Smart Meetings
APRIL 6, 2022
Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID), a celebration of everything wonderful about the meetings industry, is kicking off its seventh year with the theme “Meet Safe,” a redux of GMID 2021’s theme. While most events across the globe took place virtually last year, more events are now meeting in person. Take a look at how our meetings industry friends are celebrating.
Advanced Travel and Tourism
APRIL 6, 2022
Meet our wonderful Regional Sales Manager, Jacque Blackwell! Jacque has been in the travel and tourism space for more than 9 years, working with attractions, DMOs and VRs across the southeast. Born and raised in Birmingham, AL, Jacque currently resides in her hometown after living in several communities throughout the state. Her favorite thing about working in tourism?
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Smart Meetings
APRIL 6, 2022
This week, Visit Seattle announced that Tammy Blount-Canavan, FCDME, will be the organization’s first female president and CEO, replacing longtime leader Tom Norwalk, who retired earlier this spring. “This is like a big dream come true,” said Blount-Canavan, explaining why Seattle is the only destination she would have considered coming back to lead.
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 6, 2022
Participants at the Inspired Home Show, March 5-8 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, peruse the “In Stock” products area, which helped attending retailers overcome supply-chain issues. (Courtesy of International Housewares Association). Kimberly Hardcastle-Geddes. I’ve had my ear to the ground during the nearly first quarter of the year and have aggregated the following advice and insights from organizers who have planned, produced, supported and/or marketed successful 2022 events.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Business Traveler USA
APRIL 6, 2022
Los Cabos, now the golden corridor between San Jose Del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas, plus the wild and scenic Eastern Cape on the edge of the Sea of Cortez, has long served as refuge for the rich and famous – mostly those escaping the spotlight and cameras of Hollywood. And that continues to be the case as tabloids track the name-grabbing parties, honeymoons and retreats that are part of beach life in Los Cabos.
Fox World Travel
APRIL 6, 2022
National Beer Day is April 7th in the United States. It is time to raise a glass and toast to the oldest and most revered of all beverages. People have been making beer around the world for over 5,000 years. According to BBC, the oldest recipe ever recorded that we know of is for beer! […]. The post Celebrating National Beer Day with the Best European Beer Cities appeared first on Fox World Travel.
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Skift Meetings
APRIL 6, 2022
A supply chain bottleneck is impacting all aspects of the event industry. From an increase in food prices and transportation costs to the shortage of microchips affecting hybrid and virtual meetings, event planners are finding open lines of communication and advance deadlines are helping. Initially fueled by the Covid pandemic, today’s “Great Supply Chain Disruption” […].
Eventbrite
APRIL 6, 2022
It’s 2017, and the sun is shining down on the bustling Third Street Promenade in downtown Santa Monica. We see a man in a yellow bowling shirt, sleeves rolled up, back embroidered in purple: Monterey Park Lions. The beat kicks in, and he snaps and taps as we zoom in on his feet: white Converse […].
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 6, 2022
Refugees from Ukraine arrive at the Ptak Warsaw Expo Trade Fair and Congress Center in Poland, which has been converted to an aid center for those fleeing the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Courtesy of Ptak Warsaw Expo). Sherrif Karamat, CAE, President & CEO, PCMA. Just as it seems we may be getting over the worst of COVID — at least for the moment — the world is witnessing the horrors of Russia’s attack on Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis as Europe scrambles to help the millions of refuge
Fox World Travel
APRIL 6, 2022
Fox World Travel’s VP of Supplier Solutions, Mike Heck provides his Business Travel update for spring of 2022. Sustainability: Gevo Signs SAF Agreements with Delta, OneWorld Alliance Sustainable aviation fuel producer Gevo has signed a “take-or-pay” agreement with Delta to supply 75 million gallons of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) per year for seven years, […].
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 6, 2022
Marketing and accessibility specialist Meryl Evans (right) speaks to a Convening Leaders 2022 audience about making events more inclusive and inviting for attendees with disabilities. (Jacob Slaton Photography). When Meryl Evans is deciding whether to watch a webinar or participate in a digital event, the first thing she considers is not the speakers or subject matter, she told an audience at Convening Leaders 2022 in January.
Global DMC partners
APRIL 6, 2022
Greece is an open-air museum -- a civilization that gave birth to worldwide values -- covered by light 365 days a year, which illuminates its 6,000 islands. Meetings can take place in a resort hotel only 30 minutes away from Athens city center, combining history and relaxation, even during winter.
Convene by PCMA
APRIL 6, 2022
Our daily curated newsletter, News Junkie, shares articles from science and medical journals and a range of industry trade publications for insights on how potential attendees view in-person, digital, and hybrid events. Michelle Russell. “Straight from the horse’s mouth” is an expression that grammarians think came from horse-racing circles in the early 1900s: A tipster has inside information so good that it comes straight from the horse.
EHL Insights
APRIL 6, 2022
On 17 th March 2022, EHL Hospitality Business School launched a new master’s degree in Hospitality Management: the MSc in Hospitality Management (MIHM). As part of its mission to redefine hospitality leadership and management for the new generation, EHL has developed a hospitality master’s degree that addresses the changing face of the industry, based on new customer needs and expectations, developments in technology and innovation, and a greater demand for soft skills in managerial leadership.
Special Events
APRIL 6, 2022
Brand messaging that worked in the early aughts or even the ‘10s feel outdated and, in some cases, downright offensive today.
Travel Daily News
APRIL 6, 2022
Dubai’s focus now shifts to legacy as the site becomes District 2020.
etm
APRIL 6, 2022
The post Celebrating the value of in-person meetings and events appeared first on Event Travel Management.
Redfin
APRIL 6, 2022
Mid-Century Modern houses were designed to be aesthetically beautiful and functional, with a large focus on family. Known for its open concept floor plans, flat roofs, walls of glass, clean lines, and focus on integrating nature, it’s no wonder Mid-Century Modern houses are considered a timeless trend. Keep reading to learn why the Mid-Century Modern house style has remained one of the most popular home styles since its start in the 1940s.
Smart Meetings
APRIL 6, 2022
Have you heard of Web3? It is the nascent, third generation of the internet. It promises greater democratization through decentralized blockchain technology and token-based economics. The virtual events platform BuzzCast uses blockchain integration in its core events platform to leverage non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to drive engagement through rewards and incentives.
Eventtia
APRIL 6, 2022
Those who have been familiar with the process of event project management would understand how challenging planning, managing, and hosting an event will be. There are many moving parts involved in planning an event, and you have to constantly pay attention to the tiniest details to ensure success. Not to mention, even the smallest event will have its own unpredictabilities, and an event planner needs to always be on the lookout for potential setbacks so they can tackle the situation as soon as p
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