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Jade Simmons: Develop Purposeful Metrics for Success

Smart Meetings

“Re-imagine yourself as the directorial, experience-creating superhero of tomorrow,” Jade Simmons, classical concert pianist and lauded transformational speaker, urged planners in this week’s Smart Chat Live! webinar session: “Planning with Purpose: How to position yourself for a powerful year.”. “Connection is more important than ever before—it’s…vital,” Simmons said.

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How Clovis Comedy Scene Packs Rooms With Eventbrite Boost

Eventbrite

As the late great Bob Saget said, “I become a chameleon for wherever I am.” At Clovis Comedy Scene, rising stars of stand-up like Sammy Obeid and JC Currais — folks seen on platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Comedy Central, and BOB AND TOM — bring that transformative energy to the room, making the event the top comedy […].

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Lessons Learned Doing Business During a Pandemic

Convene by PCMA

“There has been possibly no bigger obstacle, but also no better opportunity to learn and sharpen your skillset as an event executive,” said Akshar Patel, vice president of conventions for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association, speaking about the pandemic. The business events industry has numerous groundbreaking leaders — trailblazers who represent diverse sectors of the community and make meaningful contributions to advance inclusion and equity within their organizations.

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Unique Valentine’s Day Event Ideas You’ll Love

Eventbrite

As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to ways to celebrate the loves of our lives, we’re not going to limit our Valentine’s Day event ideas solely to a romantic kind of love. There are all types of love that we could be celebrating and encouraging. This isn’t to say we’re not going to include romantic love […].

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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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Tech Trends for 2022

Special Events

In 2022, you will continue to see the evolution of hybrid events.

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Meet AIMEBASSADOR Maggie Diasinos

AIME

With over 21 years of experience in hotels, Maggie is one of our industries most influential voices. As the current Senior Global Director of Sales at Hyatt, she is at the forefront of planning for the recommencing of travel and … The post Meet AIMEBASSADOR Maggie Diasinos appeared first on AIME.

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The Abbi Agency Appoints Three Executives to Partners in 2022

The Abbi Agency

Agency veterans Connie Anderson, Caroline Sexton and Thaison Kawal take on new leadership to grow the next generation of The Abbi Agency. RENO, Nev. (January xx, 2022) — The Abbi Agency has appointed three experts in operations, creative strategy and digital marketing as partners at the fast-growing, Nevada-based PR and marketing firm. The three long-term employees have led different aspects of the agency’s growth, and will continue to guide the company’s next phase of expansion and marketing in

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Why Your Team Isn’t Working — and How to Fix it

National Association For Catering ane Events

No team is perfect all day, every day — but a great team is one that can overcome its conflicts and share a common goal, regardless of disagreements, tension, or misunderstandings. As a leader, it’s your job to set the tone for your company’s culture.

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Tips to Build an Effective Content Strategy for Your Event Marketing

InEvent

Learn the top tips to build a successful content strategy for your next event. When planning an event, most event managers focus on the speakers, the topics, or the venue- if the event isn’t online. While these are crucial elements for a successful event, there’s a more critical priority. It’s getting the people to attend … Post Tips to Build an Effective Content Strategy for Your Event Marketing showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Event Health Risk Mitigation

ITA Group

Event Health Risk Mitigation. aschuman. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 13:40. Create Peace of Mind With Event Health Risk Mitigation. ITA Group’s health risk task force partners with multiple qualified vendors for COVID-19 event testing. Together, we quickly care for clients and give attendees peace of mind when traveling. Proactively Prepare for Events With A Health Risk Mitigation Plan.

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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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Seven Reasons Why Houston Is in a League of its Own

Convene by PCMA

Avenida Campus is one of the most unique features of Houston’s convention campus, offering groups a wide stretch of space to host outdoor gatherings in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center. (Lance Childers/Houston First Corporation). What makes the fourth-largest city in the U.S. so exciting for business events? Houston connects people and opportunity, creating a welcoming energy you won’t find anywhere else.

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Icelandair Expands Its European Network

Business Traveler USA

Icelandair has announced three new European destinations for its international network this summer: Rome, Alicante and Nice. In addition, the carrier has reinstated flights from Montreal and Vancouver, and expanded its US connections with the addition of seasonal service to Raleigh-Durham, NC. The airline will operate twice-weekly flights between Reykjavik (KEF) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on Wednesdays and Sundays beginning July 6, through September 4, with same-day connections to and from

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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. Your ‘Good Work Ethic’ May Be Making It Harder for You to Get a Promotion. It’s not that working hard is a bad thing in itself; the problem is that it doesn’t distinguish you in an environment where everyone else is working hard as well.

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Cambria Hotels Expands Footprint in New York and California

Business Traveler USA

Choice Hotels International’s upscale Cambria Hotels brand has announced the opening of its newest property in California, and set an opening date for its first hotel in western New York State. Cambria Hotel Calabasas. The 125-room Cambria Hotel Calabasas is the fifth franchised property in California, joining Cambria properties in Anaheim, at LAX, in Sonoma Wine Country and in Napa Valley.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Linda Erickson and Stacey Knoppel. Events DC has announced major transitions on its senior sales team. After 15 years with the organization, Linda Erickson, vice president of sales for conventions and meetings, has retired. Stacey Knoppel, who most recently served as director of convention management, will take over as vice president of sales.

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Meeting Planners’ Concerns Revealed

DCI

What’s the one thing on every meeting planner’s mind as we begin to envision the end of this pandemic? DCI’s newest edition of “Winning Strategies In Destination Marketing: A View From Meeting Planners” offers insight into meeting planners’ concerns and numerous other questions to help guide efforts among destinations who want to land the next big event booking.

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The Abbi Agency Grows Southern Nevada Presence and Expands Clientele in 2022

The Abbi Agency

The integrated marketing agency firm expands across multiple. industries and triples team size in Las Vegas. RENO, Nev. (January xx, 2022) — The Abbi Agency , recently named one of the Most Diverse Companies in Northern Nevada, is quickly expanding its presence in Southern Nevada with new business and new employees across a variety of departments and positions.

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2024 FICP Annual Conference

FICP

2024 FICP Annual Conference November 10-13, 2024 Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel Denver, Colorado Hotel Website

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This Week in Travel: 5G Chaos?

Smart Meetings

Keeping you and your groups up to speed with weekly travel updates. The Buzz. “The new 5G-C bandwidth can interfere with some planes’ altimeters and other equipment, potentially compromising aircraft safety. Only 45% of commercial aircraft have altimeters that won’t be affected by 5G transmissions. That means the majority of passenger and cargo aircraft are at risk.”.

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2024 FICP Annual Conference

FICP

2024 FICP Annual Conference. November 10-13, 2024. Sheraton Downtown Denver Hotel. Denver, Colorado.