Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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. As airline passengers and travel planners take a collective breath and wish upon a star that the aviation chaos that occurred this summer will end after Labor Day, a group of very disgruntled Attorneys General have banded together and asked the Senate to make airlines accountable to state authorities.

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Traveler's Q

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Today many corporate travelers intend to make the best of every business trip. You can mesh executive travel with a personal segment in your travel itinerary and have an outstanding time on both legs of your journey. In this article, we will tell you about bleisure travel and how to plan your first bleisure business trip. The post What is Bleisure Travel and How To Plan It appeared first on Traveler's Q.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Smart Meetings National 3-Day Experience proved there is no place like Nashville for starting productive business relationships. One of the fastest-growing cities in the country was a compelling draw for meeting professionals looking to learn new skills and meet the fresh faces at hotels and destinations with open dates for groups. The gathering at Grand Hyatt Nashville was an efficient way to learn tricks for doing business better, and experience creative approaches to catering, gifting and tea

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Social Tables

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Looking for corporate event ideas that people actually get excited about? Banish boring and overdone corporate events with help from this blog post. We’ll teach you how to spice up any business gathering with the right decor, entertainment, and more. Corporate events get a bad rap. If the event is for internal teams, many attendees are obligated to go even if they don’t feel like it.

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

As with many Monday holidays, most appreciate Labor Day for shortening the work week. However, with the chaotic state of staffing in the hospitality industry, the 140th year of celebrating labor unions merits a second look. Unionized hotels provide the stability and training that hospitality workers are seeking—they could be part of the solution to the shortage that meeting planners are waiting for.

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Fox World Travel

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Just as we are seeing across the hospitality industry, service disruptions, price increases and hotel availability continue to be the biggest challenges for meeting and incentive events. Service levels throughout the hospitality industry are impacting all of us in our personal and professional lives. Among meeting planners, according to an Incentive Research Foundation survey […].

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National Association For Catering ane Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

NACE Business Communities are here! This new member benefit helps you grow your business, find solutions and unleash your creativity. Best of all, they're accessible in the NACE Net app or on the web!

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse plays host to the Cleveland Cavaliers as well as many major sporting events, like the 2022 NBA All-Star Weekend. 2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for Cleveland. The city started the year off with a slam dunk, welcoming the NBA All-Star Weekend in February. Since then, the FBI National Academy Associates brought its 58th national annual training conference to the city in August, followed by Content Marketing World’s four-day conference and expo in Sept

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Blue Spark Event Design

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

It can be overwhelming to planners when the executive team says, “Find the best location for our next event (insert also conference, incentive trip, board retreat, etc.)!”. Here are some quick strategies to help you find the right location for your next event. Event Goals. Why is this crucial? It’s crucial because management wants to know the company spent its money well.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Picture this: a morning spent canoeing alongside colleagues on the brilliant turquoise waters of a glacier-fed lake. A therapeutic walk through an unspoiled old-growth forest with a local Indigenous guide. World-class dining boasting global flavours, in cities nestled within the wilderness. No matter what your top performers are interested in, the perfect reward is sure to be found in the dramatic landscapes of British Columbia and Alberta.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Redfin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

When you hear the name “railroad apartment,” you probably think of an apartment located near a railroad, where you constantly hear train sounds. However, railroad apartments actually aren’t found by railroads, but are instead often located in dense neighborhoods like Brooklyn, NY , and in cities like San Francisco, CA. With a unique layout and name to boot, you may be wondering just what a railroad-style apartment is and whether it’s the right option for you.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Few incentive rewards compare to a trip to Northern Canada. When your top performers reach this remote region, they will instantly be in awe as they stare out at untamed tundra that stretches as far as the eye can see, punctuated only by steep fjords and giant glaciers. Otherworldly landscapes are only one aspect of its uniqueness. From encounters with the rarest wildlife on the planet, to the elusive ribbons of the northern lights, this is a place that will motivate your team like no other.

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Redfin

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Cape Coral is a beautiful city in Southwest Florida that is home to more than 400 miles of canals – making it a great place for boating, fishing, and other water sports. The Gulf Coast beaches, verdant golf courses, and family attractions like Sun Splash Family Waterpark make it a very appealing destination for residents. While Cape Coral is home to so much, even the most loved cities have drawbacks.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Home to a wealth of authentic cultural experiences, Québec is the perfect place to host an incentive. The region is dotted with renowned restaurants, charming streets, an abundance of festivals and more — providing endless ways for top performers to be immersed in the local cultures. Read on as we shine a light on the top incentive experiences in French Canada.

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Travel Daily News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Chris Walters is an experienced sales professional with over 15 years working in the MICE sector.

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inVOYAGE

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Atlantic Canada draws travellers from around the globe with its rugged beauty, from red sand beaches and craggy cliffs, to rolling hills and colourful villages. Add in fresh seafood, giant icebergs, lively Acadian culture and some of the friendliest people on the planet, and the idyllic region is the perfect place to celebrate incentive winners and rebuild corporate culture through transformative experiences.

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Special Events

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

From the basketball court to the boardroom, the retired NBA superstar is an entrepreneur on a mission to make the world a better place. Former NBA All-Star Dwyane Wade considers himself a connector. Whether it’s playing basketball, making wine in Napa Valley, hosting the game show The Cube , producing Emmy- and Oscar-nominated documentaries or creating a zero-alcohol beer with Budweiser, his various endeavors connect people with experiences that make them happy.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Accor’s annual Global Meeting Exchange returned in 2022, held at the Fairmont San Francisco, at the top of one of the city’s famous hills. There was much that felt familiar when the Global Meeting Exchange (GME), hosted by Accor Hotels, returned after a two-year pandemic-related pause. GME 2022, held at the Fairmont San Francisco July 18–21, launched with a welcome party in the hotel’s opulent marble-pillared lobby, which buzzed with the sounds of people happy to be back in the swing of the rece

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Business Traveler USA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

A comparison of some of the top aviation companies. flyExclusive. Starting Price. Begins at $3,950 with Exclusive Club Membership, $4,650 with Fly Club Membership. Perks and Amenities. Two pilots and cabin attendants on Gulfstream GIV aircraft, Wi-Fi, pet-friendly policies and dedicated representatives to assist with trip coordination. Fleet Options.

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Convene by PCMA

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Columbus continues to find new and innovative ways to appeal to meeting planners, while also addressing important issues such as sustainability and accessibility. As the fastest-growing Midwest city for GDP, job growth, and population, it’s no surprise that Columbus is also welcoming back meeting planners and attendees. Just in time to accommodate a growing number of events, the Hilton Downtown Columbus is expanding with a new tower opening this fall that will make it the largest hotel in Ohio.

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Smart Meetings

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

On September 1, the U.S. Department of Labor inducted essential workers into the Hall of Honor for their steadfast contributions made during the Covid-19 pandemic, with opening remarks given by Julie Su, deputy secretary of labor. Similarly, The American Hotel and Lodgings Association established Sept. 1 as National Hotel Employee Day in the National Day Calendar, recognizing the contributions of hotel employees, which are crucial in supporting the meetings, tourism and travel industries.

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