Mon.Sep 12, 2022

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IHG Diversifies Workforce and Provides Opportunities for HBCU Students

Smart Meetings

IHG Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Morehouse College (MC) and Clark Atlanta University (CAU) for a mutually beneficial collaboration through their early career recruitment program. IHG diversifies and enhances their staff with talented and ambitious employees and the educational institutions have a corporate relationship that can provide opportunities for students in many areas of study to be successful going forward in the world.

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A class is a meeting

Conferences that Work

Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. So I had high hopes for a September 7 2022, City University of New York webinar introducing Cathy Davidson ‘s and Christina Katopodis’ book The New College Classroom , which is “about inspiring, effective, and inclusive teaching at the college level.” Sadly, I

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Air New Zealand Introduces New Economy-Class “Lie-Flat” Pod

Business Traveler USA

Take a refreshing nap in the Skynest. “Lie-flat” is not a term often thrown around in the same sentence as “economy-cabin seats.” But Air New Zealand—the airline that brought you the venerable Skycouch—is introducing a new economy-cabin sleep-pod concept to long-haul flights starting in 2024. Enter the Skynest. While it is not a seat per se, it is a possible solution for many economy-seat woes.

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Hotel Engine or Online Travel Agencies: Which is the Best Fit for Your Travel Needs?

Hotel Engine

Booking a business stay for yourself or your team? Where will you go to make your reservation? Online travel agencies (OTAs) are a popular option, with good prices and a huge inventory of hotels to choose from. Lodging Performance Networks (LPNs) like Hotel Engine build on what OTAs offer. LPNs focus on providing tools and customer care that’s more suitable for businesses’ travel needs.

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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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Fiona wrote a new post, Tempting Travellers To IMEX AMERICA 2022

I-Meet

The IMEX Group has appointed former SITE head of events Tahira Endean (pictured) as head of programmes to remodel the group’s trade show content (IMEX Frankfurt and IMEX America). Based in Vancouver, Tahira E.

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12 Priceless Tools and Software For Hosting Virtual Events

Bizzaboo

Virtual events are here to stay. In a recent survey, we found that 68% of organizers plan to have a virtual component at their next in-person event, and 53% of organizers are “focused” or “very focused” on a virtual events strategy for 2023. From the convenience and inclusivity that virtual events offer to the endless possibilities that a lower budget offer, there is still a lot you need to know and questions you have to ask to pull off a memorable and high-impact virtual event.

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ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance present 2022 Incredible Impacts winners

Travel Daily News

ICCA and BestCities Global Alliance celebrate three outstanding Associations who’ve set the industry standard in the last 12 months and driven real change through passion, education, creativity, and fun.

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Balancing Wellness at Work

BCD Meetings & Events

An interconnected world and constant news cycle can be a lot to take in. It's no surprise that people around the world feel the strain of trying to maintain happy households, healthy habits, positive social lives, a strong work ethic, and so on. With each of us being pulled in different directions, we spoke to some of our people from across our teams in the UK to share their top well-being initiatives that help them maintain balance throughout the working week.

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Digital tourism campaign targets North American market

Travel Daily News

Hosted by the Cliffs of Moher Experience and supported by Tourism Ireland, Aer Lingus and Clare tourism operators, the ‘Epic Trip’ competition reached an audience of 3.4 million people.

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Yellowstone National Park

Gavel International

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Yellowstone National Park, sometimes referred to as East Yellowstone, is located in the northwest corner of Wyoming and extends into Montana and Idaho. It gets its name from the Yellowstone River that runs through the land. The park welcomes millions of visitors each year who come to camp, hike, raft, fish, ride horses, and enjoy the amazing natural wonders and animals in the beautiful territory.

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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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A class is a meeting

Conferences that Work

Though I don’t teach college anymore, I’m interested in educational class design because a class is a meeting. And much of what we can do to design great meetings is applicable to college classes too. So I had high hopes for a September 7 2022, City University of New York webinar introducing Cathy Davidson ‘s and Christina Katopodis’ book The New College Classroom , which is “about inspiring, effective, and inclusive teaching at the college level.” Sadly, I

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The 10 Fastest-Growing Cities in Colorado

Redfin

Colorado, also referred to as “The Centennial State,” is known for its stunning nature and access to outdoor activities. Each city offers a unique atmosphere and a number of activities like the Coors Brewing Tour in Golden, CO or skiing in Vail, CO. It’s no wonder that nearly 5.7 million people call this state home. If you are considering making the move to Colorado, but don’t know what cities to check out, we’ve got you covered.

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Athens to host agenda-setting global maritime convention

Travel Daily News

Prestigious Propeller Club’s annual event sets the tone of shipping industry discourse.

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Seasonality and How it Can Affect Your Offerings

Special Events

Use seasonal changes to maximize your business strategies

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04 Press Release 2022

IT&CM Events

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Hotel Engine Partner Spotlight: Hilton Hotels

Hotel Engine

The name Hilton has long been synonymous with comfort and luxury for travelers of all types. The leading global hospitality company is comprised of 18 brands, each offering unique accommodations, amenities and experiences for guests. With more than 7,000 properties in 122 countries and territories, Hilton’s global portfolio of brands appeal to a wide range of travelers and travel preferences to meet every budget.