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Facebook As A Metaverse Company: Implications For The Events Industry

Endless Events

It’s Monday and there’s no better way to kick off a week than with a brand new episode of Event Tech Podcast. These days, Will and Brandt are bringing in exciting guests to talk about the hottest trends in event technology. Last week, they talked about better brand management with Astute Review. This week, however, they are bringing in someone some of you might know as the host of Event Brew : Nick Borelli.

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West Hollywood Takes to Virtual, Sees Amazing Results

Smart Meetings

Last year, Paolo Kespradit found himself in a bind. Covid-19 hit West Hollywood, California , affecting more than 36,000 residents, causing business to shut down and forcing city hall to shutter operations, cutting off communication to the community—and the only means its citizens had to give input on city issues. Kespradit is a management analyst for the city, which entails working closely with city council to bring its ideas to life.

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Presentation versus interaction at meetings

Conferences that Work

What is the mix of presentation versus interaction at your meetings? What should it be? Traditional meetings focus heavily on presentation. Interaction is limited to a few questions at the end of sessions, plus conversations “outside” the formal sessions. And this has been the norm for hundreds of years. The written word. Let’s explore the popularity of the written words presentation versus interaction over time.

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New and Renovated: Where Business and Pleasure Rendezvous

Smart Meetings

The Sea Ranch Lodge , California. Along the coastline of Sonoma County sits the award-winning planned community that looks like it was carved out of nature itself—by nature herself. This fall, the focal point of this storied development, The Sea Ranch Lodge, will reopen in a brand-new incarnation. Situated on 53 acres, the lodge features a reimagined dining room, bar and lounge, general store and cafe.

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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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What You Need to Know About the Wedding Boom and How It's Impacting the Industry

Special Events

Moving forward through the 2021 season and going into 2022, wedding pros need to safeguard their boundaries and be mindful of how much they invest into their work.

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Air Canada Expands Travel Ready Tool

Business Traveler USA

Air Canada Travel Ready hub is expanding to give travelers the information they need on travel documentation, Covid-19 test requirements and country travel restrictions for destinations across the airline’s network. The interactive online tool includes a new search widget which allows customers to look for requirements that apply to their specific situation and itinerary.

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How to Plan a Virtual Trade Show

Eventtia

Virtual trade shows are a fantastic forum to bring people together to discuss business, create new connections, and generate business. Even better, their main components – i.e. networking, exhibitor booths, product launches, and so on – work virtually.

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US Travel Association Disagrees With Fauci on Air Travel Vaccine Mandate

Travel Pulse

The association said that safety measures in place already work.

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Event Discount and Promotion Codes: When and How to Use Them

Eventbrite

Asking yourself “why offer discounts?” We’ve got your answer, and the right approach will help you charge less but make more. A smart discount marketing strategy can incentivize ticket purchases and drive sales. Follow this guide to learn how to create and use promo codes at your next event. You’ll be able to: Know […].

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New Survey Suggests Many Americans Want Vaccination Mandates on Planes, Hotels

Travel Pulse

The new Gallup poll finds that Americans desire vaccination mandates across the board more than ever before.

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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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Global DMC Partners Announces Upcoming Webinars and Q3 Survey

Global DMC partners

Professional development opportunities and industry-wide survey mark the start of the new quarter Global DMC Partners (GDP), the premier global resource for virtual, hybrid and in-person events , is proud to offer a robust lineup of webinars and new, interactive online discussions this fall. The.

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9 to 5 with Evelin Serritos

BCD Meetings & Events

The key to a successful event is content that grabs the audience's attention and keeps them engaged. This is something that Senior Motion Graphics Artist, Evelin Serritos, knows well. She spends her workdays crafting creative animations to elevate video and social media assets. So what goes into producing these engaging elements? Spend the day with Evelin to find out.

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The Spirit and Soul of Spain

Fox World Travel

Set your sights on Spain — from seaside enclaves to lush inland villages and seductive cities — and you’ll be caught up in a whirlwind of nature, culture and culinary discoveries. The spirit of Spain lies in its endless diversity: in one seamless journey, you may find yourself splashing in balmy Mediterranean waters and ascending […]. The post The Spirit and Soul of Spain appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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US Airlines Warn of Recovery Slowdown

Business Traveler USA

US airlines are warning of a slowdown in their bookings because of the rise in COVID-19 cases related to the highly contagious delta variant. After air travel in July approached pre-pandemic levels, the current surge in coronavirus cases caused demand for airlines tickets to drop in August, a downward trend the airlines expect to continue through September.

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UFI Global Policy Leadership Series: Enabling trade & society

Travel Daily News

A series of conversations featuring economic, trade, and tourism officials from around the world.

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12 Takeaways From HIMSS’ Successful, Fully Vaxxed Conference

Convene by PCMA

More than 700 companies exhibited at HIMSS’ 2021 Global Health Conference & Exhibition, just more than half the number they typically see at their annual conference. However, more than 236 companies chose to exhibit for the first time, close to the group’s historical average of 250. (Courtesy Caesars Entertainment). In late June, Convene spoke with Karen Malone, vice president of meeting services and sales for HIMSS North America, to learn how the organization put together a proof-of-vaccina

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Marriott’s Tony Capuano Talks the Return of Business Travel

Business Traveler USA

Anthony ‘Tony’ Capuano is chief executive officer of Marriott International. Capuano, who first joined Marriott in 1995, was named to lead the world’s largest hotel group in February 2021. The company now has more than 7,800 properties across 138 countries and territories and 30 brands. It also has the travel industry’s largest customer-loyalty program, Marriott Bonvoy, which has more than 153 million members.

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