Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Desireé Dolecki, CMP, has always been an artist. To her, being an event professional is much in the same vein. “You need creative vision, planning and organization, budget management, marketing, promotion, collaboration, adaptability, time management and, of course, the ability to create a memorable experience,” she says. When she was young, she knew art wouldn’t necessarily offer her a lucrative career.

Certification 246

Certification Preparation Education Sponsors 246

EHL Insights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Hotel revenue management is the process of optimizing revenue by predicting demand and setting prices accordingly, most commonly found in hotels to forecast occupancy in order to maximize their room rate, hotel marketing strategy, and overall property performance. It's a complex and ever-evolving field for a revenue manager to navigate, with many channels and tools to keep up-to-date with.

Management 105

Management Marketing Marketing Hospitality 105

Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Milton Segarra Milton Segarra Discover the Palm Beaches has announced Segarra will serve as their new president and CEO following Jorge Pesquera’s retirement. Segarra joined the destination in 2022 as chief marketing officer and since then accelerated the organization’s widest range of promotional efforts in their history, resulting in record visitation rates and a $10 billion economic impact in the local tourism markets.

Hospitality 242

Hospitality Human Resources Travel Safety Entertainment 242

Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Riaz Meghji challenges planners: “The price of engaging sessions isn’t just effective planning, it’s connection.” Hybrid events may not be top of mind for event planners anymore — according to the results of Convene ’s Meetings Market survey, more than two out of five planner respondents have returned to fully in-person meetings — but that doesn’t mean we don’t continue to live in a hybrid world.

Events 103

Events Planner Attendee Speakers 103

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

Travel

Bizzaboo

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

IMEX America is a renowned conference and trade show in the meetings and events industry, held annually in Las Vegas. It offers a plethora of opportunities for networking, learning, and exploring the vibrant city. If you plan to attend IMEX America 2023 for the first time, here are some tips to help you navigate the conference and maximize your experience. 1.

Networking 52

Networking Trade Show Entertainment Conference 52

MTI Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

If you ask most employees, they’d likely jump at the chance for a shorter work week. Who wouldn’t want Fridays off? However, from a management perspective, deciding whether to establish a shorter work week isn’t as straightforward.

Production 52

Production Management 52

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Dale Hudson is exiting IMEX Group at the end of this month with plans to bring her experience to new audiences. When Dale Hudson, CED, SEPC, accepts her Pacesetter Award from the Events Industry Council in mid-October, it will be one of the last times she’ll be introduced as knowledge and events director for the IMEX Group. At the end of the month, Hudson is leaving the organization she’s been with for 22 years and launching her own company, Enhance Events.

Education 52

Education Planner Event Design Audience 52

Global DMC Alliance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Embarking on a musical journey to Croatia is a delightful experience as it offers a rich tapestry of musical traditions and cultural events.

Culture 52

Culture Events Travel Travel 52

MeetingsNet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

A quarterly discussion of the impact of generative A.I. on the business travel industry has just launched. Interest in generative artificial intelligence, a.k.a. generative A.I., is on fire as new user-friendly platforms and more widespread adoption are quickly revealing its massive capabilities. That interest is spreading fast in the meetings and business-travel industries, with webinars, conference sessions, and articles looking at how the new tools could change the nature of the work.

Travel 52

Travel Travel Panel Education 52

Special Events

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Special Events industry news

Events 59

Events 59

The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.