Endless Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

Last week, the Event Tech Podcast hosted Kyle Kocinski as a guest of honor and went over event technology trends and predictions for 2022. Today, the dynamic tech duo picks up where they left off last week, focusing on one 2022 event trend in particular: mergers and acquisitions in the event technology world. It all started in 2020 and continued with full steam head in 2021: we saw huge investments in event platforms and multi-billion dollar valuations of some of the largest players in the field

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EHL Insights

JANUARY 24, 2022

Reducing food waste is a global, multidimensional challenge, but what can hotels, restaurants and hospitality schools specifically do to be more mindful of its role in educating the future generations? Addressing the food waste challenge requires both a paradigmatic change toward food and a swift change in how food waste is managed in businesses and educational institutions.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Promenade was the hub of Convening Leaders 2022 at Caesars Forum, offering networking spots, sponsor activations, and the Work Lounge sponsored by Visit Indy. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Recently, our team got together for a strategy session and put on our design-thinking hats. We brainstormed what a hub should deliver from an attendee point of view.

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Skift Meetings

JANUARY 24, 2022

The push for net-zero emissions is driving up the price of carbon offsets, with their market value more than tripling over the past six months. A new approach called carbon pricing may help the event industry respond. Here’s how it works. While increased demand for eco-conscious products can sometimes push down costs by allowing economies […].

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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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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 24, 2022

Frontier Airlines has announced the addition of two new airports to its network, Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) in Houston. The low-cost carrier is also inaugurating 13 new nonstop routes originating from two new airports. New routes from Midway include daily service to Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Ontario, CA, Phoenix, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando, plus four-time weekly service to Trenton, NJ.

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Special Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

You need to provide employees with a detailed outline of what they’re expected to do, how they’ll do it, and when it needs to be completed.

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Travel Pulse

JANUARY 24, 2022

The country is rolling back many of its coronavirus-related restrictions.

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Redfin

JANUARY 24, 2022

A healthy, green lawn goes a long way in giving your home major curb appeal. However, maintaining a beautiful lawn can often be a difficult task. Every lawn is different, and with so many different variables to consider, it’s easy to find yourself facing some common lawn care problems. Luckily, you can use these easy lawn care tips to keep your yard looking fresh year-round.

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Travel Daily News

JANUARY 24, 2022

An integral member of the NPIPB team since 1989, Davis brings vast experience from within the leisure travel market, and in her new role she will support the organization’s entire destination’s marketing efforts.

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Redfin

JANUARY 24, 2022

Picture this – a European villa in a warm seaside town, surrounded by ocean views, a patio, and large windows that seemingly pulls in the landscape around you into your home. With arched windows, wrought-iron details, and a blend of warm-toned, tiled roofs, the Mediterranean style house stands out amongst the many popular home styles across the US.

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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.

BCD Meetings & Events

JANUARY 24, 2022

Progress can be difficult, but we have slowly but surely seen a change for the better in Asia Pacific. At times it has felt like we’re in a bit of a tug-of war with COVID-19, managing constantly changing regulations by market where the ability to deliver face-to-face meetings is controlled. Optimism, however, is growing with increased vaccination rates and booster shots.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 24, 2022

IHG Hotels and Resorts has signed deals for 11 new properties in Spain and Portugal across five of the hotel group’s brands. Three of the signings are for IHG’s extended stay Staybridge Suites, including the first for the brand in Portugal, the 135-room Staybridge Suites Carcavelos. The other two properties in Spain are the 105-suite Staybridge Suites Malaga, and the 119-suite Staybridge Suites Porto.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

You’ve heard of big-name cities like Tokyo and Osaka, but have you considered other wonderfully unique destinations for conventions in Japan? Join us for a peek into why these destinations and venues inspire creativity and innovation. . Learner Outcomes: The audience will see examples of how JNTO and DMCs can support and facilitate their conventions in Japan.

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I-Meet

JANUARY 24, 2022

Airlines Expect Minimal Disruptions Thanks to Delayed 5G Activation… [link].

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Redfin

JANUARY 24, 2022

The new year is the perfect time to give our homes a makeover. But if a full-scale renovation isn’t in the books, giving your space a fresh coat of paint can do wonders to instantly upgrade your home. Whether you’re looking for color inspiration to refresh a family room or putting the finishing touches on a kitchen revamp, knowing which colors to choose can be the hardest part.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

Understanding what your audiences need and want, and framing what sets your brand or event apart from others, will drive home that fear of missing out. (Jacob Slaton Photography). Since the start of the pandemic, Freeman has studied how attendee sentiments have shifted. A Freeman attendee profile conducted in October 2021 polled more than 5,400 respondents across widespread industries.

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Business Traveler USA

JANUARY 24, 2022

Business travel professionals continue to be optimistic about the long-term outlook, despite the rise of the omicron variant and inconsistent government restrictions, with corporate business travel volume expected to be higher in 2022 than it was in 2021, according to the latest survey from the Global Business Travel Association. In the 25 th poll tracking the recovery of business travel since the start of the pandemic, most GBTA members surveyed said they expect business travel volume at their

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

ESPNICX — a fully digital event — put an emphasis on the participant experience. That meant providing more compelling on-screen activities and lifelike environments. After its 30th annual meeting was held in June 2019, the European Society of Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC) team had big plans for its 2021 in-person event. It would place more emphasis on content suited for members at all levels, from senior doctors to nurses to students, and give participants plenty of networking

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Redfin

JANUARY 24, 2022

If you’re thinking of buying a house, you may be considering a condo. Condominiums, or “condos,” are a popular choice for many first-time homebuyers , homeowners looking to downsize or relocate to a place like Jacksonville, FL, and those looking to purchase a home in a bigger city like New York City, NY. . If you’re interested in condo life, there are some important considerations you need to make before you buy.

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Conferences that Work

JANUARY 24, 2022

Have you attended in-person meetings where your hallway conversations were the highlight of the event? I’ve certainly experienced my fair share, and I bet you have too. Don’t get me wrong. Hallway learning and the connections made through conversations struck up between sessions are often valuable and important. But I see meetings where hallway learning trumps a majority of, if not all, conference sessions as failures of design, rather than a fact of life.

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Convene by PCMA

JANUARY 24, 2022

When the Summit for Democracy moved to an online ‘complementary’ event, Freeman had to find a way to bring 100-plus world leaders across 22 times zones together virtually. (Courtesy Freeman). Mike Wohlitz, senior vice president of design and delivery for Freeman, is accustomed to producing high-profile events with his team — a steady stream of “Super Bowls and Olympics and amazing conventions for heart surgeons, scientists, and educators,” Wohlitz told Convene.

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