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Event Brew Crew Talks Creativity!

Endless Events

Since the dawn of civilization, humans have fostered and admired creativity. Being creative is a wonderful feeling, a rush of sorts, and one that pretty much powers the most wonderful things in life. And in many ways, creativity is exactly what’s at the heart of the events industry. Every little piece, every small thought and detail, from the choice of venue to the catering and the experience we want attendees to have must invariably involve some degree of creativity.

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PMCA Unveils Plans for Global Expansion

Smart Meetings

PCMA has announced plans for growth by expanding its leadership in key global regions. In an effort to facilitate the growth of business events and PCMA’s community, the organization has appointed a new leader in three regions: Asia-Pacific; Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and Latin America (LATAM). “There has never been a greater need for people and communities everywhere to come together to confront our economic and social challenges,” PCMA President and CEO Sherrif Karamat said in

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Adding Flexibility to Improve Traveler Experience

Fox World Travel

No matter how large or small your travel program is, you have travelers who are affected by your policy decisions. It’s important to think about the individual traveler and their journey to identify areas where there may be pain points. Unhappy travelers can have decreased productivity and overall poor morale , which eventually could cost the company in many ways, up to and including that employee. […].

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The Ultimate Instagram Strategy for Marketing Your Events and Growing Your Brand

Eventbrite

If part of your event marketing strategy is growing on Instagram, you’ve clearly had that lightbulb moment. With more than 1 billion active users spending an average of 53 minutes per day on the platform, Instagram can be an incredibly effective tool – especially for creators who know how to use it. The secret is […].

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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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Big ‘Small City’ of Sioux Falls Offers Up Food and Fun You Might Not Expect

Convene by PCMA

lear your mind for great ideas by experiencing “yoga on the water” at Lake Lorraine. South Dakota’s largest city is home to under 200,000 people, but it’s far from small. Settled on the banks of the Big Sioux River, these South Dakotans know about big food and big entertainment, vital parts of any memorable business event. 1. Big Food : If you’ve watched Food Network’s “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives,” you know host Guy Fieri loves big food.

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How to Pitch: La Carmina and Alternative Voices

DCI

When it comes to pitching destinations and story ideas to the media, many travel PR professionals are tempted to stay on the beaten path. It’s safe and comfortable. It’s what most of the big media brands want. It’s not enough, however, to stand out in today’s world. It’s the alternative voices that often have the most interesting and media-worthy stories to tell.

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Advice for Communicating During the 3 Stages of To-Partner Channel Marketing

ITA Group

Advice for Communicating During the 3 Stages of To-Partner Channel Marketing. Channel incentive programs are all about behavior modification. These programs are designed to achieve specific business goals by rewarding partners for pre-determined efforts or desired behaviors. Additionally, a well-constructed channel incentive program can achieve a variety of results, including highlighting new products, liquidating old inventory, identifying new market opportunities to drive leads and, of course,

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Reinvention

Best Corporate Events

The last 16 months have been a rollercoaster for everyone in the event industry – Best Corporate Events included. Despite the many challenges this time has presented, we have weathered the storm and come out on the other side better than ever. We have also learned a lot from this unusual year – with three main themes. Reinvention, Innovation, and Customization.

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Vaccination Tourism: Why Travelers Are Visiting the US To Get Their Shots

Travel Pulse

The scarcity of vaccines in other countries is growing a new market for the United States travel industry: vaccination tourism.

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Jet Fuel Shortages Affect Western States

Business Traveler USA

Supply chain disruptions and demand from both commercial airlines and firefighting aircraft have combined to create a shortage of jet fuel for some airports around the western US. The result has been departure problems and flight delays reported at Bozeman, MT, Fresno, CA, and Reno, NV. According to reports by CBS News, American Airlines has advised its pilots to adopt fuel saving strategies where they could, and warned that delivery delays at small and midsize airports in the West could continu

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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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Transform the Traveler’s Journey Through Technology

Fox World Travel

Technology is integral to every part of the traveler journey. Whether it’s booking flights, viewing your itinerary on a mobile travel app or reading hotel reviews, leveraging technology throughout the travel spectrum is critical. This is where a technology-driven travel management company, like Fox World Travel, excels. We place a high priority on technology innovation.

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How to Collect Valuable Data with Post-Event Survey Questions

Eventtia

Your event is done and dusted, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to put your feet up. In fact, it’s already time to start thinking about your post-event strategy, and more specifically, your post-event survey.

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Wheels Up and Amex Partner on Premium Private Jet Program

Business Traveler USA

The recently announced American Express Premium Private Jet Program is offering Platinum Card holders exclusive discounts and flight credits on new memberships in Wheels Up, the private aviation solutions provider. Wheels Up is focused on simplifying private aviation and making it more accessible to the market and has become the leading demand generator in the private aviation industry.

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PCMA announces plans for global growth

Travel Daily News

New and expanded leadership structure for APAC, EMEA and LATAM Regions.

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Creating a Podcast Room? 10 Expert Tips to Help You Get Started

Redfin

For the podcast enthusiast, having a dedicated, comfortable, and quiet space to produce audio and video clips is essential to creating a successful podcast. From renovating a space to include noise buffering material to selecting the right equipment to achieve the best sound quality, there is a lot that goes into creating a podcast room that you may not have thought of.

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Education Essentials: July 2021

FICP

Food and Beverage [food] 1. any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk or consumed to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc. 2. a particular kind of nourishment As.

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

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. What’s the Purpose of Meeting Minutes? Taking meeting minutes is important for both historical record-keeping and a reference for those who were unable to attend. Sidecar offers helpful tips on how to take minutes effectively and what you should include in your notes.

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Education Essentials: July 2021

FICP

Food and Beverage. [food]. 1. any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk or consumed to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc. 2. a particular kind of nourishment. As.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Silvia Zamora. Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has named Silvia Zamora as its new vice president of meeting design and experience. In this position, she will lead and accelerate the company’s vision for meetings and events alongside its member hotels and partners. Before joining ALHI, Zamora worked at Virtuoso, where she led the organization’s pivot from in-person to digital events.

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Business Travel Show: buyers fear Covid-induced challenges

Travel Daily News

Covid dominates challenges facing buyers over the next 12 months as concern about role changes tops chart.

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Who's News in Special Events for July 29, 2021

Special Events

Special events business news

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UK Eases Restrictions on US, EU Travel

Business Traveler USA

Beginning next week, the UK will allow fully-vaccinated travelers to England from the United States and most of the European Union to arrive without needing to quarantine. The news comes after a meeting of senior cabinet ministers and the COVID Operations Committee Wednesday. Arriving passengers will still have to present a negative pre-departure COVID-19 test and another on Day 2 after arrival in England.

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WTTC Urges Biden Administration To Reopen Transatlantic Travel

Travel Pulse

The group is looking to bolster local economies and revive the travel industry.

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