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Events Industry Council Begins First Phase of DEI Plan—and You Can Take Part

Smart Meetings

Events Industry Council (EIC) has started the first phase of its Equity Acceleration Plan. The plan aims to focus on creating a foundation on which to measure the event industry’s current state of diversity, equity and inclusion ( DEI ), “[aiming] to provide a framework to turn its vision to action and lead the challenge against discrimination and systemic racism in the events industry,” reads a press release.

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Australia Innovates – Redesigning Water Solutions for Remote Communities

Convene by PCMA

Project Gilghi started as a conversation among Australian engineers whose goal was to provide remote access to clean water. Those talks lead to a containerized water treatment system that can produce up to 28 kiloliters of water per day using innovative and sustainable technology. “Water is a precious resource, as we know, and something that most of us tend to take for granted,” said Aurecon process engineer Sachini De Silva, who co-created the sustainable, off-grid solution.

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Connection, Entertainment and Choice Are Key Ingredients for Audience Engagement

Skift Meetings

The third in our four-part series of recordings from the Event Innovation Lab™ at IMEX America features expert insights on the elusive art of engagement. Explore different views on how we can deliver meaningful experiences that move audiences while engaging multiple audiences through different channels. Freedom of Choice: The Ultimate Engagement Hack “You don’t […].

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Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn: An example to follow

EHL Insights

Although the number of hotels and inns claiming to be sustainable keeps increasing, in reality how many of them are good examples of sustainable hospitality? The Black Sheep Inn in the Ecuadorian highlands is surely one of them. Recognized by various sustainability agencies, ‘La Posada de la Oveja Negra’, as it is called in Spanish, continues to attract travelers from around the world who seek profoundly sustainable lodging.

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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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Experience Kentucky: Bourbon, Horses and Chef-Driven Cuisine

Convene by PCMA

Our brains thrive when we try something new. The rush of dopamine from novel sights and activities not only feels good, it actually helps us learn better and be more creative. This is exactly the kind of mindset you want your attendees to be in while at your event. In Kentucky, the opportunities for new and unique experiences are seemingly endless. The Bluegrass State sits at a unique cultural crossroads—part midwestern, part southern, part country, part big city.

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Why Can’t We Be Friends? Turning competition into collaboration

Special Events

It’s time to turn the tired notion of cutthroat competition on its head and start seeing our “competitors” as our greatest colleagues in business.

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How to Be Brand Consistent on Your Website and Beyond

Sojern

Brand Consistency Beyond Your Site . Keeping a consistent brand experience helps build awareness of your business and instills trust in your brand, and this goes beyond just the branding on your website. Your branding should remain consistent across social media and your advertising. Then, utilizing these avenues to drive more relevant visitors to your site is an absolute must. .

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6 Incredible Incentive Experiences You’ll Only Find in Canada

Convene by PCMA

Photo Credit: Destination Canada. With wide-open spaces and once-in-a-lifetime experiences, Canada makes the shortlist of incentive destinations that will leave an indelible impression on attendees for years to come. Canada’s reputation for diversity and inclusiveness also means that groups, wherever they hail from, will feel comfortable gathering here.

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4 Ways to Simplify Your Website Design

Sojern

Whatever travel vertical you operate in, it’s important to have a high-quality website where travelers can find information and book directly. Attractions are requiring pre-purchase tickets online more than ever, hotels are sharing information on which amenities are open, and destinations’ websites are sharing things to do for local staycationers. .

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Escape to the Sun and Sand with a Meeting at the Ocean Center Daytona Beach

Convene by PCMA

The Ocean Center is just 400 feet from the world-famous sands of Daytona Beach. Sunny days and mild temperatures—that’s winter in Daytona Beach. And the Ocean Center Daytona Beach makes it easy for attendees to combine a business meeting with an unforgettable seasonal getaway. Located just steps from the world-renowned sands of Daytona Beach, the Ocean Center is surrounded by outdoor recreational opportunities.

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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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Support the bottom — a Thanksgiving reminder

Conferences that Work

After our prime Thanksgiving dinner, I was sleepily washing a large turkey foil platter when I noticed its embossed central message: “Support the bottom.” I’m going to blame the tryptophan in the turkey for causing me to muse, from a facilitation perspective, about the significance of this unexpected Prime Directive. I have no other excuse.

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4 One-of-A-Kind Spokane Experiences Where Past and Present Meet

Convene by PCMA

More than a century old, the since-renovated Historic Davenport Hotel in downtown’s entertainment district houses one of the most unique Spokane spots in Peacock Room Lounge. A tour of unique meeting locations in Washington state’s second-largest city tells a story that crosses time—whether its gritty meets ageless, historical meets modern, or old-school meets progressive.

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10 Key Travel Advisories Announced in November

Travel Pulse

The US State Department issued dozens of updated travel advisories over the past month but some are more notable than others.

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Celebrating a Day for Doing Good

Convene by PCMA

Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of GivingTuesday , a movement sparked by Henry Timms, the executive director of the 92nd Street YMCA and now the president and CEO at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The idea, Timms recently told PBS News Hour, was to provide a counterpoint to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and dedicate a day to doing good for others.

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World Health Organization Against Omicron Travel Bans

Travel Pulse

The organization said restrictions will only slightly reduce transmission.

