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“Scuba Diving Without Going to the Sea”

Smart Meetings

Music to support ocean conservation as well as meetings’ moods. Many people find tranquility in music. Curating the perfect playlist or discovering a new song both stimulates the brain and allows us to find better concentration and focus. The benefits of music are undeniable and therefore music is a staple part of every meeting, conference and convention.

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Are you seeing NY, LA, Chicago as top markets in your Google Analytics?

Advanced Travel and Tourism

If you’re like most of our partners, you’ve seen a few odd markets jump to the top of your Google Analytics. We’ve seen DMAs (Designated Market Area) like Chicago, New York, and even LA skyrocket to the top. In some cases, one or more of these may be a target market for you, but with most tourism organizations in the southeast, it is not. Even if it is a target market for you, it is not usually the top market for site traffic. .

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7 International Travel Tips for the Business Traveler

Traveler's Q

When many travel outside of the United States for the first time, it can be an overwhelming experience. A corporate traveler will have to handle this culture shock while also attending to their business tasks. We have gotten together this list of travel tips that will help you out on your next international business travel trip. The post 7 International Travel Tips for the Business Traveler appeared first on Traveler's Q.

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How to Maximize Team Cohesion with Different Personalities and Work Styles

Best Corporate Events

When it comes to the performance of work teams, “our diversity is our strength” isn’t just a slogan. Dozens of research studies over time have shown that diverse teams are smarter , increase financial returns to the organization, and perform 30% better than homogeneous teams. Diversity and inclusion are often thought of in racial or ethnic terms, but also include diversity of approaches and perspectives.

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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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5 Lessons Strategists Would Share About Digital Paid Media Campaigns, If You Let Them

DCI

Do we really need to talk about the secrets of digital media campaigns anymore? For destinations worldwide, it’s clear that traditional advertising – TV spots, printed sponsored content, print ads – are not the way of the future. If you’re reading this blog post – online – surely you already know that the internet is, you know, here. Digital advertising works because it creates new opportunities for destinations, connecting them to audiences in more engaging and efficient ways.

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What’s at the Heart of ‘Zoom Fatigue’

Convene by PCMA

New research shows that the number of hours spent in virtual meetings isn’t the main cause of “Zoom fatigue.” You might have been in an online meeting recently — or led one yourself — where everyone was encouraged to turn their web cameras on in order to create a sense of community. But for some participants, being on camera may have the opposite effect, according to results of a study published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.

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Overcoming Obstacles at Mexico City’s Centro Citibanamex

Convene by PCMA

Mexico City’s Centro Citibanamex opened in 2002 and has seen a wide range of events come through its doors, from international conferences to exhibitions. It also served as a hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. Toni Gamez, executive director at Centro Citibanamex in Mexico City, runs one of the largest convention facilities in Latin America. Later this month, from Aug. 24-25, the center will once again host IBTM Americas, which has met there since 2015.

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August 2022 NewsNet

FICP

Did You Know. Did you know that FICP offers an 18-month membership option? If you or someone you know would benefit from an FICP membership, there's no better time than now to join! With.

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Reports Point to Meetings Industry Recovery

Convene by PCMA

Corporate event marketers convened at CEMA Summit 2022 — the largest turnout in CEMA’s history — July 31-Aug. 2, at the JW Marriott in Nashville, Tennessee. Corporate events are leading the events industry recovery, according to research by Knowland. (Two Dudes Photo). In recent weeks, new data has emerged showing that the meetings industry may be heading towards a full recovery.

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August 2022 NewsNet

FICP

Did You Know. Did you know that FICP offers an 18-month membership option? If you or someone you know would benefit from an FICP membership, there's no better time than now to join! With.

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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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Here’s What It’s Like to Take a Long-Haul Business-Class Flight on the Lufthansa A350

Business Traveler USA

Check-in. Having checked in online, I headed to the business-class bag drop. The staffing crisis is visible at many points in aviation, and I assume Lufthansa’s Munich operation at midday on a Tuesday is one of them. Only four business-class desks were open at this large hub, so a simple bag drop took 20 minutes of waiting and about 20 seconds. of processing.

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The Hotelier’s Complete Guide to Google Hotel Reviews

Hotel Engine

When travelers begin planning for a trip, they often start by consulting Google to find and compare relevant hotels. This is because Google hotel reviews offer a comprehensive overview of each hotel. From the star rating and room availability to customer reviews and hotel details, Google has become the most popular hotel review platform. In today’s in-depth guide, you’ll learn why Google is overtaking other popular review platforms and how reviews impact your hotel.

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RTSP Streaming- Using Real Time Streaming Protocol for your events in 2022

InEvent

RTSP streaming – While creating engaging content is key. A piece of content is only as important as the communication channel deployed for transmission, particularly for video content delivery. A great way to capture the attention of your viewers from the get-go is through high-quality streaming provision. It’s not enough to tell a good story; … Post RTSP Streaming- Using Real Time Streaming Protocol for your events in 2022 showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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News for Professionals: Career Advice and Ideas

Convene by PCMA

We get it, you’re busy. So, the Convene editors have curated the latest tips and trends in the world of work for you. Take a look at what caught our eye this past week. How Actually Taking a Lunch Break Can Boost Your Productivity. A new report by corporate foodservice provider ezCater found that one in 10 employees, whether working remotely or in the office, never take a break away from their desks for lunch, despite it later boosting productivity, writes WorkLife.

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10 Retail Activation Ideas to Get Your Store Ready for Fall

Eventbrite

COVID-19 shifted consumerism, making online shopping the preferred choice since 2020. Now, in a landscape where online shopping is the number one way for consumers to buy goods, there’s a growing need for store owners to offer their potential customers an enhanced experience. Through events, retailers have found creative ways to attract customers and ultimately […].

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August 2022 NewsNet

FICP

Did You Know. Did you know that FICP offers an 18-month membership option? If you or someone you know would benefit from an FICP membership, there's no better time than now to join! With.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. David Duncan. Explore St. Louis has hired David Duncan as chief sales officer. In this role, Duncan will use his more than 30 years of sales and marketing leadership experience to ensure Explore St. Louis continues its upward trajectory in attracting meetings and conventions to the region.

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Photo Gallery: The Opening Night Party

Special Events

To help get you excited for next year's event (happening March 27-30 in Orlando) lets take a look back at the Opening Night Party!

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Reach Out and Get Results with this Conference Speaker Checklist

Eventbrite

Securing speakers is an iterative process. Follow these simple steps to build a relationship with candidates and get their commitment.

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How To Grow Channel Partner Engagement, Motivation & Mindshare

ITA Group

How To Grow Channel Partner Engagement, Motivation & Mindshare. Partner mindshare and motivation can be fickle—partners have a lot on their minds and many vendor programs to juggle on a weekly basis. Channel program owners’ initiatives must stand out from the crowd to capture partner attention. In recently commissioned research from Forrester , partner owners and their reps said one of their biggest deterrents for joining a vendor program is how confusing (or nonexistent) tracking of goals and p

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How to Set Up a Hassle-free Online Registration Experience for Your Attendees

Eventtia

When planning any event, in-person, virtual, or hybrid alike, ensuring optimal registration and ticketing process is always crucial. No matter how perfect you’ve planned your event: the best venue, the best virtual platform, the best keynote speaker to headline the event, and so on, it won’t be a successful event unless you can get enough attendees to register for the event.