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Top 10 Cities for Curating Efflorescent Events in 2022

Smart Meetings

There’s good reason floral motifs have withstood the test of time. In every era, flowers remain a timeless feature of event decor that refuses to fall out of style. It’s hard to deny the draw of freshly cut flowers. Lawn Love , a platform for independent lawn and yard maintenance professionals, published the results of its study, “ 2022’s Best Cities for Local Flowers ,” which compared 200 U.S. cities in flower access, delivery access, vendor quality and local demand.

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Back to LIVE and the road ahead

The MICE Blog

Good news for the events industry – live events are back, as most countries no longer have strict COVID-19 restrictions. Event planners who have been out of work for two years can now be back on the road doing what they love and taking their creativity to the next level. Two years of pandemic restrictions have taught the events industry that it’s resilient.

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Wellness in Los Cabos: A Reset for Body and Soul

Business Traveler USA

As the world yawns out of hibernation, there may be a short cut one can take along this road to unexpected wellness and joy. A mark on the map, for those in the know, should be a stop in sunny Los Cabos where relaxation and calm await amid tantalizing resorts and sublime wellness treatments for body, mind and soul. Dream Trips Become Reality in Los Cabos.

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Four Must-See Stops on Your Tour of Walkable Uptown Charlotte

Convene by PCMA

Teams visiting the Charlotte convention scene know “Uptown” is where it’s at. Blending innovation and creativity, this easily walkable convention district presents the perfect mix of business and entertainment. Below are four exciting stops for experiencing the Queen City: Educate and Entertain at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Connected to the Charlotte Convention Center, the NASCAR Hall of Fame honors the legacies of icons in one of North Carolina’s most celebrated sports.

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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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What Planners Need to Know About Real IDs

MeetingsNet

May 3 marks the one-year countdown to a major change in what airport security will accept for identification. It’s been 17 years since Congress passed the Real ID Act to establish minimum security standards for driver’s licenses and prohibit some federal agencies—including the Transportation Security Administration—from accepting non-compliant licenses as identification.

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NOW is the time to rediscover the unconventional Thailand

Convene by PCMA

On April 1, 2022, Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) bid adieu to 43 business events professionals—focusing on Conventions, Meetings, and Incentives segments—from 15 countries who participated in the Bureau’s first familiarization trip in two years. Taking place from March 26 to April 1 in the country’s capital Bangkok and world-renowned Phuket, the trip, dubbed “Thailand NOW” showcased the unparalleled Thai hospitality, the destination’s flexibility, versatility, and capability to

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Women Leading the Way at Convention Centers: T. Taubie Motlhabane at CTICC

Convene by PCMA

So far in 2022, Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) has more than 100 events confirmed on the calendar. In addition to launching COVID-19 initiatives designed to keep visitors and staff safe, CTICC has a new platform on offer for digital and hybrid events, CTICC Engage. The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent, according to the U.S.

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What Is a Quitclaim Deed? Everything You Need to Know

Redfin

You’ve been searching for houses for months and finally found the one you like. After making your way through the homebuying process , one of the final steps is ordering a title search and then have the seller execute the deed to the property at closing. This step legalizes the transfer of property ownership. Warranty deeds are most common in these transactions, but some home sellers might use a quitclaim deed.

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3 Trends and Events: Rewilding Spaces, Foraged Cocktails, and Metawork

Convene by PCMA

The flexible Pavilion indoor event space at the Javits Center in New York City opens onto an outdoor terrace. (Courtesy of Javits Center). Throughout the pandemic, many of our lifestyles, priorities, and ways of working have dramatically changed. In its report “The Future 100: 2022,” creative agency, consultancy, and technology company Wunderman Thompson has identified 100 trends across industries — from culture to health to travel and hospitality — that will shape the way we live and work this

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Maximize Your Conference Experience with a 3-Step Measurement Plan

Special Events

Astute marketers don’t wait until after a conference to measure value and follow through with their takeaways. Instead, they actively evaluate every seminar to get a clear picture of what’s worth taking home and how to apply it best.

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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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Setting Boundaries for Better Work/Life Balance

Convene by PCMA

Christine Patruno, founder of CPHonesTea, recommends starting every morning with “a nourishing non-negotiable.” For her, that’s 16 ounces of water with lemon. Our upcoming May-June issue cover/CMP Series story will focus on mental health in the workplace. Here’s an example of how the pandemic shifted one professional’s priorities to help others focus on wellness.

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5 MICE destinations made better by Marriott Bonvoy Events

Travel Daily Media

The post 5 MICE destinations made better by Marriott Bonvoy Events appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. As cross border travel resumes in Asia Pacific, where should your next event take place? Be it a meeting, company retreat, or business event. Enjoy great discounts and a variety of options with Marriott Bonvoy Events! The time is now to reconnect with one another in meaningful ways.

