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Hybrid is Dead: A View from the Stage

Smart Meetings

Six months ago, when it looked like there was a light at the end of the Covid tunnel, the buzz was that the future is hybrid. Event planners surmised that audiences had gotten so comfy in fuzzy slippers that they would not want to leave their houses. Hybrid events, offering live as well as a full virtual reality immersion experience, would be the wave of the future the thinking went.

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How to Bring in More Travelers Through a Niche Marketing Strategy

Advanced Travel and Tourism

Targeting is a vital part of content marketing and ad creation. You must know the population you’re speaking to, what they need, and how you can solve their problems. And, most importantly, you need to get their attention enough to make your destination seem appealing. . However, limited resources can make it difficult to reach as many people as you’d like.

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New York City Latest to Require Proof of Vaccination

Smart Meetings

Soon, those who enter New York City’s indoor facilities, such as restaurants, entertainment venues, gyms and other businesses, will have to present proof of vaccination via New York City’s new vaccine pass app, Excelsior Pass, or a vaccination card, announced New York Mayor Bill de Blasio. On Aug. 16, the mayor’s program, Key To NYC Pass, will launch; code enforcement will begin Sept. 13.

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How Tourism Can Protect Cultural Heritage

Solimar International

At Solimar, we value tourism for the economic and social development that it brings to communities all over the world. Protecting cultural heritage is one of our utmost priorities as well as a core development objective in all of our projects. When done right, building a strong tourism economy is a great way for local residents of any region to nurture their own cultural heritage and also provide meaningful educational experiences to visitors.

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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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Quick Tips to Spice Up Event Sponsorship Packages

ITA Group

Quick Tips to Spice Up Event Sponsorship Packages. Companies get many requests for event sponsorships. So, making your proposal more memorable can help you land the sponsors you need who are often operating on a limited budget. Here are three tips when diving into your event sponsorship program strategy. 1. Include Sponsors in Your Planning. You want to have the flexibility to plan your event the way you see fit, but there is nothing wrong with including your sponsors in the planning process.

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South Africa’s Women’s Day: Destinations to Celebrate African Women’s History

Solimar International

August 9th is South Africa’s Women’s Day. Did you know that August 9th is South Africa’s Women’s Day? This special occasion honors the 1956 march that united more than 20,000 women in Pretoria asking for the end of the Pass Laws Act of 1952. These Pass Laws made it mandatory for all black South Africans over the age of 16 to carry a pass book with their biometric data (known as a dompas) everywhere and at all times.

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Cheers to that!

Special Events

Penfolds hosted a virtual event for the launch of their newest wines, their California Collection.

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How to Become an Event Planner in the Post-COVID Era

Eventtia

There’s no doubting that the COVID-19 pandemic has touched almost all aspects of our lives. For many of us, what was once unimaginable is now a reality and no more so is that true than in the events industry.

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How to Buy a Home Without a Real Estate Agent

Redfin

While it may not be for everyone, it’s possible to buy a house without a realtor. Whether you’re looking into buying an investment property or are a first-time homebuyer , here are questions to ask when buying a house without a realtor as well as what to look out for when navigating the housing market on your own. What to know when buying a house without a real estate agent.

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American Airlines Invests in Low-Cost Carrier Jetsmart

Business Traveler USA

American Airlines is planning to take a stake in South American carrier Jetsmart. The US airline says it has signed a letter of intent to take a minority position in the ultra-low cost carrier. In addition, a codeshare agreement is also in the works between the two airlines. Jetsmart, founded in 2016, is controlled by Indigo Partners, which also owns stakes in Wizz Air, Frontier Airlines, Volaris, Cebu Pacific and Canadian start-up Enerjet.

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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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US Adds Greece, Ireland and Other Destinations to Travel Warning List

Travel Pulse

The Delta variant is limiting how much people should travel.

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Hyatt Regency Brand Debuts in Guangzhou

Business Traveler USA

Hyatt has announced the opening of its first Hyatt Regency brand hotel in Guanzhou, China. The property is located in the Zengcheng National Economic and Technological Development Zone of east Guangzhou. The Hyatt Regency Guangzhou Zengcheng features 408 guestrooms and 96 serviced apartments on the upper levels offering kitchenettes and washer dryers.

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Why Every Business Should Ask for Referrals

Gavel International

Reading Time: 4 minutes Which sales tactic generates warm leads and requires very little financial investment? Referrals. Why are referrals so valuable? Seventy-eight percent of B2B marketers report that referrals capture good or excellent quality leads. (1). Sixty percent of marketers see a high volume of leads from referrals. (1). Fifty-four percent of marketers indicate that referral marketing offers a lower cost-per-lead. (1).

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British Airways Boosts US Flights

Business Traveler USA

British Airways is adding nearly 50 percent more capacity on key routes between the US and the UK. The announcement comes in the wake of the British government’s decision last week to lift restrictions on vaccinated travelers to England from the US and the European Union, Within hours of the government’s announcement, the carrier said bookings from the US surge by 95 percent.

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Selling an Inherited House: The Stress-Free Guide

Redfin

Inheriting a house from a loved one can be a wonderful gift and a challenging situation to navigate all at the same time. Depending on the circumstances, you may have a few options on what you can do with the home, such as move into it, rent it out, or sell it. . One of the more common choices for beneficiaries is to move into an inherited home and sell the property they’ve been living in.