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The Breakdown on International Travel in 2022

Smart Meetings

International travel grew gradually in 2021 after the quarantine of 2019, yet 2022 has seen a huge spike. With more countries opening their borders and lifting Covid restrictions, 2022 international travel has increased exponentially since 2019 and progressing towards pre-pandemic numbers. But with the travel industry still reeling from the fallouts of Covid, heavy international travel traffic has been difficult for airports to handle.

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Sustainabile Event Checklist: The Ultimate Event Planning Checklist

Bizzaboo

Now more than ever, sustainability is top of mind for event planners. It doesn’t matter if you’re hosting a team summit, client meet-and-greet, or large trade show — attendees want to participate in events prioritizing a safe, healthy planet. That’s where this sustainable event checklist comes in. . Read on to learn more about why sustainability in the events industry matters and what you can do to create a sustainable event strategy that makes you proud and keeps attendees coming back ye

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Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

Smart Meetings

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. His company is filling the gaps in specialty areas to support hospitality clients by hiring specialists.

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Event Idea Theft

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: How the request for proposal became a vehicle for the misappropriation of someone else's work. — Sue Pelletier Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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Mike Dominguez’s Vision for Hospitality Restaffing

Smart Meetings

Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) President and CEO Mike Dominguez is bullish about the demand for group bookings and the path for building up the capacity to service meeting professionals sending RFPs in a compressed market with shrinking booking windows. His company is filling the gaps in specialty areas to support hospitality clients by hiring specialists.

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In the Midst of a Renaissance, Greater Phoenix Offers Meeting Attendees More Choices Than Ever

Convene by PCMA

The sky’s the limit: Greater Phoenix’s growing hotel portfolio makes meeting planning easier than ever. Phoenix is booming—and meeting attendees will notice the changes from the moment they arrive. The first sign of the city’s renaissance greets visitors when they touch down at Sky Harbor International Airport. The City of Phoenix is investing more than $1.2 billion in airport renovations and improvements, including a soon-to-open PHX Sky Train extension to the rental car center.

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Bizzabo Announces 724% Growth of In-Person Events in 2022

Bizzaboo

We’re excited to announce a 20% increase in the number of events hosted on Bizzabo’s Event Experience Operating System. This growth follows the resurgence of in-person events and Bizzabo’s continued investment in its product and culture. . Between January and September 2022, the number of in-person events on Bizzabo’s Event Experience OS increased by almost 724%.

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How This CVB Executive Is ‘100-percent Focused on Inclusion’

Convene by PCMA

R.I.S.E. founder Hilina Ajakaiye, surrounded by some of the volunteers who organized the 1,400-person women’s leadership conference in 2022, first created the conference in 2017. Hilina Ajakaiye draws on her experience as an immigrant — and conference organizer — to invite everyone to the table in the Boston hospitality and events industry. When Hilina Ajakaiye joined the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) in 2020 as executive vice president, she was new to working in the ho

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10 career insights after studying hospitality management

EHL Insights

The hospitality industry is facing a dramatic labor shortage. After the pandemic, many employees have decided not to return to work, and as a consequence, hotels are struggling to find and attract candidates. This problem is however not new because the industry has always been associated with difficult conditions: long hours, work-life conflict and stress.

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Pantone's Color Trend Forecast for Autumn/Winter 2022/2023

Special Events

Hues from New York Fashion Week to inspire your events

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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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How to Get Sponsors for Your Sport or Fitness Event

Eventbrite

Live professional sports reach millions of viewers, but your local softball teams, charity races, and events have great reach too. This makes them an effective outlet for advertising your brand. Building community and raising awareness are what amateur sports do best. Sporting events aren’t cheap, and that’s where sponsorship comes in. Hosting a sports or […].

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American Unveils New Premium Seating

Business Traveler USA

Flagship Suites and redesigned premium economy cabins will debut aboard long-haul Dreamliners and A321XLRs in 2024. American Airlines has unveiled the new premium Flagship Suite for its business class cabin and reimagined premium economy seating on board its long-haul Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The carrier says it will start taking deliveries in 2024.

