Endless Events
AUGUST 12, 2021
The Event Brew crew is on a roll of covering events this summer. Will attended a 15,000-person event and Thuy recently raved about her experience as a virtual attendee at PCMA EduCon 2021. Today is Nick’s turn to share his story. In June, he flew to Las Vegas to go to Meeting Professionals International’s World Education Congress – or MPI WEC 2021 in short.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2021
Want to drive event attendance? Host a Disney meeting. After a year of Zoom and staying indoors, there is pent-up demand for travel, connection and meetings that goes beyond the boardroom—and there’s nowhere quite like Walt Disney World to hit all the marks with ease. We speak from experience. Smart Meetings joined the Disney Meetings and Events team in July on a three-day FAM trip at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida, and witnessed firsthand the perks that bring incentive groups an
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Advanced Travel and Tourism
AUGUST 12, 2021
As more people are getting vaccinated, the travel industry has seen a huge increase. Since the pandemic h as been incredibly hard on the tourism industry, regional destinations are undoubtedly relieved about the uptick in visitors. Tourism companies who are still at max capacity might be so busy that they aren’t even thinking about marketing. After all, business is booked, so why focus on more?
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2021
Todd McAninch. McAninch is general manager for Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in California. He recently worked as general manager for Hyatt Centric Park City in Utah; before this, he worked as general manager for Hyatt Regency Long Beach in California. McAninch has also held leadership roles for Hyatt Regency Knoxville in Tennessee, plus Hyatt Regency Sacramento and Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach, both in California.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Motivation Excellence
AUGUST 12, 2021
Though travel has been rebounding from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Delta variant threatens to rewind some of that progress. Increased restrictions, such as indoor mask mandates, vaccination proof, and negative test results, are being re-implemented by destinations, hotels and restaurants both at home and abroad. Despite new complications, the travel industry has awakened and many of us have revived our plans!
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2021
You’ve been here before. Planning and planning for weeks on end, getting everything in order—vendors, speaker, planners, F&B, those little odds and ends. You think you’re ready for anything, and you look forward to a well-deserved rest when it’s over. Then boom! You’re hit with something that completely disrupts all you had planned, requiring you to make those dreaded eleventh-hour changes.
MICE Travel Today brings together the best content for MICE professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2021
We’ve changed. That’s not news. But how? That was the very question a new study undertaken by Oracle Hospitality in conjunction with Skift Research tried to answer: How have travelers’ attitudes about a hotel stay changed in the past 18 months? More than 500 hospitality executives and just under 5,000 consumers were polled worldwide. As hotels resume hosting events, meeting professionals might consider these study findings.
Bizzaboo
AUGUST 12, 2021
A human-centered approach to creating events that are more memorable and successful. Whether you’re planning an event that’s virtual, in-person, or hybrid, you should be leading with an experience-first design. This creative, human-centered approach ensures that your attendees get the most out of your event, and that they remember it long after it’s over.
Smart Meetings
AUGUST 12, 2021
What is the Club Med Exclusive Collection? Looking to take your meeting or event to the next level? Discover Club Med’s Exclusive Collection, a portfolio of luxurious resorts & spaces located in the world’s most stunning locations. From the Caribbean and Sicilian Coast to Morocco and the Maldives, these premium destinations offer upscale amenities and enhanced wellness offerings for the ultimate group getaway, brought to you by the leaders in all-inclusive events.
Special Events
AUGUST 12, 2021
Some clients have it in their heads that they’re always right, but that simply isn’t the case. You are the expert! It doesn’t matter that they’re paying you; they do not have the right to disrespect you and your team.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2021
This new rise in COVID-19 cases is causing concern among employees who are being asked to return to their physical workspaces, according to a new Gartner poll. Just as many U.S.-based organizations started to ramp up their return-to-office plans this summer, the COVID-19 began to surge due to the Delta variant. According to Bloomberg , cases and hospitalizations are now at their highest since February 2021, and 38 states have transmission levels considered “high” by the CDC, meaning they have at
Stova
AUGUST 12, 2021
Having a plan amid chaos helps soothe yourself, your attendees, your sponsors, and your stakeholders. From natural disasters to global pandemics, event professionals have learned that being fluid does not just mean having a contingency plan for a speaker cancellation. Meeting planners have long since been revered for their quick thinking and problem-solving skills, but sometimes even the experts need a little help!
