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More In-person Meetings in 2023, Says Amex GBT Forecast

Smart Meetings

The return to in-person meetings has been trending over the last year. This is expected to continue well into 2023, according to a new report, “ 2023 Global Meetings and Events Forecast ,” by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT). In the report, consisting of 580 global event professionals from five continents and 23 countries, it was found that all aspects of the meeting sector are increasing, including interest in sustainability, attendance, meeting spend and diversity, equity and

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Personal finances are main barrier to travel long-haul this autumn

ETC Corporate

Appetite for overseas trips is recovering in key markets, but the sentiment to visit European destinations is lagging behind 41% of US travellers state they will feel more confident travelling to Europe when their financial situation improves Exploring Europe’s cultural and historical heritage is the leading motivation for those planning to visit Europe in the next months The European Travel.

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TWT: Cyberattack Hits U.S. Airports, United Beefs Up and Business Travel Grows

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. Russian Hackers Take Aim at U.S. Airports. Russian hackers, suspected to be from the group “Killnet,” cyber-attacked over a dozen major U.S. airports Monday morning. Airports affected include LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Denver International Airport (DEN), Colorado Springs Airport (COS) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airp

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Do Conference Attendees Really Need More Bags and Water Bottles?

Convene by PCMA

“Why do we need another bag?” Flavia Oliveira, the director of sales and marketing for Visit Santa Cruz County, asked audience members at the PCMA Northern California Chapter’s L.E.A.P. Conference. Flavia Oliveira, the director of sales and marketing for Visit Santa Cruz County, loves water bottles. And over time, as a frequent industry events attendee, she has been the recipient of quite a few of them.

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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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IMEX22 Shares Community-building Tools

Smart Meetings

Day two of IMEX22 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas kicked off with a keynote address by Shane Feldman, founder of Count Me In , who stressed the importance of creating an inclusive experience at meetings. Like many in the audience, he is a frequent flier. “In 2019, I had more airtime than most pilots,” Feldman said, articulating how he learned invaluable lessons in facilitating inclusion through interacting with people from different cultures.

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Tourism Development Internship: Get to Know Solimar’s Fall 2022 Interns

Solimar International

Solimar International is pleased to announce our Fall 2022 Travel Writing and Tourism Development Internship Cohort! This semester’s cohort comprises 14 inspired individuals with a common interest in sustainable development and tourism. As you will see, each intern has a unique background and experiences that will be highly beneficial to our work.

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3 Tips for a Smoother Hotel Check-in and Checkout

Hotel Engine

When you’re away on business and have a few busy days ahead of you, you just want to relax and put your feet up as soon as you’ve arrived at your hotel. . But things don’t always go according to plan, especially when we’re on the road. Checking in can go from a quick and painless exchange to a drawn-out hassle. . However, there are a few things you can do as a traveler to help ensure that your check-in (and checkout) process goes as smoothly and quickly as possible.

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Your Actions Yield Results: Staying Ahead of Your Travel Policy

Fox World Travel

There are many components that go into a travel policy, and especially now, policies can enhance and support your travel program. It’s more important than ever to stay on top of the basics so that you can optimize opportunities for a safe and secure traveler experience. Here are four key things that you should be […]. The post Your Actions Yield Results: Staying Ahead of Your Travel Policy appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Goa to host 9th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo in Dec

Travel Daily Media

The post Goa to host 9th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo in Dec appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. ‘Ayurveda for one Health’ is the focal theme of the December 8-11 event this year at Kala Academy, being organised by World Ayurveda Foundation, an initiative of Vijnana Bharati. The 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) & Arogya Expo, will be held in Goa in December, seeking to give a transformational push to Ayurveda to bring it into global focus.

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Study Shows Workers Embrace Social Media

Convene by PCMA

More than three out of 10 (34 percent) of 1,029 respondents to a recent survey said social media is a good place to discover sources of valuable information and learning. More than nine out of 10 U.S. employees answering a recent survey believe using social media at work helps recharge their batteries and makes them feel more productive. Passport Photo Online surveyed 1,029 workers in the United States in July to see how social media affects them.

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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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Saudi Arabia to host WTTC Global Summit from 28 Nov-1 Dec.

Travel Daily Media

The post Saudi Arabia to host WTTC Global Summit from 28 Nov-1 Dec. appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. T he 22 nd World Travel and Tourism (WTTC) Global Summit to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from 28 November to 1 December 2022. This event, held in Riyadh, will see industry leaders meeting with key government representatives with the goal of driving support for the travel and tourism sector’s ongoing recovery, moving it to a safer, more resilient, inclusive and sustai

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What are the Different Types of Tourism?

Solimar International

As one of the most powerful industries in the world, tourism has a great potential to become a force for good when driving economic and social development. However, this can only be achieved by appropriate planning – and with so many different types of tourism, it can sometimes be hard to accomplish. This article is about the main types of tourism that Solimar supports – sustainable, regenerative, geo- and ecotourism.

