Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Events Industry Council (EIC) is looking for meeting professional feedback to develop a landmark Equity Acceleration Plan packed with tools, resources and recommendations to lead the challenge against discrimination and systemic racism in the events industry. The survey, which closes Oct. 15, takes about 10 minutes to complete and uses an AI-powered chatbot from Culturelytics to make completion easier and more efficient.

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ETC Corporate

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The European Travel Commission (ETC) announces the appointment of Franka Gulin, Director for China at the Croatian National Tourist Board as the new Chair of ETC’s China Chapter, eyes and ears of the association in the marketplace. In her new position, Gulin will be supported by Vice-Chairs David Wu from Visit Finland and Tiago Brito from Visit Portugal.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

New York private equity firm Blackstone Group announced yesterday it will be selling The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas in a $5.65 billion deal, with MGM Resorts International taking over hotel operations. MGM will purchase the resort’s operations for $1.625 billion, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal , and will enter a long-term lease with the new owners, which include Panda Express billionaires Andrew and Peggy Cherng, as well as real estate investment firm Stonepeak.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

With a troubling number of incidents involving unruly passenger behavior aboard US airlines and at airports, carriers have banned hundreds of passengers since the start of the pandemic. Delta Air Lines alone says it has put 1,600 passengers on its ‘no fly’ list, 600 of whom the carrier has referred to the Federal Aviation Administration. Now the airline wants other airlines to share their lists well, in a bid to create a national database of banned travelers.

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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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Eventbrite

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

There are several great reasons to use the Eventbrite and Wordpress integration. Check out four of the biggest benefits of connecting your Eventbrite account to your Wordpress.com site.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Park Hyatt Toronto has officially reopened following a restoration of its interiors. The hotel offers 219 rooms, including 40 suites, featuring a refreshed contemporary design, modern materials, soothing color schemes and nods Canadian heritage, art deco and literature. Designer Alessandro Munge of Studio Munge has redesigned the Park Hyatt Toronto, drawing inspiration from Canada’s seasons and natural landscapes.

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Fox World Travel

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The biggest challenge with my role in the recent year has been helping to keep our Fox customers knowledgeable about the changes in the supplier landscape. While one update makes us feel like something has been taken away from us, the next change is for the positive, leaving us feeling reinvigorated. So as the expert in travel within your […].

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Cort

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It’s no secret that 2020 was a difficult year for the event industry. The COVID-19 pandemic generated fear in many sectors of the economy, and the quarantines and lockdowns designed to slow the spread of the virus caused event planners to cancel many events and put others on hold. After months of delay and uncertainty, events are coming back. With variants of the COVID-19 virus proving that we’re not out of the woods yet, health and safety are still paramount.

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Cruise fans will have another sailing choice for their Caribbean vacation plans starting in November. Tradewind Voyages sets sail from Barbados on November 11, all five masts majestically unfurled to full sail mode and hitting the wind like the 19th and 20th century Tea Clippers and Cape Horners that ran sailed the oceans trading routes. The Golden Horizon is made of carved teak, brass and canvas and is a near replica of the 1913-built ocean vessel, France II.

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Connect Worldwide

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) are a central segment in the hospitality industry. MICE sales are extremely beneficial and can generate a sizeable portion… The post The Importance and Benefits of MICE Sales appeared first on CWW.

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

Special Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The Call to Arms Meeting will be held October 27 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

When the seller accepts your offer, the closing process requires verification that the seller is the sole owner of the home’s title. This is called making sure you have a “clean title” and no one else has a legal claim to the home. The title company does all the necessary research and legwork to assure the title is clean and the owner who sold it is the sole owner.

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EHL Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

LinkedIn, the largest professional social network with over 740 million members (and over 55 million registered companies), has become a phenomenal professional tool for vetting people. We screen the profiles of our bosses, peers and subordinates. We check the profiles of long-lost acquaintances and friends, new potential clients, suppliers, business partners, guest speakers in webinars we attend, co-authors we wish to collaborate with, and those candidates we (or recruiters) are about to interv

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

If you’re looking to make the most of your square footage , consider extending your living space outside. Whether you enjoy laying by the pool or cooking a nice meal at the barbecue, designing your outdoor living spaces using the same principles as any indoor room will help you create a comfortable outdoor retreat that you will never want to leave. .

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EHL Insights

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

LinkedIn, the largest professional social network with over 740 million members (and over 55 million registered companies), has become a phenomenal professional tool for vetting people. We screen the profiles of our bosses, peers and subordinates. We check the profiles of long-lost acquaintances and friends, new potential clients, suppliers, business partners, guest speakers in webinars we attend, co-authors we wish to collaborate with, and those candidates we (or recruiters) are about to interv

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National Association For Catering ane Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Planning the educational programming for a chapter event is a big responsibility. In addition to choosing a subject matter that is equally interesting and valuable to your members, you also need to select a speaker who will do the topic justice by engaging the audience with dialogue and providing them with real, actionable takeaways. The special events industry boasts a significant amount of on-stage talent with professional speakers ready to share their insights on everything from design trends

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Leonardo

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Building a website is easier today than it ever has been. There are dozens of services that allow a user to upload photos, select a template, write some content, and launch a new website. . But a bad website will have a negative impact on your direct revenue and erode traveler trust. When you’re dealing with the web presence of a hotel brand, multi-property group, or chain, it’s essential to build a professional website backed by hotel-specific technology. .

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Gavel International

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutes A part of being a human is making mistakes. It is said, “To error is human….”, but the inability to do something (and do it correctly) is frustrating, whether it’s a peer or a boss. Incompetence can lead to low morale in the workplace, reducing productivity as well as increasing employee turnover. There are several reasons why some workers are viewed as incompetent, even if they are trying hard to succeed.

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Travel Daily News

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Avenue5 Consulting is the creation of industry executive, Mark O’Brien, formerly of BCD travel, TCG Consulting, and Rosenbluth (Amex GBT).

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Best Corporate Events

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A version of this post originally appeared on SmartMeetings.com. In June, organizations across America were excited about the return of in-person events, and the enticing potential of hybrid events. How quickly things change. By late July, COVID-19 cases were again spiking across the United States. Corporations, universities, government agencies, and associations abruptly began rethinking the structure of their conferences and team building events for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.

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ITA Group

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Example of How to Move from SPIFFs to Incremental Sales Incentives. Part two of a two article series focused on strategic channel incentives offers an example as to how to move from a flat SPIFF program to one that incentivizes incremental sales, which lead to better sales results. . People are complex and multi-layered—and so are their motivations.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

A shower should be a sanctuary, a stress-reducing environment, somewhere you can easily relax and free yourself of a hard day’s work. But if your shower is beginning to feel outdated or is showing signs of wear, a shower renovation may be needed to breathe new life into your bathroom. Showers can come in many different shapes and sizes to fit the aesthetic of any bathroom, and even the smallest upgrade can go a long way in transforming your bathroom into the sanctuary you envision as your

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