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Ovation Denmark DMC awarded Green Tourism Certification

Travel Daily News

The certification of Ovation Denmark DMC is based on an assessment with 140 different criteria, including requirements for the managerial prioritization of environmental considerations, sustainable procurement and the organization’s internal consumption of electricity, water and heat, as well as focusing on how the agency also makes an effort to boost sustainability towards customers.

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Cool Things Our Clients Do – Giving Back Edition

Meet Green

Giving back is key to your organization’s impact on the host city of your event. Organizations meeting in a destination can have either a positive or negative impact on the community. An increased focus on communities regarding health, food scarcity, and environmental factors, gives hosting organizations an opportunity to make a real difference—to DO GOOD.

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Tiqets announces Winners of Annual 2022 Remarkable Venue Awards

Travel Daily News

This year, more than 200 nominees competed worldwide to be recognized in the coveted awards. This year’s winners represent the best of tourism industry, including five awards based on 1.1M+ customer reviews on Tiqets.com.

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inCONVERSATION with Stephen D.Pickett, Chief Strategy Officer, Live Group Ltd

inVOYAGE

At the forefront of the bustling events industry, event and communications agency Live Group redefines how events are produced. Using audience insights, Live Group unlocks the full potential of their clients' events by shaping environments which bring people together and create moments that matter. Ahead of the inVOYAGE event at Doha, we spoke to Stephen D.

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International Fair Plovdiv and UFI announce winner of the 24th International Fair Poster Competition

Travel Daily News

The jury evaluated the entries based on topic interpretation, design concept, originality and integrity of technical parameters. They were particularly impressed by the relevant concept and clever execution of “Experience the rush”, depicting a crowded fair reflected in a man’s animated eyes.

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inDOHA 2022 – Discovering Qatar

inVOYAGE

With inVOYAGE in Qatar just days away the excitement is building, so our editorial team gathered a selection of activities from the many we have lined up, and here’s our sneak peek…. Hosted by the Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl - Doha , we open the programme by welcoming our inVOYAGERS to Qatar with a drinks reception and introduction to the destination.

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Haunted Houses of New Orleans: Discover the Spooky History of this Haunted City

Redfin

There is something particularly spooky and intriguing about haunted houses. Maybe it’s the house’s history or the previous occupants’ stories. Or perhaps it’s just the feeling you get when standing in a spooky room. Whatever the reason, haunted houses have always been a popular topic of conversation, especially in New Orleans.

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in THE SPOTLIGHT – Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl

inVOYAGE

In anticipation of our forthcoming October event, our editorial team are very excited to shine their spotlight on our partner, the palatial Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha. Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl. Located at The Pearl-Qatar, a man-made island with breathtaking views over the Arabian Gulf, Marsa Malaz Kempinski is an oasis of comfort and tranquillity, embodying both Arabian and European elegance in the style and luxury of a majestic palace.

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Inspiration, networking, learning: Attending events fuels our working life

Travel Daily News

Interim results from current Future Meeting Space research.

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16 Living Room Remodel Tips to Design Your Perfect Space

Redfin

A living room remodel can take many forms, from a simple refresh to a complete gut job. Whether you’re simply painting your walls in an apartment in Phoenix, AZ, or doing a complete makeover in a house in Philadelphia, PA, there are a few things to keep in mind that will help you get the most out of your living room remodel. First, think about how you want to use the space.

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inCENTIVES On The High Seas

inVOYAGE

Our inVOYAGE community has once again come up trumps with this fantastic selection of water-based incentives. From watching dolphins playing in their natural habitat, to exploring shipwrecks in the Caribbean, our team has pulled together a range of nautical incentives guaranteed to suit every sea farer, no matter the cut of your jib. DISCOVER MALLORCA BY SEA - IENVENT.

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THE TIME TO MEET PHILADELPHIA IS NOW!

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. It’s a truly exciting time for Philadelphia! Philadelphia will host WrestleMania 40 in 2024 and was recently selected as a FIFA World Cup Host City for the summer of 2026. These events will be added to the long list of world-class events Philadelphia has hosted including the NFL Draft, Republican and Democratic National Conventions and the World Meeting of Families with a Papal Visit. 2026 will also mark the 250 th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, drafted in

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