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How an Event in Boston Is Making an Impactful Return

Smart Meetings

Everyone loves a good comeback story. The Rocky series isn’t heavily revered for nothing. The battle between in-person meetings and the now-waning Covid pandemic is the source of many comeback stories around the globe. And meeting in person— while having been substituted for the better part of two years by Zoom meetings, Hubilo gatherings, Meta get-togethers and conversations of all sorts on ever more video conferencing platforms—just can’t stop winning.

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How Destination Marketers Can Leverage Longer Short-Term Rentals

Advanced Travel and Tourism

With websites like Airbnb, STRs have boomed in popularity. And with a few taps on a smartphone, anyone can schedule days, weeks, or months at a rental in their target destinations. As Globest reported, STR listings are expected to grow faster in 2022 than in the previous ten years. So clearly, now is the time to make the most of your short-term rentals — and encourage travelers to stay at them longer.

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A Show of Hands Can Make Video Meetings More Productive

Convene by PCMA

Paul D. Hills of University College London and one of the authors of a study on “video meeting signals,” demonstrates the nine hand gestures study participants learned to use while meeting online. (Creative Commons). When researchers at the University of Exeter and University College London taught students a set of nine hand gestures to use while meeting online, some signals — like holding two thumbs up to show agreement or approval — were familiar and intuitive.

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How Destinations Can Help Meeting Planners Weather Challenging Situations  

Skift Meetings

Skift Take: Strikes, acts of terrorism, or extreme weather, as demonstrated this week by the wrath of Hurricane Ian, are potential disruptors when a group gathers. What can cities do to help event planners when disruption hits? — Paul Cook Read the Complete Story On Skift Meetings.

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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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MICE Associations to meet at Cvent CONNECT Europe from 4 – 6 Oct

Travel Daily Media

The post MICE Associations to meet at Cvent CONNECT Europe from 4 – 6 Oct appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Cvent has shared the preliminary list of MICE associations and membership groups that will participate in The BIG Community Conversation panel on Thursday 6 October at the company’s annual conference; Cvent CONNECT Europe.

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Supplier Highlight: Fox Hosts “Thanks A Bunch Month”

Fox World Travel

Fox World Travel’s VP of Supplier Solutions, Mike Heck provides his Business Travel update for October 2022. TSA Throughput Numbers Continue to Rise With the change in seasons, we say goodbye to an incredibly busy summer of both business and vacation travel and prepare to jump into an even busier fall. TSA checkpoint travel numbers […]. The post Supplier Highlight: Fox Hosts “Thanks A Bunch Month” appeared first on Fox World Travel.

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The Most User-Friendly Email Marketing Platforms for Event Professionals 2022

InEvent

You’ve identified how effective email marketing can be for your business. Over the years, it has evolved more than most business owners expected it to do so. However, a common trap most businesses fall into is choosing which email platform they should use. There are thousands of email platforms to use, but it doesn’t necessarily … Post <strong>The Most User-Friendly Email Marketing Platforms for Event Professionals 2022</strong> showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Everything You Should Know if You’re Considering a Month-to-Month Rental Agreement

Redfin

If you’re a tenant looking for convenience and flexibility, a month-to-month lease might be a good fit for you. This type of lease commits you to only a month at a time and allows you to cancel the lease at any point. There’s no loss of security deposit and no other penalties for canceling your lease as long as you give your landlord 30 days advance notice of your intent to move.

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How to Increase Civic Engagement in Your Community With a Voter Registration Party

Eventbrite

This fall, voters across the country will head to the ballot box and elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 out of 100 Senators, and countless elected officials in their local and state governments. From Congress down to your local government, access to healthcare, the way communities are policed, and how this […].

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The 10 Fastest-Growing Cities in Missouri

Redfin

When you think of Missouri, the Gateway Arch, barbecue, or the St. Louis Cardinals probably come to mind. “The Show-Me-State” is home to around 6.1 million people spread across many wonderful cities like Kansas City , Springfield, and St. Louis. If you are thinking of making the move to Missouri or simply want to learn more about the state, we’ve got you covered.

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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 Increase Voter Turnout in Your Community With a Party at the Polls

Eventbrite

This fall, voters across the country will head to the ballot box and elect all 435 members of the House of Representatives, 35 out of 100 Senators, and countless elected officials in their local and state governments. From Congress down to your local government, access to healthcare, the way communities are policed, and how this […].

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7 Best Hybrid Events You Should Not Miss

InEvent

We can’t say it enough, but it is a relief that the world has rolled back the Covid-19 pandemic that threatened our civilization. As we return to normalcy, event professionals seek to merge two worlds into one in how they organize events. Hybrid events have become the new cool. The experiences garnered from organizing virtual … Post 7 Best Hybrid Events You Should Not Miss showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Why LA Is in a League of Its Own for Medical Meetings

Convene by PCMA

Los Angeles welcomes medical meetings of all sizes with an acclaimed health sciences community, top-tier venues, and creative spaces for discovery. Los Angeles has long been known as a capital of creativity, but that tendency to think outside of the box extends beyond the traditionally creative fields that so many Angelenos work in. LA’s innovative nature also manifests itself in the medical, pharmaceutical, and life sciences industries, where health professionals are consistently challenging th

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Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Offers a ‘City Within a City’ for Groups

Convene by PCMA

Since opening in 2005, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre has amassed more than 200 awards, including an AIPC Innovation Award from the International Association of Convention Centres. Planners looking to the ASEAN region for their next meeting or event should look to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre offers the complete package for meetings, conventions, and events.

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Ait-Ben-Haddou: Morocco’s famous Ksar

Global DMC Alliance

The post Ait-Ben-Haddou: Morocco’s famous Ksar appeared first on GDA - Global DMC Alliance.

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