Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Jeremy Heyes. Heyes is managing director of the London office of design firm WATG. He joined the company in 1992 and has held his position as senior vice president since 2009. He is also serving his third term on WATG’s board of directors. In his 35 years in planning and architecture, Heyes has led the concept design and development of major hotel properties, including Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, Claridge’s Hotel in London and The St.

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EHL Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Before the pandemic, hotel brands were at a crossroads with increasingly brand agnostic consumers and ever-expanding brand portfolios. But there is evidence that the pandemic may have led to consumers’ renewed appreciation for a well-recognized brand name that assures quality and instills trust. This change in consumer behavior will impact brand management strategies in several significant ways.

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Conferences that Work

OCTOBER 25, 2021

What do we need to understand to mediate connection effectively today? Inventor and computer scientist Danny Hillis gives us some helpful context: “We humans are changing. We have become so intertwined with what we have created that we are no longer separate from it. We have outgrown the distinction between the natural and the artificial. We are what we make.

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MeetingsNet

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Next week, Maui adds its own levy on top of state hotel taxes. Oahu has moved closer to doing so by early 2022, and Kauai, Lanai, Molokai, and the Big Island might do the same. With the Hawaiian island of Maui—a top destination for incentive programs—preparing to institute a new three-percent accommodations tax on November 1, the Honolulu City Council, which presides over the entire island of Oahu, recently voted to advance a bill to levy the same tax on hotel stays there starting in 2022.

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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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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced it is moving up its restart of international services by two weeks. The carrier is set to resume select international flights beginning Nov. 1, following the decision by officials to reopen borders to international travel by Australian citizens. Last month, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced that the Australian federal government as well as the states of New South Wales, home to Sydney, and Victoria, where Melbourne is located, have moved to lift

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

New attractions in Chicago Northwest include Topgolf Schaumburg, where planners can tee up a fun team-building activity. Meet Chicago Northwest makes it easy to safely get back to meetings and events. Attendees from anywhere in the continental U.S. can travel to Chicago Northwest in less than four hours, thanks to the region’s convenient location at the edge of O’Hare International, one of the nation’s busiest airports.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

There are exceptional meeting and offsite venues in Banff and Lake Louise, but there are also signature experiences that will have meeting goers talking about Banff and Lake Louise long after they’ve gone back to business as usual. Here are just five of many activities to enjoy. Icewalk at Johnston Canyon. Johnston Canyon in Banff National Park is carved steeply into the limestone bedrock by thousands of years of water erosion.

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EHL Insights

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Before the pandemic, hotel brands were at a crossroads with increasingly brand agnostic consumers and ever-expanding brand portfolios. But there is evidence that the pandemic may have led to consumers’ renewed appreciation for a well-recognized brand name that assures quality and instills trust. This change in consumer behavior will impact brand management strategies in several significant ways.

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Convene by PCMA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

CIVANA Wellness Resort & Spa—a Sonoran Desert oasis that celebrates inspiring human connections—is among the Greater Phoenix resorts that are pairing meeting amenities with wellness programming for attendees. When meeting attendees gather in Greater Phoenix, they’ll discover a destination where wellness is a way of life. Surrounded by the serenity of lush Sonoran Desert landscapes, Greater Phoenix abounds with outdoor event spaces that invigorate attendees with sunny skies, fresh air and mes

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Special Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

David Tutera stepped onto our keynote stage this past July to offer a show-closing talk on taking chances.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2021

People primarily join associations for the learning opportunities and community connections that happen at their association’s events and meetings. With most of these gatherings going virtual, those interactions are diminished, leaving members with unmet expectations. Consequently, many associations are experiencing a painful, high membership churn.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The Gabriel South Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton, has opened on Ocean Drive in Miami Beach, FL. The historic property, which offers 132 guestrooms, 12 signature balcony suites and 14 one-bedroom suites, is comprised of four individual buildings – including the historic Park Central Hotel, Heathcote Apartments, and the Imperial Hotel. The upscale boutique hospitality project will help anchor one of Miami Beach’s most iconic street, with the classic Art Deco design and architecture synony

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Brightspot Incentive Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Have you ever wanted to bike down a Mediterranean coast or visit a village on the French Riviera? The rugged mountains, rustic scenery, and pleasant climate are all too alluring and incite wanderlust in most of us. Did you know that you can get a taste of the Mediterranean without leaving the country? Santa Barbara, California, offers a little slice of the Mediterranean on the west coast of the United States and serves as a perfect sales incentive trip destination for those who prefer to stay cl

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Travel Daily News

OCTOBER 25, 2021

IAPCO and AIPC will create different forums, allowing to exchange knowledge on specific topics of interest to the member associations and will also leverage existing communication channels to facilitate that exchange.

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AIME

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The team at AIME are delighted to announce CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park as the official venue to host the 2022 Welcome Event on 21 March 2022. Located only minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, the new venue will welcome domestic delegates with … The post AIME Partners with CENTREPIECE at Melbourne Park to Host 2022 Welcome Event appeared first on AIME.

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Business Traveler USA

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Major US airlines all reported third quarter earnings in the past several weeks, and overall the news reveals results trending in a positive direction. However, while carriers have all trimmed losses or even posted modest profits, the industry still lags behind its record-setting benchmark year of 2019. Alaska Airlines. Alaska Airlines reported net income for the third quarter of 2021 of $194 million compared to a net loss of $431 million in the third quarter of 2020.

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BCD Meetings & Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Hotel and Travel Trends to Know When Booking Corporate Events in latin america. The impact of the pandemic on the hospitality industry has had ripple effects throughout meetings and events. Now, with increased vaccine rollouts and safety protocols well in place, we are seeing more and more face to face meetings happening. With a changed landscape for hotels and venues, sourcing corporate events has also seen an evolution.

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National Association For Catering ane Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Virginia Santa Ines, CPCE, CWC. I go by the nickname of Gigi, I’m originally from New York where I was raised by my Italian family who were all in the restaurant, catering and hospitality industry. This is where my passion and love for this industry started. I’ve been in the hospitality / Hotel industry for 35 years. As previous Director of Catering for the Hilton Hotels and currently a Senior Catering Sales Executive for the San Jose Marriott.

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I-Meet

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Ah, Tenerife – where the sun and the sea are always shining. A truly amazing island that won’t disappoint – thanks to its diversity, weather, and authenticity. Being the largest and most populous island of the.

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Fox World Travel

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Full of glitz and glam, the south of France welcomes many coastal tourists but the north of France is not to be forgotten! Rich with history and charming coastal villages that inspired famous impressionist painters, we’re sharing some must-visit northern France destinations. Le Havre As a popular cruise ship port, the town of Le Havre […].

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I-Meet

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For all the changes we’ve seen over the past two years, demand for incentive travel programs to honor the highest producers still persists. The pandemic has done nothing other than sharpening everyone’s thirst.

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Endless Events

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Halloween is upon us, which means it’s time for the Event Tech Podcast to cover a truly spooky topic: scope creep. See, it even has the word ‘creep’ in it! So, what does it mean? When your project’s vision and goals change so much that they no longer fit the initial agreement, you’ve got yourself a pretty bad case of scope creep.

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Travel Pulse

OCTOBER 25, 2021

The White House and CDC have just set forth some official regulations that are part of President Biden’s overhaul of the current travel policies for foreigners seeking to enter the U.S.

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