Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

Bizzabo Survey: While hybrid isn’t dead, community is the cornerstone B2B conferences are back and have no sign of slowing down anytime soon. At least, according to a recent survey from the event management technology company Bizzabo that showed in-person conferences are once again the darling for attendees and organizers alike. Smart Meeting spoke with Lauren McCullough, vice president of marketing for Bizzabo , to discuss the major takeaways of the survey and what it could mean for the future

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Greater Miami area is known for beautiful beaches, a thriving cultural scene, and as a global, cosmopolitan destination. The Greater Miami and Miami Beach region is also making great strides in sustainability practices. For meeting planners who are looking to include sustainable elements in their events, there are various recent efforts to consider.

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InEvent

AUGUST 16, 2023

Whether you are a seasoned planner with years of experience or an aspiring planner planning the first event, you must improve your skills. Each event is unique and requires proper planning. Therefore, you cannot set rules that match all your settings. Events are like milestones; you need a goal and steps to achieve them. You … Post Event Management Skills: What You Need to Know and How to Improve Them showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Michigan State football season adds excitement to fall meetings in Greater Lansing. Photo © 2015 Michigan State University Board of Trustees Fall is a special time of year in Greater Lansing. While the leaves turn golden and red, everyone roots for the green and white—the Michigan State Spartans. The excitement of Big Ten conference football spreads from Spartan Stadium in East Lansing to the state capital of Lansing, just three miles away.

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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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InEvent

AUGUST 16, 2023

The power of social media is undeniable; we all know how powerful and to what extent it can outrage its horizon. Likewise, in event planning, it can do wonders. In early 2023, an Event Manager blog revealed that “social media is of high importance to event profs,” and particularly with “event planning,” it has stated … Post The Art Of Social Media For Event Planners: Event Promotion showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

The Grand Plaza outside the Anaheim Convention Center offers dining, nightlife, shopping options and more. If your mind instantly goes to Disneyland ® Resort when you think of hosting an event in Anaheim, you’ve got so much more to discover. Located in the heart of southern California and ranked 4 th safest city in the US, Anaheim might just surprise your attendees with all it has to offer.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

In Omaha you expect great beef, be it a steak, award-winning burger or the original Reuben sandwich. But that’s just the beginning of the culinary story. These days there are also bragging rights for unique food halls, where you can find everything from lobster and sushi rolls, crepes, ramen, fried chicken, sweet potato pie ice cream and beyond, as well as vegan eateries, Cajun, French, and a cornucopia of creative cuisine around town.

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One10 Marketing

AUGUST 16, 2023

Eight Workplace Dynamics Essential to Employee Engagement In office. Hybrid. Remote. No matter how your company gets work done today, what remains important for preserving your culture is the manner of how your employees are shown recognition and appreciation. The pandemic and its subsequent fallout continue to affect the workplace. One thing is for sure — it’s not net neutral from where you were three years ago.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

ESTRO met in Madrid in 2021 with the goal of raising awareness in the overall destination of the use of radiotherapy as a way to treat cancer. (ESTRO social media) The pandemic has upended destinations’ view of business events as some kind of “subsidiary of tourism,” U.K.-based global urbanist Greg Clark, who spoke at the IMEX Policy Forum in Frankfurt in May, told Joint Meetings Industry Council’s The Iceberg platform.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 16, 2023

The post Business events sector welcomes end to COVID restrictions appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Business Events Industry Aotearoa welcomes the lifting of all New Zealand’s COVID-19 restrictions from 15 August 2023. The New Zealand Government says over the past month reported COVID-19 cases have hit their lowest levels since February 2022 and now is the time to remove all requirements including seven-day mandatory isolation.

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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.

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

Looking for ways to do your job better — or for the latest trends in the world of work? Here’s a roundup of career-related stories selected by the editors of Convene. Are You Burned Out or Just Exhausted? Heavy workloads, stressful jobs, and long work hours continue to leave employees at all levels feeling exhausted. Forbes explores the Maslach Burnout Inventory, an empirically validated assessment tool that measures the components of a “burnout profile” developed by Drs.

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Travel Daily Media

AUGUST 16, 2023

The post Web in Travel releases theme and program and speakers for October conference in Singapore appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Web in Travel (WiT), the global news and events platform focused on travel technology, has released the program and speakers for its WiT Singapore Conference, which takes place in the city’s prestigious Marina Bay Sands resort from October 2-4, 2023.

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 16, 2023

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Dayna Robins Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has named Dayna Robins as its new director of global sales, west region. Robins, who is based in Boise, Idaho, has nearly 20 years of experience working in the luxury resort field and has expertise in client retentions, revenue optimization, and team collaboration.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

An event isn’t just a one-time thing that begins when the spotlight shines and ends when attendees return home. It starts long before and lasts long after, from the first announcement to the final feedback. Considering that 80% of event professionals measure event success through attendee engagement and satisfaction, crafting an event that guarantees engagement and an unforgettable experience is paramount.

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EHL Insights

AUGUST 16, 2023

Step into the future of hospitality as we uncover the captivating realm of short- and long-term perspectives that are reshaping the industry. Let’s explore how technology is helping hospitality firms create an unparalleled guest experience and learn about the futuristic ideas that spark the imagination and are setting the stage for our extraordinary tomorrow.

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Bizzaboo

AUGUST 16, 2023

The race to the frontier solidified St. Louis’s identity as the gateway to the West. As a strategic point on the Mississippi River, the waterfront city grew in wealth, power, and influence during the 18th and 19th-century. Fast forward to the modern day, and St. Louis is seeing a second renaissance. A revitalized downtown, commercial area, microbreweries, and cultural enclaves have made the city attractive for tourists and business travelers.

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Redfin

AUGUST 16, 2023

Have you found yourself contemplating flipping a house for the first time? Or you’ve flipped a house in the past, and something went terribly wrong. Now you want to know what other home renovators are and aren’t doing. Whether you’re searching to flip a house in Ventura, CA , or a home in Las Vegas, NV , this Redfin article offers valuable tips to save time and money.

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Special Events

AUGUST 16, 2023

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Redfin

AUGUST 16, 2023

The ruling, effective August 1, phases out incandescent bulbs in favor of efficient LEDs. Fast facts : Homeowners can still use existing incandescents, but can no longer purchase replacements (with a few exceptions) and should start switching to LEDs. Switching to efficient light bulbs is estimated to cut US emissions by 222 million metric tons and save consumers around $3 billion over 30 years ($100 every month per home).

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 16, 2023

Soak up the last of that glorious summer sun in these bright coastal havens These new and renovated hotels offer a variety of options for meetings of all sizes. Bring your team to a small intimate meeting at a historic garden hotel in Santa Barbara, nail the incentive retreat at a family-friendly resort in bustling Cancun, or cater to the inner artists and nature lovers at the only hotel in South Florida to be directly connected to a convention center.

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