Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Event planners are already preparing to bring the best to 2022. Smart Meetings, Destinations International , Professional Convention Management Association ( PCMA ) Foundation, International Association of Exhibitions and Events ( IAEE ) and more are hosting events around North America, where expert speakers and industry leaders are getting ready to talk pressing topics and create spaces for meeting and other industry professionals to make pivotal connections and hone their existing skills.

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The MICE Blog

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The Great Resignation is a trend caused by the pandemic where employees are voluntarily leaving their employers. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, four million Americans quit their jobs in July 2021. The reasons for the resignations vary, and include, according to a Harvard Business Review article , career stage, industry, work preference, lack of a DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion)-focused approach and burnout. .

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Smart Meetings

DECEMBER 29, 2021

“Post-pandemic” is proving a fickle term. The Omicron variant reaching San Francisco this week serves as a reminder of how crucial it is to take proper safety and health measures when on business travel. This year, we’ve written about not only some of the best tips for travelers in the aftermath of the pandemic and amid viral variant resurgences, but also on major steps the travel industry took to ensure the health and wellness of business travelers.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

United Airlines has taken an equity stake in hydrogen-electric engine developer ZeroAvia. The deal would see the carrier purchase up to 100 of ZeroAvia’s zero-emission engines, which could be retrofitted to United Express’ CRJ-550 aircraft as early as 2028. British/American firm ZeroAvia is developing hydrogen-electric solutions for aircraft engines using electricity created in a fuel cell to power an electric motor.

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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

DECEMBER 29, 2021

There’s a lot of information out there about how to better your career as a meeting professional. Throughout the year, Smart Meetings has invited professionals from different corners of the event planning world to impart their knowledge. While there are many more webinars from the year you can watch, here are six (and their respective summarized stories) that we’ve curated that sums up the year quite well.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Hilton has been named a Global Industry Leader on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for five consecutive years and is the only global hospitality brand featured on the 100 Best Corporate Citizens list for both 2020 and 2021. The impact of where we go and how we meet is more important than ever, and event professionals know that the business partners they choose matter.

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Travel Pulse

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Offer is good only for returning travelers and only until March 31, 2022.

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Travel Daily News

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Messukeskus intended to organize several professional and public events in January 2022. The programme in January included Real Estate and FinnSec (12-13 January), Matka Nordic Travel Fair (20-23 January), Caravan (21-23 January) and Educa (28-29 Januay). The events will be rescheduled to a later date due to the prohibition of public events.

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Travel Pulse

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Malta, Moldova and Sweden placed on the list.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Christina Strohschneider, sales manager for associations at Austria Center Vienna, talks about the initiatives she has seen spring up during the pandemic that she hopes will stay with us.

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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.

I-Meet

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Jamaica’s new normal for travel delivers an authentic, relaxing and COVID-secure travel experience. They have paired a comprehensive destination-wide approach with a laser-like focus, committed to providing t.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Carina Stihl, CMP, DES, senior events and experience manager working remotely for the Pragmatic Institute, shares what innovations she hopes will remain after the pandemic.

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Business Traveler USA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Marriott International has announced the opening of the Tasman, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hobart, the group’s first Luxury Collection property in Australia. The property is located at Parliament Square overlooking the waterfront of Hobart, a city on the island state of Tasmania. The hotel, which offers 152 rooms and suites, is a redevelopment of former state government office buildings showcasing three eras of design – Georgian, art deco and contemporary styles.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Jessica Rohe, DES, global sales associate at Associated Luxury Hotels International in Alexandria, Virginia, shares what she sees as important for the industry’s recovery.

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Special Events

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Special events business news

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Katharina Path, marketing manager for conventions at the Frankfurt Convention Bureau in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, shares what advice she gleaned about the events industry from Grand Master Yoda of “Star Wars” fame.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Elizabeth Miranda, events manager at Cayuse in Portland, Oregon, shares what she has learned about the industry and herself over the past two years. What do you like most about your job?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Kendra MacLure, CMP, lead field and event marketing manager at Bolt in Washington, D.C., talks about how she sees the industry changing after the past two years. What do you like most about your job?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Elyse Harris, convention sales executive at The Classic Center in Athens, Georgia, tells us she sees changes in the industry as a result of the pandemic. What do you like most about your job?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Gladys Goh, DES, manager of conventions at the Singapore Tourism Board, talks about her hopes for a net-zero future, and how she sees the industry helping achieve it.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Josh Henry, meetings manager at SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, in Bellingham, Washington, shares his thoughts about the future of the business events industry.

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

After another year of disruption, members of PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties class of 2022 are proof positive that adaptability is a requisite skill for business events industry professionals. Pauline Cheong, CASE, DES, assistant sales manager at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, shares what new skills she learned during the pandemic. What do you see as key to the industry’s recovery after this time of disruption?

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Convene by PCMA

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Columbus, the fastest-growing city in the Midwest, will host PCMA’s Convening Leaders 2023. Experience Columbus is thrilled to partner with PCMA as we bring our communities back together for social and economic progress. Columbus is a city built on bold ideas and fueled by relentless optimism. As a community, we tend to dream big. We let nothing stop us from turning today’s dreams into better tomorrows.

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