Tue.Aug 24, 2021

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Building Events That Reflect Genuine Human Interactions With Steve Gottlieb

Endless Events

Before the pandemic hit us, we took genuine human interactions at events for granted. Attendees mingled, networked, formed everlasting bonds, and had a great time while doing all of that. As the industry pivoted to virtual events, virtual audience engagement became one of the most talked-about challenges. How do we replicate genuine interpersonal dynamics in the virtual world?

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Need an Event Venue That Wows? These 6 Will Blow Your Group Away

Smart Meetings

When facing the cycles of life, “there’s nothing new under the sun” is something often said. While this may apply to much in life, there may be one place it does not: event venues. Event spaces have been hard at work to make sure there’s always something new for groups to see and experience while they network and make connections. Here are seven venues around the United States that are indeed creating new things under the sun.

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Tools of the Planning Trade

MeetingsNet

From double-sided carpet tape to door stoppers to adhesive dots, a new curated shopping site has launched with the necessities of on-site event execution. What’s on a meeting professionals Christmas list? Whether you’re looking for a laser measure, travel steamer, anti-slip tape, tally counter, power bank, glue gun, or some excellent insoles for a long day on the show floor, a new website called The Event Depot specializes in go-to products needed by those with the ultimate be-ready-for-anything

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8 Smart Moves at Destinations International, Travel Santa Ana and More

Smart Meetings

Julie Holmen. Destinations International appointed Holmen to lead the organization’s membership engagement strategies. Holmen recently worked as director of strategic alliances for MPI. She also worked as area director of sales and marketing for Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts’ properties in Toronto and Vancouver; before this, she worked with Destination Toronto as director of citywide sales and event management.

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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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Marriott Announces Ten More Properties in Turkey

Business Traveler USA

Marriott International has announced plans to open 10 additional properties in Turkey by the end of 2022, expanding its portfolio to 43 properties in the country with over 7,000 rooms. Most recently, the hotel group announced two signings under its Four Points by Sheraton flag. The company says the Four Points by Sheraton Istanbul Kagithane is expected to open this year, while the Four Points by Sheraton Elazig is set for a 2022 premiere.

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Building Strategies to Drive and Convert More Direct Traffic

Sojern

By Allegra Medina ( SHR ) and Christy Jobman (Sojern) . The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent travel lockdown has level-set many of the hospitality industry’s expectations. Whether, and when, things will “return to normal” is no longer applicable – both owners and operators must adapt their strategies to compete in the current environment and future-proof their organizations to remain relevant long term.

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What’s New on Eventbrite: Zoom Integration, Scheduled Payouts, and More

Eventbrite

You know events better than anyone, so when you flag areas for product improvement, we listen. And when you make feature requests, we get to work. We recently launched a bunch of exciting products and feature enhancements based on your suggestions. Take a look at the newest ways you can use Eventbrite to grow your […].

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How to Drive Value for Sponsors at Hybrid Events

Stova

In the past year and a half, the majority of events went virtual in response to pandemic protocols. Now that the world is reopening, attendees are offered a new way to attend events: hybrid.

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Why Attend Industry Events

Fox World Travel

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Convention is the largest annual business travel conference and a prime example of an industry event that can help grow your business and career. This year’s GBTA is being held in Orlando, FL from November 17th – 19th, 2021. Featuring 175+ exhibitors, 40+ education and professional development sessions, and attendees […].

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CPCE Spotlight: Allison Meyer-Tucker, CPCE

National Association For Catering ane Events

Our CPCE Spotlight is where professionals share their motivation behind earning the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE). This month we are featuring Allison Meyer-Tucker, CPCE, Catering and Events Manager at Bechtler Museum of Modern Ar t at Levine Center for the Arts. If you are interested in being featured, please contact cpce@nace.net.

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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.

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How to Succeed With Your Employee Engagement Program Rollout

ITA Group

How to Succeed With Your Employee Engagement Program Rollout. With more options to engage your employees than ever before, it goes without saying the amount of consideration and preparation it takes to offer a new program or initiative is significant. Often, the phases of this process include: Gathering feedback from your people (about what they want), your leaders (about what they need) and your stakeholders (about what they’re willing to support).

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Good Travel Management expands into the Exhibitions and Trade Events market

Travel Daily News

The new programme will be launching shortly on the GTM website under the banner of GT events.

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Singapore Airlines Integrates Business Travel Programs

Business Traveler USA

Singapore Airlines has announced the integration of its corporate travel programs under the HighFlyer brand beginning Sept. 1. The SIA Corporate Travel Program is aimed at large corporates while the current HighFlyer focuses on small and medium enterprises. By combining the two programs, the airline says it will be able to offer more benefits and options for corporate customers from businesses of all sizes, ranging from large multi-national companies to small and medium enterprises.

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7 Change Actions Webinar: Measure and Deliver Value Through the Power of Data

Convene by PCMA

Analytics and insights can help you discover and understand your key audiences. It can also help you create memorable, targeted, and successful events, experiences and other solutions that answers their needs, boosts your brand, and ultimately delivers revenue and brand loyalty. Yet, not all measurement strategies are created equal. Effectively gathering and using insights requires matching your strategy to your bottom line and SMART business goals.

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4 Facts About Returning to In-Person Meetings

Gavel International

Reading Time: 5 minutes After a year in which virtual meetings took center stage, the need for in-person meetings finally regained its rightful place as number one. This fact is a welcome development, as neither virtual nor hybrid meetings are as essential to the engagement and networking opportunities at in-person events. Companies that wish to get back in the game have pressing questions for which they need answers to execute onsite meetings successfully.

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Tracey (Detweiler) wrote a new post, Meet Me in Madrid!

I-Meet

Madrid is the leading destination for award winning meetings and service to all who visit this incredible city, the Capital of Spain. Known for business tourism, featuring incredible venues, art, food, sports a.

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10 Virtual Team Building Activities That Will Get Your Employees Excited

Eventtia

Managing a remote team, as we know, can be very challenging.

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Meetings and Events See 2021 Rebound

Business Traveler USA

The hospitality industry across the US and the world could see a robust but unevenly distributed recovery this year, according a detailed analysis of hundreds of thousands of events from PredictHQ, a company which provides demand forecasts for global organizations. The report, entitled “Demand Impact Report: The Great Hospitality Recovery of 2021,” analyzes the return of the types of live events that have the biggest effect on the hospitality industry as cities reopen and events are

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Video’s Undeniable Role in Talent Attraction Marketing

DCI

At a time in history when air travel has been at an all-time low and sheltering in place at an all-time high, people are online and consuming more content than ever. Video in particular has served as an invaluable tool in place marketing. How else can you show talent or site selectors a new place from afar? . Social media has become an increasingly popular tool to help people search for jobs and learn about a new location before making the move.

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How to Rent the Right Size TV for Your Event

Meeting Tomorrow

If you Google how to choose the right size TV, you’ll find tons of resources for picking the right size for your living room. But renting a TV or monitor for an event or trade show is a totally different ball game due to distance, budget, and what you’re displaying on it. If you give us a call , we’re happy to learn the details of your event and help you choose the right size.