Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Where better to celebrate the resiliency of the meetings industry than in Las Vegas , where 2 million sq. ft. of meeting space was added since the beginning of 2020? That astounding expansion most definitely includes the brand-new megaresort on The Strip, Resorts World Las Vegas , where meeting professionals gathered this week to learn, network and grow at Smart Meetings Experience West.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Philip Jarvis, a software engineer on Microsoft’s HoloLens team, uses one of the devices on the job. Jarvis, who has Asperger’s Syndrome, came to Microsoft as part of the Neurodiversity Hiring Program. Read Jarvis’s story on the Microsoft blog. (Courtesy Microsoft). In 2015, Microsoft announced a pilot program to hire people with autism.
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Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Dustin Matthews. Matthews has been promoted to associate director of sales for Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe|Houston. Before joining Margaritaville, Matthews worked as Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa’s corporate group sales manager. He’s also worked for Royal Sonesta in Houston as conference services manager and Bellagreen’s CityCentre location in Houston as opening general manager.
Solimar International
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Destination branding – more than just a logo. What exactly is destination branding? To start things off, it is important to first understand what a brand is: what is the purpose of destination branding, and how it is different from destination marketing? A brand is more than just a logo, a color scheme, and a slogan. Your destination brand is a reflection of your culture and its people, history and heritage, traditional and modern ways of living, built and natural environments.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Now that we’ve heard about the science from Dr. Patel, let’s look at how our industry has been directly affected. We have brought together a panel of industry experts to discuss the different ways COVID has impacted themselves and their teams. The panel will discuss their own journeys since March 2020, and how they intend to move forward, including vaccination requirements, as the uncertainty of the future in the meetings and events industry continues.
ITA Group
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Maturing Your Voice of Customer (VoC) Program. Surveying customers won’t magically transform your brand. Evolution of your brand requires analysis to identify the root of negative interactions, action to change behavior, and focus to bring desired behaviors to life. Use survey intel to gain insight how best to encourage employees and partners to adopt habits that consistently demonstrate the value of your brand.
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Special Events
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The Call for Speakers portal will be open until September 30th, 2021.
DCI
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
As was the case for many travel writers pitching stories to editors, the pandemic challenged Kelsey Ogletree, just not in the way she imagined. While many writers were facing layoffs, this freelancer realized editors were relying on writers like her to produce stories quickly. She called it frantic, but said she was fortunate to have had so much opportunity to produce engaging travel writing.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Kenneth Macpherson is the chief executive officer for Europe, Middle East, Asia and Africa. In that region of 79 countries, IHG Hotels and Resorts has 1,134 IHG-branded properties open, out of a global portfolio of 5,994 IHG hotels. Another 407 hotels are in development in the region, part of a pipeline of 1,805 hotels worldwide. Business Traveler spoke to Macpherson at the recently-concluded International Hotel and Investment Conference in Berlin.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 16, 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. How to Fix Your Job So That You Love It, in Three Steps. Our job happiness hinges on three things: control over our lives, positive daily connections, and joy and meaning in how we spend our waking time (half of which is at work, for most people).
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
American Airlines is taking a stake in Brazilian low-cost carrier GOL. The deal, which is reportedly worth $200 million, gives American a 5.2 percent stake in the Rio de Janeiro-based carrier. The two airlines signed a codeshare agreement in February 2020. As part of American’s investment, GOL becomes the US carrier’s sole codeshare partner in Brazil and American will become GOL’s sole codeshare partner in the US.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Mattie Scheeter and Matt Heck. Mattie Scheeter has been named director of sales for Visit Omaha. Since 2017, Scheeter has served as a national sales manager for the organization. Before joining Omaha, she led sales efforts for Experience Sioux Falls. Matt Heck has been named senior sales manager for Visit Omaha.
Travel Daily News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Global offering backed by Reed & Mackay rewrites the playbook for premium corporate travel.
Travel Pulse
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Travelers need a vaccine if they want to attend large events in LA.
Travel Daily News
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
An overwhelming 93% of respondents miss the networking, social interaction, and meeting people.
SITE
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
SITE Foundation and Zeal Optics joined forces during SITE Classic in September as over 200 members gathered in San Diego, CA to showcase the incentive travel industry’s efforts to give back. Coastlines play a crucial role in people’s travels, and as part of the event, SITE Foundation and Zeal Optics worked with Plastic Oceans International to clean half a million square feet of coastline for a full year. “The planet is the incentive travel industry’s playground, and anyth
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
While domestic vaccine mandates are not supported by the umbrella group U.S. Travel, its leader and those from other associations stand behind the idea that vaccines are “the fastest path to normalcy” along with a “layered approach” to safety. At a September 15 media presentation at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the heads of several organizations connected to the meetings and business-travel industry took turns presenting facts and statistics showing travel in general and business
Connect Worldwide
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Jumeirah Group Appoints Connect Worldwide and their Affiliated Partner PTS Globe in Israel as a Sign of its Commitment In line with the strong bilateral… The post Jumeirah Group Appoints Connect Worldwide in Israel appeared first on CWW.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
Preflight testing for COVID-19 could significantly decrease the risk of onboard infections for airline passengers, according to a study conducted by Delta Air Lines, the Georgia Department of Health and Mayo Clinic. The peer-reviewed study shows that COVID tests administered before travel reduce the risk of exposure “to a level that is significantly below active community infection rates.”.
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