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Are You Planning A Safe Event?

Endless Events

The importance of safety is something that simply cannot be overstated in the world of events and entertainment. Be it conversations around COVID-19 vaccination or cyber-security , there are many ways to look at safety at events. So today, we are exploring what it takes to plan a safe event. Safety is by no means a result of luck. To have a safe event, you need to make preparations in advance and processes in place.

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Speakers Announced for International Hospitality Women’s Day Broadcast

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Deborah Gardner, CMP, founder and host of the podcast Hospitality Today Live, will mark International Hospitality Women’s Day with a special day of broadcasts. A 30-year hospitality veteran and founder and host of the podcast Hospitality Today Live, Deborah Gardner, CMP, is launching a full day of live broadcasting on Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Consumer Demand for Flying Grows But Business Travel Lags

Business Traveler USA

Consumer demand for air travel continues to strengthen, with 70 percent of consumers saying they have already booked flights for the future, according to a recent survey by OAG. As a result, US domestic capacity from June through August this year rose 81 percent over the same period in 2020. Nevertheless, the survey of 1,800-plus US travelers taken in July and August found concerns over the spread of the delta variant and the resulting rise COVID transmission rates, coupled with squabbles over v

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace — and at Events

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“Eighty percent of the people on the autism spectrum are unemployed or underemployed … because they don’t know how to maneuver in a social setting and [neurotypical] people don’t understand how to work with them,” said Stanford University professor Lawrence Fung. The idea to create the Stanford Neurodiversity Project was sparked at a conference.

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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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Lufthansa Debuts Dreamliner on Frankfurt-Toronto Route

Business Traveler USA

Lufthansa has confirmed that its Frankfurt-Toronto route will be the first service for its Boeing 787-9 aircraft this winter. The German airline group had announced earlier this year the purchase of ten new widebody aircraft, including five 787-9s and five Airbus A350-900s. Deliveries of the Boeing Dreamliners are set for the first half of 2022. Lufthansa said at the time that the Boeing aircraft would be delivered at relatively short notice, because the aircraft, which were already manufactured

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Remaking the Travel Experience

Carrousel Travel

20 years after 9/11, we’re still moving forward in a world with Covid. A letter from Carrousel Travel's President. As I was watching coverage of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks it reminded me that this was the last time the country had unity of purpose and resolve. I mourn the lives lost and the brave members of our military that sought to eliminate terrorism.

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Hybrid Event Examples: Best-in-Class in 2021

InEvent

Find inspiration with the best hybrid event examples in 2021. In late 2020, when COVID-19 vaccines were starting to appear, the idea of hybrid events captured event professionals’ imagination. A hybrid event could, in theory, be the ultimate event, getting the “best out of both worlds”: the enhanced reach and accessibility of virtual events and … Post Hybrid Event Examples: Best-in-Class in 2021 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Why Calgary Makes an Ideal Basecamp for Post-Event Adventures

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For dinner with a view, head to Sky 360 at the top of Calgary Tower. At 600 feet in the air, the revolving restaurant and lounge makes for a seriously impressive event space. The reasons to meet in Calgary are plentiful — there are more than a billion, in fact, with $1 billion-plus in new investment currently revamping the city’s convention package.

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Go beyond remote work with InEvent

InEvent

With a little bit of creativity and reconfiguration, reimagining the remote workforce has never been easier. With the transformation of the world of work, industries have adapted to the changing times in many remarkable ways. For example, medical teleconsultations, courses, online classes, and many seminars and conferences have virtual and hybrid options.

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Experience Columbus Launches Diversity Apprenticeship Program

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Already recognized for its support of underrepresented groups, Columbus has launched an apprenticeship program to help close a racial equity gap in the tourism community. (Andy Spessard). In 2020, Experience Columbus sent strong messages that the city stands against racial injustice and restated its support of racial minorities, the LGBTQ+ population, and people with disabilities.

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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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How to Organize a Successful Event – 10 Top Tips for Perfect Events

Eventtia

Planning an event is difficult. Period.

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5 Ways To Get A Negative Google My Business or TripAdvisor Review

Tourism eSchool

Home. 5 Ways To Get A Negative Google My Business or TripAdvisor Review. By Rebecca White. Published on September 18, 2021. No-one really wants to receive a negative online review or recommendation right? TripAdvisor, Google My Business and Facebook Recommendations are just three of the many places customers can leave reviews about your experience. They are also three highly trusted sources used by your customers and visitors when planning and booking travel.

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Q&A with Mr. Ong Wee Min, Vice President of Conventions and Exhibitions, Marina Bay Sands

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Following his win as the 2021 Supplier of the Year for PCMA Visionary Awards , we spoke to Mr Ong Wee Min , Vice President of Conventions and Exhibitions, Marina Bay Sands about his achievements, what he has learnt living through the pandemic, his experiences, and changes to customer service delivery and more. Be inspired and motivated by how a leader and his team tackled challenges and seized opportunities with a go-getter attitude.