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The Business of Coming Together

Smart Meetings

Gatherings come in all shapes and sizes. They might last an hour, a few days or longer. Deciding on the right window of time says a lot to your prospective attendees: We’ve got a lot of things to share, a lot of work to do, a lot of fun to be had. Or, you’re busy. Let’s cut to the quick. Be honest with yourself when deciding the time commitment you’ll be asking of attendees.

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The IMEX Frankfurt Recap 2022

Endless Events

Fresh off the plane, Brandt Krueger returns to us from the IMEX Frankfurt 2022 event in Germany. Unfortunately, Will wasn’t in attendance this year. That’s why, in today’s episode, Brandt gives him a full recap on this year’s event. In a global industry that’s still feeling the effects of the worldwide pandemic, Brandt focuses on the trends he saw at IMEX Frankfurt 2022.

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U.S. Travel Launches Sustainable Travel Coalition

Smart Meetings

U.S. Travel Association has launched the Sustainable Travel Coalition, designed to bring its members together to develop and focus on strategies that will ensure a more sustainable future. With nearly 60 members, the Sustainable Travel Coalition will act as a forum to inform U.S. Travel of members’ sustainability issues and concerns at their respective organizations and destinations.

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7 New Trends in Tourism Planning You Must Know

Solimar International

What is Tourism Planning? . Tourism planning consists of creating strategies to develop tourism in a specific destination. Knowing and understanding current trends allows those in the industry to tailor their operations to meet demand. It is crucial for DMOs and tourism businesses to stay up-to-date. . Origin and development of tourism planning. Tourism planning was born from the necessity of simultaneously balancing the economic goals of tourism and preserving the destination’s environme

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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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Event-Feedback Sessions: Planners Face the Heat

MeetingsNet

Forget the post-event online survey. At least one show lets attendees step to the microphone on the final day to offer their unvarnished opinions to planners sitting on the stage. While it was inevitable that late July’s Comic-Con International convention in San Diego—the first since 2019—would experience some unforeseen glitches during the week, the show’s planners once again made themselves available on the final day to hear critiques from attendees.

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How to Book the Right Artists for Your Music Event

Eventbrite

Whether you’re organizing a concert or looking for performers to give your food fair or market some ambience, the right musicians can make all the difference. From picking the perfect genre — an indie band might be better at an event with a dance floor than a wine tasting, for example — to pinning down […].

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How Does Tourism Impact the Blue Economy?

Solimar International

Tourism can positively impact the blue economy when properly planned, developed and managed. When this happens, nature heals, marine life returns, local communities are engaged and empowered, and culture thrives. In this piece, we explore the concept of the blue economy and the impact of sustainable and unsustainable tourism on blue growth. What is the Blue Economy and how does it connect to tourism?

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Hotels for Healthcare Travelers – Traveling Nurses, Locum Tenens, Allied Professionals

Hotel Engine

As a traveling nurse, locum tenens or allied professional, your time on the job is spent on the road. During your long assignments, you want the place you stay to feel as much like home as possible. Many top hotel chains have upped their game in quality and features over the years, thanks to a strategy of listening to customer needs and reacting accordingly.

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ITB Asia 2022 sees robust international presence signaling high demand from industry

Travel Daily Media

The post ITB Asia 2022 sees robust international presence signaling high demand from industry appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Now in its 15th year, ITB Asia will once again be held as an in-person event at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands, Singapore from 19 – 21 October. The leading trade fair for Asia’s travel industry will bring together global leading brands and companies across MICE, Corporate, Leisure and Travel Technology, providing a unique

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Cabarrus County CVB welcomes Jonah Forte as Digital Marketing Manager

Travel Daily News

Before joining the Cabarrus County CVB’s Marketing team, Jonah Forte worked as a freelance social media coordinator and served as Social Media Strategist for Pink Energy in Mooresville, NC.

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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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Channel Incentive Program Design: Best Practices for Reporting and ROI

Brightspot Incentive Events

Organizations that offer incentive programs must be able to measure, report, and justify a program’s existence. Ambiguous statements like, “It seems to be going well” will not fly when senior management begins to ask about a return on investment. Often discussed after a program has been completed, tracked metrics are key to proving an incentive program was successful.

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CCRA anounces full agenda for upcoming regional PowerSolutions LIVE Advisor Training & Networking Events

Travel Daily News

Designed to get travel advisors connected with the products and solutions they need to power up their travel agency business, CCRA's Regional PowerSolutions LIVE events gives travel advisors the opportunity to establish real relationships to help them grow their travel business, get face-to-face training from suppliers, and build new contacts at the supplier trade show.

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Encouraging Happiness in the Workplace

Gavel International

Reading Time: 5 minutes A senior-level executive for a large organization needed to plan for changes that she knew would not be popular with many. Having worked on large-scale change initiatives, she was aware that mitigating change resistance would be a great place to start. She called a meeting with all department leaders. Additionally, she requested that department leaders not only attend but invite at least ten employees who would most likely embrace changes and ten who would fear or likely

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BCD Travel names Michèle Lawley as president for European region

Travel Daily News

A travel industry veteran, Lawley brings over 35 years of industry experience to her new role. In her time with BCD and its legacy companies, she’s built a reputation for her broad skills in sales strategy, service delivery, program management, performance solutions and building relationships.

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Admit It: The Events Industry Is Missing the Mark on Sustainability

Special Events

How circularity can create a regenerative system in the events industry

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Why You Should Consider a Flexible Booking Policy for Your Tour Business

Tourism Tiger

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