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The RFP of the Future: Stronger Partnerships, Successful Events

Smart Meetings

“Take a step back, take a minute and realize that you didn’t just survive through the pandemic; you actually thrived, and awareness of your value and the value of what we all do is at an all-time high,” spoke Emily Scheiderer, director of education, sales and services at Destinations International, during last week’s Smart Chat Live! webinar, “The RFP of the Future.”.

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Experience the New Downtown Las Vegas at Circa Resort & Casino

Convene by PCMA

Downtown Las Vegas is having a bit of a renaissance. Case in point: The brand-new Circa Resort & Casino. As the first ground-up hotel built in downtown since the 1980s—and the first adults-only resort in the city—Circa brings all the glamour and style of vintage Vegas well into the modern era. It’s time to think outside the Strip and show your attendees a different side of this beloved meeting destination.

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Marriott International to Open First Luxury Safari Lodge

Smart Meetings

Marriott International is moving into wild new territory. In partnership with Baraka Lodges LTD., the international hospitality brand will open JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge in the National Reserve of Narok, Kenya, an African wildlife conservation and wilderness regions. The retreat is slated to open in 2023. “As a brand rooted in mindfulness, we cannot think of a more perfect retreat for the mind, body, and soul than the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya,” said Bruce Rohr, JW Marr

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The Palm Beaches: Perfect for Meetings of Every Size and Budget

Convene by PCMA

Photo Credit: The Square. With beautiful year-round weather and 47 miles of beaches on Florida’s southeastern coast, it’s easy to see the draw of The Palm Beaches. Whether it’s an intimate team-building event or a large-scale, industry-wide convention, this vibrant destination has plenty of options and amenities for meetings of every style, size, and budget.

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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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34 Mother’s Day Event Ideas That Moms Will Love

Eventbrite

Mother’s Day is on May 8th, and after the past couple of pandemic years, we could all use an excuse to make a fuss over Mom. For a while, having everyone in the same venue was but a distant memory. But this isn’t the case anymore, with in-person events making a comeback in 2022. As […].

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Top 5 Reasons to Meet in Vegas Right Now

Convene by PCMA

Year-round sunny weather, world-renowned dining and entertainment, state-of-the-art convention facilities—there are plenty of reasons that make Las Vegas a perennial favorite for meeting planners and attendees alike. Here are the top 5: 1. Accommodations. With approximately 150,000 rooms available throughout the destination, Las Vegas offers the best group value proposition in the world.

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SITE intensifies in-person events in Europe

Travel Daily News

Incentive Summit Europe brings 50 incentive travel professionals to Geneva & Montreux in advance of Global Conference in Dublin, 20 – 23 April.

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

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. The Great Resignation or the Great Rethink? Unsettled by the pandemic, most of us are considering our jobs with a fresh perspective and some are quitting. It’s been called “The Great Resignation,” but, for many, it’s more of a “Great Rethink.

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IAPCO announces a new partnership with Congress Center and Messe Basel

Travel Daily News

The successful cooperation that exists between the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers (IAPCO) and the Congress Center Basel is set to continue and develop following the signing of an IAPCO Convention Centre partnership.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Dina Fenili Niekamp. Dina Fenili Niekamp has been appointed director of sales, marketing, and brand of Miraval Resorts. She is responsible for driving consumer awareness, with a focus on the global expansion of the Miraval brand and leading the marketing and communications efforts for Miraval’s three properties across the U.S.

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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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AIM to be held from March 29 to March 31, 2022, at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai

Travel Daily News

Leading roster of country ministers, senior government officials and industry professionals to speak at 2022 edition of Annual Investment Meeting. Exciting three-day event to feature talks, presentations and workshops aimed at attracting new investments, future cities, and youth entrepreneurship.

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How To Use Webinars To Market Your Brands

InEvent

With the world becoming more and more digitized by the day, the future of any growing brand is highly dependent upon a strong online platform. Webinars are a foolproof way of growing a brand into a successful business while simultaneously limiting expenditure and conserving loads of time. According to data provided by RingCentral, brands based … Post How To Use Webinars To Market Your Brands showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Tour Operator Software: Itinerary Creator, Booking Engine, and Other Handy Technologies

AltexSoft Travel

Thomas Cook, an iconic travel company from the UK, is believed to be the first tour operator. In 1841, its founder chartered a train to carry temperance supporters to a meeting 12 miles away – and that was the world’s first package tour. For the record, the business developed into a global company operating its airline and dealing with multi-million revenue streams, went through a compulsory liquidation in 2019, and was relaunched as an online-only travel agency in 2020.

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Tampa – A Great Place to Work, Play, and Relax

Gavel International

Reading Time: 4 minutes Tampa is a city located on Tampa Bay, along Florida’s Gulf Coast. A large natural harbor with a shallow estuary connected to the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa is located on the west-central coast of Florida. In 1886, Vicente Martinez Ybor visited this city and set up his Cuban-born cigar empire. The Ybor City neighborhood is a dining and nightlife destination.

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Who's News in Special Events for March 24, 2022

Special Events

Special events business news

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