing residents and visitors can agree on about Michigan, it’s how naturally beautiful the state is. Widely known for its 3,288 miles of freshwater coastline, Michigan is home to many stunning beaches, great winter activities, and small-town charm attracting millions each year. There’s no shortage of things to do in this state, from being a foodie paradise to cheering on your favorite sport.

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TODAY: Final Day for Gala Submissions!

Special Events

Last chance to give your event a shot at winning a Gala Award!

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Ireland Bucket-List Travel Experiences

Fox World Travel

Hi Fox Friends. My name is Sonjia Wegner, Vacation Travel Advisor out of the Appleton office. My passion for travel has taken me all over the world, and I feel so lucky to be able to share my travel passion and experiences with you. I recently returned from beautiful Ireland. If you are looking to […]. The post Ireland Bucket-List Travel Experiences appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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15 Unique Things to Do in Arlington, VA 

Redfin

Just across the Potomac River from Washington, DC , Arlington is brimming with history, culture, and indoor and outdoor activities. The city is walkable and easily accessible thanks to its convenient Metro across the region. There are also many out-of-the-box things to do, given all the county’s charming neighborhoods, beautiful parks, tasty restaurants, and breathtaking historical landmarks in the city and nearby.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Vianny Mancebo. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) has named Vianny Mancebo as its director of international accounts in the convention sales department. In this role, Mancebo is responsible for supporting team efforts to promote the destination as a meetings and convention hotspot.

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