Skift Meetings
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
For many event planners, hybrid events are still a relatively new endeavor, one that brings the unfamiliar challenge of engaging two very different audiences at the same time. Here are 15 tips for avoiding the pitfalls that can easily occur. While hybrid events may be the solution for providing both in-person and virtual choices for […]. The post Hybrid Events – 15 Mistakes to Avoid by Maria Lenhart appeared first on [link].
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The outlook for the return of business travel in general remains optimistic, but the COVID-19 delta variant continues to be a drag on recovery. This according to the September business travel sentiment tracking poll from the Global Business Travel Association. The survey is the 23rd conducted by the association since the start of the pandemic to measure the progress of business travel’s return.
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Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Are you ready to inspire connection? Start planning your next meeting with Destination Canada Business Events. With its wide-open spaces, diverse culture, vibrant cities and natural beauty, Canada is home to a variety of inspiring destinations for events of every kind. With the borders now open to all fully vaccinated travelers, attendees can once again get excited about the prospect of an event in this fabulous, forward-thinking country.
MeetingsNet
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Supply-chain bottlenecks are causing shortages and delays for promotional products and attendee gifts. A supplier in this niche offers four ideas for making sure your giveaways show up on time. While it used to be one of the less time-consuming elements of meeting planners’ jobs, choosing and getting delivery of promotional products and gifts has become yet another hassle in the Covid era.
TravelBoom and sister agency, The Brandon Agency, release new consumer sentiment study on travel amidst the COVID-19 second wave
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The Ocean Center is just 400 feet from the world-famous Daytona Beach. The Ocean Center Daytona Beach occupies an ideal location for a successful meeting—in more ways than one. The state-of-the-art convention center is just 400 feet from the World’s Most Famous Beach—Daytona Beach’s legendary stretch of sand on the Atlantic shoreline. Meeting attendees don’t have to venture far to kick off their work shoes and feel the sand between their toes.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
South African Airways has resumed flights following a year-long hiatus. The country’s flag carrier began operations on Sept. 23 with three-times-daily services between Johannesburg and Cape Town. Other destinations included in the initial restart phase are Accra, Kinshasa, Harare, Lusaka and Maputo. The carrier says it will expand its route network as market conditions warrant.
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Conferences that Work
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
There are two great ways for #eventprofs to meet up this week. I’ll be at both! 1 • techsytalk GLOBAL conference — Tuesday and Wednesday (September 28 & 29). On Tuesday and Wednesday (September. 28 & 29), join me at the techsytalk GLOBAL Conference. Meeting professionals — this online conference is for you! The theme is UNPLUGGED because instead of talking at you, we’ll use technology to help you engage in important conversations (AND relax AND have fun).
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
The JW Marriott Tampa Water Street is one of several new high-end hotels attracting meeting business in Tampa Bay. Groups arriving in Tampa Bay are discovering a meetings destination that keeps getting better. Thanks to Tampa Bay’s ability to safely welcome events—including such high-profile gatherings as Super Bowl LV—numerous organizations have moved their meetings to the destination.
Special Events
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Our Fall Issue, featuring the Show Recap, is out and ready for you to read!
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
There’s more to the Braindate story. It can be used for increased employee engagement and retention, remote onboarding, creating internal mentorship opportunities, and collecting feedback. As workplaces become increasingly hybrid and employees choose to work from home, bringing your team together has new importance. Internal events can bridge the gap.
The evolution of the DMC industry requires that it embark upon a renewed relationship with clients that is built upon transparency, trust, and understanding.
Redfin
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Shopping for a mortgage, you might encounter lenders who pre-qualify you for a higher loan amount than you expected. Many lenders work with standard debt-to-income ratio calculations which don’t take into account other costs of home ownership. If you take the highest loan amount, you risk maxing out your available funds and becoming “house poor,” without liquidity.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
This lakefront museum is one-of-a-kind. Nowhere else will you find as massive a collection with seven floors of rock and roll memorabilia, exhibits, films, music and an interactive area with playable instruments. A successful meeting isn’t only about the business that gets done. Extracurricular activities that provide opportunities for networking and bonding keep attendees coming back.
Travel Pulse
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Restaurants, shopping centers and beaches have started reopning.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
In October 2020, Convene started checking in on respondents’ emotions in our Dashboard survey to get a sense of where planners and suppliers were in terms of the recovery. Two tell-tale feelings were hopefulness and anxiety about the future. If nothing else, the graph here demonstrates the impact the Delta variant, causing COVID-19 cases to spike around the U.S. this summer, has had on the industry’s collective state of mind.
I-Meet
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Palma is a gorgeous city on the island of Mallorca that is rich with history, culture, architecture, and gastronomy making it one of the world’s most sought-after MICE destinations. More than sand and sea, this c.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Hotels in Greater Lansing are taking the Greater Lansing Safe Pledge, committing to protocols to keep guests healthy. Greater Lansing is the heart of the Midwest—in more ways than one. Not only is Greater Lansing centrally located—within 90 minutes of 90 percent of Michigan’s population, and an easy drive from many Midwestern cities—it’s a welcoming community that’s committed to providing a safe destination for meetings and events.
Fox World Travel
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
A Recap of Our Fox Group Vacations – Paris and Normandy River Cruise with Jeff Wagner and Rose Gray September 4 – 12, 2021 Uniworld Boutique River Cruise By Rose Gray September 4, 2021. This date was circled, highlighted and in red on my calendar. It was the date I was scheduled to fly to […]. The post Fox Follow-up: Paris and Normandy River Cruise with Jeff Wagner and Rose Gray appeared first on Fox World Travel.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
“I get excited about being in the weeds,” Melissa Cherry said. “I’m a working executive … and just really love helping bring that desire to have equity, diversity, and inclusion be part of organizations’ work to the next [level].” Editor’s note: ? PCMA Groundbreakers is an initiative honoring industry trailblazers who represent diverse sectors of the business events community, recognizing those who have made a significant contribution to their organizations and programs that advance
Fox World Travel
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Tropical North Queensland There’s no place on Earth like Tropical North Queensland, surrounded by reef, wrapped in rainforest, and circled by the red-dirt Outback. Here you’ll discover the world’s largest rainforest. The Wet Tropics dates back to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Find rare plants, birds, and animals you can’t find anywhere else. On the […].
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
According to results from a recent Kenes Group study, health-care professionals are willing to attend sessions up to two hours long, which is a shift from the 2020 survey. Here are other factors that make for the ideal virtual event, according to the new survey results. (Courtesy Kenes Group). Nearly all — 95 percent — of health-care practitioners (HCP) who attend virtual events list “high-quality content” as the most important factor when deciding whether to attend a virtual event, according to
Endless Events
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
What better way to learn more about the exciting world of event technology than listening to an awesome product spotlight episode of the Event Tech Podcast? Today, Will and Brandt bring two guests in to hear an unbiased review of Accelevents , an all-in-one hybrid, and virtual event management platform. After all, in a world where there are more than 100 virtual event platforms , it’s sometimes hard to separate the wheat from the chaff.
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Located near downtown and the San Diego Convention Center, Embarcadero Marina Park South offers beautiful views as well as numerous amenities for private events. San Diego’s nearly year-round warm weather and breathtaking waterfront spaces make the sun-soaked city a perfect meeting destination. As planners look for safe ways to bring their attendees together, the ability to take their events outdoors at countless open-air venues and attractions elevates San Diego’s profile.
Solimar International
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
World Tourism Day is here! Communities in destinations around the world are finding ways to celebrate both virtually and in person. The 2021 theme chosen by the World Tourism Organization is “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. In this blog post, We’ll explore the origins of World Tourism Day, and the goals being set for the future. What is World Tourism Day?
Convene by PCMA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
One of the ways Encore has helped clients adapt to the hybrid meeting format is with its hybrid studios, which it set up for a PCMA Rocky Mountain Chapter event that took place at four physical locations, including the Hilton City Center in Denver. For the upcoming Convene September/October issue cover story, we focus on how the pandemic has spurred the development and growth of different business models in the events industry.
Business Traveler USA
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
Marriott International is laying out its strategy to reach net zero emissions, including signing onto the United Nations Climate Change initiative, Race to Zero , which is a global campaign “to reach net-zero value chain greenhouse gas emissions by no later than 2050.”. Marriott says its net zero strategy builds on its existing 2025 sustainability goals which aim to “reduce environmental impacts through the construction and operation of sustainable hotels and responsible sourcing while protectin
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