Wed.Jan 19, 2022

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Endless Events Presents: The 2022 Event Trends Guide!

Endless Events

A new year is upon us! Now that the celebratory dust has settled, it’s a great time to check out 2022 event trends. New year, new challenges; when is the pandemic going to end? Can we solve the audience engagement challenge once and for all? What’s the best way to plan hybrid events? What technology solutions should we pay attention to? These topics present some of the biggest pain points for event planners.

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Smart Moves in Kansas City, Miami Beach and More

Smart Meetings

Kathy Nelson. Nelson was promoted to dual president and CEO of both Visit KC and Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. For the past ten years, Nelson maintained her role as president and CEO of Kansas City Sports Commission and Foundation. She has also been director of Women’s Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC) and spent a decade in marketing management positions at Time Warner Cable, Metro Sports Center and more.

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IACC’s 42 Year Commitment to Meetings Brilliance

MeetingsNet

For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. Sponsored by IACC. For 42 years, IACC has been known in the meetings industry, for its certification of hotels and conference venues that represents a global badge of excellence. This certification has given meeting organizers peace of mind that the venue adheres to stringent service and quality criteria designed to ensure the success of

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Sustainable Travel: Opportunities Digital Technology Provides for a Greener Business

AltexSoft Travel

The devastating impact of travel on the environment and local communities is enormous. Greenhouse gases (tourism is responsible for around 8 percent of global carbon emissions, three-quarters of which is due to aviation), local resource overuse (e.g., a tropical golf course uses as much water as 60,000 rural inhabitants), and pollution (e.g., marine litter is up to 40 percent bigger during peak season) are just some of the global problems caused by travel.

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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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Three Categories of Team Building Programs for New Employee Orientation

Best Corporate Events

Team building plays a critical role in the new employee onboarding process. It’s as essential as getting set up with a company email account or watching your company’s safety videos—and does even more to get new employees productive quickly. Part 1 of this series detailed why team building is crucial in new employee orientation. It detailed four ways that these programs can help new employees get to know, understand, and trust their team members.

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Travel Industry Calls on Congress To Restore Domestic Travel

Travel Pulse

More than 600 members want immediate action to restore and grow the travel industry.

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CDC Updates Travel Advisories for Over 40 Worldwide Destinations

Travel Pulse

The government agency is advising Americans against travel to several popular destinations.

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4 Components for Insurance Incentives to Achieve Sales Growth

One10 Marketing

For many insurance companies, achieving incremental growth isn’t easy. The insurance sector is competitive. To gain market share, client loyalty is key and for many insurance brands, the relationship and loyalty begins with agencies. It is a valuable partnership worth nurturing and many insurers are clamoring to unlock the potential of their top sellers.

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UNWTO Data Provides Intriguing Update on Global Tourism Numbers

Travel Pulse

Numbers rose in 2021, but they still fell well below 2019 totals.

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Plan a Mardi Gras Event for a Taste of New Orleans

Eventbrite

Mardi Gras is celebrated everywhere from Venice to Rio de Janeiro, but nowhere parties like New Orleans. Known as Carnival, Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, the festival dates back to European celebrations common in the 17th and 18th centuries. Established on Pointe du Mardi Gras in the early 1700s, Fat Tuesday in New Orleans is […].

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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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Kayak for Business Platform Integrates Southwest Airlines

Business Traveler USA

Kayak for Business, the free corporate travel solution from consumer travel search engine Kayak, has announced the integration of Southwest Airlines into its booking platform. The integration enables travelers and travel decision-makers to compare all available travel options in one place, making Kayak for Business a one-stop booking solution for small and medium-sized businesses.

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ETOA plans for tourism recovery in UK in conjunction with UKinbound

Travel Daily News

Britain and Ireland Marketplace in person, 28 January 2022; Britain and Ireland Marketplace online, 1 February 2022.

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New Autograph Collection Hotel Opens in Houston

Business Traveler USA

The Laura Hotel in downtown Houston has opened as part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. Formerly the Hotel Alessandra, the 223-room property is undergoing rebranding and renovation featuring both modern and art-deco design. Food and beverage options feature a new restaurant, Hull & Oak Southern Kitchen, which is “focused on innovative twists on classic Southern dishes.

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Who's News for January 20, 2022

Special Events

Special events business news

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AT&T and Verizon Delay 5G Rollout Near Runways

Business Traveler USA

AT&T and Verizon have agreed to delay voluntarily the activation of their new 5G service on towers near some US airports, following warnings from the aviation industry and the Federal Aviation Administration that the rollout of 5G would cause flight cancellations. Telecommunications giants are scheduled to begin the 5G rollout on Wednesday. However, as the already twice-delayed deployment looms, calls from airline and airport executives to revisit the safety questions around 5G technology ha