Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

U.S. Travel Association Says Airlines in the United States Are Sub-Par In a new quarterly press conference launched today , the U.S. Travel Association’s videotaped presentation included findings from a new Ipsos Poll field survey: The air travel experience is sub-par for nearly half of Americans: Just one in 10 Americans who have flown by air (13%) rate their overall travel experience as excellent while nearly half (45%) rate it as average or below average Crowds and congestion, flight delays o

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Endless Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Event goals are what you aim to achieve before, during, and after your event, and they impact almost everything event professionals do. So what happens when you crush your goals? Well, Ana A. reached out and asked precisely this. She says, “Say an event was successful, reached all goals and objectives, and made the host more money. What would you say the next step for the event is?

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Smart Meetings

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Fairfax County, Virginia is the ideal place to hold your next meeting, conference, convention, or special event. Our proximity to Washington, D.C. , our unique attractions , and our affordable pricing make us the best event value in the National Capital region. Visit Fairfax is not only committed to helping you find the perfect meeting venue but also has the expertise within our team to make that happen.

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Hotel Engine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Hotel Engine is pleased to welcome the newest C-level executive to our leadership team: Chief Technical Officer Keith Zoellner. A seasoned tech leader, Keith comes to Hotel Engine most recently from DISCO, a SaaS company in the legal space. After an eight-year tenure marked by explosive growth, Keith decided to move on to make an impact at another fast-scaling organization.

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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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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The American Society of Anesthesiologists’ ANESTHESIOLOGY 2022 was held in person in New Orleans. (Courtesy of ASA) Convene editors reached out to a handful of organizations to see how they are incorporating lessons learned from the ways the pandemic affected their audiences, stakeholders, and members into their go-forward strategies. This is the first in a series of stories from the January/February issue of Convene.

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Travel Daily Media

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The post PATA DMC 2023 concludes successfully in Nepal appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Nepal Chapter organized the first-of-its-kind event, the Destination Marketing Conclave (DMC 2023) in Eastern Nepal (Province 1) to explore, promote, discuss and exchange ideas on promoting Province 1 as a promising tourism destination.

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DCI

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Few travelers think about how route developments affect their choice to land in your destination. They search flights and book the cheapest or most convenient ones, but airport authorities and DMOs know that it’s a lot more complicated than that. Careful negotiations and planning go into the decision for a carrier to make it all the way to your local airport.

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Travel Pulse

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The U.S. government is working to make booking travel more transparent.

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EHL Insights

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

With the travel and tourism industry facing significant challenges, hospitality business schools such as EHL are reinventing hospitality education to ensure it evolves with the times and echoes the future of the hospitality industry. How? Well, in simple terms, it’s all about people. As EHL enters a new era, here’s why we’re nurturing a very special human-centric culture – let’s call it the EHL spirit – to ensure that the next generation of hospitality leaders is prepared to meet the challenges

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Travel Pulse

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The travel association is working to improve the industry.

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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.

Brightspot Incentive Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The past few years have brought with them an ever-changing landscape, no matter your business or industry. A new year means a fresh start – whether you’re planning to introduce a new channel incentive program or sales incentive program , looking to increase loyalty within your channel, or need tools to help revamp and refocus your current program. Based on industry trends, our experts have collaborated to create a list of expected trends and actionable To-Do’s for the upcoming year.

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Hotel Engine

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

At Hotel Engine, we’re truly customer obsessed — which means that we’re always listening to our members’ feedback and making improvements to the platform to better meet their needs. In 2022, that meant more flexibility, more self-serve convenience and more support for the way we travel now, including the increasingly blurred lines between business and personal trips.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Christine Lawson Christine Lawson has been named president and CEO of Discover Santa Clara. Lawson has more than 30 years of travel industry experience, including executive and senior vice president positions with Aparium Hotel Group, Cvent, Loews Hotels, and Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

There are plenty of ways to experience the world on foot but head up 3,000ft and you’ll see the world in an entirely different lens. Think you’ve seen the Great Migration to the Masai Mara? You haven't experienced it until you’ve heard the wind whistle and felt the trees shake from the hounding hooves beneath your feet! Already visited the Azores? Okay, but have you flown through its volcanoes.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This year, PCMA’s 20 in Their Twenties program honors its 10th class of exceptional young leaders in the business events industry. Class member Laura Caprioli, acting business events manager at VisitBritain/VisitEngland, shares what she has learned about herself and the industry during the industry’s continued time of uncertainty. What have you learned about yourself — and the industry — during the past few years of uncertainty?

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Nothing quite beats the feeling of turning your phone to flight mode, buckling up and relaxing back into your headrest after weeks of stress, deadlines and back-to-back event planning. And that’s where travel logistics companies can really help take off some of the load. With over 20 years of experience, All About Flights is a highly regarded UK-owned company specialising in air travel logistics and providing tailored solutions for every scenario.

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Convene by PCMA

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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 to Show Your Personality in a Job Search (and Why It’s Important) Skills and experience are important factors when it comes to being hired for a job. You might be surprised to learn, however, that personality ranks third among hiring managers’ considerations.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Emma Hardy Operations Director, The Collective by BCD Meetings & Events The face of incentives has changed enormously across the last few years. Whilst luxury trips to far flung destinations are still an enticing reward, many planners are looking for ways incentives can better align to their overall CSR policies. Itineraries are now just as likely to include experiences that give back to the environment or local community as high-end luxury treats.

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Redfin

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Springfield, Massachusetts, is a city that is rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Located in the Pioneer Valley region of Massachusetts, Springfield has a variety of unique experiences to offer all its residents. From exploring the birthplace of basketball to discovering the local arts scene, there are many things to do in Springfield that are unique and exciting.

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inVOYAGE

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

inVOYAGE are delighted to announce the newest update to their Marbella program with the addition of professional Change agent and speaker Chris Hirst - previous CEO Havas Creative Group and author of the book “No Bullsh*t Leadership”. After more than a decade in CEO positions Chris now dedicates his time to helping others drive success, dipping into his own first-hand experience delivering record growth at Havas Creative Group and Grey Group UK and working directly with the world’s biggest busin

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Tourism Tiger

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

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Special Events

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Special Events business news

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Global DMC Alliance

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

The post Copenhagen the World Capital of Architecture appeared first on GDA - Global DMC Alliance.

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