Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The hot news today is that Ohio native and award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist John Legend will perform during PCMA Convening Leaders 2023 Networking Reception on Jan. 10 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus. The first African American man to join the club of performers who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony (EGOT) was born in Springfield, Ohio, where his grandfather was a pastor and his grandmother played the organ.

Training 264

Training Preparation Banking Remote 264

Dana Communications

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We masked up. We quarantined. We crooned “happy birthday” to our loved ones through computer screens. For two long years. During this time, we saw images of the coronavirus pandemic on the news, heard about it on podcasts, and even watched it weaved into our favorite TV shows. We were literally, surrounded by it. TV shows filtered the pandemic into scripts through the eyes of masked main characters and covid-focused storylines.

Advertising 208

Advertising Communications Communications Social Media 208

Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Gordon Ramsay’s sixth restaurant with Caesars Entertainment pays homage to the chef’s beginning. From afar, Las Vegas continues to hold the allure of forbidden vices advertised with elaborate displays and flashing lights and the chance to win big, but perhaps the largest draw to Sin City is its ever-expanding culinary scene. From Martha Stewart’s first restaurant, The Bedford at Paris Las Vegas, to Nobu Caesars Palace Las Vegas by renowned Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, guests can dine at any one of the m

Entertainment 263

Entertainment Advertising Panel Location 263

Endless Events

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We’re doing things a bit differently on this episode of the Event Tech podcast. Rather than covering a “new topic,” we’re checking in with you, our listeners, and readers and evaluating whether we should change anything about the podcast. So whether you’re a new or long-time listener, stay tuned and reach out. This is an engaging episode, and we have many questions for you.

Events 194

Events Event Technology Technology Technology 194

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

Travel

Bizzaboo

DECEMBER 5, 2022

In 2023, anything is possible in the events industry. To zero in on what we can expect — from event technology predictions to what the biggest challenges will be — we reached out to some of the top Event Experience Leaders for their take on event industry trends to come. A few topics came up again and again with these event leaders: budgets, the metaverse, work-life balance, data privacy, and the unknown of supply chains and inflation.

Trends 111

Trends Events Technology Technology 111

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Here are the five biggest trends in business for 2023, identified in a recent Forbes article, that Convene editors believe also will impact business events. Read our full Events Industry Forecast in the Convene digital edition for November. Accelerated digital transformation — a continuation of innovations and developments in transformative technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR), cloud computing, blockchain, and supe

Trends 105

Trends Automation Social Media Remote 105

Travel Daily Media

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The post Recovery with ‘Local Focus, Global Vision’ blueprint appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. From left to right: Jane Sun, CEO of Trip.com Group and Lei Wai Nong, Secretary for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR Government. (PRNewsfoto/Trip.com Group). Trip.com Group recently held its 2022 Global Partner Summit in Macao, with tourism boards, international airlines, hotel groups and industry representatives from across the travel industry in attendance.

Tourism 102

Tourism Tourism Government Booking 102

Travel Daily News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The 4-day Congress, which will take place at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa, will also make use of the Westin, Les Suites, Lord Elgin, Novotel, Sheraton and University of Ottawa for accommodation, totalling more than 2,950 room nights.

Events 80

Events 80

Panorama Travel

DECEMBER 5, 2022

We were pleased with Panorama Travel to launch our motorhome rental services. We offer a diverse product line that includes the world’s most recognized motorhomes and towable recreational vehicles, offering various styles, sizes, and floor plans. At Panorama Travel Motorhomes, we strive to provide RV consumers with superior products and services through innovative solutions that enhance the RV lifestyle’s enjoyment.

Booking 52

Booking Production Travel Travel 52

Travel Daily News

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Local travel industry leaders host kickoff event at Consular Corps Holiday Reception.

Travel 79

Travel Travel Events 79

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

Eventbrite

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Creating a fundraising event is a fast and effective way to raise money for your charity, club, or nonprofit organization. But people can’t donate to your cause if they don’t know it exists. Don’t worry — increasing awareness in today’s digital age is easy once you know how. To be successful, promote your charity event […].

Promotion 52

Promotion Events Organization Event Marketing 52

BCD Meetings & Events

DECEMBER 5, 2022

After experiencing two years of drastic change, our industry is now faced with new emerging challenges that are keeping most venue sourcing consultants on their toes. Here we speak to Gerry Manuel, leading expert at BCD M&E, about what customers and agencies need to do to improve the success of their programs. Read the full interview to find out Gerry’s secret to being a successful consultant and how he stays ahead of the venue sourcing game.

Venue 52

Venue Consulting 52

MeetingsNet

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The Department of Homeland Security has set a new deadline for requiring improved driver’s license security. The Real ID Act was passed by the U.S. Congress in 2005 to enhance the security standards required for driver’s licenses and other identification cards. The Department of Homeland Security’s initial implementation date was 2008, but that has been reset several times.

Transportation 52

Transportation Travel Travel Meeting 52

Blue Spark Event Design

DECEMBER 5, 2022

If you are still feeling the pain of trying to move or rebook your events from 2020 and 2021 to 2022 and 2023, just wait until we get to 2024. This article reviews the seven reasons to book now for your 2024 event. As the economy began recovering from COVID, the hospitality industry was more accommodating, trying to survive the fallout from the pandemic. 2022 was a stronger year and the industry began to recoup its losses.

Booking 52

Booking Site Selection Vendor Event Design 52

Gavel International

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Reading Time: 6 minutes Have you ever been in a meeting where the moderator suddenly announced that everyone in attendance would be brainstorming? Of course, you have! It’s a common occurrence in the workplace. Some people think that brainstorming is a waste of time, others believe that their ideas have no merit, so they contribute little, and yet others sit back watching rather than participating.

Production 52

Production Meeting Preparation Organization 52

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The DID Beats + Bites + Backgrounds networking experience was designed to connect Black professionals across the design industry. Like many event professionals, when the world shut down in March 2020, Candace Charpentier went on an involuntary, COVID-induced break from her job as a designer at event services company Freeman, where she had worked for more than a decade.

Networking 52

Networking Fashion Speakers Proposal 52

Special Events

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Special Events is looking for regular contributors to our online blog!

Online 59

Online Events 59

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

“Our goal is to equip the workforce with the skills necessary to maintain themselves and support their colleagues,” said Arianna Galligher, associate director of the Stress, Trauma and Resilience (STAR) Program at Ohio State University. Resilience “is a big buzzword right now,” said Arianna Galligher, who will present “Coping with Stress, Trauma and Building a Culture of Resilience” at Convening Leaders 2023, Jan. 8-11 in Columbus, Ohio.

Training 52

Training Planner Education Culture 52

Global DMC Alliance

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The post A successful IBTM World 2022 appeared first on GDA - Global DMC Alliance.

Travel 52

Travel Travel 52

Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The American Headache Society has seen encouraging results from its Plenary Pals program — not only does the initiative help first-time attendees feel more welcome at its annual event, they also feel more connected to the association as a whole. The default for cultivating connection at events seems to be the networking reception, but it’s not something every attendee feels comfortable with.

Events 111

Events Networking Attendee Speakers 111