Smart Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

Events and communications professionals were forced to innovate under the immense pressure of the pandemic. Companies around the world successfully adapted their operations to produce ever-improving hybrid and online events that made sure people could continue to connect as restrictions came into force. Now, it’s vital that the industry continues to strive for events that create environments, which foster communication with no barriers and enhance connectivity.

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MeetingsNet

MAY 9, 2022

One hike will help fund a convention center rebuild, while another will help build a new football stadium. But one city is actually looking to reduce its levy. Late April was a popular time for revisiting the hotel tax in several meetings-heavy cities. First, Nashville got the go-ahead from Tennessee state legislators to raise its hotel-motel tax by one percent, which will bring the total to six percent once Governor Bill Lee signs the bill.

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Conferences that Work

MAY 9, 2022

Picture the renowned senior consultant breezing into the gleaming corporate HQ of Fortune 500 MegaCorp, for a well-paid gig advising C-suite executives. Now, picture the newly-hired janitor who spends their evenings mopping & vacuuming floors, cleaning restrooms, and emptying trash and recycling cans in a small MegaCorp branch office. Who has more power, the consultant or the janitor?

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Best Corporate Events

MAY 9, 2022

On Thursday, May 5, 100 employees from Dominion Energy gathered in Chester, Virginia to build 22 wheelchairs for disabled veterans and low-income residents in the community. They had a great time, contributed to two great causes, and enhanced their relationships with coworkers through collaboration. In this video from WTRV-CBS6 , photojournalist Chris Jenkins hears from Dina Takhchi, Chair, Dominion Energy Diversity Council about the activity and the plans to donate 11 of the wheelchairs to Chap

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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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Stova

MAY 9, 2022

When Should My Event Be Hybrid? A hybrid event helps combine virtual and in-person elements for a cohesive and connected event that can draw many attendees. However, many businesses don't know when a hybrid event might be best. Understanding the strengths and formats of hybrid events can help your company determine whether they might help optimize your next conference.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2022

Responses to our latest survey suggest the business events industry is returning to in-person events, like Destination Showcase during Business Events Industry Week in late March. (EPNAC Photography & Video). Perhaps the 580 planners and suppliers who participated in Convene ’s latest COVID-19 Recovery Dashboard in mid-April (399 and 181, respectively) were primed to lean into their emotional side.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2022

Efua Amissah-Aggrey, the first graduate of Columbus’ Diversity Apprentice Program, speaks at a luncheon after completing her apprenticeship. She now works as the customer experience programs coordinator at the Columbus Regional Airport Authority. (Courtesy Experience Columbus). Before Shannon Jones became the director of diversity, equity, and inclusion programming for Experience Columbus, she worked in education, earning a Ph.D. in higher education from Ohio State University.

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I-Meet

MAY 9, 2022

As travel restrictions ease and in-person meetings are on the increase, industry experts have begun using the term “compression” to describe the demand on available space by multiple groups. “The return of in-per.

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Skift Meetings

MAY 9, 2022

Looking for ways to make your hybrid program more fun, engaging, and accessible? Your event tech toolbox is bigger than you think. Learn the latest tips and tricks for bringing your audience into the action. When event organizers think about engagement, some of the usual suspects likely jump to mind — interactive chat features for […]. The post How to Make Your Hybrid Events More Fun, Accessible, and Engaging by WebEx Events (formerly Socio) appeared first on [link].

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Travel Daily News

MAY 9, 2022

Buyers from London Stock Exchange Group, Lush, Siemens, Barclays, Capgemini, Fidelity International, Paraxel, Leonardo UK, Merck and DXC Technology among those confirmed to speak.

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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.

Eventtia

MAY 9, 2022

Throughout 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 quarantine and social distancing policies have forced many enterprises and event organizers to replace the canceled in-person events with virtual events, which caused a major increase in popularity for virtual events all over the world. Soon enough, however, many event organizers realized how virtual events do have their own advantages and are not merely replacements for their in-person counterparts.

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Interface Tourism Spain

MAY 9, 2022

The influence of fuel prices on travel in 2022. All the news Back to newsroom. In the lead up to the 2022 European summer, after two years of pandemic restrictions, it was expected that tourism and travel statistics would be reaching similar numbers to those of 2019. However, recent global events, such as the invasion of Ukraine, have affected the travel plans of European tourists.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2022

The sleek and modern SwissTech Convention Center in Lausanne, Switzerland is one of the largest convention facilities in the Lake Geneva region. The business events industry, at large, is comprised of women — 77 percent , according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But some spaces are quite the opposite, particularly facility management, where just 21 percent are women , according to the U.S.

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Eventbrite

MAY 9, 2022

In Heart of Gathering, we shine a light on event creators who bring together niche communities and share their passions with the world. Take a look at the story behind each creator, and see how their passions have helped them find and build their unique community. Watch SoulfulofNoise’s full story below. On a warm March […].

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BCD Meetings & Events

MAY 9, 2022

For many of us within the meetings and events industry, our passion for bringing people together and building human connection is what drives us. Days are spent creating moments that spark collaboration with co-workers, clients and suppliers to craft perfect experiences. This has always meant site visits, brainstorming sessions and the occasional happy hour - all in person.

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Eventbrite

MAY 9, 2022

Without community, there would be no events. But it takes work to foster a loyal, consistent group of people who return to your events again and again. During Eventbrite’s RECONVENE Sessions event Squad Goals: Cultivating a Loyal Event Community, three expert community builders and event organizers shared how they built — and continue to maintain […].

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Global DMC partners

MAY 9, 2022

Hungary has a wealth of culture and history that influences the country and its culture through today. The country’s landscapes are gentle and charming, and the buildings one can find across the country are impressive and stunning. Architecturally Hungary is a treasure chest, offering everything.

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Creative Group Inc

MAY 9, 2022

Or why NOW is precisely the right time to launch an inaugural incentive program. A few months ago, our team was in a discovery meeting with a manufacturing client. We discussed the usual benefits of an incentive program strategy – solving a business problem such as increasing revenue, recognizing and rewarding your top sellers, keeping up with competition in your market, etc.

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Travel Daily News

MAY 9, 2022

AI-driven personalisation specialist bd4travel expands beyond travel and rebrands to BD4.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2022

“There’s no question that the past few years changed our lives forever — changed the way we work and most importantly, why we work.” — Mariana Atencio, journalist, author, and CEMA Summit Keynote speaker. For Mariana Atencio, being true to herself is the key to her success — in business, in life, and in times of adversity. The Peabody award–winning journalist, author, and business professional will show CEMA Summit attendees how to lead with their own sense of authenticity during her

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Redfin

MAY 9, 2022

Whether you’re looking for your first apartment in Los Angeles, CA , or starting fresh in a new city like Chicago, IL , the quest to land the perfect pad is an exciting journey that may involve a few unexpected twists and turns. Gather the necessary paperwork you need to quickly complete the apartment application process and pay the required fees to secure your new apartment.

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Convene by PCMA

MAY 9, 2022

Lois Stratemeier, CAE, was inducted into the Events Industry Council Hall of Leaders in 1997. Lois Stratemeier, a pioneer in the business events industry, passed away on March 30 at the age of 90. Stratemeier started as a clerk in the meetings department at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, eventually becoming the head of the department and managing 300 meetings a year.

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