Thu.Jul 22, 2021

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Olympic Venues: Abandonment, Decay and Renewed Life

Smart Meetings

The pandemic-postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic games are just a few days away and perhaps you’re thinking, “How will these venues be used post-event?”. Olympic venues the world over have faced different fates since the games’ inception in the late 1800s, and a stadium’s use, or non-use, after the world stage is gone has been a topic of controversy over the years.

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New ETC report investigates links between the changing tourism environment and NTOs work

ETC Corporate

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with ongoing challenges posed by climate change and ensuring sustainability, tourism globally is in a critical period of transition. Recognising this, the European Travel Commission (ETC) has released a report: “ The Changing Tourism Environment and Its Impact on the Work of NTOs ”. The study investigates the ways in which European National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) have been evolving over the past decade and provides forward-looking insights

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Survey Finds Air Travelers Confident in Onboard Health Measures

Business Traveler USA

The overwhelming majority of air travelers are confident about the safety of their health on board aircraft and support mask-wearing in the near-term. According to a global survey conducted by the International Air Transport Association, 85 percent of respondents believe that aircraft are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, with 65 percent agreeing that the air is as clean as an operating room.

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The Rising Popularity of Self-Service Production Platforms for Virtual Events

Stova

Virtual events are here to stay, and to adapt to this change, event platforms are beginning to offer more self-service production features to help presenters create amazing content, connect to audiences more effectively, and to enhance the overall virtual event experience. At the same time, they are reducing the complexity that presenters have to deal with as they produce their content.

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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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How Food Tanks Fosters Connection Between a Global Community

Eventbrite

Eventbrite hosted the RECONVENE summit in May 2021, bringing together thousands of event producers. We’re sharing key takeaways from popular sessions — on topics like safely returning to in-person events, data insights, and best practices for fostering connection — on our blog and our RECONVENE Recaps hub. Food Tank, a non-profit organization, has a big […].

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Dariel Curren’s Interview with The Place Brand Observer

DCI

Dariel Curren , Executive Vice President at DCI , recently spoke with The Place Brand Observer about how DMOs and EDOs can work together to attract talent to cities, states and countries, trends that will likely impact the work of destination leaders in the years ahead, overtourism, and much more. Continue reading for an excerpt of Dariel’s interview, and find the full interview at The Place Brand Observer. .

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TTG-SIA-SUN: IEG ready to re-start in total safety

Travel Daily News

From September next, in order to protect companies, visitors, suppliers and staff, all those entering the expo centres while trade shows are underway, will be required to be in possession of a ‘green pass’ (or equivalent document).

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Hot destination: Island Escapes in Fiji

Fox World Travel

Close your eyes and imagine the sound of palm trees blowing in the wind and the melodies of exotic birds chirping above, feeling the soft lap of waves rolling onto your sandy toes, the smell of fresh coconut traveling through warm island air and seeing nothing but miles and miles of the clear crystalline waters […]. The post Hot destination: Island Escapes in Fiji appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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How to Find Your Property Lines: Fast, Easy, and Precise

Redfin

As a homeowner, you likely have a general idea of where your property begins and ends. You may be using your driveway, the edge of your lawn, or a fence as a reference point. But are you sure those are the official property lines? They actually might not be. So before you dive into any outdoor projects like a garage addition, fence replacement, pool installation, or landscaping upgrades , it is important to take a step back to assess your property’s boundaries.

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Record Demand for Private Jet Flights Set to Continue

Business Traveler USA

The demand surge for flying private is set to continue for the foreseeable future, with over two-thirds of current private aviation users expecting to fly more post-COVID than before the pandemic, according to a recent survey. The poll of subscribers to the private aviation buyer’s guide Private Jet Card Comparisons found some 69 percent of respondents expect to fly privately more often after the pandemic, while 28 percent say they expect to at similar levels.

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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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Best Outdoor Venues in the Northeast

PRA

PRA’s Picks. Top Outdoor Group Venues in the Northeast Experience Anywhere! It’s more than just a tagline – it’s what we do best! Our local destinations experts across the US bring out the uniqueness of each location and are everywhere you want to be. Summer is the perfect time to get host an event outdoors during the warm summer nights and we love to share our tops picks with you – starting in the Northeast with endless skylines, trendy spots, and historical treasu

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Preferred Hotels Adds Two Tiers to Rewards Program

Business Traveler USA

The Preferred Hotels & Resorts loyalty program, I Prefer, has announced the addition of two new membership tiers. The new tiers are Explorer and Authority – each with its own set of distinct benefits – bringing to four the total number of levels in the program. The four tier levels are: Insider (0-24,999 points) offers early check-in and late checkout, upgrades based on availability and free WiFi Explorer (25,000-49,999 points), includes all Insider benefits, plus a welcome amenity and 20 pe

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Happening Next Week! The NEW Virtual Experience

Special Events

Join the NEW Catersource + The Special Event Virtual Experience and create new partnerships from wherever you are!

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i-Meet Admin wrote a new post, Event Professionals: Meet Your Partners in Spain

I-Meet

. . Event Professionals: Meet Your Partners in Spain. The Spain Convention Bureau (SCB) has.

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What is Dual Agency and How Does it Work?

Redfin

In most real estate deals, there are two agents involved – one who represents the seller and another who represents the buyer. However, there is another less common scenario in which one agent represents both the buyer and the seller in the same real estate transaction. This is known as dual agency. A dual agent must walk a fine line to be neutral towards both the buyer and the seller, and they cannot disclose confidential information to either party.

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i-Meet Admin wrote a new post, IMEX America Nov 9-11 See you there!

I-Meet

. . Remember the magic that only happens at IMEX Am.

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Leveraging Google Ad Extensions to Market Your Destination

DCI

As the travel and tourism industry rebounds, DMOs are looking for ways to maximize paid advertising efforts and attract travelers to their destination. Competition is fierce. With the internet accounting for more than 74% of both leisure and business travel planning, DMOs are faced with the challenge of positioning their destination to stand out against competitors.