Fri.Apr 08, 2022

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Asynchronous Hybrid Events: A Step Towards Community Model?

Endless Events

Chances are you’ve heard of asynchronous communication or learning before; the type of communication where participants don’t interact in real-time (at the same time). In the case of learning, that means that the teacher delivers content, while the student learns at their own leisure. It seems that the asynchronous communication trend has also started making waves in the meeting and events industry , namely as asynchronous hybrid events.

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Smart Moves in Chicago, Miami and More

Smart Meetings

Lynn Osmond. Choose Chicago named Osmond president and CEO of its organization, making her the first woman to hold the role in the Chicago DMO’s history. Osmond most recently worked for Chicago Architecture Center, where she served as its president and CEO for almost 26 years. Osmond is also a former member of the Choose Chicago Board of Directors. Miju Kim.

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New Report: Business Travelers Plan to Attend Events Soon

MeetingsNet

Among other findings, the inaugural Business Travel Tracker sees 84 percent of respondents expecting to attend a meeting or exhibition within six months. A new quarterly research report from Tourism Economics and J.D. Power on behalf of the U.S. Travel Association made its debut in early April, containing results from 2,600 business travelers who answered questions in mid-March about their 2022 travel plans.

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The Future of Mask Mandates at Meetings

Convene by PCMA

Attendees wearing masks watch Paula Abdul perform at PCMA Convening Leaders 22 at Caesar’s Forum in Las Vegas. (Jacob Slaton Photography). PCMA’s Catalyst community offers members a platform to ask each other questions, share ideas, or, as the website says, “communicate and collaborate.” Here’s a sampling from a recent Catalyst discussion. “With the latest updates to recommended mask policies from the CDC, are associations with spring meetings still mandating masks onsite?

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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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How Music Nonprofits Use Eventbrite for Better Programming

Eventbrite

Upstate New York-based drummer and educator Kaci Smith knew first-hand that the music scene needed more opportunities for girls, women, and LGBTQ+ folks. That’s why she launched Girls Rock! Rochester in 2011, hoping to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for budding musicians. Amanda Ashley Rodriguez, who’s now the program director of GR!

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9 Things You Should Know Before Replacing Windows in Your Home

Redfin

Replacing or installing windows can be stressful for many homeowners. Whether it’s deciding which type of windows are best for you, choosing the right kind of glazing, or even considering if you need to replace your windows at all, there are a lot of factors to consider. . So, how do you know if you need to replace windows in your home? Perhaps you recently noticed that one or more of your windows have become difficult to open – a common problem, especially with wood windows.

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What is Rent Control?

Redfin

If you’re a renter, or you plan to rent an apartment in the future, you’ve likely wondered – what is rent control? Broadly speaking, rent control is legislation that limits the price of rent in cities and states. Rent control often benefits residents – primarily by keeping rental rates low and stable. However, there are some drawbacks to carefully consider before committing to a lease. .

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How to Put On A Hosted Buyer Event Attendees Will Love

Convene by PCMA

Hosted by RX France, MIP Cancun brings international content distributors and TV content buyers from the Latin American and US Hispanic through an exclusive VIP concierge service. MIP Cancun has built a reputation for being a fun and effective way for TV professionals in the Latin American markets to come together, make new connections and strengthen existing relationships.

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TWT: Will the War in Ukraine Cancel a Global Travel Recovery?

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. The war in Ukraine broke out just as global travel and meetings were seeing advances in reopening, adding a new layer of complexity to international planning. Issues like closed flight paths (over Russia) and heightened fuel costs have dampened the prospects of a smooth spring and summer travel recovery.

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Hotel Rate Shopping: Using Rate Intelligence for Revenue Management

AltexSoft Travel

Travelers, especially ones of the leisure kind, are particularly sensitive to prices. Be it flights, vacation rentals, or cruises they’re researching, most would put the price on top of the factors they’re considering. This human feature is exactly what allowed online travel agencies and aggregators to strive and push direct distribution channels to the background.

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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.