Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Destinations International (DI) and Temple University’s School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management (STHM) have partnered to help DI members further their educations and careers. DI members, consisting of approximately 600 organizations and nearly 6,000 meeting professionals, admitted into Temple’s Master of Science in Travel and Tourism program will be guaranteed a $4,000 scholarship toward their tuition.

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Conferences that Work

AUGUST 9, 2021

Far too much money is spent on meeting glitz at the expense of good meeting design. Seth Godin makes an analogous point in this post…. Good writing is cheaper than special effects. “In movies, that’s obvious. It costs far less to make The Big Lebowski than a Marvel movie. But the metaphor applies to just about any sort of creative project. We often err on the side of ‘special effects’.

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SITE

AUGUST 9, 2021

Eloquent, heartfelt tributes from all over the world have been to posted on social media this past weekend following the passing on 6 August 2021 of James T. Adams, former member of SITE’s international board of directors and founder of Indiana-based, Performance Strategies, Inc. A veritable giant of the incentive travel industry, Jim will be remembered as a contrarian with forthright views that were always moderated by razor sharp wit and a gentle, loving heart.

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Fox World Travel

AUGUST 9, 2021

At first, visions of Croatia appear like drawings from a storybook: romantic, red-roofed cities edged by turquoise waters and unspoiled beaches, and majestic mountain peaks gleaming with pristine alpine lakes. Yet you’ll quickly gain a new perspective, where culinary traditions reflect the surprising diversity of this charming country. From Hungarian and Turkish influences to hints […].

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TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Travel Daily News

AUGUST 9, 2021

Working in partnership with the Global Business Travel Association, WINiT is a global network of women and men focused on driving positive change for the career mobility of women in travel-related industries.

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Special Events

AUGUST 9, 2021

Great leaders are resilient in the face of difficulty, so it's time to step up to the plate and be the guide your network needs.

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IT&CM Events

AUGUST 9, 2021

It is safe to say that anyone who has had the opportunity to attend a/an meeting, incentive, conference or exhibition outside their home country before the pandemic, relishes to get back to in-person business events. That’s because top business events destinations around the world are able to extend their best hospitality, culture, and cuisine to their delegates; all of which can never be felt or tasted when separated by a virtual screen.

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Fox World Travel

AUGUST 9, 2021

At Fox we are ramping up staffing efforts in response to the sharp increase in meetings, incentives, and other corporate group travel. Group requests have increased 88% and because of this, we are dedicating time and energy to build a team that is more than prepared to help customers navigate new challenges such as location […]. The post Fox World Travel Invests in 64% Increase in Meetings and Incentive Planning Team appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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I-Meet

AUGUST 9, 2021

As travel and business rise again, many hotels are announcing new cleaning protocols to adapt to post-pandemic hygiene standards. From small boutique hotels to major big box players, the industry brands we have.

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BCD Meetings & Events

AUGUST 9, 2021

How have UK hotel regulations changed? And what's in store for the future of hotel hospitality? Continue reading to learn important updates and key insights for the future of hotels in the UK.

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The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.

Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 9, 2021

Historic Hotels of America, the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has welcomed The Eagles Mere Inn in Eagles Mere, PA. The Eagles Mere Inn and the historic village of Eagles Mere have a rich past, preserved with architectural integrity. The land on which the town is laid out was originally purchased in 1887 by Albert Canover Little, who built many of the architecturally significant homes in the town.

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Creative Group Inc

AUGUST 9, 2021

According to travel research, the public’s comfort in planning their leisure travel rose to 65 percent in early July but dipped down to 63 percent just recently. While this is to be expected with rising COVID variants, a return to travel still feels unexpectedly hopeful. A two percent dip is not a troubling trend indicator, and summer travel is exceeding expectations.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 9, 2021

Priority Pass has partnered with China Southern Airlines to give Priority Pass members access to over 40 new lounges across China. The strategic partnership agreement gives members access “to the full network of over 40 lounges managed and operated by China Southern across China.”. The lounge provider said the portfolio includes first and business class lounges “that were previously only accessible by the airline’s first class and business class passengers, and China Southern Platinum Card membe

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SITE

AUGUST 9, 2021

Eloquent, heartfelt tributes from all over the world have been to posted on social media this past weekend following the passing on 6 August 2021 of James T. Adams, former member of SITE’s international board of directors and founder of Indiana-based, Performance Strategies, Inc. A veritable giant of the incentive travel industry, Jim will be remembered as a contrarian with forthright views that were always moderated by razor sharp wit and a gentle, loving heart.

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Business Traveler USA

AUGUST 9, 2021

The recovery of full-service restaurants in the US continues to gather steam in the second quarter of 2021, according to data from restaurant technology provider TableSafe. Customer payment transaction data gathered from full-service restaurants across the United States, shows transaction volume increased 47 percent over the first quarter of 2021. Additionally, transaction revenue increased 55 percent from the first quarter of the year.

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Smart Meetings

AUGUST 9, 2021

Omni Hotels & Resorts is partnering with Shared Hope International to educate and train the hospitality industry, its vendors and partners about how to stop child sex trafficking. Omni will also host the annual JuST Conference this November in Washington, D.C. The JuST (Juvenile Sex Trafficking) Conference will feature “presentations and workshops [that] focus on skill-building, survivor experiences, cross-discipline collaboration, task force development, case studies and lessons learned,” t

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Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 9, 2021

Because of the pandemic, said Convening EMEA keynote speaker Howard Yu, “there are organizations … that are much more poised for future growth. And there are some who kind of lag behind as a result.” (Photo courtesy Speakers Associates Ltd.). Howard Yu will keynote PCMA’s inaugural Convening EMEA at Lausanne’s SwissTech Convention Centre 17-19, October 2021.

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