Thu.Jul 21, 2022

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TWT: American Airlines Is in the Money, Sonic ‘Boom’ at United

Smart Meetings

Editor’s note : This Week in Travel (TWT) is your essential guide to smoothing the road from here to there for your attendees and yourself. American Airlines Claims Return to Profitability. In its second-quarter 2022 financial statement, American Airlines reported a historic return to profit, based on a second-quarter net income of $476 million and second-quarter revenue of $13.4 billion, representing a 12.2% increase over the same period in 2019, despite flying with what American says was 8.5%

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Menu Trends Event Planners Need to Know

BCD Meetings & Events

Food fads come and go, but trends find their footing and evolve. How are corporate event planners hitting the sweet spot today? They’re designing event menus that are culturally relevant, creative, practical, and sustainable. Sounds like a lot of ground to cover in one menu? Not so! Overall, the primary menu trend that we’re seeing (and loving) is that inclusivity is everything.

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Destinations Skill-up to Support Meetings Industry Advances

Smart Meetings

Diversity, sustainability and violent crime were on the agenda for Destinations International Annual Convention 2022 in Toronto, Canada, this week along with a host of other social issues destination marketing organizations are taking on as they emerge from Covid empowered to address a larger mission of getting heads in beds. More than 1,300 representatives from convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) across North America and the world (600 of them first-time attendees) started arriving last week

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4 Great Reasons to Host Your Next Meeting in Greater Lansing

Convene by PCMA

Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau pulls out the stops with their drive to make Greater Lansing a top-notch meeting and tourism destination. Why do meeting planners keep returning to mid-Michigan? Because when it comes to events, Greater Lansing is known for going the extra mile. Plus, the Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau (GLCVB) is always on hand to provide teams with their complimentary, dedicated support.

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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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Canada Resumes Random COVID Testing for Vaccinated Travelers

Business Traveler USA

Testing was paused last month as the process moved to off-airport locations to relieve congestion. Health officials in Canada have restarted mandatory random COVID-19 testing for fully vaccinated travelers arriving by air. Testing was paused last month as the testing process was moved to off-airport locations in an effort to relieve congestion inside terminals.

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5 Ways DMOs and EDOs Should Streamline Efforts

DCI

Tourism marketing and economic development marketing are not the same – we know. DCI has built a reputation on uniquely understanding both spaces. But there are opportunities for synergy that are too often overlooked in communities worldwide – especially with new trends like bolder, more aggressive talent attraction efforts. While this is not a brand new conversation, it’s one that’s worth repeating, especially as communities emerging from the global pandemic work diligently to rebuild their app

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11 States (and Cities) That Pay You to Move There

Redfin

The pandemic ushered in a new era of remote work, and as a result, more and more people are no longer tied to an office. With the prospect of living in the city of your dreams becoming that much more attainable, you may have done your research and narrowed down the cities you plan on scoping out. But before you make a snap decision and pack up for the road, did you know that some cities and states have created incentive programs for relocation?

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InEvent Launches Integration with HubSpot CRM

InEvent

InEvent, the leading provider of audiovisual solutions and tools to manage enterprise events and broadcasts, today announced a new integration with HubSpot. The integration with HubSpot, a globally recognized customer relationship management (CRM) provider, will empower InEvent users to sync their HubSpot data with the platform. HubSpot is popular with InEvent clients and its integration … Post InEvent Launches Integration with HubSpot CRM showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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Hidden Gems in Philadelphia: 17 Under-the-Radar Spots You Can’t Miss

Redfin

Regarded as “The City of Brotherly Love,” Philadelphia, PA is best known for its rich history, world-famous cheesesteaks, and vibrant art and music culture. While there are many famous attractions to check out like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and the LOVE statue, there are also many lesser-known hidden gems that only a local would know about.

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As European Airports Cap Flights, Which Airports Are the Worst for Delays?

Business Traveler USA

Frankfurt leads other European airports with the highest percentage of flights canceled. Frankfurt Airport, Germany’s busiest air hub, has announced a cap on its flight operations, limiting takeoffs and landings to 88 per hour. The move is the latest in a string of capacity restrictions at European airports aimed at reducing disruption from delays and cancelations that have plagued air travel across the continent this summer.

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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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New to Indy? Locals Recommend Unique Things to Do in Indianapolis

Redfin

There are plenty of reasons to move to Indianapolis. The largest city in Indiana offers the benefits of living in a major city while maintaining a little small-town charm. Countless unique activities allow newcomers to immerse themselves in their new city. So whether you just bought a home in Broad Ripple or are thinking of renting an apartment in Carmel , you’re guaranteed to find something fun and exciting to do. .

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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. The Ultimate Guide to Nailing the ‘Tell Me About Yourself’ Interview Question. Everyone asks it, yet we’re all caught by surprise. Fast Company offers 12 key steps to avoid that interview stress, including incorporating “This is important because…” into your response to reinforce what you want your interviewer to remember abo

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How to stream from your phone to TV: A step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android users

InEvent

If you are like some of us who enjoy a better viewing experience, you would appreciate knowing how to stream content from your phone to TV. You may view images, watch movies, videos, music, and photos, play games, watch online TV shows, use applications, and much more if you know how to do this. It … Post How to stream from your phone to TV: A step-by-step guide for iPhone and Android users showed as first in InEvent Blog.