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 12, 2021
Delta continues to expand its services between the US and London, announcing the resumption of flights from Seattle and Detroit to London’s Heathrow in October. In addition Delta’s current daily flights between New York JFK and Heathrow will increase to twice daily starting Oct. 6. The carrier will resume three times weekly service between Seattle and Heathrow beginning Oct. 7, adding four times weekly flights from Detroit to LHR starting Oct. 11.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2021
Words used in job descriptions can reflect gender bias, according to a recent BBC article. “The Great Resignation” is upon us, with American workers quitting their jobs at record rates — 4 million in April alone. Perhaps you’re among those contemplating a move and checking out job listings or you’ve had someone leave your team and you need to hire a replacement.
Redfin
AUGUST 12, 2021
First impressions are everything. So when it comes to selling your home , even the smallest details are important. While little things such as paint chips or mismatched hardware seem like minor cosmetic changes you may not have to worry about, not taking care of them could make your home less attractive to potential homebuyers. Updating your home with a fresh coat of paint or changing out fixtures can give your home that much needed facelift to set it apart from the competition.
DCI
AUGUST 12, 2021
Travelers of all walks of life want to see themselves reflected in the destinations they visit. Part of achieving the inclusivity we all strive for is making sure we are embracing it within leadership roles at DMOs. Finding the right person for a job while also bringing in diverse voices is nothing entirely new, but some destinations still aren’t having the right conversations about the process.
Redfin
AUGUST 12, 2021
You never know when a disaster will strike and damage your home – whether it be storm damage , fire damage , or a burglary. One way to ensure you have financial protection in case of an emergency situation or unexpected event is through home insurance. However, there are many home insurance myths that can lead homeowners to a costly discovery of gaps in coverage. .
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2021
Keeping your events on a prosperous growth track can be challenging, yet hybrid and virtual offer outstanding opportunities to protect and grow revenues. In this webinar, three industry leaders reveal proven strategies and tips to help you minimize event expenses while maximizing revenues. From sponsorship and subscriptions to expanding audience engagement throughout the year and in ways your sponsors will be eager to support, you’ll come away with ideas you can activate quickly to boost your ev
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 12, 2021
Ace Hotel has announced the opening of the 287-room Ace Hotel Brooklyn. The property is the design-led brand’s latest in the US property and its second in New York City. The hotel is located on Schermerhorn St in a newly built 13-story building in Brooklyn’s Boerum Hill neighborhood. Features include an indoor garden with a double-sided fireplace and sawtooth skylight, a restaurant and bar, and a fitness center.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2021
CONNECT. As the Executive Vice President of Global Accounts at Opus , Kristin helps bring accounts to the next level. She partners with clients to create successful experiences, events and campaigns, ensures goals and objectives are identified and achieved, and keeps the Opus team one step ahead of our customers’ needs. Internally, Kristin oversees the Account Management team and steers the overall strategy of the division.
Business Traveler USA
AUGUST 12, 2021
The leadership of three major airlines – American, Southwest and Delta – have made it clear that they will not make getting the COVID-19 vaccine a condition of employment for their current workers. The news comes in response to a move by United Airlines to mandate the vaccine for its workforce. Citing what they called “incredibly compelling” evidence of the effectiveness of the vaccines, United CEO Scott Kirby and president Brett Hart said in note to employees that the airline is requiring virtu
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2021
CONNECT. Caryn Mambro is the Executive Vice President of Creative with Opus and loves big, brave, bold ideas. She is headquartered in Boston and has been engaging creative ideas for a variety of brands including google, Linkedin, Alteryx, Uber and AnitaB.org. Prior to joining Opus, Caryn was a Creative Director at some of the world’s best ad agencies including JWT, McCann and Doner.
Special Events
AUGUST 12, 2021
Special events business news
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2021
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. Is a Four-Day Week the Future of Work? COVID-19 is calling into question long-held views about the structure and nature of work, including — for some — the tradition of the five-day, 40-hour week.
Convene by PCMA
AUGUST 12, 2021
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Mike Haarvei. GES has named Mike Haarvei as its new vice president of client relations. In this role, Haarvei will lead a sales team to expand GES’ healthcare client base. Mike has more than 25 years of leadership, business development, and healthcare program management experience. Most recently, he served as vice president of strategic accounts for Sparks.
ITA Group
AUGUST 12, 2021
Industry Outlook – The Evolving Impact to Channel & Incentive Programs. The current state of our lives, businesses and industries is a bit like an etch-a-sketch in that every time a clear picture starts to take hold, something shakes it up and leaves a blank slate. Adapting to these changes takes courage, effort and a willingness to evolve. Below are some of the market impacts we’ve seen drastically affect channel programs and their participants.
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