Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Unbearable, earth-scorching temperatures posing a threat to the environment also endanger the health of meeting attendees exposed to such extreme heat. In July, roughly 100 million Americans came under an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service as states stretching from the south-central region to the Northeast were hit with blistering triple-digit temperatures, encroaching on daily records in the states of Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas.

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Convene by PCMA

JULY 29, 2022

Event planners and providers are looking for ways to mitigate the ballooning costs go audiovisual services. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Inflation hit a four-decade high of 9.1 percent in June, putting continued pressure on consumer’s wallets nearly everywhere that people spend money. It is just one of many issues audiovisual suppliers — as well as event organizers working with tight budgets for their events — are facing right now, according to John Rissi, senior vice president, customer and indu

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Lisa Messina has joined Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) as chief sales officer. Messina joins following a 4.5-year stint with Caesars Entertainment, where she most recently worked as senior vice president of sales, leading a team of 120 sales directors. She’ll begin her new position in early September. “I am thrilled to join the LVCVA and represent Las Vegas, the number one name in tourism,” Messina said.

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MeetingsNet

JULY 29, 2022

Several major hotel firms have announced new partnerships and substantial financial contributions to combat trafficking on their premises. With July 30 being the United Nations’ “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons,” two large hotel companies announced programs to assist victims of trafficking—who are often moved though hotels—as well as training employees to identify and report trafficking situations they observe.

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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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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Astra Hotel Seattle. In Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, Astra Hotel Seattle by Marriott Tribute Portfolio is open and ready for reservations. Its 16 stories hold 265 guest rooms and 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space in seven meeting and event spaces. With easy access to downtown and the Amazon and Google campuses, the property caters to the tech hub that it calls home. ”Room service and amenity delivery is provided by Sparky, a small robot that rides in elevators with guests.

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InEvent

JULY 29, 2022

Video is one of the best ways to get your message or product across as engaging, captivating, and ultimately memorable. It’s been proven time and again that a video is more likely to capture your attention than an article on a website. If you are in business and looking to increase engagement, sales, or grow … Post 7 Creative Video Marketing Tips For Your Business showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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InEvent

JULY 29, 2022

Video is one of the best ways to get your message or product across as engaging, captivating, and ultimately memorable. It’s been proven time and again that a video is more likely to capture your attention than an article on a website. If you are in business and looking to increase engagement, sales, or grow … Post 7 Creative Video Marketing Tips For Your Business showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Smart Meetings

JULY 29, 2022

Michaelene Sullivan. San Diego Tourism Authority appointed Sullivan vice president of sales and services. She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California.

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