Thu.Apr 14, 2022

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Oscars 2022: What Would You Do If Your Speakers Were Assaulted?

Endless Events

The Academy Awards have been the talk of the town recently. While the strictly in-person Oscars 2021 felt too exclusive, the Oscars 2022 served us some truly out-of-place drama. And where there is controversy brewing, the Brew Crew comes to discuss. But it’s not just the slap that they’ll touch upon. They’ll also go over stage design, the production team, and give credit where credit is due.

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TWT: Don’t Throw Away That Mask

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. CDC Extends Transportation Mask Mandate to May. In a move that was widely anticipated, the CDC has announced an extension of the nationwide transportation mask order while they assess “the potential impact of the rise of cases on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and healthcare system capacity.”.

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Women Leading the Way at Convention Centers: Kathleen Warden

Convene by PCMA

The Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, which served as host venue of the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26, has committed to the goal of achieving net zero by 2030. The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent , according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But some spaces are quite the opposite, particularly facility management, where just 21 percent are women , according to the U.S.

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Reinventing Business Models for Events

Smart Meetings

Predictions are that 40% of 2022 events are projected to happen online, there will be a 37% increase in companies’ virtual event spending, and 20% of trade shows will remain virtual. Organizers would expect that all of this translates into more opportunities for revenue. But the reality is that 80% of virtual attendance is free. “Virtual events have added layers of data, which have been rarely capitalized on in the past,” says Marco Giberti, founder and CEO of Vesuvio Ventures and co-author of R

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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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What Does Disruption Mean for Your Customer Loyalty?

ITA Group

What Does Disruption Mean for Your Customer Loyalty? Trying to predict the future is impossible because things are rapidly changing on a global scale—the speed of the next wave of disruption is truly unprecedented. But let’s focus on positives. We owe it to ourselves to take a deep breath and think through what brands can do right now to help ensure customer success in whatever plot twists the future holds. 6 Tips to Maintain Positive Connections With Customers Through Turmoil. 1.

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What are Plunge Pools? Everything You Need to Know

Redfin

There’s nothing better than cooling off in a pool on a hot summer day. And, if you’re lucky enough, you have one at home. If you’re searching for ways to enhance your outdoor experience, but don’t have enough space in your backyard, then a plunge pool is something to consider. Smaller than a regular-sized swimming pool and larger than a hot tub, plunge pools are the best compromise.

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10 Most Affordable San Francisco Suburbs to Live In

Redfin

Cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, and colorful Victorian homes are just a slice of what makes San Francisco, CA a truly unique experience. With roughly 873k residents, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that “the Golden City” has a median home sale price of $1.49 million. If you’re looking to live in the city by the bay and you’re looking for a more affordable home, don’t worry.

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On Holiday Adventures: Spain & Scotland

Fox World Travel

By Rebecca Clark | Fox World Travel Vacation Travel Advisor I recently returned home from two amazing European trips. My first trip to Spain was a self-guided adventure. Our second trip was a guided castle group tour through Scotland. Both adventures were impressive. Here are the highlights from each trip. Enjoy! ADVENTURES THROUGH SPAIN […].

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How to Pitch: The Top 12 Best Family Travel Writers

DCI

Family travel is trending in 2022, whether it’s educational trips or multigenerational getaways. It’s time to celebrate with the whole family. Pent up demand mixed with enhanced health measures means that family members of all ages can finally get away safely. . NYU’s School of Professional Studies & Family Travel Association released research into what families are seeking when traveling.

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PCMA Asia Pacific Announces 2022 Regional Advisory Board

Convene by PCMA

2022 Regional Advisory Board. PCMA Asia Pacific (APAC) Managing Director Florence Chua today announced the 2022 Regional Advisory Board comprised of 15 members who will act as regional-local ambassadors to amplify the voice and presence of PCMA within the APAC region. Their leadership and representation of diverse audiences will be integral as PCMA APAC tunes up engagement in the region and, prepares to launch its fully re-designed Convening APAC – an omnichannel experience set for July–Septembe

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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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The rise of incentive travel

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Complimentary 30 Minute Consulting Sessions

Special Events

Head to room 262 to sign up for a free consultation during show hours Tuesday through Thursday.

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Who's News for April 14, 2022

Special Events

Special events business news

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