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Employee Spotlight: Whitney

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Help us welcome our newest team member, Whitney! Whitney has joined our team as a senior campaign specialist for Mississippi accounts. Whitney started her career in sales at Verizon Wireless. After 6 years at her last job, we are happy to welcome Whitney to the team. Upon earning a degree in Business Administration, Whitney learned a lot about marketing and other aspects of business. “I feel that I’ve had to use what I learned from my studies in every job I’ve had.” Whitn

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Our Learnings: Building an Event Community

Endless Events

Building an online community can take years of hard work. That’s why Endless Events’ very own Will Curran and Kyle Kosinski created the #EventProfs community. They’re on a mission to build and grow a community from the ground up so they can better understand what it takes to develop an event community. #Eventprofs is designed to put your knowledge on center stage.

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Making the Business Case for Attending Events

Convene by PCMA

Event organizers can help potential participants get approval to attend their event by creating an education program that aligns with their companies’ business priorities. (Jacob Slaton Photography). The best path for helping potential registrants get approval to attend your event is to ensure that the majority of your education program is aligned to advance business outcomes or results.

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Tokyo Matsuri Fair in Japan rail cafe from 1-15 Sept in Singapore

Travel Daily Media

The post Tokyo Matsuri Fair in Japan rail cafe from 1-15 Sept in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Japan rail cafe is collaborating with the Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau (TCVB) Singapore office, in launching the Tokyo Matsuri Fair, which will be held at Japan rail cafe in Singapore from the 1-15 September 2022.

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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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MCI Group Launches Association Engagement Index 2022

Convene by PCMA

“PCMA is proud to endorse the Association Engagement Index,” said PCMA CEO and president Sherrif Karamat, shown with Nikki Walker, global vice president of engagement, associations and communities, at MCI Group. PCMA and the European Society of Association Executives (ESEA) are the first two associations endorsing the global Association Engagement Index developed by MCI.

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Singapore Airlines Drops General Mask Mandate

Business Traveler USA

As the government further eases COVID-19 restrictions, the new face covering requirements are based on the rules of destination countries. Singapore Airlines is joining a growing number of international carriers that are dropping the requirement for all passengers to wear face masks. As of Monday, August 29, only passengers traveling to or from destinations that require face masks on flights will need to wear one, according to an announcement from the airline.

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What to Know About Taxes When Sending Workers Out of State

Hotel Engine

Businesses often find themselves in a position in which it makes sense to send employees out of state — perhaps to temporarily fulfill a labor gap or a skill shortage in a particular area. But what impact will this have when tax season rolls around? Sending workers out of state can cause some complications, but we’ll break it down for you as painlessly as possible.

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Event Marketing Study: ‘Now Is the Time to Regain Your Footing’

Convene by PCMA

More than seven out of 10 marketers in a recent study said they are experimenting with new event formats, like smaller, more specialized in-person events infused with digital components. This year will be marked by learning through trial and error, the speakers told the audience at a breakout session at the JW Marriott in Nashville at CEMA Summit ‘22, held July 31–Aug. 2.

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5 Best Practices for Incentive Program Design

Brightspot Incentive Events

Your new product launch is quickly approaching, and you’re eager to get it off the ground anticipating great results with your salesforce. You have created an awesome incentive program design with sales sheets and conducted training videos. Now, all that’s left is to hit the figurative “start” button and get this incentive machine flying high!

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Citizen Watch America Partnership

PRA

PRA Business Events is proud to announce a gifting partnership with Citizen Watch America, whose brands are known for renowned quality and design showing clients how highly they are valued. This partnership will be what separates your events apart from the rest as guests leave with unique memories. By working with PRA, you will have the opportunity to offer discounted items from CWA’s large portfolio of brands to your employees, through a personalized gifting experience.

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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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Bleisure: Beyond the Buzzword

BCD Meetings & Events

Bleisure is a term that has been used and growing in popularity over several years. There was definitely an awareness of this ‘phenomenon’ prior to the pandemic but since 2020, people are quite rightly reviewing the need for travel: the objectives, the frequency, the value. Not to mention the sustainability aspect and the consideration of their and their company’s carbon footprint which is now a more valid consideration for many travellers and organisations than it has ever been.

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Diversity and Inclusion: The Ultimate DE&I Event Planning Checklist

Bizzaboo

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is a top need in the events industry, with organizers and planners increasingly looking for ways to connect with and represent more people from all walks of life. Event diversity is critical to ensure participants feel welcome and have engaging and impactful experiences. That’s where this DE&I event checklist comes in!

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Artyzen to launch five projects in Shanghai, China in 2022

Travel Daily Media

The post Artyzen to launch five projects in Shanghai, China in 2022 appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Artyzen Hospitality Group (“Artyzen”) will be developing five projects in Shanghai: lifestyle hotels, conference centres, and service apartments, all slated to open by the end of 2022. . “Artyzen Hospitality Group is aligned with government strategies and focused on the demands and needs of urban development.

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Take a Look Inside Justin Sylvester’s Passport

Business Traveler USA

Always plugged into trending topics, Emmy-nominated Justin Sylvester brings viewers the latest celebrity and entertainment info as a host of E! News’ Daily Pop. When he’s not chasing new intel—or hanging out with Hoda Kotb as a contributor to the Today show—he likes to globe-trot with his “club camera.” “I found my old Canon from college. I take it on trips documenting moments to keep for myself.

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Join the Catersource + Special Event Call to Arms Meeting

Special Events

The Call to Arms meeting is your opportunity to help us plan the events that will reunite and re-inspire our industry in Orlando this March.

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The Ultimate Room-by-Room Apartment Cleaning Checklist

Redfin

Cleaning an apartment can seem daunting, whether your doing it alone or with roommates. Where do you even start? What cleaning items do you need? How do you clean the bathtub or the kitchen sink? No need to fret. We’re here to help answer all of these questions and more. So, whether you’re moving out of a rental in Austin, moving into a new apartment in Sacramento , or your current apartment just needs a deep cleaning , we’ve prepared the ultimate apartment cleaning checklist to keep your

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Three great tools for blog post illustrations

Conferences that Work

For the last 13 years I’ve posted one or more blog posts each week. Every post includes at least one image — over 1,400 blog post illustrations to date. Some of them are my own photographs, screenshots, or public domain images. But the majority I create myself. I’ll never be a great graphic artist, but I enjoy visualizing and creating these visual reinforcements to my posts and am always looking for new tools that a novice like me can use successfully.

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Across the Aviation Industry, Meatless Menus Are Taking Off

Business Traveler USA

Economy passengers have heard “beef, chicken or pasta” for decades, while business- and first-class passengers might have been offered “slow-roasted short rib, chicken supreme or baked tortellini.” But for how much longer? With plant-based food taking the gastronomic world by storm—dozens of vegetarian and vegan restaurants are earning Michelin stars, including the top three-star accolade—it’s making its way onto aircraft, too.

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