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People on the Move

Convene by PCMA

Your colleagues are on the move, find out who is going where. Suzanne Bajek. Suzanne Bajek recently joined Visit Salt Lake as its new national sales manager for the Northeast region. Bajek has more than 30 years of experience in hospitality sales and most recently worked with Mohegan Sun Resort. She will be based out of Connecticut. John Giantonio. The Space Coast Office of Tourism has hired John Giantonio as its new deputy director.

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in PICTURES - Breathtaking Vistas To Investigate

inVOYAGE

If you ever needed a reminder that the world we live in is astonishingy beautiful, diverse and worthy of exploration, this incredible collection of photographs from our inVOYAGE community is surely a less than subtle nudge. From sunsets on wide open landscapes, to cityscapes with rugged natural backdrops, it’s a great tribute of just how much there is out there to see and experience.

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Vienna Venture that Helps Elderly Bakers ‘Learned From Scratch’

Convene by PCMA

A group of grannies work in the kitchen of the Vollpension cafe located in Vienna’s 1st district. Vollpension helps elderly residents supplement their incomes — and enrich their social lives — by employing them as bakers at its cafes. (Photos courtesy of Vollpension). Jaimé Bennett, PCMA’s regional director of EMEA, was taken on a tour of small businesses during her first site visit in Vienna earlier this year.

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in THE NEWS July

inVOYAGE

This latest round up of our community’s initiatives from around the world is sure to get the pulse racing this summer. From sky high adventures to exciting opportunities to get up close with the natural world, there are some stunning experiences on offer and impressive conservation projects underway, as shown by the passionate beekeepers of Ulusaba resort.

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7 Reasons Why People Are Moving to Texas

Redfin

Whether it’s a friend working in the tech industry or an aunt or uncle looking for warmer weather and fewer wildfires, there’s a good chance that you know someone who’s thinking about moving to Texas. There’s no doubt that Texas has become a relocation hot spot these last few years, attracting all kinds of people. In fact, between 2010 and 2020, Texas’ population grew by nearly 4 million people, almost half of which were people migrating to Texas from another state or abroad.

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A Few of Our Favourite Beach Resorts

inVOYAGE

Indulge your sense of wanderlust as you journey with us on this voyage to the most stunning beaches from around the world. We’ve teamed up with our inVOYAGE community to present you with this diverse selection of luxury beach resorts. Turn ‘travel envy’ up to max by picking one of these unique venues for your next incentive destination. MAURICIA BEACHCOMBER RESORT AND SPA – MAURITIUS Sitting on the beautiful, sun-drenched northern coast of Mauritius and offering a choice of 236 rooms and one vil

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Adobe Houses: A Southwestern, Sustainable, and Stylish Home

Redfin

Ancient in its origins, Southwestern in style, and uniquely suited to hot and dry climates, the adobe house has truly stood the test of time. With its roots traceable to the Indigenous Pueblo peoples of the American southwest, the adobe house and adobe building method is a sustainable option for those in similar climates. To help you get a better idea of what an adobe house is made of, what it’s like to live in one, and where you can find these homes – we’ve got you covered.

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Who's News for July 21, 2022

Special Events

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02 Press Release 2022

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FAQs from prospective EHL Bachelor students

EHL Insights

EHL Senior Recruitment Manager, Louise Pitcher, shares with us the most frequently asked questions that prospective EHL Bachelor students are likely to enquire about during their first round of research into this renowned 'BOSC' program.

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Layoffs and Fresh Investments in Virtual Meeting Platforms Mark Next Stage in Streaming Evolution

Smart Meetings

A long-anticipated reckoning after the boom of investment in virtual meeting platforms during Covid and an aggressive return to in-person events has sent many streaming platform companies scrambling to position themselves in the best light for a possible looming merger and acquisition season. For some companies such as Bizzabo and Hopin, that has resulted in substantial layoffs—30% of staff in the case of U.S. and Israel-based Bizzabo and almost the same percentage in two rounds for the more tha

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What Happens When Women Lead

Convene by PCMA

Kerry Painter (from left), T. Taubie Motlhabane, Cynthia Serrano, and Kathleen Warden are four of more than a dozen leaders at convention centers interviewed for our series on female leadership. I hope you’re reading Senior Editor Jen Dienst’s ongoing series of interviews with women leaders at convention centers , a part of the industry which has been led mostly by men.

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in CONVERSATION - Fiona Thompson, Ulterior Events

inVOYAGE

Inside incentives - what’s changed in 20 years? Clue: it’s less than you think! by Ulterior Events Director, Fiona Thompson. Travel's been my passion for as long as I can remember. So much so, that at the age of 17, I arranged for my first work experience placement to be at a company called Teamwork Travel Management, an incentive agency where I started to learn the ropes of what makes a great group incentive.