Endless Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

Can you believe it? It’s 2022! And what better way to kick off a new year than with an event tech predictions episode? As our most loyal listeners know, Will and Brandt love to make educated guesses about the events industry. From evaluating what Starlink might mean for the events industry to brainstorming about facial recognition technology , they never shy away from having a heated discussion about the future.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2022

Hint : Not anytime soon. metaverse. Since Facebook changed its name to Meta, you can’t escape media coverage on the metaverse. It’s the Next Big Thing in tech. In case you don’t already know, the metaverse is a digital construct that mirrors the real world. Using a VR headset , you can enter a digital room that looks like a real room, where your avatar will interact with other avatars representing other real people.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 10, 2022

Most of the event industry and our clients continue to assume that if you can make the meeting bigger it’s a good thing. It ain’t necessarily so. How we got here. The massive disruption of in-person events since March 2020 has shaken our industry to the core. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person events that weren’t canceled have seen drastically reduced attendance compared to prior years.

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Smart Meetings

JANUARY 10, 2022

It is hard to believe that Hard Rock Hotel & Casino brand is now 50 years old. Although the brand is centered on music and nostalgia, the vibe at Hard Rock properties is eternally young and an evergreen celebrity magnet. When Hard Rock Hotel New York opens in April 2022, it will draw on a rich legacy of experience and memory that has been a touchstone of cool for half a century.

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

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Deanna Singh, founder and CEO of Uplifting Impact, presents during the studio session “Turning Allyship into Action: Integrating Equity, Inclusion, Belonging and Diversity into Business Events.” (Jacob Slaton Photography). Each day at CL22, we’ll be asking a handful of participants to respond to a question to get a better sense of what’s on attendees’ minds as they meet in person this week.

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EHL Insights

JANUARY 10, 2022

Since the turn of the twenty-first century, "technology" has been the buzzword that’s been said to death – and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon, if ever at all. In the hospitality industry, technology had once been vilified by some as the harbinger of doom to the sacred ‘human touch’. Hence, the big question, how can machines create personable experiences?

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2022

In-person attendees reconnect during a Happy Hour Monday in the CL Promenade at Caesars Forum. (Jacob Slaton Photography). PCMA Convening Leaders 2022 got into full swing Monday with a fun run, engaging keynote presentations from Ronan Farrow and Paul Galloway, educational sessions, and one big surprise — a few numbers by singer and dancer Paula Abdul.

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Connect Worldwide

JANUARY 10, 2022

Connect Worldwide announces the appointment of Sven Rakowski as Managing Director of CWW Germany per January 1, 2022. Sven will manage the growing number of… The post CWW Announces New Leadership In Germany appeared first on CWW.

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Travel Pulse

JANUARY 10, 2022

Countries and states are working to keep their populations protected.

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Travel Daily News

JANUARY 10, 2022

At ATPI, together with commercial colleagues in the UK, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Dubai, the Netherlands and South Africa, Niels Grevenstuk will focus on further expanding ATPI Sport Events’ already impressive international portfolio.

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

Redfin

JANUARY 10, 2022

If you have been thinking about selling your home, you may be wondering which home improvements you should tackle to increase your home’s value before it goes on the market. While there are many home renovations that can add appeal to your home, it’s important to know which projects will increase your property value and which will not. From upgrading your bathroom to replacing your roof, this article will help you determine which home improvement projects are worth your investment.

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Travel Daily News

JANUARY 10, 2022

With remote working now at an all-time high, PassportCard made the strategic decision to bring its little red card to the growing digital nomad community.

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Redfin

JANUARY 10, 2022

Houston, TX , the “Space City,” is the largest city in Texas and is known for its vibrant culture, fantastic sports teams, and being a prominent hub of space exploration. From watching a Houston Astros game at Minute Maid Park to shopping at The Galleria, there is no shortage of activities to do in Houston. However, if you find yourself wanting to venture outside of city limits, this article is for you.

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Special Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

State of the Industry 2022

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Bestselling author and professor Scott Galloway shared his predictions for the coming year at Convening Leaders. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Scott Galloway doesn’t have a crystal ball, but the bestselling author and professor of marketing at New York University has a penchant for making predictions. “Eisenhower said that plans are useless, but planning is invaluable.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Alaska Airlines has announced it will reduce its departures by 10 percent through the end of January. The airline blamed the continued disruption of omicron, and unprecedented employee sick calls that have impacted its ability to operate the airline reliably. The pause will allow “time and space to find our path forward together, with COVID-19 as a continued reality in our business and our world,” according to a statement from the carrier.

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BCD Meetings & Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

Over the last couple of years, event professionals around the world have had to stay up-to-date with many moving parts to keep up with the changing priorities we’ve experienced across the industry. Certifications ranging from COVID-safe event planning to training on how to expertly manage virtual events are providing professionals with opportunities to increase their expertise and adapt across a variety of event formats and settings in a continuously shifting environment.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Hilton has announced the third property under its Curio Collection brand in the Houston area. The 402-room The Woodlands Resort located the north of the city is being rebranded and will undergo “an extensive program of enhancements,” according to the hotel group. The refurbishment is set to start in the second quarter of this year, including a new guest room model to be unveiled in the spring.

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 10, 2022

Low ceilings. You wouldn’t necessarily think of them as an asset, but at Egg LDN, a nightclub in a Victorian warehouse in the Kings Cross neighborhood of London, those ceilings heighten the fans’ experience. Not to mention, of course, the music and the fans’ proximity to it. “You can be really close and up close,” […].

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Ulterior Events

JANUARY 10, 2022

My Working Day – Graham Alderman – MD Ulterior Events. The post My Working Day – Graham Alderman – MD Ulterior Events appeared first on Ulterior Events.

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Eventbrite

JANUARY 10, 2022

Most people would agree that organizing events during recent times has been… interesting. Social distancing protocols and mandates have made getting people together for a good time challenging. But a few bumps in the road shouldn’t stop you from spreading the love and putting on an incredible event. One way to celebrate love is with […].

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Israel has dropped its ‘red list’ of eight countries under its strict omicron no-fly ban. The move follows a recommendation from Israel’s Health Ministry. Eight countries on the list include the United States, the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Mexico, Switzerland and Turkey. However, the eight nations will be moved to orange, which requires travelers – regardless of vaccination status – to quarantine for 24 hours on arrival in Israel.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Journalist Ronan Farrow, shown here in the HBO documentary based on his bestselling book Catch and Kill, told the CL22 audience Monday that events can “change the world for the better.” (HBO). A democratic society relies on its citizens having accurate information in order to make good decisions, but even before the pandemic, trust in the media was rapidly deteriorating, said journalist Ronan Farrow, who delivered the opening keynote on the Main Stage Monday.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 10, 2022

Journalist Ronan Farrow, whose bestselling book Catch and Kill, about sexual misconduct in Hollywood, was turned into a podcast and HBO documentary, will speak Monday on the Main Stage at Convening Leaders 2022. (HBO). Investigative journalist Ronan Farrow, who helped energize a national conversation with his reporting on allegations of sexual misconduct against film producer Harvey Weinstein for The New Yorker , will speak at 9 a.m.

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