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Which Personal Technologies Are Useful In The Events Industry?

Endless Events

Technology is advancing at a rapid speed. We all use all kinds of gadgets, software, and hardware products to manage our personal lives. Today, the Event Brew tackles the relationship between personal and professional life as it relates to technology. Have they ever used personal technology pieces for the events industry purposes? . In this short but sweet conversation, Nick, Thuy, and Will share what technologies they happily use in their event lives.

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Taking Ecotourism to the Next Level: Glamping in a Yurt with Only Renewable Energy

Smart Meetings

Just a few miles from the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park lies a unique, eco-friendly travel experience. A series of handmade Mongolian tents in the desert make up the Eco Yurt Village. Beautiful scenery and plentiful amenities make the property perfectly suited to host small groups on a business or leisure retreat. What really elevates the experience is the use of the HomeBiogas compost system, which turns organic waste into cooking gas for guests and fertilizer for the nearby plants.

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7 Trends for Post-Pandemic Expos and Trade Shows

Traveler's Q

The pandemic brought on a tumultuous time for the expo and trade show industry. Most companies had to reluctantly default to remote operations during the lockdowns. Now that corporate travel has mostly resumed, event planners are working to make expos and trade shows better than ever. In this article, we will tell you about the current industry trends for expos and trade shows post-pandemic.

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U.S. Travel Names Geoff Freeman President and CEO

Smart Meetings

U.S. Travel Association has announced that Geoff Freeman will be taking the role of president and CEO. After almost 10 years away, a period in which he held leadership positions as president and CEO of American Gaming Association, and president and CEO of Consumer Brands Association (his current position), Freeman will be joining Sept. 1. He is also currently a board member of the compensation committee for American Gaming Systems.

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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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in THE NEWS – A Round Up of Eclectic Summer Incentives

inVOYAGE

Summer is in full swing and it’s great to see the community event calendar packed with an eclectic and exciting mix of opportunities which will invite organisations and their employees to embrace some of the season’s best experiences. This inSPIRE EDIT news roundup shares some of the newest incentives that Norway, quintessential England, picture postcard Austria, Istanbul and the natural beauty of Mexico have to offer.

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TWT: Wobbly Travel Recovery, Flight Delays and Hotel Boom

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. Travel Forecast Sees Wobbly Recovery. U.S. Travel Association has released its biannual forecast for travel through 2026—including both travel spending and volume—which projects that all segments of travel, in spite of rising inflation, will likely surge in the short term due to pent-up demand and consumer savings.

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MPI WEC Inspired Action in San Francisco

Smart Meetings

The 1,700 attendees checking in live at Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Conference ( WEC ) at Moscone Center in San Francisco this week were treated to a performance in three acts designed to provide “perspective,” “approach” and “action,” according to Paul Van Deventer, MPI president and CEO. Each speaker was chosen with help from internal and external experts to advance that day’s message in a variety of delivery methods.

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The Perfect Venue for Your Orange County Meeting

Convene by PCMA

From the minute your attendees step foot into the sun-drenched, seven-story atrium dotted with towering palm trees at Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa , they’ll feel the charm of Southern California to win them over. With its award-winning dining, shopping and arts districts; beautiful year-round weather; and proximity to the Pacific Ocean (Newport Beach is 10 minutes down the road) and the ever-iconic Disneyland (only 12 miles away), it’s easy to see why the centrally located city of Costa Mesa

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How to Host a Podcast Launch Party or Event to Grow Your Audience

Eventbrite

Whether you’re launching a new podcast or revamping an existing one, building your audience is the key to success. Podcast listenership has grown exponentially in recent years, with 41% of Americans ages 12 and up reporting that they listened to a podcast within the last week in 2021, according to the Pew Research Center. Podcasts […].

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Hotel Lost & Found: How Travelers Can Recover Lost Items

Hotel Engine

Leaving something behind at a hotel can be devastating, especially when you have already flown back home and can’t physically revisit the hotel. Items get left behind all the time, though, which is why hotels have lost and found procedures in place to help you recover your things. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about hotel lost and found policies, including the best strategies for recovering your personal belongings.

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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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MPI Makes Attendee-Friendly Changes to Annual Meeting

MeetingsNet

A shortened agenda plus sessions listed by level of interactivity were designed to deliver more value and set an example for other meetings, says MPI President & CEO Paul Van Deventer. San Francisco was the scene of Meeting Professionals Internationals’ 2022 World Education Congress, held from June 21 to 23. This year’s attendance topped 2,000 attendees, with approximately 1,700 in person and 300 virtual.

