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The Great Resignation: Labor Shortages In Hospitality & Events

Endless Events

As the pandemic hit in early 2020, people all over the world were forced to slow down for a while. For some, it was the first time in forever that they got to stop and re-evaluate their lives. And it turns out that many of them had realized just how burnt out, overworked, and undervalued they felt. More importantly, a lot of them work in hospitality and events.

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Meetings and Your Brain: How Nature Gives Your Attention a Break

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A 50,000-square-foot garden — with 6,500 trees and plants — defines the Los Angeles co-working and meeting space called Second Home. (Iwan Baan photos). Biophilia is a nearly 60-year-old term that describes the hypothesis that humans have an intrinsic tendency to connect with nature — and when it comes to applying it to gatherings, we’ve come a long way from the days when meeting organizers would order a pair of potted plants to flank speakers on a stage and call it a day.

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Global DMC Partners Releases 2021 Global Destination Index

Global DMC partners

As Demand for In-Person Events Increases, GDP Announces Top Meetings & Incentives Destinations for 2021-2022 Global DMC Partners, the largest global network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and specialized event service providers, has unveiled its 2021 Global Destination.

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The Supply Chain & Its Impact on Channel Programs

ITA Group

The Supply Chain & Its Impact on Channel Programs. Everything is taking longer to get where it needs to go, whether that be to your home or your favorite store. Everything. Many think the shortages we’re experiencing in the U.S. economy are limited to things with computer chips, wood and construction labor. But, when you start asking around, you realize it’s so much more.

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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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A Euphoric Night in Miami

Special Events

The Opening Night Party, held at the Fillmore Miami Beach, offered an immersion into the senses of sight and sound.

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What Travel Stories Are Being Covered? Six Big-Picture Lessons from U.S. Media Post-Delta

DCI

While 2021 has been anything but smooth sailing, the ups and downs have created some lasting impacts on the U.S. media post-delta. Entering the SATW conference in Milwaukee, I wanted to know what travel stories are being covered now as we emerge from Delta. Turbulent Times, Glimmers of Hope. We saw glimmers of hope earlier this year as we touted recovery efforts and increased bookings.

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Hilton Sets December Date for Motto New York Debut

Business Traveler USA

Hilton is set to open the first hotel in New York City under its new Motto brand, and the third property overall for the micro-hotel chain. The 374-room Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea is located two blocks from Madison Square Park and the Flatiron Building, in a 42 story building at 113 West 24th Street. The hotel features a restaurant and bar, and fitness and business centers.

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COP26 Accessibility Gap in the Spotlight

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Israel’s energy minister Karine Elharrar speaks to Sky after she was unable to participate in the first day of COP26 in Glasgow because the transportation offered to her was not accessible by wheelchair. (Screengrab). Earlier this week, Reuters reported that Israel’s energy minister Karine Elharrar was unable to participate in the first day of COP26 in Glasgow because the transportation offered to her was not accessible by wheelchair.

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New Leisure Airline Aha! Inaugurates Reno-Tahoe Hub

Business Traveler USA

The leisure brand of ExpressJet Airlines, Aha! Airlines has launched nonstop service from its Reno-Tahoe International Airport hub and home base to Pasco, WA (PSC). The route, which began operations Oct. 25, is one of eight nonstop flight routes planned by Aha! The carrier is planning other services to smaller western cities that do not currently have nonstop service to Reno-Tahoe, giving travelers access to one- to two-hour nonstop flights to popular West Coast destinations.

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People on the Move

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Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Janel Clements. Janel Clements has joined Louisville Tourism as a convention sales assistant supporting the trade, business, and commercial markets as well as the state, religious, social welfare, agriculture, and veteran markets. She most recently served as sales, event, and donations coordinator for Main Event Entertainment.

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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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Delta Updates Online Tools For US-Bound Travelers

Business Traveler USA

Delta Air Lines is rolling out new tools to give customers easier ways to verify their COVID-19 vaccine status and other related entry requirements during booking and check-in. Travelers will be able to use Delta FlyReady and the Delta Discover Map to find invaluable tools for their trips. With US borders reopening to fully vaccinated travelers starting Nov. 8, Delta says customers on nearly all international routes bound for the US will be able to directly upload and verify their COVID-19 vacci

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

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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. Can Office Gossip Survive Virtually? Small talk, banter, or office gossip is called a basic survival instinct, vital for relationship building. But it could be hindered in hybrid working setups, experts told Digiday , by a lack of opportunities for organic watercooler conversations.

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