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A triumphant return for ERA’s General Assembly

Travel Daily News

European Regions Airline Association (ERA) has hosted more than 350 delegates in Vilamoura, Portugal, as part of its high-profile General Assembly which took place 11–13 October.

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Business Events in Focus: Prioritizing Minority-Owned Suppliers

DCI

Within the business events industry, seeking and engaging minority-owned suppliers is not always at the top of every destination organization’s list. Especially during the past two years, destinations have been more concerned with how to keep the meetings and conventions spaces alive above all else. . Now, however, the events industry is back on its legs , and destination organizations need to start thinking about how to make their convention centers thrive.

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EICC set for return to pre-pandemic level of activity in 2023, looks forward to hotel opening in 2025

Travel Daily News

Scotland’s leading conference venue has hosted Barack Obama, climate conference Countdown Summit, and TEDSummit in recent years. The EICC features alongside VisitScotland at IMEX America at Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas between October 11-13.

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ABTA to hold its 2023 Travel Convention in Turkey

Travel Daily Media

The post ABTA to hold its 2023 Travel Convention in Turkey appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Slated to be held between 30 October and 1 November, 2023 it will be held at the all-inclusive The Lugo Hotel. Plans for next year’s convention were announced at the end of this year’s Travel Convention, which was held in Marrakech, Morocco after being postponed during the pandemic.

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October 2022 NewsNet

FICP

TODAY (October 13)! Attend the FICP Anytime Webinar. Rethinking Imposter Syndrome™. Thursday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. CDT. Do you ever doubt yourself and your abilities at work?

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Meet the Team: Jennifer Bechtold, Partner Account Manager

Hotel Engine

When she’s not out conquering Colorado’s tallest mountains or making soaps from scratch, Jen Bechtold plays an integral role in building and maintaining Hotel Engine’s relationships with our hotel partners. Acting as an advocate for the industry in which she spent most of her career, Jen is passionate about making mutually beneficial connections between the hotel accounts she oversees and Hotel Engine’s business travel customers. .

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October 2022 NewsNet

FICP

TODAY (October 13)! Attend the FICP Anytime Webinar. Rethinking Imposter Syndrome™. Thursday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. CDT. Do you ever doubt yourself and your abilities at work?

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Selective Content Distribution, Coming in 2023

Leonardo

Coming soon to the next generation of Content Manager: selective distribution. Get more out of your content with the click of a button. For any inquiries or more information, reach out to our team. The post Selective Content Distribution, Coming in 2023 appeared first on Leonardo.

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October 2022 NewsNet

FICP

TODAY (October 13)! Attend the FICP Anytime Webinar Rethinking Imposter Syndrome™ Thursday, October 13 at 3:00 p.m. CDT Do you ever doubt yourself and your abilities at work?

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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. How to Make Networking Events Less Awkward: Be a Croissant, Not a Bagel. Networking expert Robbie Samuels explains to NPR why adapting the attitude of a croissant rather than a bagel — what he calls the tight clusters of people who gather in seemingly impenetrable circles at networking events — is more likely to create meani

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2023 Global Trends Report for Meetings and Events

BCD Meetings & Events

BCD M&E's 2023 Global Trends Report, What’s Trending, is packed with industry insights on the biggest trends in meetings & events, from both regional and global perspectives. It also uncovers five of the hottest destinations for 2023 and reveals useful tips on how to plan successful events in the new global landscape. Click here to download your copy today.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Kelly Gleeson Smith. Caesars Entertainment has promoted Kelly Gleeson Smith to vice president of sales, meetings, and events. In this new role, Gleeson Smith will lead the global sales strategy for meetings and events for the enterprise and oversee a team of more than 120 sales executives.

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Destination DC announces strategies to attract meetings in 2023

Travel Daily News

Meeting with purpose in the Connected Capital adds value and enhances programs.

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What Is The Slow Travel Movement And Why You Should Care

Tourism Tiger

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Travel group of nearly 4,000 travelers orchestrated by Central Holidays boosts Spain and Portugal

Travel Daily News

Inbound travel numbers and post-pandemic tourism recovery for the countries.

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Who's News for October 13, 2022

Special Events

Special Events business news

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5 Trends Transforming the E-commerce Experience

Eventtia

Did you know that 78% of businesses use live commerce to build deeper connections with their customer base? It seems like every day, there’s a new way to shop online. With all of the changes, it can be hard to keep up with what’s popular and how to make your eCommerce experience the best it can be. Ecommerce shopping online should be easy, convenient, and fun.

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Steering in Real Estate: What Prospective Homebuyers Should Know

Redfin

Steering in real estate is the illegal practice of discriminating against renters and buyers based on a legally protected characteristic. Steering can occur consciously or even unconsciously when real estate agents make assumptions about what a customer wants or needs based on the customer’s personal characteristics, including race, gender, and sexual orientation.