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Meetings & Events sales in Nordic Choice Hotels

Meeting Package

We talked about Meetings & Events sales with Anant Vithlani , the Vice President of Sales in Nordic Choice Hotels. Watch the interview from the above video.

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How to Host a Podcast Launch Party or Event to Grow Your Audience

Eventbrite

Whether you’re launching a new podcast or revamping an existing one, building your audience is the key to success. Podcast listenership has grown exponentially in recent years, with 41% of Americans ages 12 and up reporting that they listened to a podcast within the last week in 2021, according to the Pew Research Center. Podcasts […]. The post How to Host a Podcast Launch Party or Event to Grow Your Audience appeared first on Eventbrite Blog.

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Four Ways to Refresh Remote Work Visa Programs

DCI

Programs allowing people to work from Caribbean beaches or other exotic locations are beginning to look alike, making it time to refresh remote work visa offers. The Barbados Welcome Stamp was a groundbreaking response during the pandemic, but, today, copycats abound. That’s not to say, however, that they are not great initiatives to bring more attention – and visitor spending – to your local communities within your destination.

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Australia’s ‘This is Gold Coast’ to boost business events revival

Travel Daily Media

The post Australia’s ‘This is Gold Coast’ to boost business events revival appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Destination Gold Coast will host 80 professional conference organisers, decision-makers, and media representatives this week for ‘This is Gold Coast’, a three-day familiarisation to showcase the Gold Coast’s purpose-built infrastructure to create memorable and extraordinary business events.

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Redfin & Money.com Answer Your Top Questions about Crypto Real Estate

Redfin

Cryptocurrency is changing how we think about money, investing, shopping, and even real estate. That’s why we’ve teamed up with Money.com to discuss how cryptocurrency may influence your next home purchase or sale. . From comparing the advantages and disadvantages of blockchain real estate loans to expert opinions from Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather, this article will answer your top questions about crypto real estate. .

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inCONVERSATION - Point3 Wellbeing

inVOYAGE

POINT3 Wellbeing is an impact-led employee wellbeing agency which focuses on the mental health and wellbeing of people in the workplace. We caught up with Sarah Mayo, its Co-founder, to find out more about some of the trends that can be seen across the sector post-pandemic and beyond. Here’s what she had to say: What impact have the past couple of years had on health and wellbeing, and what role can incentives play in improving workplace performance?

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Eliminate Clutter with These Cheap Garage Organization Tips

Redfin

If you’re like many homeowners, your garage has devolved into a makeshift storage space with little to no room to move around. Maybe your garage is filled with mounds of random seasonal items, supplies, power tools, leftover paint, and other miscellaneous items. Maybe the clutter makes it impossible to access your garage door. If this sounds like your situation, you could probably use some organizing help.

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inSPIRED

inVOYAGE

GLOBAL ROUND UP OF FIVE OF THE BEST INCENTIVES FOR RESTORING AND RECENTRING YOUR MIND With the need for emotional wellness of employees high on the agenda for most high performing organisations, selecting an incentive geared towards nurturing mental health has never been more important. We’ve scoured the market to find best of the luxury experiences available to bring you the cream of the wellness crop, guaranteed to rejuvenate and restore.

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Cool Things Our Clients Do: Event Materials Edition

Meet Green

Rethinking How We Meet…It Matters. The best place to start having a more sustainable event is often by rethinking the materials we use in an event. Rethinking how the materials were used in the past will save considerably on time, money, and the environment moving forward. Ask your team these questions at the very beginning of the planning process: Is this vital to the event experience?

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week. Why Showing Stress Can Make People More Likeable. Feeling anxious about your presentation? There’s no need to hide it. New research reported on by BBC Worklife shows that when we show visible signs of stress, others are predisposed to like us and treat us warmly for being emotionally authentic.

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Travel insurance claims triple as CDC Changes US entry rules

Travel Daily News

The rise in international travel is coming as the travel industry is already struggling to keep up with demand, amid staffing shortages and other operation disruptions.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Elaine Williams. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center has named Elaine Williams, CMP, CEM-AP as the facility’s senior director of sales and event services. In this new role, Williams will be responsible for developing and overseeing the sales and event services functions from planning to execution.

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Who's News for June 23, 2022

Special Events

Special Events business news

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Vacation Rental Channel Managers: Best Providers and How to Pick One

AltexSoft Travel

In 2007, Airbnb changed the game by giving homeowners a platform to capitalize on their accommodations and travelers a place to find unique and affordable housing. In 2022, there are much more online booking websites that host alternative accommodations. Vacation rentals can be booked on Booking.com, Expedia, Agoda, Flipkey, Trip.com, and more. Today is truly the best time to be a vacation rental owner and manager.