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Impact Your Influence

Fox World Travel

Challenges are the source of new opportunities to increase your influence within your organization. Travel managers have faced new challenges over the last two years and have had to approach business differently. These challenges pushed travel managers to the forefront, gaining greater visibility from company leaders. As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, there […].

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Making Event Spaces Sensory Inclusive

Convene by PCMA

Five-year-old Remingten Schneider checks out the Overland Park Convention Center’s sensory room. For Convene ‘s March-April CMP Series and cover story , our editors share how seven convention centers are responding to the challenge of the pandemic disruption by experimenting with new models — and doubling down on the experience of human connection.

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How business travelers can invest in the planet

BCD Meetings & Events

Sustainability and corporate social responsibility aren’t just corporate buzzwords. They’re a call to service, reminding us that big and small steps can help protect our world and its resources. Here are 22 things business travelers can do to invest in our planet , because conservation is mission critical for all of us.

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How Orlando Became a Dining Destination

Convene by PCMA

John Tesar’s Knife & Spoon, inside The Ritz-Carlton Grand Lakes, serves aged steaks and seafood, including Chilled Maine Lobster. (Photos courtesy of Visit Orlando). Orlando may be the country’s No. 1 meeting destination (as ranked by Cvent) because of its theme parks, entertainment options, and resorts and hotels, but the city’s rich and ever-expanding dining scene — more than 6,000 restaurants representing 40 different international cuisines — is doing its part to attract attendees.

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10 Most Affordable Salt Lake City Suburbs to Live In

Redfin

“The Crossroads of the West,” aka Salt Lake City, UT , has brought many settlers and visitors to the city over the years. With Salt Lake City’s proximity to the Great Salt Lake and ski-towns like Park City, UT , it’s no wonder that the city has close to 200k residents. If you’re a long-time Utah resident or looking for a second home with access to Utah’s vast mountains, you may be curious if there are nearby suburbs where the homes are less than Salt Lake City’s median home sale price of $

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Event Notifications: How To Best Notify Attendees?

Endless Events

There are many ways to send out event notifications: via email, SMS, private messaging apps, and event platforms. And as we embrace event technology as the base of our events , they’re becoming increasingly more important. How we communicate with our attendees matters, so it’s vital to learn what mode of communication they prefer and not be too spammy.

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California: Meet Where Sustainable Innovation Lives

Smart Meetings

Advances in technology and operations make California a leader in earth-friendly gathering. California innovators are actively inventing a more sustainable future in and out of the ballroom. At a time when many are reacting to changes in climate and attendee expectations, the golden state’s hospitality sector is leading the way to a future that will continue to welcome change-makers for decades to come.

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Tips on building a Corsi-Rosenthal Box for an airborne pandemic

Conferences that Work

I just built a Corsi-Rosenthal Box. You might be thinking “ what? ” Well, it’s a simple and inexpensive DIY air filtering device that helps remove airborne viruses, wildfire pollution, pollen, dust, etc. from indoor air. Of particular note: the filters used are good enough to remove COVID-19 aerosols from contaminated air. Also, it’s incredibly easy to build and inexpensive.

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New Hyatt Hotels Brand to “Remix Hospitality”

Smart Meetings

Hyatt Hotels Corporation will soon unveil its new lifestyle brand, Caption by Hyatt. This summer, the 136-room Caption by Hyatt Beale Street Memphis will open as an upscale, select-service property. When the property opens on June 22, guests will have access to the hotel’s restaurant, beer garden and lobby space, dubbed Talk Shop, the brand’s “reimagined arrival experience, where guests will enjoy a lively welcome area, all-day lounge and workspace, coffee shop, eatery, grab-and-go artisanal mar

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Turn your Event into a Community to Boost Revenues

Convene by PCMA

JUNO’s Single Destination Platform makes planning easier – one versatile platform for users to learn, network, attend events, advance their businesses. Beyond annual conferences and meetings – these are 365-day online communities. And with advanced features, JUNO can extend your brand and be the central hub for your industry. Here are 4 ways to increase member value, non-dues revenue, and retention rates: Drive Engagement Farther and Longer with a Recommendation Engine.

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Eventtia vs. Eventmakers: What’s the difference?

Eventtia

Both Eventtia and Eventmaker are considered two of the best solutions when it comes to planning and managing an in-person (physical) event. Both branded their products “all-in-one event management platform,” but while the two solutions do share similar features and functions, each also offers its own unique features not available on the other.

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Why Business Travelers Are Flying Northern Pacific Airways and Norse Atlantic

Business Traveler USA

Two start-up airlines are offering business travelers new routes between the U.S. and East Asia, and U.S. to Europe. 2022 is bringing business travelers new airlines and more choice, with fleets worldwide spending big on new seats to attract returning passengers as a growing number of countries accelerate out of the pandemic and the new world of business travel takes shape.