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What One Thing? Traveling for Good with Louise Bang

Smart Meetings

On this episode of What One Thing? Smart Meetings Vice President and Content Director JT Long sits down with Regional Vice President of Sales and Distribution for the Caribbean and Latin America at Marriott International Louise Bang to discuss her love of travel and its ability to be a force for good and how communicating in multiple languages allowed her to have empathy for others.

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Amplifying Your Event Promotion: How to Use Automated Email Campaigns for Maximum Impact

Traveler's Q

Organizing an event is a challenging task that requires a lot of effort and planning. However, no matter how perfectly you might have organized it, if you don’t promote it well enough, you might end up having an empty audience. Email marketing is one of the best ways to promote your event because it can directly reach your target audience with personalized messages.

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Tourism in Switzerland: A successful summer 2023 for the Industry

EHL Insights

The latest figures released by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) have put even more spring in Swiss tourism’s step. Night stays in Switzerland for the months of June and July 2023 were recently published. And the news is good! Night stays (or hotel stays) were 8.6% higher in June 2023 versus June 2023. This confirms an earlier report indicating that in the first half of 2023, night stays increased 13.8% year on year.

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Creating Restaurant Event Spaces that Sell

Social Tables

Have you ever attended a birthday party, holiday gathering, or business meeting at a restaurant? Although you may not have considered those occasions “events” at the time, that’s precisely what they were, and restaurants host more of them than we think. As the demand for private events grows and booking windows get shorter, more customers are looking for restaurant event spaces that meet their needs.

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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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Big changes at the Huntington Convention Center are Making Cleveland the Place to Meet

Convene by PCMA

A rooftop terrace at the Huntington Convention Center You may be familiar with Cleveland’s many attractions—from museums and parks to several major-league sporting venues—that make The Land an appealing destination for meeting attendees. But the newly expanded Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland is sure to exceed your expectations. Scheduled to be complete by next summer, a $49-million expansion of the LEED Gold-certified center promises to bring even more convenience, amenities, and event

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Magaluf, Mallorca, hosts the third annual Magaluf Literature Festival from 5th to 8th October

Travel Daily Media

The post Magaluf, Mallorca, hosts the third annual Magaluf Literature Festival from 5th to 8th October appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Magaluf, the iconic coastal destination renowned for its party atmosphere, is about to reveal its cultural side at the annual Festival Literatura Expandia Magaluf (FLEM), between Thursday 5th and Sunday 8th October.

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New Report: Executives Need to Hear of the Importance of Meetings

MeetingsNet

A study released by AmEx GBT and Harvard Business Review finds that most managers understand the value of in-person gatherings, but funding from the C-suite often does not adequately support them. A recent survey of 425 members of the Harvard Business Review audience by American Express Global Business Travel found several strong indicators of the value of face-to-face internal meetings, at a time when just seven percent of respondents’ companies have returned to a full-time office-based work en

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ASM Global named operator of Dubai’s ‘Connect Conference Centre’

Travel Daily Media

The post ASM Global named operator of Dubai’s ‘Connect Conference Centre’ appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. ASM Global has secured venue operations and management rights for Connect Conference Centre — known as “C3” — becoming the second addition to the company’s Dubai portfolio that includes the iconic Coca-Cola Arena, which the company opened in 2019.

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Add a Little Adventure to Your Omani Incentive Programs

inVOYAGE

When it comes to incentives, adding a touch of adventure can be all the inspiration you need to transform your program from an ordinary to a truly extraordinary event. And with Oman’s diverse landscapes and thrilling experiences, there are plenty of ways to infuse new excitement and engagement into your incentive programme. So, get ready to enjoy desert escapades, overnight glamping and water adventures as we team up with Pure Arabia to explore just some of the exhilarating activities awaiting y

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Convention Center Expansion Brings Even More Reasons to Plan Your Next Meeting in Denver

Convene by PCMA

Denver has always gone the extra mile (high) for its visitors. But by late this year, when the breathtaking rooftop expansion of the Colorado Convention Center is complete, you’ll find there’s no better or more user-friendly meeting venue. 1. A New Perspective The new, 20,000 square foot rooftop terrace and the expansive, glass-enclosed pre-function space offer 150 miles of Rocky Mountain views—plus city skyline views—so you can be sure your attendees have something inspiring to see in every dir

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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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Paving the Road for Luxury Events: The future of Oman’s MICE Offering

inVOYAGE

To truly get under the skin of what Oman has to offer and what you can expect at our upcoming event in Muscat, we’ve caught up with Khalid Walid Al Zadjali from the Oman Convention Bureau Ministry of Heritage & Tourism to share his insights on the future of Oman’s comprehensive MICE offering. Oman Convention Bureau is one of our event partners for inVOYAGE Oman – find out more here Alternatively, if you have a brief and would like to be connected now, email us here Khalid Walid Al Zadjali Om

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Event Partnerships for Cross-Promotion: Expanding Brand Reach Collaboratively

InEvent

In the competitive business world, it is essential for brands to explore innovative strategies that can help them reach a wider audience and create a strong impact. One strategy that has gained popularity is event partnerships for cross-promotion. By collaborating with other brands to host events and promote each other’s products or services, companies can … Post Event Partnerships for Cross-Promotion: Expanding Brand Reach Collaboratively showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Luxury On The Horizon: 10 Exceptional Hotels Joining Us In Muscat

inVOYAGE

Oman, with its breath-taking landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality, has increasingly become a coveted destination for luxury incentive events. The Sultanate offers a range of world-class luxury hotels that don’t just offer a place to stay but provide a destination in themselves. So, read on as we take you on a journey through some of the best luxury products on the market for your next MICE Event in Oman… Jumeirah Muscat Bay Number of Rooms: 206 Event Capacity: 310 Event Venues: The Bay

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Toronto: Sustainability in The 6ix

Smart Meetings

Hospitality in Toronto is placing sustainability front and center “How serious does this city take sustainability?” This seems to be a question many meeting planners are posing to potential host cities with increasing frequency. Many have answers, in so many words and acronyms: GBAC and LEED certifications, green spaces, no (or at least minimal) plastic usage on property.

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Inside the Kempinski Muscat: An Exclusive Interview with the director of sales

inVOYAGE

Head behind the scenes of our host hotel at inVOYAGE Oman and find out just what goes into the making of Kempinski’s excquisite Omani Hotel as we catch up with Adil Aitlahri, Director of Sales at the Kempinski Hotel Muscat. Kempinski Hotel Muscat is our host hotel for inVOYAGE Oman – find out more about the event here Alternatively, if you have a brief and would like to be connected now, email us here Adil Aitlahri Director of Sales, Kempinski Hotel Muscat inVOYAGE: Firstly, Adil thank you for t

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Want a world-class convention center with a dose of Southern hospitality? Discover how Dallas delivers.

Convene by PCMA

The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Everything is bigger in Texas, they say, and the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas, with a million square feet of total exhibit space, is certainly no exception. But here, big is not the whole story. Uniquely flexible space, accommodating facilities, convenience, and accessibility are among the reasons the center is known as one of the best in the nation.

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From SATW: 5 Ways to Make Your Pitch Standout to Editors

DCI

The tourism industry is a moving target; especially for public relations professionals representing destinations both near and far. With travel editors receiving a barrage of daily pitches from publicists around the world, securing a story with top-tier publications can be a challenge. The Society of American Travel Writers, rebranded SATW , recently hosted a panel of travel editors at its annual conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico.