Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2021

“The reopening of California has allowed our industry to take a giant step toward recovery,” says Jay Burress, president and CEO for Visit Anaheim. A recovery it is, as Visit Anaheim in California confirmed the city has 55 events for the second half of 2021. These events will bring more than $231 million in local economic impact and generate roughly $2.9 million in tourism occupancy tax for the city.

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Endless Events

JUNE 16, 2021

Oh, what a year it has been! It seems like only yesterday our industry was facing the worst crisis in a generation. It might sound dramatic now, especially if you’re reading this in 2035. But there was a time when events as we knew it could very well have gone extinct. A worldwide pandemic that demanded lockdowns and quarantines was hardly on any event prof’s bingo card, but COVID-19 comes to show just how unprepared we all were to face this dreadful disaster.

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Travel Daily News

JUNE 16, 2021

The WWEA (World Wind Energy Association) has chosen Rimini’s Conference Centre to host the annual WWEC conference to be held from 28th to 30th June 2022.

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Eventtia

JUNE 16, 2021

Do you often find yourself scrambling to collect whatever feedback you can once you've finished planning and hosting a virtual event? If you answered "yes" then take heart, because you aren't alone. It can be tempting to put your feet up and relax after an even when, in fact, there's post-event strategy and work to be done: research shows that 75% of leads are never followed up with after an exhibition, which translates into a whole lot of wasted time on marketing and planning.

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Virtual Events Events Marketing Marketing 62

TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave

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Connect Worldwide

JUNE 16, 2021

Last week, a few of Connect Worldwide’s team members attended a webinar regarding the current hospitality and travel trends and what trends are here to… The post Latest Hospitality and Travel Trends appeared first on CWW.

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Eventtia

JUNE 16, 2021

Live events, meetings, and shows have one thing in common: everyone at the event has to get paid. That means the event coordinator, the executive, and everyone else who makes your live event get past the planning stages needs a reliable way to earn a paycheck.

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Eventtia

JUNE 16, 2021

Do you often find yourself scrambling to collect whatever feedback you can once you've finished planning and hosting a virtual event? If you answered "yes" then take heart, because you aren't alone. It can be tempting to put your feet up and relax after an even when, in fact, there's post-event strategy and work to be done: research shows that 75% of leads are never followed up with after an exhibition, which translates into a whole lot of wasted time on marketing and planning.

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Virtual Events Events Marketing Marketing 62

Travel Pulse

JUNE 16, 2021

The country is increasing vaccinations along the border.

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Travel Travel 98

Eventtia

JUNE 16, 2021

Are you wanting to keep your audience up to date on the several events you run each year? Or would you like to increase traffic to your event landing page?

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Morley

JUNE 16, 2021

The return of supersonic transport? Electric flying taxis? In this decade? It’s more likely than you think.

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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.

I-Meet

JUNE 16, 2021

This was inevitable – Serious online production becoming part of meeting process & RFP. CVENT AND ENCORE PARTNER UP.

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Smart Meetings

JUNE 16, 2021

It’s the season when hospitality avatars are sporting rainbow flags for Pride Month, but the time to be considerate of those who count themselves in the LGBTQ + community is all year long. That is why we asked Chase Brunson, CLE, Austin Bar Association sections and events manager, who is serving as director of marketing for Texas Hill Country Chapter and is a member of MPI’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for tips on how to show support in ways big and small.

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ETC Corporate

JUNE 16, 2021

The European Travel Commission (ETC) and MINDHAUS have released the report “Europeans’ attitudes towards responsible travel choices”, which examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Europeans’ travel choices. The report reveals the opinion of travellers regarding the importance of sustainability for their travel experiences, seasonal and destination preferences, travel frequency, eagerness to welcome tourists and more related insights.

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Travel Pulse

JUNE 16, 2021

Its new report, created with the United Nations Environment Program, outlines the problem of single-use plastics and offers guidelines for the industry.

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