Social Tables
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Have you ever tried to teach a class, promote a discussion, or get people to join in on an activity only to be met with blank stares and an awkward silence? Expert planners know that event engagement is vital to an event’s initial success, as well as the success of potential future events. But what is event engagement? Better yet, why does it matter?
ITA Group
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Creative Ways to Make the Event Experience Memorable. Think of the memorable scents, tastes and sights that take you back to a time spent with loved ones. Whether the wafting baking aromas filling a kitchen in the fall with a beloved relative or seeing the purple, pink and blue shades of that perfect sunset while on your favorite vacation. The memory is vivid, personal and delivers a rush of endorphins leaving positive feelings in its wake. .
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Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
What a difference a pandemic makes. Trade shows and conferences, once a staple of corporate America, where new products and services were presented and face to face connections made, are undergoing a transformation, driven by COVID-19. Comparing my own trade show experiences from the start of the pandemic to the ones today can put some context around the profound impact this global crisis has had on the trade show industry.
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
By end of October, air, train, and sea travelers in Canada must show proof of vaccination, sharpening the U.S. travel industry’s debate about proposed vaccine mandates. In mid-August, the Canadian government announced that by the end of October, it will require vaccination against Covid for anyone who travels by air, by interprovincial train, or by cruise ship in the country.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Istanbul Airport has set a goal of achieving zero emissions by 2050. In announcing its commitment, IST joins an Airports Council International initiative which has been undersigned by 238 airports. Built and operated under the umbrella of the Istanbul Grand Airport organization, the first phase of Istanbul Airport opened in November 2019, replacing the old Istanbul Atatürk Airport which has now closed, with the IATA code (IST) transferred to the new airport.
Meet Green
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The Fall event season is here and the MeetGreen team is ready to go! The event season may look a little different this year with some events in-person, hybrid, or even virtual. Our team is rolling with the changes and doing what they do! As we navigate through these uncertain times I know our team is resilient, resourceful, and adaptable. Whether we are on-site or behind the scenes virtually we will be out in the world with all of you.
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Meet Green
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
This month’s #MeetGreenChat was all about the risks, rewards, and resilience of event technology. The discussion touched upon a variety of technologies but did not cover it all. It’s a big topic to discuss and I’m sure there will be other opportunities to chat about it again in the future. For now, here are the highlights from this chat.
Travel Daily News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The Incredible Impacts Programme honour three associations who have left lasting legacies of social change – not only in the meetings industry, but in communities around the world.
Gavel International
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Reading Time: 6 minutes A well-functioning corporate culture is a foundational part of effective leadership. Leaders must recognize their role in defining the culture of their organizations, and organizations must make deliberate efforts to develop their leaders. Leaders can have an enormous impact on the culture of their organizations. They establish priorities, set the agenda, manage, lead, and delegate.
Blue Spark Event Design
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
What are the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing an in-house audio-visual company at a hotel or venue? When planning a conference or convention, audio visual services are normally required. It’s how client’s share the message of the conference, show videos, live stream information, present annual updates, provide beautiful lighting, fulfil rider equipment for national talent, and much more.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Travel Daily News
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
A World for Travel to develop five sustainable commitments to Travel. Five sustainable commitments to be formed at the conference in Portugal on 16-17 September.
I-Meet
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Switzerland is welcoming US travelers again! [link]. swissguide.
AltexSoft Travel
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Train travel is in a disadvantaged position in our world. After dominating transport for over 100 years , railways no longer hold the competition with air travel. And before you ask if this comparison is even fair, consider how expectations for railway shopping were influenced by the way we purchase airline tickets. One of the most interesting differences between how air and train transport operate is the role technology takes in each.
I-Meet
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
Swiss dreams do come true! [link]. Lucerne-aerial-view.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
The Transportation Security Administration has doubled the penalties which it can levy on travelers who violate the federal government’s face masks mandate on public transportation governed by TSA regulations. According to the TSA rules passengers must wear masks while traveling except when eating or drinking. The fines for failure to comply now range between $500 and $1,000 for a first offense, and between $1,000 and $3,000 for a second offense.
Smart Meetings
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
President and CEO of Best Western Hotels & Resorts David Kong will retire at the end of 2021. Kong joined Best Western in 2001 and was named CEO in 2004, His 17 years as CEO have made him the longest tenured in the industry. David Kong. Under Kong’s leadership, BWH Hotel Group, Best Western’s parent company, grew from one to 18 brands, covering nearly every segment, including boutique, lifestyle and extended stay.
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