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Tips for Returning to Live Trade Shows

Convene by PCMA

Exhibitor magazine editor Travis Stanton (top left) hosted the webinar with panelists Dana Esposito (clockwise from top center), Josh Frisbie, Vickie Velji, Rita Price, and Jim Roots. An increasing number of organizations are planning for in-person events and trade shows in a living-with-COVID environment. Five industry professionals explored how to organize events in this changed world during a recent webinar from Exhibitor magazine’s Insight series, “The Great Reengagement: How to Jumpstart Yo

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Hyatt Set to Debut New JDV Property in LA

Business Traveler USA

Hyatt has announced plans to open the Tommie Hollywood early next month near Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles. The new property, which offers 212 rooms occupying nine floors located adjacent to the new Thompson Hollywood, is part of the group’s JDV brand – formerly known as Joie de Vivre. The design reflects the mid-century modern aesthetic of Southern California homes of the late 1950s and 1960s.

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Regina wrote a new post, PLUS – new digital tool for the sustainability and legacy of Madrid’s meeting and events

I-Meet

Madrid is a city committed to the positive impact of events. Earlier this year, the Governing Board of Madrid City Council approved the city’s SDG localization strategy. The vision follows the below six g.

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LATAM Files Reorganization Plan

Business Traveler USA

LATAM Airlines Group has submitted a reorganization plan that includes a proposed capital infusion of $8.19 billion. According to the group, the capital comes through a mix of new equity, convertible notes and debt. LATAM’s largest unsecured creditor group and “certain of LATAM’s shareholders” is backing an accompanying Restructuring Support Agreement.

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Sustainable hotels and The Black Sheep Inn: An example to follow

EHL Insights

Although the number of hotels and inns claiming to be sustainable keeps increasing, in reality how many of them are good examples of sustainable hospitality? The Black Sheep Inn in the Ecuadorian highlands is surely one of them. Recognized by various sustainability agencies, ‘La Posada de la Oveja Negra’, as it is called in Spanish, continues to attract travelers from around the world who seek profoundly sustainable lodging.

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An Overview of Corporate Incentive Travel in 2021 and Beyond

BCD Meetings & Events

It's the ultimate form of reward: an all expenses paid trip to a once in a lifetime destination complete with food, fun, excursions and an extra seat on the plane for the guest of your choosing.

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Cost vs. Value: Best ROI Home Improvements in San Diego

Redfin

If you’re looking to renovate your home, it’s important to know which house projects will add value to your home so you can receive the most return on your investment (ROI). Whether you’re selling your home in San Diego, CA and moving across the country, or simply want to make upgrades to enjoy for years to come, it’s crucial to question – “Will this home upgrade really pay off?

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India logs in strong recovery in MICE business

Travel Daily Media

The post India logs in strong recovery in MICE business appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The pandemic brought the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Exhibitions) sector to a standstill for most of 2020. To stay connected with its key MICE stakeholders, Thomas Cook (India) – India’s leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, transformed its business into a digital model – delivering over 100 virtual events for over 3 lakh attendees base

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Julie wrote a new post, Unforgettable top 5 experiences in Spain for the bucket list!

I-Meet

When planning a MICE trip to Spain for your clients, unique activities and destinations are always popular instead of just going to the usual tourist hot spots. Your group will thank you many times over. I know.

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Here Are The 22 Best Event Platforms To Use In 2022!

Endless Events

The new year is slowly approaching, and we for one, are really excited! 2022 is going to be our best year yet; we’ve embraced exciting new event technology and hybrid events as the way of the future! If 2020 was a year of pivoting and learning about virtual events, 2021 was a year of putting that knowledge to the test. The most common mistake we’ve noticed is that many event planners still plan their virtual or hybrid events based on an in-person-only format.

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What is a Row House?

Redfin

From classic cape cod and colonial-style houses , to Tudor and ranch style homes, there are many popular home styles that can appeal to every type of homebuyer. One such home style with a long history in metropolitan areas across the US is a row house. . With near-identical-looking facades lined up next to each other on street blocks, row houses are often found throughout highly populated areas.

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Increase Your Website’s Readability in 3 Simple Steps

Sojern

Increase Your Website’s Readability in 3 Simple Steps. In our last blog, 4 Ways to Simplify Your Website Design , we discussed the importance of simplicity in design, such as keeping your branding consistent across your website, using the right images, optimizing your website to avoid long load times, and implementing an easy booking process. .

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What is a Half Bath vs. Three Quarter vs. Full?

Redfin

As with many homeowners searching for their dream home, you’ll want to find the perfect space to grow into and enjoy. Many people tend to focus on the overall square footage or the number of bedrooms in a home. However, the number and type of bathrooms are also important to how well a house will function for a family. Figuring out different bathroom configurations can be confusing.

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COVID-19 Omicron Variant Triggers Travel Bans

Business Traveler USA

The World Health Organization has identified a new strain of the COVID-19 virus as a “variant of concern.” The variant, which WHO has dubbed ‘omicron,’ was first detected in South Africa, prompting a number of nations to adopt travel restrictions on several sub-Saharan African countries. The US has announced that, beginning Monday, Nov. 29, travel to the US will be restricted from seven countries in Africa, including South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Ma

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Cleveland to Showcase City for NBA All-Star Weekend

Convene by PCMA

In February, the NBA will celebrate its 75th anniversary at the NBA All-Star Weekend. The league will go the full monty, and it selected Cleveland to mark this milestone. It’s the third time the city has hosted, with the last being the NBA’s 50th anniversary in 1997. Cleveland has bragging rights. “The selection process is very competitive. This event is like the Superbowl for the NBA,” said Mike Mulhall, vice president of business development for the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.

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