Tue.Nov 02, 2021

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Why All Event Planners Need An Entrepreneurial Spirit

Endless Events

Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur? Today’s iconic guest, Deanna Nwosu , thinks that all event and meeting planners should nurture an entrepreneurial spirit. She joins Sarah to talk about her vast experience in the events industry, what the future holds for event organizers, and the importance of community engagement. For almost 20 years, Deanna has worked on fundraisers, conferences, trade shows, and other events ranging in size from 10 to 20,000 attendees.

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Michelin-starred Dining in…Orlando?

Smart Meetings

Holy Mickey Pretzel and Jumbo Turkey Legs! Even Walt Disney himself probably didn’t see this one coming. Michelin-starred dining is coming to Orlando. And Miami. And Tampa. Michelin and Visit Florida have jointly announced that the latest expansion of The Michelin Guide, the bible of gourmands everywhere, is coming to the Sunshine State. The vaunted guidebooks, published since the early 1900s when French industrialist Andre Michelin and his brother Edouard wanted to stimulate road tripping—and t

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5 Ways to Organize More Events Without a Bigger Event Budget

Stova

Many event planners believe that going big in the budget is the key to managing a large event. On the contrary, you can use a small budget and still have a more impactful event.

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Top Reasons to Meet in Philadelphia

Smart Meetings

The Pennsylvania Convention Center sits in the heart of downtown Philadelphia. Photo courtesy of the PHLCVB. Plan with Confidence. Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or hosting a large conference, these are the top reasons to bring your next meeting to Philadelphia. A One-Million-Square-Foot Venue in the Middle of Downtown. The Pennsylvania Convention Center spans more than six blocks in Philadelphia’s downtown, positioning your event and its guests in the center of the action with endl

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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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United Expands US-Heathrow Services

Business Traveler USA

United Airlines has announced plans to add five new flights from London Heathrow in the coming months including two more flights from New York/Newark, additional trips from both Denver and San Francisco. According to the carrier, the additional services will start in March 2022, The carrier has also confirmed a March start date for its new daily nonstop flights from Boston Logan International operating aboard a 767-300ER.

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Top Reasons to Meet in Philadelphia

Smart Meetings

Plan with Confidence. Whether you’re planning an intimate meeting or hosting a large conference, these are the top reasons to bring your next meeting to Philadelphia. A One-Million-Square-Foot Venue in the Middle of Downtown. The Pennsylvania Convention Center spans more than six blocks in Philadelphia’s downtown, positioning your event and its guests in the center of the action with endless experiences within walking distance.

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Retail Grand Opening Ideas: Craft an Event Customers Won’t Forget

Eventbrite

A grand opening isn’t just any other event — it’s your only chance at a first impression. Here are grand opening ideas to jumpstart your business.

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2022 Predictions: Employee Engagement & Recognition Trends

ITA Group

2022 Predictions: Employee Engagement & Recognition Trends. Wait, 2022? Over the last 20 months, the coronavirus has accelerated workplace transformation, forever altering the working world. As a new year creeps up on us, take a peek at some of the trends our employee engagement and recognition experts expect to take center stage in the coming year.

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Celebrate the Magic: Date Nights at Walt Disney World® Resort from Our Dream Team

Fox World Travel

Your better-half just opened the ultimate gift: The Gift of Disney for a week of magic at Walt Disney World® Resort. Give yourself a pat on the back — you are amazing! But how do you plan to top off your date night evenings at the most magical place in the world? That’s where Fox World […]. The post Celebrate the Magic: Date Nights at Walt Disney World® Resort from Our Dream Team appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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Vail – Event Season Never Sleeps

Gavel International

Reading Time: 5 minutes Vail, Colorado, was initially established as a ski resort in 1962 and was formed as a city in 1966. Vail became a Home Rule Charter city in 1972. Vail has over five thousand permanent residents, plus another five thousand part-time residents of vacation properties. Together, they share and value a lifestyle that combines one of the best alpine resorts globally with a friendly, small-town feel.

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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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A Return to the Office Story

Creative Group Inc

Nearly every week you read new stories about how some of the biggest brands and their employees are planning their future work lives – where, when, and how. Over the past year, those early “return to the office” plans were continually being recalibrated as the uncertain COVID path took many twists and turns. As they say, “old habits die hard,” but it turns out, new habits – those we’ve acquired in the last 18 months – are pretty tough, too.

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Hyatt Premieres Thompson Central Park New York

Business Traveler USA

Hyatt has announced the opening of the Thompson Central Park New York on West 56th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenues. The 587-room hotel is the third property to open under the Thompson lifestyle brand in Manhattan. Located near the south side of Central Park, the hotel occupies the space of the former Parker New York. It features newly designed interiors, including a redesigned lobby and public spaces by architect Thomas Juul-Hansen and contemporary rooms and suites by Stonehill Taylor.

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Milan will host the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in 2024

Travel Daily News

AIM Group International has supported the bid process and will organise the event as full PCO.

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Tracey (Detweiler) wrote a new post, Professional Development can be found in Las Vegas!

I-Meet

In the ever-changing world of meeting planning, there is a positive light when seeking improvement within yourself as an employee or an industry innovator and as someone who wants to stay ahead of the game within.

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The UK Joins the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate Program

Business Traveler USA

The United Kingdom and the European Union have reached an agreement formally adopting the UK NHS COVID pass into the EU’s Digital COVID Certificate (EU DCC) program. Beginning Monday, Nov. 1, the UK and EU can digitally verify each other’s COVID vaccination certificates. The measure means British citizens who have been fully vaccinated against COVID will have their vaccination certificates accepted across the EU, making it easier to travel in more than 40 countries that are part of the EU DCC, w

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Why Photography and Video Matters Now More than Ever

DCI

As businesses rebound and employees continue to relocate, your online presence is more important than it ever was before. While your social media presence acts as the first digital touchpoint for most audiences, your website is your landing page to the world. It’s your virtual storefront, your calling card, and so much more. Including updated imagery through photography, short and long-form videos, and even infographics does a lot more for your presence – and your destination’s story – than you