Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The year 2020 has established itself as the year of the pivot in the events industry. Since then, countless #EventIcons guests were brought on the podcast to talk about how they turned their in-person events into virtual ones and the importance of their community in these trying times. And because no two stories are the same, we’re back this week with another one!
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The research indicates experience tops destination. In other words, most meeting attendees would rather have a “wow” time somewhere memorable than another breakout room even if it’s at an upscale hotel or resort. But what if you can plan for both? To wit, the wow destination is San Francisco. The wow experience is an intimate gathering at a memory-making new hotel that includes private dining at its restaurant, which is the latest hot spot in that food-obsessed city.
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MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
IMEX America adopts what its CEO calls “the unofficial gold standard” of in-person safe-event protocols for its November 8-11 show. The operators of IMEX America, the nation’s largest show for the meeting and incentive industry, have announced that all participants will be required to prove they’ve been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to attend the November event in Las Vegas.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
When Hurricane Ida was headed for the East Coast, Marriott International’s Global Security Team swept into action, evacuating and securing properties in coordination with local emergency authorities based on plans that have been developed over years of experience with emergency situations—and updated as new realities arise. “Hotels have storm preparation plans and protocols for severe weather in place, and our staff is well trained to implement these plans,” said Hector Mastrapa, senior vice pre
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The Langham New York City took over where the Setai left off in 2013, with a Michelin-starred restaurant, a spa and terrace accommodations overlooking the icons of the Big Apple. WHERE IS IT? Location is in midtown within easy walking distance to the Empire State Building and Penn Station. Central Park is a healthy hoofing northward along the legendary shopping and sightseeing corridor of Fifth Avenue. .
Eventtia
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Let’s face it, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic we have been forced to host and/or attend so many virtual events, but how many of those have been interesting and valuable?
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Special Events
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
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Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Over two-thirds (67 percent) of US business travelers say rising COVID-19 cases are prompting them to scale back the number of trips they are planning, according to a national survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. More than half (52 percent) of survey respondents say they are likely to cancel existing travel plans without rescheduling, while three in five (60 percent) plan to postpone existing travel plans.
Travel Daily News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
An unusually high number of international sports championships taking place in Estonia this year has helped fill the gap left by the Covid-19 tourism slump, giving hoteliers much-needed respite.
Executive Group Travel
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
You’ve decided it’s time to host your company's first incentive trip. Revenue is growing, headcount is increasing each month, your brand is getting stronger, and your product is getting better.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
I-Meet
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Málaga, located in the Andalusian region and on Spain’s southern Mediterranean coast, is rich with history, cultural diversity, and beauty. Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, and Romans lived here over the pas.
Gavel International
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Reading Time: 6 minutes Celebrities, athletes, world travelers, business professionals, and locals alike have flocked to Pebble Beach resorts. This stunning slice of California’s Monterey Peninsula is a wondrous place where visitors can find the most popular public golf course in the United States. Meeting planners will find world-class accommodations defined by elegance, luxurious hospitality in a gorgeous oceanside setting with year-round sun.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Kempinski Hotels has unveiled plans for the renovation of the iconic Laje de Pedra hotel in the Brazilian resort town of Canela. The property will be the Luxury hotel group’s first in South America. Dating back to 1978, the property is situated on a cliff overlooking the Vale do Quilombo Eco Reserve, in Brazil’s southern Serra Gaucha Region. The hotel was designed by architect Edgar Graeff, and was the location for the signing of the Mercosur Treaty in 1992.
Travel Pulse
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
If you're visiting the Italian port city, be prepared to be tracked.
IT&CM Events
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Travel Pulse
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Numbers dip by more than 100,000 visitors.
ITA Group
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
The Most Effective Employee Retention Strategies You’re Probably Not Doing. A new wave of hiring is here as pandemic restrictions fluctuate across the country and businesses ramp up production and services to meet rising demand. But many recruiters are struggling to find the talent they need due to significant labor shortages that affect filling both new jobs and back-fill positions.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
Amtrak is always on the move. As the pandemic cut ridership on the train system to a crawl last year, the state-supported national rail entity has been busy ramping up reasons to step aboard with hard-to-resist promotions, new service, new train service and new lounges. We rode Amtrak’s streamlined Acela service from New York City to Washington D.C. this summer to test out its premium class offerings and check out the new lounge at recently opened Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. .
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